20190237 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190222

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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance into the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Orange cnly ff needed.
BIMS # Assigned *
Version#*
20190237
1
Is a payment required for this project?*
* No payment required
What amout is owed?*
* Fee received
r $240.00
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
r $570.00
Reviewing Office* Select Project Reviewer*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone] Kevin Mitchell:eads\rkmitchell
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Blue Hole Fishing Pier
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
George Stephens
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
2/22/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Cheoah River
Basin
Little Tennessee
Water Classification
LTN river basin
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.38347
Longitude:
-83.87087
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
A. Processing Information -
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Graham
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
V Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r- Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
P NationWde Permit (MNP)
W Regional General Permit (RGP)
r- Standard (IP)

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
Regional General Permit (RGP) Number:
RGP Numbers (for multiple RGPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
V 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F Individual Permit
42 - Recreation Facility
197800056 - Piers, Docks, Boathouses
F- 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: r Yes IT No
For the record only for Corps Permit: r Yes r No
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
Ig. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes IT No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1 h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes IT No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
V Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Brookfield Renewable
2b. Deed book and page no.:
324/242
2c. Responsible party:
Brookfield Renewable
2d. Address
Street Address
314 Growdon Blvd
Address Line 2
City
Tallassee
Fbstal / Zip Code
37878
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
State/ Rwince / %gion
Tennessee
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:

[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(ff appropriate)
1 c. Ne arest mu n icipal ity / town:
Robbinsville, NC
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address line 2
City
Postal / Zip Oide
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Cheoah River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
LTN river basin
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Little Tennessee
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
060102040107
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
Slate I Frovince / lbgton
Country
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:*
Location just off Tapoco road at the 'Blue Hole' location of Cheoah River. There currently are no public facilities located at the site, but it remains a popular fishing location due to the
topography of the river in this location.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes F No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
To provide a public recreation facility from the NCWRC along the Cheoah River.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
This preliminary plan includes the following proposed access improvements for the Blue Hole site:
1. Paved van accessible ()2) parking pad with access & loading aisles
2. Paved accessible route
3. Concrete staircase w/ handrails to be built at location of eroding foot path
4. Framed, elevated ADA ramps (1:12 w/ grip rails, rest & landings) connecting paved AR to fishing platform
5. Framed, elevated 16'x10' accessible fishing platform
FYI, the supports for the accessible ramp would be built on concrete spread footings or anchored directly to bedrock if encountered. The bents will be spaced at approximately 10'
intervals along the length of the ramp except at the rest where there will be bents at each end spaced @ 5'. The timber supports for the fishing platform would be anchored to a
monolithic concrete footing indicated by dashed lines on the plan drawing. This footing would be built over a rock ledge that is exposed at normal low levels.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
JKPFA_BH_1-19-SHPO.pdf 208.98KB
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 r Not Verified r Unknown r ITA
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. 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 projector related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
F- Wetlands FJ Streams -tributaries F Buffers
F_ Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (�) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* r7S. name* 3e. Stream Type * 3f. Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact
P) Jurisdiction* length*
Recreation FacilityPermanent Work ad/Causewa toal River ff::]Both [�;;]
100
fl p y (linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 31. Total temporary stream impacts:
100 0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
100
3j. Comments:
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 upper reaches of the Cheoah River were inspected for the most appropriate site, including RTE species survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and
this site was chosen as the most ideal site for all factors involved.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Project Construction Designs have been made by NCWRC engineer Jeff Ferguson. The site was chosen in -part to help mitigate and stabilize erosion
to the area. The ADA pathway and Pier were designed in such a way to minimize wear from foot traffic to the popular site. Stabilization measures will
be used throughout construction (i.e. silt fencing).
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 r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Project is part of FERC License 2169 Recreation Plan in partnership with the NCWRC and U.S. Forrest Service.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) v
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
If no, explain why:
This project has been designed by the NCWRC in consultation with the US Forrest Service to minimize the diffuse flow impacts in the area.
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 r No
Comments:
The NCDOT was consulted with the site location for this project and has given their approval.
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?*
r 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
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project 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.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r No r N/A
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?*
G- 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.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
What Federal Agency is involved?
US Forrest Service
Se. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r 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

59. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
Si. 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?
USFWS Survey and consultation with NCWRC and USFS
Consultation Documentation Upload
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?*
Project is being devolved in close coordination with USFWS, USFS, and the NCWRC and it has been determined that it will not impact 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 status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map via link provided. A Section 106 assessment has been completed, and consultation with
SHPO completed.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
ER 19-0131.pdf 95.43KB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
The project lies directly adjacent to the Cheoah River and falls within floodplain boundaries.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature
P 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:
George Stephens III
Signature
Sign
Date
2/22/2019

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton
February 22, 2019
George Stephens
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
314 Growden Boulevard
Tallassee, TN 37878
Office of Archives and History
Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
Re: Construct Blue Hole Fishing Pier, Joyce Kilmer Road, Robbinsville, Graham County, ER 19-0131
Dear Mr. Stephens:
Thank you for your letter of January 4, 2019, 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
environmental.reviewgncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
60VRamona M. Bartos
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

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