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Environmental Review Checklist
Please attach this page to your final application along with agency comments, even if
comments state that no permit is required.
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The following programs have reviewed the proposed RTP Project:
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
�/.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
✓ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Clearinghouse)
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Patios, Administrator
Governor Pat McCrory Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susan Kluttz Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
December 6, 2016
Joe Furman
Watauga County
331 Queen Street, Suite A
Boone, NC 28607
Re: Construct Middle Fork Greenway Segment Along US 321 from Niley Cook Road to Tweetsie
Railroad, Watauga County, ER 16-2101
Dear Mr. Furman:
Thank you for your letter of November 4, 2016, 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.reviewna ncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
Ramona M. Bartos
Location: 109 Fast Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
May 9, 2017
Mr. Joseph A. Furman
Watauga County
Department of Planning and Inspections
126 Poplar Grove Connector, Ste. 201
Boone, North Carolina 28607
Dear Mr. Furman:
Subject: Middle Fork Greenway Trail, Middle Fork New River, Watauga County, North
Carolina
We have reviewed the information provided in your correspondence dated April 16, 2018
(received via email on that same date). The following comments are submitted in accordance
with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C.
661-667e); the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.); and section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to our records and a review of the information you provided, no federally listed
species or their habitats occur in the project area. Therefore, we believe the requirements under
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act are fulfilled. However, obligations under section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this
identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously
considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this
review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the
identified action.
We appreciate the opportunity to review this project and supports its objective to provide public
recreation access. Please contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 229, if
you have any questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-18-257.
Sincerely,
- - original signed - -

Janet A. Mizzi
Field Supervisor
E -Copy: Andrea Leslie, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission,
[e-mail]

Joe Furman
From: Fuemmeler, Amanda J CIV (US) <[e-mail]. mil>
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 10:24 AM
To: Joe Furman
Subject: RE: Request for review and comment
Mr. Furman,
Thank you for the information concerning the Town's plans for sections of the Middle Fork Greenway. It appears that
there may be portions of the project that may impact jurisdictional streams and/or wetlands. We recommend that the
alignment along with any attendant features such as parking, river access, etc. be evaluated for the presence of
jurisdictional waters and that information submitted to our office for review/confirmation along with detailed plans
showing potential impacts to these areas. Guidance on submitting this information (Obtaining a Jurisdictional
Determination) can be found at: http://www.saw,usace.army.mii/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Jurisdiction/
Once this information is received, we can provide more clarification with regards to the appropriate type of Department
of the Army permitting procedures and requirements if it appears that there will be impacts to any jurisdictional areas. I
am also available to review the alignment during an on-site review/pre-application meeting if you prefer. Please feel
free to contact me with questions or need additional information, thanks.
Amanda Jones
Regulatory Specialist
USACE, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
828-271-7980 ext. 4225
-----Original Message -----
From: Joe Furman [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 4:15 PM
To: Fuemmeler, Amanda J CIV (US) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Request for review and comment
Ms. Jones,
Please see the attached request for review and comment. Thanks.
Joseph A. Furman, AICP
Director, Watauga County Planning & Inspections and Economic Development
126 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite 201
Boone, NC 28607
Joseph A. Furman, AICP I
Director, Watauga County Planning & Inspections and Economic Development
331 Queen Street, Suite A
Boone, NC 28607
[phone]
[phone] (fax)
joe,[e-mail]

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
Environmental
Quality
May 21, 2018
Joseph A. Furman, AICP
Director, Watauga County Planning & Inspections and Economic Development
126 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite 201
Boone, NC 28607
RE: Environmental Review-2019-RTP-NC—Middle Fork Greenway
Proposal is to build a 10 -ft wide greenway trail from the northern end of Tweetsie Railroad to
Niley Cook Road (approx. 5,000 ft.) and develop a trailhead park at Niley Cook Road to include
parking, picnic shelter, river access, play area and interpretive signage.
Watauga County
DEQii1708
Dear Mr. Furman,
The NC Department of Public Safety Emergency Management is participating in NC Department
Environmental Quality internal environmental review process. The goal of this collaboration is to help
expedite the environmental reviews for applicants applying for Recreational Trails Program funding
through NCDNCR-Division of Parks and Recreations and the State Trails Program.
Based in the information provided, several of the programs have identified permits that may be required
and offered some valuable guidance to minimize impacts to the natural resources, aquatic and
terrestrial wildlife resources within and around the project area. Their comments are attached for your
review and consideration.
The Department will continue to be available to assist you through the permitting processes. I suggest
you contact Marcia Allocco, Winston-Salem Regional Office Permit Assistance Coordinator, with any
questions pertaining to regulatory requirements and the permitting processes. She can be reached at
[phone] or [e-mail] .
Thank you for the opportunity to respond. We look forward to working with you on future projects.
Sincerely,
641�_
Lyn B. Hardison
DEACS, Permit Assistance Coordinator and Environmental Projects Officer
Attachments
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
217 West Jones Street 11601 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, Noah Carolina 27889

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Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Date: April 26, 2018
To: Michael Scott, Director
Division of Waste Management
Through: Qu Qi, LG
Federal Remediation Branch
From: Katie Tatum
Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch
Subject: DEQ#1708 Middle Fork Greenway, Watauga County, North Carolina
ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
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The Superfund Section has reviewed the proximity of sites under its jurisdiction to the Middle Fork
Greenway project. The proposed project is for the construction of a 10 -ft wide greenway trail from the
northern end of Tweetsie Railroad to Niley Cook Road and develop a trailhead at Niley Cook Road to include
parking, picnic shelter, river access, play area and interpretive signage.
No sites were identified within one mile of the project as shown on the attached report.
Please contact Qu Qi at 919.707.8213 if you have any questions.
State ofNarth Caroline I Environmental Quality I Waste Management
1646 Mail Service Center 1 217 West Jones Street I Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
919 707 8200 Telephone

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Department of Environmental Quality
Project Review Form
Project NumberCounty
DEQ # 1708
Watauga
Date Received
4-17-2018
❑ Asheville
Date Response Due
May 1, 2018
Environmental Review - 2019 RTP Proposal - Along
the Middle Fork Greenway the
proposal is to build a 10 -ft wide
erg enway trail from the northern end of Tweetsie Railroad to Nilev Cook Road (approx. 5,000 ft.) and develoR
trailhead park at Nilev Cook Road to include parking,
picnic shelter, river access, play
area and interpretive si ng age.
Programs
UST)
This project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office
Sections
In -House Review
❑ Asheville
® Air
❑ Marine Fisheries ❑ Coastal Management
❑ Fayetteville
® DWR—All Water
® Waste Mgmt (Haz, solid, Inactive, Superfund &
Programs
UST)
❑ Mooresville
❑ Air Quality ® CC & PS Div. of
® Land Quality &
Emergency Mgmt
❑ Raleigh
Stormwater Programs
❑ Water Resources Management (Public Water,
Planning & Water Quality Program)
❑ Washington
❑ UST
❑ Shellfish Sanitation ❑ USFWS
❑ Wilmington
® Public Water
® Parks & Recreation ❑ USACE
® Winston-Salem
❑ NC Natural Heritage
❑ DWR —Transportation Unit_
® Wildlife Andrea Leslie ❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Wildlife (DOT)
Regional Coordinator Sign -off:
Date:
In -House Reviewer/Agency:
19 April 2018
John D. Brubaker, PE, CFM, NFIP
Coordinator, Risk Management, DPS
Response (check all applicable)
❑ No objection to project as proposed
❑ No comment
❑ Insufficient information to complete review
® Other (specify or attach comments)
Comments: Portions of the proposed project will be within the floodway of Middle Fork. In accordance with 44
CFR 60.3.d, a hydraulic analysis shall be performed in
accordance with standard engineering practice to determine
the impacts to flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. Watauga County and the Town of
Boone shall review the proposed protect for compliance and issue permits in accordance with their flood damage
Prevention ordinances for all development within the Special
Flood Hazard Area.
Lyn Hardison —[e-mail] ncdenr.gov, 252-948-3842
943 Washington Square Mall

Waste Management
ENVIHONMENIAL WIALO♦
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
ROY COOPER
Oover nor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Se"elory
MICHAEL SCOTT
ou rclor
April 20, 2018
Michael Scott, Division Director through Sharon Brinkley
Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
DEQ Project #1708, Watauga County, N.C.
Watauga County/Blue Ridge Conservancy Middle Fork Greenway Trail Project
The Solid Waste Section has reviewed the environmental scoping document for the proposed Watauga
County and Blue Ridge Conservancy project to build a 10 -ft wide greenway trail from the northern end
of Tweetsie Railroad to Niley Cook Road (approx. 5,000 ft.) and develop a trailhead park at Niley Cook
Road to include parking, picnic shelter, river access, play area and interpretive signage, Watauga
County, North Carolina. The review has been completed and has found no adverse impact on the
surrounding community and likewise knows of no situations in the community, which would affect this
project from a solid waste perspective.
During construction, every feasible effort should be made to minimize the generation of waste, to
recycle materials for which viable markets exist, and to use recycled products and materials in the
development of this project where suitable. Any waste generated by this project that cannot be
beneficially reused or recycled must be disposed of at a solid waste management facility approved
to manage the respective waste type. The Section strongly recommends that any contractors are
required to provide proof of proper disposal for all waste generated as part of the project.
A list of permitted solid waste management facilities is available on the Solid Waste Section portal
site at: http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-manapement/waste-management-rules-data/solid-
waste-management-annual-reports/sol id-waste-permitted-faci lite -I ist.
Please contact Charles Gerstell, Environmental Senior Specialist, for any questions regarding solid
waste management. Mr. Gerstell may be reached at (704)-235-2144 or by email at
[e-mail].
Cc: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head
Charles Gerstell, Environmental Senior Specialist
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Waste Management
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 701 Swannanoa. NC 28778
8282%4S00

Department of Environmental Quality
Project Review Form
Project Numberunty
DEQ # 1708
Watauea
r
In -House Review
Date Received
4-17.2018
® Air
Date Response Due
May 1.2018
Environmental Review - 2019 RTP Proposal - Along
the Middle Fork Greenway the
nronosal is to build a 10 -ft wide
greenway trail from the northern end of Tweetsie Railroad to Niley Cook Road (apnrox 5,000 ft) and dev JQ]o
trailhead nark at Nilev
Cook Road to include parking,
picnic shelter, river access play
area and interpretivestere
❑ Mooresville
❑
Air Quality CC & PS Div. of
This project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office
Sections
In -House Review
❑ Asheville
® Air
❑
Marine Fisheries ❑ Coastal Management
❑ Fayetteville
® DWR — All Water
®
Waste Mgmt (Haz, solid, Inactive, Superfund &
Programs
UST)
❑ Mooresville
❑
Air Quality CC & PS Div. of
® Land Quality &
Emergency Mgmt
❑ Raleigh
Stormwater Programs
❑
Water Resources Management (Public Water,
Planning & Water Quality Program)
❑ Washington
❑ UST
❑
Shellfish Sanitation ❑ USFWS
❑ Wilmington
® Public Water
®
Parks & Recreation ❑ USACE
® Winston-Salem
❑
NC Natural Heritage
❑
DWR — Transportation Unit
®
Wildlife Andrea Leslie ❑ Cultural Resources
❑
Wildlife (DOT)
Regional Coordinator Sign -off:
Date:
In -H a Reviewer/Agency:
Response (check all applicable)
❑ No objection to project as proposed
0 N" o comment
❑ Insufficient information to complete review
❑ Other (specify or attach cotmnents)
Comments:
RETURN TO:
Lyn Hardison— Lyn.Hardison(&ncdenr.gov 252-948-3842
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington N C 27889
Courier No. 16-04-01

Department of Environmental Quality
Project Review Form
Project Number
DEQ # 1708
County Watauga
In -House Review
Date Received
4-17-2018
Date Response Due
May 1, 2018
Environmental Review 2019 RTP Proposal Alone
the Middle Fork Greenway the proposal is to build a 10 -ft wide
erg enway trail from the northern end of Tweetsie Railroad to Nilev Cook Road (approx
5,000 ft) and develop a
trailheadpark at Nilev Cook Road to include parking
picnic shelter river access play
area and mterorenve signage.
Programs
UST)
❑ Air Quality ® CC & PS Div. of
This project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office
Sections
In -House Review
❑ Asheville
® Air
❑ Marine Fisheries ❑ Coastal Management
❑ Fayetteville
® DWR — All Water
® Waste Mgmt (Haz, solid, Inactive, Superfund &
❑ Mooresville
Programs
UST)
❑ Air Quality ® CC & PS Div. of
® Land Quality &
Emergency Mgmt
❑ Raleigh
Stormwater Programs
❑ Water Resources Management (Public Water,
Planning & Water Quality Program)
❑ Washington
❑ UST
❑ Shellfish Sanitation ❑ USFWS
❑ Wilmington
® Public Water
® Parks & Recreation ❑ USACE
® Winston-Salem
❑ NC Natural Heritage
❑ D WR — Transportation Unit
® Wildlife Andrea Leslie ❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Wildlife (DOT)
Regional Coordinator Sign -off:
Date:
In -House Reviewer/Agency:
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Response (check all applicable)
❑ No objection to project as proposed ® No comment
❑ Insufficient information to complete review ❑ Other (specify or attach comments)
Comments:
RETURN TO:
Lyn Hardison — Lyn.Hardisonna ncdenr.gov, 252-948-3842
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington N C 27889
Courier No. 16-04-01

State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS
Reviewing Regional Office: WSRO
Project Number: [##1-1708 Due Date: 05/01/2018
County: Watauga
After review of this project it has been determined that the DEQ permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in order for this
project to comply with North Carolina Law. Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the
reverse of the form. All applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Regional Office.
DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form Page 1 of 3
January 2017/lbh
Normal Process
PERMITS
SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
Time
(statutory time
limit)
Permit to construct & operate wastewater
Application 90 days before begins construction or award of
❑
treatment facilities, non-standard sewer system
construction contracts. On-site inspection may be required. Post-
30 days
extensions & sewer systems that do not
application technical conference usual.
(90 days)
discharge into state surface waters.
Permit to construct & operate, sewer
extensions involving gravity sewers, pump
Fast -Track Permitting program consists of the submittal of an
3days
F1
stations and farce mains discharging into a
application and an engineer's certification that the project meets all
(N/A)
sewer collection
applicable State rules and Division Minimum Design Criteria.
system
NPDES - permit to discharge Into surface water
Application 180 days before begins activity. On-site inspection. Pre -
and/or permit to operate and construct
application conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit to construct
90-120 days
wastewater facilities discharging into state
wastewater treatment facility -granted after NPDES. Reply time, 30 days
(N/A)
surface waters.
after receipt of plans or Issue of NPDES permit -whichever is later.
E]Water
Use Permit
Pre -application technical conference usually necessary.
30 days
(N/A)
Complete application must be received and permit issued prior to the
❑
Well Construction Permit
installation of a groundwater monitoring well located on property not
7 days
owned by the applicant, and for a large capacity (>100,000 gallons per
(15 days)
day) water supply well.
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property
❑
Dredge Fill Permit
owner. On-site inspection. Pre -application conference usual. Filling may
55 days
and
require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of Administration and
(90 days)
Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution
Application must be submitted and permit received prior to
❑
Abatement facilities and/or Emission Sources as
construction and operation of the source. If a permit is required
90 days
per 15 A NCAC (2Q.0100 thru 2Q.0300)
in an area without local zoning, then there are additional
requirements and timelines (2Q.0113).
Any open burning associated with subject
60 days
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proposal must be in compliance with 15 A NCAC
N/A
(90 days)
2D.1900
Demolition or renovations of structures
Please Note -The Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) of the N.C.
containing asbestos material must be In
Department of Health and Human Services, must be notified of plans to
®
compliance with 15 A NCAC 20.1110 (a) (1)
demolish a building, including residences for commercial or industrial
60 days
which requires notification and removal prior to
expansion, even if no asbestos is present in the building.
(90 days)
demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group
919-707-5950
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion &
sedimentation control plan will be required if one or more acres are to be disturbed. Plan must be filed with and approved
20 days
®
by applicable Regional Office (Land Quality Section) at least 30 days before beginning activity. A NPDES Construction
(30 days)
Stormwater permit (NC(3010000) is also usually issued should design features meet minimum requirements. A fee of $65
forthe first acre or any part of an acre. An express review option is available with additional fees.
Sedimentation and erosion control must be addressed in accordance with NCDOT's approved program. Particular
(30 days)
F-1
attention should be given to design and installation of appropriate perimeter sediment trapping devices as well as stable
Stormwater conveyances and outlets.
Sedimentation and erosion control must be addressed in accordance with _ Local Government's approved program.
Based on Local
❑
Particular attention should be given to design and installation of appropriate perimeter sediment trapping devices as well
Program
as stable Stormwater conveyances and outlets.
❑
Compliance with ISA NCAC 2H .0126 - NPDES Stormwater Program which regulates three types of activities: Industrial,
30-60 days
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System & Construction activities that disturb 21 acre.
(90 days)
Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H 1000 -State Stormwater Permitting Programs regulate site development and post-
45 days
❑
construction Stormwater runoff control. Areas subject to these permit programs include all 20 coastal counties, and
(90 days)
various other counties and watersheds throughout the state.
DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form Page 1 of 3
January 2017/lbh

State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS
Reviewing Regional Office: WSRO
Project Number: [##)-1708 Due Date: 05/01/2018
County: Watauga
DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form Page 2 of 3
January 2017/lbh
Normal Process
PERMITS
SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
Time
(s[a[utorytime
limit)
On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with DEQ Bond amount
❑
Mining Permit
varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land. Affected
30 days
area greater than one acre must be permitted. The appropriate bond
(60 days)
must be received before the permit can be Issued.
If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans, inspect
construction, and certify construction is according to DEQ approved
❑
Dam Safety Permit
plans. May also require a permit under mosquito control program. And
30 days
a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is necessary
(60 days)
to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of $200.00 must
accompany the application. An additional processing fee based on a
percentage or the total project cost will be required upon completion.
E]
Oil Oil Refining Facilities -
N/A
90-220 days
(N/A)
File surety bond of $5,000 with DEC. running to State of NC conditional
10 days
❑
Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well
that any well opened by drill operator shall, upon abandonment, be
N/A
plugged according to DEQ rules and regulations.
E]
Geophysical Exploration Permit
Application filed with DEQ at least 10 days prior to issue of permit.
10 days
Application by letter. No standard application form.
N/A
Application fee based on structure size is charged. Must include
15-20 days
❑
State Lakes Construction Permit
descriptions & drawings of structure & proof of ownership of riparian
N/A
property
Compliance with the T15A 02H .0500 Certifications are required
60 days
El
401 Water Quality Certification
whenever construction or operation of facilities will result in a
(130 days)
discharge into navigable water as described in 33 CFR part 323.
Compliance with Catawba, Goose Creek, Jordan Lake, Randleman, Tar Pamlico or Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules is required.
❑
Buffer requirements: http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-
branch/401-wetlands-buffer-perm its/401-riparian-buffer-protection-program
Nutrient Offset: Loading requirements for nitrogen and phosphorus In the Neuse and Tar -Pamlico River basins, and in the
Jordan and Falls Lake watersheds, as part of the nutrient -management strategies in these areas. DWR nutrient offset
❑
information:
http:/Idea nc gov/about/divisions/water-resources/planning/nonooint-source-management/nutrient-offset-information
❑
CAMA Permit for MAJOR development
$250.00 - $475.00 fee must accompany application
75 days
(150 days)
❑
CAMA Permit for MINOR development
$100.00 fee must accompany application
22 days
(25 days)
❑
Abandonment of any wells, if required must be In accordance with Title 15A. Subchapter 2[.0100.
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Notification of the proper regional office is requested if "orphan" underground storage tanks (USTS) are discovered during
any excavation operation.
Plans and specifications for the construction, expansion, or alteration of a public water system must be approved by the
Division of Water Resources/Public Water Supply Section prior to the award of a contract or the initiation of construction
®
as per 15A NCAC 18C .0300 et. seq., Plans and specifications should be submitted to 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
30 days
North Carolina 27699-1634. All public water supply systems must comply with state and federal drinking water monitoring
requirements. For more information, contact the Public Water Supply Section, [phone].
If existing water lines will be relocated during the construction, plans for the water line relocation must be submitted to
®
the Division of Water Resources/Public Water Supply Section at 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
30 days
1634. For more information, contact the Public Water Supply Section, [phone].
Plans and specifications for the construction, expansion, or alteration of the _water system must be approved
❑
through the _ delegated plan approval authority. Please contact them at _for further information.
DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form Page 2 of 3
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State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS
Reviewing Regional Office: WSRO
Project Number: [##]-1708 Due Date: 05/01/2018
County: Watauga
Other Comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to comment authority)
Division
Initials
No
comment
Comments
Date
Review
DAQ
LDE
❑ Mooresville Regional Office
see above
4/23/18
DWR-WQROS
(Aquifer & Surface)
&
❑
&
Phone: [phone]
DWR-PWS
EAH
❑
See above.
5/1/18
DEMUR (LQ&SW)
MEG
❑
See Above
4/20/18
DWM — UST
LME
❑
See above
4/24/18
Other Comments
El/
/
❑ Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive,
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
❑ Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall,
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
❑ Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300,
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
❑ Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,
Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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January 2017/lbh
REGIONAL OFFICES
Questions regarding
these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below.
❑ Asheville Regional Office
❑ Fayetteville Regional Office
❑ Mooresville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
225 Green Street, Suite 714,
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301,
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Mooresville, INC 28115
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
❑ Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive,
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
❑ Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall,
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
❑ Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300,
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
❑ Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,
Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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January 2017/lbh

a
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
Governor Roy Cooper
February 7, 2018
Ben Lucas
Blue Ridge Conservancy
166 Furman Rd, Ste C
Boone, NC 28607
RE: Lillis Property; Lillis Property
Dear Ben Lucas:
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton
NCNHDE-5292
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These
results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
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 and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one -mile radius of the
project area, if any, are also included in this report.
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.
Also please note that 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 an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is 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 roomy b tl r _ ncdcr.aov or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
MAILINGAIDDRESS: Telephone: [phone] LOCATION:
1651 Mail Service Center mm.ncnhp.org 121 West Jones Sheet
Raleigh, NO 27699-1651 Raleigh, NO 276D3

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Lillis Property
Project No. Lillis Property
February 7, 2018
NCNHDE-5292
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO 10 Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Freshwater Fish 13450 Exoglossum laurae Tonguetied Minnow 2016-06-17 E 3 -Medium --- Significantly G4 S2
Rare
Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating^"l
NEW/South Fork New River Aquatic Habitat n/a (Not Applicable) 02 (Very High)
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Blue Ridge Conservancy Easement Blue Ridge Conservancy Private
Blue Ridge Conservancy Preserve Blue Ridge Conservancy Private
NOTE: If the proposed project intersects wth a mnservatioNmanaged area, please contact the landowner directly for additional Information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Natural
Heritage Area (RHA), or Fedarelly-liated species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explansion of status designations and codes can be found at ties //ncnhdlinatureaarvenmrmmentri ln. Data query generated on February 7,2018;source:NCNHP, DO October 2017. Please resubmit
your information request if more than one year elapses before project Initiation as new information is congnually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Lillis Property
Project No. Lillis Property
February 7, 2018
NCNHDE-5292
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal
State
Global State
Group Observation Occurrence Status
Status
Rank Rank
Date Rank
Butterfly 28790 Polygonia progne Gray Comma 2008-09-13 E 5 -Very ---
Significantly
G5 S11
Low
Rare
Freshwater Fish 13450 Exoglossum laurae Tonguetied Minnow 2016-06-17 E 3 -Medium ---
Significantly
G4 S2
Rare
Freshwater Fish 17815 Phenacobius teretulus Kanawha Minnow 2016-06-08 E 3 -Medium ---
Special
G3G4 S3
Concern
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating tCr�-, �'" f` Collective Rating
NEW/South Fork New River Aquatic Habitat n/a (Not Applicable) C2 (Very High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Blue RidgeConservancyEasement Blue Ridge Conservancy Private
Blue Ridge Conservancy Preserve Blue Ridge Conservancy Private
Definitions and an explanation of status designators and codes ran be found at hill unwinds na oralc„memmatn. Data query generated on February 7,2018; source : NCNHP, Qb October 2017. 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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