20072161 Ver 1_More Info Received_20080208 (2)

FRED BAIRD BLACKLEY, ASLA ~ / ~IV
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
504 SOUTH DEKALB STREET
SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28150
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1. eck all ofthe approval(s) requested for this project: ~~ ~ ~~ .. ~;;j~~ ~,
Section 4U4 Permit ^ Riparian Or Waters Rules
Section 1 Q Permit [~ Tsolate~3 W'etl~i~~~i'~~ ~=~
401 Water f~ality Certa£ication ^ Exlaress 4a 1 Water t~ual jity Certification
2. l~Tatian~vide, Regional az General Ferznit Number(s) Requested: t ~ _
3. ~£this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 4Qx Certification
is net required, check here:
4. Xf paymeat into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancerz~ent Frrgram (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts,. attach the acce~+tce lc from NCEFF, comptete section V~1,
and cheek here: []
5, If your project is Iacated in any of North Carc~tina's tweedy coastal ec~unties (listed an pie
4), and fire project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal lvlanagemer~t Area of
Environmental Concern (sec the tc~g of page ~ for fiErther details), check here:
II. Applica~t4 Y;mfarmatiou
l . GwaerlA dxcant InformatioA
Name: a 7~ L !~' ~~,~~ !~ } ~ ~ ~k'-~'~1~' ~f
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Telephone l~l'umber:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number: ~~ -
2, Agent/CQnsul#arit Infon:natio:n (,~, signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Age t has signatory authority for the wnerlap licar-t.)
Name' ~~r'..~'"I~ ~' GIB LC~Y ~+E`7P~#dr1 fTnw ~4r
Company A,ffilia#ion: I~ G .f' /~ fnc~.
Mailing Address: ~ 4~- ~'a t~rT ~ -~' ~~ . ~ '~ 2.2 A~ ~ c~ ~~ ~
TeIephonte Number: "T a ~~ - '~ ~ ~ 17 3 ! 1~ar~ N'umt-er:~~st_.~.~
E~naail Address: ~ _~O~ ~ ~ E'ZL S.e~c~7N .-~'~' . J ~vo ~ .~.~r~~.
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ILY. Project Information
Attach a vici~uity map clearly shar~ving the laeatiozt of the property with respect to Iacal
landmarks such as towns, rivers, grid roads. Also provide ~ detailed site p[an shawir~g ProPertY
boundaries and development plans in relation to sttrroemdirtg properties. Both the vicxreity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of .all buildings,
impervaaews surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If ~ssibk, trte maps and plans should
include the appropriate tXSGS Toppphic ~uatl Ii~p and NRCS Sail Sui,rey with the property
boundaries outlined. Flan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as tkte property is clearly defined. For administrative anti distributivo parposes, the
tISAC1/ requires in£armatian to be submitted aza sheets no larger than 11 by t 7-itch fotznati
however, 17W~ may sacept pSperworic at' any size. DVVQ tnefcrs Cult-sia,~e consdrutctian
drawings rather than a sexluential ~ 'version of the full-size plans. If fiilI-sine plus are
reduced to a small scale such th$t the fine! v$rsian is illegibl+a, the applicant will b+a infq~rrrted that
the project has been place{d on hold want decipherable utaps are provided.
1. Name of project: 'W Q'.~ c~1C,. ?~ ! t~ ~` 1"~~~ ~'~ ~''j~.L/~5~~ ~1t~+1+1/ L IN
2_ T.I.P.:[?raject Number or State Project 1Wtunher (NCDOT Only):
3. Property ldeatifieation Number (Ta~c I'lhi):
4. Location
County; ~~ L Nearest Taws: ~/'~/~''~, /1/~
5ubdivisian name (include phasellot nUZZ~ber):
Directions to site (includ road rtumberslnarne Iandmaxks, etc.): ~-~~rJ C'`it"a,J_ n! ~ N~'~ ! ~~
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S. Site caordmates (For linear projects, sash as a road oar utility lute, attach a sheet that
separately lists the caordin~ates far each craSSizt of a distinct waterbody-~
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minirnum~: - ~~ ~ T
b. Property size (acres): ~'1f7r4f 7 fit= 1rt~4 `~ ~ f ,,,~ ~~~ ,~ GIB t=~
7. Name of nearest receiving body of r~vater: '~ ~'~ ~~ 2 ~ ~ i~
8. River$asin: ~'~.~ ~f~1~T4
(Nate ~ this must be one of N©rth Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http:~/h2c~.enr.state.nc_usladrnirr/rnatZs/.)
4. Describe the existing tbnditians nn dte site and general lead else in the vicinity afthe project
at the tune ofthis application: ~ ~41~7 ~= wad/ !S Go ~c''~} ~',rlt 13~r,~H ~S
.'R~ ~t7~-~~' _ ~ .J ,e~ t2u t~C, ~"~~T~.~! ~j ,d ~+~ i ~'i~-r2 ~s ~ ~ r S 12.~~G ~,+~ ~,
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l 0. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of .ip~er~t to be used: ~
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I I. Explain the purpose ofthe proposed work: N~ 4c/ N„~,p ~.a„ ~}~ ~~~tz. ~~~
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Prior Pra,~ect History
If jtYrisdietianal determinations andlor germ~its 'have betr, requested aadlor obtained for this
project (including all prior pleases a~f the s subdivision) in the past, please explain. rnelude
the USAGE Action Q5 Dumber, I)WQ Project I+Iumber, application date,. and date permits and
acrtifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photoenpiea of pr~evicausly issued permits,
certifications or other useful infomtaticm. Describe previnttsay approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, alartg with associated anitigation (where applicable). Ifthis is a NG~Ot'T project,
List and describe permits issued far prier segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
Future >'raject Plans
Are arty future permit requests anticipated for this project'? If so, describe the anticipated woz~
and provide justifi;catian for tFie exetusioz~ o£this work fmzn the current. application. ~ j~~
Vll. Proposed Lmpacts to VFraters of the 'C7a~ited Stsrtes~VV`aters of the Sleeve
Zt is the applicant's (ar agent's) respcrosibitity to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, annd stream channels associated with the project. Each imt must be
listed sepat~.tely in the ta6tes below (e.g,, culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater gads). Ile sure to indicai~ if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanextt and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly fable on an
accornpanying site plan. Alt wetlands and wabtrs, aid alt stt+esrtes (int+ermit and perennial)
should be shown an a delineation map, whether or not irnp8ets arc proposed tcx these systems.
Wetland and strearaa evaluation and delineations foams should be included as appropriate.
I?ksotographs may 6c incluclexl at the applicant's discxEtit-aa. If this prQp+~sed itrspact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list anu:i describe the impact In Section VIfi below. If additional
space is needed for listing, oa description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a writt description of the proposed impacts: SC,Z` ,~ .7~ .~---
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~. Individually list r+vetland iuigacts, Types of impacts include, but acre nc}t Limited to
>Llneehanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditcltingldrainsge, $tc, Pot darns,
ra ter List inr is due to bath structure. artd floodin .
wetland impact of wetiarrd
T Located within T3istance la Area of
3iteNumbcr Type aFlmpact {eg
y forested, marsh, fOQ yes~u- Nearest Impact
(indiCN.e on map) herbaceous, bog, eke.} Xxloodplain Stream {acres)
es/na linear foett
Total wetland impact {acres) ~~ ~
3. List the total acreage (estimated} of all existing wetlands on the property: '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~`~ °~~~ ~'}
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4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. lie sure tti identify temporary
impacts_ Stream impacts include, but are net limited tR glacemterrt of fill or culverts, datrl
cor~truction, flooding, relocation, stabilisation aotivzties {e.g,, cement walls,. rig-rap, crib
galls, gabians, etc.}, excavation, ditchinglstraightening, etc. If stream relocation is prcrpos~d,
plans and Profiles showing the linc$r fvatprint for bv~ the original and relocated stns
must be included. 7'o calculate acre e, multi l ten h X width, then divide 43,Sf D.
Stream Ittrp~ct Peran~aAal or Average Impact Area of
Nurrrbcr 5treom Nome Type of lmpt-t;t ln~mrln~!? "stream Width Leirgth ltnpact
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S, Individually list all open water uupa~:.w tinctudirtg lakes, pcwds, estuaries, sounds,. Atlantic
ocean and any other ureter of the IJ.S,). n water impacts include, but are not limited to
frll excavation dried ' , floodin drains e, bulkheads, etc,
C)pcn 4V'ater Imlxict Type of waterbody Area of
Site Numbor Name ofwaterbgdy Type ofImpuct (lake, grind, estuary, snund„ lti&y ~
indicate Ott ma (if app}icable} ocean. etc.l ~ fgcr~al
Total ppen waGar Inepaci (8cros}
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G. List the Cumulative impact to alI Waters of the U.S. resuttirlg from the
wetland Ym t acres : Q .~~
n Water lm act acres
Total Izri act to yV'aters o~the LT.S. acres t
Total Stream Tm act linear feet : ~~ ~~~ ~ ~5_ 'Z~t4- ~tVk3~?fS_ f t~0'
7. Isolated Waters
X]o any isolated wvaters exist an the property? ~] Yes ~ No
Describe all impacts to isolated graters, and include the type of water (wetland c-r stt'eaext) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or liii~ar feet). Please note that this section curly
applies to waters tha1G tiavo specifically been detcrznined m be isolated by the 'USAf~.
S. Fond Creation P~1~
TI` construction of a pond is pru~p4s~cd, asso+aia wetlare~l and st~saax ' should be
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Included above in the wetland and st:reazr~ impact sections. ,rA.lso, the proposed paitd should
be described here dad illustrated ozt any maps izxeluded with this application.
Pond tQ be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands [~ sixeam [] wetland$
Describe the method of construction (e.g-, dam/ezntsatikment, excavation, installactica of
draw-dawn valve ar spillway, etc.):
Proposed use ar purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrig$tiozi, aesthetic, trout pond,
local storm~uvater requireaxient, etc.7;
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size ofrwatershcd draining to pocid:_ Pxpected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (~#vaidance anal Mrd~imi~tion)
Specifically describe cneasums taken to avoid the proposed impacts. Zt may be u~ful to provide
information related tc> site cotastraints such as topagr~phy, btuldiag or~dins, aceess~`bility, and
financial viability ofthc pmject. The applicarrt may attach drawings ofalfierriative, lorwer-impact
site layouts, and explaiun why these design options were not feasible, Also discuss how in-pa~s
were minimized once the desired sifa plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be faliewed during eottstruction to reduce impacts.
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VITx. MitFga#uon ,~",f`~tetf7"il` t~ ~11r1,1.
DWQ - In accordance with ISA NCAC 2H ,OSUO, mitigatiaa may lie required lay the NC
I?ivisian of Water Quality for projects involving greafier than or equal to cure a,dre cxfimpacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than ar equal tcy l50 I}ztear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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'USAC,E - la accordance with the Fiaa1 Notice of Issuance anal 1Vlvdifnc~toa of Nationwide
permits, published ins the Federal Register en January 15, 2QQ2, mitigati!cn will bC required when
necessary to ensure that adverse ef'€eets to the aquatic env}ronment a~ minimal. Facttns
iacludiag size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the irrtpacted
aquatic resource will be cc~r~sidcted in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
initigatian as proposed. examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not: limited ta: r+cduciztg the sitxe of the prujCCt; establishing ate maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers tQ protest open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, ar preserving similar
!'unctions a~ttd values, preferable in the same watersi~ed.
If mitigation is r+aquired for this pmject, a espy of tt;e mitigat}va plan must be attaCh~d int order
for USACE ar I)'V4~Q to consider the application c.~rapteGe far processing. Any application
lacking a nequu'ed mitigation plan ar NCEEP c~nctrrrence SF~all be p}aced ~ h4}d ~ incpnuplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the cttt guidelines for stream res6aratiau in DWQ's
Dratt Technical Guide far Stream Wor>~ fn t\TOrtlt Gary}ins, available at
htto:llh2o.enr.state.nc.uslncwetiands/strmgide htrnl.
1. 1'ravide a brief description 8f the proposed mifiigatian~ p}an. The description should provide
as much information as possnble, inehtding, but sot limited ta: site location (nth directions
and/or neap, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and atnaunt (acreage!}izuear feet)
of, mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, en+eation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservafton mechanisam (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement,. etc.), anal a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if mare space is needed,
2. Mitigation may also be made by payrr,~ztt into the 1~}orth Carolina, Ecosystem,; Enh$neeruent
Program (NCEEP). Please Hate ik is the appIica~nt's responsibility to ecmtact the NCEEP ~
(91g) 7I5-Q476 to deternl~e availability, and written approval ~ the NCEEP iaadicatiag
that tfiey are rxri}t to accept payment far the mitigation must be attackted to this form. For
additaanal information negardiag the application process far the NCEEP, check the NCE&p
website at htto:l/h2a.rau.state.nc.usEwrpfindex.htm. If use of the ~TCEEp is proposed, please
check the appropriate box art pagC five and provide the following }aformation:
Amauztt of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Arr~aunt of buffer mitigation requested (square €eet}:` -
Amaunt of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):__..
Amount afNan-riparian werlartd mitigation requested. (acres): _ - ---
Amount of Goas(a.l wetland mitigation requested (acres):_
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Envtranmentsl llocumen~tiau (required 6y DWQ)
I. Does the project irxvotve sn. expenditure of public (federaUs eflocal) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) Land? Yes ^ 1Va
2. If yes, doGS flee project require preparatiast of Sn environmental document pursuant to the
requireme»ts of the l~Iatictnal or North Carotins l:,r~viranmental Policy Act {NEPAISEPA)7
Note; If you are nttt sure whe#her a NEPAfSEPA, docutzxeiat is required, calf the SEF'A
coordinator at (9 l9} 7 35083 to review current thresholds for envtranmental d~rctimentation.
Yes ~] Na
3, If yes, has the document review bean finalized by the State Clearinghouse? if so, please
attach a copy of'the NEPA ar Sl~l?'A final approval }ether, Yes ^ Na ^
Fropa~ted impacts aR ftipari~a.~t and Watershed B+a>rs (reelaired by DWQ)
X,
Xt is the applicant`s (car agent`s) rifspar~ibiiity to determine,. delineate and Wrap all impacts to
required state and Iacal befl*ers $sscrcisted with the jesct. The applicant must also provide
justification fot these impacts is Section YB above. A proposed impacts must be fisted herein,
and must be clearly identifiable cn the accotxapaayiir~ site ptan. A11 buffers rnust fee stto~vn cnt a
msp, +~vhether tx net impacts ate proposed to the bugs. Correspoaden~ce from the I~WQ
Regional Ofltce may be irrclvded as aprpraprigte. k'hotographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
• l . Will the prajeet impact pmbccted ~parian buffers identif ed within 15A NCAC 2,13 .0233
(Neese), X SA RTCA~C 2B .0259 ('l'ar Famlicc~),151~. I~fC.AC 02B _Q243 (awba)15A 1tiT~A,C
2B .0250 (RandlemF,r- Rules and Water Supply Gaffer Requirements}, ar ether (please
id,etltify _ )? Tres ^ No ^
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact tci each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calc~wtate the required am©ttr-t of mitigation by applyiztg the
buffer ntuItivliers.
I zonc* , impact + Mulfii tia~ I Etetluacd
lonnt~n. fnr.tl E~ R1;p.....a:~..
2
Total
Zone 1 exetnds out 3Q feetpetpcndia
additions! xp foot from fife edg¢ ofzone i,
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the top of the ~etbr bank afc)ta~ncl_ Zane 2 tt#dcnds en
3. If buffer mitigation Is required, please dz~uss what type of mitigation is Prof (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Bufftir R+estaratian t Enl:asrcemerrt, ar ]?'ay>ltent irtix- the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please Bch aft appropriate ut£crrmation as identified
within 1 SA NCAC 2B .t}242 or .U24ft, yr ,U26(3.
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FEB-7-2008 10:14 FROM:FRED B BLACKLEY ASLA 704-484-1731 70:8282482319 P.1
~C><. StormwAttr (rvgnittid by DWQ)
Describe impenriou5 acreage (existing and proposed) ve~us total acreage oa the 5'[iC. Aisouss
stormwatnr controls proposed in vrdcr to protect surface waters and wattands dovvnstrca~n $um
the properly, Tf peroent nmpcrvious surface exceeds 20%, please ~ vide calculations
dcm nstrating total ro oscd impervious level. 7 ~.1 W ,.,~
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xn. sewagr b~p~ (r~cgnirea br DwQ) ~1~,d ~ N~ p ~ ,.,Q.r ~~~N~ e a et y ~•~h p~~.v~o+~S
Clearly detail the ultirnxte treatment methods end disposltivn (noai-discf,arge or clisahnrge) oP
wastewater geneaated from ~e proposed project, or available oapacity of the subject facility.
XIS. Violataona (required by DWQ)
Ts this site in violation of Q Wetland Rnlcs (15A NCAC 2H .45D0) or any Buffcx Rules?
'X'es [] No
Ts this an afterthe-fact permit appticatioz~7 Yes [~ No
XI[V. Cumulative impacts (required by AWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future ;impacts} resort in addiuona!
development, which could impact nearby dvwnstreard water quality? Yes Q No ~'
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance vvnfi
the rnvst recent North Carolina I]ivision of water Quality polfcy posted on our website at
httn://h2o.enr.state.nc_uslnCwetlands, If no, please provide a short narrative descriptivn:_",,,
XV. Other' Clrseumstanop (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility by submit the app}iidation suffiai~tly in advance of des:irui
constrnctioa dates tv allow processirRg time for these permits. However, an applicant mny
choose to list constraints associated with oonstruc~- or sequencing that may ;impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules fnr Ickes, dates associu~ed with Endangerod and
?hreatened Species, accessibility probleAas, or other issues outside of the a~pptioent's cantTVl).
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/App)ueaatlAgent'a ,ittare 'Date '
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter fx+vrn the applir.,ent is provided.)
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Rutherford Electric
Membership Corporation
186 Hudlow Road Post Office Box 1569
Forest City, North Carolina 28043-1569
Telephone: [phone] Toll Free 1-800-521-0920
Fax: [phone]
February 5, 2008
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Dear Ms. Karoly,
On January 8, 2008 Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation received your
"REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION" concerning its application to re-build the
Womack Road to Pea Ridge Transmission Line bearing DWQ Project # 07-2161, Polk
County. The purpose of the project is not to construct a residential development as stated
in the letter but rather to re-build 2.14 miles of Transmission Line on existing Right-of-
Way. This is one of twelve separate and distinct projects Rutherford Electric
Membership Corporation is working on or has planned in the near future. These projects
are desperately needed as the aging electrical infrastructure in Polk County is quickly
becoming insufficient in a rapidly developing area.
Each item in the list of "Additional Information Requested" is addressed below as well as
in the submittal. This revised submittal includeds:
- revised Plans (five sets)
- revised Calculations and Support Materials (five sets)
- Supplementary Information (five sets).
Item # 1: This project is a utility line and therefore should be permitted under
Nationwide Permit # 12.
Item # 2: Location map, most recent soil survey maps, and USGS 1:24,000
topographic map for the project.
Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative ~~
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Item #3: Full plan sheets have been re-drawn at 1" = 50'. Eight sheets cover the
project.
Item #4: Across section detail is included in this submittal. Any pipe in a stream
will be embedded 12" into existing streambed. Two installations aze on
this project -crossing 02 and crossing O5.
Item #5: All stormwater management practices and erosion control measures are
shown on plans. NCDENR Land Quality approved plans 11/17/07 and
recent revisions have been re-submitted for review.
Item #6: Plans at 1" = 50' show all stormwater management practices and erosion
control measures in plan view. Profiles, sections, and cross-sections aze
included for devices and measures on sheet 9 of 9 and in supplementary
sheets that make up the submittal.
Item #7: All stormwater inlets and outfalls for pipes aze indicated on plans. Invert
in and invert out elevations are indicated on plans and on supplementary
sheets (Pipe Data) that make up this submittal. Sediment trap detail 4/9
depicts a typical cross-section. Sediment trap dimensions and
specifications aze shown on plans. Elevations of sediment traps (bottom,,,
top, berm) are included in supplementary sheets that make up the submittal
(Sediment Trap Specifications).
Item #8: Plans indicate six locations for installation of Temporary Construction
Entrance (TCE). Each will measure 50' x 20' and be constructed of
washed stone per detail 1/9. Technically not impervious, the area created
by placement of these measures will be 6000 sf (0.14 ac). No other
impervious azeas are proposed.
Item #9: Timber Mat (temporary crossing) will be used instead of bottomless
culvert.
Item # 10: Not applicable. This project is not a residential subdivision.
Item # 11: Not applicable. This project is not a residential subdivision.
Item #12: All stream impacts are shown. Two streams will be impacted -crossing
02 and crossing O5. Proposed contours (5' contours) are indicated. Pipe
locations are indicated. See details and notes on sheet 9 of 9.
Item #13: Wetland impact is indicated. Total wetland on project is shown. Impact
to wetland is shaded for clarity. See sheet 3 of 9.
Item #14: All streams and wetlands aze graphically indicated on plans at 1" = 50'.

Item #15: Total stream and wetland impacts have been revised. Only two pipes
(total 1001inear feet) on revised plan. Total wetland impact remains 0.023
acres.
Item #16 Culverts are proposed at two crossings (crossing 02 and crossing OS).
Rock fords are no longer proposed. Corrugated metal pipe (20' joints)
embedded in streambed 12", is proposed. Rugged terrain will make the
use of RCP (4' joints) problematic.
Please note that plans for this project are entitled "Erosion Control Plan," but are
intended to serve as the Site Plan for this project. The enclosed (Plans, Calculations and
Support Material, and Supplementary Information) is intended to constitute a complete
submittal.
Sincerely,
.~ .
Judson B. Wortman
Construction Engineer
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Cc: Steve Chapin, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Jerry Cook, PE
Fred Blackley (Letter only)

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
January 7, 2008
DWQ Project # 07-2161
Polk County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Judson B. Wortman
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation
P.O, Box 1569., _
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Forest City, NC 28043-1569
Subject Property: Womack Road To Pea Ridge Substation Line
Ut to Green River [030802, 9-29-(47), WSIV]
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. Wortman:
On December 17, 2007, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated ~/
December 14, 2007, to fill or otherwise impact 0.023 acres of 404/wetland, 1991inea~ fiet~o-f~. ~-'" '
Pere tream, artd 25 linear feet of intermittent stream to construct the proposed~resident~al•`'
{~~'develo~~:.'~he DWQ has determined that your application was incomplete and/or provided
~-inaccurateiriformation as discussed below. The DWQ will require additional information in
order to process your application to impact protected wetlands and/or streams on the subject
property. Therefore, unless we receive five copies of the additional information requested
below, we will have to move toward denial of your application as required by 15A NCAC 2H
.0506 and will place this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional
information. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your
.project.
"2. Please provide a location map/most recent NRCS soil survey map/LTSGS 1:24,000
topographic map for. the project.
Additional Information Requested:
~G ~ 1. Please verif with the U.S. Arm Co s of Engineers that this project will be permitted
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under a Nationwide 39 permit,'and not a Nationwide 29 permit.
~. Please re-submit your site plans on full plan sheets at a scale of no smaller than 1"=50'.
~4. Please rovide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage.
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Nose hCarolina
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401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] /Internet: http•//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands

Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation
Page 3 of 3
January 7, 2008
5. Please provide the location of any proposed stormwater management practices as
required by GC3705.
~`'' 6. Please provide plans and profiles for all the stormwater management devices as required
by GC3705.
7. Please indicate all stormwater inlets and outfalls on the site plan.
~~ 8. Please provide an inventory of proposed project imperviousness area based on the
estimated built-out conditions. Please include all proposed building footprints, roads,
driveways, sidewalks,' gravel-surfaced areas, amenity areas, etc.
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Proposed bottomless culvert(s) on projects that require DWQ 401 Certification, and
Isolated Wetlands Permit or Buffer Approval must include submittal of a signed and
sealed (by a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist) geotechnical investigation
of subsurface soils which directly complies with the DIVISION OFHIGHWAYS -
GUIDELINES FOR .DRAINAGE STUDIES AND HYDRAULIC DESIGN,
PREPARED B Y A. L. HANKINS, JR., P. E. STATE HYDRAULICS ENGINEER -
1999
(http•//www ncdot ors/doh/PRECONSTRUCT/HIGHWAY/hydro/g10399web/pdf/~uideli
nes. df ), which states, "When a shallow (3-5 foot max. depth) non-erosive rock
foundation is found throughout the proposed site, the structure can be built on footings
without a bottom allowing retention of the natural channel bed." The Geotechnical Unit
must confirm the foundation acceptability prior to final selection of the "bottomless"
culvert." The non-erosive rock foundation is necessary to minimize stream disturbance
during. construction, and to prevent scour and differential settlement. The culverts must
safely provide conveyance of the design storm event, must be economical to construct
and maintain,. and should maintain low flow channel and promote retention of bed
material. There-must be a minimum of 50 feet between borings and 50 blows in less than
__6" penetratinn~~r AS~M. _-- _- _ __ _ _- _--_ _ _
t- ~'~ 10. Please indicate proposed lot layout as overlays on the .site plan.
"~ `~,<'~ 11. Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.
~~, 12. Please indicate all stream impacts including all fill slopes, dissipaters, and bank
stabilization on the site plan.
13. Please indicate all wetland impacts including fill slopes on the site plan.
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~ 14. Please locate all isolated or non-isolated wetlands, streams, and other waters of the State,
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along with topographic contours, as overlays on the site plan.

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Page 3 of 3
January 7, 2008
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t ompensatory stream mltlgatlon is required for this project. Please
provide a compensatory mitigation plan. The plan must conform to the requirements of
15A NCAC 2H .0500 and must be appropriate to the type of impacts proposed.
~16. This Office recommends utilization of RCP culverts rather than the pro. osed ock fords
for the crossings at Stream Impacts Nos. 1, 5, 6, and 7. ~~ ,~, ~:9~°~~
Please submit this information within 30 calendar days of the date of this letter. If we do not
receive this requested information within 30 calendar days of the date of this letter, your project
will be withdrawn and you will need-to reapply with a new application and a new fee.
This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands,
waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application
are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr. Ian
McMillan at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting.
to discuss this matter.
Sin ely,
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
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cc: Kevin Barnett, DWQ Asheville Regional Office
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
Central Files
Fred Blackley, 504 South Dekalb Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Jerry Cook, F&R, 2722 Prince Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092
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December 31, 2007
Ms. Amanda Jones
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Mr. Ian McMillan
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401 Unit
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SUBJECT: Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation Nationwide Permit Application ' ;, a
Womack Road to Pea Ridge Substation line, Polk County ' "~~
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DWQ No. 07-2161 ~r
Dear Ms. Jones and Mr. McMillan:
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The Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation requested a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina ~~
Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) fora 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 4;
(ACOE). Comments from the Commission are provided under provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33
U.S.G. 466 et. seq.) and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d). ~.
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The project involves constructing seven rock fords and culvert road crossings in unnamed tributaries to Walnut
Creek and the Green River in order to upgrade an overhead electric transmission lin,~.. __
The project should not harm trout spawning. However, there are records for riorled horse lm (State
Significantly Rare -Threatened) and other rare plants near and possibly within' a proJect~'area. Therefore, the
Commission recommends that the applicant contact James Padgett with the Natural eritage Program (828-429-
2908) to determine whether some measures to protect rare plants would be advisable.
Ti ber mats are recommended instead of "hard" steam crossings where temporary access is needed for utility
construe ion. Mats can be removed when crossings are no longer needed. They do not require 404 pennits_if they
~._rnmplelely span.stre~n channels. And they are less likely to impede aquatic life movements and to cause stream
channel erosion like culverts and fords can. For some culverts, the plans show inlet or outlet protection that may
block aquatic life movements. It is important that rock and. other materials not be placed in stream channels so that
movements are impeded, such as occurs when stream flow percolates beneath or through fill.
If the project is permitted, then the Commission can concur if:
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Faz: [phone]

Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation Page 2 December 31, 2007
Polk
1. The Nationwide and Final Regional conditions (with exception of 1.2) are adhered to. This includes
partial burial of culverts into stream beds (see Final Regional Condition 3.6) and maintaining the
hydr to of wetlands that,may become isolated by fill. "~`"~-~~~
2. Vegetation along streams, especially trees and shrubs, is preserved as much as possible to avoid
causing bank instability. Where vegetation impedes access, it is cut and the stumps and roots left in
the ground to resprout.
3. Sediment and erosion control measures are used and maintained until all disturbed soils are
permanently stabilized. All bare soil is seeded as soon as possible following ground disturbance.
Erosion control matting is used with seeding on disturbed stream banks and is anchored with staples,
stakes, or, wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Tallall f~~~cue is not used along streams.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If there are any questions regarding
these comments, please contact me at [phone] extension 24.
Sincerely,
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Dave McHenry
Mountain Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
cc: Mr. Fred Blackley
Kevin Barnett, NC Division of Water Quality, Asheville

MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM
U.S. Army Crops of Engineers, Regulatory Branch
151 Patton Ave., Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Ms. Amanda Jones
Mr. Ian McMillan
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
James Padgett, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
S uTBJECT: Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation Nationwide Permit
Application. Womack Road to Pea Ridge substation line, Polk County
DWQ No. 07-2161
Our database indicates that the proposed project, an existing two-mile transmission line
right-of--way, transects Mills Bridge Natural Area, a Regionally Significant Natural
Heritage Area (SNHA), located in eastern Polk County, just south of the Green River.on
adjacent slopes. Sections of Mills Bridge Natural Area contain small patches of Basic
Mesic Forest (Piedmont subtype), which provides habitat for several known occurrences
of special status plant species. Basic Mesic Forest is an uncommon natural community
type in North Carolina occurring in scattered localities in the Piedmont along stream
bottomlands and adjacent slopes associated with basic or circumneutral soils.. This
SNHA contains the largest known population of Allegheny spurge (Pachysandra
procumbens) from the eight known in the state, all of which occur within Polk County.
Whorled horsebalm (Collinsonia verticillata) is also present. It's range, four counties in
NC and SC total of about 50 known populations globally. Pink thoroughwort
(Eupatorium incanatum) is also known to occur within the Basic Mesic Forest. Pink
thoroughwort is more likely to also occur within the project area, as it favors more open
sunny areas of habitat, though this has not yet been documented.
The following special status plant species and community types have been documented
within the Mills Bridge Natural Area:
Species
Status Rank
State/Federal NC Global
Allegheny spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) SR-P/na
Whorled horse balm( Collinsonia verticillata) SR-T/na
Pink thoroughwort (Eupatorium incanatum) SR-P/na
Basic Mesic Forest na/na
*An explanation of statuses and ranks is given on subsequent pages.
S 1 G4/GS
S2 G3
S2 GS
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EXPLANATION OF STATUS AND RANK CODES
N.C. Status:
E =Endangered
T= Threatened
SC =Special Concern
C =Candidate
SR =Significantly Rare
The statuses used for plants are determined by the Plant Conservation Program, The
North Carolina Department of Agriculture, and The North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program (NC NHP). Any collections from the wild of Endangered, Threatened, or
Special Concern plant species are regulated by law. The Candidate and Significantly
Rare are designated statuses used by the NC NHP, which indicate a need for plant
population monitoring and possible conservation for species currently listed as
Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern.
U.S. Status:
E = Endangered. A plant in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of
it=s range.
T = Threatened. A plant that is likely to become an Endangered species in the near
future throughout all of it=s range or a significant part of it.
FSC =Federal Species of Concern. Replaces the former "Category 2" Candidate status
used by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These are plants, which have some evidence
of vulnerability, but there is not enough data to support a listing of Endangered or
Threatened. FSC has no official status.
N.C. Rank:
S 1 =Critically imperiled in North Carolina because of extreme rarity or due to some
factor making it vulnerable to extirpation from the state. Typically 1 to 5 known
populations.
S2 =Imperiled in North Carolina because of rarity, or due to some factor making it
vulnerable to extirpation from the state. Typically 6-20 known populations.
S3 =Rare or uncommon in North Carolina. Typically 21-100 known. populations.
SH = Of historical occurrence in north Carolina, not having been seen or verified in
more than 20 years, and suspected to still be extant.
Global Rank:
G 1 =Critically imperiled globally because of extreme rarity or due to some factor
making it especially vulnerable to extinction throughout its range. Typically less that 5
known occurrence globally.
G2 =Imperiled globally because of rarity, or due to some factor making it vulnerable to
extinction throughout its range. Typically 6-20 known occurrences globally.
G3 =Either very rare and local throughout its range or found locally (even abundant in
some locations) in a restricted range or due to some factor making it vulnerable to
extinction throughout its range. Typically 21 -100 occurrences globally.

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February 5, 2008
Mr. James Padgett, Biologist/Botanist
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
105 Day Lilly Drive
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SUBJECT: Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation Nationwide Permit
Application. Womack Road to Pea Ridge substation line, Polk County
DWQ No. 07-2161
Dear Mr. Padgett,
In response to your Memorandum to Ms. Amanda Jones, US Army Corps of Engineers,
Regulatory Branch, and Mr. Ian McMillan, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
concerning the above referenced project, Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation
acquired my services to perform a botanical survey in the Mills Bridge Natural Area in
Polk County, NC to determine if suitable habitat is present within the project boundaries
which provide habitat for several known occurrences of special status plant species.
A reconnaissance survey of the existing Right-of--Way was performed. The project area
within the Mills Bridge SNHA consists of existing Right-of--Way nine hundred feet long
by one hundred feet wide. This is a kempt area that is often mowed and therefore does
not include Basic Mesic Forest (Piedmont Subtype), which could provide habitat for
several known occurrences of special status plant species.
Project plans and past maintenance practices were discussed with REMC engineers Tom
Haire and Jud Wortman to determine the impact of the transmission line re-build on the
surveyed area. It was determined that some truck traffic will occur. This traffic will be
no more invasive than past maintenance and current property owner use of the area.
In my opinion, it is evident that Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation's plans for
the Womack Road to Pea Ridge Tannmission Line re-build project will not have an
impact on the Mills Bridge Natural Area.
Sincerely,
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Donald E. Dalton
Botanical Consultant
Cc: Ms. Amanda Jones, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch
Mr. Ian McMillan, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Jud Wortman, REMC, Construction Engineer

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Netural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G, Ross, ,Jr., Secretary
James D. Simons, PG, PE, Director and State Geologist Janet S. Boyer, PE, Regional Engineer
November 16, 2007
LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Judson B. Wortman
Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation
Post Office Box 1569
Forest City, North Carolina 28020
RE: Project Name: Womack Road to Pea Ridge Substation
Acres Approved: 9.5
Project ID: POLK-2007-025
County: Polk
Street and City: NC HWY 108, White Oak
River Basin: Broad
Stream Classification: C
Latitude: 35D 19' 23" Longitude: 82D 06' 08"
Submitted By: Fred B. Blackley, ASLA Landscape Architest
Date Received by LQS: June 22, 2007 and November 13, 2007
Plan Type: Revision
Dear Mr. Wortman:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find
the plan to be acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this letter of Approval With
Modifications. The Modifications Required for Approval are listed on the attached page. This
plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of approval, if no land-disturbing
activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC 4B .0129.
Please be advised that Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) requires that a copy of the
approved erosion control plan be on file at the job site. Also, you should consider this letter
to give the Notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1 (a) of our right of periodic inspection to insure
compliance with the approved plan.
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
vvww.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
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Letter of Approval with Modifications
Judson B. Wortman, Ruthertord Electric Membership Corporation
November 16, 2007
Page 2 of 3
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Program is performance-oriented,
requiring protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, it is determined that the erosion and sedimentation control
plan is inadequate to meet the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of
1973 (North Carolina General Statute 113A-51 through 66), this office may require revisions
to the plan and implementation of the revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with
Federal and State water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county
ordinances or rules may also apply to this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not
supersede any other permit or approval.
Please be aware that your project will be covered by the enclosed NPDES General
Stormwater Permit NCG010000 (Construction Activities). You should first become familiar
with all of the requirements for compliance with the enclosed general permit.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information
provided in the Financial Responsibility Form, which you have provided. You are requested
to file an amended form if there is any change in the information included on the form. In
addition, it would be helpful if you notify this office of the proposed starting date for this
project. Please notify Shawna Riddle or myself if you plan to have apre-construction
conference.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,

Kristin Hicklin
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
Modifications Required for Approval
NPDES Permit
cc: Fred B. Blackley, ASLA Landscape Architest
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Letter of Approval with Modifications
Judson B. Wortman, Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation
November 16, 2007
Page 3 of 3
MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Project Name: Womack Road to Pea Ridge Substation
Project ID: POLK-2007-025
County: Polk
Reviewed By: Kristin Hicklin
1. This approval is based on the plans submitted by Fred Baird Blackley, ASLA, dated
October 30, 2007, and received by this office on November 13, 2007.
2. All necessary permits, including those from the US ACOE and NC DWQ, for culvert
construction in the stream must be obtained prior to construction. If permitting
necessitates revisions to the plan, these revisions shall be submitted to our office prior
to the commencement of the project.
3. All disturbed areas shall be stabilized at the end of each workday.
4. Outlet protection in a creek is not necessary. The pipe aprons shall not to be installed in
the creeks.