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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 5U°
P.O. BOX 1890 n
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF July 26, 1996
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199604162 and Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and Isolated
Waters)
Appalachian State University
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor
Physical Operations
265 Dale Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Dear Dr. Robbins:
Reference your April 2, 1996 application, submitted on your behalf by
Ogden Environmental and Engineering, for Department of the Army (DA)
authorization to culvert approximately 450 linear feet of Boone Creek with a 4
barrel, 10 foot by 10 foot reinforced concrete box culvert, on the Appalachian
State University campus adjacent to the Rivers Street and U.S. 321
intersection, in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina. The purpose for the
project is to accomodate the future NCDOT widening of U.S. 321 and facilitate
the construction of the Appalachian Convocation Center multi-purpose facility.
As a result of the project, approximately 0.32 acre of headwater stream
channel will be impacted. No wetlands will be impacted. This project has
been coordinated with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal
Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization was
provided, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharges of
dredged or fill material into headwaters and isolated waters.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. This
nationwide permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain other
required State or local approval.
This verification will be valid until the nationwide permit is modified,
reissued or revoked. All the nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified,
reissued or revoked prior to 21 January 1997. It is incumbent upon you to
remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public
notice announcing the changes when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence
or are under contract to commence this activity before the date the nationwide
permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve months from the date of
the modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present
terms and conditions of this nationwide permit.

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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville
Field Office, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert W. Johns
Office Manager
Asheville Field Office
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Mr. John D. Fersner, III
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Ja-r a B. Hunt, J r., Gove m o r
Jonathan B. Fbwes, Secretary
A. Preston Fioward, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dr. Clyde Robbins
Physical Operations
Associate Vice Chancellor
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
Dear Dr. Robbins:
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July 8, 1996
Watauga County
DWQ Project # 960467
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.31 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
constructing a convention center at Appalachian State University Campus, as you described in your
application dated 8 April 1996 with a clarification sent from your engineering consultant dated 3 July 1996.
After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 2671. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 26 when it is
issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. For this
approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In addition, you
should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a
written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its
conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
P oOnH 'ow 'ar dJr. P. .
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Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
John Fersner, Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
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Re: ASU / Appalachian Convocation Center in Boone, NC f_
401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Dorney:
This letter is a follow-up as per your request to our June 28, 1996 telephone conversation
regarding the above referenced project. The information for this project was submitted to your
office via an April 8, 1996 letter from Scott Bryant of Ogden Environmental. The attachment to
that letter was a Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit (Nationwide Permit
#26). As detailed in the application, the impact to the waters of the US is less than one-third of
an acre and no wetlands are affected by the proposed project. The total area of impact of 0.31
acres was determined by using a typical bank-to-bank top of channel width of approximately 30
feet. Based on discussions with both the US Army Corps of Engineers and NC DEM, the
calculation for computing the area of impact seeks to use the width at the level of ordinary high
water. The width at the level of ordinary high water will thus be less than 30 feet. Therefore,
the computed area of 0.31 acres represents a very conservative and absolute maximum value.
Since the area of impact was less than one-third of an acre, written approval from NC DEM with
regards to 401 water quality certification was not required. However, we did respectfully request
your written concur-rence as per Section 401 General Certi- ication #2671. In response to our
application, you forwarded a May 16, 1996 letter to Dr. Clyde Robbins of Appalachian State
University indicating that the US Army Corps of Engineers in Asheville was likely to add the
impact from this project (0.31 acres) to the impact (0.22 acres) from the ASU steam plant
modifications. This would have then required 401 water quality certification for the proposed
Convocation Center. However, based on a June 27, 1996 telephone conversation with Mr. Bob
Johnson of the Corps of Engineers' Asheville office, he stated that the Corps could authorize the
stream restoration activities related to the steam plant modifications under Nationwide Permit #18.
The activities for the Convocation Center will be authorized under Nationwide Permit #26.
Therefore, the Corps is regarding the two project activities as separate and distinct In so doing,
the Corps will not add the two areas of impact together to arrive at a new "total" a?ea of impact.
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Mr. John Dorney
July 3, 1996
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Based on the above assessment, the area of impact to waters of the US for the Convocation Center
will be less than one-third of an acre. Thus, written approval from NC DEM for 401 water
quality certification is not required. However, we again respectfully request your written
concurrence as per Section 401 General Certification #2671. We respectfully request that this
correspondence be forwarded to the Corps of Engineers at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in resolving the above permitting issues. If you
have any questions or require additional information or clarification, please give me a call.
Sincerely yours,
E eering S vices
John D. Fersner, III, PE
Project Manager
cc: Mr. Bob Johnson, US Army COE, Asheville
Mr. Ron Linville, NC DEM, Winston-Salem
Dr. Clyde Robbins, ASU
Mr. Martin Rock, Omni Professional Environmental Associates
Mr. Joe Hatem, Wash Hatem Nelson
Mr. Mark Zack, Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack
Mr. Mike Hammersley, Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack
Ms. Barbara Rector, Ogden, Oak Ridge
Mr. Scott Bryant, Ogden
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources &Ja
Y1.9;WA Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID E H N F?L
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 16,1996
Dr. Clyde Robbins
Physical Operations
Associate Vice Chancellor
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
Dear Mr. Robbins:
Re: 401 Water Quality Certification
Appalachian State University Convocation Center
Watauga County
DEM #960467
On 8 April 1996 you wrote to the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) requesting a 401
Water Quality Certification for your project to fill wetlands for burial of a portion of Boone Creek to
construct the Convocation Center at ASU in Boone in Watauga County. We believe that this project is
currently under review by the State Clearinghouse. DEM cannot issue the 401 Certification until the project
has received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) from the State
Clearinghouse in accordance with NCAC 15A: 01C.0402. Therefore, I must hereby place this project on
indefinite hold until the State Clearinghouse has issued the FONSI or ROD. However we will continue to
review the project and make you aware of any concerns. We recommend that you notify us that the
NEPA/SEPA process is complete so we can reactivate the project. In addition, by copy of this letter, I am
also notifying the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that this project should be placed on hold.
According to Mr. Bob Johnson of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Asheville, the impact from
this project (0.31 acres) is likely to be added to the impact (0.22 acres) to Boone Creek for the ASU steam
plant modifications since these projects impact the same stream. Mr. Johnson informs me that the COE has
approved the other impacts (0.22 acres) which we have placed on hold until the EA/FONSI process is
complete (please seemy letter of 18 March 1996 to Dr. Robbins). With respect to the Convocation
since a 401 Certification will be required and additional impervious
stormwater management will be needed before DEM can grant this
this length of perennial stream may be an issue in terms of protective
detention basin could address both issues.
Please call me at 919-733-1786 to discuss the matter, especially G(} ?? i ??
Convocation Center site.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Office
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DECEIVED
RE: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING NOTICE
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina MAR I ? 1996
Appalachian Convocation Center Construction
CODE 49430, ITEM 301, ID#6087300302A N.C. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
Dear Ms. Baggett:
Appalachian State University (ASU) is planning to construct a convocation center facility just
below existing Lackey Field where university tennis courts currently exist. The proposed
construction site lies in the 100-year floodplain of Boone Creek just above the existing
intersection of Highway 321 and Rivers Street. Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
Co., Inc. (Ogden) of Greensboro, North Carolina, has been retained to prepare the Environmental
Assessment (EA) for the convocation center construction in accordance with the requirements of
the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NCEPA), General Statutes 113A-1 through 113A-
12.1 Ogden submits this Scoping Notice on behalf of ASU and the design team as the first step
in the process to prepare the EA for the convocation center construction.
The purpose of this Scoping Notice is to notify interested parties and State agencies of the
convocation center construction and to solicit information and comments concerning relevant
environmental issues, structures, or features related to the construction. This Scoping Notice is
submitted to the State Clearinghouse for publication in the North Carolina Environmental
Bulletin and distribution to interested parties and State agencies. The Scoping Notice makes
public the investigation of all environmental issues associated with this project. All information
and comments received during the 30 working day review period will be considered when
preparing the EA.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This Scoping Notice includes a discussion of the project description, the need for the project, and
the general approach to the EA. Topics which will be covered in the EA include potential
impacts to land use; air quality; water quality; wetlands; floodplains; fish and wildlife including
protected, game, and nongame species; fish and wildlife habitats; archaeological and historic
sites; noise levels; waste generation; infrastructure; storm water management and flood control;
recreational facilities; and the Town of Boone. This Scoping Notice includes a discussion of
those areas that apparently are not impacted as a result of the convocation center construction
and those that are proposed for further study (which will be addressed in the final EA).
' ASU has retained the architectural, engineering, and planning firm of Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.,
of Chapel Hill, North Carolina as the primary designer for the project. Ogden was retained to perform the
environmental consulting and engineering services required for the convocation center construction.

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Appalachian Convocation Center
March 15, 1996
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The project discussed in this Scoping Notice is the construction of the Appalachian Convocation
Center. Construction activities associated with two adjacent projects will also affect the subject
site. These activities will be conducted prior to, or in conjunction with, the convocation center
construction. A planned "natural mountain stream" restoration area just upstream from the
convocation center site includes the realignment of Rivers Street with US 321 (BloNving Rock
Road); this is part of the ASU Phase 2 boiler plant replacement project which is currently in
design phase. The EA submitted for the boiler plant replacement assessed the impact of creating
the natural mountain stream area by restoring an underground culverted portion of Boone Creek.
Another project is the widening of Highway 321 adjacent to the planned convocation center site.
Widening of High,.vay 321 is a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) project.
The EA for the convocation center construction will address the impacts of work in the 100-\ car
floodplain to accommodate the construction of the convocation center and widening of Hialiv, a.
321 adjacent to the proposed center.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND NEED FOR PROJECT
The Appalachian Convocation Center facility will serve as a multi-purpose place of assemble for
university convocations, public speakers. various sports tournaments, trainin(i camps. famii-
entertainment shows, conventions, and trade association events and exhibits. The convocation
center will serve the Town of Boone, ASU, and the western North Carolina region.
The proposed construction site is located adjacent to Boone Creek just downstream of existing
ASU Lackey Field (baseball field) and upstream of the existing intersection of Highway 321 and
Rivers Street in Boone (Figure 1 provides a general vicinity map for the proposed construction
site). Portions of the site lie in the 100-year floodplain of Boone Creek. The proposed
construction will take place following Phase 1 and 2 of the ASU boiler plant replacement project
and concurrently with NCDOT work to widen Highway 321.
The construction of an approximate 225,250 square foot convocation center with a 10,000 person
seating capacity is planned near the entrance area on campus, now occupied by the lower portion
of Lackey Field and several tennis courts (Figure 2 shows the site as it currently exists). The
construction will require filling and grading within the 100-year floodplain to elevate the site's
topography for the convocation center and widening of Highway 321. The approximate 450-foot
open channel portion of Boone Creek currently next to the tennis courts will be placed in a box
culvert to facilitate the grading and filling and convey stream flow. The Phase 2 boiler plant
project includes the relocation of Lackey Field to another campus site. It is also anticipated that
the tennis courts will be relocated to another campus location.
The restoration of the culverted upstream portion of Boone Creek into a "natural mountain
stream" is also part of the Phase 2 boiler plant replacement and is addressed in the EA submired
for that project. This natural mountain stream will be constructed between the boiler plant and
proposed convocation center. Boone Creek will flow through this restored area which will be
landscaped with natural vegetation.
The new main campus entrance will highlight the newly restored creek area and the convocation
center facility (Figure 3 shows the proposed site conditions).
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Appalachian Convocation Center
March 15, 1996
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EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
ASU is located in the Town of Boone, Watauga County, which is in the northwestern part of
North Carolina. Watauga County is part of the mountainous Blue Ridge land resource area
which includes rolling hills and broad valleys. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah
National Forest are located within five miles of the ASU campus. The campus topography is
characterized by a long valley located near the Eastern Continental Divide. The proposed site for
the convocation center is currently owned by ASU and occupied mainly by part of Lackey Field,
several university tennis courts, and a portion of existing Rivers Street. The surrounding town of
Boone is commercially developed. There are several recreational ski resorts in the surrounding
area. Currently, soils at the proposed convocation center site are being reclassified by the
Natural Resource Conservation Service (formerly the Soil Conservation Service). Most of the
site has been owned by ASU for over 75 years and was developed by ASU for recreational
purposes including Lackey Field and tennis courts. Boone Creek, a tributary of the New River,
runs through the proposed site.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Changes in Land Use
The proposed site is located at the main entrance of the ASU campus which is in an urban area.
Current land use at the proposed site is recreational. Construction of the convocation center will
alter current land use. The open channel portion of Boone Creek, flowing through the proposed
site, will be placed in a box culvert. The existing 100-year floodplain in the immediate site area
will be removed and the stream will be contained within a box culvert following fill and grading
activities. As part of the boiler plant replacement project, the culverted portion of Boone Creek
immediately upstream of the convocation center site will be restored to an open channel. The
location for the natural mountain stream area and a portion of the convocation center is currently
occupied by part of Lackey Field. The convocation center development will replace the lower
portion of Lackey Field and several university tennis courts. These recreational facilities will be
eliminated as a result of the planned construction; this loss will be mitigated by the construction
of similar facilities elsewhere on campus. Aesthetically and ecologically, the campus will be
positively impacted by the creation of the convocation center and natural mountain stream area.
The EA for the convocation center construction will therefore further evaluate the impact of
culverting the open channel portion of Boone Creek and modifying the existing floodplain
environment.
Wetlands
Mr. Steve Chapin of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) stated in a letter to Ogden dated
September 8, 1995, (and again at a meeting held at ASU on February 22, 1996) that there are no
wetlands on the proposed site. Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of
this Scoping Notice, this category will not require further evaluation during the EA.
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Appalachian Convocation Center
March 15, 1996
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Waters of the U.S./State
Activities that result in the discharge of fill material into waters of the U.S./State require a
Section 404 permit from the COE and, in some cases, a 401 Water Quality Certification from the
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NC DEM). As part of the convocation
center and Highway 321 widening projects, the open portion of Boone Creek adjacent to the
tennis courts will be culverted and the elevation of the area raised by fill and grading activities.
The total affected waterway for the convocation center project is less than one-third of an acre.
This estimate was calculated based on the existing 450 linear feet of open channel and an
ordinary high water level width of 30 feet or less, on the average.
On February 22, 1996, a meeting was held at ASU with the COE and ITC DEM to discuss the
project scope, discuss permitting requirements, and visit the proposed construction site. During
this meeting the COE stated that the project is eligible for permitting through Nationwide Permit
26 (NWP26), Headwaters and Isolated Waters, under the Section 404 program. Although the
impacted waterway is estimated at one-third of an acre or less, a joint application for the NWP26
under Section 404 and the WQC A'2671 General Certification under Section 401 will be
submitted for this project as agreed upon by COE and DEM. Therefore, unless additional
comments are received as a result of this Scoping Notice, this category will not require further
evaluation during the EA.
Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
The project does not encompass any agricultural lands. Therefore, unless additional comments
are received as a result of this Scoping Notice, this category will not require further evaluation
during the EA.
Public Lands and Scenic Recreational Areas
The North Carolina Park Service indicated that there are no State parks within a five mile radius
of the ASU campus. Using the 7.5' U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic map (Boone,
NC Quadrangle) it was determined that Pisgah National Forest is within one mile of the ASU
campus. Another 7.5' USGS topographic map (Deep Gap, NC Quadrangle) was used to locate
the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is within five miles of the ASU campus. No impact to these
areas is anticipated as a result of this project. Therefore, unless additional comments are
received as a result of this Scoping Notice, this category will not require further evaluation
during the EA.
Infrastructure
During construction, temporary increases in traffic concentrations will occur due to construction
traffic and minor road closures/rerouting. Traffic disruptions should be minimized, however,
because the Rivers Street realignment with Highway 321 will be completed prior to significant
work on the convocation center site. After the convocation center project is completed, traffic
concentrations should return to normal in light of the planned improvements to Highway 321 and
Rivers Street. During events held at the convocation center, there will be increased traffic in the
area. However, road improvements made in conjunction with this project should accommodate
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an increased traffic volume. Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of
this Scoping Notice, this category will not require further evaluation during the EA.
Areas of Archaeological or Historical Value
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in Raleigh was contacted to verify that the ASU
campus is not a Historic District nor are any campus buildings on the state list of potential
historic sties. Generally, buildings must be more than fifty years old before they are considered
for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. No known archaeological sites are present
on the ASU campus. Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of this
Scoping Notice, this category will not require further evaluation during the EA.
Air Ouualitv
No potential air quality impacts have been identified in relation to the convocation center
construction. Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of this Scoping
Notice, this category will not require further evaluation during the EA.
Groundwater Quality
No impact on groundwater is expected as a result of this project. Therefore, unless additional
comments are received as a result of this Scoping Notice, this category will not require further
evaluation during the EA.
Noise Levels
The Town of Boone ordinance 1989-04 (An Ordinance Regulating Unreasonably Loud and
Disturbing Noise in the Town of Boone) establishes the noise level requirements for this project.
Temporarily, there will be construction noise from on-site activities, but the noise is not
anticipated to be above levels set in the ordinance. Once the convocation center is complete, no
noise above the levels in the ordinance is anticipated when the center is in use and filled to
capacity. Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of this Scoping Notice,
this category will not require further evaluation during the EA.
Water Supplies
Potable water supplies will not be affected by this construction project. There are no known
water supply wells in the proposed site. ASU supplies its own water to most of the campus.
Water quality standards and classifications are set by NC DEM under the North Carolina
Administrative Code (NCAC) Section 15A NCAC 2B.0301 through .0317. Boone Creek is
identified as a Class C Tr + water. "C" means it is suitable for aquatic life propagation and
survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture. "Tr" stands for Trout Waters
meaning it is suitable for natural trout propagation and maintenance of stocked trout. The
symbol indicates it is a water subject to special management strategy specified in 15A NCAC
2B.0216, the Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) rule, in order to protect downstream waters
designated as ORW.
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March 15, 1996
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For Boone Creek, the ORW rule prohibits new discharges or expansions of existing discharges.
The ORW rule requires the development of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan in
accordance with the rules established by the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission
or an appropriate local erosion and sedimentation control program. The construction will require
the diversion of Boone Creek when it is "in the dry" to culvert the open channel. During the
construction, storm water runoff is the only discharge expected. After the construction is
completed, storm water discharges are still the only discharges anticipated. The construction of
the convocation center is not expected to have any significant adverse impacts on Boone Creek
or the water supplies downstream. Best Management Practices (BMPs) incorporated into the
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan will be implemented during construction. Any potential
impacts from erosion and sedimentation will be addressed in the Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Plan for this project. Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of
this Scoping Notice, this category \yill not require further evaluation during the EA.
Shellfish or Fish and Their Habitats
The regulations at 15A NCAC 2B.0307 indicate Boone Creek is classified as Trout Waters b%
the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (INC WRC). Trout Waters are those waters
of the State suitable for natural propagation and maintenance of stocked trout. Mr. Joe Mickey,
Fisheries Biologist for District 7 (xvhich includes Watauga County), stated that this section of
Boone Creek does not have any kno%vn trout populations at this time. He did state that Boone
Creek feeds into Trout Waters downstream. No adverse impacts to these downstream waters are
anticipated. No significant loss of fish or shellfish habitat from the culverting of this portion of
the creek will occur. The natural mountain stream habitat created as part of the Phase 2 boiler
plant replacement project upstream will create a more diverse aquatic habitat. Any potential
impacts from erosion and sedimentation will be addressed in the Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Plan for this project. Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of
this Scoping Notice, this category %yill not require further evaluation during the EA.
Wildlife and Their Habitats
At the meeting on February 22, 1996, Mr. Joe Mickey of the NC WRC stated that there are no
known federal or state-listed threatened or endangered species in the area of the proposed site.
The state list of threatened and endangered species that may potentially be found in Watauga
County was requested from NC WRC on March 5, 1996. The federally-listed threatened and
endangered species which may potentially be found in Watauga County includes:
Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus);
Blue Ridge Goldenrod (Solidago spithamaea);
Heller's blazing star (Liatris helleri);
Spreading avens (Geunt radiatum);
Roan mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. nrontana); and
Virginia big-eared bat (Plecotus townsendii virginianus).
None of these species are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed site. Overall, the
proposed site is currently developed and the grounds are maintained by ASU. The restored
stream area adjacent to the convocation center will create a more diverse wildlife habitat.

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Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of this Scoping Notice, this
category will not require further evaluation during the EA.
Introduction of Toxic Substances
No toxic substances are anticipated to be introduced into the environment as a result of this
project. Therefore, unless additional comments are received as a result of this Scoping Notice,
this category will not require further evaluation during the EA.
Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
The culverting of the open portion of Boone Creek is not expected to cause eutrophication of
Boone Creek or any receiving waters. Sedimentation control practices which will be used during
construction will be addressed in the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan. Further,
hydrologic and hydraulic modeling will be provided for the design of the culvert at the proposed
site with a goal to eliminate or minimize any significant impacts of the culvert upon flowrates
and base flood levels along Boone Creek. Therefore. unless additional comments are received as
a result of this Scoping Notice, this categor,.will not require further evaluation during the EA.
Boone Creek Floodplain
Portions of the proposed convocation center site lie in the 100-year floodplain of Boone Creek as
determined by FEMA. Within the limits of the proposed site, the existing 100-year FEMA
floodplain is located at approximately elevation 3,156 feet. In order to place the convocation
center facility safely above 100-year base flood levels, the elevation of the proposed site will be
increased and the finished floor for the convocation center will be at approximate elevation 3,164
feet. A FEMA Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) will be prepared to document the
proposed stream and floodplain modifications resulting from the project. The CLOMR will
follow FEMA procedures and guidelines for proposed modifications to a regulatory floodplain.
Further, the designers for the convocation center project are working closely with the Town of
Boone, FEMA, and the State of NC to ensure that the design meets all applicable floodplain
development requirements.
Storm Water
At the February 22, 1996 meeting, the NC DEM stated that a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit would not be required for the convocation
center construction. Storm water from the ASU campus currently is discharged into Boone
Creek. During heavy rains, the current capacity of the upstream underground culverted section
(88-inch arch pipe under Lackey Field) and downstream culverted sections of Boone Creek are
inadequate. Adjacent to the convocation center, Rivers Street will be realigned and Highway
321 will be widened. This roadwork, along with the construction of the convocation center, will
require the culverting of the 450-foot open portion of Boone Creek and modification of the
floodplain by filling and grading. The volume and rate of water flowing through Boone Creek is
not anticipated to change significantly during construction or when the project is complete.
Again, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling will be conducted to design the appropriate
parameters for the culvert. Any potential impacts from erosion and sedimentation will be
EA Scoping Notice
Appalachian Convocation Center
March 15, 1996
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addressed in the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for this project. Therefore, unless
additional comments are received as a result of this Scoping Notice, this category will not
require further evaluation during the EA.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the purpose of this Scoping Notice is to notify and inform interested parties and
State agencies of the proposed convocation center construction project. We encourage any
comments you may have relative to your area of expertise or concern. All information and
comments on relevant environmental issues, structures, or features related to the convocation
center construction will be evaluated for the EA.
ASU and Ogden would appreciate any comments you may wish to make on this project within
30 working days of receipt of this notice. If further information is needed, you may contact Dr.
Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations, ASU, at [phone] or Mr.
Scott Bryant, Project Engineer, Ogden, at [phone]. Thank you for your careful
consideration of this Scoping Notice.
Sincerely,
Ogden Environmental and Engineerin Services Co., Inc.
Scott D. Bryant, M.S., P.E.
Project Engineer
cc:
Dr. Clyde Robbins, ASU
Mr. Joe Mickey, NC WRC
Mr. Steve Chapin, US Army COE
Mr. Ron Linville, NC DEM
Ms. Tara Halstead, JD, REP, Ogden
Mr. John Fersner, PE, Ogden
Mr. Woody Wicker, Ogden
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Mr. Mike Hammersley, PE, Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack
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RE: ASU/Appalachian Convocation Center in Boone, NC T?t Sc/E?cFs
Joint Application for Section 4011404 Permit; Nationwide Permit #26
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Please find enclosed seven copies of the joint application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit #26
for the ASU/Appalachian Convocation Center project. This project involves the unavoidable fill
and culverting of approximately 450 linear feet of existing open stream channel along Boone
Creek in order to accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of Highway 321 and facilitate
construction of the multi-purpose Convocation Center facility.
The impact to waters of the US is less than one-third of an acre and no wetlands are affected
by the proposed project. As we have discussed, written approval from NC DEM with regards
to 401 water quality certification is not required for this project. However, we respectfully
request the written concurrence from DEM ection 401 General Certification #2671.
We appreciate the assistanc -
discussions and a projec?
Mr. Ron Linville, in par `
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to date will facilitate DEM
questions or require additior.
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application. Should you have any
. me a call at [phone].
Very truly yours,
Ogden E' nvironmental and Engineering Services Co., Inc.
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Scott D. Bryant, PE
Project Engineer
Enclosures as noted
cc: Dr. Clyde Robbins, ASU
Steve Chapin, US Army COE
Ron Linville, NC DEM
Mark Zack, AIA, HCRZ
Mike Hammersley, PE, HCRZ
John Fersner, PE, Ogden
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

April 8, 1996
Mr. Steve Chapin
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
RE: ASU/Appalachian Convocation Center
Section 404 Nationwide Permit #26 Application
Dear Steve:
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, NC 27407
910 855 8993 Fax [phone]

Please find enclosed the joint application for a Section 404 Nationwide Permit #26 for the
ASU/Appalachian Convocation Center project. As we have discussed, this project involves the
unavoidable fill and culverting of approximately 450 linear feet of existing open stream channel
along Boone Creek in order to accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of Highway 321 and
facilitate construction of the multi-purpose Convocation Center facility.
The impact to waters of the US is less than one-third of an acre and no wetlands are affected
by the proposed project. While written approval from NC DEM with regards to 401 water
quality certification is not required for this project, we have forwarded seven copies of this
application to Mr. John Domey in the Raleigh DEM office. In addition, we are submitting a
copy of this application to Mr. Joe Mickey of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and Ms.
Sonja Wilson of the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Raleigh.
We appreciate your assistance and guidance in the pre-application discussions and project
coordination meeting in Boone. We trust that these efforts to date will facilitate your review and
approval of this application. Should you have any questions or require additional information,
please give me a call at [phone].
Very truly yours,
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services Co., Inc.
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Project Engineer
Enclosure as noted
cc:, Dr. Clyde Robbins, ASU 4ohn Dorney, NC DEM File
Sonja Wilson, US FWS Mark Zack, AIA, Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack
Joe Mickey, NC WRC Mike Hammersley, PE, Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack
Ron Linville, NC DEM John Fersner, PE, Ogden

APPALACffiAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Caruiina
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Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide
Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
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' Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
' Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515

' Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407

I March 29, 1996
? OGDENENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
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APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996
' DEM ID: ACTION ID:
t Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 26
' JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
' Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CORPS OF ENGINEERS NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
' DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O.Box1890 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 4401 Reedy Creek Road
' ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINTERS.
' SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO.THE N.C. DIVISION .OF ENVIRON-NfENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
' 2. Owners Addrtss: Apalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 28608
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): N/A (Work): [phone]
' (main number
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
' Appalachian State University, 265 Dale Street, Boone, NC 28608
Office Phone Number: 704-262-4961
' 5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Watauga
Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Along Boone Creek and f loodolain
just below existing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of
' existing Rivers Street and US 321 (Blowing Rock Rd) at the ASU main entrance.
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Boone Creek
' 7. River Basin: New River Basin
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [X] NO [ ]*
' 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [)d NO [ l
If yes, explain. NWP26 for Phase 1 Boiler Plant requested June 1995• NWP26 for Phase 2 Boiler
' Plant requested February 26 1996. 0.31 acre
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.§., including wetlands, located on project site:
of waters of the U.S. (Note: No wetlands located on project site.)
' 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0.31 acre
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A
Excavated: N/A -
Total Impacted: 0.31 acre
' * Classified as "trout" by NC DEM
' 12. Description of proposed work (Attach 'PLAINS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Fill and culvert
installation for 450 ft. of existing Boone Creek open channel.
'
13. Purpose of proposed work:-Accommodate NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate

construction of the Appalachian Convocation Center multi-purpose facility.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. No wetlands are impacted by the proposed prof ect.
(Sde attached supplemental information for more discussion on all items)
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Idarine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or &atatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be afrecmd by the proposed project. Have you done so? . YES [X] NO [ ]

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RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS A.N'D/OR NNTS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ X] NO [ J
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DENT:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. No wetlands. Attached
B. If available, representative Photo?Ph of wetlands to be impacted by project. maps show water feature:
See attachment 3
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line. N/A
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. See attachment 2
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Urban develounent (ASU. Boone commercial area)
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Tie-in to POTW.
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Owner's ignature Date

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR JOINT 401/404 APPLICATION
Project: Appalachian State University (ASU)/Appalachian Convocation Center
Section 404 Nationwide Permit Requested: NWP #26
Section 401 General Water Quality Certification Requested: GC #2671
Application Information:
Item 1. Owners Name:
Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
Item 2. Owners Address:
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina (see item 4)
Item 3. Owners Phone Number:
Appalachian State University, Main Phone: [phone] (see item 4)
Item 4. Owner Representative, Address, and Phone Number:
Dr. Clyde Robbins
Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University
265 Dale Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Phone: [phone]
Item 5. Location of work: (See maps and plans provided as Attachments 1 and 2)
Maps include: USGS "Boone, NC" quadrangle and site plans
County: Watauga County, North Carolina
Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location: Along Boone Creek and floodplain just below the existing ASU
Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of existing Rivers Street and US
321 (Blowing Rock Road) at the ASU main entrance.
' ASU/Appalachian Convocation Center page - I -
Supplemental 4011404 Application Information March 29, 1996

' Item 6. Name of Closest Stream/River:
Stream: Boone Creek
Item 7. River Basin:
' New River Basin. Boone Creek feeds into Winkler Creek which discharges into the
South Fork of the New River.
' Item 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or
WS II? [YES]
' Stream Class: Class C - Trout, Special Waters, "+" NC DEM designation
(information obtained from Mr. Ron Linville, Winston-Salem Regional DEM Office).
Watershed: Project is not located within a State designated water-supply
watershed. WS-11 and WS-IV water-supply watersheds are located south and
' southeast of the project area, respectively.
Item 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
[YES] If yes, explain.
' Work along the Boone Creek channel associated with Phase 1 of the ASU Boiler
Plant Facility (upstream of the Phase 2 Boiler Plant work and Convocation Center
site) was determined to require a US Army COE Nationwide 26 permit. The NWP
26 for Phase 1 was requested in June 1995. The channel restoration work
associated with Phase 2 of the Boiler Plant project will also require a NWP 26. The
permit for the Phase 2 work was requested on February 26, 1996.
' It is not known if any Section 404 permits have been previously requested for use
on the specific Convocation Center project site along Boone Creek, however.
' Item 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, located on
project site:
Approximately 0.31 acre of "waters of the US" located on the project site along
Boone Creek. (See item 11 for more detail and discussion.)
The US Army COE has determined (Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field Office) that
no wetlands exist on the proposed project site (reference is made to COE letter
' dated September 8, 1995, Action ID. 199504607, Pre-Application, and a project
coordination meeting at ASU on February 22, 1996.) Therefore, a wetlands
delineation will not be applicable to this project.

' ASU/Appalachian Convocation Center page - 2 -
Supplemental 4011404 Application Information March 29, 1996

' Item 11. Number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, impacted by the proposed
project:
' Filled: *Approximately 0.31 acre
Drained: not applicable
' Flooded: not applicable
Excavated: not applicable
Total Impacted: *Approximately 0.31 acre
*Note: A culvert system of 800 linear feet (+/-) is proposed for Boone Creek to
accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate development
' of the Convocation Center. However, only 450 feet of the stream is currently in
an open channel condition. A typical bank-to-bank top channel width for the
existing open channel section is approximately 30 feet or less. The width of the
' ordinary high water level along the stream is also 30 feet or less. Also, no
wetlands are located in the project area.
' Using these parameters for calculation of area, the estimate of total impact to
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek is approximately 0.31 acre. This is
determined from the 450 linear ft of existing open channel stream and the 30 ft
' maximum width of the ordinary high water level (450' x 30' = 13,500 sq ft;
13,500 sq ft / 43,560 sq ft per acre = 0.31 acre). This methodology for
determining total area of impact to waters of the US is based upon discussions
with Mr. Steve Chapin (US Army COE) and confirmed by Mr. John Dorney (NC
DEM, Raleigh Central Office) in a telephone conversation with Scott Bryant
(Ogden) February 19, 1996. Mr. Dorney further noted that if the impacted area
is equal to or less than one-third of an acre, a written approval from DEM is not
required for the project.
' Item 12. Description of Proposed Work: (See site plans attached)
' The proposed work involves the development of a multi-purpose Convocation
Center facility at Appalachian State University. The planned NCDOT widening of
US 321, in conjunction with site placement of the Convocation Center facility,
requires that a 450 ft section of Boone Creek open channel be placed into a culvert
system.
1 Item 13. Purpose of Proposed Work:
The "Appalachian Convocation Center" will serve as a multi-purpose place of
' assembly for university convocations, concerts, public speakers, various sports
tournaments, training camps, family entertainment shows, conventions, trade
association events and exhibits. This facility will serve the Town of Boone and the
region, in addition to the University.

' ASU/Appalachian Convocation Center page - 3 -
Supplemental 4011404 Application Information March 29, 1996

Approximately 27% of the Convocation Center's floor area is dedicated to
academic program space for the ASU Health Leisure and Exercise Science
department. The academic area will include faculty offices, classrooms, special
instructional spaces, and research labs.
Item 14. State reasons why the applicant believes this activity must be carried out in wetlands.
Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts.
As noted above, the proposed activity does not involve any disturbance of
wetlands. The project will involve the culverting of approximately 0.31 acre of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. The impact to waters of the US will be
minimal, however, because some of the stream is already in culvert.
In order to successfully widen US 321 and develop the Convocation Center site,
the proposed fill and culverting is necessary. The fill will place the site at an
elevation above the 100-year base flood level to protect the building and adjacent
facilities.
Land use adjacent to the existing reach of Boone Creek open channel is typically
urban and includes Blowing Rock Road (US 321), Boone commercial development,
Rivers Street, some residential development, and University tennis courts.
Therefore, the proposed fill and culverting of the site and stream will not
significantly change the nature of the setting nor degrade existing uses.
With regards to adjacent projects, ASU has prepared design plans to remove the
approximate 960 ft run of culvert immediately upstream from the Convocation
Center and restore this area with a "natural mountain stream" concept. The Boone
Creek culvert that will be removed begins at Hardin Street near the ASU boiler
facility and exits just below ASU Lackey Baseball Field in the proposed
Convocation Center site area. As part of the Boone Creek restoration, Lackey Field
will also be relocated to another part of the ASU campus. All of this described
upstream work is associated with the ASU Phase 2 Boiler Plant Project and
includes the realignment of Rivers Street with US 321 immediately upstream of the
Convocation Center site. The 404 application for the Phase 2 work was submitted
to the Corps of Engineers on February 26, 1996.
In sum, the planned widening of US 321 and site placement of the Convocation
Center will require the filling and culverting of approximately 0.31 acre or less of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. With the constraints of these two
projects, the proposed culverting is the only practical option for the stream.
' ASU/Appalachian Convocation Center page - 4 -
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Items 15 and 16. Required Contacts:
' U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Raleigh Field Office
Contacted: Ms. Sonja Wilson via telephone call on February 6, 1996
Comments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requested a copy of the Joint 401/404
application form. Upon receipt of a copy of the Joint form, they will reply. Ogden
Environmental, on behalf of ASU, will forward a copy of this application to
USFWS.
' National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Habitat Conservation Division
Contacted: Ms. Arlene Bossie via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: The phone call satisfies the contact requirements. The office will
receive a copy of the Joint form from the COE and/or DEM (one of the 7 copies
required).
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
N. C. Division of Archives and History
Contacted: Ms. Renee Gladdhill-Erly via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: One of the 7 copies goes to the SHPO for review. The phone call
satisfies the contact requirement on the joint application form.
' Item 17. Additional information for NC DEM:
IA. No wetlands are located on the site. See provided site plans/maps for detail on location
of Boone Creek (see Attachments 1 and 2).
' B. Photos of the project site are provided herein (see Attachment 3).
C. N/A

D. The schematic drawings included herein (see Attachment 2) show the proposed grading
and drainage plan for the project.

E. Land use of the surrounding property is urban development consisting of university and
Boone commercial area.
'
F. The Convocation Center development will tie-in to the local POTW for sanitary sewage
disposal (see Attachment 2 for utility plan).

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Photo 1. Proposed site area showing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and tennis courts.
Photo 2. Proposed site area showing ASU tennis courts and Rivers Street.

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Photo 3. Looking downstream along Boone Creek open channel in proposed site area.
Photo 4. Looking downstream at arch culvert under Rivers Street at US 321. Note ASU
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APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996

DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 26
JOINT FORM FOR
Nation-,A-ide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
' CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
' ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
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SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO_THE N.C. DIVISION .OF ENVIROlv^,4ENI'AL MANAGENIENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
2. Owners Address: Apalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 28608
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): N/A (Work): [phone]
(main number
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University, 265 Dale Street, Boone, NC 28608
Office Phone Number: 704-262-4961
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Watauga
Nearest Town or City:
Town of Boone
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Along Boone Creek and f loodulain
just below existing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of
existing Rivers Street and US 321 (Blowing Rock Rd) at the ASU main entrance.
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Boone Creek
7. River Basin: New River Basin
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [x] NO [ ]*
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [)d NO [ ]
If yes, explain. NWP26 for Phase 1 Boiler Plant re
Plant requested February 26 199
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.§., inc
juested June 1995; NWP26
wetlands, located on project sits: 0.31 acre
of waters of the U.S. (Note: No wetlands located on project site.)
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0.31 acre
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A
Excava N/A
ted: - -
Total Impacted: 0.31 acre
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Fill and culvert
installation for 450 ft. of existing Boone Creek open channel.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Accommodate NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate
construction of the Appalachian Convocation Center multi-purpose facility.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. No wetlands are impacted by the proposed project.
(See attached supplemental information for more discussion on all items)
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Fede: telly listed or proposed for listing endangered or thmatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affect: d by the proposed project. Have you done so? . YES [X] NO [ J
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS A..ND/OR NNIFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ X] No(
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RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEN::
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. No wetlands. Attached
maps show water feature:
B. If available, representative photo=,Ph of wetlands to be impacted by project. See attachment 3
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line. N/A .
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. See attachment 2
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Urban develorment (ASU. Roone ccnunercial rPa )
P. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?_ Tie-in to POTW.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR JOINT 401/404 APPLICATION
Project: Appalachian State University (ASUI/Appalachian Convocation Center
Section 404 Nationwide Permit Requested: NWP #26
Section 401 General Water Quality Certification Requested: GC #2671
Application Information:
' Item 1. Owners Name:
' Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
1 Item 2. Owners Address:
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina (see item 4)
' Item 3. Owners Phone Number:
' Appalachian State University, Main Phone: [phone] (see item 4)
Item 4. Owner Representative, Address, and Phone Number:
' Dr. Clyde Robbins
Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University
265 Dale Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Phone: [phone]
Item 5. Location of work: (See maps and plans provided as Attachments 1 and 2)
Maps include: USGS "Boone, NC" quadrangle and site plans
i County: Watauga County, North Carolina
' Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location: Along Boone Creek and floodplain just below the existing ASU
' Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of existing Rivers Street and US
321 (Blowing Rock Road) at the ASU main entrance.

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Item 6. Name of Closest Stream/River:
' Stream: Boone Creek
Item 7. River Basin:
' New River Basin. Boone Creek feeds into Winkler Creek which discharges into the
South Fork of the New River.
Item 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or
WS H? [YES]
Stream Class: Class C - Trout, Special Waters, " + " NC DEM designation
(information obtained from Mr. Ron Linville, Winston-Salem Regional DEM Office).
' Watershed: Project is not located within a State designated water-supply
watershed. WS-II and WS-IV water-supply watersheds are located south and
1 southeast of the project area, respectively.
Item 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
' [YES] If yes, explain.
Work along the Boone Creek channel associated with Phase 1 of the ASU Boiler
Plant Facility (upstream of the Phase 2 Boiler Plant work and Convocation Center
site) was determined to require a US Army COE Nationwide 26 permit. The NWP
' 26 for Phase 1 was requested in June 1995. The channel restoration work
associated with Phase 2 of the Boiler Plant project will also require a NWP 26. The
permit for the Phase 2 work was requested on February 26, 1996.
' It is not known if any Section 404 permits have been previously requested for use
on the specific Convocation Center project site along Boone Creek, however.
Item 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, located on
project site:
' Approximately 0.31 acre of "waters of the US" located on the project site along
Boone Creek. (See item 11 for more detail and discussion.)
The US Army COE has determined (Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field Office) that
no wetlands exist on the proposed project site (reference is made to COE letter
dated September 8, 1995, Action ID. 199504607, Pre-Application, and a project
coordination meeting at ASU on February 22, 1996.) Therefore, a wetlands
delineation will not be applicable to this project.
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' Item 11. Number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, impacted by the proposed
project:
' Filled: *Approximately 0.31 acre
Drained: not applicable
' Flooded: not applicable
Excavated: not applicable
Total Impacted: *Approximately 0.31 acre
*Note: A culvert system of 800 linear feet (+/-) is proposed for Boone Creek to
accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate development
' of the Convocation Center. However, only 450 feet of the stream is currently in
an open channel condition. A typical bank-to-bank top channel width for the
existing open channel section is approximately 30 feet or less. The width of the
' ordinary high water level along the stream is also 30 feet or less. Also, no
wetlands are located in the project area.
Using these parameters for calculation of area, the estimate of total impact to
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek is approximately 0.31 acre. This is
determined from the 450 linear ft of existing open channel stream and the 30 ft
maximum width of the ordinary high water level (450' x 30' = 13,500 sq ft;
13,500 sq ft / 43,560 sq ft per acre = 0.31 acre). This methodology for
' determining total area of impact to waters of the US is based upon discussions
with Mr. Steve Chapin (US Army COE) and confirmed by Mr. John Dorney (NC
DEM, Raleigh Central Office) in a telephone conversation with Scott Bryant
' (Ogden) February 19, 1996. Mr. Dorney further noted that if the impacted area
is equal to or less than one-third of an acre, a written approval from DEM is not
required for the project.
Item 12. Description of Proposed Work: (See site plans attached)
The proposed work involves the development of a multi-purpose Convocation
Center facility at Appalachian State University. The planned NCDOT widening of
US 321, in conjunction with site placement of the Convocation Center facility,
requires that a 450 ft section of Boone Creek open channel be placed into a culvert
system.
Item 13. Purpose of Proposed Work:
The "Appalachian Convocation Center" will serve as a multi-purpose place of
' assembly for university convocations, concerts, public speakers, various sports
tournaments, training camps, family entertainment shows, conventions, trade
association events and exhibits. This facility will serve the Town of Boone and the
1 region, in addition to the University.

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Approximately 27% of the Convocation Center's floor area is dedicated to
academic program space for the ASU Health Leisure and Exercise Science
department. The academic area will include faculty offices, classrooms, special
instructional spaces, and research labs.
Item 14. State reasons why the applicant believes this activity must be carried out in wetlands.
Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts.
As noted above, the proposed activity does not involve any disturbance of
wetlands. The project will involve the culverting of approximately 0.31 acre of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. The impact to waters of the US will be
minimal, however, because some of the stream is already in culvert.
In order to successfully widen US 321 and develop the Convocation Center site,
the proposed fill and culverting is necessary. The fill will place the site at an
elevation above the 100-year base flood level to protect the building and adjacent
facilities.
Land use adjacent to the existing reach of Boone Creek open channel is typically
urban and includes Blowing Rock Road (US 321), Boone commercial development,
Rivers Street, some residential development, and University tennis courts.
Therefore, the proposed fill and culverting of the site and stream will not
significantly change the nature of the setting nor degrade existing uses.
With regards to adjacent projects, ASU has prepared design plans to remove the
approximate 960 ft run of culvert immediately upstream from the Convocation
Center and restore this area with a "natural mountain stream" concept. The Boone
Creek culvert that will be removed begins at Hardin Street near the ASU boiler
facility and exits just below ASU Lackey Baseball Field in the proposed
Convocation Center site area. As part of the Boone Creek restoration, Lackey Field
will also be relocated to another part of the ASU campus. All of this described
upstream work is associated with the ASU Phase 2 Boiler Plant Project and
includes the realignment of Rivers Street with US 321 immediately upstream of the
Convocation Center site. The 404 application for the Phase 2 work was submitted
to the Corps of Engineers on February 26, 1996.
In sum, the planned widening of US 321 and site placement of the Convocation
Center will require the filling and culverting of approximately 0.31 acre or less of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. With the constraints of these two
projects, the proposed culverting is the only practical option for the stream.
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Items 15 and 16. Required Contacts:
' U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Raleigh Field Office
Contacted: Ms. Sonja Wilson via telephone call on February 6, 1996
Comments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requested a copy of the Joint 401/404
application form. Upon receipt of a copy of the Joint form, they will reply. Ogden
' Environmental, on behalf of ASU, will forward a copy of this application to
USFWS.
' National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Habitat Conservation Division
Contacted: Ms. Arlene Bossie via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: The phone call satisfies the contact requirements. The office will
receive a copy of the Joint form from the COE and/or DEM (one of the 7 copies
' required).
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
N. C. Division of Archives and History
Contacted: Ms. Renee Gladdhill-Erly via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: One of the 7 copies goes to the SHPO for review. The phone call
satisfies the contact requirement on the joint application form.
' Item 17. Additional information for NC DEM:
IA. No wetlands are located on the site. See provided site plans/maps for detail on location
of Boone Creek (see Attachments 1 and 2).
B. Photos of the project site are provided herein (see Attachment 3).
C. N/A
D. The schematic drawings included herein (see Attachment 2) show the proposed grading
and drainage plan for the project.
' E. Land use of the surrounding property is urban development consisting of university and
Boone commercial area.
' F. The Convocation Center development will tie-in to the local POTW for sanitary sewage
disposal (see Attachment 2 for utility plan).

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ATTACHMENT 1
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Photo 1. Proposed site area showing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and tennis courts.
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Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide
Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996
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APPALACIIIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996

DENT ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 26
JOINT FORM FOR
Nation-Aide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MAN=-GEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
' CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
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ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINTERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO.THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIROlv'A=AL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
2. OwnersAddress: Apalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 28608
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): N/A (Work): [phone]
(main number
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University, 265 Dale Street, Boone, NC 28608
Office Phone :umber: 704-262-4961
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Watauga
Nearest Town or City
Town of Boone
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Along Boone Creek and f loodiolain
just below existing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of
existing Rivers Street and US 321 (Blowing Rock Rd) at the .ASU main entrance.
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Boone Creek
7. River Basin:
New River Basin
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [x) NO [ }*
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ NO [ J
If yes, explain. NWP26 for Phase 1 Boiler Plant requested June 1995; NWP26 for Phase 2 Boiler
Plant requested February 26 1996. 0.31 acre
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.§., including wetlands, located on project site.
of waters of the U.S. (Note: No wetlands located on project site.)
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0.31 acre
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR JOINT 401/404 APPLICATION
Project: Appalachian State University (ASU)/Appalachian Convocation Center
Section 404 Nationwide Permit Requested: NWP #26
Section 401 General Water Quality Certification Requested: GC #2671
Application Information:
Item 1. Owners Name:
Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
Item 2. Owners Address:
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina (see item 4)
Item 3. Owners Phone Number:
Appalachian State University, Main Phone: [phone] (see item 4)
Item 4. Owner Representative, Address, and Phone Number:

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Dr. Clyde Robbins
Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University
265 Dale Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Phone: [phone]
Item 5. Location of work: (See maps and plans provided as Attachments 1 and 2)
Maps include: USGS "Boone, NC" quadrangle and site plans
County: Watauga County, North Carolina
Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location: Along Boone Creek and floodplain just below the existing ASU
Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of existing Rivers Street and US
321 (Blowing Rock Road) at the ASU main entrance.
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Item 6. Name of Closest Stream/River:
' Stream: Boone Creek
Item 7. River Basin:
' New River Basin. Boone Creek feeds into Winkler Creek which discharges into the
South Fork of the New River.
Item 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or
WS II? [YES]
Stream Class: Class C - Trout, Special Waters, "+" NC DEM designation
(information obtained from Mr. Ron Linville, Winston-Salem Regional DEM Office).
Watershed: Project is not located within a State designated water-supply
watershed. WS-II and WS-IV water-supply watersheds are located south and
southeast of the project area, respectively.
Item 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
[YES] If yes, explain.
Work along the Boone Creek channel associated with Phase 1 of the ASU Boiler
Plant Facility (upstream of the Phase 2 Boiler Plant work and Convocation Center
site) was determined to require a US Army COE Nationwide 26 permit. The NWP
' 26 for Phase 1 was requested in June 1995. The channel restoration work
associated with Phase 2 of the Boiler Plant project will also require a NWP 26. The
permit for the Phase 2 work was requested on February 26, 1996.
' It is not known if any Section 404 permits have been previously requested for use
on the specific Convocation Center project site along Boone Creek, however.
' Item 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, located on
project site:
' Approximately 0.31 acre of "waters of the US" located on the project site along
Boone Creek. (See item 11 for more detail and discussion.)
The US Army COE has determined (Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field Office) that
no wetlands exist on the proposed project site (reference is made to COE letter
' dated September 8, 1995, Action ID. 199504607, Pre-Application, and a project
coordination meeting at ASU on February 22, 1996.) Therefore, a wetlands
delineation will not be applicable to this project.

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' Item 11. Number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, impacted by the proposed
project:
Filled: *Approximately 0.31 acre
Drained: not applicable
Flooded: not applicable
Excavated: not applicable
Total Impacted: *Approximately 0.31 acre
*Note: A culvert system of 800 linear feet (+/-) is proposed for Boone Creek to
accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate development
' of the Convocation Center. However, only 450 feet of the stream is currently in
an open channel condition. A typical bank-to-bank top channel width for the
existing open channel section is approximately 30 feet or less. The width of the
ordinary high water level along the stream is also 30 feet or less. Also, no
wetlands are located in the project area.
' Using these parameters for calculation of area, the estimate of total impact to
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek is approximately 0.31 acre. This is
determined from the 450 linear ft of existing open channel stream and the 30 ft
' maximum width of the ordinary high water level (450' x 30' = 13,500 sq ft;
13,500 sq ft / 43,560 sq ft per acre = 0.31 acre). This methodology for
' determining total area of impact to waters of the US is based upon discussions
with Mr. Steve Chapin (US Army COE) and confirmed by Mr. John Dorney (NC
DEM, Raleigh Central Office) in a telephone conversation with Scott Bryant
' (Ogden) February 19, 1996. Mr. Dorney further noted that if the impacted area
is equal to or less than one-third of an acre, a written approval from DEM is not
required for the project.
i Item 12. Description of Proposed Work: (See site plans attached)
The proposed work involves the development of a multi-purpose Convocation
Center facility at Appalachian State University. The planned NCDOT widening of
US 321, in conjunction with site placement of the Convocation Center facility,
requires that a 450 ft section of Boone Creek open channel be placed into a culvert
system.
' Item 13. Purpose of Proposed Work:
The "Appalachian Convocation Center" will serve as a multi-purpose place of
assembly for university convocations, concerts, public speakers, various sports
tournaments, training camps, family entertainment shows, conventions, trade
association events and exhibits. This facility will serve the Town of Boone and the
' region, in addition to the University.

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Approximately 27% of the Convocation Center's floor area is dedicated to
academic program space for the ASU Health Leisure and Exercise Science
department. The academic area will include faculty offices, classrooms, special
instructional spaces, and research labs.
Item 14. State reasons why the applicant believes this activity must be carried out in wetlands.
Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts.
As noted above, the proposed activity does not involve any disturbance of
wetlands. The project will involve the culverting of approximately 0.31 acre of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. The impact to waters of the US will be
minimal, however, because some of the stream is already in culvert.
In order to successfully widen US 321 and develop the Convocation Center site,
the proposed fill and culverting is necessary. The fill will place the site at an
elevation above the 100-year base flood level to protect the building and adjacent
facilities.
Land use adjacent to the existing reach of Boone Creek open channel is typically
urban and includes Blowing Rock Road (US 321), Boone commercial development,
Rivers Street, some residential development, and University tennis courts.
Therefore, the proposed fill and culverting of the site and stream will not
significantly change the nature of the setting nor degrade existing uses.
With regards to adjacent projects, ASU has prepared design plans to remove the
approximate 960 ft run of culvert immediately upstream from the Convocation
Center and restore this area with a "natural mountain stream" concept. The Boone
Creek culvert that will be removed begins at Hardin Street near the ASU boiler
facility and exits just below ASU Lackey Baseball Field in the proposed
Convocation Center site area. As part of the Boone Creek restoration, Lackey Field
will also be relocated to another part of the ASU campus. All of this described
upstream work is associated with the ASU Phase 2 Boiler Plant Project and
includes the realignment of Rivers Street with US 321 immediately upstream of the
Convocation Center site. The 404 application for the Phase 2 work was submitted
to the Corps of Engineers on February 26, 1996.
In sum, the planned widening of US 321 and site placement of the Convocation
Center will require the filling and culverting of approximately 0.31 acre or less of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. With the constraints of these two
projects, the proposed culverting is the only practical option for the stream.
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Items 15 and 16. Required Contacts:
' U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Raleigh Field Office
Contacted: Ms. Sonja Wilson via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requested a copy of the Joint 401/404
application form. Upon receipt of a copy of the Joint form, they will reply. Ogden
Environmental, on behalf of ASU, will forward a copy of this application to
USFWS.
' National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Habitat Conservation Division
Contacted: Ms. Arlene Bossie via telephone call on February 6, 1996
Comments: The phone call satisfies the contact requirements. The office will
receive a copy of the Joint form from the COE and/or DEM (one of the 7 copies
' required).
' State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
N. C. Division of Archives and History
Contacted: Ms. Renee Gladdhill-Erly via telephone call on February 6, 1996
Comments: One of the 7 copies goes to the SHPO for review. The phone call
satisfies the contact requirement on the joint application form.
Item 17. Additional information for NC DEM:
A. No wetlands are located on the site. See provided site plans/maps for detail on location
of Boone Creek (see Attachments 1 and 2).
' B. Photos of the project site are provided herein (see Attachment 3).
C. N/A
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D. The schematic drawings included herein (see Attachment 2) show the proposed grading
and drainage plan for the project.

E. Land use of the surrounding property is urban development consisting of university and
Boone commercial area.
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F. The Convocation Center development will tie-in to the local POTW for sanitary sewage
disposal (see Attachment 2 for utility plan).

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Photo 1. Proposed site area showing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and tennis courts.
Photo 2. Proposed site area showing ASU tennis courts and Rivers Street.

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Photo 3. Looking downstream along Boone Creek open channel in proposed site area.
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APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide
Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996
OODENENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996

DENT ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provid: Nationwide Permit #): 26
JOINT FORM FOR
Nation-Aide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MAN.=-GEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
' ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]

ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO.THE N.C. DMSION OF ENVIRONhIENTAL MANAGENM\7.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
2. Owners Address: Apalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 28608
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): N/A (Work): [phone]
(main number
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University, 265 Dale Street, Boone, NC 28608
Office Phone Number: 704-262-4961
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). Counry: Watauga
Nearest Town or City:
Town of Boone
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Along Boone Creek and f loodDlain
just below existing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of
existing Rivers Street and US 321 (Blowing Rock Rd) at the ASU main entrance.
6. Name of Closest Strearn/River: Boone Creek -
7. River Basin: New River Basin
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [ J NO [ }*
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [,4 NO [ l
If yes, explain. NWP26 for Phase 1 Boiler Plant requested June 1995 NWP26 for Phase 2 Boiler
Plant request
10. Estimated total number of acres
of waters of the U.S.
:ed February 26 1996. 0 acre
of waters of the U.§., including wetlands, located on project site:
(Note: No wetlands located on project site.)
1 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0 31 acre
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A
N/A
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 0.31 acre
* Classified as "trout" by NC DEM
' 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Fill and culvert
installation for 450 ft. of existing Boone Creek open channel.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Abcommodate NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate
construction of the Appalachian Convocation Center multi-purpose facility.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
' taken to minimize wetland impacts. No wetlands are impacted by the proposed project.
(See attached supplemental information for more discussion on all items)
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National hiarine Fisheries Service
' (NMFS) regarding the presence or any Fede: telly listed orproposed for listing endangered or thr-.ztened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be afrectsd by the proposed project. Have you done so? . YES [X) NO [
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS A--N'D/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ X) NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEN::
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. No wetlands. Attached
maps show water feature,
B. If available, representative photo=ph of wetlands to be impacted by project. See attachment 3
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the plzcemcnt of the
delineation line. N/A
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. See attachment 2
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Urban development (ASU, Boone commercial area)
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?_ Tie-in to POTW.
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Owner's ignature Date

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR JOINT 401/404 APPLICATION
Project: Appalachian State University (ASU)/Appalachian Convocation Center
Section 404 Nationwide Permit Requested: NWP #26
Section 401 General Water Quality Certification Requested: GC #2671
Application Information:
Item 1. Owners Name:
Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
Item 2. Owners Address:
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina (see item 4)
Item 3. Owners Phone Number:
Appalachian State University, Main Phone: [phone] (see item 4)
Item 4. Owner Representative, Address, and Phone Number:

Dr. Clyde Robbins
Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University
265 Dale Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Phone: [phone]
Item 5. Location of work: (See maps and plans provided as Attachments 1 and 2)
Maps include: USGS "Boone, NC" quadrangle and site plans
County: Watauga County, North Carolina
Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location: Along Boone Creek and floodplain just below the existing ASU
Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of existing Rivers Street and US
321 (Blowing Rock Road) at the ASU main entrance.
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Item 6. Name of Closest Stream/River:
Stream: Boone Creek
Item 7. River Basin:
New River Basin. Boone Creek feeds into Winkler Creek which discharges into the
South Fork of the New River.
Item 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or
WS H? [YES]
Stream Class: Class C - Trout, Special Waters, "+" NC DEM designation
(information obtained from Mr. Ron Linville, Winston-Salem Regional DEM Office).
Watershed: Project is not located within a State designated water-supply
watershed. WS-II and WS-IV water-supply watersheds are located south and
southeast of the project area, respectively.
Item 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
[YES] If yes, explain.
' Work along the Boone Creek channel associated with Phase 1 of the ASU Boiler
Plant Facility (upstream of the Phase 2 Boiler Plant work and Convocation Center
site) was determined to require a US Army COE Nationwide 26 permit. The NWP
' 26 for Phase 1 was requested in June 1995. The channel restoration work
associated with Phase 2 of the Boiler Plant project will also require a NWP 26. The
permit for the Phase 2 work was requested on February 26, 1996.
' It is not known if any Section 404 permits have been previously requested for use
on the specific Convocation Center project site along Boone Creek, however.
Item 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, located on
project site:
Approximately 0.31 acre of "waters of the US" located on the project site along
Boone Creek. (See item 11 for more detail and discussion.)
' The US Army COE has determined (Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field Office) that
no wetlands exist on the proposed project site (reference is made to COE letter
dated September 8, 1995, Action ID. 199504607, Pre-Application, and a project
coordination meeting at ASU on February 22, 1996.) Therefore, a wetlands
delineation will not be applicable to this project.
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Item 11. Number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, impacted by the proposed
project:
Filled: *Approximately 0.31 acre
Drained: not applicable
Flooded: not applicable
Excavated: not applicable
Total Impacted: *Approximately 0.31 acre
*Note: A culvert system of 800 linear feet (+/-) is proposed for Boone Creek to
accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate development
of the Convocation Center. However, only 450 feet of the stream is currently in
an open channel condition. A typical bank-to-bank top channel width for the
existing open channel section is approximately 30 feet or less. The width of the
' ordinary high water level along the stream is also 30 feet or less. Also, no
wetlands are located in the project area.
' Using these parameters for calculation of area, the estimate of total impact to
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek is approximately 0.31 acre. This is
determined from the 450 linear ft of existing open channel stream and the 30 ft
maximum width of the ordinary high water level (450'x 30' = 13,500 sq ft;
13,500 sq ft / 43,560 sq ft per acre = 0.31 acre). This methodology for
' determining total area of impact to waters of the US is based upon discussions
with Mr. Steve Chapin (US Army COE) and confirmed by Mr. John Dorney (NC
DEM, Raleigh Central Office) in a telephone conversation with Scott Bryant
' (Ogden) February 19, 1996. Mr. Dorney further noted that if the impacted area
is equal to or less than one-third of an acre, a written approval from DEM is not
required for the project.
' Item 12. Description of Proposed Work: (See site plans attached)
' The proposed work involves the development of a multi-purpose Convocation
Center facility at Appalachian State University. The planned NCDOT widening of
US 321, in conjunction with site placement of the Convocation Center facility,
' requires that a 450 ft section of Boone Creek open channel be placed into a culvert
system.
Item 13. Purpose of Proposed Work:
The "Appalachian Convocation Center" will serve as a multi-purpose place of
assembly for university convocations, concerts, public speakers, various sports
tournaments, training camps, family entertainment shows, conventions, trade
association events and exhibits. This facility will serve the Town of Boone and the
1 region, in addition to the University.

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Approximately 27% of the Convocation Center's floor area is dedicated to
academic program space for the ASU Health Leisure and Exercise Science
department. The academic area will include faculty offices, classrooms, special
instructional spaces, and research labs.
Item 14. State reasons why the applicant believes this activity must be carried out in wetlands.
Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts.
As noted above, the proposed activity does not involve any disturbance of
wetlands. The project will involve the culverting of approximately 0.31 acre of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. The impact to waters of the US will be
minimal, however, because some of the stream is already in culvert.
In order to successfully widen US 321 and develop the Convocation Center site,
the proposed fill and culverting is necessary. The fill will place the site at an
elevation above the 100-year base flood level to protect the building and adjacent
facilities.
Land use adjacent to the existing reach of Boone Creek open channel is typically
urban and includes Blowing Rock Road (US 321), Boone commercial development,
Rivers Street, some residential development, and University tennis courts.
Therefore, the proposed fill and culverting of the site and stream will not
significantly change the nature of the setting nor degrade existing uses.
With regards to adjacent projects, ASU has prepared design plans to remove the
approximate 960 ft run of culvert immediately upstream from the Convocation
Center and restore this area with a "natural mountain stream" concept. The Boone
Creek culvert that will be removed begins at Hardin Street near the ASU boiler
facility and exits just below ASU Lackey Baseball Field in the proposed
Convocation Center site area. As part of the Boone Creek restoration, Lackey Field
will also be relocated to another part of the ASU campus. All of this described
upstream work is associated with the ASU Phase 2 Boiler Plant Project and
includes the realignment of Rivers Street with US 321 immediately upstream of the
Convocation Center site. The 404 application for the Phase 2 work was submitted
to the Corps of Engineers on February 26, 1996.
In sum, the planned widening of US 321 and site placement of the Convocation
Center will require the filling and culverting of approximately 0.31 acre or less of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. With the constraints of these two
projects, the proposed culverting is the only practical option for the stream.
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Items 15 and 16. Required Contacts:
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Raleigh Field Office
Contacted: Ms. Sonja Wilson via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requested a copy of the Joint 401/404
application form. Upon receipt of a copy of the Joint form, they will reply. Ogden
' Environmental, on behalf of ASU, will forward a copy of this application to
USFWS.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Habitat Conservation Division
Contacted: Ms. Arlene Bossie via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: The phone call satisfies the contact requirements. The office will
receive a copy of the Joint form from the COE and/or DEM (one of the 7 copies
required).
' State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
N. C. Division of Archives and History
Contacted: Ms. Renee Gladdhill-Erly via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: One of the 7 copies goes to the SHPO for review. The phone call
satisfies the contact requirement on the joint application form.
Item 17. Additional information for NC DEM:
A. No wetlands are located on the site. See provided site plans/maps for detail on location
of Boone Creek (see Attachments 1 and 2).
B. Photos of the project site are provided herein (see Attachment 3).
C. N/A
' D. The schematic drawings included herein (see Attachment 2) show the proposed grading
and drainage plan for the project.
E. Land use of the surrounding property is urban development consisting of university and
Boone commercial area.
' F. The Convocation Center development will tie-in to the local POTW for sanitary sewage
disposal (see Attachment 2 for utility plan).

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Photo 1. Proposed site area showing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and tennis courts.
Photo 2. Proposed site area showing ASU tennis courts and Rivers Street.

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Photo 3. Looking downstream along Boone Creek open channel in proposed site area.
Photo 4. Looking downstream at arch culvert under Rivers Street at US 321. Note ASU
tennis courts adjacent to Boone Creek channel.
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APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project

Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide
Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
' Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515

' Prepared by:
' Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Center-view Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407

I March 29, 1996
? OGDENENVIRONMENTALANDEN6INEERINGSERVICES

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996

DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit n): 26
JOINT FORM FOR
Nation-Aide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MAIVA-GEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
' CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]

ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SEMI' TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO.THE N.C. DIVISION .OF ENVIRONT? IENTAL MANAGEMENrI7.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. OwnersName: Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
2. Owners Address: Apalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 28608
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): N/A (Work): [phone]
(main number
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University, 265 Dale Street, Boone, NC 28608
Office Phone Number: 704-262-4961
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). Counry: Watauga
Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Along Boone Creek and f loodplain
just below existing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of
existinq Rivers Street and US 321 (Blowing Rock Rd) at the ASUmain entrance.
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Boone Creek
7. River Basin: New River Basin
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [J NO [?*
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ A NO [ ]
If yes, explain. NWP26 for Phase 1 Boiler Plant i
Plant requested February 26 19
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.§., in
June 1995;
wetlands, located on project site: 0.31 acre
of waters of the U.S. (Note: No wetlands located on project site.)
' 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
' Filled: 0 31 acre
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A
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Excavated. N/A
Total Impacted: 0.31 acre
* Classified as "trout" by NC DEM
' 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Fill and culvert
installation for 450 ft. of existing Boone Creek open channel.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Accommodate NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate
' construction of the Appalachian Convocation Center multi-purpose facility.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
' taken to minimize wetland impacts. No wetlands are impacted by the proposed project.
(See attached supplemental information for more discussion on all items)
1S. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
' (NMFS) regarding the presence or any Fede: elly listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that maybe affect: d by the proposed project. Have you done so? . YES [X) NO[ )
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
' 16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be of ected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ X] NO[
]
' RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEV::
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. No wetlands. Attached
maps show water feature,
' B. If available, representative photopaph of wetlands to be impacted by project. See attachment 3
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line. N/A
' D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. See attachment 2
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Urban development (ASU, Boone commercial area)
' F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?. Tie-in to POTW.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR JOINT 401/404 APPLICATION
Project: Appalachian State University (ASU)/Appalachian Convocation Center
Section 404 Nationwide Permit Requested: NWP #26
Section 401 General Water Quality Certification Requested: GC #2671
Application Information:
Item 1. Owners Name:
Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
Item 2. Owners Address:
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina (see item 4)
Item 3. Owners Phone Number:
Appalachian State University, Main Phone: [phone] (see item 4)
Item 4. Owner Representative, Address, and Phone Number:
Dr. Clyde Robbins
Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University
265 Dale Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Phone: [phone]
Item 5. Location of work: (See maps and plans provided as Attachments 1 and 2)
Maps include: USGS "Boone, NC" quadrangle and site plans
County: Watauga County, North Carolina
Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location: Along Boone Creek and floodplain just below the existing ASU
Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of existing Rivers Street and US
321 (Blowing Rock Road) at the ASU main entrance.
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' Item 6. Name of Closest Stream/River:
Stream: Boone Creek
Item 7. River Basin:
' New River Basin. Boone Creek feeds into Winkler Creek which discharges into the
South Fork of the New River.
' Item 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or
WS II? [YES]
' Stream Class: Class C - Trout, Special Waters, "+" NC DEM designation
(information obtained from Mr. Ron Linville, Winston-Salem Regional DEM Office).
' Watershed: Project is not located within a State designated water-supply
watershed. WS-II and WS-IV water-supply watersheds are located south and
' southeast of the project area, respectively.
Item 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
' [YES] If yes, explain.
Work along the Boone Creek channel associated with Phase 1 of the ASU Boiler
Plant Facility (upstream of the Phase 2 Boiler Plant work and Convocation Center
site) was determined to require a US Army COE Nationwide 26 permit. The NWP
' 26 for Phase 1 was requested in June 1995. The channel restoration work
associated with Phase 2 of the Boiler Plant project will also require a NWP 26. The
permit for the Phase 2 work was requested on February 26, 1996.
' It is not known if any Section 404 permits have been previously requested for use
on the specific Convocation Center project site along Boone Creek, however.
t Item 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, located on
project site:
Approximately 0.31 acre of "waters of the US" located on the project site along
Boone Creek. (See item 11 for more detail and discussion.)
' The US Army COE has determined (Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field Office) that
no wetlands exist on the proposed project site (reference is made to COE letter
dated September 8, 1995, Action ID. 199504607, Pre-Application, and a project
coordination meeting at ASU on February 22, 1996.) Therefore, a wetlands
delineation will not be applicable to this project.

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Supplemental 4011404 Applicanon Information March 29, 1996

Item 11. Number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, impacted by the proposed
project:
' Filled: *Approximately 0.31 acre
Drained: not applicable
Flooded: not applicable
Excavated: not applicable
Total Impacted: *Approximately 0.31 acre
*Note: A culvert system of 800 linear feet (+/-) is proposed for Boone Creek to
accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate development
of the Convocation Center. However, only 450 feet of the stream is currently in
an open channel condition. A typical bank-to-bank top channel width for the
existing open channel section is approximately 30 feet or less. The width of the
I ordinary high water level along the stream is also 30 feet or less. Also, no
wetlands are located in the project area.
' Using these parameters for calculation of area, the estimate of total impact to
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek is approximately 0.31 acre. This is
determined from the 450 linear ft of existing open channel stream and the 30 ft
' maximum width of the ordinary high water level (450' x 30' = 13,500 sq ft;
13,500 sq ft / 43,560 sq ft per acre = 0.31 acre). This methodology for
determining total area of impact to waters of the US is based upon discussions
with Mr. Steve Chapin (US Army COE) and confirmed by Mr. John Dorney (NC
DEM, Raleigh Central Office) in a telephone conversation with Scott Bryant
' (Ogden) February 19, 1996. Mr. Dorney further noted that if the impacted area
is equal to or less than one-third of an acre, a written approval from DEM is not
required for the project.
' Item 12. Description of Proposed Work: (See site plans attached)
' The proposed work involves the development of a multi-purpose Convocation
Center facility at Appalachian State University. The planned NCDOT widening of
US 321, in conjunction with site placement of the Convocation Center facility,
requires that a 450 ft section of Boone Creek open channel be placed into a culvert
system.
Item 13. Purpose of Proposed Work:
The "Appalachian Convocation Center" will serve as a multi-purpose place of
assembly for university convocations, concerts, public speakers, various sports
tournaments, training camps, family entertainment shows, conventions, trade
association events and exhibits. This facility will serve the Town of Boone and the
region, in addition to the University.

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Supplemental 4011404 Application Information March 29, 1996

Approximately 27% of the Convocation Center's floor area is dedicated to
academic program space for the ASU Health Leisure and Exercise Science
department. The academic area will include faculty offices, classrooms, special
instructional spaces, and research labs.
Item 14. State reasons why the applicant believes this activity must be carried out in wetlands.
Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts.
As noted above, the proposed activity does not involve any disturbance of
wetlands. The project will involve the culverting of approximately 0.31 acre of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. The impact to waters of the US will be
minimal, however, because some of the stream is already in culvert.
In order to successfully widen US 321 and develop the Convocation Center site,
the proposed fill and culverting is necessary. The fill will place the site at an
elevation above the 100-year base flood level to protect the building and adjacent
facilities.
Land use adjacent to the existing reach of Boone Creek open channel is typically
urban and includes Blowing Rock Road (US 321), Boone commercial development,
Rivers Street, some residential development, and University tennis courts.
Therefore, the proposed fill and culverting of the site and stream will not
significantly change the nature of the setting nor degrade existing uses.
With regards to adjacent projects, ASU has prepared design plans to remove the
approximate 960 ft run of culvert immediately upstream from the Convocation
Center and restore this area with a "natural mountain stream" concept. The Boone
Creek culvert that will be removed begins at Hardin Street near the ASU boiler
facility and exits just below ASU Lackey Baseball Field in the proposed
Convocation Center site area. As part of the Boone Creek restoration, Lackey Field
will also be relocated to another part of the ASU campus. All of this described
upstream work is associated with the ASU Phase 2 Boiler Plant Project and
includes the realignment of Rivers Street with US 321 immediately upstream of the
Convocation Center site. The 404 application for the Phase 2 work was submitted
to the Corps of Engineers on February 26, 1996.
In sum, the planned widening of US 321 and site placement of the Convocation
Center will require the filling and culverting of approximately 0.31 acre or less of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. With the constraints of these two
projects, the proposed culverting is the only practical option for the stream.
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Items 15 and 16. Required Contacts:
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Raleigh Field Office
Contacted: Ms. Sonja Wilson via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requested a copy of the Joint 401/404
application form. Upon receipt of a copy of the Joint form, they will reply. Ogden
' Environmental, on behalf of ASU, will forward a copy of this application to
USFWS.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Habitat Conservation Division
Contacted: Ms. Arlene Bossie via telephone call on February 6, 1996
Comments: The phone call satisfies the contact requirements. The office will
receive a copy of the Joint form from the COE and/or DEM (one of the 7 copies
required).
' State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
N. C. Division of Archives and History
Contacted: Ms. Renee Gladdhill-Erly via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: One of the 7 copies goes to the SHPO for review. The phone call
satisfies the contact requirement on the joint application form.
Item 17. Additional information for NC DEM:
' A. No wetlands are located on the site. See provided site plans/maps for detail on location
of Boone Creek (see Attachments 1 and 2).
B. Photos of the project site are provided herein (see Attachment 3).
C. N/A
' D. The schematic drawings included herein (see Attachment 2) show the proposed grading
and drainage plan for the project.
' E. Land use of the surrounding property is urban development consisting of university and
Boone commercial area.
' F. The Convocation Center development will tie-in to the local POTW for sanitary sewage
disposal (see Attachment 2 for utility plan).

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Photo 1. Proposed site area showing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and tennis courts.
Photo 2. Proposed site area showing ASU tennis courts and Rivers Street.

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Photo 3. Looking downstream along Boone Creek open channel in proposed site area.
Photo 4. Looking downstream at arch culvert under Rivers Street at US 321. Note ASU
tennis courts adjacent to Boone Creek channel.
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Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide
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Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
' Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515

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Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407

March 29, 1996
I OGDENENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

APPALACII AN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996
' DEM ID: ACTION ID:
t Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 26
' JOINT FORM FOR
Nation-aide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
' Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MWA_GEMENT
CORPS OF ENGINEERS NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
' DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O.Box1890 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 4401 Reedy Creek Road
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO_THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONTNIE v'TAL MANAGEIviE:,7.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
' 2. Owners Address: Apalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 28608
' 3. Owners Phone Number (Home): N/A (Work): (704) 7_ 6 2 - 2 0 0 0
(main number
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Overations
Appalachian State University, 265 Dale Street, Boone, NC 28608
Office Phone Number: 704-262-4961
' 5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Watauga

Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Along Boone Creek and f loodtolain
just below existing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of
existing Rivers Street and US 321 (Blowing Rock Rd) at the ASU train entrance.
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Boone Creek
7. River Basin:
New River Basin
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA., HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [x] NO [ ]*
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [4 NO [ ]
Tr explain. NWP26 for Phase 1 Boiler Plant requested June 1995; NWP26 for Phase 2 Boiler
Plar
10. Estimated total num
guested February 26 1996. 0.31 acre
acres of waters of the U.§., including wetlands, located on project site:
of waters of the U.S. (Note: No wetlands located on project site.)
' 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
' Filled: 0.31 acre
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A
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Total Impacted: 0.31 acre
* Classified as "trout" by NC DEM
' 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Fill and culvert
installation for 450 ft. of existing Boone Creek open channel.
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13. Purpose of proposed work: Accommodate NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate
construction of the Appalachian Convocation Center multi-purpose facility.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. No wetlands are impacted by the proposed prof ect.
' (See attached supplemental information for more discussion on all items)
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
' (NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or thrzuned species or critical
habitat in the pernvt area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? . YES [X] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ X] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEN::
A. Wetland delineation map shoring 211 wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. No wetlands. Attached
maps show water feature:
B. If available, representative photop2ph of wetlands to be impacted by project. See attachment 3
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line. N/A -
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. See attachment 2
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Urban development (ASU. Roone commercial area)
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Tie-in to POTW.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR JOINT 401/404 APPLICATION
Project: Appalachian State University (ASUI/Appalachian Convocation Center
Section 404 Nationwide Permit Requested: NWP #26
Section 401 General Water Quality Certification Requested: GC #2671
Application Information:
Item 1. Owners Name:
Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
Item 2. Owners Address:
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina (see item 4)
Item 3. Owners Phone Number:
Appalachian State University, Main Phone: [phone] (see item 4)
Item 4. Owner Representative, Address, and Phone Number:

Dr. Clyde Robbins
Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University
265 Dale Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Phone: [phone]
Item 5. Location of work: (See maps and plans provided as Attachments 1 and 2)
Maps include: USGS "Boone, NC" quadrangle and site plans
County: Watauga County, North Carolina
Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location: Along Boone Creek and floodplain just below the existing ASU
Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of existing Rivers Street and US
321 (Blowing Rock Road) at the ASU main entrance.
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Item 6. Name of Closest Stream/River:
' Stream: Boone Creek
Item 7. River Basin:
' New River Basin. Boone Creek feeds into Winkler Creek which discharges into the
South Fork of the New River.
' Item 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or
WS H? [YES]
Stream Class: Class C - Trout, Special Waters, "+" NC DEM designation
(information obtained from Mr. Ron Linville, Winston-Salem Regional DEM Office).
' Watershed: Project is not located within a State designated water-supply
watershed. WS-II and WS-IV water-supply watersheds are located south and
' southeast of the project area, respectively.
Item 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
' [YES] If yes, explain.
Work along the Boone Creek channel associated with Phase 1 of the ASU Boiler
' Plant Facility (upstream of the Phase 2 Boiler Plant work and Convocation Center
site) was determined to require a US Army COE Nationwide 26 permit. The NWP
26 for Phase 1 was requested in June 1995. The channel restoration work
associated with Phase 2 of the Boiler Plant project will also require a NWP 26. The
permit for the Phase 2 work was requested on February 26, 1996.
It is not known if any Section 404 permits have been previously requested for use
on the specific Convocation Center project site along Boone Creek, however.
Item 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, located on
project site:
Approximately 0.31 acre of "waters of the US" located on the project site along
Boone Creek. (See item 11 for more detail and discussion.)
' The US Army COE has determined (Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field Office) that
no wetlands exist on the proposed project site (reference is made to COE letter
' dated September 8, 1995, Action ID. 199504607, Pre-Application, and a project
coordination meeting at ASU on February 22, 1996.) Therefore, a wetlands
delineation will not be applicable to this project.

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Item 11. Number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, impacted by the proposed
project:
Filled: *Approximately 0.31 acre
Drained: not applicable
' Flooded: not applicable
Excavated: not applicable
Total Impacted: *Approximately 0.31 acre
*Note: A culvert system of 800 linear feet (+/-) is proposed for Boone Creek to
accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate development
of the Convocation Center. However, only 450 feet of the stream is currently in
an open channel condition. A typical bank-to-bank top channel width for the
existing open channel section is approximately 30 feet or less. The width of the
1 ordinary high water level along the stream is also 30 feet or less. Also, no
wetlands are located in the project area.
t Using these parameters for calculation of area, the estimate of total impact to
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek is approximately 0.31 acre. This is
determined from the 450 linear ft of existing open channel stream and the 30 ft
maximum width of the ordinary high water level (450' x 30' = 13,500 sq ft;
13,500 sq ft / 43,560 sq ft per acre = 0.31 acre). This methodology for
determining total area of impact to waters of the US is based upon discussions
with Mr. Steve Chapin (US Army COE) and confirmed by Mr. John Dorney (NC
DEM, Raleigh Central Office) in a telephone conversation with Scott Bryant
(Ogden) February 19, 1996. Mr. Dorney further noted that if the impacted area
is equal to or less than one-third of an acre, a written approval from DEM is not
required for the project.
Item 12. Description of Proposed Work: (See site plans attached)
The proposed work involves the development of a multi-purpose Convocation
Center facility at Appalachian State University. The planned NCDOT widening of
US 321, in conjunction with site placement of the Convocation Center facility,
I requires that a 450 ft section of Boone Creek open channel be placed into a culvert
system.
Item 13. Purpose of Proposed Work:
The "Appalachian Convocation Center" will serve as a multi-purpose place of
assembly for university convocations, concerts, public speakers, various sports
tournaments, training camps, family entertainment shows, conventions, trade
association events and exhibits. This facility will serve the Town of Boone and the
region, in addition to the University.
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Approximately 27% of the Convocation Center's floor area is dedicated to
academic program space for the ASU Health Leisure and Exercise Science
department. The academic area will include faculty offices, classrooms, special
instructional spaces, and research labs.
Item 14. State reasons why the applicant believes this activity must be carried out in wetlands.
Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts.
As noted above, the proposed activity does not involve any disturbance of
wetlands. The project will involve the culverting of approximately 0.31 acre of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. The impact to waters of the US will be
minimal, however, because some of the stream is already in culvert.
In order to successfully widen US 321 and develop the Convocation Center site,
the proposed fill and culverting is necessary. The fill will place the site at an
elevation above the 100-year base flood level to protect the building and adjacent
facilities.
Land use adjacent to the existing reach of Boone Creek open channel is typically
urban and includes Blowing Rock Road (US 321), Boone commercial development,
Rivers Street, some residential development, and University tennis courts.
Therefore, the proposed fill and culverting of the site and stream will not
significantly change the nature of the setting nor degrade existing uses.
With regards to adjacent projects, ASU has prepared design plans to remove the
approximate 960 ft run of culvert immediately upstream from the Convocation
Center and restore this area with a "natural mountain stream" concept. The Boone
Creek culvert that will be removed begins at Hardin Street near the ASU boiler
facility and exits just below ASU Lackey Baseball Field in the proposed
Convocation Center site area. As part of the Boone Creek restoration, Lackey Field
will also be relocated to another part of the ASU campus. All of this described
upstream work is associated with the ASU Phase 2 Boiler Plant Project and
includes the realignment of Rivers Street with US 321 immediately upstream of the
Convocation Center site. The 404 application for the Phase 2 work was submitted
to the Corps of Engineers on February 26, 1996.
In sum, the planned widening of US 321 and site placement of the Convocation
Center will require the filling and culverting of approximately 0.31 acre or less of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. With the constraints of these two
projects, the proposed culverting is the only practical option for the stream.
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Items 15 and 16. Required Contacts:
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Raleigh Field Office
Contacted: Ms. Sonja Wilson via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requested a copy of the Joint 401/404
application form. Upon receipt of a copy of the Joint form, they will reply. Ogden
' Environmental, on behalf of ASU, will forward a copy of this application to
USFWS.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Habitat Conservation Division
Contacted: Ms. Arlene Bossie via telephone call on February 6, 1996
Comments: The phone call satisfies the contact requirements. The office will
receive a copy of the Joint form from the COE and/or DEM (one of the 7 copies
' required).
' State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
N. C. Division of Archives and History
Contacted: Ms. Renee Gladdhill-Erly via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: One of the 7 copies goes to the SHPO for review. The phone call
satisfies the contact requirement on the joint application form.
' Item 17. Additional information for NC DEM:
IA. No wetlands are located on the site. See provided site plans/maps for detail on location
of Boone Creek (see Attachments 1 and 2).
' B. Photos of the project site are provided herein (see Attachment 3).
C. N/A

D. The schematic drawings included herein (see Attachment 2) show the proposed grading
and drainage plan for the project.

E. Land use of the surrounding property is urban development consisting of university and
Boone commercial area.

F. The Convocation Center development will tie-in to the local POTW for sanitary sewage
disposal (see Attachment 2 for utility plan).

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Photo 1. Proposed site area showing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and tennis courts.
Photo 2. Proposed site area showing ASU tennis courts and Rivers Street.
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' Photo 4. Looking downstream at arch culvert under Rivers Street at US 321. Note ASU
tennis courts adjacent to Boone Creek channel.

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Photo 3. Looking downstream along Boone Creek open channel in proposed site area.

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' APPAI.ACffiAN STATE UNIVERSITY
? Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
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Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide
Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)

' Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
' Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515

' Prepared by:
' Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407

I March 29, 1996
I OGDENENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian Convocation Center Project
Joint Form Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit
(Nationwide Permit #26)
Prepared for:
Hakan Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Post Office Box 2368
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27515
Prepared by:
Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services
One Centerview Drive, Suite 203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
March 29, 1996

DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 26
JOINT FORM FOR
Nation-aide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
A=: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MW--GEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
' ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGIAT-ERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO. THE N.C. DIVISION .OF ENVIRONTIN NTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.

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1. Owners Name: Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
2. Owners Address: Apalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 28608
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): N/A (Work): [phone]
(main number
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Dr. Clyde Robbins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University, 265 Dale Street, Boone, NC 28608
Office Phone Number: 704-262-4961
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Watauga
Nearest Town or City
Town of Boone
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Along Boone Creek and f loodDlain
just below existing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of
existing Rivers Street and US 321 (Blowing Rock Rd) at the ASU main entrance.
6. Name of Closest StrearnlRiver: Boone Creek -
7. River Basin: New River Basin
8. Is this project locamd in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [x] NO [ )*
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [)d NO [ I
If yes, explain. NWP26 for Phase 1 Boiler Plant requested June 1995; NWP26 for Phase 2 Wile]
' Plant requested February 26 1996. 0.31 acre
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.§., including wetlands, located on project site:
of waters of the U.S. (Note: No wetlands located on project site.)

11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0.31 acre
Drained: N/A
Flooded: N/A
N/A
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 0.31 acre
* Classified as "trout" by NC DEM
' 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings onlv): Fill and culvert
installation for 450 ft. of existing Boone Creek open channel.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Accommodate NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate
' construction of the Appalachian Convocation Center multi-purpose facility.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carved out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. No wetlands are impacted by the proposed project.
' (Sde attached supplemental information for more discussion on all items)
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National ?.urine Fisheries Service
' (NMFS) regarding the presence or any Fede. ally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be afect:d by the proposed project. Have you done so? . YES [X) NO[ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NNIFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ X] NO[
]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
' 17. Additional information required by DEN1: wetlands. Attached
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
' B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by projec maps show water feature;
t. See attachment 3
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the plzcement of the
delineation line. N/A
' D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. See attachment 2
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Urban develotxnent (ASU. Boone cc mlercial areal
' F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?. Tie-in to PQTW.
Owners ignatvre Date

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR JOINT 401/404 APPLICATION
Project: Appalachian State University (ASU)/Appalachian Convocation Center
Section 404 Nationwide Permit Requested: NWP #26
Section 401 General Water Quality Certification Requested: GC #2671
Application Information:
Item 1. Owners Name:
Appalachian State University, State of North Carolina
Item 2. Owners Address:
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina (see item 4)
Item 3. Owners Phone Number:
Appalachian State University, Main Phone: [phone] (see item 4)
Item 4. Owner Representative, Address, and Phone Number:
Dr. Clyde Robbins
Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Operations
Appalachian State University
265 Dale Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Phone: [phone]
Item 5. Location of work: (See maps and plans provided as Attachments 1 and 2)
Maps include: USGS "Boone, NC" quadrangle and site plans
County: Watauga County, North Carolina
Nearest Town or City: Town of Boone
Specific Location: Along Boone Creek and floodplain just below the existing ASU
Lackey Baseball Field and above the intersection of existing Rivers Street and US
321 (Blowing Rock Road) at the ASU main entrance.
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Item 6. Name of Closest Stream/River:
Stream: Boone Creek
Item 7. River Basin:
New River Basin. Boone Creek feeds into Winkler Creek which discharges into the
South Fork of the New River.
' Item 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or
WS II? [YES]
Stream Class: Class C - Trout, Special Waters, "+" NC DEM designation
(information obtained from Mr. Ron Linville, Winston-Salem Regional DEM Office).
Watershed: Project is not located within a State designated water-supply
watershed. WS-II and WS-IV water-supply watersheds are located south and
' southeast of the project area, respectively.
Item 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
' [YES] If yes, explain.
Work along the Boone Creek channel associated with Phase 1 of the ASU Boiler
Plant Facility (upstream of the Phase 2 Boiler Plant work and Convocation Center
site) was determined to require a US Army COE Nationwide 26 permit. The NWP
' 26 for Phase 1 was requested in June 1995. The channel restoration work
associated with Phase 2 of the Boiler Plant project will also require a NWP 26. The
permit for the Phase 2 work was requested on February 26, 1996.
It is not known if any Section 404 permits have been previously requested for use
on the specific Convocation Center project site along Boone Creek, however.
Item 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, located on
project site:
' Approximately 0.31 acre of "waters of the US" located on the project site along
Boone Creek. (See item 11 for more detail and discussion.)
The US Army COE has determined (Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field Office) that
no wetlands exist on the proposed project site (reference is made to COE letter
dated September 8, 1995, Action ID. 199504607, Pre-Application, and a project
coordination meeting at ASU on February 22, 1996.) Therefore, a wetlands
delineation will not be applicable to this project.

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Supplemaual401/404Apphcanon Information March 29, 1996

r Item 11. Number of acres of waters of the US, including wetlands, impacted by the proposed
project:
' Filled: *Approximately 0.31 acre
Drained: not applicable
Flooded: not applicable
Excavated: not applicable
Total Impacted: *Approximately 0.31 acre
*Note: A culvert system of 800 linear feet (+/-) is proposed for Boone Creek to
accommodate the planned NCDOT widening of US 321 and facilitate development
of the Convocation Center. However, only 450 feet of the stream is currently in
an open channel condition. A typical bank-to-bank top channel width for the
existing open channel section is approximately 30 feet or less. The width of the
' ordinary high water level along the stream is also 30 feet or less. Also, no
wetlands are located in the project area.
' Using these parameters for calculation of area, the estimate of total impact to
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek is approximately 0.31 acre. This is
determined from the 450 linear ft of existing open channel stream and the 30 ft
maximum width of the ordinary high water level (450'x 30' = 13,500 sq ft;
13,500 sq ft / 43,560 sq ft per acre = 0.31 acre). This methodology for
determining total area of impact to waters of the US is based upon discussions
with Mr. Steve Chapin (US Army COE) and confirmed by Mr. John Dorney (NC
DEM, Raleigh Central Office) in a telephone conversation with Scott Bryant
(Ogden) February 19, 1996. Mr. Dorney further noted that if the impacted area
is equal to or less than one-third of an acre, a written approval from DEM is not
required for the project.
Item 12. Description of Proposed Work: (See site plans attached)
1 The proposed work involves the development of a multi-purpose Convocation
Center facility at Appalachian State University. The planned NCDOT widening of
US 321, in conjunction with site placement of the Convocation Center facility,
requires that a 450 ft section of Boone Creek open channel be placed into a culvert
system.
' Item 13. Purpose of Proposed Work:
The "Appalachian Convocation Center" will serve as a multi-purpose place of
' assembly for university convocations, concerts, public speakers, various sports
tournaments, training camps, family entertainment shows, conventions, trade
association events and exhibits. This facility will serve the Town of Boone and the
1 region, in addition to the University.

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Approximately 27% of the Convocation Center's floor area is dedicated to
academic program space for the ASU Health Leisure and Exercise Science
department. The academic area will include faculty offices, classrooms, special
instructional spaces, and research labs.
Item 14. State reasons why the applicant believes this activity must be carried out in wetlands.
Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts.
As noted above, the proposed activity does not involve any disturbance of
wetlands. The project will involve the culverting of approximately 0.31 acre of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. The impact to waters of the US will be
minimal, however, because some of the stream is already in culvert.
In order to successfully widen US 321 and develop the Convocation Center site,
the proposed fill and culverting is necessary. The fill will place the site at an
elevation above the 100-year base flood level to protect the building and adjacent
facilities.
Land use adjacent to the existing reach of Boone Creek open channel is typically
urban and includes Blowing Rock Road (US 321), Boone commercial development,
Rivers Street, some residential development, and University tennis courts.
Therefore, the proposed fill and culverting of the site and stream will not
significantly change the nature of the setting nor degrade existing uses.
With regards to adjacent projects, ASU has prepared design plans to remove the
approximate 960 ft run of culvert immediately upstream from the Convocation
Center and restore this area with a "natural mountain stream" concept. The Boone
Creek culvert that will be removed begins at Hardin Street near the ASU boiler
facility and exits just below ASU Lackey Baseball Field in the proposed
Convocation Center site area. As part of the Boone Creek restoration, Lackey Field
will also be relocated to another part of the ASU campus. All of this described
upstream work is associated with the ASU Phase 2 Boiler Plant Project and
includes the realignment of Rivers Street with US 321 immediately upstream of the
Convocation Center site. The 404 application for the Phase 2 work was submitted
to the Corps of Engineers on February 26, 1996.
In sum, the planned widening of US 321 and site placement of the Convocation
Center will require the filling and culverting of approximately 0.31 acre or less of
"waters of the US" along Boone Creek. With the constraints of these two
projects, the proposed culverting is the only practical option for the stream.
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Items 15 and 16. Required Contacts:
' U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Raleigh Field Office
Contacted: Ms. Sonja Wilson via telephone call on February 6, 1996
' Comments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requested a copy of the Joint 401/404
application form. Upon receipt of a copy of the Joint form, they will reply. Ogden
Environmental, on behalf of ASU, will forward a copy of this application to
USFWS.
' National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Habitat Conservation Division
Contacted: Ms. Arlene Bossie via telephone call on February 6, 1996
Comments: The phone call satisfies the contact requirements. The office will
receive a copy of the Joint form from the COE and/or DEM (one of the 7 copies
' required).
' State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
N. C. Division of Archives and History
Contacted: Ms. Renee Gladdhill-Erly via telephone call on February 6, 1996
Comments: One of the 7 copies goes to the SHPO for review. The phone call
satisfies the contact requirement on the joint application form.
Item 17. Additional information for NC DEM:
' A. No wetlands are located on the site. See provided site plans/maps for detail on location
of Boone Creek (see Attachments 1 and 2).
' B. Photos of the project site are provided herein (see Attachment 3).
C. N/A
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D. The schematic drawings included herein (see Attachment 2) show the proposed grading
and drainage plan for the project.

E. Land use of the surrounding property is urban development consisting of university and
Boone commercial area.

F. The Convocation Center development will tie-in to the local POTW for sanitary sewage
disposal (see Attachment 2 for utility plan).

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Photo 1. Proposed site area showing ASU Lackey Baseball Field and tennis courts.
Photo 2. Proposed site area showing ASU tennis courts and Rivers Street.

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Photo 3. Looking downstream along Boone Creek open channel in proposed site area.
Photo 4. Looking downstream at arch culvert under Rivers Street at US 321. Note ASU
tennis courts adjacent to Boone Creek channel.

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