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Home My WebLink About20160757 Ver 2_401 Application_20180118i W WILDLANDS E NG IN E E R I "G January 23, 2018 Ms. Karen Higgins North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Water Resources, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 512 Salisbury St. Archdale Building — 91h Floor Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Subject: Reissuance Request of Water Quality Certification No. 4134 Torrence Creek Stream Restoration at Statesville Road (DWR# 16-0757) Huntersville, North Carolina Dear Ms. Higgins: � [2@12DdIN D .IAN 2 4 2018 DEQ -WATER RESOURCES Wildlands is requesting the water quality certification (DWR# 16-0757) for the Torrence Creek Stream Restoration at Statesville Road project be reissued to allow the completion of construction which will not be finished prior to the March 2018 expiration of the current water quality certification and corresponding Nationwide (404) permit. The project is located along Torrence Creek in northern Mecklenburg County, in the southwest portion of Huntersville. The project proposes stream enhancement and restoration to over 6,000 linear feet (LF) of Torrence Creek and an unnamed tributary to Torrence Creek referred to as Little Torrence Creek for project purposes. Project construction was delayed by easement acquisition and the need for multiple construction bid openings necessary to comply with public bid procedures as a result of too few bids at the initial bid opening. Construction is underway and expected to be complete by April 2018. Project impacts referenced in the Pre - Construction Notification submitted in July 2016 remain unchanged (see Table 1 for impact summary). Two copies of the updated PCN are included with this submittal. Table 1: PCN Impact Summary Table Jurisdictional Feature Impact Type NWP Temporary Impact (LF/Ac) Permanent Impact (LF/Ac) Notes/Comments Stabilization through bank grading, floodplain Torrence bench excavation, Creek — installation of in- 27 2,296 LF Reach 1 stream structures, (perennial) minor channel realignment, and native buffer establishment. Stabilization Torrence through bank Creek— grading and native 27 538 LF Reach 2 buffer (perennial) establishment. WWildlands Engineering, Inc. (P) 704.332.7754 • 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 • Charlotte, NC 28203 Jurisdictional Impact Type NWP Temporary Permanent Notes/Comments Feature Impact (LF/Ac) Impact (LF/Ac) Relocation, fill, and excavation for stream Torrence restoration. Involves the Creek— construction of a 27 2,395 LF Reach 2 new floodplain (perennial) and new channel dimension, pattern, and profile. Stabilization through bank grading, floodplain Torrence bench excavation, Creek— installation of in- Reach 3 stream structures, 27 330 LF (perennial) minor channel realignment, and native buffer establishment. Relocation, fill, and excavation for stream Little restoration. Involves the Torrence construction of a 27 532 LF Creek new floodplain (perennial) and new channel dimension, pattern, and profile. Fill and excavation UT2 for the restoration (perennial) of Torrence Creek 27 217 LF Reach 2. Stabilization through bank UT2 grading and native 27 226 LF (perennial) buffer establishment. Stabilization through bank An active headcut UT3 grading, in -stream at the top of the (intermittent) structures, and 27 71 LF reach will be native buffer stabilized. establishment. Stabilization through bank UT4 grading and native 27 90 LF (intermittent) buffer establishment. Jurisdictional Impact Type NWP Temporary Permanent Notes/Comments Feature Impact (LF/Ac) Impact (LF/Ac) Stabilization through bank UT5 grading, minor 27 20 LF (perennial) channel alignment, and native buffer establishment. Impact is Construction proposed within Wetland A access 27 0.01 AC a maintained sewer easement. Impact is Construction proposed within Wetland B access 27 0.01 AC a maintained sewer easement. Fill for stream Wetland F restoration and 27 0.01 AC floodplain bench. Stabilization, tie in grading, and native Wetland F 27 0.01 AC buffer establishment Wetland H Construction 27 0.02 AC access Total 3,571LF and Temporary 0.05 AC Impacts Total 3,144 LF and Permanent 0.01 AC Impacts Please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-332-7754 or at ieckardt@wildlandseng.com should you have any questions. Sincerely, Ian Eckardt Environmental Scientist o20F W n�yrFRo� > JLiJLX Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 �'flfl r�Py l� 2 � D 1018 Page 1 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ®Section 404 Permit L1 Section 10 Permit 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: No. 27 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ® No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ 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 ® No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes ® No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Torrence Creek Stream Restoration at Statesville Road 2b. County: Mecklenburg 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Huntersville 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: �'flfl r�Py l� 2 � D 1018 Page 1 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 3. Owner Information 1.) Bank of America 2.) Waterford at the Park De LLC. 3.) Property Resources LLC. 4.) Martha H. Young 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: 5.) Raymond & Anne Edwards 6.) B. Alex & Lillian Barnette 7.) Linda S. Hurd 8.) Vipperman Holdings LLC. 1.) PIN: 01719102 DB: 4754 PN: 416 PIN: 01719103 DB: 4754 PN: 416 PIN: 01719104 DB: 4754 PN: 416 PIN: 01719106 DB: 4754 PN: 416 PIN: 01719107 DB: 4754 PN: 416 2.) PIN: 01719105 DB: 27952 PN: 829 3.) PIN: 01739101 DB: 11174 PN: 513 3b. Deed Book and Page No. PIN: 01739104 DB: 11174 PN: 518 4.) PIN: 01720105 DB: 30200 PN: 142 5.) PIN: 01720103 DB: 4234 PN: 001 6.) PIN: 01720104 DB: 9859 PN: 424 7.) PIN: 01720102 DB: 1967 PN: 508 8.) PIN: 01720101 DB: 29180 PN: 401 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d. Street address: See attached sheet with landowner information. 3e. City, state, zip: 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ® Other, specify: local government agency 4b. Name: Brian Sikes 4c. Business name Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (if applicable): 4d. Street address: 2145 Suttle Ave. 4e. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC, 28208-5237 4f. Telephone no.: 980-314-3227 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: Brian.Sikes@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Ian Eckardt 5b. Business name Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (if applicable): 5c. Street address: 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104 5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28203 5e. Telephone no.: 704-332-7754 5f. Fax no.: 704-332-3306 5g. Email address: ieckardt@wildlandseng.com B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1.) 01719102,01719103, 01719104, 01719106, 01719107 2.) 01719105 3.) 01739101 & 01739104 4.) 017201055.) 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 01720103 6.) 01720104 7.) 01720102 8.) 01720101 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.393809 Longitude: -80.855489 1 c. Property size: 22 acres in the project area 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Torrence Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Class C 2c. River basin: Catawba 03050101 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The project is located in within a moderatly developed area in the Town of Huntersville. The land use immediately surrounding Torrence Creek and Little Torrence Creek is primarily forest with utility line right-of-way corridors along the channel. The project area located west of Interstate 77 is within the Huntersville Business Park. Within the business park, land use just beyond the established forest includes cleared building pads allotted for future commercial and residential development. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: Total wetlands include 2.97 acres on project parcels. 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: Approximately 7,392 linear feet. 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The primary goal for the project is to reclaim the natural and beneficial functions of the stream channel and floodplain along Torrence Creek and an unnamed tributary to Torrence Creek referred to as Little Torrence Creek for project purposes. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project proposes stream enhancement and restoration to Torrence Creek and Little Torrence Creek between Statesville Road and Reese Boulevard using natural channel design techniques. A combination of Rosgen Priority 2 and 3 stream enhancement is proposed on Torrence Creek Reach 1 and Torrence Creek Reach 3. Enhancement will involve bank grading, floodplain bench excavation, installation of in -stream structures and planting a native riparian buffer. Priority 2 stream restoration proposed for Torrence Creek Reach 2 and Little Torrence Creek will involve excavation of a new floodplain and the construction of new channel dimension, pattern, and profile. In -stream structures and native riparian buffer planting will be installed project reaches. In -stream structures will include log sills, boulder vanes, brush features, and constructed riffles. Excavators, bulldozers, and tracktrucks will be used for stream and floodplain work. Page 3 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Project Information and Prior Project History 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: An existing jurisdictional determination (SAW - 2004 -30892) was last updated in March 2014 for project ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown parcels owned by Bank of America. A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) was issued with the previous 404 permit (SAW -2016-01612) on 10/20/16 for the remaining project area. 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ®Preliminary ®Final of determination was made? Agency/Consultant Company: Kevin Martin with Soil & 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Environmental Consultants, PA completed the delineation on project parcels owned by Bank of America. Ian Eckardt Name (if known): with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. delineated the remaining project area. Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. The jurisdictional determination issued for Bank of America parcels (SAW -30892) was last reissued on 3/2/14. The Preliminary JD issued for the remaining project parcels (SAW -2016-01612) was issued with the previous permit on 10/20/16. 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ® 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. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non -404, other) (acres) Temporary W1 — Wetland A Construction Bottomland ❑ Yes ® Corps 0.01 ❑ P ® T access hardwood forest ® No ® DWQ W2 — Wetland B Construction Bottomland ❑ Yes ® Corps 0.01 ❑ P ® T access hardwood forest ® No ® DWQ W3 — Wetland F Stabilization Bottomland ® Yes ® Corps 0.01 ❑ P ® T hardwood forest ❑ No ® DWQ W4 — Wetland F Fill Bottomland ® Yes ® Corps 0.01 ® P El hardwood forest ❑ No ® DWQ W5 — Wetland H Construction Bottomland ® Yes ® Corps 0.02 ❑ P ® T access hardwood forest ❑ No ® DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 0.06 2h. Comments: Wetland impacts (W1 & W2) are within a maintained sewer easement that will be used for construction access. Wetland F is a linear ditched wetland. The upper portion of Wetland F will be stabilized and connected to the restored section of Torrence Creek Reach 2 (Wetland impact "W3"). The lower half of Wetland F will be filled as part of the restoration of Torrence Creek Reach 2 (Wetland impact "W4"). Wetland H will be temporarily impacted for construction access necessary for floodplain grading. 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non -404, width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ❑ P ®T Stabilization Torrence Creek — ® PER ® Corps 15-20 2,296 Reach 1 ❑ INT ® DWQ Torrence Creek — S2 ❑ P ® T Stabilization Reach 2 (Station ® PER ® Corps 15-20 538 125+00 to ❑ INT ® DWQ 130+38) S3 ® P ❑ T / Relocation/fill/ Torrence Creek — Reach 2 (rest of ® PER ® Corps 15-20 2,395 ion excavation reach) INT ®DWQ S4 ❑ P ®T Stabilization Torrence Creek — ® PER ® Corps 20 330 Reach 3 ❑ INT ® DWQ S4 ® P ❑ T Relocation/fill/ Little Torrence ® PER ® Corps 532 excavation Creek10-15 ❑ INT ®DWQ S4 ®P ❑ T Fill UT2 ® PER ® Corps 5-10 217 Page 5 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version ❑ INT ® DWQ S4 ❑ P ®T Stabilization UT2 ® PER ❑ INT ® Corps ® DWQ 5-10 226 S4 ❑ P ® T Stabilization UT3 ❑ PER ® INT ® Corps ® DWQ 5 71 S5 ❑ P ® T Stabilization UT4 ❑ PER ® INT ® Corps ® DWQ 5 90 S6 ❑ P ® T Stabilization UT5 ® PER ❑ INT ® Corps ® DWQ 5 - 8 20 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 6,715 3i. Comments: Reaches proposed where the primary activity is stabilization in place (in -stream structures and bank stabilization) with minor pattern adjustments are listed as temporary impacts. Reaches proposed for restoration involving major channel realignment are listed as permanent impacts although there won't be a net loss of channel as the streams will be relocated and restored. 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. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Temporary T 01 ❑P❑T 02 ❑P❑T 03 ❑P❑T 04 ❑P❑T 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f. Total 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ❑ Neuse [-] Tar-Pamlico E] Other: Project is in which protected basin? ® Catawba 0 Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number— Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Temporary T impact required? 61 ❑PE] T ❑Yes ❑ No B2 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: Project is located within the Catawba basin where buffer rules apply to portions of the mainstem of the Catawba River and the South Fork of the Catawba River. 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 nature of the project necessitates 'stream impacts however restoration and enhancement activities constitute a positive impact by improving bed and bank stability, increasing habitat diversity, and improving floodplain connectivity through natural channel design. Project reaches proposed for stream enhancement will primarily be stabilized in place and involve few areas of complete channel alignment. Designed channels were aligned to avoid wetlands to the extent possible and to minimize wetland impacts when unavoidable. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. During construction off-line construction and pump arounds will be employed to avoid working in the wet as much as possible. Newly constructed channel banks will be stabilized using biodegradable coir fiber matting, seeded, and planted with native riparian species. Mud mats will be utilized for temporary construction crossings. Safety fencing will be installed between construction and existing wetlands immediately adjacent to prevent impacts beyond those proposed with this submittal. Construction practices will follow guidelines from the NC Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. 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? ❑ Yes ® 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: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type 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: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 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: S. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. Page 8 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. Zone 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e. Required mitigation (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: E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ® No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments: 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0% 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: No impervious surfaces are proposed with this project. 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: ❑ Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? ❑ Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 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 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 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 Page 10 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ❑ No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ® No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. 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 ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® 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. This is a stream enhancement and restoration project that will not cause an increase in development nor will it negatively impact downstream water quality. The project seeks to improve water quality and aquatic habitat. The project area will be placed under a conservation easement or protective storm drainage maintenance easement that will restrict future development within the project area. 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. Page 11 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 ❑ No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the- USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes ❑ No impacts? ❑ Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ® Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? The USFWS's Information for Planning Conservation (IPaC) online tool was reviewed to identify federally listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species and critical habitats for the project area in Mecklenburg County. No critical habitats were identified using IPaC. A copy of the 2016 permitting packet was forwarded to the USFWS Asheville Office who responded that the project may only result in incidental take of the northern long-eared bat and would be except under the 4(d) rule. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? A copy of this permitting package was forwarded to the USFWS Asheville Office who had no comments regarding 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 ® 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? Wildlands reviewed the NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)'s online HPOWEB Map Service for the proposed project area. No historic resources were identified using the online HPOWEB Map Service. SHPO was contacted on 5/13/2016 regarding the presence of historic properties or cultural resources within the project corridor. SHPO responded that they were not aware of any historic resources which would be affected by the project. 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: Preliminary hydraulic modeling was used as a design tool to develop an approach that will not raise floodplain elevations in either the FEMA base flood elevations or the Future Landuse floodplain. As part of the final design, Wildlands Engineering prepared a Flood Impact Assessment report to document the no -rise condition. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Mecklenburg County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel 4640; Map Number 3710464000J, effective date 3/2/2009. Brian Sikes r' Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/AgentsSignature (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant Date isprovided.)