20220856 Ver 1_SAW-2022-01358 Silas 100 kV Line Rebuild NWP 57 Verification_20221213

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2022-01358 County: Davie & Forsyth U.S.G.S. Quad: NC-Mocksville
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee:
Duke Energy Carolinas
Jeffrey Goto
Address:
526 South Church Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Telephone Number:
[phone]
E-mail:
Jeffrev.Goto(&duke-energv.com
Size (acres) —137 Nearest Town Mocksville
Nearest Waterway Yadkin River River Basin Yadkin River
USGS HUC 03040101 Coordinates Latitude: 35.88755
Longitude:-80.55665
Location description: The project area is an approximate 11-mile corridor with the western termini located at 35.886750, -
80.558320 and the eastern termini located at 35.979269,-80.398745601 in Davie and Forsyth Counties, in North Carolina.
Work in waters of the United States (U.S.) will occur within the Elisha Creek, Dutchman Creek, Buffalo Creek, Carter Creek,
and Yadkin River watersheds (8-di0t HUC: 03040101).
Description of projects area and activity: The applicant, Duke Energy Carolinas, has requested a Department of the Army (DA
authorization to discharge fill material into waters of the U.S. in coniunction with the approximate 11-mile Silas 100kV Line
Rebuild Proiect. Proiect activity will involve rebuilding the existing Duke Energy Silas 100kV transmission line from
Mocksville substation to Idols Tap, along with the construction of permanent maintenance/access roads. The proposed project
will occur within the existing Duke Energy mowed and maintained right-of-way. The installation of new poles, aerial
transmission lines, and the use of timber matts will not require a DA permit. Construction of the road crossings will
permanently impact 120 linear feet (0.007 acre) of stream channel at five (5) sinnle and complete proiect locations. All other
impacts associated with the proposed proiect will be conducted in uplands, outside of waters of the U.S. Upon proiect
completion, all temnorari1v disturbed waters will be restored to their pre -disturbance conditions. Compensatory mitigation is
NOT required in conjunction with the activities
The applicant has also agreed to the following Section 7 (ESA) Schweinitz's sunflower Conservation Measures:
1. Duke will conduct a snecies survev within the areas where work may occur during the growing season. The surve
will be conducted ahead of the construction work and results would be reported to the Corps and Bryan Tompkins
(USFWS) 30 days before construction activities being.
2. No grading/trenching/soil disturbance will occur in the upland areas immediately adiacent to the stream crossings.
Vegetation will not be disturbed.
3. Plans will be established to onlv mow ROWs in the nroiect area during winter months and "NO MOW" signaae will
be installed to prevent mowing during the growing season.
Applicable Law(s): © Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: NWP 57 (Electric Utility Line and Telecommunications Activities)
SEE ATTACHED NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
Conditions, your application signed and dated 6/20/2022, and the plans dated 1/l/2022. Please note, the design drawings are not
enclosed with this permit verification due to rile size. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted
plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, a Class I administrative penalty, and/or appropriate
legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide and/or regional general permit
authorization is modified, suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide and/or regional general

permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided
it complies with all requirements of the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide and/or regional general permit authorization
expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the
nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon
the nationwide and/or regional general permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the
date of the nationwide and/or regional general permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been
exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Resources (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior
to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management Morehead City, NC, at [phone].
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State
or local approvals/permits. If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of
Engineers regulatory program, please contact Samantha Dailev at [phone], EXT. 22or Samantha.J.Dailevnusace.armv.mil.
Corps Regulatory Official: 17� Date: 12/13/2022
Expiration Date of Verification: 3/14/2026

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 the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0
Copy furnished:
Agent: HDR, Inc.
Johanna Velasauez
Address: 440 South Church Street, Suite 1200
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Telephone Number: [phone]
E-mail: Johanna.Velasauez(&hdrinc.com

Action ID Number: SAW-2022-01358 County: Davie & Forsyth
Permittee: Duke Energy Carolinas, Jeffrey Goto
Project Name: Silas 100 kV Line Rebuild Project
Date Verification Issued: 12/13/2022
Project Manager: Samantha Dailey
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit,
sign this certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Attn: Samantha Dailey
Raleigh Regulatory Office
U.S Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
or
[e-mail]
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. Failure to comply with any terms or conditions of this authorization may
result in the Corps suspending, modifying or revoking the authorization and/or issuing a Class I
administrative penalty, or initiating other appropriate legal action.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in
accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee
Date