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September 4, 2002 ECENED
Mr. 1? ? tr tt c .?°?
U.S. Amy Corps of En.ginecrs
Washington Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1.000
Re: Clearing and Grubbing- Runway Extension, N.C. Global Transl?ark, Kinston,N.C. 01-90.01
DearJ*l9?
On behalf of the North Carolina Global TransPark Authority, we would like to submit the following
project for consideration under the "Area B" permit process as defined in the Section 404 permit
issued to the Authority in October 1998 for activities associated with development of the North
Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP). The attached application and drawings wvill de .fine the project
as proposed,
The current activity presented for your consideration involves mechanical clearing and grubbing
within two currently forested tracts of land immediately adjacent to the Tr. anspark runway which has
recently been extended to 11,500 feet (Figure 1). Federal Aviation Administration (FAA.)
regulations require a clear line of site between the Air Traffic Control Tower and the end of the
runway and taxiway. Therefore, the Authority proposes to move all obstructions into the Part 77
control surfaces including the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) on the 23 end of the runway and the
7:1 sloped surface parallel to the runway.
The two parcels of land targeted for vegetation removal are 7.0 acres and 11.5 acre ira size, portions
of whi.cb. currently support palustrine forested (pine dominated) non-riverine wetland as identified
in the NCGTP 404 wetland permit application. (Figures 2 and 3). The trees in both areas are too tall,
and represent 'a safety' threat to aircraft operations. Approximately 13.5 acres (2.0 acres in. Area 1
and 11.5 acres in. Area 2) will be mechanically cleared, grubbed, and seeded with low growing
grasses so that vegetative growth can be controlled and maintained
These impacts are directly related to the runway extension as proposed in the NCGTP Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) and the FAA Record of Decision. Subsequently, this activity was permitted
under the Section 404 permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the 401 Water Quality
Certification issued by the N.C. Division of Water Quality. Full compensation for lost wetland
resources were provided for in. the NCGTP mitigation plan. . '
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Proposed alterations to these areas will not affect the functional integrity of the wetlands, although,
certain functions will be degraded or compromised (such as wildlife habitat functions) No ditching
or draining is proposed as part of this action., and all areas associated with this particular project will
remain undeveloped and maintained. Sediment and erosion control measures, including the use of
Hest Management Practices, will be employed during the land clearing process ( i.e. erosion control
fencing, elimination of staging areas in wetlands, immediate re-seeding, etc). Only those areas
necessary to protect aircraft safety and to maintain a line of sight from the control tower down the
runway will be disturbed.
The NCGTP Authority is making every effort to open th.e n.ew runway as soon as possible. Proposed
clearing and grubbing must be completed by October 31, 2002. Therefore, we request your
immediate attention to our request for approval. Given that proposed impact areas were previously
identified in the NCGTP EIS and mitigation. plan, coupled with the fact that wetlands will be
disturbed and modified (not filled or removed), we hope you will consider this request as a courtesy
notification requiring no further action by your office or by other commenting agencies.
We will be happy to provide you or your staff with additional information. or arrange for a site visit,
if so desired. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at the number listed
above, or to contact Mr. Van Noah at NCGTP at 252-522-4929, Extension 708. Thank you for your
assistance.
Sincerely,
ECOSCIENCE CORPORATION
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Jerry McCrain, Ph.D., CEP
President
cc: Mr. Van Noah, P.E., NCGTP
Mr.. Dain Riley, P.E., LPA
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NOTIFICATION N0:
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DWQ ID: 970093 (Certification No. 3184) CORPS ACTION ID: 199202851
NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR AREA "B" WETLAND IMPACTS
NORTH CAROLINA GLOBAL TRANSPARK
KINSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
INFORMATION OUTLINED IN THIS REQUEST REFERS TO ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATED
IMPACTS OCCURRING WITHIN THE NORTH CAROLINA GLOBAL TRANSPARK (NCCTP)
PERMIT AREA. GENERAL AREAS OF EXPECTED WETLAND IMPACT WERE APPROVED
UNDER INDIVIDUAL SECTION 404 PERMIT ISSUED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS ON OCTOBER 21, 1998, AND SECTION 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
ISSUED BY THE N.C. DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES, ON APRIL 7, 1998. SUFFICIENT DETAIL WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT
THE TIME OF PERMIT ISSUANCE TO DEFINE ALL ACTIVITIES OR EXTENT OF IMPACTS
WITHIN CERTAIN WETLANDS, IDENTIFIED AS "AREA B WETLANDS IN THE PERMIT. THIS
DISCLOSURE FORM IS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PURSUE DESCRIBED
ACTIVITIES, TO IDENTIFY EXPECTED WETLAND IMPACTS, AND TO SHOW MEASURES
USED TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE WETLAND ENCROACHMENT:
SPONSOR: N.C. GLOBAL TRANSPARK
SPONSOR ADDRESS: 2780 Jetport Road Suite A Kinston North Carolina 28504
SPONSOR CONTACT: Van Noah. P.E. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (262L52-2:-4929
ext. 708
PROJECT LOCATION WITHIN NCCTP (PARCEL NUMBER OR ADDRESS): NCGTP Runway
CLIENT INFORMATION
1, CLIENT NAME: N.C. Global TransPark Authority Attn: Mr. Van Noah. P.E. _
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 2780 Jetport Road Suite A
3. CITY: Kinston STATE: N.C. ZIP CODE: 2$504
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4. AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER.-
Agent- Jerry McCrain Ph.D. CEP
EcoScience Cor oration
110 1 Ha es S reet Suite 101
Ralei h Nor h Carolina 27604
919-828-3433
PROJECT INFORMATION
1, DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH 8 A" X 11 " PLAN DRAWINGS):
Mechanical lard clearing-of two tracts of land to allow for improved sight clearance alonethe
NCGTP runway corridor. The two parcels will be cleared grubbed, and seeded with grasses
so that vegetative growth can be mowed and maintained (similar to other runway buffer
areas) 4 I-roximately 18 5 acres are targeted for clearing involving 13.5 acres of nan-
riverine wetlands.
2. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Remove woody vegetation (trees) for aircraft safety
pur uses.
3. SIZE (ACREAGE) OF THE TRACT: Approximately 18.5 and 13.5 acres, respectively
4. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS ON THE TRACT AS DESCRIBE IN THE NCGTP
PERMIT APPLICATION AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT: 18.5 total acres
57.0 acres in Area 1 and 11.5 acres in Area 2)
5. TYPE OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED: Non-Riverine (PF04A)
6. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION: --
FLOODING,: OTHER: Clearing and Grubbing: 13.5
acres
DRAINAGE:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 13.5 acres
7. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IFRELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER BELOCATIOM:
LENGTH BEFORE: NIA FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): _ FT
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: N/A AFTER: FT
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(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: _ PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
$. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
IN WETLANDS: Areas arooted for clearing grubbing and -replanting are positioned along
the NCGTP__runway. It is imperative that tree removal is undertaken in the interest of aircra
_l he runway-areas in
safety A clear line of site is necessary from the control tower aohat
Wiping with FAA regulations This protect was initially identified in the mitigation clan
approved for NCGTP as an area of potential impact.
9. DESCRIBE MEASURES USED TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS:
Construction will be restricted to those areas deemed necessary to improve safety. Wetlands
will be-mad ified through clearing and planting in grasses. Howe_v_er, wetland functions will
remain.
10. WILL ADDITIONAL EXPANSION OCCUR ON THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE WHICH
MAY AFFECT WETLANDSIWATERS? YES X NO - IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED
WORK: Perhaps. Unanticipated at this time.
11. DESCRIBE PROPOSED STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS OR APPLICABILITY OF NCGTP
STORMWATER MASTER PLAN TO THIS TRACT: NIA Completed surface topo_grop y and
Irpt
drainacae?atterns will not be affected Temporary erosion and sedimentation_com
measures will be em0oyed during clearina An erosion and sediment control permit will be
obtained for is ro'ect.
NOTE: AREA "B" WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
2) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE N.C. DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY,
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION NO CATION (PCN)
TO: NC Department of Cultural Resources, State Preservation office, Raleigh, NC
Renee Gledhill-Earley, PAX: [phone]
NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Bennett Wynne, Kinston, NC
FAX: [phone]
US Environmental Protection Agency, Kathy Matthews, Atlanta, CAA
FAX: [phone]
NCDENR/Division of Water (duality, John Dorney, Raleigh, NC
FAX: [phone])
National Mariaa.e Fisheries, Ron Sechler, Beaufort, NC
FAX: [phone]
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh., NC
FAX: [phone]
1. ACTION ID:o f off-
2. APPLICANT: "W Paz*
3. DATE OF TRANSMITTAL: '?/// a
4. COMMEND' DEADLINE (30 days): ZLI ?
6. SEND COMMENTS TO: US Army Corps of Engineers
Washington. Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
ATTN: Scott Jones
Washington, NC 27889-1000
(Phone: (919)9"75-1616, X27
(FAX: (919)9;75-1399
"We are also forwarding the attached PCN to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National
Marine Fisheries Service for review and comment concerning any likely affect to any threatened or
endangered species or their critical habitat.within those agencies."
"Coordination of Special Condition #2 of the Global Transpark Permit (Action 1D: 1.99202851).
Please let me know of any concerns or if any action is satisfactory with your agency. Please
respond by October 11, 2002. Thanks, Scott Jones