20240038 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20240123

Moore, Andrew W
From: Moore, Andrew W
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:03 AM
To: Jessica Waller
Cc: Anderson, Mitchell L CIV USARMY CESAW (USA); [e-mail]
Subject: RE: [External] AB Tech Stream Restoration Project, AID: SAW-2023-02505
Jessica,
Please copy me on your response to the Corps' request below. The project will be placed on -hold until this information is
received.
Andrew W Moore, P.G.
Environmental Specialist ll, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Anderson, Mitchell L CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2024 1:19 PM
To: Jessica Waller <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Cc: Moore, Andrew W <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] AB Tech Stream Restoration Project, AID: SAW-2023-02505
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On Dec 22, 2023, the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) received your application requesting
verification of coverage under section 404 Nationwide Permit 27. The USACE has determined that your application
is incomplete and cannot be processed without the additional information requested within this email. Please
submit the requested information by February 22, 2024 by emailing [e-mail].
1. The impact table provided with the subject PCN submission does not list all impacts to aquatic resources. As the
Corps has not performed a determination that the non -wetland waters UT1/UT2 are non -jurisdictional Waters
of the United States, all non -wetland waters containing an ordinary highwater mark and all wetlands are
potentially jurisdictional Waters of the United States. This office requests an onsite meeting to observe the
aquatic resources on the parcel and to determine if the upper reached of UT1 and UT2 contain an ordinary
high water mark. If the Corps determines the upper extent of UT1 and UT2 contain an ordinary high water

mark, such features will need to be included with the projects impacts calculations. Items 2-5 will be
applicable in the event these channels are considered potentially jurisdiction Waters of the United States.
2. Sheet 1.1 indicated the conversion of a non -wetland water to an open water "proposed upper pond" as well as
to a wetland "Upper Wetland". Please clarify the type of impacts proposed in this area as well as the need for
the impact.
3. Sheet 1.2 indicates the construction of a walking trail that crosses the non -wetland water. Will this proposed
crossing result in impacts to the aquatic resource? For example, is there a proposed bridge that required footers
places below the Ordinary high water mark of this feature?
4. Sheet 1.2 indicates fill placed in segments of channel UT 1 and UT 2. Please ensure to include these impacts on
the proposed PCN.
5. Please note, Nationwide Permit 27 does not authorize the conversion of a stream or natural wetlands to another
aquatic habitat type (e.g., the conversion of a stream to wetland or vice versa) or uplands. The subject project
proposes conversion for upper and lowered wetland. Nationwide permit 18 allows for the conversion of non -
wetland waters to wetlands, however, the proposed work may exceed the limits of NWP 18. https://saw-
reg.usace.army.mil/NWP2021/NWP-18.pdf
6. Impact S2 is labeled as bank stabilization within the impact table. Plans received with this submission indicates
instream work to construct log veins and riffles. This office notes instream work in proposed within impact areas
S2.
7. Based on review of the endangered species potentially occurring within the vicinity of the project area, the
USACE must coordinate with the USFWS regarding potential impacts to endangered species. Please provide a
report of the field surveys conducted and mentioned in section 5j of the subject PCN. Please also provide a list of
measure proposed to ensure impacts to the listed species below are avoided. Below is a list of species
potentially occurring within the vicinity of the project area.
Table 2.
IPAC Species
Species Name (common (scientific))
Appalachian elktoe (Alasmidonta raveneliana)
Federal Status
Endangered
bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii)
Similarity of Appearance (Threaten
Gray bat (Myotis grisescens)
Endangered
Mountain sweet pitcher -plant (Sarracenia rubra ssp.
jonesii)
Endangered
Northern Long -Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis)
Endangered
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Mitchell Anderson
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
USACE —Wilmington District
828.271.7980, ext. 4231
Mitchell.l.anderson(a)usace.army.mil

From: Jessica Waller <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2024 9:47 AM
To: Anderson, Mitchell L CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] AB Tech Stream Restoration Project
Good Morning Mitchell,
We spoke on the phone Friday (1/19) about additional T&E documentation needs from the Corps for the AB Tech
Stream Restoration Project. You mentioned sending a follow-up email for clarity, can you send that myway when
you have the time.
Thankyou,
Jess Waller I Environmental Scientist
0:828.774.5547 M:504-913-6238
Pronouns: she/her
Wildlands Engineering, Inc
167-B Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806