20181163 Ver 1_401 Application_20180820

Action History (UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Submit by Anonymous User 8/20/2018 7:54:51 PM (Start Event)
Accept by Montalvo, Sheri A 8/21/2018 12:48:24 PM (Non DOT Initial Review)
The task was assigned to Montalvo, Sheri A. The due date is: August 23, 2018 5:00 PM
8/20/2018 7:56 PM

DWR
Dfutston of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
January 31, 2018 Ver 2.3
Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk below are required. You will not be able to submit the form until all mandatory questions are answered.
Also, if at any point you wish to print a copy of the E -PCN, all you need to do is right -click on the document and you can print a copy of the form.
Below is a link to the online help file.
https://edocs. deq. nc.gov/WaterResources/0/edoc/624704/PCN%20Help%20File%202018-1-30. pdf
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:*
Columbus
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes G No
This is any publicly funded by rrunicipal,state or federal funds road, rail, airport transportation project.
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:*
PF Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?*
r% Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
This form may be Corps to initiate the standard/individual permit process. Please contact your Corps representative for submittal of standard permits.
All required items that are not provided in the E -PCN and be added to the miscellaneous upload located at the bottom of this form.
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
NWP Number Other:
List all WV nun-bers you are applying for not on the drop dow n list.
1c. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:*
check all that apply
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular r 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
r Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit r Riparian Buffer Authorization
r Individual Permit
*
1d. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?

For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
b Yes b No
O Yes a No
1e. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
V so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program
r Yes r No
1f. Is the project located in anyof NC's twenty coastal counties?*
r Yes r No
1h. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?*
r Yes r No
Link to trout information: http://wuwv.saw.usace.army.miI/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Agency-Coordination/Trout.aspx
B. Applicant Information
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Kelly Roth, McAdams Company
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
[phone]
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
Pr Owner r- Applicant (other than owner) r7 Agent/Consultant
(Check all that apply)
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Carolina Power and Light Co.
2b. Deed book and page no.:
539/937
2c. Responsible party:
(for Corporations)
Brett Padgett (Duke Energy Progress)
2d. Address
Street Address
P.O. Box 14042
Address Line 2
City
St. Petersburg
Pbstal / Zip Code
33733
2e. Telephone Number:
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
2f. Fax Number:
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
2g. Email Address:*
State / Ptovince / Fbgion
FL
Country
United States

[e-mail]
...... ...... ..... ......
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Kelly Roth
4b. Business Name:
(if applicable)
McAdams Company
4c. Address
Street Address
2905 Meridian Parkway
Address Line 2
aty
Durham
Rbstal / Zip Code
27713
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
(XXX)XXX-XXXX
Fax Number:
[phone]
(XXX)XXX-XXXX
Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
Agent Authorization Letter*
Rease provide the Agent Authorization Letter if you are subnitting this docurrent.
05_AgentAuth_BPadgett_WhitevilleOps_20180522.pdf 44.54KB
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C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1a. Name of project:*
Duke Energy Whiteville Operations Center
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
*
Whiteville
1d. Driving directions*
r it is a new project and can not easily be found in a GPS mapping system Reese provide directions.
Take the Union Valley ebt from US -74 and turn south on Union Valley Road. After 0.2 mile, turn right onto US -74 Business W/US-76
Business W. In 0.2 mile the destination will be on your right.
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:

(tax PN or parcel ID)
082473
2b. Property size:
(in acres)
16.23
2c. Project Address
Street Address
3524 Chadbourn HM
Address Line 2
City
Whiteville
Postal / Zip Code
28472
2d. Site coordinates in decimal degrees
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
Please collect site coordinates in decimal degrees. Use betvveen 4-6 digits (unless you are using a survey -grade GPS device) after the decimal place as
appropriate, based on howthe location was determined. (For example, most mobile phones with GPS provide locational precision in decimal degrees to
map coordinates to 5 or 6 digits after the decimal place.)
Latitude:* Longitude:*
34.337247 -78.765529
ex: 34.208504 -77.796371
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Juniper Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C;SW
Surface Water Lookup
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Lumber
River Basin Lookup
4. Project Description
4a. 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 existing Duke Energy Whiteville Operations Center, including an office building and laydown yard, comprises
the southwest portion of the subject property. The remainder of the property is forested. Land use in the vicinity of
the project area consists of residential, light industrial and agricultural uses. Please refer to the attached USGS
Location Map (Figure 1), Columbus County Soil Survey Map (Figure 2) and Subject Property Aerial Map (Figure 3)
for more information on the project setting.
4b. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for
DWR)
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07_DKE18170_Figure 1 USGS.pdf 1.42MB
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4c. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site.
(for DWR)

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08_DKE18170_Figure 2 Soil Survey.pdf 1.34MB
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4d. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.153
4e. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
(internittent and perennial)
0
4f. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the proposed project is to expand the existing operations center facility by adding a training yard
adjacent to the existing laydown yard.
4g. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed project consists of expanding the existing operations center by adding an approximately 150'x 150'
training yard adjacent to the northwest side of the existing gravel laydown yard. The proposed training yard will
consist of an approximately 80'x 80' grass area in the center. The remaining area surrounding the grass center
will be gravel. Swales will be installed adjacent to the training yard to divert stormwater flows from the yard.
Construction of the yard and associated stomwater swales will result in impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. The
attached Overall Wetland Impact Map (Figure 4) depicts the overall project plan view, and Inset 1 shows details of
the proposed impact areas. Heavy equipment typical for road construction, utility installation and grading will be
used to construct the proposed project such as track hoes, bulldozers, dump trucks and graders.
4h. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
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DKE18170_Figure 3 Existing Conditions_v5.pdf 1.53MB
DKE18170-ECl-1 - Erosion Control Plan - Stage 1 - Area A.pdf 911.74KB
DKE18170-EC1-2 - Erosion Control Plan - Stage 1 - Area B & Area C. pdf 1.26MB
DKE18170-EC2-3 - Grading and Erosion Control Plan - Stage 2 - Area A.pdf 1.03MB
DKE18170-EC2-4 - Grading and Erosion Control Plan - Stage 2 - Area B & Area C.pdf 1.27MB
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5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved
Corps AID Number:
Exanple: SAW -2017-99999
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
C Unknown f N/A
Kelly Roth
McAdams Company
5d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Tom Charles of the USACE conducted an on-site jurisdictional determination on August 14, 2018. A signed preliminary jurisdictional
determination has not been received at this time.
5dl. Jurisdictional determination upload

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6. Project History
6a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes t: No r Unknown
7. Future Project Plans
7a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the
proposed project or related activity? This includes other separate and distant crossing for linear projects that require Department of the
Army authorization but don't require pre -construction notification.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
V Wetlands r Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r- Open Waters r- Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. Site # - Reason for impact* 2b. Impact type * 2c. Type of wetland * 2d. Wetland name *2e. 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Forested* Jurisdicition* area*
Inset 1 -fill P
Nbp label (e.g. Fbad Crossing 1 - Culvert, Permanent (F) or
dewatering, etc) Temporary (T)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.073
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.073
2h. Comments:
Pine Flat A Yes Both 0.073
(404, 10) or 0✓VR(401, (acres)
other)
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:*
The applicant requested a delineation of surface waters to avoid and minimize impacts to these resources to the
maximum extent practicable. Impacts will be necessary to create a connection between the existing laydown yard
and the proposed training yard.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:*

A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan for the project will be developed and approved by DWR, and the project will
comply with the supplementary NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit (NCG010000).
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?
r Yes t: No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
This project does not require compensatory mitigation because impacts to jurisdictional features have been minimized as much as possible
and are less than 0.10 acre.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
*** Recent changes to the stormwater rules have required updates to this section .***
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection
Rules?
r Yes r No
For a list of options to meet the diffuse flow requirements, click here.
If no, explain why:
The project is in the Lumber basin, which is not covered by NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes
C' No
To look up low density requirement click here 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2).
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -
approved local government stormwater program?*
r Yes
F No
Fant: projects that have vested rights, exemptions, or grandfathering from state or locally irrplerrented storrnwater programs or projects that satisfy state or locally-irrplerrented stormwater prograrrs
through use of com7unity in -lieu programs should answer no to this question.
3. Stormwater Requirements
3a. Select whether a completed stormwater management plan (SMP) is included for review and approval or if calculations are provided
to document the project will not cause degradation of downstream surface waters. *
f Stormwater Management C•' Antidegradation
Plan Calculations
3b. Stormwater Management Plan: If submitting a SMP for review and approval, it shall complywith the high-density development
requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 02H .1003. Include all appropriate stormwater control measure supplemental forms and associated
items.
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3c. Antidegradation Calculations: If submitting calculations to document the project will not cause degradation of downstream surface
waters, the documentation shall include a detailed analysis of the hydrological impacts from stormwater runoff when considering the
volume and velocity of stormwater runoff from the project built upon area and the size and existing condition of the receiving
waterbody(ies).
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DKE1 8170-DAl -Drainage Area Map.pdf 1.15MB
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G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
f Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.1300), or
DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)? *
r Yes r No
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact
nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The proposed project is an expansion of an existing Duke Energy operations center. It is not anticipated that this
project will result in additional development that would impact downstream water quality.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?
r Yes r Nor N/A
4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the
proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated at a treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
Wastewater generated by the development will be sent to the Columbus County sanitary sewer system.
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown

5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?*
f Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
Link to the NLEB SLOPES document: http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1-30-17-signed_NLEB-SLOPES&apps.pdf
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes G No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers,
mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
The USFWS IPaC web tool (https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/) and the NC Natural Heritage Program Data Explorer
(http://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/map) were accessed on May 14, 2018 to determine if the project would
impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat. An official species list for the project area was
generated using the USFWS IPaC regulatory review tool. The official species list identified the red -
cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), the wood stork (Mycteria americana), American alligator (Alligator
mississippiensis), Cooley's meadowrue (Thalictrum cooleyi) and rough -leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia
asperulaefolia) as federally listed species that may occur within the project area. There are no critical
habitats within the project area. There is no suitable habitat for red -cockaded woodpecker, wood stork, or
American alligator within the project area. There is suitable habitat for Cooley's meadowrue and rough -leaved
loosestrife in the section of the powerline ROW in the southeast portion of the site. The proposed activities will not
affect this portion of the site; therefore, it is believed that no adverse impacts to threatened and endangered
species and their known habitat will occur due to the construction of the proposed project.
USFWS and NHP letters and a species conclusion table are attached at the end of this application.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
The NOAA Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Mapper
(http://vmw.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/) was accessed on August 15, 2018.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
Link to the State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map (does not include archaeological data: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
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 status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
After McAdams' request for an environmental review of the proposed project, NC SHPO issued a letter on June 18,
2018 indicating that they are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
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2018-06-18 rcvd from SHPO - ER 18-1126.pdf 95.99KB
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8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)

Link to the FEMA Floodplain Maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FIRM Map Number 3720027100J, effective 6/2/2006
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
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DKE18170_Species List_ Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office.pdf 182.73KB
NCNHP project_report_duke_energy_whiteville_oper_12417_12417.pdf 642.53KB
speciesconclusiontable.pdf 141.16KB
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Signature
V By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
■ I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
■ I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic
Transactions Act');
■ I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic
Transactions Act');
■ I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
■ I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:*
Kimberly Bunnell
Signature
Date Submitted:
8/20/2018
Initial Review
Is this project a public transportation project?* (?
O Yes r No
Change only if needed.
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
BIMS # Assigned *
20181163
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office

Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Chad Coburn:eads\cccoburn
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
f Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
What amout is owed?
r $240.00
* $570.00

NCNHDE-6023
May 14, 2018
Kelly Roth
McAdams
2905 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
RE: Duke Energy Whiteville Operations Center; DKE-18170
Dear Kelly Roth:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database , indicates that there are
no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas
within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there may be no documentation of natural
heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have
been surveyed. The results of this query should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists.
In the event that rare species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may
update our records. If a Federally-listed species is found within the project area, the NCNHP recommends
contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for guidance
(https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37).
The attached ‘Potential Occurrences’ table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been
documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that
these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists. Tables of
natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile radius of the project area, if any, are also
included in this report. If a Federally-listed species is documented in the “Potential Occurrences” the NCNHP
recommends contacting the USFWS for guidance
(https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37).
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project
review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions.
Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the
NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP
data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature
Preserve (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund
(CWMTF) easement, or Federally-listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please
contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Duke Energy Whiteville Operations Center
Project No. DKE-18170
May 14, 2018
NCNHDE-6023
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33739 Somatochlora georgiana Coppery Emerald 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G3G4 S2?
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
No Managed Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on May 14, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q2 April 2018. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

June 18, 2018

Kelly Roth
McAdams
2905 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713

Re: Expand Duke Energy Whiteville Operations Center, 216 Sweet Farm Road, Whiteville , DKE-18170,
Columbus County, ER 18-1126

Dear Ms. Roth:
Thank you for your letter of May 8, 2018, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579 or
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,

Ramona M. Bartos

0 MCADAMS AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Property Owner
Parcel IDs:
082473
Property Owner Name:
Carolina Power and Light Co.
Property Owner Address:
P.O. Box 24042, St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Property Owner Phone:
910-520-7693
Project Name:
Whiteville Operations Center
Project Number:
DKE-18270
Project Manager:
Brandon Finch
Attn: Tom Charles Attn: Karen Higgins
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting
To Whom It May Concern:
NC Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
I hereby designate and authorize The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the
processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc.
from this day forward.
I, the undersigned, a duly authorized owner of record of the property/properties identified herein, do authorize
representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and NC Division of Water Resources
to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on-site investigation and issuing a
determination associated with Water of the U.S. subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act/Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and/or Waters of State and/or Riparian Buffer Rules.
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project.
NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to
enter the property when accompanied by The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. staff.
Brett Padgett
Print Property Owner
nature
Date
creating experiences through expenence 2906 Meridian Parkway. Durham, NC 1919.361. 5000

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2018-SLI-0744
Event Code: 04EN2000-2018-E-01622
Project Name: Duke Energy Whiteville Operations Center

Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally-listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally-protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
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evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally-listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally-protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://
www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/
comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, sea
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis
of this office at [e-mail].
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Attachment(s):
▪Official Species List
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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]
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Project Summary
Consultation Code:04EN2000-2018-SLI-0744
Event Code:04EN2000-2018-E-01622
Project Name:Duke Energy Whiteville Operations Center
Project Type:DEVELOPMENT
Project Description:Proposed expansion of existing facility
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/place/34.33725703826877N78.7649824787246W
Counties:Columbus, NC
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Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 5 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1.NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Birds
NAME STATUS
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Endangered
Wood Stork Mycteria americana
Population: AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8477
Threatened
Reptiles
NAME STATUS
American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/776
Similarity of
Appearance
(Threatened)
1
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Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Cooley's Meadowrue Thalictrum cooleyi
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3281
Endangered
Rough-leaved Loosestrife Lysimachia asperulaefolia
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2747
Endangered
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
Species Conclusions Table
Project Name: Duke Energy Whiteville Operations Center
Date: June 1, 2018
Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 / Eagle
Act Determination
Notes / Documentation
Red-cockaded woodpecker
(Picoides borealis)
No suitable habitat present No effect Habitat assessment indicates no potential habitat present
(site is lacking an open understory and mature pines;
natureserve.org)
Wood stork (Mycteria
americana)
No suitable habitat present No effect Habitat assessment indicates no potential habitat present
(site is lacking freshwater marshes, swamps, ponds,
lagoons, etc.; natureserve.org)
American alligator (Alligator
mississippiensis)
No suitable habitat present No effect Habitat assessment indicates no potential habitat present
(site is lacking fresh or brackish marshes, ponds, lakes,
rivers, canals, swamps, and large spring runs;
natureserve.org)
Cooley’s meadowrue
(Thalictrum cooleyi)
Potential habitat present
and no current survey
conducted
May affect, not likely to
adversely affect
Habitat assessment indicates potential habitat within
periodically maintained powerline easement. Area of
potential habitat will not be impacted by proposed project.
Rough-leaved loosestrife
(Lysimachia asperulaefolia)
Potential habitat present
and no current survey
conducted
May affect, not likely to
adversely affect
Habitat assessment indicates potential habitat within
periodically maintained powerline easement. Area of
potential habitat will not be impacted by proposed project.
Critical habitat No critical habitat present No effect
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus
leucocephalus)
Unlikely to disturb nesting
bald eagles
No Eagle Act Permit
Required
No nest within action area or vicinity
Northern long-eared bat Suitable habitat present May affect Relying upon the findings of the 1/5/2016 Programmatic
Biological Opinion for Final 4(d) Rule on the Northern Long-
Eared Bat and Activities Excepted from Take Prohibitions to
fulfill our project-specific section 7 responsibilities.
Acknowledgement: I agree that the above information about my proposed project is true. I used all of the provided resources to make an
informed decision about impacts in the immediate and surrounding areas.
_______________________/Environmental Consultant 6/1/2018
Signature /Title Date