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Subject: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Proposed Dillsboro Pole Yard Access Project
Jackson County, North Carolina
Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Request
Dear Ms. Karoly:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke) is in the planning stages of constructing a boat ramp access
area on what is currently the Dillsboro Reservoir (Tuckasegee River). The project, known as the
Dillsboro Pole Yard Access Project (Project), is to be located at the present graded, gravel lot
located at the intersection of North River Road (SR 1359) and Yellow Bird Branch Road, near
the town of Dillsboro in Jackson County, North Carolina. The Project serves to fulfill
obligations Duke agreed to in the Consensus Agreement reached by the Primary Members of the
Nantahala Cooperative Stakeholder Team in May 2003. ~ The Project is scheduled to be
completed within 60 days after the Dillsboro Dam Removal Project is finished, and will require
authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) and the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources -Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) to
conduct in-stream work. Additional information concerning the project is located in the attached
Project Narrative.
On January 14, 2008, Devine Tarbell & Associates, Inc. (DTA) scientists conducted formal
waters of the U.S. delineation and a federally rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species
survey of the proposed Project area. Jurisdictional wetlands and waters of the U.S. were
surveyed and mapped using the routine methodology outlined within the 1987 USAGE
Delineation Manual. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Element Occurrence
database and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service RTE species database were consulted for
information and locations of known RTE species within Jackson County. During the field
investigation, all known elements and their preferred habitats occurring within the county were
surveyed for by experienced DTA personnel.
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Ms. Cyndi Karoly
Apri14, 2008
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DTA.
Investigators identified and delineated two jurisdictional perennial streams, the Tuckasegee
River and Yellow Bird Branch, within the project area. Wetlands associated with beaver dams
built on Yellow Bird Branch were also delineated. Additionally, field studies for state and
federal RTE species found no target individuals or populations within the subject property.
Although the survey took place outside of the normal flowering times for the small whorled
pogonia (Isotria medeoloides), no potential habitat for this species was found within the Project
area.
Duke respectfully requests that the proposed impacts to construct the boat ramp, which include
some amounts of fill to the Tuckasegee River, be permitted under Nationwide Permit (NWP) 36
-Boat Ramps.
The project is located in a North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) designated
trout county and requires submission of a USACE/NCDWQ joint pre-construction notification
(PCN) and Clean Water Act sections 404/401 permit application. DTA is sending two copies of
the PCN to Ms. Loretta Beckwith of the USACE for section 404 approval, one copy to Mr. Mark
Cantrell of the USFWS for Endangered Species Act section 7 guidance, and one copy to Mr.
Dave McHenry (Mountain Region Coordinator) of the NCWRC for comments and approval to
permit impacts within a North Carolina trout county. We have also solicited comments from the
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (NCSHPO) regarding the presence or absence
of historic resources within the subject property.
Duke and DTA appreciate your attention to the Project. Should you have any questions
regarding this pre-construction notification package, please contact Jason N. Isbanioly at (704)
342-7364.
Sincerely,
DEVINE TARBELL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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S. Millington, DTA
Project File

Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. ~ 8 ~ 6 7 T
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
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1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
®401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 36 Boat Ramp
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
' 4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
' and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check her . l~ LS~~/]L5 D
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II. Applicant Information
APR 1 0 2008
1. Owner/Applicant Information p ~1R-WATERQUAiJTY
Name: Duke Ener>?y Carolinas, LLC - Mr. Joe Carriker (~~k~NDSTORM`NATERBRANCH
Mailing Address: 526 South Church Street
Mail Code: EC12Q
Charlotte, NC 28202
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number:
E-mail Address: JWCarriker(~duke-energ_y.com
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Mr. Jason lsbanioly -Scientist
Company Affiliation: Devine Tarbell & Associates, Inc.
' Mailing Address: 400 S. Tryon St., Suite 2401
Charlotte, NC 28285
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: (7041 377-4185
E-mail Address: jason.isbanioly(a,devinetarbell.com
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Ill. Project lnformation
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Dillsboro Pole Yard Access Area Project
2. T.LP. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 7631-44-3352
4. Location
County: Jackson Nearest Town: Dillsboro
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Asheville: I-40W
to exit 27 (US 74W) to Waynesville• continue on US 74W to exit 81 (US 23S/4415) to
Dillsboro• turn left on River Road (NC 1359) proceed 0.4 mile; site is on the right hand side.

5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits mm>mum): 35.63602 °N -83.24563 °W
' 6. Property size (acres): 2.61
' 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Tuckasegee River
8. River Basm: Little Tennessee
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Please refer to the Project Narrative for details.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Applicant is proposing to install a concrete boat ramp. The prepared bed will consist of clean
class "B" rip rap. The ramp will be poured into forms at an upland location onsite, well away
from the ordinary high water mark. Once set and cured the ramp will be pushed into place
using a bulldozer or similar equipment. Please refer to the Project Narrative for further
nroiect details.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The proposed Project is planned in order to be
in compliance with the FERC Order Accepting Surrender and Dismissing Application for
Subsequent License issued July 19, 2007. Once in place, the ramp will provide small boat
access to the section of the Tuckasegee River previously known as the Dillsboro Reservoir.
Please refer to the Project Narrative for details.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. No permits have been issued for the Project.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permits requests are anticipated for the Project.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
' permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
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5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill. excavation. dredain~. flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.

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Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc. Area of
Impact
(acres)
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Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative im act to all Waters of the U.S. resultin from the ro~ect:
Stream Im act (acres): 0.01
Wetland Impact (acres): 0
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.01
Total Stream Im act (linear feet): 20
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
Although isolated waters were identified within the property boundary during the field
investi anon these have not been verified by the USACE and will not be impacted during
this Project

8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation,
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): NA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): NA
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: NA
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
' Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
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site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. A jurisdictional
stream/wetland complex is adjacent to the preferred site. Impacts to this feature were eliminated
through citing discussions held during? planning meetings. Impacts to wildlife and fish were
reduced by scheduling the Project to closely follow the removal of the Dillsboro Dam. It is
anticipated that this area will not be re-colonized in such a short period of time (i.e..
approximately one month). By using a concrete boat ramp that is poured and allowed to cure in
a secure upland site, the applicant will be able to further ensure that no live or "green" concrete
comes into contact with any surface waters. Please see the attached Project Narrative for further
' details.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
' USAGE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
' but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
' functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USAGE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
' Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version.).
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
1 of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
' a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Anticipated impacts from the Project fall below the mitigation threshold and therefore do not
require compensatory mitigation.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://www.ncee~.net/pales/inlieureplace.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federaUstate) land? Yes ^ No
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: 1f you are not sure whether aNEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ^
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed lmpacts on Riparian and Watershed Suffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
l . Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within I SA NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
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2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multi liers.
Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
(s uare feet) Miti anon
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
' Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. NA
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
Stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
' demonstrating total proposed impervious level. The preferred site is currently an impervious
graveled lot. Addition of the concrete boat ramp will constitute less than a 0.03% increase in
impervious surfaces.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
No sanitary waste-water shall be generated from the proposed protect.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
1 Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
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If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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' ~ Duke
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March 18, 2008
Ms. Loretta Beckwith
Asheville Regional Ot~ice
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton avenue. Room 208
Asheville, >V'orth Carolina 28801-006
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Subject Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - Dilisboro Pole Lard Boat Ramp
Access Area Project, Agent Authorization Letter
Dear its. Beckw°ith
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke) is in the pre-const-liction planning sta,e of the
DilLeboro Pole Yard Boat Ramp Recess Area Project (Project), near the town of Dillsbom
in Jackson County, forth Carolina. The Project will cause unavoidable impacts w
jurisdictional waters of the US and will require permits under sections X04 and ~(~ 1 of the
("lean ~~'ater Act.
Duke has contracted with Devine Tarbell & Associates, Inc. (DTA) to perform a formal
wetland delineation and resource assessment on the proposed site fvr the purpose of
obtaining all necessary permits. DTA, as represented by ?~1r_ Jason Isbanioly, will be
Duke's authorized agent in the coordination, preparaticm, and submittal of all future
permit packages, ?~1r_ Isbanioly has full signatory authority for this project as granted by
Duke.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this Project please feel free to
contact me at t'0-4) ?8?-58-40 ar fir lshanioly at (?0-4) ~2-^364.
Sincerely.
~~ Joseph W Carriker. Senior Engineer
Duke Ener~rv
lake Services -- >"C 12Q
P(~ Box 1006
Charlotte, NC 2820 1- 1 006

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DILLSBORO POLE YARD ACCESS AREA PROJECT
404/401 PERMIT APPLICATION
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Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Dillsboro Pole Yard Access Arca Project
Proiect Narrative
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1
2.0 STUDY METHODS ............................................................................................... 2
2.1 Wetlands and Stream Crossing Determinations ................................................... . 2
2.2 Protected Species Survey ...................................................................................... . 3
3.0 SURVEY RESULTS ............................................................................................... 3
3.1 Wetlands ............................................................................................................... . 3
3.2 Streams ................................................................................................................. . 4
3.3 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species ........................................................... 5
4.0 IMPACTS .............................................................................................................. 12
4.1 Permanent Impacts .............................................................................................. 12
4.2 Temporary Impacts .............................................................................................. 12
5.0 AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION EFFORTS ........................................... 12
6.0 CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................... 13
7.0 LITERATURE CITED ........................................................................................ 15
APPENDIX A - FIGURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS
APPE NDIX B - DATA SHEETS
APPENDIX C - STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT CONDITIONS
APPENDIX D - AGENCY CORRESPONDANCE
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Table 1 Permanent Stream lmpacts .................................................................................. 12

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Project Narrative
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke) is proposing to construct a boat ramp to be located partially
within jurisdictional waters of the U.S. The boat ramp project, known as the Dillsboro Pole Yard
Access Area (the Project), is located outside of the town of Dillsboro, in Jackson County, North
Carolina (Appendix A, Figure 1). The Project site is bound to the northeast by North River Road
(SR 1359) and to the southwest by the Tuckasegee River (Hydrologic Unit Code 0610203). The
Tuckasegee River is located within the Little Tennessee River Basin and flows to the north and
west into Fontana Lake. Currently, the section of the Tuckasegee River adjacent to the Project
site is impounded by the Dillsboro Dam, creating the Dillsboro Reservoir. The reservoir extends
approximately 0.8 mile upstream of the dam.
In association with the Project, Duke has contracted with Devine Tarbell & Associates, Inc.
(DTA) to perform all environmental and regulatory services as they pertain to all client Clean
Water Act Section 404/401 obligations, as well as all Endangered Species Act section 7 concerns.
The proposed Project is planned in accordance with the FERC Order Accepting Surrender and
Dismissing Application for Subsequent License, issued July 19, 2007.
According to the field study findings there are two potentially jurisdictional wetlands (Wetlands 1
and 2) and one potentially jurisdictional stream (Stream 1) located within the Project property
boundary. A section of the Tuckasegee River is located within the Project impact boundary.
Although the field surveys for federally rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species found no
evidence of protected species within the Project area, populations of the federally protected
Appalachian Elktoe (Alasmidonta raveneliana) are known to exist both upstream and
downstream of the reservoir. However, given this species habitat requirements, it is unlikely that
any individuals or populations of the Appalachian Elktoe exist within the Project area boundary
(i.e., within the reservoir).
Proposed impacts associated with the Project include lay down of a crushed gravel foundation
and installation of a concrete boat ramp partially below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM)
of the Tuckasegee River. The concrete boat ramp section will be poured onsite, well upland of
any aquatic resources, and will not require tightly sealed forms or dewatering of the area.
Proposed impacts are described in full in this narrative. On behalf of Duke, DTA respectfully
requests that these impacts be permitted under Nationwide Permit 36 -Boat Ramps.
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2.0 STUDY METHODS
The field surveys were conducted on January 14, 2008, by Mr. Jason Isbanioly of DTA to
document specific wetland and stream resources and the potential occurrence of RTE species
located within the subject property. Resources assessed during this effort included jurisdictional
wetlands and streams, and RTE species. This report summarizes the results of the field surveys
1 conducted on the proposed Project area.
2.1 Wetlands and Stream Crossing Determinations
During the field surveys, jurisdictional waters of the U.S. (wetlands and streams) found within or
immediately adjacent to the subject property were delineated using the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of
' Engineers (USAGE) wetland delineation method (Environmental Laboratory 1987) (Appendix B,
Data Sheets). The "routine on-site determination method" was selected as the most appropriate
delineation technique. This technique uses amulti-parameter approach, which requires positive
evidence of three criteria:
^ Hydrophytic vegetation -Hydrophytic vegetation (i.c., wetland plants) were identified in
the field and cross-referenced with the national list of plant species that occur in southeast
wetlands (USFWS 1988).
' ^ Hydric soils - In the field, soil profiles and characteristics were documented through
1 approximately 18 inches in depth from the surface or to immediately below the "A"
horizon, whichever was deeper. Field indicators for identifying hydric soils (e.g.,
depletions, low ehroma, and iron/manganese concretions) were used to determine the
wetland status of the site.
^ Wetland hydrology -Primary and secondary hydrologic indicators such as soil saturation
to the surface, standing water in the soil auger pits, rafted debris, and surface drainage
patterns were also used to identify wetland areas.
Areas exhibiting the above wetland characteristics, as well as surface waters, were considered
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Prior to conducting the field studies, DTA scientists reviewed the North Carolina list of RTE
species of Jackson County, maintained by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP
2007). Additionally, the investigators reviewed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS)
2007 listing of "Endangered, Threatened and Candidate Species and Federal Species of Concern
for Jackson County, North Carolina." Field investigations for RTE species within the Project
area were focused on those with federal protection status.
Guided by information compiled during the review process, field surveys were conducted to
ascertain and document the extent to which threatened or endangered species could potentially be
affected by the proposed project. The subject property was then searched by a DTA biologist
with experience in the listed species. The survey systematically investigated all of the proposed
Project area.
3.0 SURVEY RESULTS
3.1 Wetlands
Based on the field survey, two potentially jurisdictional wetlands exist onsite (Appendix B,
Wetland Data Shccts 1 and 2). Wetland 1 is best described as a palustrine forested wetland (PFO)
associated with a series of relic beaver dams constructed along Stream 1 (Cowardin et al. 1979).
Wetland 1 is located adjacent to the Project site to the southeast. Dominant vegetation observed
includes black willow (Salix nidra), sycamore (Platanars occidentalis), red maple (Acer rubrum),
silky dogwood (Corms amomzrm), common rush (Juncus effi~sus), and tear-thumb (Polygonum
sagittatum). Wetland hydrology indicators include inundation of approximately 1 inch and soil
saturation at the surface. The soils arc considered hydric due to low chroma and the presence of
redoximorphic features. Wetland 1 is associated with and receives hydrologic support from
Stream 1. No impacts to Wetland 1 are anticipated from this project.
Wetland 2 is a potentially jurisdictional, isolated wetland located within the floodplain northwest
of the Project area. This wetland is best described as a PFO wetland that is adjacent to, but not
abutting, the Tuckasegec River (Cowardin et al. 1979). The dominant vegetation observed within
Wetland 2 includes red maple, sycamore, false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), tear-thumb, and
woodreed grass (Cinna arundinacea). Wetland hydrology indicators observed include inundation
of 4 to 6 inches, soil saturation at the surface, and water marks on woody vegetation. Hydric soil
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hydrologically supported by a high ground water table and precipitation. No evidence of inflow
or outflow was observed. Because of its location (i.e., near the parking lot of the Project site), it
is possible that this wetland is a relic borrow pit, excavated for construction materials. No
impacts to Wetland 1 arc anticipated from this project.
3.2 Streams
There are two streams located within the Project boundary (Stream 1 and the Tuckasegee River).
Stream I is identified on the United States Geographic Service (USGS) topographic map of the
region as Yellow Bird Branch (Appendix B, Stream Data Sheet 1). Stream 1 is located to the
southwest of the Project area and extends from a culvert, which passes beneath North River Road,
approximately 350 feet through the subject property before joining the Tuckasegee River. This
stream appears to be a second order or greater bed and bank perennial stream. Stream 1 is 2 to 3
feet wide at the narrowest sections and spans 12 to 15 feet at the widest. A series of three relic
beaver dams create an impeded flow pattern, which results in a stream pond/wetland complex.
However, because the beaver dams are not maintained, water flow through the system was
observed during the investigation to be relatively high. Regardless, the presence of the beaver
dams and past construction activities both upstream and adjacent to the stream has heavily
impacted Stream 1. The cumulative effect is asediment-choked channel with a centralized flow
pattern in the narrow portions of the stream. Other stream features observed include some
floodplain connectivity in the downstream reach, substrate sorting near the upstream culvert, a
wide riparian buffer to the southeast, a narrow riparian buffer to the northwest, good canopy
coverage, and moderately high habitat complexity. No impacts to Stream 1 arc anticipated from
this project.
The Tuckasegee River (Dillsboro Reservoir) is the second jurisdictional stream in the Project
boundary. At the Project location, the reservoir is approximately 150 feet wide and 3 to 4 feet
deep. The banks are approximately 1 to 2 feet above the OHWM. The riparian buffer adjacent to
the pole yard was cut several years ago and currently is in primary successional growth.
Herbaceous species including switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and blackberry (Rebus sp.)
dominate the buffer. Although the tree stumps were not removed during the cutting, bank
stability at this location is compromised and some bank erosion was observed during the field
investigation. The riparian buffer on either side of the pole yard is wide (i.e., greater than 50 feet)
and consists of mature floodplain tree species typical of this physiographic region. Some impacts
are proposed to the Tuckasegee River, as discussed in Section 4.0.
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3.3 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species
The RTE databases maintained by the NHP and the USFWS for Jackson County, North Carolina,
were consulted for information regarding the potential presence within the Project vicinity of
species which have federal protected status under the Endangered Species Act. The USFWS has
' issued a concurrence with the determination that the access area development proposed at this site
will not affect endangered or threatened species or their habitats; therefore, the requirements
' under section 7 of the Act have been fulfilled for this site (Appendix D). The following section
describes the seven federally protected species known to exist in Jackson County (USFWS 2007).
r Animals
Appalachian Elktoe [E/E CH]*
' The known range of the Appalachian Elktoe is restricted to tributaries of the Tennessee River in
East Tennessee and western North Carolina (Bogan 2002). In Tennessee, the species is known
1 only from a short reach of the Nolichucky River. In North Carolina, it is now known to occur in
short reaches of the Nolichucky, North Toe, South Toe, Cane, Pigeon, and Little rivers (French
Broad River system); and the Little Tennessee, Tuckasegee, and Cheoah rivers (Little Tennessee
River system). Historically, it was also found in Tulula Creek (Little Tennessee River system),
the mainstem of the French Broad River, and the Swannanoa River (French Broad River system),
but has apparently been eliminated from those streams.
Relatively little is known about the micro-habitat requirements of this animal (Bogan 2002). The
Appalachian Elktoe is known to inhabit relatively shallow, medium-sized rivers and large creeks
with cool, well-oxygenated and moderate to fast-flowing water, generally at depths of less than
3 feet. It is found in a variety of substrate types including gravel mixed with cobble and boulders;
in cracks in bedrock; and in relatively silt-free, coarse sand. Substrate stability appears to be
critical to the Appalachian Elktoe, and it is seldom found in stream reaches with excessive
accumulations of silt or other shifting substrata
The Appalachian Elktoe is generally identified as a long-term brooder (Bogan 2002). Gravid
Appalachian Elktoes have been found in the Little Tennessee River in October through January.
' Both the Banded Sculpin (Cottus carolinae) and the Mottled Sculpin (C. bairdi) have been
identified as fish hosts for this mussel. Based on current Sculpin taxonomy and distributions, the
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other aspects of this mussel's life history are presently unknown. Anecdotal observations suggest
that it is relatively fast-growing and short-lived (~10 years).
In association with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the USFWS has prepared and enacted a
species recovery plan for the federally endangered Appalachian Elktoc mussel (USFWS 1996a).
1 The immediate goal of this plan is to maintain the only known surviving populations and to
protect the remaining habitat from present and future threats. According to the USFWS, the
' intermediate goal of the plan is to restore and maintain the species throughout a significant
portion of its historic range in the Little Tennessee, French Broad, and Nolichucky river systems
and to downlist the species from endangered to threatened. The ultimate goal of the recovery
' plan is to recover the species to a point where it can be removed from the Federal List of
endangered and threatened wildlife. Reaching this may not be possible, however, due to the
restricted distribution of the mussel and the lack of suitable habitat remaining in the historic
range.
The USFWS has designated critical habitat for this species (Fridell 2001 in Federal Register
2002). The areas include: 24 river miles (38.5 kilomctcrs) of the Little Tennessee River from
Franklin Dam downstream to the backwaters of Fontana Reservoir, Swain and Macon counties,
North Carolina; and 26 river miles (41.6 kilomctcrs) of the Tuckascgce River from the N.C. State
Route 1002 Bridge in Cullowhcc, downstream to the N.C. Highway 19 Bridge, north of Bryson
Ciry, Jackson and Swain counties, North Carolina
' Known elktoe populations have been located immediately upstream and downstream of the
Dillsboro Reservoir. A mussel monitoring and relocation plan has been developed as part of the
1 Dillsboro Demolition Project. Known populations located immediately downstream of the dam
will be relocated to an upstream location before demolition takes place. Because of habitat
requirements it is unlikely that any individuals or populations are located in the reservoir adjacent
to the Project. However, after the dam is removed and the channel returns to an original run-of-
rivcr course, the potential will exist for clktoc immigration and colonization. The USFWS has
determined that the Project will not impact this federally protected species (Appendix D)
In August 2006, the USFWS issued a Biological Opinion (BO) for the Nantahala East
Relicensing Project. In conjunction with the relicensing project and contained within the BO, the
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USFWS granted an Endangered Species Act section 10 permit that allows some "incidental take"
of the species in the normal course of the dam surrender project. Conditions of the take permit
include a pre-, during, and post-removal study of the mussel population below the dam, and a
relocation effort of individuals located below the dam prior to the removal of the dam. The boat
ramp project should not further adversely affect any remaining downstream individuals.
Bog Turtle fT (S/A)/TI*
The southern Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) population, considered threatened by similar
appearance, is a small turtle with a light brown to black carapace (may have yellowish or reddish
areas on large scutes), strongly sculptured with growth lines, and has an inconspicuous keel
(USFWS 2007). The plastron is mainly dark brown to black, and the head is brown with a large
yellow, orange, or occasionally red blotch above and behind the tympanum (blotch may be
divided). Adult carapace length is usually 3 to 3.5 inches, but can reach up to 4.5 inches
(NatureScrve 2003).
The habitat of this species consists of "slow, shallow, muck-bottomed rivulets of sphagnum bogs,
calcareous fens, marshy/sedge-tussock meadows, spring seeps, wet cow pastures, and shrub
swamps; habitat usually contains an abundance of grassy or mossy cover. The turtles depend on a
mosaic of microhabitats for foraging, nesting, basking, hibernation, and shelter" (USFWS 2000).
The southern Bog Turtle population is separated from the northern population by approximately
250 miles (USFWS 2004). However, individual Bog Turtles in the southern population closely
resemble individuals in the northern Bog Turtle population, causing difficulty in enforcing
prohibitions protecting the northern population. Therefore, the USFWS designated the southern
population as "threatened by similarity of appearance." Per the USFWS, "this designation
prohibits collecting individual turtles from this population and bans interstate and international
commercial trade. It has no effect on land management activities of private landowners in
southern states where the bog turtle lives".
No populations of this turtle species are known to exist within the subject property boundary.
Likewise, no individuals or evidence of them was observed during the field survey. Additionally,
no habitat was observed during the site visits. Therefore, no impacts to this species are
anticipated from this project.
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Indiana Bat jE/El*
The Indiana Bat (Mvotis sodalis) is a medium-sized myotis, closely resembling the little brown
bat (M. lucifugus) but differing in coloration (USFWS 1991). its fur is a dull grayfish chestnut,
with the basal portion of the hairs of the back dull lead colored. This bat's underparts are pinkish
to cinnamon, and its hind feet smaller and more delicate that the little brown bat. The heel
(calcar) is strongly keeled.
The Indiana bat occurs in the Midwest and eastern United States from the western edge of the
Ozark region in Oklahoma, to southern Wisconsin, east to Vermont, and as far south as southern
Florida (USFWS 1991). In summer it is apparently absent south of Tennessee; in winter it is
apparently absent from Michigan, Ohio, and northern Indiana, where suitable caves and mines are
unknown. Approximately 500,000 individuals of this species still exist.
This bat utilizes limestone caws for winter hibernation (USFWS 1991). The preferred cave
temperature averages 37 to 43 degrees Fahrenheit in midwinter. Summer roosts generally consist
of large, dead trees with peeling bark, although some individuals have been found under bridges
and in old buildings. Forage areas average 11.2 acres per animal in midsummer. Female and
juvenile foraging areas consist of forested floodplain/riparian areas; while males prefer floodplain
ridges and hillside forests.
The breeding period usually occurs during the first 10 days of October on the ceilings of large
rooms near the entrances to caves just before the hibernation period (USFWS 1991). Birth
usually takes place during June with each female bearing a single offspring. Twenty-five to 37
days are required for the young to develop to the flying and independent feeding stages.
No known occurrences of this species are located within the area of project impact. The
projected work schedule begins in the winter of 2009, outside of the breeding period.
Additionally, no known limestone caves are located within the area of project impact. Moreover,
no mature trees containing potential habitat will be removed during construction. No impacts to
this species are anticipated from this project.
Sicklcfin Redhorsc [C/SR(PT)]*
The Sicklefm Redhorse (Moxostoma sp.), a member of the sucker family (Catostomidae), reaches
a size of up to 650 millimeters and 3,125 grams (Duke 2003a). It has a highly falcate dorsal fin
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(unlike other redhorse species) that, when depressed, shows the first few anterior rays extending
beyond the tip of the most posterior dorsal ray. The elongate body is dorsally compressed with a
rounded bulbous snout. Dorsal rays number 12 to 14; pelvic rays may be 9-9 or 10-10. Breeding
males exhibit nuptial tubercles on the anal and caudal fins. Body coloration varies from olive to
coppery to brassy. Ventral fins are dusky to dark with pale-edges and are frequently tinted
yellow to orange. The dorsal fin is olive but may be partly red. The caudal fin is distinctly red
distally.
The Sicklefin Redhorse is strictly limited to southwestern North Carolina streams and lakes and a
small tributary in northwest Georgia within the Appalachian Mountain Province (Duke 2003a).
Preferred habitat includes cool to warm streams with moderate gradients. Stream width ranges
from 20 meters to 100 meters. Sicklefin are found in deep, clear lakes with steep banks.
This species is not known to exist within the Tuckascgce River and no known occurrences are
within the area of project impact. Due to the nature of the project some disturbances to the river
banks is expected; however, all appropriate erosion and sedimentation control will be installed
and monitored through the life of the project. No impacts to this species are anticipated from this
project.
' Northern Flying Squirrel [E/E1*
The Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucvmys sabrinus) is a small nocturnal gliding mammal
between 26 to 30.5 centimeters in length and weighs between 95 to 140 grams (USFWS 1990). It
has long, broad, flattened tail, prominent eyes, and dense, silky fur. A loose fold of skin which
' extends from the wrist to the ankle can be stretched out for gliding (Terwilliger and Tate 1995).
Compared to the Southern Flying Squirrel, this species is larger and has gray-based belly fur.
In the Southern Appalachians the Northern Flying Squirrel is generally associated with red spruce
' (Picea rubens) or Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) and northern hardwood forest with moderate to thick
evergreen understory (Terwilliger and Tate 1995). This species seems to prefer moist mature
woods with ample snags for nesting.
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Although, some mature bottom land forests are located adjacent to the Project area no impacts are
proposed in these areas. No impacts to this species are anticipated from this project.
Plants
Small Whorled Pogonia fT/E]*
The small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) is an herbaceous plant that stands 9.5 to 25
centimeters tall and has pale, dusty green, drooping leaves (USFWS, NC Ecological Services
2007). Its preferred habitat is wooded slopes with a slight to moderate grade and along streams,
where leaf litter and woody debris accumulates to form a thick "duff' layer. Its flowering period
is May through June (Radford et al. 1968). When not in flower, young plants of Indian
cucumber-root (Medeola virginiana) also resemble small whorled pogonia. However, the hollow
stout stem of Isotria will separate it from the genus Medeola, which has a solid, more slender
stem.
This species is not known to exist within the Project area and no known occurrences are within
the area of project impact. Additionally, no preferred habitat is located within the Project area.
No impacts to this species are anticipated from this project.
Rock Gnome Lichen 1E/T]*
Rock gnome lichen (Gymnoc~erma lineare) is a squamulose lichen in the reindeer moss family
(USFWS 1996b). This species is the only member of its genus occurring in North America. It
occurs in rather dense colonies of narrow straps (squamules). The only similar lichens are the
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squamulose lichens of the genus Cladonia. Rock gnome lichen has terminal portions of the
straplike individual lobes that are blue-grey on the upper surface and generally shiny-white on the
lower surface; near the base they grade to black (unlike squamulose Cladonia, which are never
blackened toward the base). The squamules are approximately 1 millimeter across near the tip,
tapering to the blackened base, sparingly and subdichotomously branched, and generally about 1
to 2 centimeters (0.39 to 0.79 inch) long, although they can vary somewhat in length, depending
upon environmental factors.
The squamules arc nearly parallel to the rock surface, but the tips curl away from the rock,
approaching or reaching a perpendicular orientation to the rock surface (USFWS 1996b). The
fruiting bodies (apothecia) are borne at the tips of the squamules and are black (contrasting to the
brown or red apothecia of Cladonia species. The apothecia are borne singly or in clusters, usually
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at the tips of the squamules but occasionally along the sides; these have been found from July
through September. The apothecia are either sessile or borne on short podetia 1 to 2 millimeters
(0.04 to 0.08 inch), with most being much smaller. The apothecia are cylindrical in shape and
radial in symmetry. The primary means of propagation of this lichen appears to be asexual, with
colonies spreading clonally.
Rock gnome lichen is endemic to the southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and
Tennessee, where it is limited to 32 populations (USFWS 1996b). Only 7 of the remaining 32
populations cover an area larger than 2 square meters (2.4 square yards). Most are 1 meter (3.3
feet) or less in size.
Rock gnome lichen occurs only in areas of high humidity, either at high elevations, where it is
frequently bathed in fog, or in deep river gorges at lower elevations (USFWS 1996b). It is
primarily limited to vertical rock faces where seepage water from forest soils above the cliffs
flows at (and only at) very wet times. Most populations occur above an elevation of 1,524 meters
(5,000 feet).
This species is not known to exist within the Project area and no known occurrences are within
the area of project impact. Additionally, no suitable habitat for this species has been located
within the Project area. No impacts to this species are anticipated from this project.
*Federal Status:
E: Endangered
T: Threatened
C: Candidate
(P): Possible Occurrence
CH: Critical Habitat
State Status:
E: Endangered
T: Threatened
SC: Special Concern
C: Candidate
SR: Significantly Rarc
EX: Extirpated
P_: Proposed (used only as a qualifier of
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Proposed impacts are limited to the installation of the boat ramp on the Tuckasegee River
(Appendix A, Figure 2). Boat ramp construction will require clean, class "B" rip rap to be placed
below the OHWM. This will be used to create a level base layer, approximately 20 feet wide by
20 feet long by 2 foot deep, on which to place the concrete ramp. The concrete ramp itself will be
poured in sections and allowed to cure well away from any surface water. Sections measuring
approximately 16 feet wide by 10 feet long will be made, and then pushed into place using a
bulldozer or similar equipment. It is anticipated that the Project will require approximately 30
cubic yards of fill to be installed below the OHWM. Linear stream impacts are estimated to be
20 feet. Equipment and materials to be used includes bulldozer, class "B" rip rap, and cured
cement. Table 1 presents a summary of the permanent stream impacts associated with the
project.
Table 1 Permanent Stream Impacts
Stream Impact
Stream
Type of
Perennial or Average Stream Impact Area of
Number Name Impact Intermittent? Width Before Length Impact
(indicate on ma) 1m act (linear ft) (ac)

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Perennial
150
20
0.01
River Fill
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 20 0.01
4.2 Temporary Impacts
No temporary impacts are associated with the project.
5.0 AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION EFFORTS
Option 1 (preferred option) - As proposed, the Project will provide an access point for
recreational boaters and anglers, and fulfill Duke's obligations as described within the Surrender
Order. As designed, the Project will have relatively little impact on the resource (i.e.,
approximately 30 cubic yards of fill), and no future impacts are anticipated as a result of the
Project. Extensive siting discussions have eliminated all impacts to jurisdictional waters of the
U.S., including wetlands, except for impacts to the Tuckasegee River. Additionally, all woody
riparian trees have been removed from this area (please note that this was a past action by an
unknown party and not done as part of this Project). Although the Project will require that the
remaining stumps be removed, it will not require any standing live trees to be cut. Bank
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revegetation will be conducted in accordance with restoration plans developed in preparation for
the Dillsboro Dam removal project.
Option 2 -This option would utilize the tloodplain area adjacent to the pole yard to the northwest.
Under this option the pole yard would remain as a parking and access area, and the boat ramp
itself would be installed in the existing wooded, floodplain area. This option would require
removing an unknown amount of mature floodplain trees immediately adjacent to the river.
Wetland 2 may also be impacted under this option. This option is not preferred.
Option 3 (no action) -Under this option the boat ramp would not be constructed and Duke would
not be able to fulfill the Surrender Order obligations.
6.0 CONCLUSION
Duke is proposing to construct and install a boating access area on the Tuckasegee River near the
town of Dillsboro. The Project is part of a larger effort to create or enhance Duke access areas
based on the Consensus Agreement reached by the Primary Members of the Nantahala
Cooperative Stakeholder Team in May 2003. In association with the Project, Duke has
contracted with DTA to perform all environmental and regulatory services as they pertain to all
client Clean Water Act Section 404/401 obligations, as well as all Endangered Species Act
section 7 concerns.
DTA conducted field investigations in January 2008, to locate and identify all potentially
jurisdictional resources including wetlands and waters of the U.S., and species protected under
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. DTA identified one beaver-impacted stream/wetland
complex located to the southeast of the pole yard, one potentially isolated non-404 jurisdictional
wetland to the northwest of the pole yard, and the Tuckasegee River located to the west of the
pole yard. Although no federally protected species were identified during the investigation,
known populations of the federally protected Appalachian Elktoe have been identified both
upstream and downstream of the reservoir. Because of this mussels habitat requirements, no
individuals or populations arc believed to exist within the immediate Project impact area. The
USFWS has issued a concurrence with the determination that the access area development proposed at
this site will not affect endangered or threatened species or their habitats; therefore, the requirements under
section 7 of the Act have been fulfilled for this site (Appendix D).
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The Project will utilize an existing cleared, graded and graveled pole yard and will require
approximately 30 cubic yards of fill to be placed below the ordinary high water mark. The
Project will require approximately 20 linear feet of impacts to the Tuckasegee River. No surface
waters other than the Tuckasegee River will be impacted and minimal riparian disturbance will be
required.
' On behalf of Duke, DTA respectfully requests that these impacts be permitted under Nationwide
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7.0 LITERATURE CITED
Bogan, A. E. 2002. Workbook and key to the freshwater bivalves of North Carolina. North
Carolina Freshwater Mussel Conservation Partnership, Raleigh, NC 101 pp, 10 color
plates.
Cowardin, L. M., V. Carter, F. C. Golet, and E. T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and
Deepwater Habitats of the United States. U.S. Dept. of Interior, Fish and Wildlife
Service. FWS/OBS-79/31. 131pp.
Duke Energy Corporation. 2003a. Franklin Hydroelectric Project FERC #2603 License
Application. Duke Energy Corporation. Charlotte, NC. July 22.
. 2003b. Nantahala Hydroelectric Project FERC #2692 Draft License Application, Volume
1. Duke Energy Corporation. Charlotte, NC.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Dept. of
Army Waterways Experiment Station, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, MS.
Technical Report Y-87-1. 100 pp.
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Fridcll, J. A. 2001. Endangered and threatened wildlife and plants: proposed designation of
critical habitat for the Appalachian elktoe. 50 CFR Part 17, RIN 1018-AH33. in Federal
Register 66(27): 9540-9555. 2002.
NatureServe. 2003. NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life [web application].
Version 1.8. NatureServe, Arlington, Virginia. [Online]
URL: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer. (Accessed December 2007). Bog Turtle.
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program-Division of Parks and Recreation. 2007. Jackson
County Database Search. [Online] URL: http://www.ncnhp.org/Pages/heritagedata.html.
(Accessed December 2007).
Radford, A. E., H. E. Ahles, and C. R. Bell. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas.
University of North Carolina Press. Chapel Hill, NC. 1184 pp.
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Schafale, M. P. and A. S Weakley. 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North
Carolina. Third approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. Raleigh, NC.
325 pp.
Terwilliger, K. and J. R. Tate. 1995. A Guide to Endangered and Threatened Species in Virginia.
The McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company, Blacksburg, Va. 220 pp.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1988. National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands:
Southeast (Region 2). Biological Report 88 (26.2).
1990. Appalachian Northern Flying Squirrels, Recovery Plan. Region 5. 62 pp.
. 1991. Indiana Bat. Endangered and Threatened Species of the Southeastern United States
(The Red Book) FWS Region 4 -- As of 2/91. USFWS Division of Endangered Species,
Species Accounts.
1996a. Recovery Plan for the Appalachian Elktoe (Alasimidonta raveliana). USFWS,
Southeast Region. Atlanta, Georgia. 44 pp.
1996b. Rock Gnome Lichen. Endangered and Threatened Species of the Southeastern
United States (The Red Book) FWS Region 4 -- As of 1/96. USFWS Division of
Endangered Species, Species Accounts. http://www.fws.gov/endangered/i/u/sau02.htm1 .
(Accessed December 2007).
2000. Bog Turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii), Northern Population, Recovery Plan, agency
draft. Hadley, Massachusetts. 90 pp.
2004. Bog Turtles in North Carolina. [Online] URL: http://nc-es.fws.gov/reptile/
bogtur.html. (Accessed December 2007).
2007. Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Federal Species of Concern, and
Candidate Species, Burke County, North Carolina. [Online] URL:
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html. (Accessed November 2007).
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NC Ecological Services. 2007. Small Whorled Pogonia. [Online]
URL: http://no-es.fws.gov/. (Accessed December 2007).
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ED JL"RLSDICTIO~?iL DETERIfL` ~TIO` FORI1
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I'.S. Armc Corps of Engineers
' i His fo::n should be completed ba follcnwe the ins:ructicns pto:•ided :n Sectan I~' of the JD i arm Instntcnonal Cnridebook.
SECTION I: BAC&GROL;~-DL~+~ORIL•1TI0~
:~. REPORT COMPLETION DAIS FOR APPRO~-ED JL72ISDICTIO\AL DETERIfL~~ATIO\ {,ID);
' B. DISTRICT OFFICE. FILE \ ~1ff.:L_~-D `-hl_ IBERal~ilmington. ~C, Dnke Eaer~- C'arotinas. LLC, Dillsboro Pole 1-ard
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C. PROJECT LOCATIO\ :1-~~ BAGI~GROL1~ L~-FORILITION:
Stare: Ccuat+; par:shborouga: C'n•:
' Cea:er coordinates of site {:atlane in degree decimal fetnat;: Lat. ?.C3bU_° W. Lent. -83.3-1:bJ-1= W.
L`trnrersal I'ransrerse ;~fereator:
Vane cfnearestnaterbod+;: Tuckaseeee Ri:•er
Vane cf nearest Tradinooal Va;Fable Rater ;'I`~J4~ into t-•bich t.'•.e acuatic reseu:ce foti•s: Tennessee Rtcer
Varu of:catershed or Hv~drolomc Unit Code (:3UC7
' ® Check if map. dtagram of re:ze+,~ area and or potential jtmsdicnonal areas is•are a:-atlable upcn request.
^ Check if ever sites (e.g.. offs:e nurgat:on yFY;. dlspCSal saes. etC...) aIt aS;CCFated Sc::h Lhs action and are recorded an a
different JD .`cm.
' D• RETIE«" PERFORIiED FOR SITE Et :~LL'ATIOV [CHECK ALL THAT APPLII,
^ Office (Desk) Deteznautiaticn. Date:
® r teld Determination. Date{;): ":; 13 08
SECTIO\ II: SLl_ LIS3R7" OF FL~~IVGS
' :~. RHA SECTIO\ 10 DETERIILIATIO` OF JL'RISDICrIOV.
Caere elre ~o '~navtgab(e x,ar¢rs o~rhe L:S.~~ ::•ithtn Ri;+ers and Fiarbers Act (r2II•Li) ~tuisdicaon ~;as def"med b4 33 CFR part 3'9) in tlae
reeie:r• area. [Required]
^ Caters ,object to :he ebb and flon• of the tide.
^ t['ate:s are presentll. used. or hi ~ e been used to :lue past. or tinny be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign coFaune:ce.
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B. C1~:~ SECTION ~Oa DETERIIL~ATIOV OF JL'RISDIC'TIO`.
' 'here rlre "xnrer~ ?~:i!e L'S."::•ithin Clean LCater act (C :CAittrisdicticn (as defined b:' 33 CFR par 3.8; in he re+:ie:~• area. (Ragutredj
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a. Indicate presence of n•aters of L'.S. in resiew arra (check aU that appl}•}: i
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^ Inpouadaaeats of ~urisdicticnal tra:ers
® Isolated (nterstate or tntrasta:e; :eaters. includin¢ iscta:ed netLotds
' b. Identify (estimate) size of Haters of the t.S, is the re:ieR• area;
Vcn-:cetiand natea: 5trean linear fee:: 330 :eidth (f:,l ando: 3-9 ages.
A'etlands: acres.
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^ Pctenaally' jttzsdicticna'. center, aador w•elands :sere assessed Within the :e:iety area and determined :o be act jurisdictional
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' 3o~ces chec}.ed be!on~ 1tall:+z vppotxd b} car.:pie~:.g the appivpzia:e ,ec~en: in Seccan III belos•.
ac ,-nape.e of :ii: fcmi. an RP':v i 3e~ _zd a: a ~tbutaty that i> not a '•v^d' and:ant T.picall;::'ea- rear-t~~tmd er Ira: canbnuou: tlast• at !ear. - :ea-.ama::y
(e tygica y 3 ~ottu~).
Stt~pettin2 dac~~ntatiaa _: prr_e^ted i^ Section I<IF
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The a;encies Hill assert jurisdiction oy®• T\~Z's and wetlands adjacent to T\~~•s, If the agaadc resource is a Tr~~", complete
Section III ~i.l and Secdon III.D.1. only: if the aquatic resource is a a-edand adjacent to a T\-R', complete Sections III ~.1 and
and Secdon III.D.1.: othernise. see Section IILB belon•-
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Iceuufy ti~:t`:
S.urc:tartze raticaa:e ~.moor-ing dearn:inatidn:
:. 1~•etland adjacent to T~-t~`
Stur.r~arize radcna:e suooor-ice cocclustec that n•etland is ~adjacect ":
B. tH.~,RACTERISTIC S OF TRIBL'TART (TILT IS SOT :~ T~Z~~ ~\~ ITS ADJAC E~-I «~TL~~~5 {IF A.~Z7:
?his section summarizes information re;ardin;characteristics of the tributary and its adjacent n•edands. if any, and it helps
detn-mine sthether or not the standards for jurisdiction established under Iiapanos have been met.
The a;encies Hill assert jm•isdiction orgy non-nisi;able hibntaries of T\1~'s n•here the tributaries m•e "relatis•eh• permanent
n•aters" (RP«•s). i.e. nibntaries that typically flon• year-round or Gaye eontinaons floty at least seasonalh• (e.g., npicalh• 3
months). ?~ n•etland that directly abuts as 121'1' is also jurisdictional. If the aquatic resource is not a I•\l~`, bur bas pear-round
(perennial) fion•. skip to Secdon III.D... If the aquatic resource is a n•etlaad directly abnttin; a h•ibntar}• t<ith perennial flow,
skip to Secdon III•D.~.
n•etland that is adjacent to Ent that does not directly abut as RP11' requires a si;niflcant Hems eyalnatian. Corps districts and
EP ~ rt 'ons trill include in the record an}• ayailablr iaformatiou that docnmmts the existence of a si;niflcaat nexus berneen a
relatire~ prt•maaent q•ibntat•~• that is not perennial land its adjacent n•etlands if any) and a traditional nasi;able tyater, even
thou;h a significant nexus findia; is not rrgnired as a mattrt• of lan•.
If the n•aterbodya is not an RP11•, or a n•etlaad direcd}' abnttin; an 1tP11', a JD Hill require additional data to determine if the
aatrrbods• has a si;nificaat nexus With a T111'. If the nibutary has adjacent tredaods. the significant nexus rs•aluation mast
consider the tribntar•s• is combination n•irh all of its adjacent Wetlands, This significant ne:us eralnatioa that combines, for
anah•tical purposes, the h•ibntat•~• and aU of its adjacent vyetlaads is used n Nether the resign area identi$ed is the JD request is
the tributat•~•, or its adjacent n•etlands. or both, If the JD corers a aibutary With adjacent n•etlands, complete Section IILB.1 for
the tributary. Secdon III,B•, for any onsite n•etiands, and Secdon III.B,3 for all n•erlands adjacent to that tribucar}•. both onsite
and offsite• The determination tyhtther a si;niflcant nexus exists is determined in Section III•C' belon•.
1. t haracteristics of non-T\~1•s that flon• directly or indirecth into TN11•
(i) C+eneral Area Conditions:
ll'atershedstze Pitkl.ist
Dra:aaee area Picltl.iat
aeerage accualra:afall: iucnes
aeerage annualsnacyfall inches
iii) Physical Characteristics:
(a) Relatiousaip syi,h TVT~`:
^ Tr:butan• foiys dtrecth• into 1:~~~'.
^ Tr:bu:an• fon•s through PItkL,ist tr:bntar:es be`cre eo:er:€ls T\(~',
Project n•aters arz Piielt List n~-er nu:es from TV ti~•.
Project :caters are Pidr List n;•er nu:es from 2'i1".
Project iyaters arz PiekList aeria ;stratehtl ttu:rs nom Tti :L`.
?roject :rater; are PieitL~t aerial straight) nu:es >;om??4t•.
Prc)ect :rarer crzss or sen•e as state bour.danes. ~xpla:a:
Ideazfv focy routr to ~"'~`':
T:ibuta:y st.eani ordrr, tf l~rnt•n:
":ote ::aa: the :n:hucacnal CtuvY^a~ck ecztai=: a.u3:t:onal:nfowanoa reza:dsg :tua:e:. di:cnes. +ua=_ra.. and etnaaat:'eat~r ge:aerallc a=d in t a aid
Tl'e:t.
:on• :o:.•ta can be de:c::bed LR•:denaf~ias. e. g.. nivu:arr a. ta•zic flas•: tht•ntg~ a :e+.iair atea_ to 1~v :nto wib+ran• b. ~~hich then flsny: ito Te'l'.

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ib; Ctenerai Tzibuta^; C'harac:eristic= icheck all tha: auulv):
Itibntat•~• is: ^ ?~attsal
^ Artificial (man-made7. Exp[aiu:
^ itlanipulated ,man-altered',. =..~~plam_
Iribntar}• properties Kith respect to tap of bank (estimate;:
A:•era?e ssidth: feet
Acera?e depth: fee:
~.•serage side slopes PiekList.
prln]aIt' tirbutan• substrate cotnposiucn (check all :hat apply;:
~ Sila ^ Sands ^ Ccncrete
^ Ccbbles ^ Grarel ^ :~Ituk
^ 3edrock ^ Gegetatien. TsFe eo ccser
^ Other. Explain:
T:ibntars• ccnditian stabih':• [e.g., boggle uedtne• sleugaing banks). ~~•piain.
Presenceofrunrtr2lepoolronrplexes. Explain:
:ibuta:s• ¢ecmetn: PiekF3st
Tabutarr• ¢radien: (approximate a,•erAge slope?: °o
lc? fl
Tributan• pros•ides fcr: PiekList
Estiina:z as•erage number of £ots events in recie:s• area: ti~ear: Pick I.it
Describe Soso reeraae.
Other infcru:a;ion o¢ dura-icn and:•ohtn:e:
Surface tless• is: PkkLiat. Characte:isacs
' Subsurface flca•: PkkLVt Explaia 5adiags
^ Dpe (cr ether) test performed:

Ttlbntp:4' aA5 f.Chtcl: All :ha[ App1Vi
^ Bed gad banks
^ Ofi~ltifs (check All trrdicatcrs that appl'i
^ clear. nantral hne iinpressed on :he bank ^
^ caaaees in the chuacter cf soil ^
^ shel•rna ^
^ regetatien mAned dov.•n. beat. cr absent ^
^ Ieaf Iiner dlsntrbtd DC lFaSheC aiVa:' ^
^ sediment depasinon ^
^ n•ater s:utruirti ^
^ arbor (hst):
^ Discont:nucu: OHG~?.i_• Explain:
the presence of liter and debris
dest: action of :trrestrial s•e¢etattan
tae presence cf sc:ack line
sediaent setting
SC oltr
nxulnplt ebsen•ed or prethc:ed flosc es•ents
abrap:change m pvrtconrunenin~

If factors ether than the OH'+l•11 :here used m detemtne lateral extent of CLL'A ~.trisdicacn (check ail twat appl,:l:
^ Hieh Ttde Liae indicated bv: ^ l~iean High ~l'ater Mark indicated be
^ oil or sctua line alone were objects ^ sun•!~- to as•ailab[e datanr;
^ anti siitll or debris depcsits (fereshcre? ^ physical markintis:
^ physical markines. caaractenstr<s ^ :•eeenaen lines chanties in cegetatioa tspes_
^ tidal gauges
^ over hst}:
(iii) Chemical Characteristics:
Caaracteri<e Sibu,ary (e-g-.:cater color is c:ear. drscelared. cila iilni ss•ater gttala^-: general watershed caarac:errstics, etc.;.
Explain:
Idea~fv~ specific pollutants. if knen~n:
'a natural cr sa=-made cl:_cc~t:uui^: i:.: ~e Ofi'~11 doe: net sece::ar.:y- =evret j+a:.distion ,e.g..:vhere the :ream xtnporu:!e der„ •.~dctgatut3 cx iviete
the OI~1I az been remrs: ed by de.reseptatent of a~:ev:emal prarice:;. i~laae there is a break in the OI-I't~.~~t dot .unrelated ;c :e nateebec_•': fioa•
re~ . e.g . f oa• oc-et a reek cutnrp ar •.hto+.<_h a culcer;. the a=rules :c•11 lool:.or :ndicatot: of flow afro:-e and belan ;he break.
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(is•) Biological Characteristics. Channel supports (check all that apph•):
^ Rtpanan ccmdor. Charactensres (zpe. areraee tro-id:h,:
^ l~'etand singe- C'aarac:enstics:
^ Eabt:a[ for:
^ eaerallv Listed species. Cpialn f[ndines:
^ Fish: spawn azeas. Explain hnain?s:
' ^ Other en:•ironnteaa;h•-sensin:~e species. Explain Snaings:
^ aquanc:ttil:dltfe di;-er~itr. Explain 3nding>:
_. Characterisrics of wetlands adjacent to non-T>~~" that flots directly or indirecth• into ISR'
' (i) Pht•sical Characteristics:
(a: C+eae:al :Cetana Characte:is~cs:
Properties:
~~•et:and si<e: acres
i['etLsndnpe. Explain:
:~•et:and qua;in•. Explain:
Project netlaads cross or sen•e as >ate bcttndar•.es- Explain:
(b; C;ene:al flow Re:at[onsh:p tr::h ion-1'.~L~':
' Flmc ts: PickLfat. Expiam:
Surface tle:v is: Pkk List
Cha:actenstacs:
Subsurface flare: FlekList Explain ~nd:nas
^ D!,•e ;cr etherl test perforated:
ic`~ A' ~ -
Duectly abutttng
^ \ot dtrectl}• abutting
^ Disaete ~a•etlaad hydreto¢ic connectton_ Explain:
^ Ecolcatcal comaection. Explata
^ Separated by vtrmyatrie: Explain:

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Project tetlands are PSrkLiat rttrr nttles S•cnt E'TA'.
Project renters are Pkk List aerial istratghtl Holes iom Ntt•.
Flaw is cscm Pkk List.
Estirna:e aporoxinta:e location of tyet?and as n•itttta :he Pick List loeapun.
(ii) Chemical Characteristics:
Characterize n•etland sy stern (e.e.. 5~•ater cola is near. Lrcw•u. oil 51na on au:"acr. t~•ater qualitq: general n•atershed
charac:ertstics: etc.}. Explun:
Iaen:ify speciSc noltutants. if kno;tu:
(iii) Biological C'haracterisdcs. 11'etlaad supports ihheck all that appl}•):
^ R:panan buffer. Characteas:ics (R•pe. a;•e:aee wtath~:
^ ~'eeeation npcpercent cm•er. Explain:
^ Flabttat for:
^ Fede:allv~ Listen species. =xplain ftndines:
^ Fish spawn areas. Explain fiadtnes
^ Other encirena:en:a:lc-sensit:, a specter- Explain tind:nas
^ .aquatic ;t-ildltfe di;•ersuc. Explavr andme s
3. Characteristics of all wetlands adjacent to the h•ibutarc {if an}•)
:11: Sye:Iand(si being censtaeredin the ctuuulati:•e analysts: PfekList
a FFrcxunateit• ; ;acres in foal are being considered in the ctutuar.:•e analt•sis
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Duectly abuts' f5i ti~ Size (in acres; Directl}_abur' i~-y';
Sttntatarize ~ :-oral] btolcetcaL caemtcal and physical functions Seine perfo:~ted:
Size (in acres;
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A_~T lvT_l
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:~ si;nifcant nexus anah•sis wili assess the flow characteristics and functions of the tributat•~• itself and the fnncdons perforated
b~- an:- wetlands adjacent to the n•iburat•~• to determine if they signifieanth• affect the chemical. phcsicah and biological integrin•
of a Ttil~•. Fot• each of the following sita~tioas, a significant nexus exists if the tribntan•. in combinadoa with all of its adjacent
wetlands, has more than a specnlatne or insubstantial efi'ect on the chemical ph}•sical antL'or biological integrit`• of a Tvl~'.
Considerations when e~•alnating significant nexus include, bat are not limited to the colame, duration, and frequency of the flow
of water in the tribotan• and its proximin• to a T\'~~', and the functions performed b}• the tribntan• and ali its adjacent
' wetlands. It is not appi•opt•iate to determine significant nexus baud sokh• on an~• sptcifir threshold of distance (e.g. between a
q•ibutat~• and its adjacent wetland or between a tributary and the T\Z1~3.5imilarh•, the fact an adjacent wetland lies within or
outside of a floodplain is not soleh• deterntiaati:•e of significant nexus.
Draw connections betn•een the features documented and tht effects on the T~11', as identified in the Rapattos Guidance and
' discussed is the Instructional Guidebook. Factors to consider include. for example:
• Does the tni+utar Y•. t¢ combma:ton :nth its ad.,acea: n•etauds (if anv). ha+.~r the capacity :o aam_ • pe:httan:s or tlowd n•aters :a
:-Vll's. er to reduce :he amctwt of pollutants ar flood waters reachtng a T~'~~-'
• Does the a•tbutan•. ut cambtnanan :z•tth its ad±aceac wetlands (i.°anvi• groc=de habuat and hfecycle support fimcions far fish and
other spectrs, such as feedaag. nes:mg. spanwag. or rtanng young for species that are present to :he Ty~i'^
' • Dees the tributan•. m combma-ton nth its ad;:acea: t;•etlands iif ant-;. ha+:e the capacity :o transfer nutrients and organic carbon chat
suppor, da:tas:ream focdnebs^
• Does the tnE+ut.•uti•. to cambma:ien:t•tth its ad;acen: wetlands is any;. ha+,•e ether rela7cnships to the ph}•stca's. chemical. or
1 btalo¢ical to:egr::• of d:e T.~~`'
dote: the abos•e list of considerarions is not inclnsit~e end other functions obsersed or known to occur should be documented
below:
1. Significant nexus findings fm• non-RP1~' that has no adjacent wetlands and flows directh• or indirecth• into TtiIS's. Esplatn
f adiuas of presen.:e ar absence of signifcant nexus belov.•. based an the ~ibutan• itself. then go :o Settiou III.D:
2. Significant nexus findings for non-RP~~' and its adjacent wetlands. where the non-RPR' flows directh• or indirectly into
I•v'\1•s. Explain and:n¢s of presence or absence of sieutficaa: nrst:s belo+,c. based an the tributan• in ccmoinatian with all of t:s
•
adjacent+retlands. then ¢o :c Section .D:
3. Significant nexus findings for wetlands adjacent to an RP1ti' bu[ that do not direct]}• abet the RPR'. Eap[ain findtnes of
presence or absence of st¢ntiicau: nexus L•e:atc. based an :ht tributar; in cembinatian with all of .ts adjacent n•etlands. than go to
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Sec'teu III.D:
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13JECT ~1:~TERS;
D. DETER~IINATIONS OF JL-RISDICTIOtiAL FL~DL~GS. THE SL
THAT APPLl~:
' I. T~ll•s and Adjacent R'edands. Check a:l that app':; anti pro vide size estitna:es to reciea• area:
^ TV':Cs: anent feet ::.dth (3;
Or
acres
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^ :;•etL3nds adjacent to T~ ~{,-s: accts.
:. RP1~'s that flow directh• or indirectly into T\Z1•s.
' ® Tr:butartes of T'~~'s ahe:e tributaries nFtcally floc year-round are jursdtct:aual. Provide data and rattena.e icdtcatnte that
ributarti• is perettu:al: Channel in re;•te~x aria is named on the J5G5 Tapoeraphic Quad for this :eeion :~ t eilow• Bird 3ranc'sj_
Channel apvears to be a bed and bank perennial :ci:h a net defined channel. moderate flo:t•. moderate connecti:-in- to the
adiacent faodplata. aroundtra;tt tnptrs. and other indicators of perennial flew. ~-ildlife o'vserrancns included fish, upstream
near the ctil~ e- and robe bearer dams. Please refer to 1te Protect \artaz~e far morn utforutanan.
' ^ Tabntar:e of T~~' n•here tribtuarres ha a coarauous fate seasanalh•-- (e.g.. a•~t ally 't~.-ee months each *,ear; are
:uasdicn.,naa. Data snppcrttng :his cancla;ian is pra:zded a: Seciea III.B. Pra*.ide .anottale indicanu? that iibutan• fle:cs
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?ra:-ide es:ialates for _:urisdicticnai na:er ca the re;:2•x area ;check al: that apptyi
^ Tabutan- ha:ers: t:neu feet nidta ;f;.
^ Clther nea :reload :raters: acres.
Idenif;• rpe(s i of hair:
3. Xon-RPR~s° thar flow directh• or indirectiv into 1'~l~"z.
^ it,-aterbedy that :s not a Tv':i" or an RPtt•. but 1o:rs dtrecly or tndirecly tnto a ~~~'. and it aas a si~ifrcant nexus rr:;h a
:'tint' is itms3icloaal. Data supporting d:ts conclustea :s pre•,•tded at 5ecron III.C.
?ranee estimates for iltrisdi:leaal:caters nitain the re.-ten area f: eck a:l tact ate: ; is
^ Tnbntar~ :raters: !thou feet :tiidta (f:,t.
^ Chher ae~ wetland haters: acres.
Ideaaf.• o,~es? of ha:ers:
R~etlands direcd~- abetting an RPR~ that Aon directly or indirectls• into T>l~~s.
® R'etiallds direcly abut R.°A' and thus are jurtsdact.onal as adiacent n•2tlands.
® :i"etlands direrlp abutnnz an RP1C where tribututes tipical:y flon ceu-round. ?ro:ide data and rationa:e
tndica:lag taut tributarr• is perennial in Sectton III_D?, abo:•e. Prayidr raaecale indlcatiug that n•et]and 1s
dt:eclc abutaag an RPt[': «'2tland is not separated from RP«' b}' aad- barriet•, aad is connected 6s•drologicall}• to
the channel through overtopping and groundn•ater seepage. «•etland is formed partiall}- fl•om consistent srdimeat
loading and Aosr blocl:.ige. Please refer to the Project \arratir•e for more informarion,
^ :Cetlands dir~ecd~• abutnn¢ an RPR' hhe:e trtbutartes tsTtcalc flon• 'seasana:h•.'• Pro:lde data iadteatin¢ *hat mbutan• is
seaseaal is Sec-tea III.B had rationale in 5ectian Ir.~ ?. ab~:Y. Provide :at:oilale indicattnz that helaad is directly
a~utttn¢ an?~ 04':
Fronde acreage estixnates fa7luriSdiCti011.11 :1'e[laad4 la the ref'telr aria: aces.
;. 1~-etlands adjacent to but not du~ecth• abetting an RP11• that Oorr- direct!}• or indirectlc into I\~1's.
^ tt'et:ands that do not direct: abut an RPti', but haen renstde:ed m combulanen sr7t~ the tributar~• to :vaich they aze odjacent
and a•lr simtluly st: rated adjacen::ret.ands. ar:e a significant nexus :rith a'I:ti't,L' ue jtmstdtcttonat. Data suppotnag :ltis
coaclustoa ~ provided at Section IIIfi.
Prande acreage estimates farjtutsdicttanil a•etlaads to the rrriru• area: acres.

6. 11'rtlaads adjacent ro nun-RPR's that flon• directh• m• indirecth• into T\ll's.
^ tl'et:ands adjacent to such hate: s. aad aa:x when considered m cambtaaron ntth the mbu .•tt}• to:rhtch they are ad±acea and
ntita stnuulq sulrated adjacent netlands. have a si¢auficaa: nexus nih a T\t1' ue jrtrisdic`ional. Data suppettura tkts
canclusroa as prertded at Sectton III.C
Fronde rsamates fee ~arisdi:acnal:setlandz in rlre re:ir:c uea: acres.
?. Imponadments of jurisdictional n•aters'
?.s a eeae:al rue. the impeundcunt of a irmsdictioaal tnbu .u}- realams lu:i>dictianal
^ Ikt~~nst:ate that impeuadt;lent has created font 'water of Ire L'.5-: ' or
Demonstrate :11at tra:er meets tae cn:era f0I 0112 a: tae categenes~reseuted above l:-E;. cr
Demonsrate t11at :raver is isolated rcttll a nexus to catt.nlerce ;see n belau•l.

E. ISOL:ITED [L~TERSTaTE OR L~?R~-ST:~TE] ~~:aTER4, L1CLi"DING ISOL.~?ED 11'ETL~.~~S. THE CSE,
DEGRa1D:>,TIOS ORDESTRL'CTION OF RT'IICH COLZD AFFECT L~7ERST:~TE C'OJL~IERCE.I~CLi"DL~G ~~1'
SUCH R :~TERS tt HEC Ii ?1LL TH.r.T :1PPLl~:ta
^ n•hica are ar :eu:d'oe used by interstate or faretgn rrayelers far receatjalla'. or a-her purposes.
^ from Much hsa ar shellfisa are ar could be taken aad sold m tnters:ate or foret_n conur:erce-
'See Fcotucte = ?
' Io complete ~e anak- s refer to -?•e key in Section III.D S of t~ lnsctuctiooai C~adebcok.
to Prior to alerting or declining C'«~3 jurisdiction ba•,ed soklp on this category-, Corps District trill elevate the action to Corp: and EPA HQ for
re,iety consistent rvit6 the procrs described in the C:orps:EP ~ .rl¢rnorertdrnn Rrgading Ctl:a .-!cr Jurisdirrtos Follo•ring i>3nrntnos.

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^ n-hics are cr :au:d'oe used fcr trrdttst:ial purgases by indust.e; in inxrsta:e :emmerce.
^ nter:ate i;alated:raters. Explain:
^ Other facmrs. Espiain
' Identif}- 4sater bode and sntnmarize rationale supporting detet•mination:
Praride e;un~ates far •tui;dicticna 4ca:ers m the reete4c area ,check al: thst applvi
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linear feet :rtdth it'.;.
^ Tabutar4- :rarer;:
^ Other Wan-:retland n-aters: acre;.
IdeaSfy t}•ge~s"~ of tcatrrs:
^ st-strands- acres.
F. ~0~-JL'RISDICTION:LI.«:~TERS.L\CLL~L~G1tiETLA~~S(C:HEC&?,LLTH~T.~PPLI~:
^ If petenttal nrtlands :tore assessed nithta the rerien• area. these areas d:d no: meet the crt:erta in t e ' 93? Ccrps of Euetr<eer>
[['etland Del:neaticn'~Ianua: andar appropriate Regianal Supplements.
^ :?erie'c area ]n::uded tsclated :ratr7; 4rith nc SU'"J;tantlal 6eYU5 CO lnterSl1te (ar faretgn7 cannuerce.
^ Priar to :hr ?an ?OG 1 Snprrnte Ccttrt dectstan :n ~`Si<:~ \"CC. • :he re4ze:c area :could bare been regulated based solrh• on the
" ~tigratary Btrd Rula - (1IBP.?.
^ ll'atets da not mee: the °Si¢mf:cant nexus 'standard. where such a ~ndtag is required fo: mtisdicdon. E!tplatn:
^ Other: (esplatn.:f not :ocerrd abo ~ e}: ,
Pro4lde acreagr estiu:a:es fcr ncn-lur:sdact:anal n•aters in the re;ietr area.:rhere :hr ~ po:ent:~: basis of jurisdicticn is t'~e 1~IBR
' factors (i.e , presence of nugra:on• bards. presrnce cf endantered spears, use of 4sater fa: irrieated agr:cttlrare;. using brst professtanal
~ud2ment ;check aL' :hat applci
^ van-:cetlaud:caters (t_e.. ricers. streamsl: inrar feet tcid:h ;ft;.
8 Lakes•ponds: acres.
Other aan-tretland tcacrrs: acres. L:zt ::-pe of aquarc rescttrce:
' ^ 1~'et:ands: acres.
Prcnde acreage estin:a:es fcr ncn-jurasdtct=onat n•aters in the re;ir4r area twat do net met: the ~-Siataacant Yeras~' stand<ud. Where such
a finding is required foruasdi:ticn (:heck a:l that applvi:
^ lion-:cetland n•ate:s (t.e.. ri4•ers. streamsi: lmtar feet, trtd:h;8;.
^ Lakrs.pands: acres.
^ Other non-tcedand tracers: acres. Last :~}:e of aquat:c Ie;:ur:e:
^ ll'et:ands. acres.
L a SOL"RCES
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:k. SL-PPORTL\G D:LT.~. Data re4ie4red for JD (check all tbat apph• - checked items steal: be ineludrd to case fae and rebore checked
and:egttested appropria:rly reference sotuces belau•i:
^ Maps, plans, p'io:; or plat submitted b}~ ar cn beLaL cf the applicant :oG;tllCant
^ Data shuts prepared subnrittrd b}' cr cu behalf cf d:e applicant can,•altaut.
^ Ot3ice concurs 4cith data sheets: deiinea-ten repot..
^ Ot~cr does not concur frith data shoes drliueaticn repot..
^ Data ;aeets preparrd br• the Corps:
^ Carps ua•.•t?able tra:rrs- s:ud4•:
^
:.5 Gealcgical Snnrc I:4•drelog:c .alas.
^ L'SGS 1~-~ data- -
^ L'SGS S and :'_ dtzit'r:L;C' maps.
^ ::.5_ Creolceical Stu :•e}- ctap[si_ Cite scale ~ gnad naatr
^ : SDa \atttral Resources Conser•a:ien Ser :cr Soi; 5tr•ey CSta-tan-
^ tiatictta: treaands mcentan- nrap(s? Cite name:
^ Sta:riceal:retand tn•.•en:cn• tnapui
^ FE\{a =IR~i Wrap;:
^ 1~~C~-t•earlctid lainE:e4•ati:nis: (?;atiana:Geadectict-emcalDatuntafl9_9i
^~
~ertal (Varsr & Date;:
^ Phctoaagas
or ^ Othet (Name ~ Date,:
^ Pre4zot:s de:ernzinaticn{;l. File ne. and date of response lrttez:
^ Appltcab:e: support:ag case ia4c:
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gscirnti5cliterartre:
^ ~ppltcabe.=.npporttn
^ Other inforn:a:ten fp:ease speci.~: ;:

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D?~T.~ FORM
ROLSI~E R"ETL ~~D DETER\IL~ ~TIO~
(198? CSACE R"etlands Delinearion JIanuai}
?roject Site: Pre osed Dills4oro P.rser.-cir Beat Lauach Date: 1 11 f $
?pphc<mtOcrnzr DitkeEner¢vCa:olinas.LLC Coua~-: Jackson
:nrestigator: Jason Isban:aly apesine Tarbell :i2 3 ssociaxs. Inc.) State: VC
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Do normal cectmtstancrs zest an lie site' Y"es^ `~u^ Conurunit~• D: PFO1F
II
Is the site si~ificanlF dsmraed i.4apical Sitstaaon;~' Frs^ tio® Traasret:D: Attland 1
s the area a potential problrna area'.
(if needed- explain on rz;-e:,r'~ Fzs^ Vo® Plot D: al'itSin B L:~ Adiacent
:o Fla? 3B

CEGE?~TIO> (In Order of Stratum) Sote those s ecies obset~•ed to hate mot holo~ical ada talons to n•etlands frith an
Dea»nant Pant Species 57at.uu dicaro: Dommaat Plant Scec:es S anon Indicator
1 SniLr.nig!•a lees FacUl'- g
P;a:nru: occirier!ra:i; gees FacVl'-
3 .dcarrubrvm trees Fac ..
1. Corn:u au+om:+m sa hn¢s zhn:bs FacV4' . _
Ju+tr:u a~'us++r herbaceous Factt'- ._
6 PohPm!!+m:aft:raatm herbaceous Obl

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?ercent c: Dominant Species that arr OBL. F.aCtl' or F.~C (excludin¢ F.~C-;: 160° a
:nclttde spries nottd ('? as zhcn•in¢ n:etphoiogical adaptations to n•etlands.
cn~nranr nr-r~-
R:.C'ORDEDD1T.3 PRL~L~Rl' (I or more required)
(Describe in 8enrarks? L~DIC'.~20R5
^ Stream. Lake er Tide Ciage Inundated
^ 3rr:a1 ?hcro¢raoh ® Sam:ated in L'aaer :_ inches
^ Other ^ tt'ate: ~Ia:ks
^ Vc Recazded Data A~ ailable ^ Drifr Linez
^ Drataagr ?arems m A'et:ands
F IELD OBSER~:aTI015 Sediaaent de csits
Dtptlt of Sttrcace :L'ate:: j (in.; SECO\D.~R1' (. or more required}
L~DIC'ATORS
Depth :o Free tCate: iu At Q :11) ^ Oxidized Reet Channel in Lppe: 1. Inches
^ tt'ate:-Stained Leares
Depth :o Sanua:ed Soi:: ~ {in.; ^ Loca: Sei15•.ureti• Data
^ Othe: iExplam m Remarks;
® FAC'-~Ieu7a: Trst
Rellark5: Palanteter 15 nle:. ~.~ eland h4'dr00¢ti' md3Cdt0:S ate ple;ellt.

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SOILS
~Iap L: nit Name :;n6-ncwa
iSeries and Phrasei: Dfainaee Class:
:;aknca-n Field Obser.-auens ^
axonom}• (Sut:groupj: Confizm Mapped Type^ I'es do
PROFILE DESCRIPIIO~
Dee~.a Staa_sCclor ~ede~nmominc Redaxiaxnvhic '.miue.Caoc:edons.
~:=c'cri F'sraon .^.a~e:9sicti Feahaes Ca:or: Fem¢a: Rhio:cheras.ete.

3-0 O 10 FR ~ 3 Sa is muck
0-1 A 10 4-R 3 1 -.~ YR 16 Coarse. Commcn. Sandy Loam
Disnncr
~-18- B 10 FR _' 1 Laamr• Sand
H~dric Soil Indtcators:
Histosol ^ Ccncreticas
^ Hishc Epipedcn ^ Hieh Oceanic Ccnteat in Swface Layer in Sand}• Soils
Sulfide Odor ^ Orsamc Srreakrag in Sandy Sails
Aquic \'.orstuze Regime ^ Listed oa Lacnl Hcdrec Seils List
Reducing C'onddians ^ Listed on tiatiennl Hyd:ic Seils List
® Gleyed cr Loin-C'hroma Cotors ^ Other (Explain in Remarks;
H.-dric Soil Present^ Tes ~o
Remarks: Pacametec is met. Hyd:ic soil indicators ue present.
«'ETLa,~"D DETER\II~ATION
H:•dreph}'tic ~'e¢etanon Present' Yes Xo^
Hydsic Sails Present" Yes \a^ '~~`etlnnd Hpdralcgy Present^ Yes ?io^
Is this Sampling Paiat'1'ithin .~ .~'ezland^ Fes® No^
Remarks: all tcetland arameters are met. Dnta taken r.•izlun a bear: er enduced wetland cam les.

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D ~T ~ FORA
ROL-TI~~ R~TL ~~-D DEI'ER~IL~ ~TIO~
(198'• L"5AC'E R-etlands Delineation ~Iannal)
Project Site: Pre esed Dt1s'vozo Reser.-cir Boa: Launch Date: 1 11 G8
ApphcanrChsver Dtd:e Ener>n,• Carolinas. LLC C'stnz° Jackson
n:-estieator: Jason Isbamol: (Devine Tazbell ~` Associaxs- Inc.'r Sate: VC

Do normal ca:cumsta¢ces exist ou :he site' Yes Vo^ Community' D: PFOIE
.? typical Situanoni' r es^ ~o®
"s the st:e si~ifican3:~ dtsm.-bed ~` Trattsect ID: Line C'
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.s the area a potential problem area' ~-es^ ~'o~
(if aerled esplatn on rere-se i Plot ID: '•)t'ithin C Ltne

~-EGET~TIO~ tIn Order of Stratnml dote those s ecies observed to has~e mo noto teat aaa tanoos ro Ketunas stns an -
Dotniaant Plant Species Saaram duato: Domtnant Plant Species Stanun catar
1 drarn,br±,m tree. Fac 9.
°taranusocctdenrati: gees FacVl'- .C
i. Beahmerta e.dindn~ca herbaceous F ac11'~ .:
~ °ohgom,m zagt:raa,m herbaceous Obt :'_
:, Cinna arvndinacea herbaceous Fact(" i..
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$ : tt.
Percent of Dotntcant Specter that are OBL. FACt~' cr FAC (escludin¢ FAC- ;: 100° °
:nc;nde spr.Itt nflted is r a5 ShQ117nQ motpho;o¢tt al 3daptancn5 tC p'iCLlnds.
is "FAC" cra•etter.
RECORDED DATA PRL~Lt1RY it or more required)
(Descrbe m Remacksl Ll-DIC'ATORS
^ Stream. Lake er Tide Gave Itnmdxed
^ Aortal Photo¢raoh ~ Saturated in L-pper i' inches
^ Other ® ;('ate: ~facks
~ Ve Recorded Data A~ ailable ^ Drifr Lines
^ Dratna¢e Parems m',~'et:ands
MELD OBSER~:aTIOIiS Sediment de csits
Depth of Suface't['ater ~ iin.; SEC'O\D.aRI- (. or more squired)
L~DIC'.?,TORS
Depth :o Free :l-ate: in Pit ~ ~:n ~ ^ Oxidized Root C'nanne:s :n Lippe: 1. Inches
^ R'ate:-StatcedLeases
Dept's :a Saturated Soi'r ~~ iiu.; ^ Local Sotl Stu1~e}' Data
^ Othez iExptain m Remarks;
FAC' Vea~ai Test
Remvks Parameter is me:. i6'e•.land 3vd:oloe:.• indtcatars ate prnent

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SOILS
ttap Unit Name ~;nknctrn
i Series and Phrase). Draiaa~e Class:
T.;aknctcn Field Obser.'ati`•*as ^
i a.4onemc ISubgrot:p): Confirm \Iapged T}roe' Tes \o
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
DQC~ \[atrx CcL-a Redc:cumroiuc Raooximinlnc '-attvra Canc_edcm;.
i. ;c e_ F.crzca !~Itme:'. brit! Featiar Co:or. Feature= R1i:a=_ohere:. esc.
!~i•~, " ~ •~ - S'~mn.:., ~ Car .
0-3 a '.= `i R 3 9 Silr: Leam
1-15- fi ?.5 ~'R 3 ' '.` T"R ~ J Coarse_ Commcn. Sandy Leam
Disunct
Ht•drie Soil Iadtcaiors:
Hstosol ^ Ccncrencns
Histic Epipedcn ^ Hi¢h Organic Content in Surface Layer is Saadp Soils
Sulfide Odar ^ Orgamc Strealuag in Sandy Soils
.~quic }lotsttue Regime ^ Listed oa Local Hydrtc Setls List
Reducing C'ondttieas ^ Listed oa Vafional Hydric Soils List
Gleyed cr Lang-Chrama Colors ^ Other (Esplatn in Remarks}
Hrdric Soil Present". Te, ~o
Remarks: Fatametet is met. Hyd:ic soil iadicatars are present.
R'ETLA~D DETER\II~ATIO~
H~: dregh}'tic Vegetation Present' Fes
Hr•dric Soils Present" ~ies® \o^
`o^ bVetlaad Hvdrolcg:- Present^
Is this 5ampliag Point :1'ithin?.:Vetlaad^ I es®
1'es® Vo^
Ve^
Remarks: all ts'etland ammeters are met. t~'etlmtd a ears to be isolated. essibh• a femrer bcrrotc site.

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DATA FORM
ROL'IL\E R'ETL~`D DETER~IL\ ~TIO~
(148' CSACE R"elands Delineation 1lanual)
Project Site: Pre esed Dilsboro P.rserroa Boat Launch Date: 1 la 08
applicant Oaaer Duke Ener¢c- Carolinas. LLC C'otm:s•: Jackson
:n:-e,tieator: Jasec Isbactoh- (De•.iee Tarbell ~ Associates. Inc.i Sate: rC

Do natural ct:c•.mtstances east on he site' I-es^ ~to^ Contsntv~: )D: lipPand
pical Situation?" i es^ ?to®
's :he ;t:e sigmfican3c disaa:hed;An Transect IJ: L" :and cf :L"etlaad 1
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:s she area a patendal problem area' r es^ ?io®
(if needed esplatn on re:-e:sr Plot D: Outside cf Ltne 3

L-EGEI:LTIO~ (In Ot•der of Sn•atum) dote [hoses ecies obset~•ed to hat•r mo 6010 cal ada rations ro netlanas mtn as x
Donrinact Pant S~rcies Saaram Indtcater Domanant Ptant Species Saanm: Indicator
1. Robrnia psaudoacaria trees i.YL 4.
Linodentb+vn mlipiTera tries Fac .
3- Ptantanuc occtda!t!alis aces Factk'- ..
3 Cantu t!orida sa hn¢s slrrcbs Fact' i'
5 J'arbestnaaltarni!oim herbaceous Fac la.
E I;ds rn;tutdifo:ia u•cah~ ;•tnes Fac
_ Lonicara traonica u•c~dr ;;acs Fac- '?.
S '. E.
?recent cf Donuuan: Soecses that are 09L. FAC' ~L' or FAC (excludin¢ FAC •;: 5?° °
~c;ude species anted ~,°) as shcwine motpholo¢ical adaptations to n•etLmds .
of denvnaat re¢etahan is 'FAC' or
OGI'
RECORDED DATA PRL~L9ItT Q or more required)
iDescnbe m Reayarks) L~DIC'A70R5
^ Stream. Lake or Tide Gage Im:nda:ed
^ Arrtal Photograph ^ Saturated is Lpper 1'_ ncha
^ Othc ^ :Cates Marks
^ ~ o Recorded Data A;•ailable ^ Dtift Lines
^ Drainage Patxms ut ~Crt:ands
?TEED 0&SER~:aTIO'SS 5ed:nrent d csits
Depth of Sauace :Cate: ~ ;tn.; 5EC'O~D.~R]' t= or more regnirrd)
L~'DIC:~70R5
Depth v Fart ;['air: m Pn VA in.; ^ O.rtdszrd Roet C'hannt'ss :n lippe: i. Inches
^ tl'ater-StatcedLea+:es
Depth :o Sauraxd Soi:. 33 to-~ ^ Lxa; Sal Sun•ev Data
^ Other ~Esplaia m Reauuks;
FAC-Vr.:aai Test
Rrc•>Firks ?ammeter is not met. ~o n~etlaad h}'dromloe~: tndtcators ate presect

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SOILS
3fap Unit Name is nkncu'a
f5eries andPhrasel- Draiaase Class:
~akuc;ca rield Obser.-auans ^
Iaxoaamy' (Su6zroup}. Caafirm >Iapped T Ye' 1 es ~a
PROFILE DESCRIPIIO~
I~ tfaaa Cclcr Zedcmw erniuc Azdo:cinxrooh:c ->•etura Cone:z~eac.
"~a:l I'.crron ..^.•&m:e.:3`si:t~ Featrar Ca:cr: Fea ~ Rhi:asrlure:. e:c.
0-13- .a 10 ~-R 5 6 Sandy Loam
Hvdric Soil Iudreatozs:
Hr•,tosol ^ Ccncrencns
Histic Epiped.:n ^ Hiah Organic Ccateat is Surface Lager in Sand}- Soils
Sulirde Odcr ^ Organic Saeakrag in Sandg Sails
.aquic ~Iorshue Regime ^ Listed on Local Hydrtc Scrls List
Reducine Candriians ^ Listed on Natioanl Hgdric Soils List
^ Gleged cr Lau--Chrorna Calors ^ Other fExpiarn in Remark;
H~•dric Soil Presentl 1'es ~o
Remarks: Puameter is aot met Nc hcdric sail iadicaters aze present.
~I'EIL aND DEIER_~II\.--IION
Hvdreph}Yic Cegetanoa Present^ Fes®
Hydric Soils Present'.' 1-es^ Sa^
No® ~L'etland Hydrology: Present^
Is this Samptiag Psiat :i'ithiu .a. ~~'etlnad" Tes^
1 es^ No~
Ve®
Remarks: Hvdric soil, and :retland hcdrolo¢~: oarameters are net met. .~.rea is h. seal \foatane :111u~ia1 Forest.

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L'S ACE AID
D ;~'Q =.
Site ~_ (indicate on attached map;
STRE ~~I Qi"~iLITY ASSESS~IEII' ~VORI~SHEEI• ~~
Provide the following infotwation for the stream reach under asessment:
1. Applitaut's nvue: D'-~a t3nergy Carolinas, LLC 2. E•:nhsator•s nwre: oa3en isbanic~ly
3. Date o'eralnatiou ol/tar`oa 1. Tune Jf eraluauon: t2 : 3o PM
~. Kame cf sueam: Yall~~w Bird Br . istraam l i
?..~pprasirttn;e drnutnge wren:
9. Lensth of reach e': aluated: a oc~ Faat
6. Ri~•er Basin: Littla T;+nnaSuaG
8. Stsenm crdet: °~
10. C'ottuty, Jack2cn
11. Site coordiaaces (if kuJtsn) xrefer u: deeut:c{I degrees. 1:• Subdi•: utJn nnnte ;if a:rti•;:
ian.tda(as:43':32:;: 35.353.3Q2 N Lau¢tt:tde~ex-.'59651:;: '33.245534
~detaod lacnaau deteru:uted lcirclc: GPS Topo Sheet Onha (AeraL' Phcta GI5 Otter: GIS X Other
13• Lacntiau a£ tench under e:•aluation (uatc ueatUs• reads nud lnndrtrnrk5 a:rd attach map rdentiA•m¢ strenmf.5) lecnticn)
L~acatad at triG intGrsa•tticn o! N~arth Rivar Road i9P. 1353) and Yall~~w Bird 8r. Rd.
1.1. Pr.pased 63rnrtutl n•ork (if nnV) Nona at th4 Limo of ovaluaticn.
Sx,Reteutwenthercat:diricrt5: Mcdaxata pra~zipitati:n +~n •19 hra ~~f avaluation (cnov),
15• Site tar:ditrcu5 at ntue of visit. Channel altarwd t~y 3 taavGr clams an4 h4avy .aa4lmwnt l c~a41n~~ ir~~tn upmtraam.
1'. Idtntitl• au,: spacial 1a•ate:tt'ny clay%ificntior:5 kuav,'u. ,~,-,5ecnou 1~: •-.••r::dal ;t'aters ®,Essautinl FtSlter{as Habitat
_'rour',~'atets •®Our•,tnn.4irtg Rcscutce'~'axts tit:t:yeur Sausia:•e tl'ntars ~'J4'atet Supp-y ~l,'nrarshed _~;i•1ti'1
18• Is thrre n paud a:' lake Iccatcd upsnaam of the ernltta;icu pout' 1•E5 tiOX if +;e5. estiatate ti:e water s:ufate mea:
19. Dees tl:ntwct appear on W"SOS quad ntnp' 1'ESxtiO Z0. bees channel n1?peat au USDA Soil Sta•reti'' 1'E5 ~0
:1.1:stmrated tt•atctshed land use; :: Z' ° o Resttkn;:nl Y.,.=°tl C Vntcnei'Cla1 ~„'t IrldUStrlnl ,•r„'o .•1gri6ulturnl
~'? °o PJreStad i__'o Cleated Lagged ,_,~„°o C)ther t _ _ 3
::. $nul:ft{U {5•td;h; a ra c :3 $nr:k height (liam bad ro tap of book). i . S to _a_p~at --
:J. t:hattuet 51ape dasvu ceutar :f stream „-,-„flat r0 to :°01 _3y Gautle i_ to 1°a) ~,•~,„1,tJde:ate {•n to 10°a) ~Sraep ( 1~°0)
:;, C'han:1e15a:ue5ity x Straight ,®c~66nstcrtal bend, ;frequent meander ~•e:v sinuous Btnided chnmiel
lnsnuctlons for cotnplrtiou of tt•orksheet (located au page :): $eg:n by dcteutuniug t1:e ma•,t apprcprata e6areaiJU based au
la6nt{cu, tatrntn.:•eietation. 5uenm 6lessificnticn, ere. Et•az}' cuaracteriatit must Ue stared u5iug rile 5nme acortgian. ASSigu pJlntS
t4i each 6lrniatte:ist{c n'ithin tart rouge shc~s•u far the etoregwn• Pa}a 3 pcct•tdes n brief da5tiiptian of lra•x to re:•iett' ttre
tharnctcrrstits ideut{.red in the tt•ctksheet. Stares sltauld reflect act o~•ernll nssessrneut of the st:aam tench {order !':nluatiJn. If a
chtrncter:stie 6nm:ct Nc r•rlluatsd dt:c tc site er svcnther ccaditt~•+u5. cuter C iu the scaring box and provide an exptanaticu in ttre
carruueut se6tran 'J~'1{ere rlte:e nfe chariot:*. thause5 :n cite character cf a strenru under ret•ren• (c.g.. the 5trenm flo{t•s fi'oni a pn5ture
mtJ a forest}. tiro 5trenm ma:• Ba divined into smaller roaches that dtspln)• mara cout{uu{t,•. and a sepn:ate fetm used to et'nlunta taco
fenth. Th! banl SCVIe a541Qned IV a Sfl'entlt xlath mUit Ta9ge baP,1•eell i) and iQl~, N•ith a StC[e Of 1J0 I'a]?YrSantinQ .1 5trenm Of the
hrgl:est qual{t ~"
Total Score (tromrererse); Sa C'omments:-cream is heavily impacted by rsadimant input frcrn
upstream ~~>ur:as, ThrG4 tali. baavar lame black llow craatin~y a straamjyondifringa wetland eemplax.
tt~ ra^anc baavar a^rivi~v Las cbsGrva~a Wililifa obaarvaeiena incluiad racca.~n an.4 whity-t__ai1Gd
dt nr 1.«+..L
Evaluator's Signature '7wiQ.I'.! ~ .a.~, Date ~~~~8
This channel eraluad~orm is intended to be used o ,• as a guide to assist landowners a d enti onmental professionals in
gathering the data required b}• the t•nited States Arm~• Corps of f ngineers to make a preliminar}• assessment of stream
qualih-. The rotal scow resulting from the completion of this form is subject ro L•SACE appro5•al and does not imph• a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to chau<e-vcrsiou 0603. Ta Comme>;t. phase call a29-3'6-3d-~I x'_5.
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SIRE ~lI QL'AL.ITY ~SSESSIIE\-T' ~VORILSHEET'
ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE
# CHARACTERLSTICS
Coastal Piadnoet Mo*ataie
1 Presence of fiow /persistent pools is strtam 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 3 5
ao flow ar satnratiaa a tl• flow = man
~ Evidence of past hauaaa alteradoa 0 - G 0 - 3 0 - 3 1
CxtlnSiVe elteratiaa = 0; ao 81tlr7tton = max

3 RiharlaII ZORE
0 - 6
0 - 4
0 - 3 3
ao bnfEer = 0• coati ns wide buffer = max
~ Evidence of nttrieat or chemical disehartes
~ 0 - S 0 - a 0 - a 3
txbmsivt dischar es = 0• ao es = awt
s
,,,;,
5 Gronnd~rattr diseharRe
0-3
0-a
0-4
z
d ao di = 0; , we ekc. = max ants
~
6 Presence of adjaeeat floodplain
0 - a
0 - 4
0 - 2
z
ao floo lain = 0• extensive fl lain = max ffits

7 Eatreachment / Soodpiain access

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0-3
0-4
0-2
z
is
eatteached = 0• fie floodin = max
8 Presence of adj scent wedaads
' 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 t
scent wetlands -max Dints
na vretiaruls = 0• lar a
9 Channel sianosity 0- S 0- 4 0- 3 s
eatteasive cLanndizatioa = 8• natural meander = meat rots
i 0 Sediment iapnt 0- 3 0- a 0- 4 ~'
extensive sitian= 0• little ar as sediment = max

it Sizr & divlrsftp of channel bed anbstrate
NTA"
0-4
4-3
2
l fine, homo ans. = 4' tar diverse sizes =meat Dints
12 EvWene! of elannel ineislan or w~idenin~ 0 - 3 4 - a 0 - 3
' ~. 1 incised - 0• atabk ben dt banks =moat rots

13 Prtses-ee of major bank fafleres
0-S
0-3
0-3 3
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\otes an Characteristics Identified in Assessment R~orkslreet
1. Consider channel lore n•ith respect to channel crass-sectional area (expected fle:t`i. drainage area. recent pret:pitatiau_ potential
drought conditions. stuacunding land use. possible ttater:sithdra:eals. presence of impoundments upstream. regetaticn grc:eth in
channel bottom ;as tndica:cr Of in:ennittent fotci_ etc.
?. Human-caused alterations map include relccaticn_ chanuelizatim_ exca:-auoa. tiptop. gabrcns. culeer~s. le:-ees. berms. spoil piles
adjacent to channel. etc.
3. The ripariw sane is the area cf ~ operated 1.•wd alone each srde of a stream cr titer that includes. but is uct lrmited to. the
flocdplain. E_: aluatiOn should consider terdth Of riparian area tenth cesgect to flcodplain :cidth. ~ egetation densiry•. mattuir- of
caucpr• and underscore. species :•ttriete. presence cf undesirable in:•asire species rexcticsj. breaks ;ufihn• cotrdc:s.:oads. etc...
presence of drainage tiles. lo~giag acti:•ities. other disturbances tehich negatively a£ect function o; the riparian zone.
-1. E=.-idence of ¢utrient cr chemical discharzes includes pipes. drtches. and direct draining from commercial and industrial sites.
agrrc¢lttrral fields. pastures. golf cOUrses~s:eininrag pails. reads. parking lots. etc. Senage_ chlerise. or other foul odors.
discolored :eater. suds. excessrre algal growth may also pro-:rde e:idence cf discharee.
5. Groundwater dischar?e mar be indicated by persistent goals and sariuated soils dunce? drv t:•eather conditions. presence Of
adjacent :cetlands. seeps. and sprwgs feeding chauael. reduced scrls w channel bettam.
6. Presence of flcodplaws may be dete:miaed b}• tapcgraphy aid the slope of the load ad~aceat to the stream, tenaciag. the extent of
development tcrtluu the flocdplaia. FE1La desionatiau if knonn. etc.
-. Indicators of flcodplarn access include sediment deposits.:crack hoes. drainage patte:•ns is flaodplain. local stream gauge data.
testimony Of local residents. entrencliuent ratio. etc. \cte that indicarors may relic and not a result of regular flooding.
5. i~4-etland areas should be evaluated accardwg t0 their locaaaa. sue. qualit}'. and adjacency relative to the stream channel. and
mati• be indicated b+; bea:•er act[:-ih•. impounded cr regularly sahrrated areas near the stream. previous dehneatrons. V atianal
;~•etland Inrenta:}• maps. etc. (L4'etlacds must nree: err*.er.a cut:ined is 1?8' de:inean0¢ e><wua: and are subject to U5 SCE approval.;
9. C'haanel srnnostty should be ec•aluatrd with respect to the channel size and drawage ties. Talley slope. topoeraph,~. etc.
1•~. To evaluate sediment depositiea within the channel caasider tracer turbidity. depth of sedwuat deposits (orating at point bars aid
w pools, e:•ideace cf eroding banks ar ether sediment sources terthin:satershed (consrtcticn sites. ine?:'ectt+:e erosie¢ cOntrcls;. Ice
rare cases. n-pically downstream of eulceets ar dams. a sediment deficit may exist and should be considered is scoring.
11. ;~•hea looking at channel substrate. factor in parent material presence Of larger garncles :n scrl horizons adjacent :o the strea~t- aterage
size of substrate Caedtak. clay silt. sand. grat•el. cobble. bou:der. e:c.). and di+: ersity of particle size (rrgrap is excluded).
1_'. Iadicattoas of channel incision and deepeain¢ ma}• include a v-shaped channel bottom. collapsing banks. e:•ideace of recent
development and increased rmpe: Maus sti'ace area resulting is greater runoff in the:eatershed.
l s Evaluation should cansrder presence of miler bank failures along the entire reach under evaluation. including uprooted trees an
banks. banks falling wta channel. farn:auon of elands in channel as thee:cidea. exposed soil. active zones of erasion. etc.
1~. Increased root depth aid deasrtti• result im greater bank srabil:ty. C"Onsider the depth and densitr• that roots penetrate the bank
relah:-e to the amount of exposed noel an the bank and the normal :cater elevaaon.
15.:~ssessmeat of agrrculntre, livestock aid cr timber prcdncuoa impacts should address areas of stream bank destabihzatien.
evidence of livestock iu ar cresswg stream. loss of riparian sane tc pasture Or agricultural fields. evidence cf sedune¢t cr high
uuaient levels entering streams. drainage ditche~. eurering streuus. ]ass cf riparian zone due to loggwg. etc.
16. Riffle-coal steps eau be identified by a series of alternating pools aid riffles. Abundance. frequency. and relative depth cf rifles
and pools should be considered with respect to topography (steepness of :etraim; and local geOlegy ;type of sabst:ate.
Coastal plaice s8eams should be evaluated for the presence Of ripple-pool sequences. Ripples are bed forms found in sand bed
streams:t•ith tittle Or u0 gravel that form trader lore shear st:•ess ccnditrons. tehereas. dunes and antidtraes form under moderate
and high shear stresses, xespecureh•. Danes are the mo°.t common bed farrms found in sand bed streams.
1' Habitat ccmplesirY rs an overall eraluatiou of the vanetti• and extent O° in-stream and riparian habitat. Tapes cf habitat to look
for include rockscobble. sticks aid leafpacks. saaQs and loos w the stream. roar mats. ttnde::ut banks. aeerhangine vegetation.
pxE aid riffle complexes. wetland pockets adtacent to charvtel. etc.
1 S. Evaluanen should consider the shading ezfect that riparian ~ operation roil! provide m the stream doing the gran•ins seasaa. Full
sun should be considered worst case. while coed canop*: cc=recipe tech some light penetration rs best case.
19. Stream embeddedness refers t0 the extemt that sediment that has filled in yaps and apemugs around the rocks and cobble to the
streambed. The Overall size Of the a:•erage particle in the streambed should be considered (stnalle: rocks will nave smaller gaps?.
_'~~~. Evahkutoa should be 'cased on evidence Of stream invertebrates gathered from multiple habitats. Scores should reflect
abundance. taxi rrchaess. and sensitivits• O?stream inre:tebrate r•.pes. ;see attached examples of cectnton szeaat i¢ve:rbrates O¢page
_' 1. Evaluation should include evidence a: amphibians in stteam channeE. Tadcoles aid stops should rret:-e mwimum value. while
salamanders. newts. etc. may be assigned higher value.
?'. Evahkaticn of sh ~shonld constder the fregtteucy and. if passible. the :-aziet-v a: different fish taxi obse: ~ ed.
~. E s alttaticn of wildlife should include direct obser: anon or evidence (sacks. shells. drappi¢gs. burrows Or dens. ;iu¢~¢g sta¢ds. etideace
o.' lsh:n_. etc.) a' any animals using the streantbed or riparian z-One. tc include small and large mammals. rodents. birds. reptiles.
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APPENDIX C
STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT CONDITIONS

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COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONWIDE PERMIT CONDITIONS
' 1. Navi ag tion -This activity will not cause more than a minimal adverse effect on
navigation.
' 2. Aquatic Life Movements -This activity will not disrupt the necessary life cycle
movements of indigenous aquatic species and will not require the placement of culverts
' within the stream.
3. Spawning Areas -Although activities will be conducted in January, the Wildlife
' Resources Commission (WRC) has waived the trout moratorium for the Dillsboro Dam
Removal Project. DTA has requested that this waiver be extended to the Pole Yard
Access Project.
4. Migratory Bird Breeding Areas -There are no migratory breeding areas within the area of
Project impact.
5. Shellfish Beds -There are no concentrated shellfish beds within the Project vicinity.
6. Suitable Material -All materials used will be suitable, including clean, washed gravel,
and cured concrete.
7. Water Supply Intakes -There are no public water supply intakes in the Project vicinity.
' 8. Adverse Effects From Impoundments - No impoundments will be created by the Project.
9. Management of Water Flows -The boat ramp will be constructed to withstand expected
high flows.
10. Fills within 100-Year Floodplains -The Project will comply with applicable FEMA-
approved state or local floodplain management requirements.
11. Equipment -Heavy equipment will not be used within wetlands or mudflats.
12. Soil Erosion and Sediment Controls -Appropriate soil erosion and sediment controls will
be installed and maintained prior to Project inception and through the life of the Project.
13. Removal of Temporary Fills -There will not be any temporary fill associated with the
Project.
14. Proper Maintenance -All structures and fill shall be properly maintained, including
maintenance to ensure public safety.
15. Wild and Scenic Rivers -The Tuckasegee River is not listed as a Wild and Scenic River.
16. Tribal Rights -This Project will not impair or impinge on reserved tribal rights,
including, but not limited to, reserved water rights and treaty fishing and hunting rights.
17. Endan er~pecics -Guidance concerning potential Project impacts to the endangered
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Powerhouse Removal Project. In August of 2006, the USFWS issued a Biological
Opinion (BO) for the Nantahala East Relicensing Project. In conjunction with the
relicensing project and contained within the BO, the USFWS granted a Endangered
Species Act section 10 permit that allows some "incidental take" of the species in the
nonnal course of the dam surrender project. Conditions of the take permit include apre-,
during, and post-removal study of the mussel population below the dam, and a relocation
effort of individuals located below the dam prior to the removal of the dam. The boat
ramp project should not further adversely affect any downstream individuals.
18. Historic Properties - Guidance has been requested from the NC State Historic
Preservation Office concerning the known existence of any historic resources within the
Project area. Duke acknowledges that as the Dillsboro Reservoir is drawn down historic
or cultural resources may be exposed. Therefore, as the drawdown occurs a Phase I
historic resources assessment will be made of the area. A representative of the Eastern
Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office has been invited to
participate in the survey.
19. Designated Critical Resource Waters -The Tuckasegee River is not a designated critical
resource water at this location.
20. Miti.ag tion -Project impacts fall below the threshold for compensatory mitigation.
Revegetation of the riparian buffer adjacent to the boat ramp will be included in the
erosion and sediment control plan submitted for the Project.
21. Water Quality -Duke is applying concurrently fora 401 Water Quality Certification from
the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ).
22. Coastal Zone Mana e~ -The Project is not located within a coastal county.
' 23. Regional and Case-by-Case Conditions -Acknowledged.
24. Use of Multiple Nationwide Permits - NWP 36 is the only permit requested for the
Project.
25. Transfer of Nationwide Permit Verifications -Acknowledged.
1 26. Compliance Certification -Duke will submit a certificate of completion upon termination
of the Project.
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REGIONAL CONDITIONS FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS IN THE WILMINGTON
DISTRICT
1.0 Excluded Waters
1.1 Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas -Not applicable (NA)
1.2 Trout Waters Moratorium -The WRC has issued a waiver for impacts to trout
waters associated with the Project.
1.3 Sturgeon Spawning Areas - NA
' 2.0 Waters Requiring Additional Notification
2.1 Western NC Counties that Drain to Designated Critical Habitat -Duke will send this
PCN concurrently to the USFWS with the submittal to the Corps Asheville
Regulatory Field Office.
2.2 Special Designation Waters - NA (Project waters are classified as C Tr)
2.3 Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Areas of Environmental Concern - NA
2.4 Barrier Islands - NA
' 2.5 Mountain or Piedmont Bogs - NA
2.6 Animal Waste Facilities - NA
' 2.7 Trout Waters -All PCN materials shall be sent concurrently to Mr. Ron Linville of
the WRC. Additionally, all correspondence between Duke and the WRC will be
' included with the Corps notification.
3.0 List of Corps Regional Conditions for All Nationwide Permits
3.1 Limitation of Loss of Perennial Stream Bed -The Project will not cause greater than
300 total linear feet of perennial stream loss.
3.2 Mitigation for Loss of Stream Bed Exceeding 150 Feet - NA
3.3 Pre-construction Notification for Loss of Stream Bed Exceeding 150 Feet -Although
the Project will result in the loss of approximately 20 linear feet of stream bed,
because the Project is located within a trout county Duke must provide a PCN.
3.4 Restriction on Use of Live Concrete -All concrete slabs or planks used will be
poured within a contained upland location and will not come into contact with any
surface waters while uncured or "green".
1 3.5 Requirements for Using Riprap for Bank Stabilization -Riprap will not be used in
association with the Project. Banks will be stabilized with biodegradable geotextiles
and revegetated according to the erosion and sediment control plan submitted with
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3.6 Safe Passage Requirements for Culvert Placement - No culverts will be used for this
Project.
3.7 Notification to NCDENER Shellfish Sanitation Section - NA
' 3.8 Preservation of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - NA
4.0 Additional Regional Conditions Applicable to Specific Nationwide Permits
' 4.1 The boat ramp will not extend farther than 20 feet waterward from the normal water
level elevation contour.
4.2 No SAV is present within the Project area.

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APPENDIX D
AGENCY CONSULTATION

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From: Mark A Cantrell(cr~,fws.~
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 3:22 PM
To: Fletcher, Scott; lsbanioly, Jason
Cc: jwcarrik(c~duke-energy
Subject: Dillsboro Poleyard Access Area
Dillsboro Poleyard Access Area. Duke Energy proposes to build a boat ramp
access area at an area that is currently the Dillsboro Reservoir. The site is
currently a graded, gravel lot. Duke proposes construction of the access area
within 60 days following completion of the removal of Dillsboro Dam.
Endangered Species. According to our records and a review of the information
you provided, no listed species or their habitats occur on the Dillsboro Poleyard
access area site. Although this reach of the Tuckasegee River is designated
critical habitat for the Appalachian elktoe, the constituent elements of its habitat
are not currently present, therefore development of the access area should not
result in an adverse modification of the habitat.
We could concur with the determination that access area development
proposed at this site will not affect endangered or threatened species or their
habitats; therefore, the requirements under section 7 of the Act would be
fulfilled for this site. However, obligations under section 7 of the Act must be

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reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that
may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously
considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not
considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is
determined that may be affected by the identified action.
Recommendations. With respect to natural resources, the proposed Access
Areas will probably have no more than minor adverse impacts on fish and wildlife
and their habitats. However, we encourage you to design the ramp so that it does
not extend into the riverine habitats (post-dam removal), in a manner that will
affect shallow-water habitats. Contact us for a site review when dam removal is
complete, and the streambed and streambank are visible so that we can provide
more precise delineation of the appropriate layout of the boat ramp so that it
does not have adverse effects duirng launch and maintenance on Appalachian
elktoe or its habitat, Sicklefin redhorse, or other rare species.
Storm Water. Loss of riparian buffers and inadequately controlled storm-water
run-off from this parking area could result in the degradation and loss of aquatic
resources. Accordingly, we recommend that you develop and implement an
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adequate storm-water-control and -treatment plan and that undisturbed riparian
buffers (natural vegetation) be maintained and/or re-established along the shore
on the site.
Vegetated riparian buffers serve as filters for contaminants, lessen storm-
watervelocities, provide thermal cover, and protect stream-bank stability.
Erosion Control. Given the proximity of the project to aquatic environments,
we want to emphasize that stringent sedimentation- and erosion-control
measures should be implemented prior to ground disturbance and should be
maintained throughout project construction.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, NC 28801 828/258-
3939, ext 227 fax: [phone] mobile: [phone]
[e-mail]
"Our mission is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife,
and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."

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