20171520 Ver 1_401 Application_20171127

HEADWATER ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
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North Carolina Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
(Four Copies)
Reference: PCN Permit Application
Jordan Site
Faison, Sampson County, North Carolina 2
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HEnv Project #201716B 7 1 5 2 0
DWR Staff:
On behalf of Ms. Elaine Spencer Jordan (site owner) and ESA Renewables, LLC (solar
developer), we are pleased to submit this Pre -Construction Notification application form.
PROJECT DETAILS
The approximate 15 -acre site is located on the north side of Spencer Roadred
4,000 feet northwest of its intersection with Faison Highway in Faison, Dupliv L5 DCarolina. According to the Duplin County GIS, the parent parcel is 93.6 acres, i1309-496-0009, and it is owned by Elaine Spencer Jordan. 7 2017
The proposed use of the site is for a utility scale solar farm. The project area
the subject site. The limits of the project area are depicted on site plans prepare
Creed.
The site reconnaissance was conducted on July 11, 2017. The weather during the
reconnaissance was partly cloudy and in the 80s (degrees Fahrenheit). HEnv was not
accompanied during the delineation. The parcel boundaries were not marked in the field at the
time of our site visit. However, the parcel boundaries were discernable by landmark features
such as tree lines, ditches, and fields.
The project site is maintained agricultural land that was recently cleared at the time of the site
visit. HEnv identified five jurisdictional ditches around the perimeter of the site.
Jurisdictional Ditch #1 is located along the northern boundary. Jurisdictional Ditch #2 is located
along the northeast boundary. Jurisdictional Ditch #2 is poorly maintained and appears to drain
in opposite directions. Jurisdictional Ditch #3 is located along the southeastern boundary.
Jurisdictional Ditch #4 is located along the southwestern boundary. An access road with an
existing culvert is located within the eastern portion of Jurisdictional Ditch #4. Jurisdictional
Ditch #5 is located along the northwestern boundary. All of the ditches ultimately drain to Clifton
Branch.
An ordinary highwater mark (OHWM) and obligate wetland vegetation was observed within the
ditches. HEnv determined there was potential for the ditches to be deemed jurisdictional
Waters of the U.S., pending verification with the USACE.
HEnv did not observe additional surface waters or wetlands on the site. Wetland Determination
Data Forms that support our findings are included as an attachment. Figure 5 shows the
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PCN Submittal
HEnv Project #201716
November 17, 2017
approximate locations of the ditches and data points.
REGULATORY VERIFICATION
On August 1, 2017, HEnv submitted a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination request to the
USACE. Ms. Emily Greer concurred with the location of the jurisdictional ditches. The
jurisdictional ditches will be classified as Relatively Permanent Waters (RPWs) by the USACE.
The signed JD is forthcoming. This site has been assigned Action Identification SAW -2017-
02023 by the USACE.
Based on drawings titled "Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2", prepared by McKim and Creed, dated
November 16, 2017, there is a proposed road crossing over Jurisdictional Ditch #4. Based on
the design and layout of the culverted road crossing, written approval from the USACE is not
needed. However, approval is required by the DWR, as per page 2 of the Water Quality General
Certification Number 4088.
Jurisdictional Ditch #4 is approximately 8 feet wide. The proposed RPW impacts will be limited
to a 15 -foot wide access road. A 48 -foot long culvert will be placed in the RPW, with an
additional 15 feet of rip -rap for bank and flow stabilization. The total amount of RPW will be
0.012 acre (8 feet wide x 63 feet long). Refer to the attached documents for additional
information.
HEnv appreciates your assistance with this project. If you have questions or need additional
information, please contact us at [phone].
Respectfully submitted,
Headwater Envir I Inc.
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C. Paul Pascarosa
President
Enclosure: Figures 1 to 5
Site Plans
Owner Authorization Form
Sampson County Tax Card
PCN Application Form
PNC Attachments
cc: Mr. Kenny Draffen, McKim and Creed (via email)
Ms. Kimberly Lewis, ReneSola (via email)
Mr. Dave Click, ESA Renewables, LLC (via email)
Ms. Emily Greer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (via email)
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HEnv Project #201716
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This is not a survey. All locations depicted on this figure are approximate. This Wetland Delineation was conducted by Headwater
Environmental, Inc. (HEnv) on July 11, 2017. The ditch locations were recorded with the Trimble Geo7x GPS device. Ms. Emily Greer
provided verification of the RPW location via email on September 25, 2017. The signed JD is pending. The USACE has assigned this
project Action Identification # SAW -2017-02023
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jurisdictional Determination Request
D. PROPER'T'Y OV 7NER CERTlk1C3TIO.K4
1, the undersign4 a duly authorized owner of record of the pmpcm,`proprrtics identified herein,
do mdhori= representatives of the time ngton District U.S. Army Corp% of Engineers. (Corps)
to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on-site investigations
and issuing a determination associated with Waters of the U.S. subject to Federal jurisdictou
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act androT Section E 0 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
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Scicct one:
I am requesting that the Corps provide ayrrliminsry JU fou the pro�rty identiCwd herein.
This request docs include a delineation.
® 1 ant requesting that the Corps provide a prclirttin lU for the property identified herein.
This request does NOT include a delineation.
I am requesting that the Corps in mitigate the propcttyrprojert area for the presence or
absence of WoUS' and provide an appco for the property identified herein_ This
request dotes NOT include a tequest Cor a verified delineatiom
I ane mqueming that the Corps delineate the boundaries of all WoUS on a propertylprojamt
arca and provide an g eci l�3 (this may or may not include a sttt'vc} plat).
0 1 atn requesting that the Corps craluatc and approve a delineation of WoUS (conducted
by others) on a property;protect area and provide an o. 1) (may or may not
include a survey plat).
° For NC()OT requests #ottowing me current NCDOTJUSaCE prctoco�. skip to part t~
' Waters of the tMited States
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PIN
GEO_PIN
GIS_APN
13094960009
2530806309
2530000076
CALC_ACRES
STATUS
CREATEDBY
91.7279685734217
Reviewed
LAND TAX DEFERRED
MODIFIEDBY
PIN_1
OWNER
ODESSEY\Ithomas2
13094960009
JORDAN, ELAINE SPENCER TTEE
REVIEWSTATUS
WOOD DECK
ESJLVGTR
ACREAGE
TWP CODE
APN
93.6
13
25304076
TAX CODE
BKPG
CONSIDERATION
F17
1950/249
SHAPE_Length
DATE RECORDED
MAP SHEET
SITE ADDRESS
7/25/2016 12:00:00 AM
N 5 0 4
SPENCER RD
SEG TYPE
APPR SEG VALUE
LAND TAX DEFERRED
HOMES ITEICROPLANDIPASTUREl
$10,5001$124,1791$10,8001$43,8321$ 129375
WOODLANDIWASTELND
95
USE DESC
4,5
REVIEWSTATUS
WOOD DECK
ASSESSED VALUE
TOTAL TAX VALUE
PARCEL CLASS
60031
60031
AGRICULTURE
STYLE
YEAR BUILT
HEAT
ROOF FOUNDATION
BEDROOMS
FULL BATH
SHAPE_Length
12696.2421556744
SHAPE Area
OBJECTID
CREATEDDATE
3995654.32871178
10407
MODIFIEDDATE
CHANGECOUNT
ACTIONTAKEN
1/25/2011 9:41:04 AM
4,5
REVIEWSTATUS
OWNER ADDRESS
OWNER CITY
Complete
1416 WHITTINGTON DR
RALEIGH
OWNER STATE
OWNER ZIP
APPRAISED
NC
27614
$270
CONSTRUCTION
STORY HEIGHT
LIVING AREA
TOTAL ROOMS HALF BATH DEED
19500249
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Hair Solar Site
HEnv Project #20171213
INTRODUCTION
The approximate 15 -acre site is located on the north side of Spencer Road, approximately
4,000 feet northwest of its intersection with Faison Highway in Faison, Duplin County, North
Carolina. According to the Duplin County GIS, the parent parcel is 93.6 acres, identified as PIN
1309-496-0009, and it is owned by Elaine Spencer Jordan.
The proposed use of the site is for a utility scale solar farm. The project area is located within
the agricultural fields. The limits of the project area are depicted on site plans prepared by
McKim and Creed. In order to access the site, an access road is being constructed across a
jurisdictional ditch, considered a relatively permanent water (RPW) by the USACE.
ATTACHMENTS
Section F.5: Review of endangered species and designated critical habitat
HEnv conducted the field reconnaissance on July 10, 2017. Photographs of the site
reconnaissance are enclosed with this report. The site is situated in a rural area of Sampson
County, North Carolina.
The site is flat and situated between 165 and 170 feet above mean sea level. The site drains to
the south, in the direction of Clifton Branch. Soils observed at the site consist of a moderately
well drained to poorly drained loam.
The entire site is in an agricultural setting. There is a network of ditches around the perimeter of
the site. The site was in a fallow state at the time of our assessment. A fallow agricultural field
provides little ecological value for native flora and fauna.
There are no structures located within the site boundary. The site is bounded on the south by
Spencer Road. The remaining surrounding properties are comprised of agricultural land, rural
residential dwellings, and wooded land.
There are two species listed by the USFWS in Sampson County, North Carolina:
E: Endangered T: Threatened
Red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
Red -cockaded woodpeckers (RCWs) are relatively small, adults are six to nine inches long.
They are white and black, with a white cheek patch and black crown. Their breast and bellies
are white to greyish -white. The difference between adult males and females is the presence of
the red cockade at the upper portion of the head, behind the eyes (often not visible in the field).
Suitable foraging habitat consists of large mature pines, little or no mid -story, and abundant
herbaceous groundcover. The understory of these pine woodlands and savannahs are
generally suppressed by regular fire (1 to 10 year intervals). Large old pines are required for
roosting and nest cavities. Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is preferred, but the RCW is known
to roost in most of southern pine species; loblolly (Pinus taeda), shortleaf (Pinus echinata),
TAXONOMIC
FEDERAL
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
GROUP
STATUS
Red -cockaded woodpecker
Picoides borealis
Bird
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American alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
Reptile
T
E: Endangered T: Threatened
Red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
Red -cockaded woodpeckers (RCWs) are relatively small, adults are six to nine inches long.
They are white and black, with a white cheek patch and black crown. Their breast and bellies
are white to greyish -white. The difference between adult males and females is the presence of
the red cockade at the upper portion of the head, behind the eyes (often not visible in the field).
Suitable foraging habitat consists of large mature pines, little or no mid -story, and abundant
herbaceous groundcover. The understory of these pine woodlands and savannahs are
generally suppressed by regular fire (1 to 10 year intervals). Large old pines are required for
roosting and nest cavities. Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is preferred, but the RCW is known
to roost in most of southern pine species; loblolly (Pinus taeda), shortleaf (Pinus echinata),

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Hair Solar Site
HEnv Project #201712B
slash (Pinus ellioti), pond pine (Pinus rigida), and even bald cypress (Taxodium disthicus). The
average age of cavity trees ranges from 60 to 125 years for longleaf pine, 70-90 years for
loblolly pine, 75-150 years for shortleaf pine, 50-130 years for pond pine, and greater than 70
years for slash pine.
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The American alligator is a large aquatic reptile with broadly rounded snout lacking conspicuous
upward -protruding teeth. The maximum total length is about 19 feet, but alligators today are
generally 13 feet. American alligators inhabit fresh and brackish marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers,
swamps, bayous, canals, and large spring runs. These water bodies must have ample prey to
serve as a food source. They often bask on partially submerged logs or on land next to the
water. Alligators dig dens (i.e. gator holes) in river or lake margins or in marshes; they spend
cold winter and drought periods in the den.
Habitat Review
Large mature pine woodlands with an open savannah understory are not present at the site.
Therefore, suitable habitat for the RCW is not present. Sufficient open water habitat and
feeding grounds required for the American alligator are not present at the site.
On September 1, 2017, HEnv received a letter from Ms. Kathy Matthews the USFWS.
According to the Ms. Matthews, there are no listed species or critical habitat within the site
boundary. Based on the USFWS correspondence and our site reconnaissance, we determined
that the proposed action will have no effect on federally listed species or habitat. Therefore, this
assessment satisfies the criteria of the USFWS for species and habitat assessments.
Section F.7: Review of historic or prehistoric cultural resources
The site has been used for agricultural/silvicultural purposes since, at least, the 1950s. The
surrounding properties have been in an agricultural setting, wooded, or occupied by a dwelling
since the 1950s.
The review of the online SHPO GIS (http://gis.ncdcr.gov/) did not reveal eligible or potentially
eligible historic properties within the site boundaries. There are no archaeological or
architecturally significant sites mapped within one-half mile of the site.
On September 11, 2017, HEnv received a letter from Ms. Renee Gledhill -Early with the SHPO.
Ms. Gledhill -Early indicated there are no historic resources which would be affected by the
project. Additional historical assessment is not needed at this time.
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Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NWP14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Q Yes ❑ No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
Q 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes Q No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
Q Yes ❑ No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
❑ Yes Q No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes 0 No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes Q No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Jordan Solar
2b. County: Sampson County
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Faison
2d. Subdivision name: rural land
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Ms. Elaine Spencer Jordan
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
Deed Book 1950, Page 249
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
n/a
3d. Street address:
1416 Whittington Drive
3e. City, state, zip:
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
3f. Telephone no.:
910-990-0502
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
[e-mail]
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a.
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify: solar developer
4b.
Name:
Dave Click
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
ESA Renewables, LLC
4d.
Street address:
4155 Saint Johns Parkway, Suite 1100
4e.
City, state, zip:
Sanford, FL 32771
4f.
Telephone no.:
407-268-6455 ext. 109
4g.
Fax no.:
4h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name:
Paul Pascarosa
5b.
Business name
(if applicable):
Headwater Environmental, Inc.
5c.
Street address:
1844 Sir Tyler Drive
5d. City, state, zip:
Wilmington, NC 28405
5e. Telephone no.:
910-777-3908
5f.
Fax no.:
5g.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 1309-496-0009
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.1216 Longitude: -78.2036
1c. Property size: 15 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: unnamed stream to Clifton Branch
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Class C, Swamp Waters
2c. River basin: Cape Fear River
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The entire site is used for agricultural purposes. The site was recently harvested at the time of our site reconnaissance in July 2017. Jurisdictional
ditches are located around the perimeter of the site. The ditches are considered relatively permanent waters (RPW) by the USACE. The site is
situated in a rural area of Sampson County. refer to cover letter and attachments for additional details.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.4
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 0
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The applicant intends to develop an approximate ground mount solar farm. An access road is needed to cross Jurisdictional Ditch #4 (an RPW).
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Typical land clearing, grading, and construction methods will be used. Equipment/vehicles to be used include bull dozers, excavators, fork lifts, etc.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
roject includin all rior hases in the ast?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments: PJD request, August 2017. SAW -2017-02023
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
E] Preliminary E] Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Paul Pascarosa
Agency/Consultant Company: Headwater Environmental
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
site visit by USACE was not performed.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes 0 No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑X Wetlands ❑ Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b. 2c. 2d. 2e.
Type of impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 P
Culvert Headwater Wetland No Corps
0.012
W2
Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W3
Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W4
Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W5
Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W6
Choose one Choose one Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.012
2h. Comments:
The jurisdictional ditch does not function as a stream. Impacts quantified for a "linear wetland"
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d,
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial (PER) or
number intermittent (INT)?
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3e. 3f.
Type of Average
jurisdiction stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 Choose one
32 Choose one
S3 Choose one
S4 Choose one
S5 Choose one
S6 Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number (if applicable) Type of impact
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4d. 4e.
Waterbody Area of impact (acres)
type
01 Choose one
Choose
O2 Choose one
Choose
03 Choose one
Choose
O4 Choose one
Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c.
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres)
purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba
❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b. 6c.
Buffer Impact Reason for impact
number—
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
6d.
Stream name
6e. 6f.
Buffer Zone 1
mitigation impact
required? (square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
1311
YesMo
B2
Yes/No
B3
Yes/No
B4
Yes/No
B5
Yes/No
B6
Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The perimeter of the site is surrounding by ditches. The only way to access the interior of the site was to install a cuiverted road crossing.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The length of culverted stream Impacts will not exceed the access road footprint.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
❑ YesX❑ No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: n/a
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) —required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
❑ Yes ❑ No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c.
6d.
6e.
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ❑X No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
3
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes Z No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Pian, explain why:
This project qualifies as low-density development. It is below the impervious surface threshold for a Stormwater Management Plan.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? McKim and Creed developed the site plans
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject?
Sampson County
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑X Other. n/a
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply):
❑Session Law 2006-246
❑X Other: n/a
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑X No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
0 Yes nXX No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. is this an after -the -fact permit application?
❑X Yes 0 No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
The contractor assumed the Jurisdictional Ditch #4 was simply a roadside ditch, and permitting would not be required. Due to the presence of an
ordinary highwater mark, obligate wetland vegetation, the ditch is considered to be a relatively permanent water (RPW). Based on our
correspondence with the USACE, this site qualifies as a non -reporting Nationwide Permit #14. However, DWR requires notification. Therefore, we
are submitting this PCN application for your records
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
El Yes ZX No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
n/a
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ❑X No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Biological Assessment completed on September 29, 2017. see attachment
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑Yes ❑X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
SHPO concurrence letter received on September 11, 2017; and a review of historic resources was completed on September 29, 2017. see attchd.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA Panel #3720242800J
C. Paul Pascarosa
11/17/2017
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant isprovided.)
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PCN Application Attachments
Hair Solar Site
HEnv Project #20171213
INTRODUCTION
The approximate 15 -acre site is located on the north side of Spencer Road, approximately
4,000 feet northwest of its intersection with Faison Highway in Faison, Duplin County, North
Carolina. According to the Duplin County GIS, the parent parcel is 93.6 acres, identified as PIN
1309-496-0009, and it is owned by Elaine Spencer Jordan.
The proposed use of the site is for a utility scale solar farm. The project area is located within
the agricultural fields. The limits of the project area are depicted on site plans prepared by
McKim and Creed. In order to access the site, an access road is being constructed across a
jurisdictional ditch, considered a relatively permanent water (RPW) by the USACE.
ATTACHMENTS
Section F.5: Review of endangered species and designated critical habitat
HEnv conducted the field reconnaissance on July 10, 2017. Photographs of the site
reconnaissance are enclosed with this report. The site is situated in a rural area of Sampson
County, North Carolina.
The site is flat and situated between 165 and 170 feet above mean sea level. The site drains to
the south, in the direction of Clifton Branch. Soils observed at the site consist of a moderately
well drained to poorly drained loam.
The entire site is in an agricultural setting. There is a network of ditches around the perimeter of
the site. The site was in a fallow state at the time of our assessment. A fallow agricultural field
provides little ecological value for native flora and fauna.
There are no structures located within the site boundary. The site is bounded on the south by
Spencer Road. The remaining surrounding properties are comprised of agricultural land, rural
residential dwellings, and wooded land.
There are two species listed by the USFWS in Sampson County, North Carolina:
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
TAXONOMIC
FEDERAL
GROUP
STATUS
Red -cockaded woodpecker
Picoides borealis
Bird
E
American alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
Reptile
T
E: Endangered T: Threatened
Red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
Red -cockaded woodpeckers (RCWs) are relatively small, adults are six to nine inches long.
They are white and black, with a white cheek patch and black crown. Their breast and bellies
are white to greyish -white. The difference between adult males and females is the presence of
the red cockade at the upper portion of the head, behind the eyes (often not visible in the field).
Suitable foraging habitat consists of large mature pines, little or no mid -story, and abundant
herbaceous groundcover. The understory of these pine woodlands and savannahs are
generally suppressed by regular fire (1 to 10 year intervals). Large old pines are required for
roosting and nest cavities. Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is preferred, but the RCW is known
to roost in most of southern pine species; loblolly (Pinus taeda), shortleaf (Pinus echinata),

PCN Application Attachments
Hair Solar Site
HEnv Project #201712B
slash (Pinus ellioti), pond pine (Pinus rigida), and even bald cypress (Taxodium disthicus). The
average age of cavity trees ranges from 60 to 125 years for longleaf pine, 70-90 years for
loblolly pine, 75-150 years for shortleaf pine, 50-130 years for pond pine, and greater than 70
years for slash pine.
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The American alligator is a large aquatic reptile with broadly rounded snout lacking conspicuous
upward -protruding teeth. The maximum total length is about 19 feet, but alligators today are
generally 13 feet. American alligators inhabit fresh and brackish marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers,
swamps, bayous, canals, and large spring runs. These water bodies must have ample prey to
serve as a food source. They often bask on partially submerged logs or on land next to the
water. Alligators dig dens (i.e. gator holes) in river or lake margins or in marshes; they spend
cold winter and drought periods in the den.
Habitat Review
Large mature pine woodlands with an open savannah understory are not present at the site.
Therefore, suitable habitat for the RCW is not present. Sufficient open water habitat and
feeding grounds required for the American alligator are not present at the site.
On September 1, 2017, HEnv received a letter from Ms. Kathy Matthews the USFWS.
According to the Ms. Matthews, there are no listed species or critical habitat within the site
boundary. Based on the USFWS correspondence and our site reconnaissance, we determined
that the proposed action will have no effect on federally listed species or habitat. Therefore, this
assessment satisfies the criteria of the USFWS for species and habitat assessments.
Section F.7: Review of historic or prehistoric cultural resources
The site has been used for agricultural/silvicultural purposes since, at least, the 1950s. The
surrounding properties have been in an agricultural setting, wooded, or occupied by a dwelling
since the 1950s.
The review of the online SHPO GIS (http://gis.ncdcr.gov/) did not reveal eligible or potentially
eligible historic properties within the site boundaries. There are no archaeological or
architecturally significant sites mapped within one-half mile of the site.
On September 11, 2017, HEnv received a letter from Ms. Renee Gledhill -Early with the SHPO.
Ms. Gledhill -Early indicated there are no historic resources which would be affected by the
project. Additional historical assessment is not needed at this time.
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