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Pre -Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Appillicant information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NWP 39 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
® Yes
❑ No
Id. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
becausewritten approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit-
ermitbecause
❑ Yes ® No
1f Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Meriweather Solar Farm
2b. County:
Granville
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Oxford
2d. Subdivision name.
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
no:
W-3Q&project
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed-
Odell and Ronald Ragland
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3b. Deed Book and Page No.
97/107
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3c Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
p
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3d. Street address:
4215 Jane Lane
3e. City, state, zip:
Raliegh NC 27604
3f. Telephone no -
919 876.8747
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify Developer
4b Name
Mr. Jackson Naftal.
4c Business name
(if applicable).
Menweather Farm, LLC
4d Street address-
50101 Governors Drive, Suite 280
4e City, state, zip:
Chapel HIII, NC 27517
4f Telephone no.:
919 960.6015
4g. Fax no.:
4h Email address
[e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Bradley S. Luckey
5b Business name
(if applicable).
Pilot Environmental Inc.
5c Street address:
PO Box 128
5d. City, state, zip.
Kernersvdle, NC 27285
5e Telephone no.:
336.708.4997
5f. Fax no..
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID)
191204547286
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 36.28932 Longitude. - 78.60846
(DD DDDDDD) (-DD DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size
69.6 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Fishing Creek
proposed project.
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water-
Class C, Nutrient Sensitive Waters
2c River basin
Tar-Pamlico
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application
The site contains undeveloped wooded land and fields A diliapdated residence and asssoicated outbuildings are located
on the northeastern portion of the site. Other structures are not located on the site.
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Wetlands are not located on the site
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Approximately 5,000 feet of perennial stream channel is located on the site
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to provide interconnection to existing infrastructure and to provide for construction
and long term maintenance of the proposed interconnection utilities
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used.
The overall project consists of development of the site with a proposed solar farm In order to provide construction and
long term maintenance of the interconnection utility lines, a road crossing and utility crossing are necessary To faciltate
development of the site and construction of the proposed stream crossings, clearing and grading the site is necessary.
Graders, haulers, excavators and other heavy equipment will be used during site construction.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments- USACE site visit 9 17.15
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
®Preliminary E] Final
of determination was made?
4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency/Consultant Company Pilot Enviromental, Inc
Name (if known)- Jan Gay, Bradley Luckey
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
USACE JD not yet issued
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
The project is not part of a phased project. Impacts to streams/wetlands, outside of those proposed in this appilication,
are not anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply).
❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2 Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h Comments: Wetland impacts are not being proposed
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a
3b.
3c
3d
3e.
3f
3g
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ®P ®T
Culvert/Pump
Unnamed
® PER
® Corps
5
65/15
Around
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
65/15
3i Comments: The proposed stream crossing will permanetly impact 65 linear feet of perennial stream channel and
temporarily impact 15 linear feet of stream channel assoicated with the pump around during construction. Areas of temporary
impact will be restored to pre -construction conditions
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U S. then individually list all open water impacts below
4a.
Open water
impact number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01 ❑P❑T
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P❑T
04 ❑P[IT
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments- Open water impacts are not being proposed.
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID
number
5b
Proposed use or purpose
of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments Construction of ponds/lakes are not being proposed
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres) -
5j Size of pond watershed (acres) -
5k Method of construction
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ®Tar -Pamlico El Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number —
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary T
im act
required?
B1 ®P ❑ T
C o a ng
Unnamed
® Nos
4,905
2,479
B2 ® P ❑ T
OH
Electric
Unnamed
❑ Yes
® No
3,137
2,013
Utility
B3 ❑P❑T
El Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer impacts
8,042
4,492
6i Comments: The proposed road crossing will permanently impact 4,905 square feet of zone 1 and 2,479 square feet of zone
2 riparian buffer in accordance with an "allowable without mitigation" activity of the Tar -Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive
Waters Management Strategy: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0259).
The proposed utility crossing enters Zone 2 of the riparian buffer as an underground utility line and transitions to an overhead
utility line in Zone 1 of the riparian buffer prior to crossing the stream. Since the majority of the utility line is an overhead line, it
is the applicant's opinion that the overall utility line crossing be treated as an overhead electric utility line activity in accordance
with 15A NCAC 02B 0259 The proposed utility crossing will permanently impact 3,137 square feet of zone 1 and 2,013
square feet of zone 2 riparian buffer in accordance with an "exempt" activity of the Tar -Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive
Waters Management Strategy: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0259). The
proposed construction and maintenance corridor for the proposed easement has been minimized to 30 feet The crossing has
been designed to cross the riparian buffer at an approximate 50 degrees as a non -perpendicular crossing due to aligntment of
existing overhead utilities
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
Due to the development and use of the site as a solar farm, interconnection from the site must connect to existing utility
infrastructure and access for consruction/maintenance of the interconnection utilities must be provided. The applicant has
minimized the long term access road for maintenance activities to the maximum extent possible while adequately maintaining
safety concerns by limiting the road to approximately 20 foot wide, thus minimizing the impact to the stream and assoicated
riparian buffer. The road crossing has been designed to cross the stream as close to perpendicular as possible given site
parcel boundary constriants and in an area of the stream that is relatively straight to minmimze impact to the stream and
assoicated riprian buffers Additionally, the proposed culvert has been desined to be buried at least 6 inches below the
existing elevation of the stream to facilitate aquatic passage, if aquatic species are present
The applicant has minmimized the width of the overhead utility crossing permeanent easement to the maximun extent
possible Initial designs of the permanent maintenance easement consisted of maintenance corridors at 60 and then 40 foot
widths The crossing has been designed as near to perpendicular as possible given the alignment of existing utility
infrastructure and necessary interconnection location Power poles have been designed to be greater than 10 feet from the
top of bank of the stream. Additionally, the applicant has decided that long term maintenance of the proposed utility (within
the vicinity of the point of interconnection to existing utilites) can be accessed from adjacent ROWs to the west of the
proposed development parcel, thus eliminating the necessity to cross Fishing Creek and minimizing impact to jurisdictional
water bodies.
The solar array and reaminder of the necessary infrastructure (overhead/underground voltage lines, inverters, etc) have been
designed to avoid impacts to jurisdictional water bodies and assoicated riprian buffers
There is approximately 5,000 linear feet of perennial stream channel located on the site Impacts to the remaining approximate
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4,935 linear feet of stream channel are being avioded
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The clearing limits will be staked and silt fence will be used. A temporary coffer dam will be installed upgradient of the
proposed culvert During construction, water will be pumped around the construction footprint Appropriate stream bank
protection will be provided in the channel during construction and all excess excavated material will be immediately removed
from the stream bank crossing area Upon completion of the culvert installation, the temporary sand bag coffer dams will be
removed and flow will be diverted through the culvert. Following construction, disturbed banks will be restored to similair pre -
construction conditions, matted and seeded/live staked.
Woody vegetation within the riparian buffer for the proposed utility crossing will be cut by hand The root system of trees will
be left intact and stump removal/grubbing is not being proposed The portion of the utlity line located underground will be
installed by trenching Soils will be stockpiled outside of the riparian buffer and used to backfill the underground line
Maintained vegetation will be established immediately following contruction activates and silt fencing and/or other erosion
control devices will be used during construction activities to avoid sediments from adversely impacting down -gradient water
bodies and water quality
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U S. or Waters of the State?
2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project?
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
3c Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested.
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only).
square feet
4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
acres
4h. Comments
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑Yes ® No
6b. if yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund)
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
® Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
❑ Yes No
Comments. Stormwater flow is not being concentrated by the proposed project
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
3%
2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Based on the % impervious, a
stormwater management plan is not requned
2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply)
❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes ® No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes' to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter )
❑ Yes ® No
Comments- A NEPA or SEPA is not required as part of this project.
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c If you answered "yes' to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes' to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description
We are not aware of additional development that will impact nearby downstream water quality
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Wastewater will not be generated by the proposed project.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
® Yes ❑ No
impacts?
® Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS Letter dated, 9 4.15 (attached)
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Based on our knowledge of the site, the site is not located in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat. Best
management practices and the use of temporary sediment and erosion control devices will prevent sediment from entering
down -gradient waterbodies which may contain fish.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
SHPO reviewed the proposed project as part of a state clearinghouse review of the project. SHPO Letter dated 10.13.14
(attached)
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA FIRM 3720191200J (attached)
Digitally signed by Bradley S Luckey
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Environmental, Inc, ou,
Bradley S. Luckey
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided
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Michael Brame
Pilot Environmental Inc.
PO Box 128
Kernersville, NC 27285
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh E: Field Office
Pau Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3720
September 4, 2015
Re: Meriwether Solar- Granville County, NC
Dear Mr. Brame:
This letter is to inform you that a list of all federally -protected endangered and threatened species
with known occurrences in North Carolina is now available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's (Service) web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Therefore, if you have projects that
occur within the Raleigh Field Office's area of responsibility (see attached county list), you no
longer need to contact the Raleigh Field Office for a list of federally -protected species.
Our web page contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and threatened
species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 ct seq.)(Act), and a list of federal species of concern' that are known to occur in
each county in North Carolina.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally -listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally -protected species list, information oil the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://wvvw.tws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes.
I The terin "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation docs
not necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endwigered or threatened
species. However, we recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to
federal species of concern.

If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
With regard to the above -referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered i£ (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the construction
site and any nearby down -gradient surface waters. In addition, we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.,
In general, the Service recommends that solar facilities be sited in areas that are previously
disturbed, or sites that do not impact mature forest, wetlands, or streams. The North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a copy can be found
on our website at (http://www.fws.gov/raleigh) to address and mitigate secondary and
cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality. We
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recommend that you consider this document in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package for consultation (if ncecssary).
We hope you find our web page useful and informative and that following the process described
above will reduce the time required, and eliminate the need, for general correspondence for
species' lists. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Kathy Matthews of this
office at [phone] ext. 27.
Sincerely,
Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor

List of Counties in the Service's Raleigh Field Office Area of Responsibility
Alamance
Beaufort
Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Camden
Carteret
Caswell
Chatham
Chowan
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
Dare
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Frank] i n
Gates
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Hertford
Hoke
Hyde
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Martin
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
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Perquimans
Person
Pitt
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Sampson
Scotland
Tyrrell
Vance
Wake
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Wilson

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Proposal for Wetland Permitting Services
PEI Proposal 15981
February 25, 2016
AGENT AUTHORIZATION
This form authorizes PEI to act as our agent in stream/wetland matters including U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and North Carolina Division of Water Resources field verification and permitting.
Property Address: 830 Lewis Street, Oxford, NC 27565
Owner Information:
Name: Meriwether Farm, LLC
Address: 50101 Governors Drive, Suite 280
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Telephone Number: [phone]
Fax Number:
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
Signature: G`" " l.— Date: 2/25/2016
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