20231460 Ver 1_PCN Attachment 10262023_20231026

October 26, 2023
Email Transmittal:
[e-mail]
Mitchell Anderson
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Regulatory Specialist
USACE-Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

Dear Mr. Anderson:

Subject: Preliminary Jurisdictional Waters Determination
COATS America-Sevier Plant
Marion, McDowell County, NC
CEC Project 333-219
SAW-2023-01575

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

WE ARE SENDING YOU: ☐ Preliminary JD Package ☐ Approved JD Package ☒ Pre-
Construction Notification Package

ON BEHALF OF: COATS America-Sevier Plant, POC: Todd J. Wegenast

ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED:

NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Figures and Proposed Project Drawing
7 Ground Photographs
17 USACE Determination Data Forms
22 NCDEQ Stream Classification Forms
26 IPAC Report
40 NC DEQ 401 WQC Pre-Filing Request

THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
☐ For verification and signature ☐ Revisions per field visit ☐ As requested ☒ As submitted
REMARKS: Mr. Anderson, we are submitting a PCN package for your verification and
signature in support of NWP 39 for SAW-2023-01575.

Please don’t hesitate to contact JC Weaver at 7040345-2230 or [e-mail] should you
have any questions or comments regarding this request.

Ms. Jones – US Army Corps of Engineers
CEC Project 333-219
Page 2
October 26, 2023

Sincerely,

JC Weaver, PWS

APPENDIX A

FIGURES

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REFERENCES AND NOTESBASEMAP: ESRI ARCGIS ONLINE MAP SERVICE - STREETS,ACCESSED 7/24/2023, UPDATED: 06/30/2021.
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REFERENCES AND NOTES1. BASEMAP: ESRI ARCGIS ONLINE MAPSERVICE - USA TOPO MAPS.
2. TOPOGRAPHIC DATA:USGS 7.5 MINUTE TOPOGRAPHIC MAP:LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NORTH CAROLINAQUADRANGLE, PUBLISHED 1979,ACCESSED 7/24/2023.
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REFERENCES AND NOTES1. BASEMAP: ESRI ARCGIS ONLINE MAP SERVICE - IMAGERY,ACCESSED 7/24/2023, AERIAL IMAGERY: 03/03/2018.
2. PARCELS: NC ONE MAP WEBSITE: WWW.NCONEMAP.GOV.
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REFERENCES AND NOTES1. BASEMAP: ESRI ARCGIS ONLINE MAP SERVICE - IMAGERY,ACCESSED 9/12/2023, AERIAL IMAGERY: 03/03/2018.
2. PARCELS: NC ONE MAP WEBSITE: WWW.NCONEMAP.GOV.
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DATE:DWG SCALE:
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SITE MAP
333-2191"=100'OCT 2023
DLY JCW JCW 1
COATS NORTH AMERICAN-SEVIER PLANT
CCR BASIN EVALUATION
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MARION, NORTH CAROLINA
www.cecinc.com
3701 Arco Corporate Drive · Suite 400 · Charlotte, NC 28273
Ph: 980.237.0373 · Fax: [phone]
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CULVERT PROFILE & HEADWALL STRUCTURE
333-219AS NOTEDOCT 2023
DLY JCW JCW 2
COATS NORTH AMERICA-SEVIER PLANT
CCR BASIN EVALUATION
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MARION, NORTH CAROLINA
www.cecinc.com
3701 Arco Corporate Drive · Suite 400 · Charlotte, NC 28273
Ph: 980.237.0373 · Fax: [phone]
CULVERT PROFILE
HEADWALL STRUCTURE & RIPRAP APRON

APPENDIX B

PHOTOGRAPHS

1 | Page

Photo Number: 1
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of hydrology and culvert offsite
to the east.

Photo Number: 2
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of stream A (SA) on northern
property line, facing southeast.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219
2 | Page

Photo Number: 3
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of stream A (SA) and vegetation,
facing south.

Photo Number: 4
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of structure and access road along
northern border.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219
3 | Page

Photo Number: 5
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of offsite water treatment
reservoir, facing northeast.

Photo Number: 6
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of stream A (SA) along eastern
property line.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219
4 | Page

Photo Number: 7
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of stream A (SA) tied to ditch
feature towards southeastern property
line.

Photo Number: 8
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of culvert at head of ditch feature
near southwest border of property.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219
5 | Page

Photo Number: 9
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of structure just south of ditch
feature.

Photo Number: 10
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of ditch feature near southern
property line.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219
6 | Page

Photo Number: 11
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of ditch feature, facing east.

Photo Number: 12
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of stream bed soil profile.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219
7 | Page

Photo Number: 13
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of standing water in ditch feature.

Photo Number: 14
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of stream A (SA), facing east.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219
8 | Page

Photo Number: 15
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of highly sloped terrain and
hydrology.

Photo Number: 16
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of culvert on southern property
boundary.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219
9 | Page

Photo Number: 17
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of forested portion of site, facing
southeast.

Photo Number: 18
Date: July 5, 2023
Description:
View of powerline right of way on
southern property line.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Phone [phone] ∙ Toll Free: 855/859-9932 www.cecinc.com
ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
COATS NORTH AMERICA – SEVIER PLANT
630 AMERICAN THREAD ROAD
MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CEC PROJECT 333-219

APPENDIX C

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORMS

Project/Site:Sampling Date:
Applicant/Owner:State:Sampling Point:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA):Lat:Long:
Soil Map Unit Name:
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Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Yes x
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
No X
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Yes
Yes X
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Remarks:
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
No
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(includes capillary fringe)
Surface Water Present?
Field Observations:
Yes NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?(If no, explain in Remarks.)
significantly disturbed?
naturally problematic?
Are “Normal Circumstances” present?
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Remarks:

Is the Sampled AreaYes
Yes
Yes
Hydric Soil Present?
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Nowithin a Wetland?Yes
City/County:COATS North America - Sevier Plant Marion, McDowell County
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Section, Township, Range:LITTLE SWITZERLAND, 1979JCW
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Datum:-82.02181435.791181LRR N
NANWI classification:IoA
Slope (%):Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
HYDROLOGY
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Iron Deposits (B5)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R
OMB Control #: 0710-xxxx, Exp: Pending
Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
(Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
NoYes
No
No
Water Table Present?
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Sampling Point:
(Plot size:
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7.
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Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:x 2 =
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8.
9.
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
50% of total cover:20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover:20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
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4.
5.
50% of total cover:20% of total cover:Yes X
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
No
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FACU species
UPL species
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
650
1333
130
331
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
UPLNo
No
FAC
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Tree – Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
UPL
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% Cover
14.3%
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
FACU
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Sambucus nigra
Tree Stratum
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=Total Cover
Platanus occidentalis
Pinus virginiana
Cornus florida
Acer rubrum
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25
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Indicator
Status
50
30
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Yes
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Species?
No
25
20
Microstegium vimineum
Rosa multiflora
No
Lindera benzoin
FACU
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5
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Asclepias syriaca
Ligustrum japonicum
Impatiens capensis FACW
Polystichum acrostichoides 5
15
FACW
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Woody Vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Verbesina occidentalis
Vernonia noveboracensis
FAC
=Total Cover
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
15 )
Celastrus orbiculatus
100
FACYes
FACWNo
20
1741
50
Commelina communis
Pilea pumila
Phytolacca americana
Eutrochium purpureum
Onoclea sensibilis
75
5
15 No
Prevalence Index worksheet:
FACU
Total % Cover of:
91
95
(A)
(B)
FAC
(A)
Yes
No
273
0
380
Multiply by:
30
4.03Prevalence Index = B/A =
FAC
15
UPL
Yes
No FACU
FACU
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
VEGETATION (Four Strata)– Use scientific names of plants.
63 25
Albizia julibrissin
5
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Liriodendron tulipifera
Diospyros virginiana
5 No FAC
Yes
Yes
UPL
UPL
10
15
FACU
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
10
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=Total Cover
UPL
FACU
No
5
513
=Total Cover25
25 Yes FACU
ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Depth (inches):X
Dark Surface (S7)unless disturbed or problematic.Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148)
No
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
(MLRA 147, 148)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)MLRA 136)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Redox (S5)
%Texture
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Type1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Redox FeaturesDepth
(inches)Color (moist)Remarks
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
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Matrix
10YR 3/3
10YR 6/4
1-7
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100
Color (moist)
Sampling Point:
Yes
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
Hydric Soil Present?
Type:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
ENG FORM 6116-4-SG, JUL 2018 Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0

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APPENDIX D

STREAM DATA FORMS

NC Division of Water Quality –Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = _________)
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)0 1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
07/05/2023 COATS - Ephemeral A
JCW McDowell
35°47'21.70"N
82° 1'27.26"W
Ephemeral
4.5
2.5
5
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NC Division of Water Quality –Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = _________)
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)0 1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
07/05/2023 COATS - Ephemeral B
JCW, HT McDowell
35°47'21.70"N
82° 1'27.26"W
Ephemeral
7.5
2.5
4
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NC Division of Water Quality –Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
41
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_________)Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _________)
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = _________)
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)0 1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
07/05/2023 COATS - Stream A
JCW, HT McDowell
35°47'21.70"N
82° 1'27.26"W
Intermittent
9.5
6.5
5
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APPENDIX E
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
INFORMATION FOR PLANNING AND CONSULTATION REPORT
August 10, 2023
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Project Code: 2023-0115475
Project Name: Coats-NA

Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The enclosed species list
fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Please note that new species information can change your official species list. Under 50 CFR
402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list
should be verified after 90 days. The Service recommends you visit the ECOS-IPaC website at
regular intervals during project planning and implementation to ensure your species list is
accurate or obtain an updated species list.

The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.

A biological assessment (BA) or biological evaluation (BE) should be completed for your
project. A BA is required for major construction activities (or other undertakings having similar
physical impacts) considered to be Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c))
(NEPA). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a BE be
prepared to determine effects of the action and whether those effects may affect listed species
and/or designated critical habitat. E?ects of the action are all consequences to listed species or
critical habitat that are caused by the proposed action, including the consequences of other
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activities that are caused by the proposed action. A consequence is caused by the proposed action
if it is reasonably certain to occur and would not occur “but for” the proposed action..
Recommended contents of a BA/BE are described at 50 CFR 402.12. More information and
resources about project review and preparing a BA/BE can be found at the following web link:
https://www.fws.gov/office/asheville-ecological-services/asheville-field-office-online-review-
process-overview.

If a Federal agency determines listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected
by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR
402. The Service is not required to concur with "no effect" determinations from Federal action
agencies. If consultation is required, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed
species, proposed critical habitat, and at-risk species be addressed within the consultation. More
information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of
permit or licensed applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook"
at the following web link: https://www.fws.gov/media/endangered-species-consultation-
handbook.

Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Act, there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project-
related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds,
including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12
and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). More information about MBTA and BGEPA can be found at the
following web link: https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds.

We appreciate your consideration of Federally listed species. The Service encourages Federal
agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species in their project planning
to further the purposes of the Act. Please contact our staff at 828-258-3939, if you have any
questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference the
Consultation Code which can be found in the header of this letter.

Attachment(s):
Official Species List
USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries
Migratory Birds
Wetlands
OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
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This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Code:2023-0115475
Project Name:Coats-NA
Project Type:Levee / Dike - Maintenance/Modification
Project Description:Coal ash basin retro-fit.
Project Location:
The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/@35.78943385,-82.02393619550693,14z
Counties:McDowell County, North Carolina
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES
There is a total of 6 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
MAMMALS
NAME STATUS
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Endangered
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Endangered
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
Proposed
Endangered
REPTILES
NAME STATUS
Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA)
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
Similarity of
Appearance
(Threatened)
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INSECTS
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
Candidate
FLOWERING PLANTS
NAME STATUS
Small Whorled Pogonia Isotria medeoloides
Population:
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1890
Threatened
CRITICAL HABITATS
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL
ABOVE LISTED SPECIES.
USFWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LANDS
AND FISH HATCHERIES
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a
'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to
discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.
MIGRATORY BIRDS
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act .
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.
The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
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The birds listed below are birds of particular concern either because they occur on the
USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) list or warrant special attention in your
project location. To learn more about the levels of concern for birds on your list and how this
list is generated, see the FAQ below. This is not a list of every bird you may find in this location,
nor a guarantee that every bird on this list will be found in your project area. To see exact
locations of where birders and the general public have sighted birds in and around your project
area, visit the E-bird data mapping tool (Tip: enter your location, desired date range and a species
on your list). For projects that occur off the Atlantic Coast, additional maps and models detailing
the relative occurrence and abundance of bird species on your list are available. Links to
additional information about Atlantic Coast birds, and other important information about your
migratory bird list, including how to properly interpret and use your migratory bird report, can be
found below.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, click on the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY at the top of your list to see when these birds are most likely to be present and
breeding in your project area.
NAME BREEDING SEASON
Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 20 to Aug
10
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Mar 15 to Aug
25
Eastern Whip-poor-will Antrostomus vociferus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 1 to Aug
20
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug
20
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 10 to Sep
10
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the
continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 10 to Aug
31
PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read and understand the
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no data survey effort breeding season probability of presence
FAQ "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting
to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence ()
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your
project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week
months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see
below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher
confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in
the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for
that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee
was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is
0.25.
To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of
presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum
probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence
in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12
(0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on
week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical
conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the
probability of presence score.
Breeding Season ()
Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time-frame inside which the bird breeds across
its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project
area.
Survey Effort ()
Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys
performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of
surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
No Data ()
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey Timeframe
Surveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant
information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on
all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
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SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Canada Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Chimney Swift
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Eastern Whip-poor-
will
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Kentucky Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Red-headed
Woodpecker
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Wood Thrush
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Additional information can be found using the following links:
Birds of Conservation Concern https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds/species
Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/library/
collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-migratory-birds
Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/
documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf
MIGRATORY BIRDS FAQ
Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts
to migratory birds.
Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize
impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly
important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in
the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very
helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding
in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures or permits
may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of
infrastructure or bird species present on your project site.
What does IPaC use to generate the list of migratory birds that potentially occur in my
specified location?
The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
(BCC) and other species that may warrant special attention in your project location.
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The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian
Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding,
and citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as
occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as
warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act
requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or
development.
Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your
project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list
of all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the Rapid Avian Information
Locator (RAIL) Tool.
What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds
potentially occurring in my specified location?
The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data
provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing
collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets.
Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information
becomes available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and
how to interpret them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me
about these graphs" link.
How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering or migrating in my area?
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding,
wintering, migrating or year-round), you may query your location using the RAIL Tool and look
at the range maps provided for birds in your area at the bottom of the profiles provided for each
bird in your results. If a bird on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated
with it, if that bird does occur in your project area, there may be nests present at some point
within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not
breed in your project area.
What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?
Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:
"BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern
throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands,
Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands);
"BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation
Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and
"Non-BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on
your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non-eagles)
potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities
(e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).
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Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made,
in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC
species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can
implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles,
please see the FAQs for these topics.
Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects
For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species
and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the
Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides
birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird
model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical
Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic
Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.
Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use
throughout the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this
information. For additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study
and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Loring.
What if I have eagles on my list?
If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid
violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.
Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report
The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of
birds of priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for
identifying what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ "What does IPaC
use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location". Please be
aware this report provides the "probability of presence" of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that
overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look
carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the "no
data" indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey
effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In
contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of
certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for
identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might
be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you
know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement
conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project activities,
should presence be confirmed. To learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ "Tell
me about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory
birds" at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.
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WETLANDS
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine
the actual extent of wetlands on site.
RIVERINE
R5UBH
FRESHWATER POND
PUBHx
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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency:Private Entity
Name:JC Weaver
Address:3701 Arco Corporate Drive
Address Line 2:Suite 400
City:Charlotte
State:NC
Zip:28273
Email [e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
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APPENDIX F
NC DEQ 4001 WQC PRE-FILING REQUEST
From:Weaver, JC
To:[e-mail]
Cc:Weaver, JC
Subject:401/Buffer Pre-filing Meeting Request
Date:Monday, July 17, 2023 8:20:48 AM
Greetings,
Project Name: COATS
County: McDowell
Applicant Name: Coats North America
Applicant Email: [e-mail]
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the above information for each project.
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