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North Carolina Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Subject: Preconstruction Notification — Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Marion, NC.
Action ID: 2015 -00065
Our ref: ATLBAXNC.EN01
Date: September 25, 2015 PAW
Dear Sir /Madam:
Attached are four copies of a preconstruction notification for Nationwide Permit 7, Outfall
Structures and Associated Intake Structures and check # for $240 to cover application
fees. The site is located at the Baxter Healthcare Corporation site in Marion, NC. A
preliminary jurisdictional determination was issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers for
the site on July 27, 2015.
Work at the site consists of upgrading an existing wastewater treatment facility. Portions of
the existing facility will be demolished and new structures constructed. A new discharge
pipe and outlet structure will be installed on the north bank of the North Fork Catawba
River. The existing discharge pipe will be abandoned in place and plugged. The existing
48" culvert under the access road will be replaced with a 60" concrete pipe, headwall and
riprap outlet protections. The new pipe will be buried 1 foot in the substrate. The attached
information provides more detail of the scope of work.
Approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers is also required and will be requested under
a separated request.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me either by phone or by email.
Sincerely,
ARCADIS US
Robert Lepsic, PWS
Senior Scientist
Email: robert.lepsic @arcadis - us.com
Direct line: 919 - 415 -227
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Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Q Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 7 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? I Q Yes ❑ No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? 401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑X No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank ❑ Yes ❑X No
or in -lieu fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes ❑X No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ❑X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
2b. County: McDowell
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Marion
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: I N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Baxter Healthcare Corporation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. 329/630
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Alan Weiler, Plant Manager
applicable):
3d. Street address: 65 Pitts Station Road
3e. City, state, zip: Marion, NC 28752
3f. Telephone no.: 828 - 756 -6530
3g. Fax no.: 828- 756 -4821
3h. Email address: alen.weiler @baxter.com
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑X Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consult;
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
ant Information (if applicable)
Robert Lepsic
ARCADIS G &M of NC Inc
801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300
Raleigh NC 27607
919 -415 -2278
919- 854 -5448
robert.lepsic @arcadis - us.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 1 171700126528
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): I Latitude: 38.836951 Longitude: -81.999157
1 c. Property size: 127.26 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: North Fork Catawba River 11- 24- (2.5)b
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: B and Tr
2c. River basin: Catawba HUC 03050101
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site is currently comprised of a waste water treatment plant, maintained land, forested areas and two perennial streams.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 4,413
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The project will upgrade and increase the treatment capacity of an aging, existing waste water treatment plant to increase the useful life of the facility an
additional 20 years.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
the existing wastewater treatment plant will be upgraded. This will include the construction of new facilities and the abandonment/demoldion of old structures. Approximately 10 acres of forest will be
;feared for the construction of the new facility A new discharge pipe and outlet structure will be installed on the north bank of the North Fork Catawba River. This structure will replace the old structure
.hat is located approximately 550 feet downstream.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the ❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type 0 Preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company: ARCADIS G&M of NC Inc.
Name (if known): Robert Lepsic Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
July 28, 2015. See attached.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for I ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands
❑X Streams — tributaries
❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters
❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then
complete this question for each wetland
area impacted.
2a. 2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
Type of jurisdiction
Area of
number
Corps (404,10) or
impact
Permanent (P) or
DWQ (401, other)
(acres)
Temporary (T)
W1
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W2
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
2g. Total
Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial (PER) or Type of Average Impact
number intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream length
Permanent (P) or width (linear
Temporary (T) (feet) feet)
S1 P Type In (Other) North Fork Catawba Rivr PER DWQ 40 6.75
S2 P Culvert UT to NF Catawba River PER DWQ 6 24.58
S3 Choose one -
S4 - Choose one -
S5 Choose one -
S6 Choose one - jl
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 31.33
3i. Comments:
A new outlet structure for an 18" pipe will be installed on the bank of North Fork Catawba River. The invert of the pipe will be 1,461.5 ms], 2.9 feet
above the normal water surface of the river. The structure will impact 6.75 linear feet of stream bank. The existing 48" corrugated metal pipe culvert
under the access road will be replaced with a 60" reinforced concrete pipe and headwalls. The culvert will be buried one foot. A 22 foot rip rap apron
will be installed at the outlet of the new culvert. An existing 4 foot concrete apron will be removed. See attached plans.
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4. Open Water Impacts
0 Yes 0 No If yes, permit ID no:
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
4a. 4b. 4c.
4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
impact number (if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
impacts
type
Temporary (T)
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
0 Neuse E] Tar - Pamlico Catawba E] Randleman []Other:
O1 I I
Choose one
Choose
O2 I I
Choose one
I Choose
03
Choose one
I Choose I
04
Choose one
I Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e,
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
purpose of pond
(acres)
Flooded I Filled I Excavated Flooded � Filled Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 I Choose one
5f. Total: I I I I I I
5g. Comments: I
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
0 Yes 0 No If yes, permit ID no:
+j 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
I
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer,
then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer
impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
0 Neuse E] Tar - Pamlico Catawba E] Randleman []Other:
6b. 6c.
Buffer Impact Reason for impact
6d. 6e. 6f.
Stream name Buffer Zone 1
6g.
Zone 2
number —
Permanent (P) or
mitigation impact
impact
Temporary (T)
required? (square
(square
feet)
feet)
131 I I
I Yes /No
J B2 I I
Yes/No
B3 I I
I Yes /No I
B4 I I
I Yes /No
B5 I I
I Yes /No
B6 I I
I Yes /No I I
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Even though there are no NCDWR buffer rules for the area, the project was designed to stay outside of 25 foot trout buffer from the top of stream bank
except for the pipe outlet structure and culvert replacement. The length of the driveway culvert being replaced was kept to the minimum required.
Demolition of the portions of the existing wastewater treatment plant will allow more water to infiltrate in those areas.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
No tree clearing or building demolition will occur between May 15 and August 15 to avoid potential impacts to the northern long -eared bat. An erosion
and sediment control plan will be prepared and implemented during construction. The stream will be dewatered during the driveway culvert
replacement to prevent sediment from being released to downstream waters. The new culvert will be buried and the existing concrete apron removed
from the stream bed.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ❑X No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Type: Choose one Quantity:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. I ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: I linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
Quantity:
Quantity:
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires Yes QX No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
❑ Yes ❑X No
❑ Yes ❑ No
20%
0 Yes ❑ No
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
Proposed erosion and sediment controls will include silt fence, construction entrance/exits, tree protection fencing, slope stabilization, inlet and outlet
protection, grass lined channels, and temporary and permanent seeding Per NCDENR requirements, specifications will require ground stabilization in
7 days on disturbed perimeter areas and slopes greater than 3:1. Any remaining disturbed areas left exposed for a period greater than 14 days shall
be stabilized.
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
INCDENR
McDowell County, NC
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
❑ Yes ❑X No
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
❑ORW
❑Session Law 2006 -246
[]Other:
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ❑ Yes ❑X No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State El Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental 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 NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
letter.) ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑Yes ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after - the -fact permit application? ❑Yes ❑ No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in I ❑ Yes Q No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
All work will occur on Baxter property. The waste water treatment plant is solely for water generated from the Baxter plant.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Wastewater, both sanitary and industrial, generated af the Baxter facility is treated through an existing biological treatment plant and discharged
through an outfall permitted under NPDES Permit No. NC0006564. The existing facility will continue operation until the new facility is brought online at
the end of this construction project. The new facility will have an approximate average volumetric capacity of 1,000,000 gallons per day. An
application for the new wastewater treatment plant discharge will be submitted to NC DENR for approval concurrently with this application. The
existing wastewater treatment plant has sufficient capacity to accept wastewater generated from this project.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS and NCNHP data. See attached correspondence with USFWS.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? I ❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
See attached report ER -15 -1141.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? I Q Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
An exemption has been requested from McDowell County.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FIRM 3710171700J and www.ncfloofmaps.com ( http:// fris.nc.gov /fris /index.aspx ?FIPS= 111 &ST =NC &user = General %20Public)
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name 1. Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Banos, Administrator
Governor Pat McCrory Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susan Klutta Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
September 1, 2015
Dawn Reid
Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas, Inc.
121 East First Street
Clayton, NC 27520
Re: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation, McDowell County, ER 15 -1144
Dear Ms. Reid:
Thank you for your letter of August 3, 2015, transmitting the archaeological survey report by James Stewart for
the above project.
During the course of the survey, no sites were located within the project area. Mr. Stewart has recommended
that no further archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project. We concur with this
recommendation since the project will not involve significant archaeological resources.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill- Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919- 807 -6579 or
environmental .reviewO,ncdcr.Lyov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely, W
(1� ✓ M. Bartos
cc: Robert Lepsic, Arcadis
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address- 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699 -4617 Telephone /Fax: (919) 807 - 6570/807 -6599

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
June 30, 2015
Mr. Robert Lepsic
Arcadis G &M of NC, Inc.
801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dear Mr. Lepsic:
Subject: Federally Listed Species Assessment for the Proposed Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, Adjacent to US Highway 221, North of
Marion, McDowell County, North Carolina
On June 2, 2015, we received (via e-mail) a copy of the project plans and a letter from you
requesting our review and comments on the subject project. We have reviewed the information
presented and are providing the following information to you in accordance with the provisions
of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661- 667e), and section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 -1543) (Act).
According to the information presented, Baxter Healthcare Corporation is proposing construction
activities to improve the water treatment plant located at their facility in Marion, North Carolina.
The project area consists of maintained/disturbed land, industrial development, and an area of
mature hardwood forest. The North Fork Catawba River flows along the southern boundary of
the project site. Improvements to the water treatment plant will include clearing vegetation for
the construction of new structures, rehabilitation of some existing structures, demolition some of
existing structures, and constructing a new outfall in the North Fork Catawba River. A 404/401
permit will be required for the construction of the project.
Endangered Species. We believe there is suitable habitat within the project area for the northern
long -eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) which is currently federally listed as a threatened species.
During the summer, northern long -eared bats typically roost singly or in colonies in a wide - variety of
forested habitats, underneath bark or in cavities /crevices of both live trees and snags. Northern long -
eared bats have also been documented roosting in man -made structures (i.e., buildings, barns, etc.)
during the summer. Northern long -eared bats predominately winter in hibernacula that include caves
and abandoned mine portals. It should be noted that the general habitat types described above may
not be all- inclusive, and additional habitat types may be identified as new information is obtained.
Because there is suitable summer roosting habitat on the site for northern long -eared bats, we
recommend that no tree clearing /cutting or building demolition occur between May 15 and August
15 to minimize potential impacts to this species. If you will be implementing the aforementioned

tree cutting and demolition restriction, our concurrence with a "not likely to adversely affect"
determination can be assumed from this letter and further consultation on the northern long -eared bat
is not necessary as long as circumstances remain the same.
If the tree clearing/building demolition moratorium cannot be implemented into the project
plans, additional consultation with this office will be necessary. Further consultation may
require habitat assessments, species surveys, and/or building assessments to ensure that impacts
to northern long -eared bats will be avoided. In accordance with the Act, it is the responsibility of
the appropriate federal agency or its designated representative to review its activities or programs
and to identify any such activities or programs that may affect endangered or threatened species
or their habitats. If it is determined that the proposed activity may adversely affect any species
federally listed as endangered or threatened, formal consultation with this office must be
initiated.
We are concerned that storm water runoff and the removal of riparian buffers at the proposed
site. Therefore, we recommend the following measures be implemented into the project plans in
order to avoid potential adverse effects to water quality:
Use low- impact - development techniques,' such as reduced road widths, grassed swales in
place of curb and gutter, rain gardens, and wetland retention areas, for retaining and
treating storm water runoff rather than the more traditional measures, such as large
retention ponds, etc. These designs often cost less to install and significantly reduce
environmental impacts from residential development. Design and construct storm water
outlets from the parking area to drain from the parking lot through a vegetated area prior
to reaching any natural stream or wetland area. Detention structures should be designed
to allow for the slow discharge of storm water, attenuating the potential adverse effects of
storm -water surges; thermal spikes; and sediment, nutrient, and chemical discharges.
Also, because the purpose of storm- water - control measures is to protect streams and
wetlands, no storm- water - control measures or best management practices should be
installed within any stream (perennial or intermittent) or wetland.
2. Consider the use of pervious materials (i.e., pervious concrete, interlocking/open paving
blocks, etc.) for the construction of the road and parking area. Pervious surfaces
minimize changes to the hydrology of the watershed and can be used to facilitate
groundwater recharge. Pervious materials are also less likely to absorb and store heat and
allow the cooler soil below to cool the pavement. Additionally, pervious concrete
requires less maintenance and is less susceptible to freeze /thaw cracking due to large
voids within the concrete.
3. Preserve and/or restore forested riparian buffers (a minimum 50 feet wide along
intermittent streams and 100 feet wide along perennial streams [or the full extent of the
100 -year floodplain, whichever is greater]) should be created and/or maintained along all
aquatic areas. Within the watersheds of streams supporting endangered aquatic species,
we recommend undisturbed, forested buffers that are naturally vegetated with trees,
'We recommend visiting the Environmental Protection Agency's Web site ( http : / /www.epa.govlowowlnpsllidl)for
additional information and fact sheets regarding the implementation of low- impact - development techniques.

shrubs, and herbaceous vegetation and extend a minimum of 200 feet from the banks of
all perennial streams and a minimum of 100 feet from the banks of all intermittent
streams, or the full extent of the 100 -year floodplain, whichever is greater.) Impervious
surfaces, ditches, pipes, roads, utility lines (sewer, water, gas, transmission, etc.), and
other infrastructures that require maintained, cleared rights -of -way and/or compromise
the functions and values of the forested buffers should not occur within these riparian
areas.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this project. Our mission is to conserve, protect,
and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the
American people. By working with you and giving you the appropriate information early in the
planning process, we hope to accomplish this goal. If we can be of assistance or if you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bryan Tompkins of our staff at 828/258 -3939,
Ext. 240. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log
Number 4 -2 -15 -343.
Sincerely,
- - original signed - -
Janet Mizzi
Field Supervisor

From: Leslie. Andrea J
To: Leosic. Robert
Cc: Kina. Melissa
Subject: Baxter Healthcare Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 3:26:38 PM
Attachments: imaae001.ona
Mr. Lepsic,
I received your July 14, 2015 letter requesting NC Wildlife Resources Commission input on
the Baxter Healthcare Treatment Plant Rehabilitation project regarding trout buffer rules
and construction moratoria. The project should not affect wild trout and activities do
not need to be avoided during the trout spawning moratorium. Trout buffer rules
are enforced by the NC DENR's Land Quality Section. I suggest speaking with
Melissa King in the Asheville office, who is cced here.
Andrea
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Habitat Conservation Coordinator
20830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
828 - 400 -4223
www.ncwildlife.org
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