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Pre -Construction Notification NWP 57
Wilson Road Distribution Line Relocation
Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 23600601
Background Information
The project site is located adjacent to the French Broad River (FBR) along Wilson Road in Brevard, Transylvania
County, North Carolina. The project is in a Trout Watershed and includes replacement of electrical utility lines over
the FBR at two locations and placement of one pole within a wetland area. The FBR is a Section 10 water.
Please find the enclosed information related to the project:
Attachment I:
Wetland Determination Data Forms and Stream ID Form
Attachment II:
Permit Exhibits 1 — 8, Floodplain FIRMettes
Attachment III:
Photographs and Photo Index— Exhibit III-1
Attachment IV:
Pole Specifications
Attachment V:
Federally Protected Species Information
Attachment VI:
Historic Properties Exhibit VI-1
Refer to Exhibit 1 (Site Location) and Exhibit 2 (USGS Topographic Surface Features) in Attachment II for
depiction of the location.
Additional information is provided in Attachment II:
• Exhibit 3 (Aerial Imagery) depicts the impact areas and impacted waters,
• Exhibit 4 (NRCS Soil Associations) depicts the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil
associations,
• Exhibit 5 (NWI Features) depicts the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory,
• Exhibit 6 (Impact 1 Plan View) depicts Impact 1, a crossing of the FBR,
• Exhibit 7 (Impact 2 Plan View) depicts Impact 2, a second crossing of the FBR, and
• Exhibit 8 (Impact 3 Plan View) depicts the location of a new pole within a wetland area.
Photographs depicting site conditions and corresponding Exhibit III-1 (Photo Index) are provided in Attachment
III.
Project Purpose and Need
The distribution lines are being relocated due to the widening of Wilson Road.
Jurisdictional Waters in the Project Area
The waters that will be impacted by the relocation include the FBR, approximately 70 linear feet (LF), and one
Jurisdictional Wetland, approximately 0.051-acre. All other waters within the new easement will be avoided. The
impacted waters are depicted on Exhibit 3.
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Proposed Work Within Jurisdictional Waters
The existing distribution lines, currently crossing the FBR, will be replaced at two locations:
Impact 1: This crossing occurs in the north section of the new easement (Exhibit 6). On the north side of
the FBR a new 50-foot pole will be added (Pole 6-79). On the south side of the FBR a 40-foot pole (P78)
will be replaced by a 50-foot pole (Pole 5-77). The new poles will be ten feet taller than the existing poles,
thus raising the line heights by approximately 10-feet. The Wilson Road bridge, located adjacent to this
area, is lower than the current utility lines (Photograph 2, Attachment III). The new line will not pose new
navigability issues within the FBR. The pole specifications for poles 6-79 and 5-77 are included in
Attachment IV.
Impact 2: This crossing occurs in the mid -section of the new easement (Exhibit 7). On the west side of
the FBR a 40-foot pole (Pole 68) will be replaced by a 55-foot pole. On the east side of the FBR two 40-
foot poles (Poles 66 and 67) will be removed. Pole 65 will be moved and upgraded to a 55-foot pole. The
new poles will be 15-feet taller than the existing poles thus raising the line heights by approximately 15-
feet. The new line height will pose less navigability issues within the FBR than the current distribution
lines.
Impact 3: This impact will occur in the south section of the new utility easement where a new 45-foot
pole (Pole 32) will be placed within a jurisdictional wetland. The pole will be set within an augured hole.
The spoils from the auguring will be removed from the wetland to an upland area. The wetland and
adjacent stream will be protected by stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) such as silt fencing or
waddles. Care will be taken to limit damage or rutting of the wetland area. The impact will be less than
0.001 acre. In the event rutting occurs, the area will be restored to the original contours. Revegetation
will be from seed stock regeneration within the soils. The adjacent stream will be protected with matting,
if crossed.
Avoidance and Minimization
No build was not an option because the project is being completed due to a road widening project. The pole
locations were selected to avoid waters; however, Pole 32 located within Wetland 1 could not be avoided.
Compensatory Mitigation
Due to the impact being minimal, it is requested that any mitigation requirement be waived.
Protected Species
S&ME completed a Federally Protected Species evaluation of the entire easement during September 26 and 27,
2023 site visits. The Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) website report was obtained for the project
area from the USFWS website and reviewed prior to the field reconnaissance (Attachment V).
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The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database was queried for occurrences of protected
species on or within a one -mile radius of the project area. The NCNHP report (Attachment V) indicated one
occurrence of the federally endangered Appalachian elktoe (A(asmidonta ravene(iana) species on site. There is
designated final critical habitat for the Appalachian elktoe, however, it does not overlap with the project area. The
NCNHP report identified an occurrence of the federally protected bald eagle (Ha(iaeetus (eucocepha(us),
Appalachian elktoe (A. ravene(iana), bog turtle (G(yptemys muh(enbergii), rusty -patched bumblebee (Bombus
affinis) and Virginia spiraea (Spiraea virginiana) as being within a one -mile radius of the project area.
The NCNHP did not identify any managed or natural areas as being within the project area; however, two Natural
Areas and nine Managed Areas were identified within a one -mile radius of the site.
The Official List within the IPaC Report contained five faunal, four floral, and one lichen federally -protected
species. The bald eagle (H. (eucocepha(us) is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)
and was evaluated along with the species listed within the IPaC and NCNHP Reports. One insect, the monarch
butterfly (Danaus p(exippus) was on the Official List as a Candidate species. The tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subf(avus) was included in the Official List as Proposed Endangered. This species was included in this evaluation.
The Tennessee clubshell (P(eurobema oviforme) included in the Official List as Proposed Endangered and was also
included in this evaluation. The Tennessee clubshell was recently listed and it is not known when it will become
protected as Endangered.
The 13 species are listed below with their Federal Status:
Migratory Birds:
Bald eagle (H. (eucocepha(us) - Protected under the BGEPA, Current
Mammals:
Gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Endangered
Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentriona(is), Endangered
Tricolored bat (P. subf(avus), Proposed Endangered
Reptiles:
Bog turtle (G. muh(enbergii), Similarity of Appearance (Threatened)
Clams:
Appalachian elktoe (A. ravene(iana), Endangered
Longsolid (Fusconaia subrotunda), Threatened
Tennessee clubshell (P. oviforme), Proposed Endangered
Flowering Plants:
Mountain sweet pitcher -plant (Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonessi), Endangered
Small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeo(oides), Threatened
Swamp pink (He(onias bu((ata), Threatened
Virginia spiraea (S. virginiana), Threatened
Lichen:
Rock gnome lichen (Gymnoderma (ineare), Endangered
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The project area is mainly composed of a maintained powerline right of way that crosses through residential areas
and forested areas that are dominated by dense herbaceous vegetation.
A brief description of each listed protected species, their preferred habitat and biological opinions are discussed
below:
Bald Eagle
Distinguished by a white head and white tail feathers, bald eagles are powerful, brown birds that may weigh 14
pounds and have a wingspan of eight feet. Male eagles are smaller, weighing as much as ten pounds and have a
wingspan of six feet. Sometimes confused with golden eagles, bald eagles are mostly dark brown until they are
four to five years old and acquire their characteristic coloring.
Bald eagles live near rivers, lakes, and marshes where they can find fish, their staple food. Bald eagles will also
feed on waterfowl, turtles, rabbits, snakes, and other small animals and carrion. Bald eagles require a good food
base, perching areas, and nesting sites. Their habitat includes estuaries, large lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and some
seacoasts. In winter, the birds congregate near open water in tall trees for spotting prey and night roosts for
sheltering.
Eagles mate for life, choosing the tops of large trees to build nests, which they typically use and enlarge each year.
Nests may reach ten feet across and weigh a half ton. They may also have one or more alternate nests within their
breeding territory. In treeless regions, they may also nest in cliffs or on the ground. Bald eagles travel great
distances but usually return to breeding grounds within 100 miles of the place where they were raised. Bald
eagles may live 15 to 25 years in the wild, longer in captivity. Breeding eagles will typically lay one to three eggs
once a year, and they hatch after about 35 days. The young eagles are flying within three months and are on their
own one month later.
The FBR is located within the project area and may provide suitable foraging habitat for the bald eagle. An
occurrence of the bald eagle was identified in the NCNHP Report as being within a one -mile radius of the site.
During the site reconnaissance, no nests or individuals were observed on, or near the project area. Additionally,
no trees suitable for providing nesting or perching habitat for the bald eagle were identified within the project
area along the banks of the FBR on site. No work is expected to occur within the FBR, based on our observations
and the proposed work, the project will have no effect on this species.
Gray Bat
The gray bat is distinguished from other bats by the unicolored fur on their back. In addition, following their molt
in July or August, gray bats have dark gray fur which often bleaches to a chestnut brown or russet. They weigh
seven to 16 grams. The bat's wing membrane connects to its ankle instead of at the toe, where it is connected in
other species of Myotis. With rare exceptions, gray bats live in caves year-round. During the winter gray bats
hibernate in deep, vertical caves. In the summer, they roost in caves which are scattered along rivers. These caves
are in limestone karst areas of the southeastern United States. They do not use houses or barns.
No caves were observed within the project area and the NCNHP report did not identify an occurrence of the
species within a one -mile radius of the site. This project will have no effect on this species.
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Northern Long-eared Bat
The NLEB is a medium-sized bat approximately three to 3.7 inches, with a wingspan of nine to ten inches. Fur
color ranges from medium to dark brown on the back and tawny to pale brown on the underside. It is
distinguished by its long ears in relation to other bats in the genus Myotis, which means mouse -eared. The NLEB
uses caves and abandoned mines as winter hibernacula. It is found from Maine to North Carolina on the Atlantic
Coast, westward to eastern Oklahoma, and north through the Dakotas. In summer, this bat will roost in small
colonies or alone underneath bark or in cavities or crevices of both live trees and dead trees.
In western North Carolina incidental take without a permit is prohibited within hibernation sites, within one
quarter mile of a known hibernation site or within a 150-foot radius of a known, occupied maternity roost during
the pup season between June 1 and July 31.
Based on the NCNHP query, there are no known hibernacula or maternity trees within one -mile of the project
area. Current guidance from the USFWS requires use of the IPaC Determination Key to produce an "Effect
Determination" for the NLEB. The IPaC Determination Key for the NLEB was run for the site to produce an effect
determination based on habitat observations and proposed construction activities. The species is known to occur
within Transylvania County, and trees will be trimmed that could provide potential summer roosting habitat for
the NLEB, resulting in a determination of "May Affect, but Not Likely to Adversely Affect" (NLAA) for the species.
Based on the NLAA Consistency Letter (Attachment III) produced by the IPaC Determination, the "project is not
reasonably certain to cause incidental take of the NLEB". The letter also states that the project "is not likely to
result in unauthorized take of the NLEB".
Tricolored Bat
The tricolored bat is small, varying from 2.8 to 3.4 inches long with a wingspan of 8-10 inches. It is distinguished
by its unique tricolored fur which often appears yellowish to nearly orange. The species range stretches from the
eastern and central United States north to southern Canada, and south into Central America. This species
overwinters in caves and abandoned mine shafts but is known to frequently roost in road -associated culverts in
the southern United States where caves are scarce. The greatest extinction risk to the tricolored bat is White -nose
syndrome, a deadly disease affecting cave dwelling bats. Tricolored bat populations have experienced estimated
declines in infected populations that are upwards of 90%.
During the spring, summer, and fall - collectively referred to as the non -hibernating seasons - tricolored bats
primarily roost among live and dead leaf clusters of live or recently dead deciduous hardwood trees. In the
southern and northern portions of the range, tricolored bats will also roost in Spanish moss (Ti((andsia usneoides)
and Usnea trichodea lichen. In addition, tricolored bats have been observed roosting during summer among pine
needles, eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), within artificial roosts like barns, beneath porch roofs, bridges,
concrete bunkers, and rarely within caves. Female tricolored bats exhibit high site fidelity, returning year after year
to the same summer roosting locations. Female tricolored bats form maternity colonies and switch roost trees
regularly. Males roost singly.
Riparian areas and roost habitat with a closed canopy has been shown to be preferred by tricolored bat. The
species tends to avoid deep woods or open field habitat. Foraging is often done over water bodies such as rivers
or lakes where insect populations are typically highest.
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The NCNHP report did not identify any known occurrences of the tricolored bat on site, or within one mile of the
site. However, trees located on the site would be considered summer roost habitat for the tricolored bat. Until
this species is listed as Endangered the project is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the tricolored
bat.
Bog Turtle
At only about four inches long, the bog turtle is one of North America's smallest turtles. This species typically
shows a bright yellow, orange, or red blotch on each side of the head. The nearly parallel sides of the upper shell
(carapace) give bog turtles an oblong appearance when viewed from above. These small, semi -aquatic turtles
consume a varied diet including insects, snails, worms, seeds, and carrion.
Bog turtles inhabit open, unpolluted emergent and scrub/shrub wetlands such as shallow spring -fed fens,
sphagnum bogs, swamps, marshy meadows, and wet pastures. These habitats are characterized by soft, muddy
bottoms, interspersed wet and dry pockets, vegetation dominated by low grasses and sedges, and a low volume
of standing or slow -moving water which often forms a network of shallow pools and rivulets. Bog turtles prefer
areas with ample sunlight, high evaporation rates, high humidity in the near -ground microclimate, and perennial
saturation of portions of the ground.
The wetlands onsite were either densely populated with emergent vegetation, or the wetlands were present
alongside streams in complete canopy cover, both of which are limiting factors for suitable habitat for the bog
turtle. Based on the site reconnaissance, none of the wetlands on site provide suitable habitat for the bog turtle
and this project will have no effect on the species.
Appalachian Elktoe
The Appalachian elktoe has a thin, kidney -shaped shell, extending to about 10 centimeters (4 inches). Juveniles
generally have a yellowish -brown periostracum (outer shell surface), while in adults it's usually dark brown
to greenish -black. Although rays are prominent on some shells, particularly in the posterior portion of the shell,
many individuals have only obscure greenish rays. The shell nacre (inside shell surface) is shiny, often white
to bluish -white, changing to a salmon, pinkish, or brownish color in the central and beak cavity portions of the
shell; some specimens may be marked with irregular brownish blotches.
The elktoe lives in relatively shallow, medium-sized creeks and rivers with cool, clean, well -oxygenated, moderate -
to fast -flowing water. The species is most often found in riffles, runs, and shallow flowing pools with stable,
relatively silt -free, coarse sand and gravel substrate associated with cobble, boulders, and/or bedrock. Stability of
the substrate appears to be critical to the Appalachian elktoe, and the species is seldom found in stream reaches
with accumulations of silt or shifting sand, gravel, or cobble.
The streams present onsite were too small and shallow to be considered suitable Appalachian elktoe habitat. The
FBR would provide habitat for the Appalachian elktoe and the NCNHP report did indicate an occurrence of the
species on site. There is final critical habitat for this species; however, the final critical habitat is not within or
adjacent to our project area. No work will be conducted within the FBR or any streams on site, therefore this
project will have no effect on the species. A freshwater mussel survey was not included in this project.
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Longsolid
Longsolid adults are light brown, but darken with age. The shell is thick and medium-sized, up to five inches long,
and typically has a dull sheen. Juveniles usually have a bold green ray pattern near the raised portion of the
dorsal edge of the mussel shell. The shell elongates as it ages. The foot can be orange, pale orange, or white.
The longsolid shows a preference for sand and gravel in streams and small rivers, but also may be found in coarse
gravel and cobble in larger rivers. In streams and rivers, they can be found at depths less than two feet, but in
large rivers can be commonly found at depths of 12 to 18 feet; but also at depths of over 20 feet.
Longsolid habitat is present within the French Broad River. There is final critical habitat for the species; however,
none are located within the State of North Carolina. No work will be conducted within the FBR or any streams on
site; therefore, this project will have no effect on the species. A freshwater mussel survey was not included in this
project.
Tennessee Clubshell
Tennessee clubshell is endemic to the Cumberland and Tennessee river systems. In the Cumberland of Kentucky
and Tennessee, it occurs only downstream of Cumberland Falls. In the Tennessee drainage, it is known from
headwaters in southwestern Virginia, western North Carolina, and eastern Tennessee downstream to Muscle
Shoals, northwestern Alabama. Many former populations of this species are now extinct. The Tennessee clubshell
is a small to medium-sized freshwater mussel that may be shades of brown, green, or yellow, with vertical streaks
of green on the outside, and a shimmery white inside The Tennessee clubshell lives in small rivers and streams
with clean, coarse sand and gravel in runs, often just downstream of a riffle. It cannot tolerate mud or still water
conditions and is very susceptible to siltation. Because no in -stream work is proposed the project will have no
effect upon this species.
Mountain Sweet Pitcher -Plant
Mountain sweet pitcher -plant is a carnivorous perennial herb with tall, hollow pitcher -shaped leaves and red
sweet-smelling flowers. The unusual red flowers (yellow in rare cases) appear from April to June, with fruits
ripening in August. Flowering plants reach up to 29 inches. This insectivorous species is native to bogs and a few
stream sides in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and South Carolina.
The NCNHP Consultation did not identify an occurrence of the mountain sweet pitcher -plant on site or within a
one -mile radius of the site. None of the wetlands on site would be classified as mountain bogs. Regardless of a
lack of suitable habitat, all wetlands and stream sides were closely observed for any species of pitcher plants on
site, and no pitcher plants were identified during the reconnaissance of the project area. This project will have no
effect on the species.
Small Whorled Pogonia
As a perennial member of the orchid family, the small whorled pogonia produces a smooth, hollow stem from two
to 14 inches tall and topped by five or six leaves in a circular arrangement (false whorl). One or two flowers stand
in the center of the whorl of the leaves. The leaves are milky -green or grayish -green, and the flower is yellowish -
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green with a greenish -white lip. In the northern part of the species' range plants with flowering buds emerge
from the leaf litter in May and bloom in June.
The small whorled pogonia grows in a variety of upland, mid -successional, wooded habitats, usually older
hardwood, and mixed wood stands of beech, birch, maple, oak, and white pine. This orchid is almost always
found in proximity to features that create long -persisting breaks in the forest canopy; the tree canopy is relatively
open. It prefers acidic soils with a thick layer of dead leaves and sparse to moderate ground cover. It often occurs
on slopes near small streams. The project area did not include any forested habitat with sparse to moderate
ground cover. There was no occurrences of the small whorled pogonia identified within a one -mile radius of the
project area based on the NCNHP Consultation. The only breaks created along the forested habitat within this
project area are very abrupt due to roads or driveways, and do not meet the suitable habitat criteria for the
species. Wooded areas within the project area had complete canopy cover. Due to the lack of suitable habitat
within the project area, the project will have no effect on this species.
Swamp Pink
Swamp pink is a perennial herb in the lily family. It has a basal rosette of evergreen, strap -like leaves, and an
upright pink to lavender flower head. The tall flower stalks (up to 4.5 feet) appear from March to May. During the
winter the leaves often turn reddish brown and lie flat or slightly raised above the ground. These winter leaves are
often hidden by leaf litter, but a visible button in the center of the leaves represents the next season's flower head.
The plants tend to grow in clumps, close to the parent plants. Seed dispersal is limited, and populations appear to
expand at a very slow rate. The swamp pink favors a variety of forested wetland habitats, including mountain
bogs, swampy forested wetlands bordering smalls streams, wet meadows, and spring seepage areas.
Wetlands within the project area were dominated by dense grasses and sedges that severely limit available
habitat. During the site reconnaissance, wetlands were closely observed for the evergreen basal rosette of the
swamp pink. No individuals matching swamp pink were observed on site and there is no record of the species
within a one -mile radius of the site. This project will have no effect on the species.
Virginia Spiraea
Virginia spirea is an erect shrub of the rose family native to the Appalachian Plateau. The species can reach a
height of three to ten feet tall, with young plants displaying greenish -yellow stems and a dark gray stem being
seen in mature plants. Leaves are shaped in a narrow ellipse and may be toothed. Flowering of five whitish petals
occurs from late May -July, typically in clusters, with a smooth and glossy fruit occurring from August -September.
Habitat for this species is limited to flood scoured banks of high -gradient streams, gorges, and gravel bars.
Virginia spirea produces a complex root system and depends on flooding to remove woody competition without
washing out its root layer, leaving the species in a very narrow ecological niche. Areas of occurrence are limited to
moist, acidic soils overlying sandstone. Seed dispersal is thought to be completed by the neighboring water
bodies; however, few mature seeds and no seedlings have been documented in the wild. Threats to the species
include human disturbance for reservoir, highway, or railroad construction, as well as severe flooding or
inundation.
The banks of the FBR would be the only potential habitat on site suitable for this species; however, the banks were
entirely covered with dense vegetation, removing the possibility of occurrence of this species. Although, the
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NCNHP database query did indicate an occurrence of the Virginia spirea within a one -mile radius of the site, our
reconnaissance was conducted during the fruiting period for Virginia spirea, and no plants were observed on site.
As such the species is not present and this project will have no effect on the species.
Rock gnome lichen
Rock gnome lichen is primarily limited to vertical rock faces where seepage water from forest soils above flows
during (and only during) very wet times. It appears the species needs a moderate amount of light, but that it
cannot tolerate high -intensity solar radiation. It does well on moist, generally open, sites, with northern exposures,
but needs at least partial canopy coverage where the aspect is southern or western. The Rock gnome lichen
habitat does not occur within the project area and as such the project will have no effect upon this species.
Summary
Based on available information and field observations it is our opinion the project may affect but not likely to
adversely affect (NLAA):
NLEB (M. septentriona(is), Endangered
Based on available information and observations during the site evaluation, it is our opinion that the project will
have no effect on:
Bald eagle (H. (eucocepha(us), Protected under the BGEPA
Gray bat (M. grisescens), Endangered
Bog turtle (G. muh(enbergii), Similarity of appearance (Threatened)
Appalachian elktoe (A. ravene(iana), Endangered
Longsolid (F. subrotunda), Threatened
Tennessee clubshell (P. oviforme), Proposed Endangered
Mountain sweet pitcher plant (S. rubra ssp jonessi), Endangered
Small whorled pogonia (1. medeo(oides), Threatened
Swamp pink (H. bu((ata), Threatened
Virginia spiraea (S. virginiana), Threatened
Rock gnome lichen (G. (ineare), Endangered
Based on available information and observations during the site evaluation, it is our opinion that the project is not
likely tojeopardize the continued existence of:
Tricolored bat (P. subf(avus), Proposed Endangered
The IPaC report, NCNHP database search and the NLAA Consistency letter for the NLEB were refreshed in
February 2024 for this submittal and are included in Attachment V.
Cultural Resources Literature Review
In September 2023, a background literature review and records search were conducted at the North Carolina
Office of State Archaeology (OSA) and at the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The records examined at
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SHPO included a review of National Register and survey files for properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the
National Register and an examination of HPOWEB, a GIS-based program containing information about
aboveground historic resources in North Carolina. Records examined at OSA included master archaeological site
maps, state archaeological site files, and associated archaeological reports. The area examined was a one -mile
radius around the project area (Exhibit VI-1 in Attachment VI).
Results
A review indicated there are 47 previously recorded archaeological sites, three National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP)-listed areas, one INC Study Listed/NRHP-eligible area, three INC Study Listed areas, one NRHP-listed/Local
Landmark, three NRHP-eligible resources, two INC Study Listed/NRHP-eligible resources, eight INC Study Listed
resources, 33 survey only/survey only in a historic district resources, and 16 previously conducted cultural resource
surveys within a one -mile radius of the project area (Exhibit VI-1 ; Table 1). Archaeological site 31TV537, the
Elizur Patton House Garden, has not been assessed for inclusion in the NRHP and the northern portion of the
project corridor is within the site boundaries. There are two historic properties adjacent to the project corridor
(TV0211 and TV0662); the remaining archaeological sites are not significant or not within or adjacent to the
project corridor and the remaining historic properties are not adjacent to the project corridor. Seven of the
previously completed surveys cover the majority of the project corridor; the northern portion of the project
corridor has not been previously surveyed.
Table 1. Previously recorded archaeological sites within the project corridor and historic
properties within a one -mile search radius of the project corridor.
Occurrences in BOLD means the resource is within or adjacent to the project area.
31TV537
Elizur Patton House Garden
Unassessed
OSA
TV0189
William H. Grogan House
Listed/Local Landmark
HPOWEB
TV0201
St. Pauls's-in-the-Valley Cemetery
Study Listed
HPOWEB
TV0203
Allison Farm
Study Listed
HPOWEB
Albert and Mary Jenkins House (Bevere Gadsen-
TV0211
Eligible/Study Listed
HPOWEB
Jenkins House)
TV0306
Mariam & Albert Kyle House
Study Listed
HPOWEB
TV0454
Ike Ledbetter House
Study Listed
HPOWEB
TV0460
Elizur Patton House
Study Listed
HPOWEB
TV0464
Ecusta Paper Mill (Gone)
Study Listed
HPOWEB
TV0480
Davidson River Cemetery
Study Listed
HPOWEB
TV0659
Osborne -McCormick House
Eligible
HPOWEB
TV0662
Pisgah Forest US Post Office
Eligible
HPOWEB
TV0664
Glen Country Club
Eligible
HPOWEB
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The majority of the project corridor has been previously surveyed and the northern portion that has not been
surveyed is disturbed by development. In terms of archaeology, since the project corridor has been previously
surveyed or disturbed no additional survey along the length of the corridor is recommended. Archaeological site
31TV537 is located within the northern portion of the project corridor and has not been assessed for inclusion in
the NRHP. Although the project corridor extends into the archaeological site, the existing utility poles and
roadway maintenance/construction has disturbed the portion of the archaeological site that is within the
boundaries of the project area and no additional work is recommended for the site. In terms of architecture, there
are two historic properties adjacent to the project corridor. Resource TV0662 is in an urban setting and
replacement of utility pole in this area will have no effect on the resource; Resource TV0211 is on the east side of
the roadway, while the project corridor will be on the west side; the project will have no effect on the resource. It
is the opinion of S&ME that no additional cultural resource work for the project will be necessary for the project as
it is currently proposed.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
A portion of the relocation project is in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Special Flood Hazard
Area (SFHA) of the FBR. Copies of the FEMA FIRMettes are located in Attachment II. Transylvania County
requires a Floodplain Development Permit for work within the floodway and SFHA. S&ME is currently working
with Transylvania County to obtain the Floodplain Development Permit. A copy of the approval will be forwarded
when received.
Prepared by,
S&ME, Inc.
i
Ronald Walker.
Senior Scientist
[e-mail]
rk Augspurger
Senior Project Manager
[e-mail]
February 23, 2024 11

Attachments

Attachment I — Wetland Determination Data Forms and
Stream ID Form

NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 2/14/2024
Project/Site: Wilson Rd. Dist. Line
Latitude: 35.213040
Evaluator: Ronald Walker
County: Transylvania
Longitude: -82.707458
Total Points:
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent 22.5
Ephemeral ntermitten Perennial
e.g. Quad Name: Stream 1
if>_ 19 orperennial if>_ 30'
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =9.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
20
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
10
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
10
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
0
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1Q
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
OQ
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =(D
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 9 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3O
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
10
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
1 0.5
1
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 4
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
10
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3Q
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
DO
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
OQ
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
QO
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other 0
perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: The stream is within a disturbed area between a maintained lawn and a
residential road. The stream was without flow during our initial site visit on
9/27/23, however, was flowing on 2/14/2024.
41

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: Wilson Road Ditribution Line Relocation City/County: Brevard/Transylvania Sampling Date: 9/27/2023
Applicant/Owner: Duke Energy Carolinas State: NC Sampling Point: Wetland 1
Investigator(s): Andrew Hook and Andrew Shumpert Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): hlllslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): MLRA 136 Lat; 35.213067 Long:-82.707487 Datum: NAS 1983
Soil Map Unit Name: Rosman Fine Sandy Loam NWI classification: None
Are climatic / hydrolo is conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes _❑✓ No ❑. (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil ❑, or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes = No ❑
Are Vegetation , Soil ❑, or Hydrology.= naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes = No = Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes T_V1. No-_=- within a Wetland? Yes = No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes.=- No ❑_
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑ Surface Water (Al)
❑ True Aquatic Plants (1314)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
❑ High Water Table (A2)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
❑ Drainage Patterns (1310)
Q Saturation (A3)
❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
❑ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
❑ Water Marks (131)
❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits (132)
❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
❑ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
❑ Drift Deposits (133)
❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (134)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
❑ Iron Deposits (135)
❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (139)
❑ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
_❑Aquatic Fauna (1313)
❑ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes ❑
No = Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes Q
Saturation Present? Yes =
No Q Depth (inches): 10
No ❑ Depth (inches): 0
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Yes 2l No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: Wetland 1
Absolute
Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
% Cover
Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1 • Acer rubrum
20
Yes FAC
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
2. Liriodendron tulipifera
20
Yes FACU
Total Number of Dominant
7
3•
Species Across All Strata: (B)
4.
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
57
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A/B)
6.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
40 = Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50% of total cover:
20% of
total cover:
OBL species x 1 =
Sapling Stratum (Plot size: )
FACW species x 2 =
1.
FAC species x 3 =
2.
FACU species x 4 =
3.
UPL species x 5 =
4.
Column Totals: (A) (B)
5.
6.
Prevalence Index = B/A =
= Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
❑ 1 Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of
total cover:
-
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15
❑✓ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
1. Corylus americana
30
Yes FACU
❑ 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
2. igus rum sinense
15
Yes FACU
❑ 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
3
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
4
5.
6
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
40
= Total Cover
Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata:
50% of total cover:
20% of
total cover:
5
Tree -Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 in.
1 • Solidago altissima
10
No FACU
(7.6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH).
2. Impatiens capensis
40
Yes FACW
Sapling -Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
3. Cyperus esculentus
30
Yes FACW
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and less
4. Festuca arundinacea
15
Yes FAC
than 3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
5.
Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
6
approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height.
7.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including
$
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3
9
ft (1 m) in height.
10.
Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height.
11.
95
= Total Cover
50% of total cover:
20% of
total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
= Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes 2l No�
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

SOIL Sampling Point: Wetland1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) %
Color (moist) % Type Loc
Texture Remarks
0-4 10 YR 3/3 100
Sandy CIe
4-20 10 YR 4/1 90
10 YR 4/2 10 C PL
Sandy CIE
Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced
Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
❑ Histosol (Al)
❑ Dark Surface (S7)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2)
.❑ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) ❑ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
❑ Black Histic (A3)
❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
0 Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
El Stratified Layers (A5)
✓❑ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
�] Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
[] Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
❑, Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
MLRA 136)
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
❑ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Sandy Redox (S5)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present,
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6)
❑ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed)
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Hydric Soil Present? Yes Z No
El
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: Wilson Road Ditribution Line Relocation City/County: Brevard/Transylvania Sampling Date: 9/27/2023
Applicant/Owner: Duke Energy Carolinas State: NC Sampling Point: Upland 1
Investigator(s): Andrew Hook and Andrew Shumpert Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): hlllslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): MLRA 136 Lat; 35.213082 Long;-82.707450 Datum: NAS 1983
Soil Map Unit Name: Rosman Fine Sandy Loam NWI classification: None
Are climatic / hydrolo is conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes _�✓� No ". (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil ❑, or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes = No ❑
Are Vegetation , Soil ❑, or Hydrology.= naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No F-4/1 Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ❑. No_❑✓ _ within a Wetland? Yes = No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes.=- No LEI
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ True Aquatic Plants (1314)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
❑ Drainage Patterns (1310)
❑ Saturation (A3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
❑ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
❑ Water Marks (131) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits (132) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
❑ Crayfish Burrows (C8)
❑ Drift Deposits (133) ❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (134) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
❑ Iron Deposits (135)
❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (139)
❑ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
_❑Aquatic Fauna (1313)
❑ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No = Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes Q No Q Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes = No 0 Depth (inches):
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Yes L1 No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: Upland 1
Absolute
Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 )
% Cover
Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1 • Acer rubrum
20
Yes FAC
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
2. Liriodendron tulipifera
20
Yes FACU
Total Number of Dominant
7
3•
Species Across All Strata: (B)
4.
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
43
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A/B)
6.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
40 = Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50% of total cover:
20% of
total cover:
OBL species x 1 =
Sapling Stratum (Plot size: )
FACW species x 2 =
1.
FAC species x 3 =
2.
FACU species x 4 =
3.
UPL species x 5 =
4.
Column Totals: (A) (B)
5.
6.
Prevalence Index = B/A =
= Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
❑ 1 Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of
total cover:
-
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15
❑ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
1. Corylus americana
30
Yes FACU
❑ 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
2. igus rum sinense
15
Yes FACU
❑ 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
3
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
4
5.
6
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
45
= Total Cover
Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata:
50% of total cover:
20% of
total cover:
5
Tree -Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 in.
1 • Solidago altissima
30
Yes FACU
(7.6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH).
2. Ranunculus repens
40
Yes FAC
Sapling -Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
3. Cyperus esculentus
20
Yes FACW
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and less
than 3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
4.
5.
Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
6
approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height.
7.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including
$
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3
9
ft (1 m) in height.
10.
Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height.
11.
90
= Total Cover
50% of total cover:
20% of
total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
= Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes = No�
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: Upland 1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indi
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc Texture
0-6 10 YR 4/3 100 Sandy CIe
6-20 10 YR 5/3 100 Sandy CIE
Remarks
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion, RM=Reduced
Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
❑ Histosol (Al)
❑ Dark Surface (S7)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2)
.❑ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
❑ Black Histic (A3)
❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
0 Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
El Stratified Layers (A5)
❑ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
�] Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
[] Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
❑, Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
MLRA 136)
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
❑ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Sandy Redox (S5)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6)
❑ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed)
Type
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Z
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

Attachment II — Permit Exhibits (8 Exhibits) and FEMA
FIRMetts

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Attachment IV — Pole Specifications for Poles 6-79 and 5-77

PoleForeman - Pole Loading Analysis Report
License: Duke Energy Database: progdata Duke.=dt
POLE LOADING DATA
Pole: 50/3 Wood (Wood -Cylindrical)
Pole Loading NESC Edition: 2017
Horizontal: 18% (250B) Loading District: Medium
Vertical: 19% (k=0.70) Construction: Grade B
POLES
Pole # Length (ft) Depth (ft) Elevation (ft)
0 50 7 0
1 50 7 0
2 50 7 0
POLE LINE TOPOLOGY
Version 8.1.3 0
Soil: None
Rule 250B: Temp=15F, Wind=4 psf, Ice=0.25 in
90,
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7
GUY STRAND DATA
Version 8.1.3
Anchor
Strand
Attach (in)
Length (ft)
Direction
Tension (Ibs)
Strength (Ibs)
Loading
1
3/8" EHS
34"
29'
257°
1,205
13,860
9%
1
3/8" EHS
106"
29'
257°
601
13,860
4%
2
3/8" EHS
46"
22'
347°
0
13,860
0%
3
3/8" EHS
48"
29'
167°
9,521
13,860
69%
ANCHOR DATA
Anchor Rod
1 3/4" Rod
2 3/4" Rod
3 3/4" Rod
INSULATORS
Insulator
35KV Polymer Deadend
35KV Polymer Deadend
35KV Polymer Deadend
35KV Polymer Deadend
35KV Polymer Deadend
35KV Polymer Deadend
ARM / BRACKET DATA
Arm/Bracket
10' FG DE X-Arm (6x4)
Anchor
Soil
Tension (Ibs)
Rod Strength (Ibs)
8" PISA
Class - 5
1,805
23,000
8" PISA
Class - 5
0
23,000
8" PISA
Class - 5
9,521
23,000
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Loading
Angle
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40%
0°
5"
40%
0°
28"
40%
0°
28"
40%
0°
28"
40%
0°
28"
40%
0°
Attach (in) Vert Loading Horz Loading
28" 10% 1%
SPANS
Span: 1 Span Length (ft): 153 Direction: 269'
Circuit: 1 3P HORZ DDE 1OFT FG XARM 03.11-116A
Primary
Ruling Span (ft)
Offset (in)
Attach A (in)
Attach B (in)
556AAC(19)
280
54
28"
28"
556AAC(19)
280
0
5"
5"
556AAC(19)
280
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28"
Neutral
556AAC(19)
280
0
102"
102"
Span: 2
Span Length (ft): 224
Direction: 75'
Circuit: 1
3P HORZ DDE 1OFT FG XARM 03.11-116A
Primary
Ruling Span (ft)
Offset (in)
Attach A (in)
Attach B (in)
556AAC(19)
280
54
28"
28"
556AAC(19)
280
0
5"
5"
556AAC(19)
280
-54
28"
28"
Neutral
556AAC(19)
280
0
102"
102"
Tension (Ibs)
2999
2999
2999
2999
Tension (Ibs)
2999
2999
2999
2999
Anchor Strength (Ibs)
12,000
12,000
12,000
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7
me 1R1dl[•Tm\9M,
Version 8.1.3
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License: Duke Energy
PoleForeman - Pole Loading Analysis Report
Database: progdata Duke.mdb Version 8.1.3
POLE LOADING DATA
Pole: 50/3 Wood (Wood-Cyli
Pole Loading
Horizontal: 30% (2f
Vertical: 30% (k=
POLES
Pole #
Length (ft)
0
50
1
50
2
50
POLE LINE TOPOLOGY
270'
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PoleForeman - Pole Loading Analysis Report
License: Duke Energy
r
Database: progdata Duke.mdb
Version 8.1.3
GUY STRAND DATA
Anchor Strand
Attach (in)
Length (ft) Direction
Tension (Ibs)
Strength (Ibs)
Loading
1 3/8" EHS
34"
29'
78'
12,386
13,860
89%
1 3/8" EHS
106"
29'
78°
5,438
13,860
39%
2 3/8" EHS
46"
29'
348°
2,112
13,860
15%
3 3/8" EHS
48"
17'
168°
0
13,860
0%
ANCHOR DATA
Anchor Rod
Anchor
Soil
Tension (Ibs)
Rod Strength (Ibs)
Anchor Strength (Ibs)
1 1" Rod
14" PISA
Class - 5
17,812
36,000
27,000
2 3/4" Rod
8" PISA
Class - 5
2,112
23,000
12,000
3 3/4" Rod
8" PISA
Class - 5
0
23,000
12,000
INSULATORS
Insulator
Attach (in)
Loading
Angle
35KV Polymer Deadend
5"
40%
0°
35KV Polymer Deadend
5"
22%
0°
35KV Polymer Deadend
28"
40%
0°
35KV Polymer Deadend
28"
22%
0°
35KV Polymer Deadend
28"
40%
0°
35KV Polymer Deadend
28"
22%
0°
ARM / BRACKET DATA
Arm/Bracket Attach (in) Vert Loading Horz Loading
10' FG DE X-Arm (6x4) 28" 7% 21 %
SPANS
Span: 1 Span Length (ft): 224 Direction: 256'
Circuit: 1 3P HORZ DDE 1OFT FG XARM 03.11-116A
Primary
Ruling Span (ft)
Offset (in)
Attach A (in)
Attach B (in)
556AAC(19)
280
54
28"
28"
556AAC(19)
280
0
5"
5"
556AAC(19)
280
-54
28"
28"
Neutral
556AAC(19)
280
0
102"
102"
Span: 2
Span Length (ft): 48
Direction: 77'
Circuit: 1
3P HORZ DDE 1OFT FG XARM 03.11-116A
Primary
Ruling Span (ft)
Offset (in)
Attach A (in)
Attach B (in)
336AAC(19)
150
54
28"
28"
336AAC(19)
150
0
5"
5"
336AAC(19)
150
-54
28"
28"
Neutral
1/0 AAAC (7)
150
0
102"
102"
Tension (Ibs)
2999
2999
2999
2999
Tension (Ibs)
1634
1634
1634
1000
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7
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Attachment V — Federally Protected Species Information

FUR&IA
United States Department of the Interior -41
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street, Suite B
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
https://www.fws.p,ov/office/asheville-ecolop,ical-services
In Reply Refer To: February 13, 2024
Project Code: 2024-0048960
Project Name: Wilson Road Distribution Line Relocation
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The enclosed species list
fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Please note that new species information can change your official species list. Under 50 CFR
402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list
should be verified after 90 days. The Service recommends you visit the ECOS-IPaC website at
regular intervals during project planning and implementation to ensure your species list is
accurate or obtain an updated species list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A biological assessment (BA) or biological evaluation (BE) should be completed for your
project. A BA is required for major construction activities (or other undertakings having similar
physical impacts) considered to be Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c))
(NEPA). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a BE be
prepared to determine effects of the action and whether those effects may affect listed species
and/or designated critical habitat. Effects of the action are all consequences to listed species or

Project code: 2024-0048960 02/13/2024
critical habitat that are caused by the proposed action, including the consequences of other
activities that are caused by the proposed action. A consequence is caused by the proposed action
if it is reasonably certain to occur and would not occur "but for" the proposed action..
Recommended contents of a BABE are described at 50 CFR 402.12. More information and
resources about project review and preparing a BABE can be found at the following web link:
https://www.fws. gov/office/asheville-ecological-services/asheville-field-office-online-review-
process-overview.
If a Federal agency determines listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected
by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR
402. The Service is not required to concur with "no effect" determinations from Federal action
agencies. If consultation is required, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed
species, proposed critical habitat, and at -risk species be addressed within the consultation. More
information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of
permit or licensed applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook"
at the following web link: https://www.fws.gov/media/endangered-species-consultation-
handbook.
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Act, there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project -
related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds,
including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12
and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). More information about MBTA and BGEPA can be found at the
following web link: https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds.
We appreciate your consideration of Federally listed species. The Service encourages Federal
agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species in their project planning
to further the purposes of the Act. Please contact our staff at 828-258-3939, if you have any
questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference the
Consultation Code which can be found in the header of this letter.
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List
• USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries
• Bald & Golden Eagles
• Migratory Birds
• Wetlands
OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
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02/13/2024
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street, Suite B
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
[phone]
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Code: 2024-0048960
Project Name: Wilson Road Distribution Line Relocation
Project Type: Distribution Line - Maintenance/Modification - Above Ground
Project Description: Utility Line Relocation
Project Location:
The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:
www.google.com/maps/(a)35.2136656,-82.7063374020124,14z
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Counties: Transylvania County, North Carolina
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES
There is a total of 13 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesl, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
MAMMALS
NAME
Gray Bat Myotis grisescens
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
REPTILES
NAME
Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA)
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
STATUS
Endangered
Endangered
Proposed
Endangered
STATUS
Similarity of
Appearance
(Threatened)
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NAME
STATUS
Appalachian Elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana
Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5039
Longsolid Fusconaia subrotunda
Threatened
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9880
Tennessee Clubshell Pleurobema ovi forme
Proposed
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Endangered
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3254
INSECTS
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
FLOWERING PLANTS
NAME
STATUS
Mountain Sweet Pitcher -plant Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii
Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4283
Small Whorled Pogonia Isotria medeoloides
Threatened
Population:
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1890
Swamp Pink Helonias bullata
Threatened
Population:
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4333
Virginia Spiraea Spiraea virginiana
Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1728
LICHENS
NAME STATUS
Rock Gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3933
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CRITICAL HABITATS
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL
ABOVE LISTED SPECIES.
USFWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LANDS
AND FISH HATCHERIES
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a
'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to
discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.
BALD & GOLDEN EAGLES
Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Acti and the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act2.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to bald or
golden eagles, or their habitats3, should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described in the links below. Specifically,
please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".
1. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
2. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
There are bald and/or golden eagles in your project area.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, see the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your
project area.
NAME
BREEDING SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Aug 31
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain
types of development or activities.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
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PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read "Supplemental
Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles", specifically the FAQ section titled "Proper
Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to interpret
this report.
Probability of Presence (■)
Green bars; the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your project
overlaps during that week of the year.
Breeding Season( )
Yellow bars; liberal estimate of the timeframe inside which the bird breeds across its entire
range.
Survey Effort (1)
Vertical black lines; the number of surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s)
your project area overlaps.
No Data( )
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle
Non -BCC
Vulnerable
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Eagle Management https://www.fws.gov/program/eagle-management
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/librq�r/
rator.
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/
documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf
• Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC https://www.fws.gov/
media/sunnlemental-information-mip-ratorv-birds-and-bald-and-p-olden-eap-les-mav-occur-
project-action
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MIGRATORY BIRDS
Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Actz.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to
migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described in the links below. Specifically,
please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".
1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, see the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your
project area.
BREEDING
NAME
SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Breeds Sep 1 to
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention
Aug 31
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types
of development or activities.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Black -billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Breeds May 15
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
to Oct 10
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9399
Bobolink Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Breeds May 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
to Jul 31
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9454
Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis
Breeds May 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
to Aug 10
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9643
Cerulean Warbler Dendroica cerulea
Breeds Apr 27
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA
to Jul 20
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2974
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NAME
BREEDING
SEASON
Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica Breeds Mar 15
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 25
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9406
Eastern Whip -poor -will Antrostomus voci ferns Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 20
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10678
Golden -winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 20
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8745
Kentucky Warbler Oporornis formosus Breeds Apr 20
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 20
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9443
Northern Saw -whet Owl Aegolius acadicus acadicus Breeds Mar 1 to
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions Jul 31
(BCRs) in the continental USA
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10655
Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Breeds May 1
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Jul 31
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9513
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea Breeds Apr 1 to
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA Jul 31
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9439
Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Sep 10
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9398
Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus Breeds
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions elsewhere
(BCRs) in the continental USA
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9478
Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina Breeds May 10
This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA to Aug 31
and Alaska.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9431
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PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read "Supplemental
Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles", specifically the FAQ section titled "Proper
Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to interpret
this report.
Probability of Presence (■)
Green bars; the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your project
overlaps during that week of the year.
Breeding Season( )
Yellow bars; liberal estimate of the timeframe inside which the bird breeds across its entire
range.
Survey Effort (1)
Vertical black lines; the number of surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s)
your project area overlaps.
No Data( )
A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
probability of presence breeding season I survey effort — no data
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Bald Eagle I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Non -BCC
Vulnerable
Black -billed Cuckoo
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Bobolink BCC Rangewide 11+1 1++++ 111T
(CON)
Canada Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON) 11l 1111 11l 1 1 1111 1111 11 l 1111
Cerulean Warbler + I ( I I I I I I I I+ I+ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Chimney Swift 1-1-1-1- 1-1-1-11111 1 1 1 1 1111 1 ITT-I-1-1-t-1-4
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BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Eastern Whip -poor -
will t ++ I+ I I I t I+++ +++
tt t +
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Golden -winged Warbler ++++ ++++ ++++
t T
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Kentucky Warbler ++++ ++++ ++++ ++
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Northern Saw -whet
+��+ ++++ I I I
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I I
Owl
BCC -BCR
Prairie Warbler
++++ ++++ ++++ .111111
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Prothonotary +�, ++++ ++++ Warbler
BCC Rangewide
(CON)
I I I I I I- ++++ *0 ++++ ++++ ++++
++++ ++++ ++++ ++++
I I ++++ ++++ ++++ 44 ++++
I I I I I I 100 ***#++ ++++ ++++
I I +++ ++++ ++++ 44 ++++
SPECIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Red-headed Woodpecker ++++ +T++ ++++ T+++ I I I I I I I I I I I I I 10++ ++++ +++ I BCC Rangewide
(CON)
Rusty Blackbird BCC -BCR TTTTTTT i00 +000 0000 T+++
Wood Thrush
BCC Rangewide ++++ ++++ ++++ 1 „ 10*0 WI 000t
(CON)
Additional information can be found using the following links:
• Eagle Management https://www.fws.gov/program/eagle-management
• Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/library
collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-migratory-birds
• Nationwide conservation measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/
documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf
• Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC https://www.fws.gov/
media/suDDlemental-information-mip-ratorv-birds-and-bald-and-p-olden-eap-les-mav-occur-
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WETLANDS
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine
the actual extent of wetlands on site.
RIVERINE
• R3UBH
• R5UBH
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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency:
Private Entity
Name:
Ronald Walker
Address:
48 Brookfield Oaks Drive, Suite F
City:
Greenville
State:
Sc
Zip:
29607
Email
[e-mail]
Phone:
8645903569
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Roy Cooper, Governor
on
■o INC DEPARTMENT OF
N )
■■minim NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
■ ■®■
February 13, 2024
Jacob Foose
S&ME, Inc.
48 Brookfield Oaks Drive, Suite F
Greenville, SC 29607
RE: Duke Energy Wilson Road
Dear Jacob Foose:
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Misty Buchanan
Deputy Director, Natural Heritage Program
NCNHDE-24957
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
httr)s://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact the NCNHP at natural.heritage�dncr.nc.gov.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
09 121 L4 JCiNES STREET, RALCK_,_,H. NC 27603 - 1651 MAUL 6EPVICE CENTER, RALEIGH. NC
OFC 919 7U7.9120 • FAX [phone]

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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street, Suite B
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
https://www.fws.p,ov/office/asheville-ecolop,ical-services
In Reply Refer To: February 13, 2024
Project code: 2024-0048960
Project Name: Wilson Road Distribution Line Relocation
Federal Nexus: yes
Federal Action Agency (if applicable): Army Corps of Engineers
Subject: Technical assistance for 'Wilson Road Distribution Line Relocation'
Dear Ronald Walker:
This letter records your determination using the Information for Planning and Consultation
(IPaC) system provided to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) on February 13, 2024, for
'Wilson Road Distribution Line Relocation' (here forward, Project). This project has been
assigned Project Code 2024-0048960 and all future correspondence should clearly reference this
number. Please carefully review this letter. Your Endangered Species Act (Act) requirements
are not complete.
Ensuring Accurate Determinations When Using IPaC
The Service developed the IPaC system and associated species' determination keys in accordance
with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 87 Stat. 884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.) and based on a standing analysis. All information submitted by the Project proponent into
IPaC must accurately represent the full scope and details of the Project.
Failure to accurately represent or implement the Project as detailed in IPaC or the Northern
Long-eared Bat Rangewide Determination Key (Dkey), invalidates this letter. Answers to certain
questions in the DKey commit the project proponent to implementation of conservation
measures that must be followed for the ESA determination to remain valid.
Determination for the Northern Long -Eared Bat
Based upon your IPaC submission and a standing analysis, your project is not reasonably certain
to cause incidental take of the northern long-eared bat. Unless the Service advises you within 15
days of the date of this letter that your IPaC-assisted determination was incorrect, this letter
verifies that the Action is not likely to result in unauthorized take of the northern long-eared bat.

Project code: 2024-0048960 IPaC Record Locator: 125-138594428 02/13/2024
Other Species and Critical Habitat that May be Present in the Action Area
The IPaC-assisted determination for the northern long-eared bat does not apply to the following
ESA -protected species and/or critical habitat that also may occur in your Action area:
• Appalachian Elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana Endangered
• Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii Similarity of Appearance (Threatened)
• Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered
• Longsolid Fusconaia subrotunda Threatened
• Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
• Mountain Sweet Pitcher -plant Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii Endangered
• Rock Gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered
• Small Whorled Pogonia Isotria medeoloides Threatened
• Swamp Pink Helonias bullata Threatened
• Tennessee Clubshell Pleurobema ovi forme Proposed Endangered
• Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed Endangered
• Virginia Spiraea Spiraea virginiana Threatened
You may coordinate with our Office to determine whether the Action may cause prohibited take
of the animal species listed above. Note that if a new species is listed that may be affected by the
identified action before it is complete, additional review is recommended to ensure compliance
with the Endangered Species Act.
Next Step
Consultation with the Service is necessary. The project has a federal nexus (e.g., Federal funds,
permit, etc.), but you are not the federal action agency or its designated (in writing) non-federal
representative. Therefore, the ESA consultation status is incomplete and no project activities
should occur until consultation between the Service and the Federal action agency (or designated
non-federal representative), is completed.
As the federal agency or designated non-federal representative deems appropriate, they should
submit their determination of effects to the Service by doing the following.
1. Log into IPaC using an agency email account and click on My Projects, click "Search by
record locator" to find this Project using 125-138594428. (Alternatively, the originator of
the project in IPaC can add the agency representative to the project by using the Add
Member button on the project home page.)
2. Review the answers to the Northern Long-eared Bat Range -wide Determination Key to
ensure that they are accurate.
3. Click on Review/Finalize to convert the `not likely to adversely affect' consistency letter to
a concurrence letter. Download the concurrence letter for your files if needed.
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If no changes occur with the Project or there are no updates on listed species, no further
consultation/coordination for this project is required for the northern long-eared bat. However,
the Service recommends that project proponents re-evaluate the Project in IPaC if: 1) the scope,
timing, duration, or location of the Project changes (includes any project changes or
amendments); 2) new information reveals the Project may impact (positively or negatively)
federally listed species or designated critical habitat; or 3) a new species is listed, or critical
habitat designated. If any of the above conditions occurs, additional coordination with the
Service should take place before project implements any changes which are final or commits
additional resources.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or need further assistance, please contact the
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office and reference Project Code 2024-0048960 associated
with this Project.
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02/13/2024
Action Description
You provided to IPaC the following name and description for the subject Action.
1. Name
Wilson Road Distribution Line Relocation
2. Description
The following description was provided for the project'Wilson Road Distribution Line
Relocation':
Utility Line Relocation
The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
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DETERMINATION KEY RESULT
Based on the answers provided, the proposed Action is consistent with a determination of "may
affect, but not likely to adversely affect" for the Endangered northern long-eared bat (Myotis
septentrionalis).
QUALIFICATION INTERVIEW
1. Does the proposed project include, or is it reasonably certain to cause, intentional take of
the northern long-eared bat or any other listed species?
Note: Intentional take is defined as take that is the intended result of a project. Intentional take could refer to
research, direct species management, surveys, and/or studies that include intentional handling/encountering,
harassment, collection, or capturing of any individual of a federally listed threatened, endangered or proposed
species?
No
2. The action area does not overlap with an area for which U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
currently has data to support the presumption that the northern long-eared bat is present.
Are you aware of other data that indicates that northern long-eared bats (NLEB) are likely
to be present in the action area?
Bat occurrence data may include identification of NLEBs in hibernacula, capture of
NLEBs, tracking of NLEBs to roost trees, or confirmed NLEB acoustic detections. Data
on captures, roost tree use, and acoustic detections should post-date the year when white -
nose syndrome was detected in the relevant state. With this question, we are looking for
data that, for some reason, may have not yet been made available to U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
No
3. Does any component of the action involve construction or operation of wind turbines?
Note: For federal actions, answer `yes' if the construction or operation of wind power facilities is either (1) part
of the federal action or (2) would not occur but for a federal agency action (federal permit, funding, etc.).
No
4. Is the proposed action authorized, permitted, licensed, funded, or being carried out by a
Federal agency in whole or in part?
Yes
Is the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA),
or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding or authorizing the proposed action, in
whole or in part?
No
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6. Are you an employee of the federal action agency or have you been officially designated in
writing by the agency as its designated non-federal representative for the purposes of
Endangered Species Act Section 7 informal consultation per 50 CFR § 402.08?
Note: This key may be used for federal actions and for non-federal actions to facilitate section 7 consultation and
to help determine whether an incidental take permit may be needed, respectively. This question is for information
purposes only.
No
7. Is the lead federal action agency the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)? Is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) funding or authorizing the proposed action,
in whole or in part?
No
8. Is the lead federal action agency the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)?
No
9. Have you determined that your proposed action will have no effect on the northern long-
eared bat? Remember to consider the effects of any activities that would not occur but for
the proposed action.
If you think that the northern long-eared bat may be affected by your project or if you
would like assistance in deciding, answer "No" below and continue through the key. If you
have determined that the northern long-eared bat does not occur in your project's action
area and/or that your project will have no effects whatsoever on the species despite the
potential for it to occur in the action area, you may make a "no effect" determination for
the northern long-eared bat.
Note: Federal agencies (or their designated non-federal representatives) must consult with USFWS on federal
agency actions that may affect listed species [50 CFR 402.14(a)]. Consultation is not required for actions that will
not affect listed species or critical habitat. Therefore, this determination key will not provide a consistency or
verification letter for actions that will not affect listed species. If you believe that the northern long-eared bat may
be affected by your project or if you would like assistance in deciding, please answer "No" and continue through
the key. Remember that this key addresses only effects to the northern long-eared bat. Consultation with USFWS
would be required if your action may affect another listed species or critical habitat. The definition of Effects of
the Action can be found here: https://www.fws.gov/media/northern-long-eared-bat-assisted-determination-key-
s elected -definitions
No
10. [Semantic] Is the action area located within 0.5 miles of a known northern long-eared bat
hibernaculum?
Note: The map queried for this question contains proprietary information and cannot be displayed. If you need
additional information, please contact your State wildlife agency.
Automatically answered
No
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11. Does the action area contain any caves (or associated sinkholes, fissures, or other karst
features), mines, rocky outcroppings, or tunnels that could provide habitat for hibernating
northern long-eared bats?
No
12. Does the action area contain or occur within 0.5 miles of (1) talus or (2) anthropogenic or
naturally formed rock crevices in rocky outcrops, rock faces or cliffs?
No
13. Is suitable summer habitat for the northern long-eared bat present within 1000 feet of
project activities?
(If unsure, answer "Yes.")
Note: If there are trees within the action area that are of a sufficient size to be potential roosts for bats (i.e., live
trees and/or snags >_3 inches (12.7 centimeter) dbh), answer "Yes". If unsure, additional information defining
suitable summer habitat for the northern long-eared bat can be found at: https://www.fws.gov/media/northern-
long-eared-bat-as sisted-determination-key-s elected -definitions
Yes
14. Will the action cause effects to a bridge?
No
15. Will the action result in effects to a culvert or tunnel?
No
16. Does the action include the intentional exclusion of northern long-eared bats from a
building or structure?
Note: Exclusion is conducted to deny bats' entry or reentry into a building. To be effective and to avoid harming
bats, it should be done according to established standards. If your action includes bat exclusion and you are
unsure whether northern long-eared bats are present, answer "Yes." Answer "No" if there are no signs of bat use
in the building/structure. If unsure, contact your local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Ecological Services Field
Office to help assess whether northern long-eared bats may be present. Contact a Nuisance Wildlife Control
Operator (NWCO) for help in how to exclude bats from a structure safely without causing harm to the bats (to
find a NWCO certified in bat standards, search the Internet using the search term "National Wildlife Control
Operators Association bats"). Also see the White -Nose Syndrome Response Team's guide for bat control in
structures
No
17. Does the action involve removal, modification, or maintenance of a human -made structure
(barn, house, or other building) known or suspected to contain roosting bats?
No
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18. Will the action directly or indirectly cause construction of one or more new roads that are
open to the public?
Note: The answer may be yes when a publicly accessible road either (1) is constructed as part of the proposed
action or (2) would not occur but for the proposed action (i.e., the road construction is facilitated by the proposed
action but is not an explicit component of the project).
No
19. Will the action include or cause any construction or other activity that is reasonably certain
to increase average daily traffic on one or more existing roads?
Note: For federal actions, answer `yes' when the construction or operation of these facilities is either (1) part of
the federal action or (2) would not occur but for an action taken by a federal agency (federal permit, funding,
etc.). .
No
20. Will the action include or cause any construction or other activity that is reasonably certain
to increase the number of travel lanes on an existing thoroughfare?
For federal actions, answer `yes' when the construction or operation of these facilities is
either (1) part of the federal action or (2) would not occur but for an action taken by a
federal agency (federal permit, funding, etc.).
No
21. Will the proposed action involve the creation of a new water -borne contaminant source
(e.g., leachate pond pits containing chemicals that are not NSF/ANSI 60 compliant)?
No
22. Will the proposed action involve the creation of a new point source discharge from a
facility other than a water treatment plant or storm water system?
No
23. Will the action include drilling or blasting?
No
24. Will the action involve military training (e.g., smoke operations, obscurant operations,
exploding munitions, artillery fire, range use, helicopter or fixed wing aircraft use)?
No
25. Will the proposed action involve the use of pesticides other than herbicides (e.g.,
fungicides, insecticides, or rodenticides)?
Yes
26. Will the action result in herbicide use that may affect suitable summer habitat for the
northern long-eared bat?
Note: Additional information defining suitable summer habitat for the northern long-eared bat can be found at:
https://www.fws. gov/media/northern-long-eared-bat-assisted-determination-key-selected-definitions
No
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27. Will the action include or cause the application or drift of pesticides other than herbicides
(e.g., fungicides, insecticides, or rodenticides) into forested areas that are suitable summer
habitat for the northern long-eared bat? Answer "Yes" if the application may result in
transport (e.g., in water) or aerial drift of the pesticide into forested areas that are suitable
summer habitat for the northern long-eared bat.
Note: Additional information defining suitable summer habitat for the northern long-eared bat can be found at:
https://www.fws. gov/media/northern-long-eared-bat-as sisted-determination-key-s elected -definitions
No
28. Will the action include or cause activities that are reasonably certain to cause chronic
nighttime noise in suitable summer habitat for the northern long-eared bat? Chronic noise
is noise that is continuous or occurs repeatedly again and again for a long time.
Note: Additional information defining suitable summer habitat for the northern long-eared bat can be found at:
https://www.fws. gov/media/northern-long-eared-bat-as sisted-determination-key-s elected -definitions
No
29. Does the action include, or is it reasonably certain to cause, the use of artificial lighting
within 1000 feet of suitable northern long-eared bat roosting habitat?
Note: Additional information defining suitable roosting habitat for the northern long-eared bat can be found at:
https://www.fws. gov/media/northern-long-eared-bat-as sisted-determination-key-s elected -definitions
No
30. Will the action include tree cutting or other means of knocking down or bringing down
trees, tree topping, or tree trimming?
Yes
31. Has a presence/probable absence summer bat survey targeting the northern long-eared bat
following the Service's Range -wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long -Eared Bat Survey
Guidelines been conducted within the project area? If unsure, answer "No."
No
32. Does the action include emergency cutting or trimming of hazard trees in order to remove
an imminent threat to human safety or property? See hazard tree note at the bottom of the
key for text that will be added to response letters
Note: A "hazard tree" is a tree that is an immediate threat to lives, public health and safety, or improved property
and has a diameter breast height of six inches or greater.
No
33. Are any of the trees proposed for cutting or other means of knocking down, bringing
down, topping, or trimming suitable for northern long-eared bat roosting (i.e., live trees
and/or snags >_3 inches dbh that have exfoliating bark, cracks, crevices, and/or cavities)?
Yes
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34. [Semantic] Does your project intersect a known sensitive area for the northern long-eared
bat?
Note: The map queried for this question contains proprietary information and cannot be displayed. If you need
additional information, please contact your state agency or USFWS field office
Automatically answered
No
35. Will all tree cutting/trimming or other knocking or bringing down of trees be restricted to
the inactive season for the northern long-eared bat?
Note: Inactive Season dates for summer habitat outside of staging and swarming areas can be found here: https//
www. fws.gov/media/inactive-season-dates-swarming-and-staging-areas.
No
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PROJECT QUESTIONNAIRE
Enter the extent of the action area (in acres) from which trees will be removed - round up
to the nearest tenth of an acre. For this question, include the entire area where tree removal
will take place, even if some live or dead trees will be left standing.
2.3
In what extent of the area (in acres) will trees be cut, knocked down, or trimmed during the
inactive (hibernation) season for northern long-eared bat? Note: inactive season dates for spring
staging/fall swarming areas can be found here: https://www.fws.gov/media/inactive-season-dates-swarming-and-
staging-areas
2.3
In what extent of the area (in acres) will trees be cut, knocked down, or trimmed during the
active (non -hibernation) season for northern long-eared bat? Note: inactive season dates for
spring staging/fall swarming areas can be found here: https://www.fws.gov/media/inactive-season-dates-
swarming-and-staging-areas
0
Will all potential northern long-eared bat (NLEB) roost trees (trees >_3 inches diameter at
breast height, dbh) be cut, knocked, or brought down from any portion of the action area
greater than or equal to 0.1 acre? If all NLEB roost trees will be removed from multiple
areas, select `Yes' if the cumulative extent of those areas meets or exceeds 0.1 acre.
Yes
Enter the extent of the action area (in acres) from which all potential NLEB roost trees will
be removed. If all NLEB roost trees will be removed from multiple areas, entire the total
extent of those areas. Round up to the nearest tenth of an acre.
2.3
For the area from which all potential northern long-eared bat (NLEB) roost trees will be
removed, on how many acres (round to the nearest tenth of an acre) will trees be allowed
to regrow? Enter `0' if the entire area from which all potential NLEB roost trees are
removed will be developed or otherwise converted to non -forest for the foreseeable future.
0
Will any snags (standing dead trees) >_3 inches dbh be left standing in the area(s) in which
all northern long-eared bat roost trees will be cut, knocked down, or otherwise brought
down?
No
Will all project activities by completed by April 1, 2024?
No
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02/13/2024
IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency:
Private Entity
Name:
Ronald Walker
Address:
48 Brookfield Oaks Drive, Suite F
City:
Greenville
State:
SC
Zip:
29607
Email
[e-mail]
Phone:
8645903569
LEAD AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Lead Agency: Army Corps of Engineers
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