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Smith
Pre -Construction Notification - Update
To:
Mitchell Anderson
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
From: Jason Hales — CDM Smith
Date: January 5t"12024
Andrew Moore
NC Division of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Subject: Pre -Construction Notification - Update
Buncombe County — Weaverville Pump Station and Force Main Improvements
Buncombe County, North Carolina
To Mitchell and Andrew,
On behalf of the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) of Buncombe County, CDM Smith Inc. (CDM
Smith) is pleased to submit this pre -construction notification (PCN) request update concerning the
Weaverville Pump Station and Force Main Improvements Project in Buncombe County, North
Carolina (Figures 1 and 2). Following discussions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
and the NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) on December 15th, 2023, additional measures to
minimize and avoid impacts to wetlands and streams have been incorporated into the project
design. Clarification of the proposed impacts is provided below and on the updated impact plan
sheets (attached).
Project Purpose and Need
MSD is making improvements to their Weaverville Pumping System. These improvements are a
result of the NCDWR Flow Tracking/Acceptance of Sewer Extension Application reporting the
Weaverville Pumping System as negative "available capacity" for all new sewer extensions in the
basins served by these pump stations. MSD wants to increase the system capacity to allow for
continued connection and development in the current and future services areas and address other
system deficiencies to achieve a desired 50-year service life.
Project Description
The project consists of upgrades to two existing wastewater pump stations and upgrades to
approximately 16,250 linear feet of sewer line and ancillary items (manholes, air release valves).
The new work will be installed in approximately the same location as the existing pump stations

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and sewer lines. Note there are several portions of newer, existing force mains that will remain in
place. The project is broadly summarized as: Removal of an aerial gravity sewer crossing of Reems
Creek with a buried gravity sewer that will discharge to Weaverville Pump Station No. 1 (WPS No.
1); Removal and replacement of WPS No. 1; Replacement of existing force main between WPS No. 1
and Weaverville Pump Station No. 2 (WPS No. 2); Removal and replacement of WPS No. 2;
Connection of new force main to an existing force main to remain in service; Replacement of
existing force main from a point 1,780 LF downstream of WPS No. 2 to its transition to an existing
gravity sewer at Riverside Drive (NC Highway 251); Tying into existing gravity sewer at Riverside
Drive, near MSD's hydroelectric plant; Replacement of existing Air Release Valves along force main.
Construction for the infrastructure improvements will include work along new sewer right-of-way,
existing sewer right-of-way and NCDOT right-of-way. More details regarding the proposed work
are shown on the impact plan sheets. Temporary wetland and stream impacts would be in place for
less than 90 days each. Each individual temporary impact would be limited to a very short time, just
enough to install the infrastructure. Standard construction and pipe installation equipment such as
cranes, excavators, dump trucks, and similar vehicles would be used for the project. Proper erosion
and sedimentation control measures would be employed throughout the project.
Jurisdictional Features
Mr. Jason Hales of CDM Smith conducted a wetland delineation within the PSA on March 28th 29th
30th, and 31st, 2022 and April 1st, 2022. Fourteen wetland areas, eleven perennial streams, and
eleven intermittent streams were identified in the PSA during the delineation (Figures 6 through 6h
from the PJD request attached). Table 1 provides a summary of the delineated features within the
PSA.
Table 1. Summary of potential waters of the United States in the PSA
Feature
name/number
Wetland/Stream
type
Latitude
Longitude
Cowardin
class
Size of resource in
study area (acre)
WA
Wetland
35.685859
-82.601445
PFO
0.20
WB
Wetland
35.684924
-82.601591
PFO
0.26
WC
Wetland
35.683819
-82.602656
PFO
0.46
WD
Wetland
35.681889
-82.605023
PFO/PEM
0.65
WE
Wetland
35.680184
-82.606460
PFO/PEM
0.60
WF
Wetland
35.675927
-82.607773
PFO
0.35
WG
Wetland
35.674834
-82.608600
PFO
0.03
WH
Wetland
35.670580
-82.607248
PFO
0.06
WI
Wetland
35.670168
-82.606701
PEM
0.04
WJ
Wetland
35.668587
-82.606158
PFO
0.08
WK
Wetland
35.667658
-82.605427
PFO
0.04
WL
Wetland
35.667258
-82.605169
PFO
0.17

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Feature
name/number
Wetland/Stream
type
Latitude
Longitude
Cowardin
class
Size of resource in
study area (acre)
WM
Wetland
35.665354
-82.605925
PFO
0.01
WN
Wetland
35.661550
-82.609441
PEM
0.15
SA
Intermittent
35.688352
-82.598815
R4SBC
76 LF (0.01 acre)
SB - Reems
Creek
Perennial
35.687820
-82.599582
R3UBH
1,801 LF (1.52 acre)
SC
Intermittent
35.683929
-82.602492
R4SBC
655 LF (0.07 acre)
SC
Perennial
35.685947
-82.601523
R3UBH
1,187 LF (0.19 acre)
SD
Intermittent
35.684211
-82.601999
R4SBC
97 LF (0.01 acre)
SE
Intermittent
35.681895
-82.604959
R4SBC
102 LF (0.01 acre)
SF - Blue
Branch
Perennial
35.680745
-82.605958
R3UBH
205 LF (0.04 acre)
SG
Intermittent
35.680144
-82.606524
R4SBC
192 LF (0.01 acre)
SH
Intermittent
35.675854
-82.607833
R4SBC
611 LF (0.05 acre)
SI
Perennial
35.674817
-82.608604
R3UBH
248 LF (0.07 acre)
SJ
Perennial
35.670988
-82.607568
R3UBH
2,226 LF (0.65 acre)
SK
Intermittent
35.670925
-82.607303
R4SBC
16 LF (0.001 acre)
SL
Intermittent
35.669699
-82.606162
R4SBC
47 LF (0.004 acre)
SM
Perennial
35.667651
-82.605144
R3UBH
61 LF (0.01 acre)
SN
Intermittent
35.661426
-82.609437
R4SBC
564 LF (0.02 acre)
SN
Perennial
35.659744
-82.609869
R3UBH
671 LF (0.13 acre)
SO
Intermittent
35.658105
-82.605210
R4SBC
100 LF (0.01 acre)
SP
Intermittent
35.657555
-82.603255
R4SBC
101 LF (0.01 acre)
SQ
Perennial
35.656625
-82.602278
R3UBH
50 LF (0.01 acre)
SR
Perennial
35.651559
-82.599486
R3UBH
123 LF (0.01 acre)
SS
Perennial
35.651006
-82.599179
R3UBH
66 LF (0.01 acre)
ST - French
Broad River
perennial
35.656106
-82.603668
R3RBH
4,562 LF (2.61 acre)
LF: linear feet

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Proposed Impacts
Permanent and temporary impacts to wetlands and streams would be necessary to improve the
sewer infrastructure serving the sewerage basin's customers. The proposed wetland and stream
impacts are described below, summarized in Tables 2 and 3 below, and shown on the attached
impacts plan sheets.
Wetland Impacts
There are 0.583 acres of proposed permanent wetlands impacts for conversion, construction
access, and sewer line installation along the sewer alignment (Impacts plan sheets C-302, C-303, C-
304, and C-309; Impact numbers W1, W2, W5, W6, and W7). These areas will be cleared of
vegetation, used for the installation of the sewer line, and maintained for future access following
the sewer installation.
There are a total of 0.583 acres of proposed permanent wetland impacts.
There are 0.089 acres of proposed temporary wetlands impacts for construction access and sewer
line installation along the sewer alignment (Impacts plan sheets C-303, C-312, and C-400; Impact
numbers W3, W4, and W8). These areas are in currently maintained easements. They will be used
for the sewer line installation and continue to be maintained for future access.
There are a total of 0.089 acres of proposed temporary wetland impacts.
In wetland areas used for the sewer line installation the material from the trench will be used to
back fill and will be returned to the trench after the sewer line installation. Impacted wetland areas
within the planned maintenance corridors will be seeded with native wetland herbaceous species
and then be maintained as herbaceous wetlands for future access following the sewer installation.
There are a total of 0.672 acres of proposed wetland impacts (permanent and temporary).
Table 2. Wetland Impacts Summary
Impact
Impact
Sheet
Impact
Wetland
Impact Reason
Size
#
#
Type
Name
JM
(acres)
W1
302
Per
WC
sted Fore
Conversion, construction access,
0.189
sewer installation
W2
303
Per
WD
Forested
Conversion, construction access,
0.172
sewer installation
W3
303
Temp
WD
Emergent
Construction access, sewer
0.025
installation
W4
303
Temp
WE
Emergent
Construction access, sewer
0.021
installation
W5
303,
Per
WE
Forested
Conversion, construction access,
0.182
304
sewer installation

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Impact
Impact
Sheet
Impact
Wetland
Wetland
Impact Reason
Size
#
#
Type
Name
Type
(acres)
W6
309
Per
WK
Forested
Conversion, construction access,
0.008
sewer installation
W7
309
Per
WL
Forested
Conversion, construction access,
0.032
sewer installation
W8
312,
Temp
WN
Emergent
Construction access
0.043
400
Total Permanent Wetland Impacts
0.583
Total Temporary Wetland Impacts
0.089
Total Combined Wetland Impacts
0.672
Stream Impacts
There are 216-linear feet of proposed permanent stream impacts for rip rap and bank stabilization
to protect the sewer infrastructure (Impacts plan sheets C-103, C-300, C-308 and C-309; Impact
numbers S2, S4, S12 and S16). The proposed impacts are associated with bank stabilization for the
Reems Creek crossings (S2 and S4), bank stabilization along Stream J (S12) adjacent to Old Marshall
Highway, and culvert protection on Stream J (S16) at Canoe Lane.
There are a total of 216-linear feet of proposed permanent stream impacts.
There are 882-linear feet of proposed temporary stream impacts for dewatering, construction
access, and sewer line installation along the alignment (Impacts plan sheets C-103, C-302, C-303, C-
304, C-306, C-307, C-308, C-309, C-312, C-314, C-315, and C-317; Impact numbers S1, S3, S4, S5, S6,
S7, S8, S9, 510, 511, 513, S14 and S15). Temporary impacts lengths for the Reems Creek crossings
(S1 and S3) are included within the permanent impact lengths for those crossings.
There are a total of 882-linear feet of proposed temporary stream impacts.
The stream bed in areas of proposed temporary stream impacts will be restored to pre -project
elevations and widths using natural stream bed material. Temporarily impacted stream banks in
the maintained easements will be restored through regrading, seeding, and woven coir fiber mat,
and then be maintained for future maintenance access. Temporarily impacted stream banks outside
of the maintained easements (applies to S9, 510, 519, 520, 521, and S22) will be restored through
regrading, seeding, woven coir fiber mat, and live staking of deep-rooted native species (typical
details shown on sheet CD-5). All work in or adjacent to streams will be conducted so that the
flowing stream does not come in contact with the disturbed area (typical detail shown on sheet CD-
5). Sewer installation across Reems Creek at both locations will occur in two phases using
cofferdams (details and notes shown on sheet CD-13). The first phase will span approximately 55
percent of the stream and the second phase will span approximately 60 percent of the stream.
There are a total of 1,098-linear feet of proposed permanent and temporary stream impacts.

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Table 3. Stream Impacts Summary
Average
Impact
Impact
Impact
Impact
Sheet
Impact
Stream
Stream
Impact
Stream
Length
Size
Size
#
#
Type
Name
Type
Reason
Width
(if)
(sgft)
(acres)
(feet)
S1
103
Temp
SB -
Per
Dewatering,
55
0
Reems
construction
(114)
Creek
access, sewer
installation
S2
103
Perm
SB -
Per
Rip rap, bank
55
114
271
0.006
Reems
stabilization
Creek
S3
300
Temp
SB -
Per
Dewatering,
55
0
Reems
construction
(54)
Creek
access, sewer
installation
S4
300
Perm
SB -
Per
Rip rap, bank
55
54
127
0.003
Reems
stabilization
Creek
S5
302
Temp
SD
Int
Dewatering,
5
26
construction
access, sewer
installation
S6
302
Temp
SC
Int
Dewatering,
5
255
construction
access, sewer
installation
S7
303
Temp
SF-
Per
Dewatering,
7
31
Blue
construction
Branch
access, sewer
installation
S8
303,
Temp
SG
Int
Dewatering,
3
195
304
construction
access, sewer
installation
S9
306
Temp
SH
Int
Dewatering,
4
29
construction
access, sewer
installation
S10
306
Temp
SI
Per
Dewatering,
6
41
construction
access, sewer
installation
S11
307
Temp
SJ
Per
Dewatering,
14
20
construction

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Average
Impact
Impact
Impact
Impact
Sheet
Impact
Stream
Stream
Impact
Stream
Length
Size
Size
#
#
Type
Name
Type
Reason
Width
(if)
(sgft)
(acres)
(feet)
access, sewer
installation
S12
308
Perm
SJ
Per
Rip rap, bank
13
25
70
0.002
stabilization
S13
308
Temp
SL
Per
Dewatering,
4
7
construction
access, sewer
installation
S14
309
Temp
SJ
Per
Dewatering,
13
30
construction
access, sewer
installation
S15
309
Temp
SJ
Per
Dewatering,
11
49
construction
access, sewer
installation
S16
309
Perm
SJ
Per
Rip rap,
5
23
131
0.003
culvert
protection
S17
309
Temp
SJ
Per
Dewatering,
5
13
construction
access, sewer
installation
S18
312
Temp
SN
Int
Dewatering,
2
20
construction
access
S19
312
Temp
SN
Per
Dewatering,
8
37
construction
access, sewer
installation
S20
314
Temp
SO
Int
Dewatering,
6
48
construction
access, sewer
installation
S21
314
Temp
SP
Int
Dewatering,
4
41
construction
access, sewer
installation
S22
315
Temp
SQ
Per
Dewatering,
7
5
construction
access, sewer
installation

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Average
Impact
Sheet
Impact
Stream
Stream
Impact
Stream
Impact
Impact
Impact
Length
Size
Size
#
#
Type
Name
Type
Reason
Width
(if)
(sgft)
(acres)
(feet)
S23
317
Temp
SR
Per
Dewatering,
5
21
construction
access, sewer
installation
S24
317
Temp
ST
Per
Dewatering,
4
14
construction
access, sewer
installation
Total Permanent Stream Impacts
216
599
0.014
Total Temporary Stream Impacts
882
Total Combined Stream Impacts
1,098
If: linear feet; sgft: square feet
Avoidance and Minimization
The proposed wetland and stream impacts have been kept to the minimum possible to allow the
sewer infrastructure installation and would be a maximum of potential impacts to the features. The
actual construction efforts to replace and install the infrastructure will likely require less than the
proposed totals. Actual land clearing will be the minimum necessary to install the infrastructure.
To reduce potential impacts, most of the proposed alignment follows the existing sewer alignment
and will be a replacement in the same location. The proposed alignment was altered in some
locations and the limits of disturbance was reduced, following the wetland delineation. The
construction corridors in wetlands were reduced and kept to a maximum of 25 feet wide. Planned
permanent maintenance corridors in wetlands and streams are 20 feet wide in most locations,
especially across wetland features, and are a maximum of 25 feet wide. There are a few locations
where new alignments were included to avoid or reduce potential impacts. A portion of the
proposed alignment along Stream C was moved from the existing force main alignment to avoid
impacts to that stream and Wetland B (Sheets C-301 and C-302). The existing force main can be
seen as a single light green line with a FM label. The proposed alignment is a double dark green line.
A portion of the proposed alignment along Stream H was moved from the existing force main
alignment to avoid impacts to that stream and Wetland G (Sheet C-305). This relocation also
minimized potential impacts at the crossing of Stream I with a better angle and less disturbance
(Sheet C-306). Both proposed stream crossings are now closer to the existing roadway impacts.
Following consultation with USCAE and NCDWR, proposed impacts to Stream SC and Wetland C
were reduced.
Stream crossings will use temporary bridgemats to limit stream bed and bank disturbance.
Temporary bridgemats across streams will be installed so as not to restrict stream flow or cause
dis-equilibrium. In wetlands and across stream channels, stumps will be grubbed only as needed to

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install the infrastructure, and remaining stumps will be cut off at grade level. The general stripping
of topsoil within wetlands along the construction corridor will be avoided. Heavy equipment
working in wetlands will be placed on mats to minimize soil disturbance and compaction. Work in
wetlands will be limited to only what is necessary to install the infrastructure. There will be no
change in pre -construction contours of waters of the United States in temporarily impacted areas.
Erosion control matting that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine will not be used along
streambanks or within wetlands. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be
inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to
minimize the exposure of equipment to surface waters to the maximum extent practicable.
Mitigation
Mitigation of 0.583 riparian wetland credits is proposed for 0.583 acres of wetland conversion
associated with the planned sewer installation and maintenance easements. A total of 0.583
wetland mitigation credits would be purchased from a private bank in the Upper French Broad
06010105 River Basin or from the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS). A
statement of availability (SOA) for 0.029 wetland credits from Resource Environmental Solutions is
attached. A mitigation acceptance letter for 0.561 riparian wetland credits from the NCDMS is
attached.
Please contact us with questions or if additional information is required.
Sincerely,
Jason Hales
Wetland Scientist
CDM Smith
910-520-1832 halesjcPcdmsmith.com
Attachments: Figure 1- Site Location Map
Figure 2 -Project Study Area Map
Figure 6 - Preliminary Wetland Boundary Map
Proposed Impacts Plan Sheets
Wetland Mitigation SOA and NCDCM acceptance letter

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Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC Stream and Wetland Banks
Statement of Availability October 12, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mitchell Anderson
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801
Re Project: Weaverville Pump Station and Force Main Improvements
This document confirms that Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe Count x (Applicant) for the
Weaverville Pump Station and Force Main Improvements (Project) has expressed an interest to utilize 0.029
Riparian Wetland Mitigation Credits from the Environmental Banc & Exchange sponsored RES French Broad 05
Stream Umbrella Mitigation Bank, specifically from the Shiitake Ridge Site in the French Broad HUC 06010105. As the
official Bank Sponsor, Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC, attests to the fact that mitigation is available for
reservation at this time.
These mitigation credits are not considered secured, and consequently are eligible to be used for alternate purposes
by the Bank Sponsor, until payment in full is received from the Applicant resulting in the issuance of a Mitigation
Credit Transfer Certificate by the bank acknowledging that the Applicant has fully secured credits from the bank and
the Banker has accepted full responsibility for the mitigation obligation requiring the credits/units.
The Banker will issue the Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate within three (3) days of receipt of the purchase price.
Banker shall provide to Applicant a copy of the Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate and a documented copy of the
debit of credits from the Bank Official Credit Ledger(s), indicating the permit number and the resource type secured
by the applicant. A copy of the Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate, with an updated Official Credit Ledger will also
be sent to regulatory agencies showing the proper documentation.
If any questions need to be answered, please contact me at 919-209-1055 or [e-mail].
Best Regards,
Amy Staley
Credit Sales Manager
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MARC RECKTENWALD
Director
Shaun Armistead
Metropolitan Sewerage District -BC
2028 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 14, 2023
Expiration of Acceptance: 4/14/2024
Project: Weaverville Pump Station & Force Main Improvements County: Buncombe
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to
accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as
indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in -
lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will
be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or
authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not
received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will
expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy
of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must
be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is
calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are
requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation
required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the
impact amounts shown below.
River Basin
Impact Location
8-di it HUC
Impact Type
Impact Quantity
French Broad
06010105
Riparian Wetland
0.561
French Broad
06010105
Cool Stream
212
Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact [e-mail].
Sincerely, lkv du�
FOR James. B Stanfill
Deputy Director
cc: Mona Ellum, agent
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Mitigation Services
217 West Jones Street 1 1652 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
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