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Home My WebLink About20140658 Ver 1_401 Application_20140614Letter of Transmittal To: NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 Attn. Sue Homewood We are forwarding the following: rV Attached 2 0 1 4 0 6 5 6 EPR Ecosystem Planning and Restoration 104 Fountain Brook Circle Suite A Cary, North Carolina 27511 (919) 388 -0787 Dog Creek Site Project: RDU0019 Western NC Streams Date: 06/18/2014 Doc. Number r— Under Separate Cover NO. COPIES TITLE OR DESCRIPTION COMMENTS 2 Full size plans 2204 3 Half -size plans 11x17 5 PCN applications 8.5x11. Including figures, agency response letters and agent authorization forms. 1 Check $570 permiting fee THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: r As Requested I✓ For Review and Approval 1— For Your Information r No Exception Taken r For Comment r Proceed subject to corrections noted GENERAL COMMENTS: Find attached permtitting information for the project. If you have any questions contact me at 919 - 999 -0262. I- Revisions Requested W For Permitting r Ecosystem Planning and Restoration (EPR) By: Kevin Tweedy Title: Project Engineer Page I of 1 O�O� W ATFAQG 2 0 1 4 0 6 5 6 Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ®Section 404 Permit E] Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ® No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ® No For the record only ❑ Yes for Corps Permit: ® No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. ❑ Yes ® No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes ® No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Dog Creek Site 2b. County: Alleghany 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Sparta 2d. Subdivision name: NA - 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: NA --,- 3. Owner Information N H14 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Nester, Jonathan Scot and Colette w ' 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 323,742 " Wr' - Stormwas •r Branch 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d. Street address: 2373 Nile Rd 3e. City, state, zip: Sparta, NC 3f. Telephone no.: 336- 372 -8574 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is '® Agent ❑ Other„ specify 4b Name Charles Anderson 4c Business name (if applicable) Resource Institute, Inc 4d Street address 2714 Henning Drive 4e City, state,,zip_ 1N'inston,Salem NC,27106 4f Telephone no 336- 750 -0522 4g Fax no- 336- 750 -0177 4h Email address canderson @resourceinstituteinc org 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name Kevin Tweedy 5b Business name (if applicable) Ecosystem Planning and Restoration 5c Street address 104 -A Fountain Brook Circle 5d City, state, zip Cary, NC 27511 5e Telephone no 919 - 388 -0787 5f' Fax no 919 - 388 -0789 5g Email address ktweedy @eprusa net Page 2 of 12 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) 3073825063 lb Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 36 565953 Longitude - 81 105953 (DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD) 1c Property size- 47 45 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc ) to Dog Creek proposed project 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water Class C — DWQ Trout Waters 2c River'basin map is available,at New River - 0'5050001 http - / /h2o enr state nc us /adman /maps/ 3. Project Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site,and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this ,application Approximately 2,300 ft of Dog Creek are proposed for stream restoration "practices In its existing condition n, the stream is experiencing significant stream bank erosion, lateral migration, and some channel incision, The; primary causes of,the observed stream instability are past removal of riparian vegetation, channel straightening and' modification, and direct livestock impacts The land surrounding the project area is used primarily for cattle and livestock pasture 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0 09,,acre 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 2,362 ft 3d Explain "the purpose of'the proposed project The,purpose of ",this,project is to provide,channel stabil¢atiowand habitat °improvement through stream restoration practices 3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type,of equipment to be used This project is being conducted as a NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program Project (EQIP) NRCS'and state grantfunding are being used to improve stream stability and'instream habitat This project is not being used for mitigation purposes, The proposed work will involve stream restoration practices that include channel relocation,'bank sloping, benching, replanting, and the use of constructed riffles, vanes and toe wood structures to promote stability and improve instream habitat All work will be,conducted in the wet (see attached pump- around diversion exemption) Tracked excavators, dump trucks, and loaders will be the primary pieces of equipment that are expected to, be used for construction Page 3 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Jurisdictional Determiriations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland',or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the pasty Comments ❑Yes ®No ❑Unknown 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known) Agency /Consultant Company Other 4d If yes, list the dates-of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations ;and attach documentation S. Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown 5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions 6. Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project'?' ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes, explain Page 4 of 12 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)- ® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non -404, other) (acres) Temporary T W1 ❑ P ® T Stream Restoration Emergent El Yes ®No ® Corps ®DWQ 009 construction W2 [-]:P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ,❑ ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No [-]'DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 009 2h Comments The wetland area listed above consists of emergent vegetation (primarily juncus and some willows) that have formed in a cut -off meander bend of the creek Restoration of a stable stream channel requires some temporary impacts to this area during construction, but it is hkely,that the total acreage of wetlands on the site will be increased as a result of floodplain reconnection and bank benching to be done in other areas of the site 3. Stream Impacts If °there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non -404, width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ®P ❑ T Stream Restoration Dog Creek ® PER ❑ INT ® Corps ® DWQ 17 5' 2066' S2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER [:1 Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER' ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 2066' Page 5 of 12 31 Comments Impacts are proposed in order restore a stable stream channel with improved habitat and riparian buffer functions 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts toJakes, ponds„ estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U'S then indivii ually list�all open water,im acts below 4a Open water impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary T 4b Name' of waterbody (if applicable) 4c Type of impact 4d Waterbody type 4e Area of impact (acres) 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P ❑T 03 ❑P ❑T 04 [:]PDT 4f. Total open waterimpacts 4'g Comments 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction Proposed, the com lete,the chart below 5a Pond ID number 5b Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d Stream Impacts (feet) 5e Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f: Total 5g Comments 5h Is a dam high'hazard permit required F1 Yes ❑ No If'yes, permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 5j Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction Page 6 of 12 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If'projectwill impact a protected riparian buffer-, then complete.Ahe, chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑'Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other Project is in which protected basm9 ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g Buffer impact number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone,2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Temporary, T impact required? B1 ❑P ❑T F] Yes ❑ No B2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P ❑T El Yes [-I No 6h Total buffer impacts 61 Comments Page 7 of 12 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization fa Specifically`descnbe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project This work is being proposed as a stream restoration project, with the overall intent of improving stream stability and function Areas of the stream that are currently functioning and,stable will not be disturbed b Specifically�descnbe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques Construction equipment access to the stream itself will be limited to the extent practical, and erosion control practices will be used to minimize any potential impacts from sediment rum off during construction `For additional information, seethe construction plans,and specifications 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? El Yes ® No 2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for,this project? ❑ Mitigation bank El Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if,Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c Comments 4. Complete if Making,a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested- linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation, stream temperature ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d Buffermitigation requested (DWQ only) square °feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4f Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested acres 4h Comments Page 8 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Complete if Using.a Permittee,Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Will the project result'in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that regwres buffer mitigation? If yes, you will have to fill,out this entire °form — please contact -the State for more information ❑ Yes ❑ No 6b If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required Zone 6c Reason for impact 6d Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1 5 6f Total buffermitigation required: 6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund) 6h Comments Page 9 of 12 E. Stormwater Management and, Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ® No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1b If,yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain, why ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall,percent,imperviousness of this project? <5 % 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If this project DOES NOT -require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why Impervious.area is less than 24% 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative - description of the plan ❑ Certified Local Government 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3. 'Certified Local Government 'Stormwater Review 3a In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? NA ❑ Phase II 3b Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other- 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW (check all that apply) ❑ Session Law 2006 -246 ❑ Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No S. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 10 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) la Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ® Yes ❑ No use of public (federal /state) land? lb If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuantto the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ® No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c If you answered "yes" to the above, has the 'document'review,been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so,,attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval ❑ Yes ❑ No letter ) Comments 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 0200)? 2b Is this an after- the -fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s) 3: Cumulative Impacts ,(DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality 3b If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy Ifyou answered "no," provide a short narrative description 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methodssand disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available, capacity of,the subject facility NA Page 11 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a Will this proiect,occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑ Yes ® No ,habitat 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endange-red'Species Act ® Yes ❑ No impacts? El Raleigh 5c If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ® Asheville 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Natural Heritage website and USFWS 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ® No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? It is not near the coast 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources, (Corps Requirement) 7a 'Will this projectyoccur in or near an area that'the state, federal ortribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ® No status (e g , National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and,archaeology)? 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? Site has been reviewed by the NRCS State Archeologist to determine potential effects, per NRCS guidelines and policies, and has been found to result in no impacts to historic and archeological resources 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodpl'ain? ❑ Yes ® No 8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? �I,l� l%tiC rj y Apph gent; Signat Applicant/Agent's Printed N me Date (Agent' signature is v _ only if an auth nz letter from the applicant is provide Page 12 of 12 �-a r FD ¢ w 0 z Vox -Si LL 0 �o d m f 0 in Ld a W a CL U W z z IY t 0 W z Ld J J K a ¢ aIIN Z O Q U 0z� U°ou`ni �rYio ito 0 Il M o a� w o � 0 LL a W r�4 N C -I ¢ z lip U) N < o 4y O z a AW II Z W LLJ Ld �• �- �s Z ry c� U IW— : } Ld Ld TT z J M�,a t \ rrrrr ry �,. , * , 41 ft. 1-4 fin 1 United States Department, ®f the Interi ®r FISH AND WILDLIFE' SE_ RVICE Asheville Field Office 160 ZilhcoaaStieet Asheville. North Carolina 28801 May 5, 2014 Mr. Erin.Bennett Ecosystem Planning and Restoration, LLC 104 Fountain'Brook Circle, Suite A Cary, North Carolina 27511 Dear Mr. Bennett: Subject: Federally Listed Species Assessment for the Proposed Stream Restoration and Stream Bank Stabilization Project on an Un -named Tributary to NewRiver (Nester Site), located adjacent to Nile Road, in Alleghany County, North Carolina On April 14, 2014, we received a copy of your letter for the proposed project. In that letter you requested our review and comments on the proposed project. We have reviewed the information presented and are providing the following comments in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination, Act, as,amended (16 U.S.C. 661- 667e), the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.); and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 -1543) (Act). Project Description — According to the information that you provided, the proposed project will address channel incision and stream bank instability along about 2,100 linear feet (If) of an un- named tributary to New River. The stream at this site has become degraded from cattle access, ditching activities, and loss of stream batik vegetation. The project will consist of,channel restoration and realignment, installation of in- stream structures, cattle exclusion, and planting stream banks. Endangered Species — According to our records and a review of the, information presented, we concur with your determination that the project will have "no effect" on federally listed species or designated critical habitat. Therefore, we believe the requirements under °section 7 of the Act are fulfilled. However, obligations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action. Project Recominendations. We have no objection to the proposed actions and support any efforts to restore and protect the water quality in the project area. Because stream conditions are least affected where stream banks are stabilized by deep- rooted woody vegetation, stream restoration efforts should incorporate the use of native vegetation adapted to site conditions. Biodegradable erosion - control materials should be incorporated into bank restoration design in order to stabilize °soils as' vegetation becomes established. Live, dormant stakes (such as black willow) may be used to reestablish root structure in riparian areas'. In areas where banks are severely undercut, high, and steep, whole tree revetments or rock may be used as a stabilization treatment (small rock, gravel, sand, and dirt are not recommended due to their erosive,nature). However, it should not extend above the bank -:full elevation (the elevation of the channel where the natural floodplain begins), and deep- rooting woody vegetation should be established along banks where any channel work is accomplished. Tree and shrub plantings should be spaced at intervals no greater than 10 feet along banks. Vegetated riparian zone widths should be as wide as practical but should extend at least 20'feet from the stream channel. Erosion Control and Wetland /Stream Protection. Measures to control sediment and erosion should be installed before any ground disturbing activities occur. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and existing vegetation should be retained (if possible) to maintain shoreline coverfor fish and wildlife. Disturbed areas;should be re- vegetated with native grass and tree species as soon as the project is completed. We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can be of assistance or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bryan Tompkins of our staff at 828/258 -3939, Ext. 240. In any future, correspondence concerning this,project, please reference our Log Number 4 -2 -14 -187. Sincerely, - - ,()i °lima( signed - - Janet Mizzi Field Supervisor E -Copy: Ms. Tasha McCormick, US Army Corps of Engineers; Asheville Regulatory Field Office Erin Bennett From: Hodges, Kinnon B <kin hodges@ncwiIdlife org> Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 6 32 PM To: Erin Bennett Subject: RE Permitting - Surry and Alleghany Counties - NCWRC Hi Erin We did receive yourlapplications and'have just received input from everyone we needed to run them by. They look like,good projects and we'll hopefully be getting our comments to you out in the mail soon. Thanks. Kin Hodges District 7 Fisheries Biologist N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Mt. Airy, NC 27030 336 - 443 -9436 From Erin Bennett ,[mailto:ebennett @eprusa.net] Sent, Monday,, May 05; 2014 5:03 PM To: Cox, David R.; Besler, Doug A. Cc: Hodges, Kinnon B Subject; Permitting - Surry and Alleghany Counties - NCWRC Mr ' Besler or whom it may concern. We sent some letters to NCWRC for review on some current stream restoration projects we have in Surry and Alleghany Counties We are almost ready to submit these for permitting and we haven't received a review from you Did you all receive the letters? I can also send them by email. Thank you for all your time and help, Erin Bennett, El Ecosystem Planning and Restoration 104 -A Fountain Brook,Circle Cary, NC 27511 (0)• 919 - 388 -0787 (F).,919- 388 -0789 (M)• 828 - 735 -1083 Email,rorrespondence to and from this sender is subject =to ttie N C; Pubhc�Records Law and m=ay be disclosed to,thirdlpai ties 1 Erin Bennett From: Besler, Doug A <doug besler@ncwildlife org> Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 5 36 AM To: Erin Bennett Cc: Cox, David R,, Hodges, Kinnon B Subject: RE Permitting - Surry and Alleghany Counties - NCWRC Ms Bennett, I had requested that our biological staff.review the projects you submitted to us. We,don't have any trout records at any of the locations We will not request the trout spawning moratorium or request any special conditions to the perrmt application for any of the sites Please let me.know if you need any additional information; Thanks, Doug Doug Besler� Mountam Region Fisheries Supervisor North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 645 Fish Hatchery Rd Manon „NC 28752 828- 659 -8684 Ext 221 (Office) 919 - 818 -7886 (Mobile) doug.besler(a)ncwildlife org From: Erin Bennett [mailto:ebennett @eprusa.net] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 5:03 PM To: Cox, David R.; Besler, Doug A. Cc: Hodges, Kinnon B Subject: Permitting - Surry and Alleghany Counties - NCWRC Mr. Besler or whom it may concern We sent some letters to NCWRC for review on some current stream restoration projects we have in Surry and Alleghany Counties We are almost ready to submit these for permitting and we haven't received a review from you Did you all receive the letters? I can also send them by email Thank you for all your time and help, Erin Bennett, El Ecosystem Planning and Restoration 104 -A Fountain Brook Circle Cary, NC 27511 Mutual Agreement for Stream Restoration Project Resource Institute (RI) is a non -profit organization that assists organizations and individuals in carrying out projects to protect natural and human resources while promoting economic development. RI can assist with projects in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, fund -rai "sing, administering project funds, and contracting for services needed to complete a project. RI has recently adopted a project referred to as the Western North Carolina Stream Initiative to help farmers and landowners address eroding stream banks that are negatively affecting therm through loss of property, hazards for livestock, sediment transport into a stream and degraded aquatic habitat. The farmer/landowner has either initiated an application for assistance through USDA/NRCS's EQIP program or has already signed an agreementicontract for assistance with USDA/NRCS's EQIP program. RI's role is to help attain the finding, for the design, construction oversight and,unmet construction needs of the work for sites with current EQIP program agreements /contracts through USDA/NRCS. RI will assist the farmer/landowner by helping to address issues related to managing ,and contracting for the required design, planning, permitting and construction work for stream enhancement practices ,on the site, as well as necessary structure, work, and bank stabilization. RI's objective is to help address current water quality degradation issues; However, work cannot bc�guaranteed fbvacts�of nature related to flood events. RI is workingwith NRCS, Conservation Districts and the f m3iedlandowner to help reduce those, impacts, as much as possible. In ,providing services to the farmer/landowner on this tract of land for stream restoration/stabilizattion activities to be performed we thereby mutually agree to the following items: 1. The farmer/landowner will, allow ingress and egress for alLactivities.related to the stream restoration /stabilization such as: surveys, engineering, construction; monitoring, etc. for RI and,its agents. 2. Farmer/landowner will follow the contractual guidance in the EQIP program with USDA, NRCS. 3. Farmer/landowner will provide,Rl with,a copy of the MRCS EQIP contract, for the purpose,of allowing RI to share with RI's other fenders in an effort to help,obtain matching dollars. 4. RI will serve,as the,financial,manager for all fund's related to the stream restoration/stabilization activities received for the,project. 5: RI will provide,project�management `services such as, obtaining the technical,resources, bidding and contracting ofproject elements, and project construction oversight. 6. RI will work with farmers/landowners to resolve differences between construction costs and payment schedule rates: Signature Sheet; Stream Restoration Project Agreement Letter U & ,C County U Farmer/landowner Sgream,Length NE ETE R-- 1 Q W Name and Title I" -. a- FarmerAandowner Signature and Title 3313114 Date CXbSS Glee � -� rn �'�'1p�1YiGi • Email Address Phone`Number Resource Institute Incorporated Chairman, Resource institute RC &D, Inc. Date OA Stream,Name AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR WNCSI STREAM PROJECTS PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. N/A PLAN NO. NIA PARCEL ID: 3073825063 _ STREET ADDRESS: 2373 Nile Road Sparta, NC 28675 Please print: Property Owner: Nester. Jonathan,Scot�and Colette_ Property Owner: The property, owners above have entered Into,a Memorandum of Understanding with Resource Institute, Inc. that'authorizes the activities proposed on the subject property (see attached for reference). As an authorized representative of Resource Institute, I do hereby authorize Kevin Tweedy , of'Ecosystem Planning and Restoration (Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm) to act on behalf of `Resource,Institute and'take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of this permit,or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached. Resource Institute's Address: 2714 Henning Drive, Winston - Salem, NC 27106 Telephone: (336)- 750 -0522 We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true'and accurate to the bestof'our knowledge. Authorized Signature Authorized Signature Date: L l — D -a — ( q_ Date: