20081589 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20081223

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Mr. Chad Coburn
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington NC 28405
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Subject: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant DEC 2 3 2008
Diversion Structure - Additional Rip Rap
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Dear Mr. Coburn:
Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas requests a modification to the existing
water quality certification which allowed the installation of rip rap for re-establishing certain eroded
sections of the shoreline that was connected to the fish diversion structure.
During the repair of the damaged area it was noticed that at high tide water was coming in behind the
rip rap that was used to stabilize the eroded area. In order to mitigate any further erosion issues PEC
request permission to install approximately 40 more cubic yards of rip rap.
A narrative summary of the project with photographs, detailed drawings and a location map is provided
along with a check for $240.00.
If you have any questions or need any further information please contact at [phone].
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Stephen G. Cahoon
Sr. Environmental Scientist
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
P.O. Box 1551
Raleigh, NC 27602
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Office Use Only' Form Version March 05 .
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 g \ 5 $ C1 0 ?-
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "loot Appucame or NCH .)
1. Processing
CAI
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 199000291
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here:
II. Applicant Information p lSI?J (= ? V L5 D
1. Owner/Applicant Information LL55 v
Name: Mr. Edward L. Wills Jr. DEC 2 3 2008
Mailing Address: Brunswick Nuclear Plant R W"R
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8470 River Road SE WETLAO46STORMWP
Southport NC 28461
Telephone Number: (910) 457- 3691 Fax Number:
E-mail Address: ed.willsgpgnmail.com
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Steve Cahoon
Company Affiliation: Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Mailing Address: PO Box 1551
Raleigh NC 27602
*Cahoon is the contact for my questions that may be associated with the permit application*
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: steve.cahoonnpgnmail.com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: BNP Diversion Structure Maintenance
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 208511656144
4. Location
County: Brunswick Nearest Town: Southport
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.):
From Wilmington take US17S toward Myrtle Beach Exit onto River Road SE (NC 133)
towards SouthportFollow NC 133 through Belville Clarendon Orton continue on NC133
past Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal until you see Brunswick Nuclear Plant entrance
road on left.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 33° 53' 52" ON 78° 03' 18" °W
6. Property size (acres): 1200 acres (entire BNP site)
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Atlantic Ocean
8. River Basin: Cape Fear
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/mUs/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Maintenance is proposed to be performed on the Diversion
Structure at the BSEP. The Diversion structure is used to prevent the entrance of fish and
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turtles into the intake canal Canal is used to sppply the plant with once through cooling
water from the Cape Fear River.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Emergency maintenance is proposed to re-attach the connection of the wing walls with the
shoreline this will be done by installing 96 linear feet of sheet pilings with a depth of
aqpproximately 30 feet Approximately 80 cubic yards of rip rap will be used to stabilize any
areas vulnerable to erosion Pilings will be installed with vibratory hammer, rip rap will be
installed using an excavator on a barge Update - to provide an extra 40 cubic yards of rip
rap for a total of 120 cubic yards of rip r p for the project
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Re-establish wing wall connections of the
Diversion Structure to the shoreline repair damaged turtle blocker fencing, and stabilize
areas vulnerable to erosion.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
Initial work for this project was approved on October 21, 2008 verbally by Ed Beck.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
None at this time.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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I . Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: 96 feet of sheet pilings will be
installed in the open water to a depth of 30 feet 120 cubic yards of riprap will be installed to
help with erosion and existing turtle blocker mesh fencing will be repaired.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
se aratel list im acts due to both structure and flood' g.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
es/no Distance to
Nearest
Stream
linear feet Area of
Impact
(acres)
1 Fill Marsh shoreline Yes 1 foot 0.03

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: NA
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
indicate on ma
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
linear feet Area of
Impact
acres
NA

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact Name
Wat Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number )
(if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma)
ocean, etc.)
(acres)
I BSEP Intake Canal Placement of pilings BNP Discharge Canal 0.001 ac
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Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): NA
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.030ac
Open Water Impact (acres): 0.001 ac
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.031 ac
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): NA
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): No pond construction.
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Minimal disturbance will be used in the maintenance/ repair activity, the nilinas will be
installed using a vibratory hammer, rip rap will be placed along shoreline using an excavator on
a barge.
VIII. Mitigation
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DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version.).
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
None proposed, project is for maintenance of the diversion structure and will affect less
than 0,03 acres of wetland.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://www.nceep.net/pages/inlieureplace.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ? No
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ? No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
I Impact I I Required
Zone* Multiplier T,
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
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Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. NA
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level.
No impervious surface acreage will be added during this project.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
No sewage disposal associated with the project However the dredge spoil form the
project will be disposed of in an upland spoil pond maintained by the plant for this purpose.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No E
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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(--Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Govemor James H. Gregson, Director William G. Ross Jr., secretary
October 22, 2008
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
PO Box 10429
Southport, NC 28461
Dear Sirs:
On October 1 e, 2008, a check in the amount of $240.00 was submitted to this office to cover
the processing of a minor modification to CAMA Permit No. 293. The actually processing fee
for this modification should have.been $100.00. Therefore, an additional $140.00 was
submitted. In lieu of a refund of this overage, the Division has.been asked to provide Progress
Energy with a $140.00 credit that can be used to offset future, permit processing fees. Based on
this request, please treat this letter as a permit processing fee credit of $140.00. When utilizing
this credit, please submit a copy of this memo in lieu of the required processing fee. Should you
have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me at (252) 8082808.
Sincerely,
O
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Coordinator
Cc: Heather Coats, DCM Wilmington
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North:Carolina 28557
Phone: ` 252-808-28081 FAX: [phone] Internet: www riccoastalmanagement.net
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Project Narrative
The Brunswick Steam Electric Plant (BSEP) has a fish diversion structure at the mouth of the cooling
water intake canal located on the Cape Fear River in Southport, NC. The fish diversion structure was
originally installed in 1982 and is a "V" shaped structure that spans the mouth of the intake canal at a
distance of approximately 400 feet. The diversion structure has fence facings which are designed to
prevent the entrance of fish and turtles into the intake canal. The fish diversion structure has wing walls
which extend into the shoreline on each end of the structure. Fencing is also present beyond the wing
walls and continues along the shoreline. The purpose of the fencing is to also prevent the entrance of
fish and turtles into the intake canal at high tides.
Recent meteorological events have eroded a portion of the shoreline that joined the wing wall on the
north side of the structure and have also caused the fencing to be undermined, and create an open
water gap of approximately 60 feet. The BSEP has re-established the connection of the wing walls with
the shoreline and closed the gap by installing approximately 96 linear feet of sheet pilings with a depth
of approximately 30 feet. The steel sheet pile tip elevation matches the bottom of the existing pre-
-stressed concrete pile cap on the existing wing wall (~ EL. 4'). Rip rap (18"-36" greatest dimension) was
used to stabilize areas vulnerable to erosion. Approximately 80 cubic yards of rip rap was placed along
the shoreline where the steel sheet pile intersects the bank. Approximately 5 cubic yards was placed
where the existing pre-stressed concrete pile overlaps the steel sheet pile. The existing turtle blocker
mesh fencing damaged by the erosion was repaired by installing replacement fencing along the
shoreline. The replacement fencing was routed in the same manner as the originally installed
configuration to prevent the entrance of fish and turtles into the intake canal at high tides.
During the repair of the structure it was noticed that at high tide water was coming in behind the newly
placed rip rap, which has raised concerns about another potential wash out of the shoreline during
heavy storms. This letter requests that the BSEP be allowed to install an additional 40 cubic yards of rip
rap along the shoreline to prevent additional water washing in behind the existing rip rap. This new rip
rap will be placed along a shoreline that is perpendicular to the rip rap that was just installed. Please
see the attached drawings and photographs for further details.
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