20151134 Ver 1_401 Application_20151015

@McGill
N C Deptl of EENR
A S S 0 C I A T E S OCT282095
WINSTON -SALEM
REGIONAL OFFICE
October 23, 2015
US Army Corps of Engineeis
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
15 I Patton Ave, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801 -5006
Attn Tasha Alexander
RE Town of Boone, Highland Avenue, Pipe Repair Project
Pre- Constiuction Notification. NWP 93
Dear Ms Alexander
On behalf of our client, Town of Boone, please find enclosed a PCN application for the
referenced project dated October 23, 2015 The purpose of the project is to repair an existing
headwall and failing plate arch culvert running under Highland Avenue in Boone, NC A
NWP -3 is requested to complete the proposed work Please see attached copy in PCN
application
One courtesy copy of the PCN application is being provided to the NCDENR, Division of Water
Resources and one copy of the PCN application is being provided to the NC Wildlife Resource
Commission. McGill Associates, P A is the Authorized Agent (form included) and should be
copied on all project correspondence Please let us know if you have any questions or comments
Sincerely,
Joh Vilas
McGill Associates, P A
Program Services Manager- Environmental
Cc Sue Homewood, Winston -Salem Regional Office - NCDWR
Andrea Leslie, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Mark Cathey, P E — Project Engineer
Eric Gustaveson, Town of Boone— Public Works Deputy Director
McGill Associates, P A Project # 15 05309
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(Alice (838) 386 -1920 • !'at, (R28) ?86 -1923

Corp Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info
1 Project Name Town of Boone, Highland Avenue Pipe Repair Project
2 Name of Property Owner /Applicant Right -of -Way, Town of Boone
3 Name of Consultant/Agent McGill Associates P A
*Agent authorization needs to be attached
4 Related /Previous Action lD numbers(s)
5 Site Address Intersection of Hwv 32l,Blowmg Rock Road and Highland Avenue
6 Subdivision Name
7 City Boone
8 County Watauga
9 Lat 36 2087 ON 81 6735 0W
10 Quadrangle Name Boone, NC
1 I Waterway Boone Creek
12 Watershed New River
13 Requested Action
®Nationwide Permit # 3
❑ General Permit#
❑ Jurisdictional Determination Request
❑ Pre - Application Request
The following information will be completed by Corps office
AID
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose
Site /Waters Name
Keywords

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OCT 2 8 2015
WINSTON -SALEM
REGIONAL OFFICE
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Corps action ID no
DWQ project no
Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008
Town of Boone, Highland Avenue Pipe Replacement Project NWP #3 PCN Application
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Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
la
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 3 or General Permit (GP) number
1c
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1 d
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply)
❑ 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
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification
® Yes ❑ No
For the record only for Corps Permit
❑ Yes ® No
1 f
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 or in -lieu
fee program
❑ Yes
® No
1g
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1 h
below
❑ Yes
® No
1h
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2.
Project Information
2a
Name of project
Town of Boone, Highland Avenue Pipe Repair Project
2b
County
Watauga
2c
Nearest municipality / town
Boone
2d
Subdivision name
N/A
2e
NCDOT only, T I P or state
project no
3.
Owner Information
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
Town of Boone - Right of Way
3b
Deed Book and Page No
N/A - County Owned Right of Way
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
Eric Gustaveson, Town of Boone, Public Works Deputy Director
3d
Street address
567 West King Street
3e
City, state, zip
Boone, NC 28607
3f
Telephone no
828 - 268 -6230
3g
Fax no
828 - 268 -6208
3h
Email address
enc gustaveson @townofboone net
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
® 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/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
John C Was
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
McGill Associates, P A
5c
Street address
468 New Market Blvd Ste B
5d
City, state, zip
Boone, NC 28607
5e
Telephone no
(828) 386 -1920
5f
Fax no
(828) 386 -1923
5g
Email address
John vilas @mcgdlengineers com
Town of Boone, Highland Avenue Pipe Replacement Project NWP #3 PCN Application
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1 a
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
Project Site is in the Right -of -Way of Highland Avenue
1 b
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 36 2087 Longitude - 81 6735
(DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1c
Property size
N/A
2.
Surface Waters
2a
Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc ) to
Boone Creek
proposed project
2b
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
C,Tr +
2c
River basin map is available at
New River
http Hh2o enr state nc us /adman /maps/
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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 Project Site is an approx 33 linear foot section of Boone Creek flowing through an approx 134" Plate Arch Culvert
(PAC) which crosses under Highland Avenue in Boone, NC Boone Creek averages 11' in width within the Project Site
The existing 134" PAC runs from an opening on the northwestern edge of Highland Avenue approximately 22 feet to a
large concrete culvert box sitting on the southeastern edge of Highland Avenue
The bottom portion of the 134" PAC has deteriorated to the point where it is an erosion /safety concern for Highland
Avenue A sink hole developed on Highland Avenue within the Project Site during a rain event in July 2015 due to the
malfunctioning pipe
The surrounding area of the Project Site is mixed use commercial and residential along US Hwy 321, Blowing Rock
Road The Project Site is adjacent to commercial parking areas to the northwest and southeast
3b
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
N/A
3c
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
Tributaries have not been delineated beyond the scope of the Project Site Proiect Site encompasses approximately 33
linear feet of perennial Boone Creek
3d
Explain the purpose of the proposed project
The Town of Boone, Highland Avenue Pipe Repair Project will repair the existing approx 22 feet of 134" PAC crossing
under Highland Avenue The repairs will eliminate erosion problems and sediment pollution, improve road safety, and
eliminate potential damaging effects to Highland Avenue
3e
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
The Town of Boone, Highland Avenue Pipe Repair Project proposes to resurface an existing headwall and repair approx
22 feet of 134" PAC crossing under Highland Avenue in Boone NC
Typical concrete pumping and hauling equipment will be used for this project
The proposed work will involve the resurfacing of an existing, (approx 22 feet) 134" PAC and headwall An
approximately 1' x 7' footer will be excavated and poured in place with fiber reinforced cement at the base of the 134"
PAC inlet/headwall to restrict stream flow from undercutting the existing headwall 0' permanent impact — S1) The
existing rock headwall will be resurfaced with fiber reinforced concrete and 'tied' into footer and PAC
The interior of the 134" PAC will be scoured and mortar pumped into damaged inverts to seal the bottom Centnpipe fiber
reinforced cement will be sprayed to a thickness of approximately 2 5" to re- establish the whole interior of the deteriorated
PAC Temporary stream impacts of 32 feet will result from the proposed work by restricting creek flow with sand bags or
aqua dams and utilizing a pump- around This proposed pump around diversion will ensure that all work will occur in the
dry, and that the cement will have adequate time to cure before stream flow is released
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4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the pasty
Comments
El Yes ®No El Unknown
4b
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known)
Agency /Consultant Company
Other
4d
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5.
Project History
5a
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
6.
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b
If yes, explain
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ® 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 jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
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
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ®P ®T
Culvert/Excavation
Boone Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
10
32' Temp
1' Perm
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
33
31 Comments 32' Temporary stream impacts at Boone Creek associated with pipe and headwall repair, and pump- around
diversion 1' Permanent stream impacts due to excavation and placement of cement footer for PAC
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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 then indiv ually list all open water impacts below
4a
Open water
impact number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑ PEI T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑ PEI T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g Comments
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below
5a
Pond ID
number
5b
Proposed use or purpose
of pond
5c
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no
51 Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
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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.
❑ Neuse
El Tar-Pamlico El Other
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba
❑ Randleman
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f
6g
Buffer impact
number —
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary T
impact
required?
B1 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P ❑T
F-1 Yes
❑ No
83 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer impacts
61 Comments
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D.
Impact Justification and Mitigation
1.
Avoidance and Minimization
1a
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
Pipe and headwall repair will be limited to the eroded /damaged area minimizing disturbance Excavation within exposed
stream channel will be minimal, special care will be taken not to disturb the area during high water or rain events
b
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
No sediment and erosion control measures in stream channel A pump- around diversion will be used so that all work in
Iurisdictional waters will occur in the dry Poured concrete will not come in to contact with stream flow until properly cured
The contractor will monitor weather forecasts for 48 hour rain free window before beginning work
2.
Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a
Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ® No
2b
If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3.
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a
Name of Mitigation Bank
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
3c Comments
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
❑ Yes
4b
Stream mitigation requested
linear feet
4c
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
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
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4h
Comments
5.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
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
buffer mitigation? If yes, you will have to fill out this entire form — please
contact the State for more information
❑ Yes ® No
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
Zone
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e
Required mitigation
(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
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
lb
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
No change in site imperviousness
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why No stormwater rules using a NWP #3
application
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
❑ Certified Local Government
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Town of Boone
❑ Phase II
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
El USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
® Other None
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ® No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply)
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
® Other None
4b
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ® No
5
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ 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 ❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
lb
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
❑ 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
letter )
❑ Yes ❑ 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 ® 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
❑ Yes ® 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
No change from the onginal or intended use, no extension of services
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
No sewage disposal associated with 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?
❑ Raleigh
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?
http / /fws gov /raleigh /species /cntylist/watauga html
The vicinity of the protect area includes potential habitat for the Northern Long -eared Bat but the proposed project will not
involve the cutting of any trees the project will also occur after August 15, 2015 and before May 15, 2016
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
http Hccma nos noaa gov /products /biogeography /sa -efh!
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 ® 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?
http / /qis ncdcr gov /hpoweb/
Project site is located more than 1,000 feet from the Horn in the West Amphitheater and nearest historical structure
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
® Yes ❑ No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements No change in floodplain elevations
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? http / /fns nc govffns /Home aspx ?ST =NC
John C Vilas
10/23/2015
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT NO. N/A PLAN NO. N/A PARCEL ID. N/A - Town of Boone R/W
STREET ADDRESS Highland Avenue, Boone, NC 28607
Please print:
Property Owner, Town of Boone
Property Owner:
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
JOHN C. VILAS of MCGILL ASSOCIATES P.A.
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of
this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
Property Owner's Address (if different than property above)
Telephone: [phone]
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
Au onzed Signature
Date:
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Photo One: View looking Northwest at Project Area
across Highland Avenue. Culvert opening and top
of existing headwall visible in center of photo.
Photo Two: View looking Northeast at existing
headwall, 134" PAC opening, and Boone Creek
flowing from left to right.
Photo Three: View looking Southwest at existing
headwall, 134" PAC opening, and Boone Creek
flowing from right to left.
Photo Four: View looking Southwest along
Highland Avenue. PAC opening, and Boone
Creek flowing from right to left.
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Photo Five: View looking South at Project Area
Photo Two: View looking Southeast at Project
across Highland Avenue. Culvert box area visible
Area across Highland Avenue. Culvert box area
in center of photo.
visible in lower center of photo.
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APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
This form should be completed by following the instructions provided in Section iV of the JD Form instructional Guidebook
SECTION[: BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD):
B. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
C. PROJECT LOCATION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
State NC County /parish/borough Watauga City Boone
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format) Lat 36 2087° R Long -81 6735° W
Universal Transverse Mercator
Name of nearest waterbody Boone Creek
Name of nearest Traditional Navigable Water (TNW) into which the aquatic resource flows New River
Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 05050001
® Check if map /diagram of review area and /or potential Jurisdictional areas is /are available upon request
❑ Check if other sites (e g , offsite mitigation sites, disposal sites, etc ) are associated with this action and are recorded on a
different JD form
D. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination Date
❑ Field Determination Date(s)
SECTION ii: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
A. RHA SECTION 10 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.
There r Ar o 'navigable waters of the US ' within Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) Jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in the
review area [Required]
❑, Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide
❑ Waters are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce
Explain
B. CWA SECTION 404 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.
There Are "waters of the US 'within Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 328) in the review area [Required]
1. Waters of the U.S.
a. Indicate presence of waters of U.S. in review area (check all that apply): i
❑ TNWs. including territorial seas
❑ Wetlands adjacent to TNWs
® Relatively permanent waterS2 (RPWs) that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
❑ Non -RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
❑ Wetlands directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
❑ Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
❑ Wetlands adjacent to non -RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
❑i Impoundments of jurisdictional waters
❑( Isolated (interstate or intrastate) waters, including isolated wetlands
b. Identify (estimate) size of waters of the U.S. in the review area:
Non - wetland waters 33 linear feet 10 width (ft) and /or acres
Wetlands acres
c. Limits (boundaries) of, jurisdiction based on 4987 Delineation Manual
Elevation of established OHWM (if known)
2. Non - regulated waters /wetlands (check if applicable):3
❑I Potentially jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands were assessed within the review area and determined to be not jurisdictional
Explain
Boxes checked below shall be supported by completing the appropriate sections in Section IIi below
` For purposes of this form, an RPW is defined as a tributary that is not a TNW and that typically flows year -round or has continuous flow at least ` seasonally"
(e g , typically 3 months)
' Supporting documentation is presented in Section III F

SECTION Ili: CWA ANALYSIS
A. TNWs AND WETLANDS ADJACENT TO TNWs
The agencies will assert jurisdiction over TNWs and wetlands adjacent to TNWs. If the aquatic resource is a TNW, complete
Section III.A.1 and Section III.D.1. only; if the aquatic resource is a wetland adjacent to a TNW, complete Sections IILA.1 and 2
and Section III.D.i.; otherwise, see Section 111.13 below
1. TNW
Identify TNW
Summarize rationale supporting determination
2. Wetland adjacent to TNW
Summarize rationale supporting conclusion that wetland is adjacent'
B. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRIBUTARY (THAT IS NOT A TNW) AND ITS ADJACENT WETLANDS (IF ANY):
This section summarizes information regarding characteristics of the tributary and its adjacent wetlands, if any, and it helps
determine whether or not the standards for jurisdiction established under Rapanos have been met.
The agencies will assert jurisdiction over non - navigable tributaries of TNWs where the tributaries are "relatively permanent
waters" (RPWs), i.e. tributaries that typically flow year -round or have continuous flow at least seasonally (e.g., typically 3
months). A wetland that directly abuts an RPW is also jurisdictional. If the aquatic resource is not a TNW, but has year -round
(perennial) flow, skip to Section IIi.D.2. If the aquatic resource is a wetland directly abutting a tributary with perennial flow,
skip to Section III.D.4.
A wetland that is adjacent to but that does not directly abut an RPW requires a significant nexus evaluation. Corps districts and
EPA regions will include in the record any available information that documents the existence of a significant nexus between a
relatively permanent tributary that is not perennial (and its adjacent wetlands if any) and a traditional navigable water, even
though a significant nexus finding is not required as a matter of law.
If the waterbody4 is not an RPW, or a wetland directly abutting an RPW, a JD will require additional data to determine if the
waterbody has a significant nexus with a TNW. If the tributary has adjacent wetlands, the significant nexus evaluation must
consider the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands. This significant nexus evaluation that combines, for
analytical purposes, the tributary and all of its adjacent wetlands is used whether the review area identified in the JD request is
the tributary, or its adjacent wetlands, or both. If the JD covers a tributary with adjacent wetlands, complete Section III.B.1 for
the tributary, Section II1.B.2 for any onsite wetlands, and Section III.B.3 for all wetlands adjacent to that tributary, both onsite
and offsite. The determination whether a significant nexus exists is determined in Section III.0 below.
L Characteristics of non -TNWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNW
(i) General Area Conditions:
Watershed size Pick istL
Drainage area Pick List
Average annual rainfall inches
Average annual snowfall inches
(n) Physical Characteristics:
(a) Relationship with TNW
❑ Tributary flows directly into TNW
❑ Tributary flows through Pick List tributaries before entering TN W
Project waters are Pick river miles from FNW
Project waters aie Pick List river miles from RPW
Project waters are Pick List aerial (straight) miles from TNW
Project waters are Pick List aerial (straight) miles from RP W
Project waters cross or serve as state boundaries Explain
Identifv flow route to TN W5
Tributary stream order if known First
' Note that the Instructional Guidebook contains additional information regarding swales, ditches, washes, and erosional features generally and in the and
West
' Flow route can be described by identifying, e g , tributary a, which flows through the review area, to flow into tributary b, which then flows into TNW

(b) General Tributary Characteristics (check all that apply)
Tributary is ❑ Natural
❑ Artificial (man-made) Explain
❑ Manipulated (man - altered) Explain
Tributary properties with respect to top of bank (estimate)
Average width feet
Average depth feet
Average side slopes Pick List.
Primary tributary substrate composition (check all that apply)
❑ Silts ❑ Sands
❑ Cobbles ❑ Gravel
❑ Bedrock ❑ Vegetation Type /% cover
❑ Other Explain
❑ Concrete
❑ Muck
Tributary condition /stability [e g , highly eroding, sloughing banks] Explain
Presence of run/riffle /pool complexes Explain
Tributary geometry Pick >stL
Tributary gradient (approximate average slope) %
(c) Flow
Tributary provides for Pic k List
Estimate average number of flow events in review area/year Pick istL
Describe flow regime
Other information on duration and volume
Surface flow is Pick istL . Characteristics
Subsurface flow Pick Lit Explain findings
❑ Dye (or other) test performed
Tributary has (check all that apply)
❑ Bed and banks
❑ OHWM6 (check all indicators that apply)
❑ clear, natural line impressed on the bank
❑
❑ changes in the character of soil
❑
❑ shelving
❑
❑ vegetation matted down, bent, or absent
❑
❑ leaf litter disturbed or washed away
❑
❑ sediment deposition
❑
❑ water staining
❑
❑ other (list)
❑ Discontinuous OHWM 7 Explain
It factors other than the OHWM were used to determi
F-11 High Tide Line indicated by ❑
❑ oil or scum line along shore objects
❑ fine shell or debris deposits (foreshore)
❑ physical markings /characteristics
❑ tidal gauges
❑ other (list)
the presence of litter and debris
destruction of terrestrial vegetation
the presence of wrack line
sediment sorting
scour
multiple observed or predicted flow events
abrupt change in plant community
ne lateral extent of CWA jurisdiction (check all that apply)
Mean High Water Mark indicated by
❑ survey to available datum,
❑ physical markings
❑ vegetation lines /changes in vegetation types
(iii) Chemical Characteristics:
Characterize tributary (e g , water color is clear discolored, oily film water quality, general watershed characteristics, etc )
Explain
Identify specific pollutants if known
'A natural or man -made discontinuity in the OHWM does not necessarily sever jurisdiction (e g , where the stream temporarily flows underground, or where
the OHWM has been removed by development or agricultural practices) Where there is a break in the OHWM that is unrelated to the waterbodv's flow
regime (e g , flow over a rock outcrop or through a culvert), the agencies will look for indicators of flow above and below the break
'Ibid

(iv) Biological Characteristics. Channel supports (check all that apply):
❑ Riparian corridor Characteristics (type average width)
❑ Wetland fringe Characteristics
❑ Habitat for
❑ Federally Listed species Explain findings
❑ Fish /spawn areas Explain findings
❑ Other environmentally - sensitive species Explain findings
❑ Aquatic /wildlife diversity Explain findings
2. Characteristics of wetlands adjacent to non -TNW that flow directly or indirectly into TNW
(i) Physical Characteristics:
(a) General Wetland Characteristics
Properties
Wetland size acres
Wetland type Explain
Wetland quality Explain
Project wetlands cross or serve as state boundaries Explain
(b) General Flow Relationship with Non -TNW
Flow is Pick List Explain
Surface flow is: Pick istL
Characteristics
Subsurface flow Pick rstL Explain findings
❑ Dye (or other) test performed
(c) Wetland Adjacency Determination with Non -TNW
❑ Directly abutting
❑ Not directly abutting
❑ Discrete wetland hydrologic connection Explain
❑ Ecological connection Explain
❑ Separated by berm/barrier Explain
(d) Proximity (Relationship) to TNW
Project wetlands are Pick L>st river miles from TNW
Project waters are Pick List aerial (straight) miles from TNW
Flow is from Pick List
Estimate approximate location of wetland as within the Pick List floodplain
(ii) Chemical Characteristics:
Characterize wetland system (e g , water color is clear, brown, oil film on surface, water quality, general watershed
characteristics etc ) Explain
Identify specific pollutants, if known
(iii) Biological Characteristics. Wetland supports (check all that apply):
❑ Riparian buffer Characteristics (type, average width)
❑ Vegetation type /percent cover Explain
❑ Habitat for
❑ Federally Listed species Explain findings
❑ Fish /spawn areas Explain findings
❑ Other environmentally - sensitive species Explain findings
❑ Aquatic /wildlife diversity Explain findings
3. Characteristics of all wetlands adjacent to the tributary (if any)
All wetland(s) being considered in the cumulative analysis Pi�&List
Approximately ( ) acres in total are being considered in the cumulative analysis

For each wetland, specify the following
Directiv abuts" (Y/N) Size (in acres) Directiv abuts) (Y/N) Size (in acres)
Summauze overall biological, chemical and physical functions being performed
C. SIGNIFICANT NEXUS DETERMINATION
A significant nexus analysis will assess the flow characteristics and functions of the tributary itself and the functions performed
by any wetlands adjacent to the tributary to determine if they significantly affect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity
of a TNW. For each of the following situations, a significant nexus exists if the tributary, in combination with all of its adjacent
wetlands, has more than a speculative or insubstantial effect on the chemical, physical and/or biological integrity of a TNW.
Considerations when evaluating significant nexus include, but are not limited to the volume, duration, and frequency of the flow
of water in the tributary and its proximity to a TNW, and the functions performed by the tributary and all its adjacent
wetlands. It is not appropriate to determine significant nexus based solely on any specific threshold of distance (e.g. between a
tributary and its adjacent wetland or between a tributary and the TNW). Similarly, the fact an adjacent wetland lies within or
outside of a floodplain is not solely determinative of significant nexus.
Draw connections between the features documented and the effects on the TNW, as identified in the Rapanos Guidance and
discussed in the Instructional Guidebook. Factors to consider include, for example:
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to carry pollutants or flood waters to
TNWs or to reduce the amount of pollutants or flood waters reaching a TNW9
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), provide habitat and lifecycle support functions for fish and
other species, such as feeding nesting spawning, or rearing young for species that are present in the TNW9
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to transfer nutrients and organic carbon that
support downstream foodwebs9
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have other relationships to the physical, chemical, or
biological integrity of the TNW?
Note: the above list of considerations is not inclusive and other functions observed or known to occur should be documented
below:
1. Significant nexus findings for non -RPW that has no adjacent wetlands and flows directly or indirectly into TNWs. Explain
findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary itself, then go to Section III D
2. Significant nexus findings for non -RPW and its adjacent wetlands, where the non -RPW flows directly or indirectly into
TNWs. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its
adjacent wetlands, then go to Section III D
3. Significant nexus findings for wetlands adjacent to an RPW but that do not directly abut the RPW. Explain findings of
presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to
Section III D
D. DETERMINATIONS OF JURISDICTIONAL FINDINGS. THE SUBJECT WATERS /WETLANDS ARE (CHECK ALL
THAT APPLY):
1. TNWs and Adjacent Wetlands. Check all that apply and provide size estimates in review area
F-1' TNWs linear feet width (ft), Or, acres
❑ Wetlands adjacent to TNWs acres
2. RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
® Tributaries of TNWs where tributaries typically flow year -round are jurisdictional Provide data and rationale indicating that
tributary is perennial Within the Project Area Boone Creek has a strong presence of base flow conditions and presence of
aquatic organisms
❑ Tributaries of TNW where tributaries have continuous flow seasonally" (e g typically three months each year) are
jurisdictional Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III B Provide rationale indicating that tributary flo As
seasonally

Provide estimates for. jurisdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply)
® Tributary waters 33 linear feet 4 width (ft)
❑_ Other non - wetland waters acres
Identify type(s) of waters
3. Non -RPWs8 that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
❑ Waterbody that is not a TNW or an RPW but flows directly or indirectly into a TNW, and it has a significant nexus with a
TNW is,junsdictional Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III C
Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters within the review area (check all that apply)
❑ Tributary waters linear feet width (fl)
❑_ Other non - wetland waters acres
Identify type(s) of waters
4. Wetlands directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
❑ Wetlands directly abut RPW and thus are jurisdictional as adjacent wetlands
❑ Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow year -round Provide data and rationale
indicating that tributary is perennial in Section III D 2, above Provide rationale indicating that wetland is
directly abutting an RPW
❑ Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow `seasonally " Provide data indicating that tributary is
seasonal in Section iii B and rationale in Section iii D 2, above Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directly
abutting an RPW
Provide acreage estimates for, jurisdictional wetlands in the review area acres
5. Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
❑I Wetlands that do not directly abut an RPW, but when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent
and with similarly situated adjacent wetlands have a significant nexus with a TNW are, jurisidictional Data supporting this
conclusion is provided at Section III C
Provide acreage estimates for. jurisdictional wetlands in the review area acres
6. Wetlands adjacent to non -RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
Wetlands adjacent to such waters, and have when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent and
with similarly situated adjacent wetlands, have a significant nexus with a TNW are jurisdictional Data supporting this
conclusion is provided at Section III C
Provide estimates for_ jurisdictional wetlands in the review area acres
7. Impoundments of jurisdictional waters.9
As a general rule, the impoundment of a. jurisdictional tributary remains. jurisdictional
❑1 Demonstrate that impoundment was created from -waters of the U S ," or
❑l Demonstrate that water meets the criteria for one of the categories presented above (1 -6), or
F-11 Demonstrate that water is isolated with a nexus to commerce (see E below)
E. ISOLATED JINTERSTATE OR iNTRA- STATE1 WATERS, INCLUDING ISOLATED WETLANDS, THE USE,
DEGRADATION OR DESTRUCTION OF WHiCH COULD AFFECT INTERSTATE COMMERCE, INCLUDING ANY
SUCH WATERS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):10
❑I which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes
❑ from which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce
F11 which are or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce
❑ interstate isolated waters Explain
❑, Other factors Explain
ySee Footnote # 3
To complete the analysis refer to the key in Section iII D 6 of the Instructional Guidebook
10 Prior to asserting or declining CWA, jurisdiction based solely on this category, Corps Districts will elevate the action to Corps and EPA HQ for
review consistent with the process described in the Corps/EPA Memorandum Regarding CWA Act Jurisdiction Following Rapanos.

identify water body and summarize rationale supporting determination:
Provide estimates for Jurisdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply)
❑ Tributary waters linear feet width (ft)
❑ Other non - wetland waters acres
Identify type(s) of waters
❑ Wetlands acres
F. NON - JURISDICTIONAL WATERS, INCLUDING WETLANDS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
❑ if potential wetlands were assessed within the review area, these areas did not meet the criteria in the 1987 Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual and/or appropriate Regional Supplements
❑ Review area included isolated waters with no substantial nexus to interstate (or foreign) commerce
❑ Prior to the Jan 2001 Supreme Court decision in 'SWANCC,' the review area mould have been regulated based solely on the
'Migratory Bird Rule" (NIBR)
❑ Waters do not meet the Significant Nexus' standard, where such a finding is required for Jurisdiction Explain
❑ Other (explain, if not covered above)
Provide acreage estimates for non - Jurisdictional waters in the review area, where the sole potential basis of Jurisdiction is the MBR
factors (i e , presence of migratory birds, presence of endangered species, use of water for irrigated agriculture) using best professional
Judgment (check all that apply)
❑ Non - wetland waters (i e , rivers, streams) linear feet width (ft)
❑ Lakes /ponds acres
❑ Other non- wetland waters acres List type of aquatic resource
❑ Wetlands acres
Provide acreage estimates for non - Jurisdictional waters in the review area that do not meet the 'Significant Nexus' standard, where such
a finding is required for Jurisdiction (check all that apply)
❑ Non - wetland waters (i e , rivers streams) linear feet, width (ft)
❑ Lakes /ponds acres
❑ Other non - wetland waters acres List type of aquatic resource
❑ Wetlands acres
SECTION IV: DATA SOURCES.
A. SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for JD (check all that apply - checked items shall be included in case file and, where checked
and requested appropriately reference sources below)
® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant
❑ Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant
❑ Office concurs with data sheets /delineation report
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets /delineation report
❑, Data sheets prepared by the Corps
❑' Corps navigable waters' study
U S Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas
❑ USGS NHD data
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps
®I U S Geological Survey map(s) Cite scale & quad name Boone, NC USGS topo quad
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey Citation
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s) Cite name
❑ State /Local wetland inventory map(s)
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps
❑ 100 -year Floodplam Elevation is (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
01 Photographs ❑ Aerial (Name & Date)
or ® Other (Name & Date) Field assessment photos- Dec 9, 2014
❑� Previous determination(s) File no and date of response letter
❑I Applicable /supporting case law
❑ Applicable /supporting scientific literature
❑ Other information (please specify)
B. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD: