20210499 Ver 2_Agent Authorization Letter_20220810

REGULATED RENEWABLES
REGIONAL SERVICES

Duke Energy Corporation
526 South Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Mailing Address:
EC12Q / PO Box 1006

June 9, 2022

Jeff C. Ferguson, PE – Mountain Region Engineer
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Division of Engineering & Land Management
171 Southern Cross Road
Weaverville, NC 28787

Subject: Agent Authorization for Black Bear Access Area
Installation of Public Fishing Pier on Lake James
Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2232)

Dear Jeff,

This letter is provided to serve as the “Agent Authorization Letter” and provide North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) signature authority for the
owner/applicant, that being Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, for upgrade work proposed at
Black Bear Access Area. The work includes the installation of a new fishing pier in Day
Use Area. This construction work is proposed to occur within 2022. The upgrades will
improve fishing opportunities for the general public. It is understood this work will take
place after all the permits are acquired.

This authority is granted to assist the NCWRC in acquisition of necessary permits to
satisfy Section 404 and/or Section 10 Nationwide, Regional and General Permits,
Section 401 general Water Quality Certifications, and Riparian Buffer and Watershed
Buffer Rules.

Please keep Duke Energy informed with the progress of this project. Contact me a 703-
935-6271 or [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Ryan Snitker, Project Manager II
Regulated Renewables Regional Services

cc: Ashlie Hood - Duke Energy