20240056 Ver 1__20231218_Veterans Park Streambank Restoration (SAW-2021-00704)_NWP 27_20231221

Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions
ACTION ID #: SAW- 2021-00704 Begin Date (Date Received):
Prepare file folder ❑ Assign Action ID Number in ORM ❑
1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]: Veterans Park Streambank Restoration
2. Work Type: ❑Private ❑Institutional ❑✓ Government ❑ Commercial
3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form 133d and 133e]:
The Town of Black Mountain is seeking authorization under NWP 27 to repair approximately 635 linear feet of
the Swannanoa River. The project is adjacent to Veterans Park in the Town of Black Mountain, Buncombe
County, North Carolina.
4. Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A41: Town of Black Mountain
Josh Harrold; [e-mail]; 828-419-9311; 160 Midland Ave., Black Mountain, NC 28711
5. Agent / Consultant [PNC Form A5 — or ORM Consultant ID Number]:
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Taylor Kiker, PWS
6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form 135b]:
7. Project Location — Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form Blb]:
The project is immediately adjacent to Veterans Park in Black Mountain, Buncombe County, NC.
Project coordinates (decimal degrees): 35.6084640,-82.3357770
8. Project Location —Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form Bla]: 060983208900000
9. Project Location — County [PCN Form A2b]: Buncombe County
10. Project Location — Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]: Black Mountain
11. Project Information — Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form 132a]: Swannanoa River
12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form 132c]: French Broad / 06010105
Authorization: Section 10 ❑ Section 404 ❑✓
Regulatory Action Type:
❑ Standard Permit
❑✓ Nationwide Permit # 27
Regional General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Section 10 and 404 ❑
❑Pre -Application Request
❑ Unauthorized Activity
❑ Compliance
El No Permit Required
Revised 20150602

Kimley»>Horn
December 15, 2023
Mitchell Anderson
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Paul Wojoski
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Pre -Construction Notification (NWP 27)
Veterans Park Streambank Restoration (SAW-2021-00704)
Black Mountain, Buncombe County, NC
Dear Mr. Anderson and Mr. Wojoski:
On behalf of our client, the Town of Black Mountain, Kimley-Horn is submitting the enclosed Section
404/401 Preconstruction Notification for the above -referenced project for your review pursuant to
Nationwide Permits #27 and Individual 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC). Authorization is
requested to conduct stream restoration/enhancement activities necessary to provide functional uplift
along the Swannanoa River. The center coordinates of the project area are located at
35.608464°,-82.335777°. The following information is included as part of this application submittal:
• Project Summary Sheet
• Pre -Construction Notification Form
• Agent Authorization Form
• Project Site Figures
Figure 1 —Vicinity Map
Figure 2 — USGS 7.5' Topographic (Black Mountain Quadrangle) Map
Figure 3 — Buncombe. Co. SSURGO Soils and NWI Map (ESRI World Imagery)
Figure 4 — Existing Conditions (2023 Nearmap Aerial Imagery)
• Permit Drawings
• Agency Correspondence
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The project area is immediately adjacent to Veterans Park in Black Mountain, Buncombe County,
North Carolina. Existing land use in the vicinity of the project includes a recreational park,
undeveloped forested land, Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 70, and single-family residences.

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The original restoration project was designed and completed in July 2021 (SAW-2021-00704). In
August 2021, Tropical Storm Fred damaged most of the recently completed project. This application
aims to repair the damage that occurred.
AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE
Cultural Resources
Kimley-Horn consulted the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) HPOWEB GIS
service on October 30, 2023. No documented architectural or historic sites of significance within the
project boundary were identified.
Protected Species
A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on October 19, 2023,
did not indicate known occurrences of threatened or endangered species within the project boundary.
A concurrence request letter was submitted to the USFWS on October 25, 2023. USFWS responded
on November 21, 2023, and concurred with "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" for NLEB.
Additionally, USFWS considered Section 7 consultation to be complete at that time and required no
further information.
PROPOSED IMPACTS TO JURISDICTIONAL WATERS
The overall project proposes to repair damaged areas of the Swannanoa River which will result in net
increases in aquatic resource functions and services. Impacts to the stream are proposed at 4 impact
sites:
• Permanent Impact 1 — 215 linear feet (LF) to Stream 1 results from adding 165 LF of rock
toe, reshaping the thalweg using existing material, and bank grading.
• Permanent Impact 2 — 30 LF to Stream 1 results from adding a log sill to an existing log
vane.
• Permanent Impact 3 — 190 LF to Stream 1 results from stabilizing an existing riffle,
reshaping the thalweg using existing material, bank grading, and adding 250 square feet (SF)
of Class II rip rap for bank stabilization.
• Permanent Impact 4 — 200 LF to Stream 1 results from resetting a log vane slope, bank
grading, and adding log sills to existing log vanes.
To meet the goals and objectives of the Veterans Park Streambank Restoration, stream
enhancement and restoration activities will be conducted, resulting in 635 LF of permanent impacts
to non -wetland waters of the United States (WOTUS).
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Avoidance and minimization efforts were implemented during development planning and design to
the greatest extent practicable to reduce the overall impacts on the aquatic environment while staying
within nationwide permit thresholds. The final plan demonstrates maximum avoidance and
minimization efforts. Impact Sites 1-4 were identified as those areas that demonstrate the largest

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failures and support the greatest rehabilitation potential in lieu of a complete reconstruction of the
project.
All sediment and erosion control measures will be removed upon completion of construction and the
temporary areas of disturbance will be stabilized and restored to pre -construction contours. The
temporary haul road stream crossings will be integrated into the stream restoration activities and will
be removed upon completion of the construction project.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Authorization is requested under NWP 27 to allow stream restoration activities to be conducted "in the
wet." Rock silt checks will be utilized at the downstream end of every construction area to minimize
downstream sediment transportation. Construction will occur only in areas no larger than what can be
stabilized in one day.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION
Compensatory mitigation is not required under NWP 27.
Please feel free to contact Taylor Kiker at [phone] if you have any questions, or if additional
information is necessary.
Sincerely,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
7J,
Taylor Kiker, PWS
Environmental Scientist

Kimley>>>Horn
Project Summary Sheet
Project Name: Veterans Park Streambank Restoration (SAW-2021-00704)
Applicant Name and Address:
Town of Black Mountain
160 Midland Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Telephone Number: 828-419-9311
Type of Request: ® Nationwide PCN (NWP # L7) ❑ Individual Permit Application
❑ Jurisdictional Determination ❑ Other:
Included Attachments: ® Project Plans ® USGS Map ® NRCS Soil Survey
® Agent Authorization ❑ Delineation Sketch ® Delineation Survey
❑ Data Forms (Up & Wet) ❑ NCDWR Stream Forms ❑ USACE Stream Forms
❑ NCEEP Confirmation ® Aerial Photo ❑ Site Photos
® Agency Correspondence ❑ Other: ❑ Other:
Check if applicable: ❑ CAMA County ® Trout County ❑ Isolated Waters
❑ Section 7, ESA ❑ Section 106, NHPA ❑ EFH
❑ Mitigation Proposed (❑ NC EEP ❑ On -Site ❑ Off -Site ❑ Other)
County: Buncombe
Waterway: Swannanoa River
H.U.C.: 06010105
Nearest City/Town: Black Mountain
River Basin: French Broad
USGS Quad Name: Black Mountain
Property Size (acres): —6.7 Approx. Size of Jurisdiction Site: 2,005 LF
Site Coordinates (in decimal degrees): 35.608464 °N-82.335777 °W
Project Location: The project area is immediately adjacent to Veterans Park in Black Mountain, Buncombe County,
North Carolina.
Site Description: Existing land use in the vicinity of the project includes a recreational park, undeveloped forested land,
Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 70, and single-family residences.
Impact Summary (if applicable): To meet the goals and objectives of the Veterans Park Streambank Restoration, stream
enhancement and restoration activities will be conducted, resulting in 635 LF of permanent impacts to non -wetland waters
of the United States (WOTUS).
Stream Channel
Open Water
Wetland
Intermittent and/or Unimportant
Perennial and/or Important
NWP
(acres)
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Total Permanent Impact to Non -Wetland Waters of the U.S. (If)
635
Kimley-Horn Contact: Taylor Kiker, PWS Direct Number: [phone]
Email: taylor.kikerAkimley-horn.com

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Environmental Quality
Water Resources
Office Use Only
Corps Action ID no. SAW-2021-00704 Date received: [Click to enter.]
DWR project no. ;lick enter.] Date received: [Click to enter.]
Site Coordinates:
Latitude (DD.DDDDDD): 35.608464
Longitude (DD.DDDDDD): 82.335777
Form Version 4.3, April 20, 2022
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
(Ver. 4.2, January 31, 2022))
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits and corresponding Water Quality Certifications
Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk are required. The form is not considered complete until all
mandatory questions are answered.
The PCN help document may be found at this link:
https://edocs.deq. nc.qov/WaterResources/DocView.aspx?dbid =0&id=2196924&cr=1
Please ensure you have submitted a pre -filing meeting request at least 30 days prior to submitting this
form, as DWR will not be able to accept your application without documentation of this important first step.
The Division has developed a Pre -filing Meeting Request email address 401 PreFile(a)-ncdenr.gov to accept
the federally required pre -filing meeting request and provide confirmation receipt of submittal . This receipt
or similar documentation will satisfy 40 C.F.R. Section 121.4(a) which states "At least 30 days prior to
submitting a certification request, the project proponent shall request a pre -filing meeting with the certifying
agency." In accordance with 40 C.F.R. Section 121.5(b)(7), and (c)(5), all certification requests must
include documentation that a pre -filing meeting request was submitted to the certifying authority at least 30
days prior to submitting the certification request.
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request to this Application.
Date of Pre -filing Meeting Request (MM/DD/YYYY) : 10/30/2023
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A. Processing Information
County (counties) where project is located: *
Buncombe Additional (if needed).
Is this an ARPA project? *
❑ Yes 0 No
If yes, ARPA project number:
* The project number can be found on the "Letter of Intent to Fund"
(LOIF) or "Offer and Acceptance Letter". If you are unable to locate
Click or tap here to enter text.
your DWI ARPA Funding Project Number, please contact Corey
Basinger at [e-mail] for further assistance.
Is this a NCDMS project? *
(Click yes only if NCDMS is the applicant or co-
❑ Yes 0 No
applicant)
Is this a public transportation project?
(Publicly funded municipal, state, or federal road, rail,
❑ Yes 0 No
or airport project)
Is this a NCDOT project? *
❑ Yes 0 No
If yes, NCDOT TIP or state project number:
Click to enter.
If yes, NCDOT WBS number: *
Click to enter.
0 Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams, waters,
Clean Water Act)
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: *
❑ Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal
waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted? *
0 Yes ❑ No
Please provide the date of the previous submission. *
3/22/2021
0 Nationwide Permit (NWP)
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek
*
El Regional General Permit (RGP)
authorization?
❑ Standard (IP)
This form may be used to initiate the standard/ individual permit
process with the USACE. Please contact your Corps
representative concerning submittals for standard permits. All required items can be included as attachments and
submitted with this form.
1 C. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? *
® Yes ❑ No
NWP number(s) (list all numbers ):
27
RGP number(s) (list all numbers ):
Click to ente
Are you a federal applicant?
❑ Yes 0 No
If yes, please provide a statement concerning compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act
Click to enter text.
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from DWR (check all that apply):
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification— Express
❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
0 Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
Is this a courtesy copy notification
❑ Yes 0 No
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1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? *
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: *
❑ Yes
❑x No
For the record only for Corps Permit: *
❑ Yes
❑x No
1f.
Is this an after -the -fact permit/certification application? *
❑ Yes
❑x No
1g.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts?
p Yes
❑x No
If yes, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program.
1 h.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties? *
❑ Yes
❑x No
1 i.
Is the project located within an NC DCM Area of Environmental
Concern (AEC)? *
❑ Yes
❑x No ❑ Unknown
1j.
Is the project located in a designated trout watershed? *
® Yes
❑ No
If yes, you must attach a copy of the approval letter from the appropriate Wildlife Resource Commission Office.
Trout information may be found at this link: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-
Program/Agency-Coordination/Trout.aspx
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B. Applicant Information
1 a.
Who is the primary contact?
Taylor Kiker, PWS
1b.
Primary Contact Email:
[e-mail]
1 c.
Primary Contact Phone: (###)###-####
[phone]
1 d.
Who is applying for the permit/certification? (check
all that apply)
® Owner ❑ Applicant (other than owner)
1 e.
Is there an agent/consultant for this project?
® Yes ❑ No
2.
Landowner Information
2a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Town of Black Mountain
2b.
Deed Book and Page No.:
DICK to ent�
2c.
Contact Person (for corporations):
Josh Harrold
2d.
Address
Street Address:
160 Midland Ave
Address line 2:
Click to entE
City:
Black Mountain
State/ Province/ Region:
NC
Postal/ Zip Code:
28711
Country:
Click to enter.
2e.
Telephone Number: (###)###-####
[phone]
2f.
Fax Number: (###)###-####
Click to ente•
2g.
Email Address:
[e-mail]
3.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a.
Name:
Click to enter.
3b.
Business Name (if applicable):
Click to enter.
3c.
Address:
Street Address:
Click to enter.
Address line 2:
Click to enter.
City:
Click to enter.
State/ Province/ Region:
Click to enter.
Postal/ Zip Code:
Click to enter.
Country
Click to enter.
3d.
Telephone Number: (###)###-####
Click to enter.
3e
Fax Number: (###)###-####
Click to enter.
3f.
Email Address:
Click to enter.
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4.
Agent/ Consultant (if applicable)
4a.
Name:
Taylor Kiker, PWS
4b.
Business Name:
Kimley-Horn and Assolciates, Inc.
4c.
Address:
Street Address:
200 South Tryon Street
Address line 2:
Suite 200
City:
Charlotte
State/ Province/ Region:
NC
Postal/ Zip Code:
28202
Country:
Click to ente-
4d.
Telephone Number: (###)###-####
[phone]
4e
Fax Number: (###)###-####
Click to entC
4f.
Email Address:
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter:
Attach a completed/signed agent authorization form or letter. A sample form may be found at this link:
https://www.saw. usace.army. mil/Missions/Reg ulatory- Perm it- Program/Permits/2017-Nationwide-Permits/Pre-
construction-Notification/
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C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1 a. Name of project: *
Veterans Park Streambank Restoration
1 b. Subdivision name (if appropriate):
Click to enter.
1 c. Nearest municipality/town: *
Black Mountain
2.
Project Identification
2a.
Property identification number (tax PIN or parcel ID):
060983208900000
2b.
Property size (in acres):
6.7
2c.
Project Address:
Street Address:
Click to enter.
Address line 2:
Click to enter.
City:
Click to enter.
State/ Province/ Region:
Click to enter.
Postal/ Zip Code:
Click to enter.
Country:
Click to enter.
2d.
Site coordinates in decimal degrees (using 4-6 digits
after the decimal point): *
Latitude (DD.DDDDDD): * 35.608464
Longitude (-DD.DDDDDD): *-82.335777
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: *
Swannanoa River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving
C
water: *
The Surface Water Classification map may be found at this link:
htti)s://ncdenr.mai)s.arcgis.com/apes/webappviewer/index.html?id=6el 25ad7628f494694e259c80dd64265
French Broad
3c. In what river basin(s) is your project located? *
Choose additional (if needed)
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is
060101050602
located:
The Find Your HUC map may be found at this link:
htti)s://ncdenr.maps.arcqis.com/apes/Publiclnformation/index.html?appid=ad3a85aOc6d644aOb97cdO69db238ac3
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4. Project Description and History
4a. 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 project area is immediately adjacent to Veterans Park in Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Existing land use in the vicinity of the project includes a recreational park, undeveloped forested land, Interstate 40,
U.S. Highway 70, and single-family residences.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this
®Yes El No El Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number and/or Corps
SAW-2021-00704
Action ID (ex. SAW-0000-00000):
Attach any pertinent project history documentation
4b2. Is any portion of the work already complete? *
❑ Yes ❑x No
If yes, describe the completed work.
Click to enter text.
4c. List of other certifications or approvals/denials received from other federal, state or local agencies for work
described in this application not related to the 404 or 401.
Click to enter text.
4d. Attach an 8'h x 11" excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of
the project site.
4e. Attach an 8'h x 11" excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map
depicting the project site.
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the
0 acres
property:
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent
2,005 linear feet
and perennial) on the property:
4g1. List the total estimated acreage of all existing open waters on the
0 acres
property:
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The overall goal of this project is repair damage done to the original restoration project.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: *
To meet the goals and objectives of the Veterans Park Streambank Restoration, stream enhancement and restoration
activities will be conducted, resulting in 635 LF of permanent impacts to non -wetland waters of the United States
(WOTUS).
General construction equipment including bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, etc. will be used for construction
purposes.
4j. Attach project drawings/site diagrams/depictions of impact areas for the proposed project.
4k. Will this activity involve dredging in wetlands or waters? * _F
❑ Yes ❑x No
If yes, describe the type of dredging, the composition of the dredged material, and the locations of disposal area.
Click to enter text.
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5.
Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.
Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on
the property or in
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
proposed impact areas?
Comments:
.:lick to enter text.
5b.
If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,
❑ Preliminary ❑ Approved ❑ Emailed concurrence
what type of determination was made?
❑ Not Verified ❑x Unknown ❑ n/a
Corps AID number (ex. SAW-0000-00000):
Ciit-k fn nnfa
Name (if known): Clear Water Environmental Consultants
5c.
If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional
Agency/Consultant Company: Click to enter.
areas?
Other: Click to enter
5d.
List the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determination or State determination if a determination was made by
either agency.
Clink to Pnt,
5d1.
Attach jurisdictional determinations.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ❑x No
6b. If yes, explain.
Click to enter.
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permit(s) used, or intended to be used, to
authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity? This includes other separate and distant crossings
for linear projects that require Department of the Army authorization but don't require pre -construction
notification.
Click to enter.
7. Addresses of adjoining property owners, lessees, etc. whose property adjoins the waterbody (if more than can be
entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
Click to enter.
8. Scheduling of activity:
Click to enter.
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D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Where are the impacts associated with your project
(check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands
❑ Buffers
❑ Pond Construction
❑x Streams - tributaries
❑ Open Waters
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, complete this table for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Site #
2a1.
Impact
Reason/Type
2b.
Impact
Duration
2c.
Wetland Type
2d.
Wetland Name
2e.
Forested
?
2f.
Jurisdiction
Type
2g.
Impact Area
(ac)
W1
Choose one
emp/ Perm
Choose onE
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Y/r"
choose one
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W2
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
Choose one
Click to enter
W3
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
Choose one
Click to enter
W4
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
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Click to enter
W5
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
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Click to enter
W6
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
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Click to enter
Y/N
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W7
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
Choose one
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W8
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
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W9
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
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W10
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
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W11
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
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Y/N
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W12
Choose one
-emp/ Perm
Choose onE
Click to enter
Y/P
Choose one
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W13
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Y/N
Choose one
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W14
Choose one
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
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Y/N
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W15
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Temp/ Perm
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Y/N
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2g1. Total temporary wetland impacts
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2g2. Total permanent wetland impacts
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2g3. Total wetland impacts
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2h. Type(s) of material being discharged and the amount of each type in cubic yards:
2i. Comments:
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3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream/ tributary impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site,
complete this table for all stream/ tributary sites impacted.
** All Perennial or Intermittent streams must be verified by DWR or delegated local government
Site #*
3a
Impact
Reason*
3b.
Impact
Duration*
3c.
Impact Type*
3d.
Stream Name*
3e.
Stream
Type*
3f.
Jurisdiction
Type*
3g.
Stream Width
(avg ft) *
3h.
Impact length
(linear ft)
S1
Impact 1 — S1
Permanent
Restoration/
Enhancement
Swannanoa
River
Perennial
Both
35
215
S2
Impact 2 — S1
Permanent
Restoration/
Enhancement
Swannanoa
River
Perennial
Both
35
30
S3
Impact 3 — S1
Permanent
Restoration/
Enhancement
Swannanoa
River
Perennial
Both
35
190
S4
Impact 4 — S1
Permanent
Restoration/
Enhancement
Swannanoa
River
Perennial
Both
35
200
S5
Click to enter
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Per/Int
Choose one
Click to enter
Click to enter
S6
Click to enter
Temp/ Perm
Choose one
Click to enter
Per/Int
Choose one
Click to enter
Click to enter
S7
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Per/Int
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S18
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S19
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3i1. Total jurisdictional ditch
impact:
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3i2. Total permanent stream
impacts:
635 linear ft
M. Total temporary stream
impacts:
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3i4. Total stream and ditch
impacts:
635 linear ft
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3j. Comments:
•Permanent Impact 1 — 215 linear feet (LF) to Stream 1 results from adding 165 LF of rock toe, reshaping the thalweg
using existing material, and bank grading.
•Permanent Impact 2 — 30 LF to Stream 1 results from adding a log sill to an existing log vane.
•Permanent Impact 3 — 190 LF to Stream 1 results from stabilizing an existing riffle, reshaping the thalweg using
existing material, bank grading, and adding 250 square feet (SF) of Class II rip rap for bank stabilization.
•Permanent Impact 4 — 200 LF to Stream 1 results from resetting a log vane slope, bank grading, and adding log sills
to existing log vanes.
To meet the goals and objectives of the Veterans Park Streambank Restoration, stream enhancement and restoration
activities will be conducted, resulting in 635 LF of permanent impacts to non -wetland waters of the United States
(WOTUS).
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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., individually list all open water impacts in the table below.
4a.
Site #*
4a1.
Impact Reason
4b.
Impact
Duration*
4c.
Waterbody Name*
4d.
Activity Type*
4e.
Waterbody
Type*
4f.
Impact area
(ac)*
01
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02
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03
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04
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05
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4g.
Total temporary open water impacts
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4g.
Total permanent open water impacts
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4g.
Total open water impacts
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4h.
Comments:
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5.
Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction is proposed, complete the table below. (*This
does NOT include
offline stormwater
management ponds.)
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Pond ID
Proposed use or
Wetland Impacts
(ac)
Stream
Impacts (ft)
Upland
#
purpose of pond
Impacts (ac)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
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Filled
Excavated
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5g.
Comments:
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5h.
Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, permit ID no.:
Click to enter.
5i.
Expected pond surface area (acres):
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5j.
Size of pond watershed (acres):
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5k.
Method of construction:
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6. Buffer Impacts (DWR requirement)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. Individually list all buffer impacts.
6a. Project is in which protected basin(s)?
(Check all that apply.)
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba
❑ Jordan ❑ Goose Creek ❑ Randleman
❑ Other: .,;K to ern.
Site #*
6b.
Impact Type*
6c.
Impact Duration*
6d.
Stream Name*
6e.
Buffer
Mitigation
Required?*
6f.
Zone 1 Impact*
(sq ft)
6g.
Zone 2 Impact*
(sq ft)
131
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Temp/ Perm
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Y/N
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B2
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Y/N
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B3
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B5
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B6
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B7
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B8
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B9
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B10
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B15
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B16
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B17
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B18
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B19
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B20
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6h. Total temporary impacts:
Zone 1: Click to enter sq ft
Zone 2: Click to enter. sq ft
6h. Total permanent impacts:
Zone 1: Click to enter sq ft
Zone 2: Click to enter. sq ft
6h. Total combined buffer impacts:
Zone 1: Click to enter sq ft
Zone 2: Click to enter. sq ft
6i. Comments:
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Please attach supporting documentation (impact maps, plan sheets, etc.) for the proposed project.
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E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through project design:
All impacts are associated with stream restoration activities and will follow specific restoration protocols.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Avoidance and minimization efforts were implemented during development planning and design to the greatest extent
practicable to reduce the overall impacts on the aquatic environment while staying within nationwide permit thresholds.
The final plan demonstrates maximum avoidance and minimization efforts. Impact Sites 1-4 were identified as those
areas that demonstrate the largest failures and support the greatest rehabilitation potential in lieu of a complete
reconstruction of the project.
All sediment and erosion control measures will be removed upon completion of construction and the temporary areas
of disturbance will be stabilized and restored to pre -construction contours. The temporary haul road stream crossings
will be integrated into the stream restoration activities and will be removed upon completion of the construction project.
Authorization is requested under NWP 27 to allow stream restoration activities to be conducted "in the wet." Rock silt
checks will be utilized at the downstream end of every construction area to minimize downstream sediment
transportation. Construction will occur only in areas no larger than what can be stabilized in one day.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S., Waters of the State, or Riparian Buffers
2a. If compensatory mitigation is required, by whom is it required? * ❑ DWR ❑ Corps
(check all that apply)
2b. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this ❑ Mitigation Bank
project? * (check all that apply) ❑ In Lieu Fee Program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if using a Mitigation Bank
(Must satisfy NC General Statute143-214.11 (d1).)
3a. Name of mitigation bank:
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3b. Credits purchased/requested:
Type: Choose one
Quantity Click to enter.
Type: Choose one
Quantity Click to enter.
Type: Choose one
Quantity Click to enter.
Attach receipt and/or approval letter.
3c. Comments:
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4.
Complete if Using an In Lieu Fee Program
4a.
Attach approval letter from in lieu fee program.
4b.
Stream mitigation requested:
Click to enter. linear feet
4c.
If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
Choose one
NC Stream Temperature Classification Maps can be found under the Mitigation Concepts tab on the Wilmington
District's RIBITS website: (Please use the filter and select Wilmington district)
htti)s://ribits.usace.army.mil/ribits apex/f?i)=107:27:2734709611497::NO:RP:P27 BUTTON KEY:O
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4d.
Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
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4e.
Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
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4f.
Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
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4g.
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
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4h.
Comments:
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5. Complete if Providing a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If proposing a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan,
including mitigation credits generated.
Ack to enter.
5b. Attach mitigation plan/documentation.
6.
Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — DWR requirement
6a.
Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer
❑ Yes ❑x No
that requires buffer mitigation?
If yes, please complete this entire section — please contact DWR for more information.
6b.
If yes, identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires
mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required in the table below.
6c.
6d.
6e.
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1
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Zone 2
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6f. Total buffer mitigation required
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6g.
If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or
❑Yes El No
NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
6h.
If yes, attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services.
6i.
Comments:
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F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (DWR requirement)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers
❑ Yes ❑x No
identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. All buffer impacts and high ground impacts require diffuse flow or other form of stormwater treatment. If the
project is subject to a state implemented riparian buffer protection program, include a plan that fully documents
how diffuse/dispersed flow will be maintained.
All Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) must be designed in accordance with the NC Stormwater Design
Manual (https://deg.nc.,qov/about/divisions/energv-mineral-land-resources/energv-mineral-land-permit-
guidance/stormwater-bmp-manual).
Associated supplement forms and other documentation must be provided.
❑ Level Spreader
What Type of SCM are you
❑ Vegetated Conveyance (lower seasonal high water table- SHWT)
providing?
❑ Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
(Check all that apply)
❑ Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
❑ Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the
buffer
For a list of options to meet the diffuse flow requirements, click here.
Attach diffuse flow documentation.
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
Is this an NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's
Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?
❑ Yes ❑x No
2b.
Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as
defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
❑x Yes El No
To look up low density requirements, click here:
http://reports.oah.state. nc.us/ncac/title%2015a%20-%20environmental%20guaIity/chapter%2002%20-
%20environmental%20man agement/subchapter%20h/15a%20ncac%2002h%20.1003.pdf
2c.
Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP)
❑ Yes 0 No
reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -
approved local government stormwater program?
❑ n/a — project disturbs < 1 acre
Note: Projects that have vested rights, exemptions, or grandfathering from state or locally implemented
stormwater programs or projects that satisfy state or locally -implemented stormwater programs through use of
community in -lieu programs should answer "no" to this question.
2d.
Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply?
❑ Local Government
(Check all that apply.)
❑ State
If you have local government approval, please include the SMP on their overall impact map.
❑ Phase II ❑ USMP
Local Government Stormwater Programs
❑ NSW ❑ Water Supply
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Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using.
State Stormwater Programs * ❑ Phase II ❑ HQW or ORW
❑ Coastal Counties ❑ Other
Comments:
This project does not require a stormwater management plan.
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G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local)
® Yes ❑ No
funds or the 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 (North Carolina) Environmental
❑ Yes ❑x No
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
❑ Yes ❑ No
NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.)
Comments:
This project utilizes local funds, and does not use federal or state land.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A
NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300),
Federally Non -Jurisdictional Wetlands /Classified Surface Waters
❑ Yes ❑x No
(15A NCAC 2H. 1400) DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. If you answered "yes" to the above question, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
UJUK 1U efliel.
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future
impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby
❑ Yes ❑x No
downstream water quality? *
3b. If you answered "no", provide a short narrative description:
The project is conducting stream restoration activities, all of which will improve the aquatic environment. The proposed
activities will not result in any additional development which might impact nearby downstream waters.
3c. If yes, provide a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWR
policy. (Attach .pdf)
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project? * I ❑ Yes ❑x No ❑ N/A
4b. If yes, describe in detail the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater
generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated at a treatment plant, list the capacity
available at that plant.
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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
® Yes ❑ No
species or habitat? (I PAC weblink: https://www.fws.gov/ipac/ ffws.govl) '
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species
® Yes ❑ No
Act impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another federal agency involved?
❑ Yes ❑x No ❑ Unknown
If yes, which federal agency?
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5e. Is this a DOT project located within Divisions 1-8?
❑ Yes ❑x No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the
U.S.?
❑ Yes ❑x No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
❑ Yes ❑x No
5g1. If yes, have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as
staining, guano, bats, etc.? Representative photos of signs of bat use
❑ Yes ❑ No
can be found in the NLEB SLOPES, Appendix F, pages 3-7.
Representative photos of signs of bat use can be found in the NLEB SLOPES, Appendix F, pages 3-7. Link to
NLEB SLOPES document: http://saw-reg.usace.army.miI/NLEB/1-30-17-signed NLEB-SLOPES&apps.pdf
If you answered yes to 5g1, did you discover any signs of bat use? *
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
If yes, please show the location of the bridge on the permit drawings/ project plans
5h. Does this project involve the construction/ installation of a wind
turbine(s)?
❑ Yes ❑x No
If yes, please show the location of the wind turbine(s) on the permit drawings/ project plans (attach .pdf)
5i. Does this project involve blasting and /or other percussive activities
that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers,
ElYes ❑x No
mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this
activity on the property (attach .pdf)
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated
Critical Habitat?
A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on October 19, 2023, did not
indicate known occurrences of threatened or endangered species within the project boundary. A concurrence
request letter was submitted to the USFWS on October 25, 2023. USFWS responded on November 21, 2023,
and concurred with "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" for NLEB. Additionally, USFWS considered Section
7 consultation to be complete at that time and required no further information.
Attach consultation documentation.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as
an Essential Fish Habitat?
❑ Yes ❑x No
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Is there submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) around
the project vicinity? *
El Yes ❑x No El Unknown
Will this project affect submerged aquatic vegetation? *
❑ Yes ❑x No ❑ Unknown
Explain: Click to enter.
6b. What data source(s) did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Database
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
Link to the State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map (does not include archaeological data):
http://,qis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
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 status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or
❑ Yes ❑x No
properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data source(s) did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological
resources? *
Kimley-Horn consulted the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) HPOWEB GIS service on
October 30, 2023. No documented architectural or historic sites of significance within the project boundary were
identified.
7c. Attach historic or prehistoric documentation.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Link to the FEMA Floodplain Maps: https://msc.fema.,qov/portal/search
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? *
® Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how the project meets FEMA requirements.
Fill is being removed along a berm outside of the stream and all FEMA requirements are being met.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FIRM Panel 0609 (Effective January 6, 2010); Flood Risk Information System (FRIS)
H. Miscellaneous
Comments:
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Attach pertinent documentation or attachments not previously requested
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I. Signature *
❑x By checking the box and signing below, I, as the project proponent, certify to the following:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete, to
the best of my knowledge and belief;
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401
certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time;
• The project proponent hereby agrees that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter
66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• The project proponent hereby agrees to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66,
Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• The project proponent hereby understands that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be
enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• As the project proponent, I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN/online form.
Full Name: * Taylor Kiker
Signature: J V, �. b -
Date: * 12/18/2023
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
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Address: n J 1 r,nol 1 P, 1 d C I/VlLb0461"n NC
Phone: a � - � � C, "
Email: J05}, h19C(018
Project Name/Description: Veterans Park Streambank Restoration
Attention: The Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Re: Wetland Related Consulting and Permitting
i
1, Ito d hereby designates and authorizes Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
to act in my/our behalf as my/our agent solely for the purpose of processing Jurisdictional
Determinations, Section 404 permits/Section 401 Water Quality Certifications applications and
to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day
forward until successful completion of the permitting process or revocation by the owner.
In addition, I, the undersigned, under contract to purchase the property/properties identified
herein, do authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on -site
investigations and issuing a determination associated with Waters of the U.S. subject to Federal
jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899.
Authorized this the 11 �9 day of n:ecer'1 be r , 30
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AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

Kiker, Taylor
From: Hamstead, Byron A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:37 AM
To: Kiker, Taylor
Cc: Leslie, Andrea J
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Veterans Park Streambank Restoration (Project Code: 2023-0125612) -
Buncombe County - USFWS Concurrence
Categories: External
Thanks as always for the coordination Taylor.
We offer the following comments to inform prudent species effect determinations from the appropriate action
agency:
Based on the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) submission and the standing analysis forthe D-
Key, this project has reached the determination of "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" for the federally
endangered Northern long-eared bat (NLEB, Myotis septentrionalis). The letter generated by the D-Key is dated
October 19, 2023 for project code 2023-0125612. We appreciate project proponents' commitment to
accomplishing necessary tree clearing during the inactive season for this species to minimize incidental take.
The information provided indicates that suitable forage and/or roosting habitat for the proposed endangered
tricolored bat (TCB, Perimyotis subfiavus) may also occur within the proposed action area. Although this species is
not currently afforded legal protection under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the impact
minimization measure described above on behalf of NLEB would also support our concurrence with a "may affect,
not likely to adversely affect" determination from the appropriate action agency forTCB should it become listed in
the future. If the proposed action would not affect suitable habitat for this animal, we would not object to a "no
effect" determination from the appropriate action agency.
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a candidate species, and we appreciate the project proponent's
consideration of monarch butterflywhen evaluating the action area for impacts to federally listed species and
their habitats. This animal is also not subject to section 7 consultation, and an effects determination is not
necessary. If requested, general recommendations for pollinators including monarch butterfly can be provided
should the project proponent choose to implement them in the future.
Your evaluation indicates that suitable habitat is not present within the proposed action area for any other
federally listed species. Therefore, we consider consultation under Section 7 of the ESA to be complete at this
time and require no further information. Please be aware that obligations under section 7 of the ESA must be
reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of the identified action may affect listed species or critical
habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) the identified action is subsequently modified in a manner that
was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be
affected by the identified action.
According to Natural Heritage Program data, this reach of the Swannanoa River supports recent known
occurrences of the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis). The Tennessee River Basin population of
this animal is under review for listing under the ESA and is state listed as special concern. To minimize impacts to
this species, we request that project proponents consider the following voluntary recommendations:

• Coordinate with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (cc'd herein) to avoid/minimize
impacts to this species if you have not done so already,
• If suitable habitat for this animal occurs within the proposed action area, conduct surveys within 14 days
prior to instream activities to safely capture and relocate animals out of harm's way. The Service may be
available to assist with this effort.
• Consider alternatives to the proposed use of class II riprap (e.g. large, flat lithic material situated to provide
hellbender shelters).
• Ensure that all instream activity is minimized and accomplished from the top of bank wherever possible.
• Ensure that stringent erosion, sediment, and water quality controls are maintained throughout
construction.
Please contact me if you have any questions about our recommendations for hellbender or anything else.
Gobble gobble,
Byro n
Byron Hamstead
(he/him)
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
This email correspondence and any attachments to and from this sender is subject to the Freedom of Information Act and may be disclosed to third
parties.
From: Hamstead, Byron A <byron_hamstead @fws.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 8:44 AM
To: Kiker, Taylor <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Veterans Park Streambank Restoration (Project Code: 2023-0125612) - Buncombe County -
USFWS Concurrence
Thanks Taylor.
We have added this request to our list for review and will respond within 30d.
Regards,
B
Byron Hamstead
(he/him)
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
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parties.

From: Kiker, Taylor <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 1:59 PM
To: Hamstead, Byron A <byron_hamstead @fws.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Veterans Park Streambank Restoration (Project Code: 2023-0125612) - Buncombe County - USFWS
Concurrence
his email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or
responding.
Hey again, Byron!
This project is a proposed stream rehab —the Town of Black Mountain previously restored this stream, but a storm
event destroyed the work so KH is going back in to fix it. 3 dead trees will be removed, but that is it as far as tree
removal goes. I attached a concept site plan. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Taylor (she/her/hers)
Taylor Kiker, PWS
Kimley-Horn 1200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202
Direct: 980 296 0810 1 Mobile: [phone]
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