20201004 Ver 2_Modification Request_20220815

Staff Review Form
NORTH CAROLINA
Envlronm¢ntcl Qvofiry
Updated September 4, 2020
Staff Review
Does this application have all the attachments needed to accept it into the review process?*
Yes No
ID# *
20201004
Version* 2
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes
• No
Reviewer List: * Amy Annino:eads\amannino
Select Reviewing Office: *
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Does this project require a request for payment to be sent?*
Yes
No
How much is owed?* $240.00
$570.00

Project Submittal Form
Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk * below are required. You will not be able to submit the form until all
mandatory questions are answered.
Project Type: *
For the Record Only (Courtesy Copy)
New Project
Modification/New Project with Existing ID
More Information Response
Other Agency Comments
Pre -Application Submittal
Re-Issuance\Renewal Request
Stream or Buffer Appeal
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
5/12/2022
Project Contact Information
Name:
Britten Yant
Who is submitting the information?
Email Address: [e-mail]
Project Information
Existing ID #:
20201004
20170001 (no dashes)
Project Name:
Existing Version:
1
Slusher — Sapphire Farm (Wachhund Land Company LLC)
Is this a public transportation project?
Yes
No
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
County (ies)
Transylvania
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ATF PCN application -Wachhund LLC - Signed
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30 Day Notice.pdf
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By checking the box and signing box below, I certify that:
• I, the project proponent, hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
• I, 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 agree that submission of this online 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 online form.
Signature:
Submittal Date: Is filled in automatically.

CLearWaer
An EnviroScience Company
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
www.cwenv.com
August 15, 2022
David Brown
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-2638
Ms. Amy Annino
NC Division of Water Resources
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
RE: Slusher — Sapphire Farm
After -The -Fact Application - Nationwide Permit 3, 13, 27, 29 & 33
DWR Project No. 20-1004 and SAW-2020-00113
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Brown and Ms. Annino,
The attached "After -The -Fact" Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) is being submitted on behalf
of Wachhund Land Company LLC, represented by Mr. Shannon Slusher. The project site consists
of +/- 438.39 acres located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. The site has no assigned
physical address, but is located off Camp Buc Road, in Sapphire (35.085120, -83.013383). This
application follows our meeting with staff of NC Division of Water Resources on July 7, 2022 and
is intended to help resolve the outstanding Notices of Violations. However, some of the activities
in question would normally fall under exemptions or non -notifying permits and the applicant
reserves the right to further contest these issues as part of any settlement or administrative
hearing. While the applicant acknowledges that some unintentional sediment impacts occurred
in the past on the site, we believe the applicant's actions should not have resulted in a large civil
penalty. We hope this application will assist the agency in seeing reason in agreeing to materially
reduce the current penalty and end the present controversies between the parties. The applicant
is seeking authorization for Nationwide Permits 3, 13, 27, 29 & 33 for the authorization of stream
and wetland impacts associated with the project.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-698-9800 if you have any questions regarding the
attached application and supplemental information. A copy of this application has been sent
via email to Ms. Andrea Leslie with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and Byron
Hamstead of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Sincerely,
Britten Yant, P.W.S. R. Clement Riddle, P.W.S
Biologist Senior Scientist
CC: NC Wildlife Resources Commission — Andrea Leslie
US Fish and Wildlife Service — Byron Hamstead
145 7th Avenue West, Suite B
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-698-9800 Tel

Preliminary Data Entry Fields for New Actions
SAW — 2020 - 113
1. Project Name: Slusher — Sapphire Farm
2. Work Type: Private n Institutional n Government n Commercial n
3. Project Description / Purpose:
The purpose of the project is to provide access across streams, improve stream habitat and
stabilize streams (After -The -Fact Permit).
4. Property Owner / Applicant:
5. Agent / Consultant: ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company
Wachhund Land Company LLC
6. Related Action ID Number(s): SAW-2020-00113
7. Project Location - Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description:
The site has no assigned physical address, but is located off Camp Buc Road, in Sapphire
(35.085120, -83.013383) in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
8. Project Location - Tax Parcel ID: See Attached Parcel Information
9. Project Location — County: Transylvania
10. Project Location — Nearest Municipality or Town : Sapphire
11. Project Information — Nearest Waterbody: Thompson River (Class C;TR)
12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code: Savannah - 03060101
Authorization: Section 10 n Section 404 n Section 10 & 404 n
Regulatory Action Type:
Standard Permit
✓ Nationwide Permit # 3/13/27/29/33
n Regional General Permit #
n Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre -Application Request
Unauthorized Activity
n Compliance
n No Permit Required
Revised 20210513

CLearWaer
An EnviroSciance Company®
Department of the Army
Wilmington District,Corps of Engineers Ann: Scott McLendon,Chief Regulatory Division
PO Box 1890
Wilmington,NC 28402-1890
-and-
NC DWR,Webscape Unit
Attn: Paul Wojoski
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
I, the current landowner/managing partner of the property identified below, hereby authorize
ent
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. nests and permits to CEC) to act on my bmpact Wetlands ehalf as and during
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the
processing of jurisdictional determinationq
the US subject to Federal jurisdiction under CEC Section
ca tho O authorized to prov4 of the ide an supplementalater Act information as
/or Section 10
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
needed at the request of the USACE or DWR.
Additionally,I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District,US Army Corps of Engineers
to enter upon the property herein described for the purposes of conducting onsite investigations and
issuing a determination associated with Wetlands and Waters of the US subject to Federal
jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section l0 of the Rivers and Harbors
Act of 1899.
Property Owner of Record:_[WI c ,-f H 'P.1 .1 L L
Property Owner Address: S j z a D`G 4-- rj
Phone Number: 2. lS0 - `6 ( — D ci'r y
Email address: S i'S 1'1'S GTE w A C►�+4v rJ 1]\ ,`-)+I CS+rvA,
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Property Location: �0 P
Owner/Managing partner Signature:
Owner/Managing printed name: /dc---) L �
Date: ` \4, i 7 D
145 7th Avenue West,Suite B
Hendersonville,NC 28792
Phone: [phone]
www.cwenv.com

Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑ Section 10 Permit
X Section 404 Permit
lb. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3/13/27/29/33 or General Permit (GP) number:
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes X No
ld. Type(s) of approval sought from
the DWQ (check all that apply):
— Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
— Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
X 401 Water Quality Certification
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes X No
❑ Yes X 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 X No
lg. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer lh
below.
❑ Yes X No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Slusher — Sapphire Farm
2b. County:
Transylvania
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Sapphire
2d. Subdivision name:
N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Wachhund Land Company LLC
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
BK00879/PG0344, BK00879/PG0340, BK00879/PG0348
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Shannon Slusher
3d. Street address:
57 Brookline Drive
3e. City, state, zip:
Asheville, NC 28803
3f. Telephone no.:
215-888-0994
3g. Fax no.:
N/A
3h. Email address:
spslusher©wachhundinvestments.com
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
X Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no:
4g. Fax no:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
R. Clement Riddle
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company
5c. Street address:
145 7th Avenue West, Suite B
5d. City, state, zip:
Hendersonville, NC 28792
5e. Telephone no:
828-698-9800
5f. Fax no:
N/A
5g. Email address:
byant©enviroscienceinc.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
See Attached Property Information
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.08512 Longitude: -83.013383
1 c. Property size:
438.39 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Thompson River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
Class C; Tr
2c. River basin:
Savannah
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:
The property was previously developed as a summer camp. The property was purchased by the current owner to use as a residence and for
agricultural use (beef cattle, goats, hay, and butchery operations). The property currently consists of several cabins, barns, a pond and pasture land.
Land use in the general vicinity of the project is primarily undeveloped land.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 20.9
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 42,040
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to provide access across streams and improve/stabilize streams (After -The -Fact Permit).
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Please Reference Attached Supplemental Information.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
(includingall priorphases)in the past?
project �
X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments: +/- 97 AC Project Boundary Verified
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
X Preliminary Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Helia Environmental
Agency/Consultant Company: Helia Environmental
Other: FUSCO Land Plannind & Design
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
06/04/2020 - SAW-2020-00113 (Attachment A)
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
X Yes ❑ No Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
Please Reference Attached Supplemental Information.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Which sections were completed below
for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
X Wetlands X Streams — tributaries
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 T
Fill
Mountain Bog
No
401/404
0.03
W2 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W3 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W4 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W5 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W6 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.03
2h. Comments:
After -The -Fact Permit. Temporary impact to be removed.
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.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 -
Choose one
-
-
S2 -
Choose one
-
-
S3 -
Choose one
-
-
S4 -
Choose one
-
-
S5 -
Choose one
-
-
S6 -
Choose one
-
-
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
544
3i. Comments:
Impacts Included With Attached Supplemental Information (Stream Impacts Table)
544 LF (354 LF Permanent/190 LF Temporary)
0.053 AC (0.039 AC Permanent/0.014 AC Temporary)
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts 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 -
Choose one
Choose
O2 -
Choose one
Choose
03 -
Choose one
Choose
04 -
Choose one
Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete 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
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the 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. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet)
B1 -
Yes/No
B2 -
Yes/No
B3 -
Yes/No
B4 -
Yes/No
B5 -
Yes/No
B6 -
Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Impacts to over 99% (20.473 acres) of wetlands on -site were avoided in the design the project. 98% of on -site stream (41,035 linear feet) was avoided
as well. It should be noted that 637 linear feet of the cumulative stream impact is for stream enhancement/stabilization purposes.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
This is an After -The -Fact permit. Sediment and erosion control measures have been updated.
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?
No
❑ Yes X
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
❑ 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: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
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:
Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation 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:
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.
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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 requires
buffer mitigation?
Yes X 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 buffer mitigation 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:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
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 X No
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
1
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes X No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
The project is located in an unincorporated area of Transylvania County. The project will not result in greater than 24% imperviousness. Due to the
scope and location of the project, a Stormwater Management Plan is not required.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Phase II
NSW
❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑Yes ❑ No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
❑ORW
❑Session Law 2006-246
❑Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5. 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
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land?
❑ Yes X No
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
❑Yes ❑ No
1 c. 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
letter.)
Comments:
❑ Yes ❑ No
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,
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
X Yes ❑ No
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
X Yes ❑ No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
The project is currently under violation with the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) in response to sediment impacts and unauthorized activities
on -site. ClearWater responded to the NOV's on June 21, 2022. This after -the -fact permit application is part of the ongoing effort to resolve the
violation.
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
❑Yes X No
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project is a private residence/agricultural property located on land previously developed with a sumer camp. The proposed project would not result
in additional development which could impact nearby downstream water quality.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Wastewater generated will be treated by the onsite septic system.
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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?
❑ No
X Yes
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts?
❑ Yes
X No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
-
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Please Reference Attached Supplemental Information.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes
X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA's Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Mapper. Impacts will not occur in a marine system.
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 (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
❑ Yes
X No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Please Reference Attached Supplemental Information.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
❑ Yes
X No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
NC Floodplain Mapping Program. FEMA Map Numbers 3700759100J,3700850100J,3700759000J, & 3700850000J, effective 04/19/2010 (Figure 6).
R. Clement Riddle
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
A&
8/14/22
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Supplemental Information
Slusher — Sapphire Farm
PCN Application
Section B. Project Description, 3e.:
This after -the -fact permit application is intended to account for the unauthorized stream
and wetland impacts that occurred during the construction of the Slusher — Sapphire
Farm project. These impacts include temporary culvert crossing fill to a stream and
wetland, stream enhancement through the creation of step pools, stream conversion to
open water, culvert replacements, and bank stabilization.
Wetland impact W1 and stream impact S1 are for a temporary culvert crossing under
Nationwide Permit (NWP) 33. Mr. Slusher intends to remove the temporary culvert and
temporary wetland fill and install a bridge. Headwaters Engineering is designing a new
stream channel from the dam outlet to the Thompson River which will include restoration
of impacts W1 and S1. This plan will be submitted under a separate cover to the DWR
and the Corps for review and approval.
Stream impact S2 is for the stream enhancement through the creation of a series of step
pools. The intent of the activity was to improve stream quality channel using natural
stream channel techniques under NWP 27. These impacts have been in place for
approximately nine months and appear to be stable and functioning. ClearWater
recommends an additional year of monitoring for stability.
Stream impact S3 is for the conversion of 50 linear feet of unnamed tributary (identified
as stream S5 in the original delineation) to the Thompson River to open water. The
previously issued (December 9, 2020 and December 3, 2020) 404 and 401 permits
approved the conversion of 61 linear feet of stream S5 to open water under NWP 29 and
water quality certification #4134, however this impact was never implemented. The
applicant proposes stream impact S3 (50 If.) in lieu of the previously permitted open water
pond expansion (61 If.). The result of this is a reduction in loss of water s on the project
site.
Stream impacts 4 through 9 are for six culvert replacements that were completed on an
existing road under NWP 3. Headwaters Engineering has prepared a plan to address the
perched culvert, identified as stream impact 5. (Attachment C).
Stream impact 10 is for stream bank stabilization under NWP 13.
1

Prior to this application submittal, the Slusher— Sapphire Farm project had a total of 149
linear feet (0.008 acres) of permanent permitted stream impacts counting toward the
mitigation threshold. The 61 Linear Feet (0.004 acres) of flooding to stream S5 was never
implemented and stream impact 3 (50 linear feet/0.015 acres) was put in place instead.
The remaining stream impacts are either temporary, replacements, or for the purpose of
stabilization/enhancement and would not count toward the stream mitigation threshold.
The new cumulative total of permanent permitted stream bed impacts counting toward
the mitigation threshold is 138 linear feet (0.019 acres). This is below the 0.02 acres
mitigation threshold listed regional condition 7 and therefore mitigation is not required.
Impacts to Waters of the US are further depicted in Figure 5 as well as in the Stream and
Wetland Impact Tables included with this application. Typical earth -moving equipment
has been/will be utilized onsite in order to complete the project (excavator, dump trucks,
etc.).
Section B. Project History, 5b.:
A 404 General permit was issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers on December 9,
2020 (Action ID. SAW-2020-00113). This permit verification authorized 40 linear feet of
temporary stream impacts and 149 linear feet of permanent stream impacts to UTs
Thompson River under NWP 29. It also, authorized 0.397 acres of permanent impacts to
wetlands. Total authorized loss of waters U.S. were 0.018 acres. Under NWP 27, the
permit verification authorized 333 linear feet permanent stream impacts to the Thompson
River associated with bank and channel stabilization activities.
A 401 permit was issued for the impacts listed above by the Division of Water Resources
on December 3, 2020 under Water Quality General Certification Number 4134 and Water
Quality General Certification Number 4139 (DWR # 20-1004).
Section F. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat, 5d:
An Official Species List was obtained for the project through the USFWS Information for
Planning and Consultation (IPAC) process on June 8, 2022 (Attachment B).
ClearWater consulted the FWS's interactive mapper for watersheds (HUC 12) in North
Carolina known to contain hibernation or maternity sites for NLEB. The project site is
approximately 18-miles from the nearest documented NLEB occupied watershed.
Because the project site is greater than 0.25 miles from a known hibernaculum and
2

greater than 150 feet from a known maternity roost tree, this project satisfies the 4(d) rule
and consultation with US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is not required.
A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program database on June 8, 2022 indicated one
documented occurrence of a federally protected species (Rock Gnome Lichen—
Gymnoderma lineare) occurring within one mile the project boundary. The work onsite
did not/will not occur in the onsesite stream. It is the opinion of ClearWater that the project
will have "no effect" on the Rock Gnome Lichen.
Section F. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources, 7b.:
ClearWater reviewed the National Register of Historic Places records maintained by the
NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and available on SHPO's HPOWEB GIS
Service. The following sites were found within a 1-mile radius of the project boundary:
Site ID
Status
Site Name
TV0121
SO - Surveyed Only
Whitewater Baptist Church
TV0122
SO - Surveyed Only
Looney Banther Farm Buildings
TV0120
SO - Surveyed Only
Dan Houck House
These properties are listed as Surveyed Only with no further status granted. It is the
opinion of ClearWater that project construction will not affect the integrity of the
Whitewater Baptist Church or the Looney Banther Farm Buildings. The Dan Houk House
was located on the property and has been removed. A record of correspondence during
the previous permit application process for the property indicated that the Dan Houk
House was not considered a candidate for the National Register of Historic Places. A
Historic Resources Map depicting the locations of these sites is included as Figure 7.
3

Stream Impact Sheet
Stream Impact Number
Permanent or Temporary
Type of Impact
Stream Name
Perennial or Intermittent
Type of Jurisdiction
Average Impact Width (Ft.)
Impact Length (LF)
Stream Impact 1
Temporary
Culvert Crossing Fill
UT to Thompson River (S6)
Perennial
404 and 401
4
20
Stream Impact 2
Permanent
Enhancement
UT to Thompson River (S1)
Perennial
404 and 401
6
160
Stream Impact 3
Permanent
Conversion to Open Water
UT to Thompson River (UT2 to S5)
Perennial
404 and 401
13
50
Stream Impact 4
Temporary
Culvert Replacement
UT to Thompson River (SO)
Perennial
404 and 401
4
20
Stream Impact 5
Temporary
Culvert Replacement
UT to Thompson River (UT1 to S3)
Perennial
404 and 401
3
60
Stream Impact 6
Temporary
Culvert Replacement
UT to Thompson River (UT2 to S3)
Perennial
404 and 401
4
20
Stream Impact 7
Temporary
Culvert Replacement
UT to Thompson River (UT1 to S5)
Perennial
404 and 401
3
30
Stream Impact 8
Temporary
Culvert Replacement
UT to Thompson River (UT3 to S5)
Perennial
404 and 401
2
20
Stream Impact 9
Temporary
Culvert Replacement
UT to Thompson River (UT4 to S5)
Perennial
404 and 401
2
20
Stream Impact 10
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
UT to Thompson River (UT2 to S5)
Perennial
404 and 401
0.6
144
Total LF:
544 LF (354 LF Permanent/190 LF Temporary)
Total AC:
0.053 AC (0.039 AC Permanent/0.014 AC Temporary)

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TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
8/2/2022 1:25:30 PM
Wachhund Land Company LLC Return/Appeal Notes: Parcel: 7590-98-1632-000
4730 UPPER WHITEWATER RD PLAT: F19/108-109 UNIQ ID 179
70495660 DINING HALL/KITCHEN ID NO: TO11 00001 08 MS.00
COUNTY TAX (100), LK TOX FIRE TAX (100) CARD NO. 1 of 5
Reval Year: 2021 Tax Year: 2023 TR-III SR 1152 261.6500 AC SRC= Inspection
Appraised by 14 on 01/01/2021 01100 Whitewater Area TW-08 CI- FR- EX- AT- LAST ACTION 20220121
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
MARKET VALUE
DEPRECIATION
CORRELATION OF VALUE
Foundation - 3
Continuous Footing 4.00
Eff.
BASE
l Standard) 0.07000
CREDENCE TO MARKET
USE
MOD
Area
QUAL
RATE
RCN
EYB
AYB
Sub Floor System - 3
Slab Above Grade 11.00
82B
04
4,745
124
117.80
573961
2005
2002
% GOOD 193.ODEPR.
BUILDING VALUE - CARD 533,780
TYPE: B nquet Hall OFFICE
STYLE: 1 - 1.0 Story
DEPR. OB/XF VALUE - CARD 0
MARKET LAND VALUE - CARD 1,611,760
TOTAL MARKET VALUE - CARD 2,145,540
Exterior Walls - 29
Cement Fiber (lap/sheets) 32.00
Roofing Structure - 06
Irregular/Vaulted 10.00
TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE - CARD 2,145,540
TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE - PARCEL 3,711,720
Roofing Cover - 03
Asphalt or Composition 3.00
Shingle
11 un
TOTAL PRESENT USE VALUE - PARCEL 0
TOTAL VALUE DEFERRED - PARCEL 0
TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE - PARCEL $ 3,711,720
Interior Wall Construction - 1
Masonry or Minimum 8.00
1O
1 11 IC
11. s:
30
Interior Floor Cover - 03
Concrete Finished 1.00
PRIOR
Heating Fuel - 04
Electric 1.00
BUILDING VALUE 1,072,210
OBXF VALUE 0
LAND VALUE 1,611,760
PRESENTUSE VALUE 0
DEFERRED VALUE 0
TOTAL VALUE 2,683,970
Heating Type - 05
Radiant Ceiling Heat 5.00
Air ConditioningType - 01
YP
None 0.00
Structural Frame - 02
Wood Frame 5.00
sr
or0
n
gpy
11, sr
N
isr
U'
+t
Ceiling & Insulation - 11
No Ceiling - Roof and Wall 2.00
Insulated
PERMIT
CODE l DATE 1 NOTE 1 NUMBER 1 AMOUNT
Half -Bathrooms
BAS-0 FUS- 0 LL-0 _
ROUT: 027WTRSHD:
Plumbing Fixtures
12.00 7.000
SALES DATA
Office
BAS - 0 FUS - 0 LL - 0 0
OFF.
RECORD
DATE
DEED
INDICATE
TOTAL POINT VALUE 89.000
BOOKPAGE
MO
YR
TYPE
Q/U
V/I
SALES PRICE
BUILDING ADJUSTMENTS
00879
00738
004033370
00321.3355
3344
3187
5
9
4
10
2019
2015
2007
1989
WD
RR
RW
WD
A
I
C
U
I
V
I
I
0
5000
0
0
Quality
4
Above
Average
1.2000
Shape/Design
3
SLIGHT
IRR
1.1000
BUILDING AREA 4,280
Size
Size
Size
1.0500
TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
TOTAL QUALITY
FACTOR 1.390
INDEX 124
NOTES
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11101 19109 20906 20116 21118 2211803101
SUBAREA
CODE
QUALITY
DESCRIPTION COUNT
LTH
WTH
UNITS
UNIT
PRICE
ORIG 0/0
COND
BLDG#
S ZE
FACT
AYB
EYB
ANN DEP
RATE
OVRCOND
0/0
OB/XF DEPR.
VALUE
TYPE
GS
AREA
0/0
RPL CS
TOTAL OB/XF VALUE 0
BAS
4,28C10C
504184
FSP
70805C
41701
PTO
708005
4123
UST
19C.04C. 8953
FIREPLACE
6 - Mas
ive 15,000
SUBAREA
TOTALS
5,886
573,961
BUILDING DIMENSIONS BAS=W56W8S30E12S59E40N59E12N30Area:4280;UST=E19N10W19S10Area:190;PTO=S59E12N59W12Area:708;FSP=E12N59W12S59Area:708;Total
!Area: 5886
LAND INFORMATION
HIGHEST
AND BEST
USE
USE
CODE
LOCAL
ZONING
FRON
TAGE
DEPTH
DEPTH
/ SIZE
LND
MOD
COND
FACT
OTHER
ADJUSTMENTS AND
NOTES
RF AC LC TO OT
ROAD
TYPE
LAND
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
LAND
UNITS
UNT
TYP
TOTAL
ADJST
ADJUSTED
UNIT PRICE
LAND
VALUE
OVERRIDE
VALUE
LAND
NOTES
RURAL AC
0120
0
0
0.7000
4
1.1000
+00 -10 +00 +00 +20
RG
8,000.00
261.650
AC
0.770
6,160.001611764
0
TOTAL MARKET LAND DATA
261.650
1,611,760
TOTAL PRESENT USE DATA

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
8/2/2022 1:26:54 PM
Wachhund Land Company LLC Return/Appeal Notes: Parcel: 7591-92-4120-000
PLAT: F19/108-109 UNIQ ID 648469
70495660 LAUREL KNOB
COUNTY TAX (100), LK TOX FIRE TAX (100) CARD NO. 1 of 1
Reval Year: 2021 Tax Year: 2023 TR- V SR 1152 94.8000 AC SRC= Inspectio
Appraised by 14 on 01/01/2021 01100 Whitewater Area TW-08 CI- FR- EX- AT- LAST ACTION 20210212
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
MARKET VALUE
DEPRECIATION
CORRELATION OF VALUE
Foundation - 6
Mtn. Foundation 10.00
Eff.
BASE
!Standard 0.00000
CREDENCE TO MARKET
USE
MOD
Area
QUAL
RATE
RCN
EYB
AYB
Sub Floor System - 4
Plywood 9.00
01
01
2,154
229
162.59
353220
2020
2010
% GOOD 1100.0
DEPR. BUILDING VALUE - CARD 353,220
TYPE: SINGLE FAMILY
STYLE: 2 - 1.5 Stories
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEPR. OB/XF VALUE - CARD 0
MARKET LAND VALUE - CARD 1,180,260
TOTAL MARKET VALUE - CARD 1,533,480
Exterior Walls - 16
Wood Shingle/Log 33.00
Roofing Structure - 06
Irregular/Vaulted 14.00
TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE - CARD 1,533,480
TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE - PARCEL 1,533,480
Roofing Cover - 13
Metal Standing Seam 10.00
it
13. FSP 13'
22'
12,
12
Interior Wall Construction - 6
Custom Interior 0.00
TOTAL PRESENT USE VALUE - 0
PARCEL
TOTAL VALUE DEFERRED - PARCEL 0
TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE - PARCEL $ 1,533,480
Interior Wall Construction - 5
Drywall/Sheetrock 29.00
Interior Floor Cover - 11
Ceramic Clay Tile 0.00
23. -
' 14'
US
Y 1'
3
FOP
29'
PRIOR
Interior Floor Cover - 12
Hardwood 16.00
BUILDING VALUE 175,750
OBXF VALUE 0
LAND VALUE 629,470
PRESENT USE VALUE 0
DEFERRED VALUE 0
TOTAL VALUE 805,220
Heating Fuel - 04
Electric 1.00
Heating Type - 10
Heat Pump 4.00
Air Conditioning Type - 03
Central 4.00
13
18
25' 12. 7'
12'
WDD
18'
Bed rooms/Bathrooms/Ha If-
Bathrooms
2/2/1 12.000
PERMIT
CODE 1 DATE 1 NOTE 1 NUMBER 1 AMOUNT
Bedrooms
BAS - 2 FUS - 0 LL - 0 _
12' FOP
8 19'
Bathrooms
BAS - 2 FUS - 0 LL - 0
ROUT: 025 WTRSH D:
SALES DATA
Half -Bathrooms
BAS - 1 FUS - 0 LL - 0
OFF.
RECORD
DATE
DEED
INDICATE
SALES
4
Office
BAS -O FUS -O LL -O 0
BOOK
PAGE
MOYR
TYPE
Q/UV/I
PRICE
12
12
it
00879
007830001
00526
0340
0849
5
10
1
2019
2016
2010
WD*
WD
WD
Q
E
X
I
I
V
1603500
0
1161500
TOTAL POINT VALUE 1142.000
BUILDING ADJUSTMENTS
Quality
6
Custom
1.4000
HEATED AREA 1,787
Shape/Design
4
MODERATE
IRR
1.1500
Size
Size
Size
1.0000
TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
TOTAL QUALITY
FACTOR 1.610
INDEX 229
NOTES
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11-928
SUBAREA
CODE
QUALITY
DESCRIPTION
COUNT
LTHWTH
UNITS
UNIT
PRICE
ORIG 0/0
COND
BLDG#
SIZE
FACT
AYB
EYB
ANN DEP
RATE
OVRCOND
0/0
OB/XF DEPR.
VALUE
TYPE
GS AREA
0/0
RPL CS
BAS
1,502
100
244210TOTAL
OB/XF VALUE 0
FCP
216
025
8780
FOP
478
035
27153
FSP
299
040
19511
FUS*
285
090
41786
WDD
272
020
8780
FIREPLACE
2 Pre 3,000
Fabricated
SUBAREA
TOTALS
3,052
353,220
BUILDING DIMENSIONS BAS=E1S14W1S3S10W7W12W25N13W1N14E23N13E22S1S12Area:1502;FSP=W23S13E23N13Area: 299;FUS=Area: 285; FOP= W12S12E12N 4N8Area: 144;
;FCP=E12S18W12N18Area:216;WDD=S10W7S8N8S8E19N18W12Area:272;FOP=W12E12N29W12S12E1S14W1S3E12Area:334;TotalArea:3052
LAND INFORMATION
HIGHEST
AND BEST
USE
USE
CODE
LOCAL
ZONING
FRON
TAGE
DEPTH
DEPTH
/ SIZE
LND
MOD
COND
FACT
OTHER
ADJUSTMENTS AND
NOTES
RF AC LC TO OT
ROAD
TYPE
LAND
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
LAND
UNITS
UNT
TYP
TOTAL
ADJST
ADJUSTED
UNIT PRICE
LAND
VALUE
OVERRIDE
VALUE
LAND
NOTES
RURAL AC
0120
0
0
0.9200
4
0.9000
+00 -10 +00 +00 +00
RG
15,000.00
94.800
AC
0.830
12,450.00
1180260
0
TOTAL MARKET LAND DATA
94.800
1,180,260
TOTAL PRESENT USE DATA

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
8/ 3/ 2022 7:43:59 AM
Wachhund Land Company LLC Return/Appeal Notes: Parcel: 7591-70-5223-000
PLAT: F19/108-109 UNIQ ID 146
70495660 ID NO: MS.00
COUNTY TAX (100), LK TOX FIRE TAX (100) CARD NO. 1 of 1
Reval Year: 2021 Tax Year: 2023 TR-I SR 1152 81.9400 AC SRC= Inspection
Appraised by 14 on 01/01/2021 01100 Whitewater Area TW-08 CI- FR- EX- AT- LAST ACTION 20210212
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
MARKET VALUE
DEPRECIATION
CORRELATION OF VALUE
TOTAL POINT VALUE I
MOD
Eff.
Area
QUAL
BASE
RATE
RCN
EYBAYB
CREDENCE TO
BUILDING ADJUSTMENTSUSE
TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
FACTOR
TOTAL QUALITY INDEX
01
00
% GOOD I
DEPR. BUILDING VALUE - CARD 0
TYPE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
STYLE:
DEPR. OB/XF VALUE - CARD 0
MARKET LAND VALUE - CARD 426,090
TOTAL MARKET VALUE - CARD 426,090
TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE - CARD 426,090
TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE - PARCEL 426,090
TOTAL PRESENT USE VALUE - PARCEL 0
TOTAL VALUE DEFERRED - PARCEL 0
TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE - PARCEL $ 426,090
PRIOR
BUILDING VALUE 0
OBXF VALUE 0
LAND VALUE 426,090
PRESENT USE VALUE 0
DEFERRED VALUE 0
TOTAL VALUE 426,090
PERMIT
CODE I DATE I NOTE I NUMBER I AMOUNT
ROUT: 026WTRSHD:
SALES DATA
OFF.
RECORD
DATE
DEED
INDICATE SALES
BOOK
PAGE
MO
YR
TYPE
Q/UV/I
PRICE
00381
00879
00412
00412
00358.3226
3654
3348
3561
3558
11
5
2
2
12
1994
2019
1997
1997
1992
WD
WD
WD
WD
WD
Q
A
X
X
U
V 100000
V 0
V 100000
V 80000
V 35000
HEATED AREA
NOTES
98928 11908 2090798-928
SUBAREA
CODE
QUALITY
DESCRIPTION
COUNT
LTHWTH
UNITS
UNIT
PRICE
ORIG 0/0 1
COND IBLDG#
SIZE
FACT
AYBEYB
ANN DEP
RATE
OVR
0/o
COND
OB/XF DEPR.
VALUE
TYPE
GS
AREA
RPL
% CS
TOTALOB/XF VALUE
0
FIREPLACE
SUBAREA
TOTALS
BUILDING DIMENSIONS
LAND INFORMATION
HIGHEST AND
BEST USE
USE
CODE
LOCAL
ZONING
FRON
TAGE
DEPTH
DEPTH
/ SIZE
LND
MOD
COND
FACT
OTHER
ADJUSTMENTS AND
NOTES
RF AC LC TO OT
ROAD
TYPE
LAND
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
LAND
UNITS
UNT
TYP
TOTAL
ADJST
ADJUSTED
UNIT PRICE
LAND
VALUE
OVERRIDE
VALUE
LAND
NOTES
RURAL AC
0120
0
0
0.9300
4
0.7000
+00 -30 +00 +00 +00
PR
8,000.00
81.940
AC
0.650
5,200.00
426088
0
TOTAL MARKET LAND DATA
81.940
426,090
TOTAL PRESENT USE DATA

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Soil
AeE; AeF - Chestnut-Edneyville complex
AhG - Ashe-Chestnut complex
AnE; AnF - Ashe-Edneyville complex
AuA - Augusta fine sandy loam
BvC - Braddock loam
BvE - Brevard loam
CdE; CeG; CfF - - Chandler-Micaville complex
DeB - Dillard loam
FaE - Fannin fine sandy loam
HcE3 - Hayesville clay loam
- St - Ashe-Cleveland-Rock outcrop complex
TeE - Tate fine sandy loam
To - Cullowhee-Ela complex
TsD; TsE - Saunook loam
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WaF - Watauga sandy loam
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Blusher —Sapphire Farm (+1- 438.39 AC)
SO
Stream Impact 5
Culvert Replacement - 60 LF / 0.004 AC
Stream Impact 4
Culvert Replacement - 20 LF / 0.002 AC
Stream Impact 7
Culvert Replacement - 30 LF / 0.002 AC
O SI
Stream Impact 2
Enhancement - 160 LF / 0.022 AC
Wachhund Land Company LLC
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Verified Stream
Verified Wetland
Existing Open Water
Delineation Boundary (ClearWater)
Wetland (ClearWater Delineation)
Stream (ClearWater Delineation)
Culvert
Approximate Stream
Existing Roads and Trails
Stone Work/Boulders
Proposed Entrance Road
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S3
Stream Impact 3
O I Conversion - 50 LF / 0.015 AC
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Stream Impact 8
Culvert Replacement - 20 LF / 0.001 AC
Stream Impact 9
Culvert Replacement - 20 LF / 0.001 AC
Bank Stabilizationt - 144 LF / 0.002 AC
Stream Impact 6 1 L —
Culvert Replacement - 20 LF / 0.002 AC
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S5 Stream Impact 10
S16
S21 S20 S19
S6 Ws
Stream Impact 1
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•
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Attachment A:
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination - SAW-2020-00113
Issued June 4, 2020

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID: SAW-2020-00113 County: Transylvania U.S.G.S. Quad: Cashiers
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner: Wachhund Land Company, LLC / Attn.: Shannon Slusher
Address: 2 Stansbury Court
Asheville, NC 28803
Telephone Number: 215-888-0994
Email: spslusher(u)email.com
Size (acres): 97
Nearest Waterway: UTs Thompson River and
Thompson River
River Basin/ HUC: Seneca (03060101)
Nearest Town: Sapphire
Coordinates: 35.08478 N, 83.01350 W
Location description: The proiect site is a 97 acre portion of a larger tract of land (PIN 7590-98-1632-000) at the end
of Camp Buc Road in Sapphire, Transylvania County., North Carolina.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
X There are waters, including wetlands, on the above described project area, that may be subject to Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). The
waters, including wetlands, have been delineated, and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently
accurate and reliable. Therefore this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process,
including determining compensatory mitigation. For purposes of computation of impacts, compensatory mitigation
requirements, and other resource protection measures, a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat
all waters and wetlands that would be affected in any way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional
waters of the U.S. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program
Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an
appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
There are wetlands on the above described property, that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). However, since the
waters, including wetlands, have not been properly delineated, this preliminary jurisdiction determination may not be
used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation, this preliminary determination is merely
an effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction over all of the waters, including wetlands, at the project area,
which is not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision. We recommend that you have
the waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland
delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the
Corps.
B. Approved Determination
_ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements
of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33
USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for
a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
_ We recommend you have the waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to
accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation
that can be verified by the Corps.
The waters of the U.S. including wetlands on your project area have been delineated and the delineation has been
verified by the Corps. If you wish to have the delineation surveyed, the Corps can review and verify the survey upon

completion. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA and/or RHA
jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied
upon for a period not to exceed five years.
_ The waters of the U.S. including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
_ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management to determine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material,
construction or placement of structures, or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the
Army permit may constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC § 401 and/or 403). If
you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact David Brown at
828-271-7980, ext. 4232 or [e-mail].
C. Basis for Determination:
See attached preliminary jurisdictional determination form.
D. Remarks:
The potential waters of the U.S. at this site were verified by the Corps during a site inspection on May 14, 2020, and are
as approximately depicted on the attached Sapphire Farm Permitting Legend and Existing Conditions and Delineation
Map, Sheets L1.00 and L1.01 submitted by FUSO Land Planning and Design, LLC.
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the
particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate
participation in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the
Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in
B. above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to
this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you
will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal
this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Philip Shannin, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 10M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria
for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the
NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by, N/A (Preliminary -JD).
2

**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence.**
Corps Regulatory Official:
David Brown
Issue Date of JD: June 4.2020
Expiration Date: N/A Preliminary JD
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue
to do so, please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
http://corpsmapu.usace.armv.mil/cm apex/f?p=136:4:0.
Copy furnished (by email):
FUSCO Land Planning and Design, PLLC, Matt Fusco, P.O. Box 8013, Asheville, NC 28814
[e-mail]

Attachment B:
Threatened and Endangered Species Information

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Project Code: 2022-0051737
Project Name: Slusher — Sapphire Farm
June 08, 2022
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The enclosed species list
fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Please note that new species information can change your official species list. Under 50 CFR
402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list
should be verified after 90 days. The Service recommends you visit the ECOS-IPaC website at
regular intervals during project planning and implementation to ensure your species list is
accurate or obtain an updated species list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A biological assessment (BA) or biological evaluation (BE) should be completed for your
project. A BA is required for major construction activities (or other undertakings having similar
physical impacts) considered to be Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c))
(NEPA). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a BE be
prepared to determine effects of the action and whether those effects may affect listed species
and/or designated critical habitat. E?ects of the action are all consequences to listed species or
critical habitat that are caused by the proposed action, including the consequences of other

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activities that are caused by the proposed action. A consequence is caused by the proposed action
if it is reasonably certain to occur and would not occur "but for" the proposed action..
Recommended contents of a BA/BE are described at 50 CFR 402.12. More information and
resources about project review and preparing a BA/BE can be found at the following web link:
https://www.fws. gov/office/asheville-ecological-services/asheville-field-office-online-review-
process-overview.
If a Federal agency determines listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected
by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR
402. The Service is not required to concur with "no effect" determinations from Federal action
agencies. If consultation is required, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed
species, proposed critical habitat, and at -risk species be addressed within the consultation. More
information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of
permit or licensed applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook"
at the following web link: https://www.fws.gov/media/endangered-species-consultation-
handbook.
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Act, there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project -
related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds,
including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12
and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). More information about MBTA and BGEPA can be found at the
following web link: hops://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds.
We appreciate your consideration of Federally listed species. The Service encourages Federal
agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species in their project planning
to further the purposes of the Act. Please contact our staff at 828-258-3939, if you have any
questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference the
Consultation Code which can be found in the header of this letter.
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List
• USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries
• Migratory Birds
• Wetlands

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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]

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Project Summary
Project Code: 2022-0051737
Event Code: None
Project Name: Slusher — Sapphire Farm
Project Type: Aquaculture
Project Description: A property in Transylvania County owned by an individual for
Agriculture and Forest/Land Management that requires a 401/404 permit.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/@35.08257975,-83.01538286242031,14z
Counties: Transylvania County, North Carolina

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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 9 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesl, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Reptiles
NAME
Threatened
STATUS
Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA)
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
Insects
NAME
Similarity of
Appearance
(Threatened)
STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Candidate

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Flowering Plants
NAME
Mountain Sweet Pitcher -plant Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4283
Small Whorled Pogonia Isotria medeoloides
Population:
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1890
Swamp Pink Helonias bullata
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4333
Virginia Spiraea Spiraea virginiana
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1728
Lichens
NAME
Rock Gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3933
STATUS
Endangered
Threatened
Threatened
Threatened
STATUS
Endangered
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

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USFWS National Wildlife Refuge Lands And Fish
Hatcheries
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 OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.

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■ Mr'S' NC DEPARTMENT OF
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NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
June 8, 2022
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.
145 7th Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28792
RE: Slusher - Sapphire Farm #16117
Dear ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.:
Roy Cooper, Governor
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Misty Buchanan
Deputy Directtrr, Natural Heritage Program
NCNHDE-18218
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
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL. AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
4) 121 W. JONES STREET, RALEiGh 1_ NC 27603 • 16S1 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27699
OFC V19 707.9120 • FAX [phone]

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Slusher - Sapphire Farm
Project No. #16117
June 8, 2022
NCNHDE-18218
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
Butterfly 40144
Crustacean 33121
26727
26738
30071
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
26747
26786
26916
Vascular Plant 6580
Vascular Plant
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name
Pyrgus centaureae
ObeElement Accuracy
srvation Occurrei
Date Rank
Appalachian Grizzled 1938-pre H
wyandot Skipper
Cambarus chaugaensis Chauga Crayfish
Acidic Cove Forest
(Typic Subtype)
Chestnut Oak Forest
(Mesic Subtype)
High Elevation Red
Oak Forest (Heath
Subtype)
High Elevation Red
Oak Forest (Rich
Subtype)
Montane Oak --Hickory
Forest (Acidic
Subtype)
Southern Appalachian
Bog (Low Elevation
Subtype)
Calamagrostis porteri
24244 Chelone cuthbertii
Vascular Plant 6959 Lysimachia fraseri
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name
Thompson River Headwater Flats
Silver Run Preserve/Sassafras Mountain
2019-05-13
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2007-11
Porter's Reed Grass 1981-08
Cuthbert's Turtlehead 2007-11-19
Fraser's Loosestrife 2020-10-15
Representational Rating
R5 (General)
R2 (Very High)
E
BD
B
AB
AB
AB
BC
X?
D
C
3-Medium
3-Medium
2-High
2-High
3-Medium
3-Medium
2-High
1-Very
High
3-Medium
2-High
2-High
Collective Rating
C4 (Moderate)
Cl (Exceptional)
Federal
Status
State
tatus
Significantly
Rare
Special
Concern
Significantly
Rare
Peripheral
Special
Concern
Vulnerable
Endangered
Global State
Rank Rank
G5T1T S1
2
G2 S2
G5 S4
G4 S3S4
G4 S3
G2 S3
G4G5 S4S5
G1G2 S1S2
G4 S2
G3 S3
G3 S3
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Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area*
Managed Area Name Iltwner Owner Type
Pisgah National Forest - Pisgah Ranger District US Forest Service Federal
NC Land and Water Fund Project NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund State
NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally -listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/help. Data query generated on June 8, 2022; source: NCNHP, Q1, April 2022. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
Page 3 of 8

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Slusher - Sapphire Farm
Project No. #16117
June 8, 2022
NCNHDE-18218
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name
Group
Butterfly
Crustacean
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
Lichen
Liverwort
Mammal
Mammal
Mammal
Moss
Moss
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
J.
40144 Pyrgus centaureae Appalachian Grizzled
wyandot Skipper
33121 Cambarus chaugaensis Chauga Crayfish
33722 Somatochlora elongataSki-tipped Emerald
33784 Stylurus scudderi Zebra Clubtail
11100 Gymnoderma lineare Rock Gnome Lichen
33086 Plagiochila sullivantii A Liverwort
33898 Corynorhinus
rafinesquii rafinesquii
36278 Perimyotis subflavus
19256 Sylvilagus obscurus
23630 Ditrichum
rhynchostegium
Element
Observation Occurrence
Date Rank
1938-pre H
2019-05-13
2004-Pre
2004-Pre
1996-03-01
2007-10-16
Rafinesque's Big -eared 2004-02-12
Bat
Tricolored Bat
Appalachian Cottontail
Ditrichum Moss
22307 Schlotheimia lancifolia Highlands Moss
26727
26745
26737
30319
Acidic Cove Forest
(Typic Subtype)
Carolina Hemlock
Forest (Typic Subtype)
Chestnut Oak Forest ---
(Dry Heath Subtype)
Chestnut Oak Forest ---
(Mesic Subtype)
2018-02-08
1961-07
1951-06-07
1956-11-01
2010
2007-09-05
2010
2010
Accu racy
3-Medium
E 3-Medium
H? 5-Very
Low
H? 5-Very
Low
C 3-Medium
E 2-High
E 2-High
E 2-High
H 4-Low
H 3-Medium
H 3-Medium
BD 2-High
C 1-Very
High
B 3-Medium
B 2-High
Federal State Global State
Status Status Rank Rank
i
Significantly G5T1T S1
Rare 2
Special G2 S2
Concern
Significantly G5 S2
Rare
Significantly G5 S1S2
Rare
Endangered Endangered G3 S3
Significantly G2 S2
Rare
Throughout
Threatened G3G4T S2
3
Significantly G3G4 S3
Rare
Game Animal G4 S3
Significantly G3G5 S1?
Rare
Throughout
Significantly G1 S1
Rare Other
G5 S4
G2 S2
G5 S5
G4 S3S4
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Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
•up Obser
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
26738
30318
4060
30071
26747
26749
30072
26764
26786
39113
30138
39114
7106
26820
Chestnut Oak Forest
(Mesic Subtype)
Chestnut Oak Forest
(White Pine Subtype)
High Elevation Granitic ---
Dome
High Elevation Red
Oak Forest (Heath
Subtype)
High Elevation Red
Oak Forest (Rich
Subtype)
High Elevation Rocky
Summit (Typic
Subtype)
High Elevation White
Oak Forest
Montane Cliff (Acidic
Herb Subtype)
Montane Oak --Hickory ---
Forest (Acidic
Subtype)
Montane Oak --Hickory ---
Forest (Acidic
Subtype)
Montane Oak --Hickory ---
Forest (Basic Subtype)
Montane Oak --Hickory ---
Forest (White Pine
Subtype)
Pine--Oak/Heath
(Typic Subtype)
Rich Cove Forest
(Montane Intermediate
Subtype)
2010
2010
1992-04-20
2010
2010
2007-09-05
2010
2007-11-01
2010
2019-03-29
2010
2020-11-06
2010
2010
Element
Occurrence
Rank
B 2-High
B 3-Medium
B? 4-Low
AB 3-Medium
Accuracy Federal
Status
AB 3-Medium
BC 1-Very
High
AB 2-High
BC 3-Medium
AB 2-High
C 3-Medium
AB 4-Low
B 3-Medium
NR 4-Low
BC 2-High
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
G4 S3S4
G3 S3
G2G3 S3
G4 S3
G2 S3
G2 S2
G2Q S1S2
G3G4 S3
G4G5 S4S5
G4G5 S4S5
G3 S3
G2G3 S2
G3 S3
G4 S4
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Taxonomic
•up
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Obser
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Natural
Community
Reptile 17612
Vascular Plant 6580
Vascular Plant 24244
Vascular Plant 24727
Vascular Plant
Vascular Plant
Vascular Plant
Vascular Plant
Vascular Plant
8238
13398
6959
26700
10803
26751 Rich Montane Seep
26916
26831
Southern Appalachian ---
Bog (Low Elevation
Subtype)
Spray Cliff
26833 Spray Cliff
26835 White Pine Forest
Crotalus horridus
Timber Rattlesnake
Calamagrostis porteri Porter's Reed Grass
Chelone cuthbertii
Hymenophyllum
tayloriae
Lysimachia fraseri
Lysimachia fraseri
Lysimachia fraseri
Lysimachia fraseri
Rhododendron vaseyi
Cuthbert's Turtlehead
Gorge Filmy Fern
Fraser's Loosestrife
Fraser's Loosestrife
Fraser's Loosestrife
Fraser's Loosestrife
Pink -shell Azalea
Vascular Plant 15550 Rhododendron vaseyi Pink -shell Azalea
Vascular Plant 4169
Rhododendron vaseyi Pink -shell Azalea
Vascular Plant 23372 Solidago simulans Granite Dome
Goldenrod
Vascular Plant 41280 Steironema hybridum Lowland Loosestrife
2007-10-16
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
BC 1-Very
High
2007-11 BC 1-Very
2007-11-19
2007-10-16
2007-11-01
1959-08-08
1981-08
2007-11-19
1966-07-26
2007
1997-06-12
2020-10-15
2007-11-08
1976-Pre
1970-05-12
2007-04-16
2013-10-15
1964-07-23
High
B 2-High
B 2-High
A 4-Low
H 4-Low
X? 3-Medium
D 2-High
H 3-Medium
D? 3-Medium
C 2-High
C 2-High
CD 2-High
H 4-Low
H 4-Low
C 3-Medium
E 3-Medium
H? 3-Medium
State Global State
Status Rank Rank
Special
Concern
Significantly
Rare
Peripheral
Special
Concern
Vulnerable
Significantly
Rare Other
Endangered
Endangered
Endangered
Endangered
Significantly
Rare Limited
Significantly
Rare Limited
Significantly
Rare Limited
Significantly
Rare Limited
Significantly
Rare
Peripheral
G3 S3
G1G2 S1S2
G2 S2
G2 S2
G2G3 S2
G4 S3
G4 S2
G3 S3
G2 S1S2
G3 S3
G3 S3
G3 S3
G3 S3
G3 S3
G3 S3
G3 S3
G2 S2
G5 S2?
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Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name
Abes Creek Forests
Rainy Knobs
Thompson River Gorge
Thompson River Headwater Flats
Silver Run Preserve/Sassafras Mountain
Representational Rating
R2 (Very High)
R5 (General)
R1 (Exceptional)
R5 (General)
R2 (Very High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius
Med Area Name
Conserving Carolina - Abes Creek
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger
District
Pisgah National Forest - Pisgah Ranger District
Silver Run Preserve
NC Land and Water
NC Land and Water
NC Land and Water
Fund Project
Fund Project
Fund Project
Conserving Carolina Easement
Conserving Carolina Easement
Conserving Carolina Easement
NC Wildlife Resources Commission Easement
of the Project Area
Conserving Carolina
US Forest Service
US Forest Service
The Nature Conservancy
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water
NC DNCR, NC Land and Water
Conserving Carolina
Conserving Carolina
Conserving Carolina
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Fund
Fund
Fund
Collective Rating
C4 (Moderate)
C5 (General)
C1 (Exceptional)
C4 (Moderate)
C1 (Exceptional)
•
wner Type
Private
Federal
Federal
Private
State
State
State
Private
Private
Private
State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/help. Data query generated on June 8, 2022; source: NCNHP, Q1, April 2022. 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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s
June 8, 2022
Managed Area (MAREA)
❑ NHP Natural Area (NHNA)
❑ Buffered Project Boundary
❑ Project Boundary
NCNHDE-18218: Slusher — Sapphire Farm
Sources: Esn, Airbus D.S. USGS, NGA, NASA, CGIAR, N Robinson, NCEAS,
NLS, OS, NMA, Geodataslyrelsen, R 1k5waterstaal. GSA, Gedand. FERIA,
Inlermap and Me GIS user Wmmunily
Sources: ESrr, HERE, Gasmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, ® OpenSlreelMap
canlnbulora, and the GIS user Community
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Britten Yant
From: Britten Yant
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 9:31 AM
To: 401 [e-mail]
Subject: 401 Pre -filing Meeting Request
Please fill out the following information:
Project Name: Slusher - Sapphire Farm
County: Transylvania County
Applicant Name: Wachhund Land Company, LLC
Applicant Email: [e-mail] (Consultant)
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