20160321 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20160826 (2)

Fox, Tim
From: Fox, Tim
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 2:00 PM
To: [e-mail]; James Costa
Cc: Mitchell, Robert K; David Brown PG; Leslie, Andrea J
Subject: RE: Highlands Biological Station Additional Information Requested
James and Phillip,
Sorry for my late response but I wanted to clarify items needed to move forward with your project. First, thank you for
your time meeting with us to explain your project.
In addition to the four items that Andrea has outlined below, when updating your impact table in the PCN please include
both permanent and temporary impacts. The Division of Water Resources will also need a copy of the agent
authorization form.
I understand that you will be pursuing a jurisdictional determination and some of this information may take some time.
To re -summarize:
• Delineate all wetlands that may be impacted by the project. This is particularly important at the site proposed
forthe outdoor classroom platform. The site is clearly a wetland, with some typical S. Appalachian bog plants
(Sphagnum, pitcher plants). Avoid as much wetland impact as possible.
• Reconsider the plan to reroute the stream that runs around this wetland. The stream, which may be more of a
linear wetland with flow, runs between the wetland and the road. We were concerned that if the stream is
rerouted directlyto the lake (cutting off its circuitous route behind the wetland), it may change hydrologyof the
wetland itself. If the rerouting is included, provide more information on need.
• Provide design information for the coldwater release.
• Provide plans that clearly show where wetlands/streams are and any paths, structures, etc that may impact
them.
• Update the impact table including both temporary and permanent impacts.
• Submit an agent authorization form.
Your project will remain on hold until the required information is submitted. Please respond in writing within 30
calendar days of receipt of this letter.
Please let me know if you have any further questions or need additional guidance in the permitting process.
Thanks,
Tim
Tim Fox- tim.foxPncdenr.gov
North Carolina Dept. of Environmental Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources— Water Quality Programs
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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From: Leslie, Andrea J
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 6:40 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: James Costa <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]; Fox, Tim <[e-mail]>; Mitchell,
Robert K <[e-mail]>
Subject: Highlands Biological Station
Hi David,
Tim, Kevin, and I met Philip Ellis (project designer) and James Costa (Highlands Biological Station director) up
at the Highlands Biological Station to review their proposed project. We all supportthe project objective of
improving educational opportunities at the site and appreciate the Station's intention to avoid ecological
impacts as much as possible. I'm providing a summary of what we discussed as potential concerns and next
steps below:
1. Delineate all wetlands that may be impacted by the project. This is particularly important at the site
proposed for the outdoor classroom platform. The site is clearly a wetland, with some typical S.
Appalachian bog plants (Sphagnum, pitcher plants). Avoid as much wetland impact as possible.
2. Reconsider the plan to reroute the stream that runs around this wetland. The stream, which may be
more of a linear wetland with flow, runs between the wetland and the road. We were concerned that if
the strewn is rerouted directly to the lake (cutting off its circuitous route behind the wetland), it may
change hydrology of the wetland itself. If the rerouting is included, provide more information on need.
3, Provide design information for the coldwater release.
4. Provide plans that clearly show where wetlands/streams are and any paths, structures, etc that may
impact them.
Tim and Kevin, please note what I may have missed or noted incorrectly. Thanks to James and Philip again
for meeting us on site and giving us such a great tour.
Andrea
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
20830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786

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