20190956 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190717

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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
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned *
Version#*
20190956
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:
Cathey's Creek WTP Intake Rehabilitation and Stream Restoration
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Greg Jennings
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
7/17/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Cathay's Creek
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
WS-II;Tr,HOW,CA
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.212517 -82.783222
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Transylvania
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)
F 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 Nationwide Permit (NWP)
F- Regional General Permit (RGP)
r- Standard (IP)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

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):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
P 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F Individual Permit
27 - Restoration
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
F Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
19. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
O Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
Q Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
C Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
City of Brevard
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
2d. Address
Street Address
95 West Main St
Address Line 2
City
State / Rwince / Fbjion
Brevard
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28712
USA
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
r Yes r No
rYes rNo

1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Brevard
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
1161 Catheys Creek Rd
Address Line 2
City
Brevard
Postal / Zip Code
28712
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Cathey's Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-II;Tr,HQW,CA
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
French Broad
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101050104
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
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:*
This project proposes to restore 1150 linear feet of Cathay's Creek and 213 linear feet of Kuydendall Creek to improve ecological conditions and streambank stability. The streams
currently have eroding banks causing impacts to water quality and habitat conditions. The mostly forested watershed drainage area is 11 square miles on Cathay's Creek at the
downstream end of the project. The City of Brevard Water Treatment Plant is located on the right side of Cathey's Creek along the lower 600 linear feet of the project. The property
includes energy transmission lines, gravel roads, water treatment plant infrastructure, and forest.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r 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)
USGS NC_Rosman_20160705_TM_geo.pdf 30.69MB
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)
NRCS Soil Map.pdf 252.69KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1500
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The stream channels will be restored using natural channel design techniques and native vegetation to improve ecological conditions and streambank stability. The project will provide a
sustainable ecosystem with limited eroding banks upstream of the water intake.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The stream channels will be restored by grading the channel and streambanks to a naturally stable morphology and adding native vegetation for bank protection and soil strength. In -
stream rock and log vanes will be used to maintain grade control, enhance bedform diversity, and protect streambanks from erosive hydraulic forces. Illative riparian vegetation will be
established to support long-term stream health. The project will have a positive impact on the downstream watershed by reducing sediment loading. Equipment will include trackhoe
excavators and track trucks for grading and structure installation.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
Sa. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the propertyor 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 PVA
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
Sd1. 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 partof 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 17 Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r" Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
1]3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name * 3e. Stream Type * 3f. Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1 Restoration Permanent Stabilization Cathey's Creek Perennial Both 40 1,150
Average (feet) (linear feet)
Restoration Permanent Stabilization Kuykendall
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31
S2
Creek
Perennial
Both
22
Average (feet)
213
(linearfeet)
. Total permanent stream impacts:
1,363
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
214
3j. Comments:
31
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Stream restoration is needed to achieve ecological objectives and to infrastructure protection at the water intake. Impacts will be minimized by
maintaining most of the e>asting stream channel and natural riparian buffer in place.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Construction impacts will be minimized by limiting in -channel work to low -flow conditions and temporarily diverting flow around the work zones with
native cobble berms. Streambanks and other disturbed areas will be stabilized within 3 days using grass seeds, straw mulch, and biodegradable
erosion control mat. No impacts to ebsting wetlands will occur. Existing healthy stream buffers will be protected to the maximum
eMent possible.
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:
No loss of stream channel will occur.

F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent toprotected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
What type of SCM are you providing?
Level Spreader
Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
jJ Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flowthrough the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
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:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstate/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
1b. 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 (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? *
r Yes r No
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
Decision Memo issued by USDA Forest Service authorized the City of Brevard to conduct stream restoration activities
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.
No new development is associated with this restoration project.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor 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?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.

Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No
What Federal Agency is involved?
USDA Forest Service
5e. 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
5g. 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
r Unknown
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS
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?*
https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmpper/
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?*
Archaeological Survey completed by TRC Environmental Corp
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
TRC - Catheys Creek draft report 1-18-2019.pdf 21.94MB
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:
No -rise impact documented using HEC -RAS model
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search#searchresultsanchor
Miscellaneous
Comments
Part of the project is located on USDA Forest Service property. Attached is the Decision Memo signed by the Forest Supervisor authorizing the City of Brevard to proceed with this
project. Also attached is the Special Use Permit for water withdrawal. Funding for this project is provided by the NC Division of Water Infrastructure Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
USDA Forest Svc Amendment for Special -Use Authorization. pdf
USDA Forest Svc Decision Memo Catheys_ Creek_signedDM.PDF
Signature
R By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
49.74KB
473.04KB
• 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:
Greg Jennings
Signature
Date
7/17/2019

Imagery................................................NAIP, January 2010Roads..............................................©2006-2010 Tele AtlasNames...............................................................GNIS, 2010Hydrography.................National Hydrography Dataset, 2010Contours............................National Elevation Dataset, 2010
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USDA
DECISION MEMO
CATHEYS CREEK MUNICIPAL WATER INTAKE IMPROVEMENT &
ASSOCIATED STREAM RESTORATION
U.S. FOREST SERVICE
PISGAH RANGER DISTRICT, PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
BACKGROUND
For approximately 40 years, the City of Brevard has been authorized under a special use permit
to maintain a water intake on Catheys Creek. Over time, due to high flows and the current water
intake design, excessive sedimentation at the water intake has impeded their ability to provide
water to the City. The Forest Service has rated this watershed as "functioning at risk". Some of
the Forest Service's specific concerns are to stabilize the stream bank and road next to Catheys
Creek and to improve aquatic organism passage. Sedimentation along Catheys Creek and its
tributaries, primarily Kuykendall creek is causing a decrease in water quality and high flows are
contributing to road instability along Catheys Creek Road. In addition, the existing dam does not
allow for aquatic organism passage.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project was designed in partnership with the City of Brevard to improve their municipal
water intake system, in addition to addressing the concerns listed above. The activities described
below are only those activities located on National Forest System (NFS) lands unless otherwise
noted to more fully describe the project.
Note: Some activities associated with this project will occur on the City of Brevard's property, the center of the
creek is the property line in this area.
The specific activities are:
■ Implement 1,300 feet of stream restoration in Catheys Creek with native riffle, boulder
steps, log J -Hooks with boulders, Boulder J -Hooks and Toe Wood Revetment
■ Implement 200 feet of stream restoration in Kuykendall Creek upstream from the
confluence with Catheys Creek. This work will include the same types of activities listed
above in Catheys Creek.
■ Eliminate a 200 foot man-made channel on the north side of Catheys Creek.
■ Install a water intake 150 feet upstream of the current water intake in Catheys Creek. A
scour pool will be constructed at this location to maintain the pool.
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Install a 50 foot boulder wall upstream of the dam to stabilize/protect Catheys Creek
Road.
Close the three designated roadside campsites on Catheys Creek Road (upstream of the
water intake).
The activities listed above will serve to:
• Provide a reliable water intake system for the City of Brevard.
• Improve water quality at the water intake by reducing streambank erosion and the
likelihood of human waste entering Catheys Creek from streamside campsites.
• Protect road stability and bridge crossing on Catheys Creek Road adjacent to the City of
Brevard's water treatment plant.
• Improve aquatic habitats by allowing for aquatic organism passage over the existing dam.
DECISION
I have decided to take the following actions:
Amend the existing special use authorization issued to the City of Brevard to modify the
existing dam to allow aquatic organism passage and locate a new water intake 150 feet
upstream of the dam, a pool will be constructed at the intake to reduce the need for
maintenance.
The City of Brevard will be authorized to conduct stream restoration activities by
creating a riffle, boulder steps, log J -Hooks with boulders, Boulder J -Hooks and Toe
Wood Revetment in Catheys creek for approximately 1300 feet and 200 feet in
Kuykendall Creek. Additional activites the City of Brevard will complete are the closure
of a 200 foot man-made channel on the north side of Catheys Creek and installation of a
50 foot boulder wall upstream of the dam to stabilize/protect Catheys Creek Road.
The Forest Service will close three designated roadside campsites on Catheys Creek Road
(upstream of the water intake).
This action is categorically excluded from documentation in an environmental impact statement
(EIS) or an environmental assessment (EA). The applicable categories are identified in agency
procedures as 36 CFR 220.6(e)(3) –Approval, modification, or continuation of minor special
uses that require less than five contiguous acres of land, and 36 CFR 220.6(e)(18) – Restoring
wetlands, streams, riparian areas or other water bodies by removing, replacing, or modifying
water control structures such as, but not limited to, dams, levees, dikes, ditches, culverts, pipes,
drainage tiles, valves, fates, and fencing, to allow waters to flow into natural channels and
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floodplain and restore natural flow regimes to the extent practicable where valid existing rights
or special use authorizations are not unilaterally altered or cancelled.
I find that there are no extraordinary circumstances that would warrant further analysis and
documentation in an EA or EIS. I took into account resource conditions identified in agency
procedures that should be considered in determining whether extraordinary circumstances might
exist:
• Federally listed threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat, species
proposed for Federal listing or proposed critical habitat, or Forest Service sensitive
species – The project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the Northern Long-
eared Bats (NLEB). NLEB occur across the Pisgah Ranger District however, the project
area is not near any known maternity roost trees or hibemacula. The project will not
affect any other federally proposed, threatened or endangered, sensitive or Forest concern
terrestrial wildlife, aquatic, or botanical species because species and/or habitat are not
known to occur within the project or analysis area.
• Flood plains, wetlands, or municipal watersheds – The project is specifically designed to
improve the municipal water intake and water quality.
• Congressionally designated areas such as wilderness, wilderness study areas, or national
recreation areas – None are present.
• Inventoried roadless areas or potential wilderness areas – None are present.
• Research natural areas – None are present.
• American Indians and Alaska Native religious or cultural sites – Cultural Resource
surveys within the project area documented two archaeological sites. One site is not
considered significant and is not Eligible to the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP), but the other site exhibited potential for significance and yet remains
Unevaluated with respect to NRHP eligibility. Project mitigations for the Unevaluated
site include an area that will not be disturbed to eliminate potential impacts and/or
Adverse Effects to this site. Consulting Tribes have concurred with the Cultural
Resource survey findings and recommendations and have not identified any
supplementary Tribal concerns with the project as planned.
• Archaeological sites, or historic properties or areas – (see above also) Project specific
Cultural Resource Survey findings and recommendations were submitted to the State
Historic Preservation Office for review and comment. As planned, the project will have
No Effect on NRHP Eligible Historic Properties and the NC SHPO concurred with the
NFsNC Cultural Resource findings and recommendations on 03/12/2019.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
This action was listed as a proposal on the Pisgah National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions
on April 1, 2018 and updated periodically during the analysis. A scoping letter was emailed on
March 28, 2018 to those who have expressed interest in projects on the Pisgah Ranger District.
A news release was published on March 30, 2018 which informed the public about the project
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and how to comment. In addition, an open house was held at the Pisgah Ranger Station the
evening of April 10, 2018 to invite comments and discussion regarding several projects (of
which this project was one). 126 members of the public attended this open house. There were
over 100 comments received from the scoping letter but only 6 comments were specific to this
project. All comments were supportive of the project but a question was raised about where
people would camp once the designated roadside campsites were closed. There are
approximately 350 campsites within developed campgrounds on the Pisgah Ranger District in
addition to approximately 50 free designated roadside campsites. Also, camping is permitted in
the general forest area at distances greater than 1,000 feet from an open road.
FINDINGS REQUIRED BY OTHER LAWS AND REGULATIONS
This decision is consistent with the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forest Land Management
Plan. The project was designed in conformance with management areas 313 and 5.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW (APPEAL) OPPORTUNITIES
This decision is not subject to administrative review and appeal.
CONTACT
For additional information concerning this decision, contact: Dave Casey, District Ranger, 1600
Pisgah Highway,, Pisgah Forest, NC, 828-877-3265.
HURSTON A. NICHOLA
Forest Supervisor
Date
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Contact ID: PIS 100203 OMB No. 0596-0082
Use Code: 923
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
AMENDMENT
FOR
SPECIAL-USE AUTHORIZATION
Amendment#• 1
This amendment is attached to and made a part of the special use authorization for issued to the City
f Brevard on 11/20/2013 which is hereby amended as follows:
■ Amend the existing special use authorization issued to the City of Brevard to modify the
existing dam to allow of aquatic organism passage and locate a new water intake 150 feet
upstream of the dam, a pool will be constructed at the intake to allow for maintenance.
Before actively initiating work under this authorization, the holder's or holder's representative shall
dvise the Authorized Officer of the date upon which active field work will be initiated. A temporary
special use permit will be issued at the time of construction. Approval for the work shall be issued in
writing by the Authorized Officer. The approval shall list local restrictions pertaining to fire hazard-
off-road vehicles, camp locations, and so forth.
his Amendment is accepted subject to the conditions set forth herein, and to conditions attached
hereto and made a part of this Amendment.
aures Fatland Hurston A. Nicholas
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Manager, City of Brevard Forest Supervisor
Date 6-31151,2012 Date
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