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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190454 Ver 1_401 Application_20190411of}�oF-wAA7F,'q G 0liiii� _� Office Use Only: eh�� Corps action ID no ID DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form 2 o 1 a o a 5 a A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ®Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit ❑ 1. 17 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 13 & 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: Scudder Project 2b, County: Alleghany 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Sparta 2d. Subdivision name: River Mountain Estates Section A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Florida Trust Management Services LLC as Trustee of the Piney Creek Land Trust 3b. Deed Book and Page No. Deed Book 0356, page 93 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Brett Scudder 3d. Street address: 253 River Mountain Drive 3e. City, state, zip: Piney Creek NC 28663 3f. Telephone no.: 850-461-7674 3g. Fax no.: n/a 3h. Email address: bscudder29@gmail.com Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ® Agent ❑ Other, specify: 4b. Name: Glen Sullivan 4c. Business name (if applicable): Foggy Mountain Nursery 4d. Street address`. 2251 Ed Little Road 4e. City, state, zip: Creston NC 28615 4f. Telephone no.: 336-384-5323 4g. Fax no.: 336-384-3764 4h. Email address: foggymtn @skybest.com 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: 5b. Business name (if applicable): 5c. Street address: 5d. City, state, zip: 5e. Telephone no.: 5f. Fax no.: 5g. Email address: Page 2 of 11 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 3011295992 1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude Longitude: (36.5300) (-81.3394) 1 c. Property size: 0.781 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Soth Fork New River proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: B;ORW 2c. River basin: map is available at New http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/admin/maps/ 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 site is located along the South Fork of the New River southwest of Piney Creek, NC. A sediment deposit on the opposite side of river has directed the thalwag to the bank. The bank is severely eroded due to the pressure of the water and the lack of vegetation. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0 none 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 101 If of the South Fork New River 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: To repair and stabilize eroding banks by re-establishing proper bank profiles through bank reshaping and with 1 in -stream structure, to improve water quality. To improve habitat for aquatic fauna and to improve the overall condition of the riparian areas at the site 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Eroding banks will be reshaped to approximately 2:1, or flatter and planted with native vegetation. One (1) rock vane will be constructed to divert the thalwag back to the center of the stream. During construction a track hoe will do the work from the bank, although the track hoe may have to access the stream to construct the end of the rock vanes. After construction the bank will be seeded with native grass seed and sloped bank will be covered with erosion control matting and anchored with live stakes and landscape staples. Flat areas will be seeded and mulched with straw. All areas will be planted with live stakes (Silky Willow, Salix Sericea) (Silky Dogwood, Cornus amomum) (Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis) along with native rhododendron mtn laurel and river birch. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / Yes No ❑Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made? 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. Page 3 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. 5a. Project History Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown 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. Page 4 of 11 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 T W1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 0 2h. Comments: There are no wetlands in the impacted area. 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. 39. 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 South Fork New River ® PER ❑ INT ® Corps ❑ DWQ 194 91 S2 ® P ❑ T Rock Vane South Fork New River ® PER ❑ INT ® Corps ❑ DWQ 194 10 S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ INT ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 101 3i. Comments: Page 5 of 11 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 ❑ PEI T 4f. Total open water impacts 0 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the 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 0 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 El Tar -Pamlico F-1 Other: Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ 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? El Yes B1 ❑P❑T ❑ No El Yes B2 ❑P❑T ❑ No ❑ Yes B3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 0 6i. Comments: Page 6 of 11 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. This project will stabilize 101 If of eroding stream bank, reduce stream bank erosion, reduce in -stream sediment loads and improve in -stream aquatic habitats. Stream aesthetics will be improved with the establishment of a well vegetated and functioning riparian zone. b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. During construction, equipment will only access the stream when absolutely necessary. For this project, it is anticipated that most of the track hoe work can be accomplished from the top of the bank. However, equipment may need access the stream during the construction when no other construction alternative exists. Soil disturbance will be limited to what can seeded and stabilized in one day. Banks will be seeded and coir matting will be placed and anchored with wooden stakes. Flat areas will be seeded and covered with straw. 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: Page 7 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 yres. you will have to fill out this entire form — please contact the State for more information. [_1 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: Page 8of11 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ® 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? % 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: 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 ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 9 of 11 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)? 1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval ❑ Yes ® No letter.) 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. 1s this.an after-thb-faOt permit application? ❑ Yes No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): There are no violations. The permit is due to an extreme flood event, that destroyed a campground road. 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. 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 10 of 11 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? US Fish and Wildlife Service website:http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.htm1 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? http://ocean.florida marine. org/efh_coral/ims/viewer. htm 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? National Register of Historic Places athttp://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/nrlist.htm 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100-yearfloodplain? Z Yes ❑ No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The project will not impede flood waters. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? http:// mse.fema.gov/portal/search#searchresultsanchor Glen Sullivan f^ April 1, 2019, Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Date / ppIp an Agent's Signature (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant isprovided.) Page 11 of 11 APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM U.S. Army Corps of Engineers This form should be completed by following the instructions provided in Section IV of the JD Form Instructional Guidebook. SECTION I: BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD): B. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:Western Peidmont Region Coordinator 3855 Idlewild Road Kernerville NC 27284-9180 C. PROJECT LOCATION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: State:NC County/parish/borough: Alleghany City: Sparta Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Lat. 36.5300° S, Long. (-81.33940 Universal Transverse Mercator: Name of nearest waterbody: South Fork New River Name of nearest Traditional Navigable Water (TNW) into which the aquatic resource flows: South Fork New River Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC): Check if map/diagram of review area and/or potential jurisdictional areas is/are available upon request. Check if other sites (e.g., offsite mitigation sites, disposal sites, etc... ) are associated with this action and are recorded on a different JD form. D. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): Office (Desk) Determination. Date: Field Determination. Date(s): April 1, 2019 SECTION II: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS A. RHA SECTION 10 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION. There NEWWWR "navigable waters of the U.S." within Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in the review area. [Required] Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide. Waters are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce. Explain: Waters used for recreational canoeing/kayaking and fishing. B. CWA SECTION 404 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION. There IN"waters of the U.S." within Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 328) in the review area. [Required] 1. Waters of the U.S. a. Indicate presence of waters of U.S. in review area (check all that apply): ' TNWs, including territorial seas Wetlands adjacent to TNWs Relatively permanent waters' (RPWs) that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Wetlands directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Wetlands adjacent to non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Impoundments of jurisdictional waters Isolated (interstate or intrastate) waters, including isolated wetlands b. Identify (estimate) size of waters of the U.S. in the review area: Non -wetland waters: 101 linear feet: 194width (ft) and/or 0.45 acres. Wetlands: 0 acres. c. Limits (boundaries) of jurisdiction based on: Elevation of established OHWM (if known): 2. Non-regulated waters/wetlands (check if applicable):' in Potentially jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands were assessed within the review area and determined to be not jurisdictional. Explain: ' Boxes checked below shall be supported by completing the appropriate sections in Section III below. Z For purposes of this form, an RPW is defined as a tributary that is not a TNW and that typically flows year-round or has continuous flow at least "seasonally" (e.g., typically 3 months). ' Sunnorting documentation is presented in Section III.F. SECTION III: CWA ANALYSIS A. TNWs AND WETLANDS ADJACENT TO TNWs The agencies will assert jurisdiction over TNWs and wetlands adjacent to TNWs. If the aquatic resource is a TNW, complete Section III.A.1 and Section III.D.1. only; if the aquatic resource is a wetland adjacent to a TNW, complete Sections III.A.1 and 2 and Section III.D.1.; otherwise, see Section III.B below. 1. TNW Identify TNW: South Fork New River. Summarize rationale supporting determination: 2. Wetland adjacent to TNW Summarize rationale supporting conclusion that wetland is "adjacent': B. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRIBUTARY (THAT IS NOT A TNW) AND ITS ADJACENT WETLANDS (IF ANY): This section summarizes information regarding characteristics of the tributary and its adjacent wetlands, if any, and it helps determine whether or not the standards for jurisdiction established under Rapaflos have been met. The agencies will assert jurisdiction over non -navigable tributaries of TNWs where the tributaries are "relatively permanent waters" (RPWs), i.e. tributaries that typically flow year-round or have continuous flow at least seasonally (e.g., typically 3 months). A wetland that directly abuts an RPW is also jurisdictional. If the aquatic resource is not a TNW, but has year-round (perennial) flow, skip to Section III.D.2. If the aquatic resource is a wetland directly abutting a tributary with perennial flow, skip to Section III.D.4. A wetland that is adjacent to but that does not directly abut an RPW requires a significant nexus evaluation. Corps districts and EPA regions will include in the record any available information that documents the existence of a significant nexus between a relatively permanent tributary that is not perennial (and its adjacent wetlands if any) and a traditional navigable water, even though a significant nexus finding is not required as a matter of law. If the waterbody° is not an RPW, or a wetland directly abutting an RPW, a JD will require additional data to determine if the waterbody has a significant nexus with a TNW. If the tributary has adjacent wetlands, the significant nexus evaluation must consider the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands. This significant nexus evaluation that combines, for analytical purposes, the tributary and all of its adjacent wetlands is used whether the review area identified in the JD request is the tributary, or its adjacent wetlands, or both. If the JD covers a tributary with adjacent wetlands, complete Section III.B.1 for the tributary, Section III.B.2 for any onsite wetlands, and Section III.B.3 for all wetlands adjacent to that tributary, both onsite and offsite. The determination whether a significant nexus exists is determined in Section III.0 below. 1. Characteristics of non-TNWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNW (i) General Area Conditions: Watershed size: Pick List Drainage area: Pick List Average annual rainfall: inches Average annual snowfall: inches (ii) Physical Characteristics: (a) Relationship with TNW: ❑ Tributary flows directly into TNW. ❑ Tributary flows through Pick List tributaries before entering TNW. Project waters are Pick List river miles from TNW. Project waters are Pick List river miles from RPW. Project waters are Pick List aerial (straight) miles from TNW. Project waters are Pick List aerial (straight) miles from RPW. Project waters cross or serve as state boundaries. Explain: Identify flow route to TNW5: Tributary stream order, if known: Note that the Instructional Guidebook contains additional information regarding swales, ditches, washes, and erosional features generally and in the and West. ' Flow route can be described by identifying, e.g., tributary a, which flows through the review area, to flow into tributary b, which then flows into TNW. (b) General Tributary Characteristics (check all that annlv): Tributary is: ❑ Natural ❑ Artificial (man-made). Explain: ❑ Manipulated (man -altered). Explain: Tributary properties with respect to top of bank (estimate): Average width: feet Average depth: feet Average side slopes: HNN. Primary tributary substrate composition (check all that apply): ❑ Silts ❑ Sands ❑ Concrete ❑ Cobbles ❑ Gravel ❑ Muck ❑ Bedrock ❑ Vegetation. Type/% cover: 10 ❑ Other. Explain: Tributary condition/stability [e.g., highly eroding, sloughing banks]. Explain: highly eroding. Presence of run/riffle/ ool complexes. Explain: none flat. Tributary geometry: Tributary gradient (approximate average slope): 60 % (c) Flow: Tributary provides for: Now Estimate average number of flow events in review area/year: Describe flow regime: Other information on duration and volume: Surface flow is: IBM . Characteristics: Subsurface flow: . Explain findings: ❑ Dye (or other) test performed: Tributary has (check all that apply): ❑ Bed and banks ❑ OHWM6 (check all indicators that apply): ❑ clear, natural line impressed on the bank ❑ the presence of litter and debris ❑ changes in the character of soil ❑ destruction of terrestrial vegetation ❑ shelving ❑ the presence of wrack line ❑ vegetation matted down, bent, or absent ❑ sediment sorting ❑ leaf litter disturbed or washed away ❑ scour ❑ sediment deposition ❑ multiple observed or predicted flow events ❑ water staining ❑ abrupt change in plant community ❑ other (list): ❑ Discontinuous OHWM.' Explain: If factors other than the OHWM were used to determine lateral extent of CWA jurisdiction (check all that apply): IM High Tide Line indicated by: M Mean High Water Mark indicated by: ❑ oil or scum line along shore objects ❑ survey to available datum; ❑ fine shell or debris deposits (foreshore) ❑ physical markings; ❑ physical markings/characteristics ❑ vegetation lines/changes in vegetation types. ❑ tidal gauges ❑ other (list): (iii) Chemical Characteristics: Characterize tributary (e.g., water color is clear, discolored, oily film; water quality; general watershed characteristics, etc.). Explain: Identify specific pollutants, if known: 6A natural or man-made discontinuity in the OHWM does not necessarily sever jurisdiction (e.g., where the stream temporarily flows underground, or where the OHWM has been removed by development or agricultural practices). Where there is a break in the OHWM that is unrelated to the waterbody's flow regime (e.g., flow over a rock outcrop or through a culvert), the agencies will look for indicators of flow above and below the break. 'Ibid. (iv) Biological Characteristics. Channel supports (check all that apply): ❑ Riparian corridor. Characteristics (type, average width): ❑ Wetland fringe. Characteristics: ❑ Habitat for: ❑ Federally Listed species. Explain findings: ❑ Fish/spawn areas. Explain findings: ❑ Other environmentally -sensitive species. Explain findings: ❑ Aquatic/wildlife diversity. Explain findings: 2. Characteristics of wetlands adjacent to non-TNW that flow directly or indirectly into TNW (i) Physical Characteristics: (a) General Wetland Characteristics: Properties: Wetland size: acres Wetland type. Explain: Wetland quality. Explain: Project wetlands cross or serve as state boundaries. Explain: (b) General Flow Relationship with Non-TNW: Flow is: kQExplain: Surface flow is Characteristics: Subsurface flow: JIM. Explain findings: ❑ Dye (or other) test performed: (c) Wetland Adjacency Determination with Non-TNW: ❑ Directly abutting ❑ Not directly abutting ❑ Discrete wetland hydrologic connection. Explain: ❑ Ecological connection. Explain: ❑ Separated by berm/barrier. Explain: (d) Proximity (Relationship) to TNW Project wetlands are river miles from TNW. Project waters are aerial (straight) miles from TNW. Flow is from: Estimate approximate location of wetland as within the 1#8= floodplain. (ii) Chemical Characteristics: Characterize wetland system (e.g., water color is clear, brown, oil film on surface; water quality; general watershed characteristics; etc.). Explain: Identify specific pollutants, if known: (iii) Biological Characteristics. Wetland supports (check all that apply): ❑ Riparian buffer. Characteristics (type, average width): ❑ Vegetation type/percent cover. Explain: ❑ Habitat for: ❑ Federally Listed species. Explain findings: ❑ Fish/spawn areas. Explain findings: ❑ Other environmentally -sensitive species. Explain findings: ❑ Aquatic/wildlife diversity. Explain findings: 3. Characteristics of all wetlands adjacent to the tributary (if an All wetland(s) being considered in the cumulative analysis: Approximately ( ) acres in total are being considered in the cumulative analysis. For each wetland, specify the following: Directly abuts? (YIN) Size (in acres) Directly abuts? (Y/N) Size (in acres) Summarize overall biological, chemical and physical functions being performed: C. SIGNIFICANT NEXUS DETERMINATION A significant nexus analysis will assess the flow characteristics and functions of the tributary itself and the functions performed by any wetlands adjacent to the tributary to determine if they significantly affect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of a TNW. For each of the following situations, a significant nexus exists if the tributary, in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, has more than a speculative or insubstantial effect on the chemical, physical and/or biological integrity of a TNW. Considerations when evaluating significant nexus include, but are not limited to the volume, duration, and frequency of the flow of water in the tributary and its proximity to a TNW, and the functions performed by the tributary and all its adjacent wetlands. It is not appropriate to determine significant nexus based solely on any specific threshold of distance (e.g. between a tributary and its adjacent wetland or between a tributary and the TNW). Similarly, the fact an adjacent wetland lies within or outside of a floodplain is not solely determinative of significant nexus. Draw connections between the features documented and the effects on the TNW, as identified in the Rapanos Guidance and discussed in the Instructional Guidebook. Factors to consider include, for example: • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to carry pollutants or flood waters to TNWs, or to reduce the amount of pollutants or flood waters reaching a TNW? • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), provide habitat and lifecycle support functions for fish and other species, such as feeding, nesting, spawning, or rearing young for species that are present in the TNW? • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to transfer nutrients and organic carbon that support downstream foodwebs? • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have other relationships to the physical, chemical, or biological integrity of the TNW? Note: the above list of considerations is not inclusive and other functions observed or known to occur should be documented below: 1. Significant nexus findings for non-RPW that has no adjacent wetlands and flows directly or indirectly into TNWs. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary itself, then go to Section III.D: 2. Significant nexus findings for non-RPW and its adjacent wetlands, where the non-RPW flows directly or indirectly into TNWs. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to Section III.D: 3. Significant nexus findings for wetlands adjacent to an RPW but that do not directly abut the RPW. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to Section III.D: D. DETERMINATIONS OF JURISDICTIONAL FINDINGS. THE SUBJECT WATERS/WETLANDS ARE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): 1. TNWs and Adjacent Wetlands. Check all that apply and provide size estimates in review area: TNWs: 101 linear feet 194width (ft), Or, 0.45 acres. Wetlands adjacent to TNWs: 0 acres. 2. RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. Tributaries of TNWs where tributaries typically flow year-round are jurisdictional. Provide data and rationale indicating that tributary is perennial: Tributaries of TNW where tributaries have continuous flow "seasonally" (e.g., typically three months each year) are jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.B. Provide rationale indicating that tributary flows seasonally: Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply): Tributary waters: linear feet width (ft). Other non -wetland waters: acres. Identify type(s) of waters: 3. Non-RPWss that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. Waterbody that is not a TNW or an RPW, but flows directly or indirectly into a TNW, and it has a significant nexus with a TNW is jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.C. Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters within the review area (check all that apply): Tributary waters: linear feet width (ft). Other non -wetland waters: acres. Identify type(s) of waters: 4. Wetlands directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. Wetlands directly abut RPW and thus are jurisdictional as adjacent wetlands. Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow year-round. Provide data and rationale indicating that tributary is perennial in Section III.D.2, above. Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directly abutting an RPW: Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow "seasonally." Provide data indicating that tributary is seasonal in Section III.13 and rationale in Section III.D.2, above. Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directly abutting an RPW: Provide acreage estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area: acres. 5. Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. Wetlands that do not directly abut an RPW, but when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent and with similarly situated adjacent wetlands, have a significant nexus with a TNW are jurisidictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.C. Provide acreage estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area: acres. 6. Wetlands adjacent to non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. Wetlands adjacent to such waters, and have when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent and with similarly situated adjacent wetlands, have a significant nexus with a TNW are jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.C. Provide estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area: acres. 7. Impoundments of jurisdictional waters.' As a general rule, the impoundment of a jurisdictional tributary remains jurisdictional. Demonstrate that impoundment was created from "waters of the U.S.," or Demonstrate that water meets the criteria for one of the categories presented above (1-6), or Demonstrate that water is isolated with a nexus to commerce (see E below). E. ISOLATED [INTERSTATE OR INTRA -STATE] WATERS, INCLUDING ISOLATED WETLANDS, THE USE, DEGRADATION OR DESTRUCTION OF WHICH COULD AFFECT INTERSTATE COMMERCE, INCLUDING ANY SUCH WATERS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):10 which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes. from which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce. which are or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce. Interstate isolated waters. Explain: Other factors. Explain: Identify water body and summarize rationale supporting determination: 8See Footnote # 3. v To complete the analysis refer to the key in Section III.D.6 of the Instructional Guidebook. 10 Prior to asserting or declining CWA jurisdiction based solely on this category, Corps Districts will elevate the action to Corps and EPA HQ for review consistent with the process described in the Corps/EPA Memorandum Regarding CWA Act Jurisdiction Following Rapanos. Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply): Tributary waters: linear feet width (ft). Other non -wetland waters: acres. Identify type(s) of waters: Wetlands: acres. F. NON -JURISDICTIONAL WATERS, INCLUDING WETLANDS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): If potential wetlands were assessed within the review area, these areas did not meet the criteria in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and/or appropriate Regional Supplements. Review area included isolated waters with no substantial nexus to interstate (or foreign) commerce. ❑ Prior to the Jan 2001 Supreme Court decision in "SWANCC," the review area would have been regulated based solely on the "Migratory Bird Rule" (MBR). Waters do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such a finding is required for jurisdiction. Explain: Other: (explain, if not covered above): Provide acreage estimates for non jurisdictional waters in the review area, where the sole potential basis of jurisdiction is the MBR factors (i.e., presence of migratory birds, presence of endangered species, use of water for irrigated agriculture), using best professional 'udgment (check all that apply): Non -wetland waters (i.e., rivers, streams): linear feet width (ft). Lakes/ponds: acres. Other non -wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource: Wetlands: acres. Provide acreage estimates for non jurisdictional waters in the review area that do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such a finding is required for jurisdiction (check all that apply): Non -wetland waters (i.e., rivers, streams): linear feet, width (ft). Lakes/ponds: acres. Other non -wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource: Wetlands: acres. SECTION IV: DATA SOURCES. A. SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for JD (check all that apply - checked items shall be included in case file and, where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below): Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant: Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant. ❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report. ❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Data sheets prepared by the Corps: Corps navigable waters' study: U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ❑ USGS NHD data. ❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps. U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: State/Local wetland inventory map(s): FEMA/FIRM maps: 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929) Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date): or ❑ Other (Name & Date): Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter: Applicable/supporting case law: Applicable/supporting scientific literature: Other information (please specify): B. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD: UNITED STATES MOUTH OF WILSON QUADRANGLENORTH .ak DEPAIRCINIA RTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 5 MINUTE S IERESN T VOPOCRAVHiq fdF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY "' ulm." 1" 'I '."�'�" I if 70 31 oe 1 C _- Ir IL it v jr vok r ° �.. All b. ,,`y� ` r, ,. ger ,.11 ^� y . 4` -•`.,.w AL A g M., -d eE,led .M ➢ud:SME to Me fieokgcl tiurver UCCS W.t - Mm•.ww 1 n n � MOUTH OF WILSON N. „ r DIVISION TOPOGRAPHIC :. I, —Brett H.. Scud der—des'igh.ate Glen Sullivan, of Foggy. Mo.Ont4ifl Nursery, -, to act as my duly authorized agent concerning all US Army Corps of'Engloeers and NC'DENR permitting regarding the stream bank restoration project on my property. in All,eghany_County, NC. Brett H. Scudder Name .253 River Mountain Drive,, Piney Creek-,. NC Ptop6rty Address -850-46171674 Phone number Fax number Bkudder-29ftmaiLconi E-mail address rch 14, 2019: Signature 60 0 60 120 180 GRAPHIC SCALE — FEET SUMMARY TABLE ACTIVITY REACH Reach Length 101 Feet No. Instream SbWures 1 Length (in ft) Impacted Dy Instream Structures 10 Length (in ft) of Streambank Sloping 101 Length (in ft) of Live Stake Planting 100 Riparian Buffer Planting (Acres) 0.04 Arae Disturbed During Consbuction (Arises) 0.04 �°1\0 PP� House 0 lope 0+00 - 1 +01 Rock 0+50 Vane @ /PPS°X / FLORIDA TRUST MANAGEMENT SERVICES o,00 LLC, AS TRUSTEE OF THE PINEY CREEK LAND TRUST DEED BOOK 356, PAGE 93 LOT 6 RIVER MOUNTAIN ESTATES SECTION A PLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 17 LEGEND: Bank resloping 0 Rock Vane SITE PLAN Scudder Project PNEY CMMX Ta1NMP, AUE%Wff COt1N1Y, NORM QWMW DATE: 1.t 2019 1 408 Nm 3cudd.r Foggy Mountain Nursery 2251 ED LITHE ROAD MUM NC 25615 T.P. (336) 364-5323 VICINITY MAP 'Ory Cr.M J '•s R 15a Site 1 r ILU s Ta.o d'U65 � R,tur LEGEND: Bank resloping 0 Rock Vane SITE PLAN Scudder Project PNEY CMMX Ta1NMP, AUE%Wff COt1N1Y, NORM QWMW DATE: 1.t 2019 1 408 Nm 3cudd.r Foggy Mountain Nursery 2251 ED LITHE ROAD MUM NC 25615 T.P. (336) 364-5323 FIGURE 5. Typical bank reshaping and revegetation plan. Cross-section view before work (existing condition) Pasture grasses, little valve for bank stabilization or stream shading. * y � ,..................................................... Vertical bank showing area to be ............................... reshaped. Cross-section view after work Rooted trees, 2' to 6' tall. qP Herbaceous vegetation. Live stakes 18" to 24" in length. Erosion control blanket 4 - 8 ft wide, anchored with wooden stakes/live stakes. 1 Ilk Water level FIGURE %. Typical rock vane structure showing plan and cross-section views. Photograph shows a rock vane constructed in the South Fork New River at the Wagoner Road Access, New River State Park. PLAN VIEW le 2 Station 0+50-0+00