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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 -1)0 1
[8J Section 404 Permit D Section 10 Perrtvit 0 1 1 g
Corps:
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 18 or General Permit(GP) number: n/a
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
[8J Yes ONo
1 d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
D 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular D Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
D401 Water Quality Certification- Express D Riparian BufferAuthorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
For the record only for DWQ 401
For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required?
Certification:
O Y e s O N o
OYes [8J No
1 f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
0 Y e s [8J No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
feeprogram.
1 g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
0 Y e s [81 No
below.
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of EnvironmentalConcern (AEC)?
0 Y e s [81 No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
339 Cold Springs Creek Road Trout Farm
2b.
County:
Macon
2c.
Nearest municipality/ town:
Topton
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
JAN 2 4 2018
project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
CK Ht,
Howard R. Brown 401 8 BUFF5UUER p RCES
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3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
Book W-37 / Page 1434
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d.
Street address:
Site Address: Mailing Address:
339 Cold Springs Creek Road P.O. Box 2391
3e.
City, state, zip:
Topton, NC Andrews, NC 28901
3f.
Telephone no.:
828-321-3335(work)/ 828-361-7329 (mobile)
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (If different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
D Agent D Other, specify:
4b. Name:
Howard R. Brown
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
C.R. Brown Enterprises Inc.
4d. Street address:
235 Milton Mashburn Dr.
4e. City, state, zip:
Andrews, N.C. 28901
4f. Telephone no.:
1-828-321-3335
4g. Fax no.:
1.828-321 4902
4h. Email address:
eatmoretrouWvahm.com
5. Agent/Consultant Information (If applicable)
Sa. Name:
Sb. Business name
if applicable):
Sc. Street address:
Sd. City, state, zip:
Se. Telephone no.:
Sf. Fax no.:
Sg. Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1 . Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 6526-47-4831
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): - if you can't get
Latitude: 35.22264 Longitude: -83.60681
these, just include a very good vicinity map
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size:
8.35 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Cold Springs Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C;Tr
2c. River basin: map is available at
hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/
Upper Little Tennessee (06010202)
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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 ofthis
application:
The site is rural residential property. The general land use in the vicinity of the property is mostly undeveloped
forested land, developed rural residential, and some agricultural land.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Unknown
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Approximately 470 If Cold Springs Creek
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Test the feasibility of a stream bed height intake for a possible trout on the property. Depending on how the
intakes functions will determine if we attempt to get a discharge permit for a trout farm.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Instead of a stream bed height concrete beam across the stream, we have modified a 12" high steel I beam to place
across the stream at stream bed height. This beam can be installed or removed with far less disturbance to the creek
bed and stream banks.
On the south side of the creek a steel intake box (3' wide by 1 O' long) is to be installed at creek bed height and
attached to the 12• I beam.
Approximately 1/4 of the low flow water will be removed from the creek by the intake box and transported
downstream by a 12' pipe about 150 feet to a weir box to measure flow rate. The water will then be piped back to the
creek.
To my knowledge no creek bed height intake has been constructed for a fish farm in WNC. It is very important
that an intake be extremely dependable. If in the future all new intakes must be stream bed height then research
must be carried out to determine the feasibility of such an intake.
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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:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
OYes [81 No 0 Unknown
D Preliminay D Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name {if known): Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained 7OYes [81 No D Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past.
Sb. If yes, explain in detail accordingto "helpfile" instructions.
6.
a
yes,
First there might need to be minor modifications to the intake box if leaves, sand, or trash present a problem.
Second, if the intake proves to be feasible then we n#tapply for a discharge permit fora trout farm to be built on the
property.
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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):
0 Wetlands 181 Streams -tributaries D Buffers
D Open Waters D 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)
Temoorary(T)
W1 DPOT
DYes
D Corps
DNo
DDWQ
W2 D P DT
DYes
D Corps
ONo
ODWQ
DYes
DCorps
W3 OPOT
ONo
ODWQ
DYes
D Corps
W4 OPOT
ONo
ODWQ
OYes
D Corps
W5 DPOT
ONo
DDWQ
DYes
D Corps
W6 D P DT
ONo
ODWO
2g. Total wetland Impacts
2h. Comments
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P)or
intermittent
DWQ - non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary(T)
(INII?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1181POT
Water Intake &
Outfall
Cold Springs
181 PER
181 Corps
15 feet
20feet
Structures
Creek
DINT
ODWQ
DPER
D Corps
S2 OPDT
DINT
DDWQ
S3 DPOT
DPER
D Corps
DINT
DDWQ
S4 OPDT
DPER
D Corps
DINT
ODWQ
S5 0 POT
OPER
D Corps
DINT
ODVVQ
S6 0 POT
OPER
D Corps
DINT
DDWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
20 feet
3i. Comments
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4. Open Water Impacts
Ifthere are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually listall ooen water imoacts 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
Temoorary M
01 D POT
02 DPDT
03DPDT
04DPDT
4frotal open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
Itoondor Jakeconstruction or000seo, then complete the chart below.
5a.
Sb.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
acres
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavatel Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Tota I
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
OYes ONo Ifyegpermit lDno:
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 anv imoacts require mitigation, then you MUST fil I out Section D of this form.
6a. D Neuse D Tar -Pamlico D Other:
Project is in which protected basin? D Catawba D Randleman
6b.
15c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
69.
Buffer impact
number-
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P)or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temooraryz
impact
required?
OYes
81 OPDT
DNo
OYes
82 OPOT
ONo
OYes
83 DPOT
ONo
6h. Total buffer impact
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.
To build an water intake that is quickly and easily installed and also quickly and easily removed, we have
designed the entire system out of steel instead of concrete. It can be completely build in our shop, hauled to the site
and then quickly installed. This also totally eliminates the possibility of concrete ever getting into the stream.
The cross stream
b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
One side at a time the creek will be sandbagged. (Note the instillation drawings at the end of this document.) We
will underlay and overlay the sandbags with plastic to prevent as much leakage as possible. While we are working in
the sandbag enclosure we will use a 3 inch trash pump to keep muddy water from entering the creek.
The dirty water from the trash pup will be pumped into a dirt settling pond located downstream and at least 40 feet
from the creek.
Once the sandbags are removed from the screen area, water will began flowing through the 12 inch pipe down to
the weir box. (See drawing at end of document.) In the weir box we can raise or lower the output spill of the box to
control how much water is flowing through the 12 inch pipe. To slow the water down from the weir box back to the
creek we will use a 24 inch pipe. Before entering the creek the water will out of the 24 inch pipe will flow over a steel
plate that caused the water to flow easily back into the creek. In this way will not damage the creek as the water
reenters the creek.
2. Compensatory Mitigation forlmpacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
O Y e s O N o
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
D DWQ OCorps
D Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
D Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
D Permittee Responsible Mitigation
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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 OYes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Dwarm Ocool Dcold
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.
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? If Jles. JIOU will have to fill out this entire form - glease
contact the State for more information.
Oyes ONo
6b. Ifyes�thenicbrtfythesquanefeetcfinpactfioe3chm-ecftheripeienbufier#vtreciLiresrritigatien OaIaJafiethe
ar ouitcfrritigatimnequired
6c. 6d.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact
(square feet)
6e.
Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
69. 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
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
OYes ONo
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Con rrents:
OYes DNo
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
DYes O N o
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stonnwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
D Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
D DWQ Stonnwater Program
0 DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
D Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
ONSW
OUSM P
apply (check all that apply):
D Water Supply Watershed
D Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
DYes D N o
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
D Coastal counties
D HQW
4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
0 ORW
(check all that apply):
D Session Law 2006-246
D Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
DYes ONo
6. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Storrnwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
OYes 0 N o
5 b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
DYes 0 N o
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds orthe
OYes ONo
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b. If you ansvrered' fres" tothe above, does the project require preparation of an
ermronmmntaldocLrrentpursuanttotherequir+enwftofthe National orState
OYes ONo
(Nath Cardura) Envirorrrental Pblicy Act (NEPNSEPAO?
1c. If you ar&&ered' yes" tothe 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)
ConTrents:
OYes ONo
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,
OYes No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 28.0200)?
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
OYes O N o
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
OYes ONo
additional development, whichcould impact nearby downstream waterquality?
3b. If you arwaered•yes"totheabove, submitaqualitativeorquantitativecumulative irnpactanalysisinaccordance with the
most recent DV\Q policy. If you ans A ed "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.
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S : Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this projectoccu r in or nearan area with federally protected species or
C81Yes ONo
habitat?
Sb. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
OYes [8J No
impacts?
Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
Sd. What data sources did you useto determine whether your sitewould impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat? LatestCorps updated Heritage database. USFWS map for northern long-eared bat(NLEB) consultation
areas. Property is not with! n consultation areas for NLEB, butwithin NLEB known range.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area desig natedas essential fish habitat?
OYes 181 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 thatthe state, federalortribal
governments havedesignated as having historic orcultural preservation
OYes [8J No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties sig n ifcant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Latest Corps updated Heritagedatabase.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requriement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?
01yes ONo
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
There would be no impact since the flood plane would not be effected by the intake.
8c. What source(s) did you useto make the floodplain determ ination? Lateston-line FIRM/FEMA North Carolina, Panel
6526, Map No. 3700652600J, May 4, 2009
11/13/2017
Howard R. Brown
U/11
Applicant/Agent's Printed Na3e
ApplicanUAgerfs Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is orovided.
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TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
Customer(s): Howard Brown
District: MACON SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Topo Quad Map: Wayah Bald Quad
Date: 10/16/2017
Field Office: FRANKLIN SERVICE CENTER
Agency: USDA NRCS
Assisted By: AMANDA BUCHANAN
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Date: 10/16/2017
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State and County: NC, Macon County

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