20230767 Ver 2_USACE Correspondence_20230718 (2)

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT NO. PLAN NO. PARCEL ID: 3761801196254,
3761801087291,3761801187760,3761801174011,3761801372692
STREET ADDRESS:
3820 Hickory Lincolnton Highway, Newton, NC 28658
Please print:
Property Owner: Microsoft Corporation, Chris Sander
Property Owner:
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Amber Coleman , of Stantec
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance
of this delineation, permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions
attached.
Property Owner's Address (if different than property above):
One Microsoft Way. Redmond. WA 98052
Telephone:
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
Chris Sander (Jul 14, 2023 08:47 PDT)
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Date: i a t 14,Date:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Form Approved -
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
OMB No. 0710-0003
33 CFR 325. The proponent agency is CECW-CO-R.
Expires: 01-08-2018
The public reporting burden for this collection of information, OMB Control Number 0710-0003, is estimated to average 11 hours per response, including the time
for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or burden reduction suggestions to the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services,
at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections&mail.mil. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall
be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN YOUR APPLICATION TO THE ABOVE EMAIL.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act,
Section 103, 33 USC 1413; Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers; Final Rule 33 CFR 320-332. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form
will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and
local government agencies, and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law. Submission of requested information
is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued. One set of original drawings or good
reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings and/or instructions)
and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
System of Record Notice (SORN). The information received is entered into our permit tracking database and a SORN has been completed (SORN #A1145b)
and may be accessed at the following website: http://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNslndex/DOD-wide-SORN-Article-View/Article/570115/al 145b-ce.aspx
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO.
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE
3. DATE RECEIVED
4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BYAPPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required)
First - Chris Middle - H. Last - Sander
First - Amber Middle - Last - Coleman
Company - Microsoft Corporation
Company - Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
E-mail Address - [e-mail]; [e-mail]
E-mail Address - [e-mail]
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS:
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS:
Address- One Microsoft Way
Address- 801 Jones Franklin Road
City - Redmond State - WA Zip - 9805, Country -USA
City - Raleigh State - NC Zip - 2760( Country -USA
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE
10. AGENTS PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
N/A 434-594-1390 N/A
N/A [phone] N/A
STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
11. 1 hereby authorize, Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit application.
e__?r_4'J u l 14, 2023
Chris Sander (Jul 14, 2023 08:47 PDT)
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Stover North Data Center
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
unnamed tributaries to South Fork Catawba River
Address 3820 Hickory Lincolnton Highway
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Latitude: -N 35.619096 Longitude: -W 81.315780
City - Newton State- NC Zip- 28658
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
State Tax Parcel ID Municipality City of Hickory
Section - Township - Range -
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17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From I-40 in Hickory NC, take exit 123A to go south on US-321. Follow for approximately 6 miles and take Exit 37 for NC-10 toward
Newton. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto NC-10. Follow for 1.5 miles and turn left onto Hickory Lincolnton Highway. Project site
is approximately 0.5 miles on the left just past Rhoney's Chapel.
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features)
The Applicant is proposing to develop a multi -phase development with five (5) single -story data center buildings and associated
infrastructure that will be collectively known as the Stover North Data Center (CLT 17). The primary function of the data center campus is to
provide the most efficient, controlled environment for communication servers housed inside the facility. The project includes five 48-
megawatt (MW) data center buildings with parking, access roads, one (1) Duke Energy substation, security entrances and features,
installation and/or relocation of utilities, and stormwater management treatment facilities with impacts to jurisdictional streams and wetlands.
The City of Hickory is a regional water provider to local municipalities and local governments. The project also includes water towers with
storage tanks and maintenance access roads. Please see narrative for additional information.
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
The purpose of the CLT10 project is to provide additional cloud storage capacity in support of Microsoft's North Carolina Regional Network
Gateway (RNG). Microsoft establishes RNG's around the globe within identified regions. Sites within the RNG are required to meet certain
connectivity and redundancy requirements and must be located within 20-kilometers (km) of other data centers in the region that are all
connected through fiber optic lines.
The North Carolina region is outgrowing the current capacity provided by existing data centers. Because these projects usually take 18-24
months to design and construct each phase, Microsoft is planning now for future growth. This data center design is advanced and is expected
to provide optimal operational efficiencies. Within North Carolina, locations for a data center are mainly limited by access to fiber optic lines
and adequate electrical power. Please see narrative for additional information.
USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Discharge of fill in jurisdictional areas is necessary for pad site construction, culverts and riprap outfalls associated with road crossings.
Please see narrative for additional information.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
Fill - 1084 cy Culvert - 315 cy Riprap - 67 cy
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
Acres
or
Linear Feet Permanent impacts: 1,826 LF streams, 0.032 AC wetlands, Temporary impacts: 73 LF streams
23. Description of Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see instructions)
Avoidance measures included alignment of road crossings perpendicular to the streams in sections with less sinuosity where possible.
Impacts were minimized through limiting road crossings to the minimum width necessary to allow for access, placing utilities within the
roadbed and utilizing the minimum riprap dimensions allowed under NCDOT requirements; and the use of 2:1 slopes to minimize impacts to
a headwater stream. Please see narrative for additional information.
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24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? [—]Yes X❑ No IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
a. Address- SEE ATTACHED LIST AND MAP
City - State - Zip -
b. Address -
City - State - Zip -
c. Address -
City - State - Zip -
d. Address -
City - State - Zip -
e. Address -
City - State - Zip -
26. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL" IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
NUMBER
USACE PJD SAW-2022-02515 2023-03-23 N/A
Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
27. Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that this information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applicant.
J U 114 2023 1 Digitally signed by Coleman, Amber 20230619
chrissenJ—A, 114.2o23 08.47 POT) l ai//� L— Date: 2023.06.1915:56:29-04'00'
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent
statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent
statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
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CLT17 Wetlands Permits Application - signature
Final Audit Report 2023-07-14
Created: 2023-07-14
By: Lexi Jones ([e-mail])
Status: Signed
Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAOYtJoairpg2lNuBzkHgdAczmiQbzWYZ6
"CLT17 Wetlands Permits Application - signature" History
Document digitally presigned by Coleman\, Amber
2023-06-19 - 7:56:29 PM GMT
Document created by Lexi Jones ([e-mail])
2023-07-14 - 2:45:20 PM GMT
Icy Document emailed to Chris Sander ([e-mail]) for signature
2023-07-14 - 2:48:16 PM GMT
Email viewed by Chris Sander ([e-mail])
2023-07-14 - 3:47:00 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Chris Sander ([e-mail])
Signature Date: 2023-07-14 - 3:47:41 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2023-07-14 - 3:47:41 PM GMT
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