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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 38 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑X 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
X1 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
le.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ 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
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑Yes ❑ No
1h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
H.F. Lee Steam Electric Plant Ash Basin Seepage Collection
2b.
County:
Wayne
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Goldsboro
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:
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
Book 1453 Page 229
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
N/A
3d.
Street address:
1677 Old Smithfield Road
3e.
City, state, zip:
Goldsboro, NC 27530
3f.
Telephone no.:
919- 580 -3911
3g.
Fax no.:
919- 580 -3952
3h.
Email address:
rick.grant @duke - energy.com
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a.
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify: Duke Energy Progress Employee
4b.
Name:
Steven Cahoon - Senior Env. Specialist
4c.
Business name
(if applicable):
Duke Energy Progress
4d.
Street address:
411 Fayetteville Street
4e.
City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27601
4f.
Telephone no.:
919 -546 -7457
4g.
Fax no.:
4h.
Email address:
steve.cahoon @duke - energy.com
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name:
5b.
Business name
(if applicable):
5c.
Street address:
5d.
City, state, zip:
5e.
Telephone no.:
5f.
Fax no.:
5g.
Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
2579623548
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): I Latitude: 35.372898 Longitude: - 78.088097
tc. Property size:
2119 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Neuse River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS -IV; NSW
2c. River basin:
Neuse
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 site contains gastoil fired combustion turbine units and associated facilities. The site is also undergoing decommissioning of the coal fired
generation site and associated facilities. The area surrounding the plant is predominantly agricultural and residential.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 277
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 25667
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Construction of seepage collection system to return seep water to the ash basin.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See the attached HF Lee Seepage Plan Narrative and construction drawings for proposed project details and construction sequence.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑X Preliminary El Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency /Consultant Company: Amec Foster Wheeler
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Field reviews by Corps personnel for jurisdictional determination were conducted on 41112015 and 412112015.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑X Yes ❑ No
F6b. If yes, explain.
e Energy may add a larger sump after we have had a chance to evaluate the performance of the proposed sump. Duke Energy may also add an
tional sump on the north side of the basin.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands 0 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.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
21b.
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 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
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:
2h. Comments:
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)
31p.
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 P
Fill
UT Neuse River
INT
Corps
7
7
S2 T
Sand bags up stream
UT Neuse River
INT
Corps
8
10
S3 T
Sand bags do stream
UT Neuse River
INT
Corps
8
10
S4 -T
Trash Pump
UT Neuse River
INT
Corps
2
2
S5 -
Choose one
-
-
S6 -
Choose one
-
-
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
382
3i. Comments:
7 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 31.2 linear feet of temporary stream impacts associated with the proposed placement of the sump box
within the stream channel including temporary sandbags.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

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 indivii ually 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
02 -
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, the 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
Chooseone
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
51h. 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
65 -
Yes /No
B6 -
Yes /No
61h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
ta. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The limits of disturbance (LOD) for the proposed seepage collection system will be limited to the areas necessary for placement of the seepage
collection sumps and will have no additional impacts to streams. No impacts to the Neuse River or Neuse River Riparian buffers are proposed.
Impacts to jurisdictional stream features will be kept to the smallest footprint practicable. No impacts to jurisdictional wetland areas will result from
project construction.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Silt fencing will be utilized to prevent sediment from entering the stream features. Silt fencing will be installed beyond the limits of adjacent wetland
areas. Sand bags and Filtrexxx Sox will be utilized to prevent sediment from leaving the LOD. Upon completion of project construction, areas of
temporary impacts will be restored to pre- construction conditions.
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?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑ 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:
linearfeet
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
1a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
There are no post construction stormwater impacts (no impervious surfaces). Impacts will be limited to
There be impacts Neuse buffers.
❑ Yes ❑X No
the
construction of the seepage collection system. will no new to
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0
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 will be no impervious surfaces associated with this project.
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?
❑ Phase 11
❑ NSW
3b.
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
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
E]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 E] 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
❑ Yes 0 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)?
1c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes ❑ No
letter.)
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
El Yes ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes 0 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 Q No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
31b.
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. ,
This project will not generate 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 ❑X No
impacts?
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?
Bald eagle and RCW are species listed for Wayne County. The Nauss River may provide foraging and perching habitat for bald eagle; however, no
evidence of this has been observed by Amec FW staff during work at the site. This project will not affect RCW habitat.
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?
http://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh coral/i ms /viewer. htm
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
El Yes ❑ No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA - designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑X Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The sump box will be installed below ground. Therefore, current FEMA flood elevations will not be impacted.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
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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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HF Lee Seepage Mitigation Plan Narrative
The following steps constitute the planned seepage mitigation effort to collected and reroute
baseflow, including seepage, from the discharge channel to the west of the HF Lee 1982
(Active) ash pond. Please refer to the design drawings for locations of select construction
components.
1. Erosion and sedimentation control features will be installed, prior to all construction
activities.
2. Sandbags will be placed upstream of the proposed construction area, to dam baseflow
in the channel. Sandbags will also be placed downstream of the proposed construction
area, to restrict the flow of floodwaters from the Neuse River. These sandbag measures
are temporary and will only be required during the proposed construction activities.
3. A trash pump will be installed in the channel upstream of the sandbags and used to
bypass channel baseflow, to the river, during construction.
4. Erosion control measures will be placed across the channel immediately downstream of
the construction area and upstream of the sandbags, prior to the start of construction
activities.
5. A 5'x'5'x5' exterior (4'x4'x4' interior) precast, reinforced concrete box will be installed
within the channel. The box will be constructed with a 6 -inch (height) x 3 -foot (wide)
opening, located immediately below the box lid. The box will be installed such that the
opening faces the upstream direction, with the invert of the opening even with the
channel bottom elevation. The opening is intended to capture baseflow within the
channel. The box lid is approximately 6 inches thick. Therefore, approximately the top
12 inches of the box will be above the channel bottom elevation.
6. Upon installing the concrete box, the remainder of the excavation will be backfilled with
washed stone.
7. A recovery pump or suction hose to an external pump will be installed in the concrete
box to recover inflow and discharge the water to the adjacent ash pond. A second pump
will be on -site as a redundant backup to the primary pump. Each pump will be equipped
with float switches for low level pump -off and normal level pump -on. During storm events
or flooding conditions, the pumps will be allowed to continue to discharge water to the
ash pond.
8. Based on limited baseflow data (120 -180 gallons per minute), a gate valve will be
installed on the pump discharge line to restrict pump discharge to 180 gallons per
minute. The gate valve will control the discharge of water to the ash pond, even during
storm and flooding events. The pumps will be tested to ensure proper operation.
9. Power supply to the pumps will be provided by mobile, diesel, generators, located on the
crest of the ash pond dike.
10. The downstream erosion control measures and sandbags will be removed.
11. The upstream trash pump and sandbags will be removed.

Project Description
Project involves the collecting and rerouting of a portion of the seeps at the HF Lee site from their
current location in a drainage ditch near the ash basin to the Primary Ash Basin. Once they are routed
to the basin we do not expect the basin to discharge. However, if there is a discharge of the basin it is
covered under NPDES permit NC0003417.
Seeps Description
The coordinates of seeps S -6, S -7, S -8, and S -9 are provided below and illustrated in Figure 1.
Sample ID
Latitude
Longitude
S -06 (Active Ash Basin)
35.386968
- 78.071942
S -07 (Active Ash Basin)
35.382767
- 78.069655
5 -08 (Active Ash Basin)
35.380510
- 78.068532
5 -09 (Active Ash Basin)
35.379492
- 78.067718
The analytical data collected from a seep sampling effort is provided in Table 1. Each of the seeps
except for Seep -8 (which was not sampled due to lack of flow) have concentrations exceeding North
Carolina Surface Water Standards, for parameters such as boron, manganese, zinc and arsenic. Duke
Energy is in the process of permitting the seeps through the NPDES program. However, as noted in the
attached EPA letter, Duke Energy has been directed to reroute these seeps back to the Primary Ash
Basin.

Table i
Seep Flows and Analytical Results
NF - Streamflow not present during sampling event or too low to be measured.
NM - Not measured
NS - No surface water present during this sampling event. Evidence of seasonal wetness.
TV - Timed Volume
AV - Area Velocity
MGD_ Million Gallons Per Day
Map ID
5 -06
5 -07
5 -08
5 -09
Sample
Description
Channel Active
Ash Basin
Channel Active
Ash Basin
Seep Active Ash
Basin
Channel Active
Ash Basin
Sample Date
Aug -14
Aug -14
Aug -14
Aug -14
Flow
MGD -
NF
0.17235
NS
0.03708
Flow Measurement Method
--
AV
--
AV
Oil & Grease
mg /L
< 5.0
< 5.0
NS
< 5.0
COD
mg /L
67
35
NS
22
Chloride
mg /L
13
23
NS
27
Fluoride
mg /L
0.10
0.37
NS
0.51
Sulfate
mg /L
4.9
35
NS
41
Mercury (Hg)
pg /L
< 0.05
< 0.05
NS
< 0.05
Aluminum (AI)
mg /L
1.20
0.281
NS
0.262
Barium (Ba)
mg /L
0.054
0.128
NS
0.136
Boron (B)
mg /L
< 0.05
2.10
NS
2.53
Calcium (Ca)
mg /L
3.21
53.7
NS
66.7
Hardness
mg /L(CaCO3)
15.1
I80
NS
226
Iron (Fe)
mg /L
2.87
4.42
NS
4.76
Magnesium (Mg)
mg /L
1.72
11.3
NS
14.4
Manganese (Mn)
mg /L
0.051
0.0366
NS
0.455
Zinc (Zn)
mg /L
0.09
l< 0.005
NS
< 0.005
Antimony(Sb)
µg /L
< 1
< 1
NS
< 1
Arsenic (AS)
pg /L
1.33
90.7
NS
91.6
Cadmium (Cd)
pg /L
< 1
< 1
NS
< 1
Chromium (Cr)
gg /L
1.36
< 1
NS
< 1
Copper(Cu)
µg /L
1.35
< 1
NS
< 1
Lead (Ph)
pg /L
1.8
< 1
NS
< 1
Molybdenum (MO)
pg /L
< 1
53.2
NS
76.6
Nickel (Ni)
pg /L
1.57
1.26
NS
1.27
Selenium (Se)
pg /L
< 1
< I
NS
< 1
Thallium (TI) Low Level
pg /L
< 0.2
< 0.2
NS
< 0.2
TDS
mg /L
120
310
NS
360
T55
mg /L
48
< 5
NS
12
PH
S.U.
6.1
7.0
NS
7.5
Temperature
^C
24
22
NS
22
Specific conductance
p5 /cm
90.1
454
NS
547
Turbidity
NTU 1
19.8
14.8
NS
21.7
NF - Streamflow not present during sampling event or too low to be measured.
NM - Not measured
NS - No surface water present during this sampling event. Evidence of seasonal wetness.
TV - Timed Volume
AV - Area Velocity
MGD_ Million Gallons Per Day

Cahoon, Steve
From: Fletcher, Scott T
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 4:03 PM
To: Baker, Richard E Jr; Gifford, Keith; West, Dell; Richard G Harmon
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Cc: Hall, Zachary S.
Subject: FW: Duke HF Lee Facility - USFWS NLEB habitat determination of No Effect
Importance: High
Hi folks: As you can see below, we have just received USFWS concurrence that no northern long -eared bats (federally
threatened species) or summer roosting habitat will be effected by the proposed HF Lee seepage collection system and
associated timber removal. You can consider this a No Effect Determination and proceed with the removal of the
timber when the project is scheduled.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
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Scott T. Fletcher, CWB
Manager, Natural Resources
Duke Energy
13339 Hagers Ferry Road (MG03A3)
Huntersville, NC 28078
980 - 875 -6014 (office)
704- 956 -1315 (mobile)
From: Matthews, Kathryn [mailto:kathryn matthewsVws.govl
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 3:49 PM
To: Fletcher, Scott T
Cc: Ellis, John (John [e-mail])
Subject: Re: Duke HF Lee Facility-NLEB assessment report
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Hi Scott,
We do not currently have any records for NLEB in Wayne County, so I think you could make a No Effect
determination and be done.
In the future, you can check our county lists at the web site below - if the species is not on the list, you can
make a note to your file that there is no effect.
I hope this is helpful.

Kathy Matthews
On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Fletcher, Scott T <Scott.FletcherAduke- ener �.com> wrote:
Hi John: Hope you are doing well. As I mentioned on my phone message earlier this morning, we have an
urgent project (seepage collection system) that we need to get installed at the HF Lee facility In Goldsboro,
Wayne County NC. In association with this effort, AMEC conducted a northern long -eared bat habitat
assessment on April 29 and determined that the area had low suitability for NLEB due to a lack of snags/cavity
trees and lack of suitable live trees in the small area of designated removal (see attached assessment
report). Only 12 selected trees will be removed to construct an egress/ingress access to the proposed seepage
collection system.
I (we) typically do not request from you, an expedited review, determination, and authorization to proceed for a
project but unfortunately this project need just became apparent. We are please requesting a determination from
you today and that would be much appreciated. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further
information.
Thanks for your time and energy on this.
STF
Scott T. Fletcher, CWB
Manager, Natural Resources
Duke Energy
13339 Hagers Ferry Road (MG03A3)
Huntersville, NC 28078
980 - 875 -6014 (office)
704- 956 -1315 (mobile)

Kathy Matthews
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Raleigh Ecological Services
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636 -3726
Phone [phone] x27
Email kathrvn matthews(@,fws.gov
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