20140985 Ver 1_401 Application_20140914

Alcoa Power Generating Inc
Yadkin Division
PO Box 576
ALCOA Badm, North Carolina 28009 -0576
September 11, 2014
Ms'. Karen Higgins
NC Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
RE. Yadkin Hydroelectric Project (FERC No 2197)
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form — 401 Water Quality Certification (Regular)
Dear Ms Higgins,
I have enclosed a completed PCN Form for the proposed extension of an existIng' boat ramp at the
Highway 49 Boat Access Area on Tuckertown Reservoir in Stanly County, North,Carolina We are
seeking a 401 Water Quality Certification (Regular). We have also submitted this form to the US Army
Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Office for General Permit No. 30 We would like to implement
the proposed boat ramp extension in late October during a planned six foot drawdown of Tuckertown
Reservoir, so we would appreciate your expeditious review
Please let me know if you Aave questions or need additional information I can be reached by phone,at
(704) 422 -5774 or by email at mark rg ossgalcoa coin.
Sincerely,
Mark J Gross
VP Hydro Operations
Enclosure

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DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number: GP30
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
® Yes
❑ No
1d.
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
1e.
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
1g.
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:
Highway 49 Boat Access Area Boat Ramp Repair and Extension
2b.
County:
Stanly County, NC
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Richfield, NC
S
2d.
Subdivision name:
NA
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
NA
3.
ENR -WATER RESOURCES
Owner Information L 401 & BUFF
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Aluminum Company of America
_
3b,
Deed Book and Page No.
Stanly County Deed Box 734, page 0077 -130, date 12 -28 -1999
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Mark J. Gross, VP Hydro Operation
3d.
Street address:
NC Highway 740
3e.
City, state, zip:
Badin, NC 28009
3f.
Telephone no.:
704 - 422 -5774
3g.
Fax no.:
704 - 422 -5776
3h.
Email address:
mark.gross @alcoa.com
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4'a Applicant is
❑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
5b Business name
(if applicable)
5c Street address
5d City, state, zip
,5e Telephohe no
5f Fax no
5g Email address
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B. Project Information ,and Prior Project History
1: Property Identification
1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
PIN 664302656573
1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 35 502308 Longitude - 80 191549
(DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1c Property size
Project Area = 0 53 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc ) to
Tuckertown Reservoir
proposed project
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
WS -IV (Water Supply IV), Class B, and CA (Critical Area)
2c River basin map is available at
Yadkin River
http Hh20 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
The proposed project is located at an existing public boat access area The existmg'boat ramp would be repaired and
extended below the, normal full pool elevation The NC land cover category for the location of the project is inland
waterbody The NC land use classification for the location of the boat ramp is Developed Outdoor Recreational, Sporting
and Reservoir
3b List the`total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands, on the property
See Attached — Section B, Block 3b and Exhibits A and B
3c List the,total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
No,streams within the project area
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
See Attached — Section B, Block 3d
3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
See Attached — Section B, Block 3e and Exhibits C and D
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by,the
Corps,or State been requested or obtained for this property /
El Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments
4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what,type
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made
4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant,Company
Name (if known)
Other -
4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps ,junsdictionalldetermmations or State determinations and attach documentation
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5.
ProjectMistory
5a
Have permits or; certifications been requested or obtained for
this protect (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
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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 1mpact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
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
2h Comments
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary'impacts) proposed omthe 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'junsdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) &
(Corps,- 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet),
feet)
S1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ 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
31 Comments
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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 indiv ually list all open water impacts below
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number—
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora ' T
01 ®P ®T
Tuckertown
Fill (ramp repairand construction)
Lake
0 04 acres
Reservoir
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑ P' ❑ T
0. Total open,water'impacts
0 04 acres
4g Comments
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then com lete`the chart below
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated'
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no
51 Expected pond surface area,(acres)
5j Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
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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.
❑ Neuse El Tar-Pamlico El Other
'Project is in which protected basin?
❑ 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)
Tem ora T
impact
required,?
B1 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑ P ❑ T
E], Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer impacts
61 Comments
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing protect
APGI considered various options for repairing and extending the boat ramp and determined that the proposed option was
preferred The proposed size was selected ,to enhance public safety and access to,the reservoir, and reduce any impacts
of the ramp extension APGI plans to draw,down the reservoir to minimize'impacts to aquatic resources during the
construction and is consulting with resource agencies to minimize the impacts of the drawdown
1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
APGI will not conduct any in -water construction (construction will be conducted in the dry) and all construction activities
will be conducted outside of the period of,Apnl 1 through June 1 to minimize impacts to spawning fish and to increase the
survivability of young fish APGI will protect aquatic vegetation in the vicinity of the ramp during construction The
concrete, extension will be poured in the dry,whde,the reservoir is drawn down „so no, concrete will come in contact with
surface waters until the concrete has cured
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the, U.S. or�Waters of the State
2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State?
2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
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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 Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only)
square feet
4e Ripanan'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
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? If yes, you will have toafill out'this entire form — please
contact the State,for more, information
❑ Yes ® No
6b If yes, then,identify1he,square feet of impact,to each zone of the npananbuffer 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
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the, NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
lb
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?
%
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why The proposed project is subject to GP30
and a Stormwater Management Plan is not applicable
2d
If this protect 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 junsdiction,is this project?
❑ Phaserll
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
El 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 Program 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
❑ Yes ❑ No,
attached- ?
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)
1a
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
❑ Yes
® No
use of public (federal /state) land?
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
❑ Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
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
El 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 2B 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 If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description
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
NA — The proposed project will not, generate any,wastewater
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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
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered 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?
Consultation with USFWS was conducted for the reservoir drawdown, but included a description of the proposed boat
ramp repair and extension See Attached, Section F, Block 5d and Exhibit E
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 datasources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
South Atlantic, Fishery ry Management Council EFH'Viewer website htt / /ocean flondamanne org/sa efh/ and NMFS EFH
Mapper htto / /www habitat noaa aov /protection /efh /efhmaaoer /index html
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 histon_c or cultural preservation
El Yes ® No
status (e g , Nationab 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?
See Attached, Section F, Block 7b
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a Will this project occur in a FEMA - designated 100 -year floodplain?
® Yes ❑ No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements The existing boat ramp and proposed boat ramp extension is
located within Zone AE Tuckertown Reservoir would be drawn down so,that all work can take place, in the, dry The
existing boat ramp would be repaired and extended further, The boat ramp'extension and a portion of the repair of the
existing ramp would be below the normal full pool elevation of Tuckertown Reservoir
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA FIRM Panel 6642, Map # 3710664200K (revised
9/3/2008), NC Floodplain Mapping website http / /www ncfloodmaas com
Mark J. Gross
9/11/2014
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant /Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if,an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided
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Highway 49 Boat Access Area Boat Ramp Repair and Extension
Alcoa Power Generating Inc.
PCN Form Attachment
Section B Block 3b Existing Wetlands
During the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of the Yadkin Hydro
Project (FERC No. 2197), extensive resource studies were conducted to prepare a license
application that was submitted to FERC. Federal and state resource agencies were consulted
'during the relicensing process, during the development of resource study plans, and during the
resource studies. These resource studies included a Reservoir Fish and Aquatic Habitat
Assessment,(Normandeau Associates, 2005) and a Wetland and Riparian, Habitat Assessment
(Normandeau Associates, 2005).
The wetland study identified wetlands and riparian habitats by classifying vegetation within a
band 200 feet wide along the shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, among the other project
reservoirs. A figure of the study results for Tuckertown is provided in Exhibit A. The wetlands
study found aquatic beds in the general vicinity of the boat ramp. Tuckertown Reservoir
supports 253.8 acres of- wetlands. 'The wetlands at Tuckertown are admix of six wetland types.
Within each of the wetland types found at Tuckertown Reservoir, the species composition of the
wetlands is very diverse. In particular, the emergent marsh and aquatic bed wetlands contain a
diverse mix of species and exhibit a classic pattern of zonation. The lowest depth to which
aquatic beds occurred was 5 -6 feet below full pond, probably due to light limitation in the water
column. Tuckertown Reservoir had extensive beds of native elodea, primarily (Elodea
canadensis), with common associates of coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum) and spike rush
(Eleocharis acicularis).
The fish and aquatic habitat assessment mapped the 2 -foot drawdown zone at Tuckertown
Reservoir in 2004. The 2 -foot drawdown assisted the field effort in that biologists were able,to
map habitat not only within the littoral zone,but also habitats that visibly extended into the
reservoir. No high quality aquatic habitat was mapped in the immediate vicinity of the boat ramp
(Exhibit,B).
Section B Block 3d Proiect Puraose
One of the existing boat ramps at the public Highway 49 Boat Access Area on Tuckertown
Reservoir needs,to be extended to 'improve public safety and accessibility The existing boat
ramp measures 30 feet in width x 15 -feet in length. Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (APGI)
proposes to remove about 5 feet of the length, of the existing-ramp and to add'60 feet in length so
that the boat ramp, as extended, would measure 30 feet in width,and 70 feet in length.
The Yadkin Project license, issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in
1'958 limits the drawdown of Tuckertown Reservoir to a maximum of three feet below the full
pool elevation, except under emergency conditions or for maintenance. The Relicensing
Settlement Agreement (RSA) (February 2007) also limits the drawdown of Tuckertown
Reservoir to three feet, except as provided in the Hydro Project Maintenance and Emergency

Highway 49 Boat Access Area Boat Ramp Repair,and Extension
Alcoa Power Generating Inc.
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Protocol (HPMEP). At a three foot drawdown, the proposed boat ramp extension would still
allow the safe launching of boats and provide about 4 feet of water at the end of the boat ramp.
The water depths at full pool elevation (596.0 APGI- Yadkin datum) at the Highway 49 boat
ramp are listed below:
0 10 ft. = l .I feet water depth
0 20 ft. =`2.6 feet water depth
a 30 ft. = 4.0 feet water depth
0 40 ft. = 4.3 feet water depth
0 50 ft. = 5.5 feet water depth
a 60 ft. = 6.1 feet water depth
0 70 ft. 7.1 feet water depth
0 80 ft. = 8.1 feet water depth
0 110 ft. = 7.1 feet water depth
Section B Block 3e Project Description
APGI is planning to repair and extend the existing concrete boat ramp at the Highway 49 Boat
Access Area on Tuckertown Reservoir. Figures depicting the existing conditions of the location
of this access area are provided in Exhibit C. The existing boat ramp measures 30 feet x 15 feet,
and the extended ramp would measure 30 feet x 70 feet (Exhibit D). To facilitate the repair,
APGI will draw down Tuckertown Reservoir 6 -feet below the full pool reservoir elevation of
596 -feet (Yadkin datum) to 590 -feet.
Construction activities will be conducted while the reservoir is,drawn down. The project
includes removing approximately 5 feet of the existing ramp ,and pouring concrete °to add the
ramp extension (60 feet). Equipment to be used includes an excavator and backhoe to grade the
proposed ramp area. All construction activities will occur within the footprint oNhe,proposed
boat ramp extension.
The drawdown at Tuckertown Reservoir will be gradual and will occur over a period of
approximately four days in late October 2014. Once the repairs to the boat ramp are complete,
APGI will begin to refill the reservoir. The proposed drawdown schedule is dependent on
weather and flow, so changes to the schedule may be necessary.
Section F Block 5d Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat
APGI has not contacted the USFWS specifically regarding the boat ramp extension but AP61
has consulted with the USFWS regarding the proposed drawdown and provided a narrative
summary on the proposed work at the Highway 49 Boat Access Area.
In a letter dated August H, 2014, APGI consulted with various federal and state resource
agencies on the proposed drawdown of Tuckertown Reservoir. The consultation letter provided

Highway 49 Boat Access Area Boat Ramp Repair and Extension
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a'description of the proposed boat ramp repair and extension at the Highway 49 Boat Access
Area. No design drawings of the proposed extension were provided. Consulted agencies
included the USFWS, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE), North Carolina Division of Water Resources, North Carolina Department
of Cultural Resources (NCDCR) State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Catawba Indian
Nation, and the Trading Ford Historic District Preservation Association. To date, APGI has not
received a response from the USFWS. The NCWRC did not express any concerns related to
endangered species.
In addition, during the FERC relicensing of the Yadkin Hydro Project (FERC No. 2197),
extensive resource studies were, conducted to prepare a license application that was submitted to
FERC. Federal and state resource agencies were consulted during the relicensing process, during
the development of resource study-plans, and during-the resource studies. These resource studies
included a Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species (RTE) Survey (Normandeau Associates,
2005). The :study identified RTE species in 2004 at Tuckertown Reservoir but none of these
species were in the vicinity of the.proposed project (Exhibit E).
Section F Block 7b Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources
Many prehistoric and historic cultural sites have already been found in the Project region. The
locations of these archaeological sites are not known and finding them involves very intensive
,survey efforts, ,so archaeologists believe the best way to determine,the location of sites is to use
knowledge of cultural history and patterns of human behavior to predict where prehistoric
archaeological sites are most likely to exist. During the development of the Yadkin Shoreline
Management Plan (SMP), the NCI)CR assisted APGI in conducting such an assessment of the
Project reservoir shorelines by developing a cultural probability model to predict the likelihood
of certain reservoir shoreline areas harboring archaeological sites. The cultural probability
model develop_ ed by NCDCR examined site characteristics such as soils, slopes, orientation, and
distance,from the water to classify shoreline areas, into High„ Medium, and Low probability
zones. A fourth category, Developed, was used to describe areas that have already been
developed and where cultural sites have likely already been destroyed or disturbed, and so are of
limited importance. The results of the NCDCR cultural probability model have been mapped on
Cultural Resources Probability Zones Maps.
Given the.archaeological richness of the surrounding area, much of the undeveloped portions of
the reservoir shorelines have been determined to be High and Medium probability. Low
probability zones are generally those that are on very steep terrain and /or north facing. In
addition, the locations of known archaeological sites have also been mapped by the NCDCR and
provided to APGI. Maps of known sites are used by APGI in the management of the reservoir
shorelines but are not available to the public. APGI,,m consultation with NCDCR, uses the
designation of cultural resource probability zones ,in its evaluation of the potential ,impacts of
proposed shoreli tie, deveIopmenton cultural resources In general,, the, NCDCR does not require
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Figure 2 Approximate location of RTE findings during April through October field surveys,on Yadkin Project Lands