20160691 Ver 1_401 Application_20160716

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July 13, 2016
North Carolina Department of Water Quality
WBSCP Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Reference: Phase II South Fork Sewer
Town of McAdenville , Gaston County, North Carolina
City of Gastonia Project Number: 701-265
Subject: US Army Corps of Engineers Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Application
DWQ-401 Certification
Please find attached the following information for the above referenced project:
1. Five (5) complete copies of the submittal sent to USACE for a 404 Certification. This
submittal includes:
a. Cover letter (1 page)
b. Project narrative (1 page)
c. PCN Application Form (10 pages)
d. PCN Application Form Attachments (20 pages)
e. Attachment A — Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form (8 pages)
2. Fee Assessment (check for $240.00)
3. Full size project plans (2 sets)
4. 11 x 17 project plans (3 sets)
An Environmental Information Document has been included in the Engineering Report submitted to the
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Infrastructure for their review
and approval and issuance of the correct final environmental document, either a Categorical Exclusion
(CE) or Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).
Please advise us of any modifications or clarifications needed prior to approval by your office. Thank you
for your time and please do not hesitate to call me with any questions or comments regarding the
attached application or the project in general (Direct: 704-866-6768, Email:
erich@two rive rsutilit ies.corn). We look forward to your comments and subsequent approval.

Sincerely,
Eric L. Howard P.E.
Civil Engineer III
CC: Rusty Bost PE — City Engineer
Gary Saine PE — Assistant City Engineer
Mike Bynum PE — Division Manager TRU Engineering
Margo Medlin CLGPO — Project Administrator

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July 13, 2016
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue — Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
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Reference: Phase II South Fork Sewer
Town of McAdenville , Gaston County, North Carolina
City of Gastonia Project Number: 701-265
Subject: US Army Corps of Engineers Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Application
USACE — 404 Certification
Please find attached the following information for the above referenced project:
1. Project narrative (1 page)
2. PCN Application Form (10 pages)
3. PCN Application Form Attachments (20 pages)
4. Attachment A —Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form (8 pages)
5. 11 x 17 project plans (1 set)
An Environmental Information Document has been included in the Engineering Report submitted to the
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Infrastructure for their review
and approval and issuance of the correct final environmental document, either a Categorical Exclusion
(CE) or Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).
Please advise us of any modifications or clarifications needed prior to approval by your office. Thank you
for your time and please do not hesitate to call me with any questions or comments regarding the
attached application or the project in general (Direct: 704-866-6768, Email:
erich2tworiversutilities. com). We look forward to your comments and subsequent approval.
Sincerely,
Eric L. Howard P.E.
Civil Engineer III
CC: Rusty Bost PE — City Engineer
Gary Saine PE —Assistant City Engineer
Mike Bynum PE — Division Manager TRU Engineering
Margo Medlin CLGPO — Project Administrator

Project Narrative
Fro
ect Summary
The project will consist of installing approximately 10,400 linear feet of 16 -inch diameter
forcemain, 74 linear feet of 6 -inch diameter forcemain, 1,400 linear feet of 18 -inch diameter
gravity sewer pipe, 750 linear feet of 8 -inch diameter gravity sewer pipe, a new regional sewer
pump station and the decommissioning of two existing Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP).
The project will enable existing and future wastewater generated from the Town of
McAdenville and the Pharr Yarns Industrial facilities to be conveyed to the Two Rivers Utilities
Wastewater Collection System. This will allow for the decommissioning and demolition of both
the existing McAdenville WWTP, which has reached the end of its effective service life and the
existing Pharr Yarns WWTP.
Rational
The purpose of the project is to eliminate the McAdenville and Pharr Yarns Wastewater
Treatment Plants and convey that wastewater into the City of Gastonia's Two Rivers Utilities
wastewater collection system and ultimately into the Long Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Project Description
The project will consist of installing approximately 10,400 linear feet of 16 -inch diameter
forcemain, 74 linear feet of 6 -inch diameter forcemain, 1,400 linear feet of 18 -inch diameter
gravity sewer pipe, 750 linear feet of 8 -inch diameter gravity sewer pipe, a new regional sewer
pump station and the decommissioning of two existing Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP).
The project will enable existing and future wastewater generated from the Town of
McAdenville and the Pharr Yarns Industrial facilities to be conveyed to the Two Rivers Utilities
Wastewater Collection System. This will allow for the decommissioning and demolition of both
the existing McAdenville WWTP, which has reached the end of its effective service life and the
existing Pharr Yarns WWTP. Pneumatic wheeled and tracked excavation equipment will be
utilized along with equipment used to complete pipe installation by the bore and jack and
directional drilling method. The project will cross a tributary of South Fork Catawba River twice
on different properties. Each crossing will be done perpendicular to its flow at each crossing.
These crossings will have no impact to the river as they will be installed by the directional drill
method. The project will cross a tributary of Duhart's Creek, perpendicular to its flow by the
project alignment at the crossing. The crossing will have no impact to the creek as it will be
installed by the directional drill method. The project will cross Duhart's Creek perpendicular to
its flow by the project alignment at the crossing. The crossing will have no impact to the creek
as it will be installed by the bore and jack method.
Downstream Treatment and Flow Acceptance
100 percent of the wastewater flow will be discharged to the Long Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant (NPDES# NC0020184). The plant is a 16.0 MGD capacity wastewater treatment
facility.

Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 12 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No
1 d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 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 For the record only for DWQ For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? 401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Yes ❑X 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
❑ Yes ❑X No
or in -lieu fee program.
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h ❑ Yes ❑X No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes 0 No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Phase 2 South Fork Sewer
2b.
County:
Gaston
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
McAdenville
2d. Subdivision name:
N/A
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
N/A
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed: City of Gastonia
3b.
Deed Book and Page No. Varies
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
N/A
applicable):
1300 North Broad Street
3d.
Street address:
3e.
City, state, zip:
Gastonia, NC 28054
3f.
Telephone no.:
704-866-6768
3g.
Fax no.:
704-867-0120
[e-mail]
3h.
Email address:
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[ 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip-
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information
(if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address-
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a.
Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
See attached PCN Document and Figure 1
1 b.
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
ILatitude: See attached document Longitude: See attached document
1c.
Property size:
Varies acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a.
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
South Fork Catawba River
2b.
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS -V
2c.
River basin: Catawba
3.
Project Description
3a.
Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The project area is linear across bare land and adjacent to manufacturing facilities. Construction will occur in existing rights -of -ways, through single-
family
residential neighborhoods, adjacent to stream banks, ponds and wetlands, and crossing streams, wetlands, and railroad and roadway rights -of -
ways. Figure 2 shows land use along the project alignment. Figure 3 shows the soils along the project alignment.
3b.
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: See Figure 4 & attached document
3c.
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: See Figure 4 &
3d.
Explain the purpose of the proposed project: attached document
To eliminate the McAdenville and Pharr Yarns wastewater treatment plants and convey wastewater to Gastonia's Two Rivers Utilities system.
3e.
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See
attached document.
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a.
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
Comments: Determinations made by LaBella Associates, PC
project includin all riot hases in the ast?
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
E] Preliminary ❑Final
of determination was made?
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: LaBella Associates, PC
Name (if known): Ira Poplar -Jeffers Other:
4d.
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
5.
Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
El Yes X❑ No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b.
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
N/A
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project? ❑X Yes ❑ No
6b.
If yes, explain.
Future
possible phases of the project may extend forcemains from the Lowell WWTP and/or the Eagle Road WWTP,
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑X Wetlands X❑ 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 impact
Type of wetland
Forested
Type of jurisdiction
Area of
number
Corps (404,10) or
impact
Permanent (P) or
DWQ (401, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
Excavation
No
DWQ
W1 T
Unknown
0.003
W2 -
W3 -
W4 -
W5 -
W6 -
2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 0.003
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial (PER) or Type of Average Impact
number intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream length
Permanent (P) or width (linear
Temporary (T) (feet) feet)
S1 T None. Directional Drill Trb South Fork Catawba PER Corps/DWQ 12 0
S2 T
None. Directional Drill
Trb South Fork Catawba
PER
Corps/DWQ
11
0
S3 T
None. Directional Drill
Trb Duhart's Creek
PER
Corps/DWQ
Corp/DWQ
5
0
S4 T
None. Bore & Jack
Duhart's Creek
PER
53
0
S5 -
Choose one
-
S6 -
Choose one
-
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
0
3i. Comments:
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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. 4b. G 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or type
Temporary T _
01 None
02
03
04
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction posed, the complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d- 5e.
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
purpose of pond _ (acres)
_ Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1 None
P2
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
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:
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 an)(4impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer Impact
Reason for impact
Stream name
Buffer
Zone 1
Zone 2
number —
mitigation
impact
impact
Permanent (P) or
required?
(square
(square
Temporary (T)
feet)
feet
B1
None
B2
B3
B4
65 -
— —
B6
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
See attached PCN document.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
See attached PCN document.
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 ❑X 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
ElPayment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
Type: Choose one Quantity:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Quantity:
Type: Choose one 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:
Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
acres
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
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 ❑X 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.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1
Zone 2
3 (2 for Catawba)
1.5
I 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
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
The project will only impact one watershed AND will result in less than 24% imperviousness.
❑ Yes Q No
❑ Yes ❑ No
Less than 1 %
❑ Yes No
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
City of Gastonia, Gaston County, NC
0 Phase II
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
E] Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
❑ Yes N No
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
❑ORW
❑X Session Law 2006-246
❑Other:
❑ Yes 0 No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? Yes
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? Yes
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❑ No
❑ No

F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
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
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. 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.)
Comments: See attached PCN document.
❑X Yes ❑ No
❑X Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑X No
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, El Yes ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? ❑ Yes X❑ No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
❑ Yes ❑X No
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.
N/A
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.
See attached PCN discussion document for a discussion of the facility.
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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
habitat?
❑X No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act [] Yes Q No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
The website http://www,fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylisYgaston html was consulted. See attached PCN discussion document for a discussion of
Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat in Gaston County. See also Figure 5.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? I ❑ Yes p No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
The NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper (http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/habitatmapper.html) was used to determine whether
designated essential fish habitat occurred in the project area.
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
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
XJ Yes ❑ No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB GIS Service (http://gis.nedcr.govlhpoweb/) was used to determine whether any
historic or archeological resources would be impacted. See attached PCN discussion document. See also Figure 6.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
0 Yes ❑ No
See attached PCN discussion document for a discusslon of FEMA requirements and compliance of this project.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA FIRM maps (https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search#searchresultsanchor) for Gaston County were used to make the floodplain
determination. See attached PCN discussion document. See also Figure 7.
Applicant/Agent's Printed Nam(
*gent's Signature Date
e is valid only if an authorization
the applicant is provided.)
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PCN Discussions Document
B.1a. Property Identification No. lTax PIN or Parcel ID):.
Properties along the project are owned by the City of Gastonia outright as well as through
sanitary sewer easements across additional properties. A project location map is included as
part of this submittal.
B.1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Start: Latitude: 35.247361, Longitude: 81.097222
End: Latitude: 35.256167, Longitude: 81.073528
Latitude: 35.260361, Longitude: 81.076389
See Figure 1 for a project location map.
Stream i
Crossing Latitude
Longitude
1
35.256111
81.073472
2
35.257722
81.079056
3
35.248028
81.094
81.0965
4
35.24775
Wetland Latitude Longitude
Crossing
1 35.259806 81.07525
B.3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
The project will disturb 0.003 acres of wetlands. Figure 4 shows the locations of the wetlands
in/around the project area.
B.3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams [intermittent and oerenniall
on the property:
The project will cross a tributary of South Fork Catawba River twice on different properties.
Each crossing will be done perpendicular to its flow with estimated lengths of 12 and 11 feet,
respectively, at each crossing. These crossings will have no impact to the river as they will be
installed by the directional drill method. The project will cross a tributary of Duhart's Creek,
perpendicular to its flow by the project alignment, with an estimated length of 5 feet at the
crossing. The crossing will have no impact to the creek as it will be installed by the directional
drill method. The project will cross Duhart's Creek, perpendicular to its flow by the project
alignment, with an estimated length of 53 feet at the crossing. The crossing will have no impact
to the creek as it will be installed by the bore and jack method.
Figure 4 shows the stream crossing locations along the project alignment.

B.3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project involves the construction of a pump station, forcemain, and gravity sanitary sewer
utilizing pneumatic wheeled and tracked excavation equipment along with equipment used to
complete pipe installation by the bore and jack and directional drilling method.
Erosion control measures will include sediment fence, gravel check dams, inlet and outlet
protection, temporary construction entrances, temporary diversion ditches, silt fence stone
outlets, type "B" temporary wet weather ditch crossings, and bore and jack erosion control
measures. The devices will be designed to accommodate the 25 year storm. Design drawings
will be prepared and submitted to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and
the North Carolina Department of Transportation for approvals prior to any construction
beginning.
D.1a. Specifically_ describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in
designing project.
All stream crossings will be installed by either the bore and jack or directional drill method and
will be accomplished as near to perpendicular as possible. New easements have been proposed
and obtained and the project has been designed to minimize as much environmental impact as
possible. Temporary clearing for construction will be minimal as construction equipment will
utilize newly obtained easements.
D.1b Specifically describes measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts
through construction techniques.
Pre -construction contours will be restored and disturbed areas promptly returned to pre -
construction conditions through repaving, revegetating or replacing with new gravel. Sediment
fencing will be installed on the down slope edge of the right-of-way prior to construction and
maintained until vegetation is reestablished. Contractors will be instructed to schedule line
installation across any wet weather ditches during dry weather. No uncured concrete or asphalt
will be allowed to contact surface waters.
E.2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
Imperviousness of the project once complete will be less than one percent as the finished line
will be buried. No additional impervious areas will be created other than the 17 manholes that
will be installed and total approximately 350 ft2.
F.1c._ 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.)
An ER/EID has been prepared and submitted pursuant to NCDEQ Division of Water
Infrastructure requirements. The document is currently under review and will be approved
prior to initiating any ground disturbing activity.

F.4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or
discharge),of wastewater generated from the proposed prooect, or available capacitV of the
subject facility.
Long Creek WWTP (NPDES No. NC0020184) is a 16.0 MGD capacity wastewater treatment
facility using advanced biological nutrient removal (BNR). The treated water is discharged to the
South Fork Catawba River. The solids removed from the wastewater are pumped to the WWTP
digesters to help stimulate biological treatment, converting the solids to biosolids. These
biosolids are then used to fertilize state -permitted farmland sites (Permit Nos. WQ0001793 and
N D0084883).
Source: Two Rivers Utilities Annual Wastewater System Performance Report 2014-2015
F.Sd. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact
Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
The US Fish and Wildlife Service's website
http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/gaston.html was consulted to identify any
endangered species or designated critical habitat in the Gaston County. No known occurrences
of threatened or endangered species exist anywhere within the project area. There is no
designated critical habitat in Gaston County. Schweinitz's Sunflower (endangered) is listed as a
current record in Gaston County but does not have suitable habitat along project alignments.
Dwarf -flowered heartleaf (threatened) is listed as a current record in Gaston County, but does
not have suitable habitat along project alignments. Georgia aster (candidate) is listed as a
current record in Gaston County but does not have suitable habitat along project alignments.
Shoals spiderlily (federal species of concern) is listed as a current record in Gaston County but
does not have suitable habitat along project alignments. Bog Turtle (threatened by similarity of
appearance to northern bog turtles) is listed as probable in Gaston County but also does not
have suitable habitat along project alignments. Northern Long -Eared Bat (threatened) is as a
current record in Gaston County but does not have a suitable habitat along project alignments.
Bald Eagle (protected under the bald and golden eagle protected act) is a current record in
Gaston County but does not have suitable habitat along project alignments.
Figure 5 lists the Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat in/around the project
area.
F.7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or
archeological resources?
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB GIS Service
(http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/) was used to determine locations where the new outfall would
cross into historic sites. One site was found along the path of the new outfall which is identified
as the McAdenville Historic District (GS0428). Within this district, lies the McAden Mill
(GS0402). Extra precaution will be taken when construction occurs along the south edge of the
property, specifically along the south side of one of the mill buildings. The trees along the edge
of the property, along the existing pond are called out on the construction drawings as being

"culturally sensitive and shall be protected from damage". The contractor is also to "provide a
1 -year warranty against survival of existing trees".
Figure 6 shows the location of historical sites along the project alignment.
F.8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Plans and the appropriate flood studies for any proposed construction activity in the floodway
or non -encroachment area will be submitted to the City of Gastonia's Floodplain Administrator
for approval. This project will require either a No -Rise Certification or a FEMA -approved
Conditional Letter of Map Revision (and Subsequent Letter of Map Revision) because of
construction within the regulatory floodway (Section 7.6.1.A.8.b of the City of Gastonia's
Unified Development Ordinance). Manholes within the floodplain will be sealed and vented to
above the regulatory flood elevation. All new sanitary sewer lines will be buried.
F8c. What sources did you use to make the floodplain determination?
The NC Floodplain Mapping Program website along with FEMA FIRM maps
(https:Z.lmsc.fema.govlportailsearch#searchresultsanchor), FIRM Panels 3575 and 3585, was
used to determine what portions of the project are in the floodplain. The City of Thomasville's
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance was also consulted.
Figure 7 shows the project alignment in relation to the floodplain areas.

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Gaston County Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and Candidate Species
Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern,
and Candidate Species,
Gaston County, North Carolina
Updated: 7-24-2015
Common Name
Scientific name
Federal
Record Status
Status
Vertebrate:
Bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
BGPA
Current
Boa turtle
Glyptemys muhlenbergii
T (S/A)
Current
Nonl)crii lona-eared bit[
Myotis septentrionalis
T
Probable/Potential
Invertebrate:
Vascular Plant:
Dwarf -flowered heartleaf
Hexastylis naniflora
T
Current
Georgia aster
Symphyotrichum georgianum
C
Current
Schweinitz's sunflower
Helianthus schweinitzii
E
Current
Shoals spiderlily
Hymenocallis coronaria
FSC
Probable/potential
Nonvascular Plant:
Lichen:
Definitions of Federal Status Codes:
E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range."
C = candidate. A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to
support listing. (Formerly "C1" candidate species.)
BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below.
FSC=Federal Species of Concern. FSC is an informal term. It is not defined in the federal Endangered Species
Act. In North Carolina, the Asheville and Raleigh Field Offices of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
define Federal Species of Concern as those species that appear to be in decline or otherwise in need of
conservation and are under consideration for listing or for which there is insufficient information to support
listing at this time. Subsumed under the term "FSC" are all species petitioned by outside parties and other
selected focal species identified in Service strategic plans, State Wildlife Action Plans, or Natural Heritage
Program Lists.
T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of appearance
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7/11/2016 Gaston County Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and Candidate Species
with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not biologically endangered
or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. See below.
EXP = experimental population. A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential). Experimental,
nonessential populations of endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated as threatened species on public land,
for consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land.
P = proposed. Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or "PT",
respectively.
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA
In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register( 72:37346-37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de-
listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This delisting took effect August 8,2007.
After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U.S.C. 668-668d) becomes the
primary law protecting bald eagles. The Eagle Act prohibits take of bald and golden eagles and provides a
statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb". The USFWS has developed National Bald Eagle
Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers, landowners, and others as to how to avoid
disturbing bald eagles. For mor information, visit http://www.fw,,.gov/iiiigi-atorybirels/bal(leagle.litiii
Threatened due to similarity of appearance(T(S/All:
In the November 4, 1997 Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New
York south to Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to
Georgia) was listed as T(S/A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A) designation bans the
collection and interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population. The
T(S/A) designation has no effect on land management activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of
the southern population of the species. In addition to its official status as T(S/A), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service considers the southern population of the bog turtle as a Federal species of concern due to habitat loss.
Definitions of Record Status:
Current - the species has been observed in the county within the last 50 years.
Historic - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
Obscure - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain.
Incidental/migrant - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat.
Probable/potential - the species is considered likely to occur in this county based on the proximity of known
records (in adjacent counties), the presence of potentially suitable habitat, or both.
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ATTACHMENT A
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD):
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
Mr. Matt Bernhardt, Director of Public Workds and Utilities, City of Gastonia, Gaston County, NC
PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
See attached table for project locations and PCN Discussion Document for background information
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT
SITES)
State: NC
County/parish/borough: Gaston county
City: Gastonia
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat. See attached documents °N; Long, see attached documents
oW
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Duhart's Creek and South Fork Catawba River
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non -wetland waters:
81 linear feet: 6 width (ft) and/or acres.
COwardln Class: See Table
Stream Flow: Perennial
Wetlands: 0.003 acres.
Cowardin Class: PEM
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tidal: None
Non -Tidal: None
1

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
1-1 Field Determination. Date(s):
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD
(check all that apply - checked items should be included in case file and,
where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant:
❑v'r Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the
app nt/Consultant.
Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report.
Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
Corps navigable waters' study:
P U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
USGS NHD data
USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps
✓❑ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 75 Minute, BelmonUM( Holly, Figure,
✓0 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey.
Citation: USDA Web Soil Survey -Soil Map Gaston County, North Carolina -Figure 3
National wetlands Inventory map(s). Cite name: US Fish and Wildlife Service - Figure 4
State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
FEMA/FIRM maps: Gaston County, N.C. FIRM 3575 8, FIRM 3585- Figure 7
100 -year Floodplain Elevation is:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
Photographs: Aerial (Name & Date):
Other (Name & Date):
Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
2
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1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site.
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time.
2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or
a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring
"pre -construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting
NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of
jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that
the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting
the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4)
that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply
with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation
requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps
permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity
are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to
such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement
action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether
the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual
permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or
to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable.
3

This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied_ up
later iurisdictional determinations. /j/ ,/
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
11
Sianatupeand date of
per,�6h requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

SLK,
NO
Sewerline Stream Crossings
Cstfimiait'ed armiatitint
k6siililg
LaTXutuio e Loti(g ituidlre
Cbwwairdih, ;I
of aqua is rr saurrc ,
ass of'aq, allllic
chase,
in 'r�eMie
rie :o�ilrce
r, avea,
1
35.25611
81.073472
R -3 -UB -1
12 feet
Non -section 10
-non-tidal
2
35.257722
81.079056
R -3 -UB -1
11 feet
Non -section 10
-non-tidal
Non -section 10
3
35.248028
81.094
R -3 -UB -1
5 feet
-non-tidal
Non -section 10
4
35.24775
81.0965
R -3 -UB -1
53 feet
-non-tidal

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: % 2 �/ - Project/Site: Agf•A#K
Evaluator: 1 � ev"tw
Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one)
Stream is at least intermittent �r7 Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
if ? 19 or perennial if >_ 30* L
Latitude:
Longitude:
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = L ) Absent Weak _ Moderate Stron
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
0
_
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
0
2
3
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
3
8. Headcuts
_
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
11. Second or greater order channel _
_ No =
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see dIseiO B in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
Q3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
-,q.-
0
Am-
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
619
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
t).
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes =
C. Biology _(Subtotal =�)
_
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0-
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed3
2
1
0
20, Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
_ 0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
_
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW
= 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other =02
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: � . I�.r- S I A C} r
� f llJ rl I
��

INU DWV Stream ldenttltcation Norm Version 4.11
Date: VaV) (0 Project/Site: ✓� C IM- t
Evaluator:
Total Points:De errttination (circle one)
Stream is at least intermittent I pllemera nterrnittent Perennial
if >_ 19 or ger°onnia! if > 30'
Latitude:
Longitude:
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =�]r
Absent
Weak
Moderate Strong
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
rjp4e-poul sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate _l
5. Active/relict floodplain
_6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
8. Headcuts
9. Grade control
10. Natural valley
0
0
0
�_i
0 _
0
1
2 3
3
1
1
1
1
1
(j)
1
CO -9
2 3
2 3
3
2 3
2 3
2 3
0
1 1.5
0
0.5
0 = 0
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
Yes = 3
" artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = Z�i)}
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
U 1
2
_ 0 1
1.5 1
0 0.5 _
0.5
!(
_ 0.5
1
1
_
fVr =
C. Biology (Subtotal
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
21, Aquatic Mollusks
2
1 _
2
0
1
2
22. Fish
0
0
0
0.5
0.5 _
0.5
1
1
1
23. Crayfish i
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland Plants in streambed
0
0.5 1
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 t
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual
Notes:
Sketch: cl��"- ` \'XT4 5� _ q/I v q
Yes = 3
Cher =
3
115
1.5

NC DW® Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date:l Project/Site: i
Evaluator: n5«, P�� County:
Total Points: Stream Dete
Stream is at least intermittent ZZ Ephemeral I
if z 19 oraerenniat if z 30'
7-
.Latitude:
1 Longitude:
r
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal=
Absent
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool,
0
ripple -pool sequence -
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
5. Active/relict floodplain
6, Depositional bars or benches0
_
Recent alluvial deposits
0
_7.
8. Headcuts
G
9. Grade control
0
10. Natural valley
11. Second or greater order channel
No w
"artificial ditches are not rated; seedis40nS in manual
B. Hydrology /4Subtotal = . ,J7'-
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
13, Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
6
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
o =
C. Biology (Subtotal -
3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
19, Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
0
25. Algae-
26. Wetland plants in streambed
.perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes;
Sketch: I
circle one) Other
mDn Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
Weak Moderate Strong
1 2 �Z
2 3
© 3
1
0.5
1
0.5
0.5
2
2
1
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
_ 0.5
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1
2
2
2
1
1
2
0.5
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Yes =3
Yes = 3
Other = 0
3
3
3
3
1.5
1.5
3
0
1.5
1.5