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Gilleski, Lia
From: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP [[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:09 PM
To: Gilleski, Lia
Cc: Todd Eldridge, PE
Subject: RE: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Attachments: Cover Letter.pdf; USGS Topographic Map.pdf; Overall Site Plan.pdf; Express Review Initial
Interest Form.pdf; Rail Siding Ditch Re-grading.pdf; Soils Map.pdf
Ms. Gilleski,
Attached please find the Express Review Initial Interest Form and supporting documentation for your review. Please call
me if you have any questions or require additional information.
Thank you very much.
Tom
Tom DeGrace, PE, PP
Site Development Market Segment Manager
Prime Engineering, Inc.
1888 Emery Street NW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-425-7100 Main
404-425-7196 Direct
404-932-1598 Mobile
404-425-7101 Fax
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From: Gilleski, Lia [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 9:26 AM
To: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP
Subject: RE: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Tom,
You need to fill out the Express Review initial interest form first:
http:Hportal.ncdenr.org/web/`wq/swp/ws/`-`-401/express/forms
Once I receive that with the overall site map, the topo, and soil map I will write an acceptance letter and then we will
schedule a pre-application meeting.
- Lia
From: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:04 PM
To: Gilleski, Lia
Cc: Richmond, Martin; Todd Eldridge, PE; Alex Brock, PE
Subject: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Lia,
Martin and I spoke on the phone today and I understand the triggers that require the WQ permit.
I will be reviewing the permitting procedures and design criteria tomorrow, but I know that we would like to pursue the
Express Permitting Option. Do I schedule the initial review with you?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Tom
Tom DeGrace, PE, PP
Site Development Market Segment Manager
Prime Engineering, Inc.
1888 Emery Street NW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-425-7100 Main
404-425-7196 Direct
404-932-1598 Mobile
404-425-7101 Fax
TDe rg ace@prime-eng com
www.prinie-eng.com
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From: Gilleski, Lia [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:55 AM
To: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP
Cc: Richmond, Martin
Subject: RE: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Tom,
Please note.that if you are in a buffered basin (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, etc.) and your stormwater BMPs or bypass channels
will outlet through the buffer, that your project will require a buffer authorization from DWQ. Thanks.
- Lia
From: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:06 PM
To: Richmond, Martin; Pageau, Karyn
Cc: Alex Brock, PE; Todd Eldridge, PE; Cole, Brad; Gilleski, Lia
Subject: RE: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Martin,
Thanks for your email.
You are correct about the new ditches replacing the existing ones. We have included sufficient BMPs on our erosion,
sediment and pollution control plans to address them. We have also prepared a very comprehensive erosion, sediment and
pollution control plan for the remaining portions of the project site.
You are also correct about the proposed concrete headwalls. The existing culverts do not have headwalls at all. We did
propose to add concrete headwalls to the ends, but if it causes permitting complications, we can use riprap instead.
Our goal is to avoid a long permitting process (i.e. NC DENR WQ Permit, ACOE Permits, etc) as the contractor is
scheduled to mobilize within the next 30 days.
If we replace the concrete headwalls with riprap, will we be permitted to move forward with the Express Permit Review
Process with Land Quality?
Please let me (as well as Brad and Karyn) know as soon as possible. I was hoping to have our initial review meeting next
week.
Thanks.
Tom
Tom DeGrace, PE, PP
Site Development Market Segment Manager
Prime Engineering, Inc.
1888 Emery Street NW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-425-7100 Main
404-425-7196 Direct
404-932-1598 Mobile
404-425-7101 Fax
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From: Richmond, Martin [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:03 AM
To: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP; Pageau, Karyn
Cc: Alex Brock, PE; Todd Eldridge, PE; Cole, Brad; Gilleski,Lia
Subject: RE: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Hey Tom - I apologize for the delay, I was out yesterday.
I checked this over with Brad last Friday after we spoke ...while looking at the plans I realized there were two (?) new
stormwater outfalls being constructed with the grading of two new ditches. Since these ditches replace the old ones,
these will need to provide BMP's for nutrient reduction and diffuse flow prior to entering the buffer. Also, please make
sure this is done for all the grading which may create new stormwater outfalls...
In addition, after our conversation 1 was thinking the headwall of the existing culvert would be secured using rip rap on
top of existing grade which would be exempt as protection of an existing
structure. It appears the headwall is going to be a concrete installation, which would constitute additional disturbance
of the riparian buffer, and possibly the stream channel. Check with Thomas Brown at the Corps regarding impacts to
the stream channel ...you can reach him at 919 554 4884 x 22.
Both of these activities are Allowable under the Neuse Buffer Table of Uses. You will need to submit our PCN to account
for the nutrient reduction of the stormwater outfalls and include the sqft of the disturbance to account for headwall
installation. Also, if Thomas indicates you need a nationwide then you'll want to include that on the PCN. Contact Lia
Gillesky regarding the stormwater outfalls...I have copied her on this email
Let me know if you have any questions
Martin
From: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:42 PM
To: Pageau, Karyn
Cc: Alex Brock, PE; Todd Eldridge, PE; Cole, Brad; Richmond, Martin
Subject: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Karyn,
I believe we have the Water Quality issue resolved. Martin Richmond and I had a telephone conversation last week and
reviewed the plans together over the phone. He let me know that a WQ permit would not be required and that he would
let Brad know of his determination.
I have all the submission documents in hand and I am ready for a Review Meeting. The earliest meeting date is preferred,
and if there is any flexibility in your schedule, the best days for me next week are Tuesday or Thursday.
Please let me know the meeting date, time and location when you haave it so that. I can make travel arrangements from
Atlanta.
Thanks
Tom
Tom DeGrace, PE, PP
Site Development Market Segment Manager
Prime Engineering, Inc.
1888 Emery Street NW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-425-7100 Main
404-425-7196 Direct
404-932-1598 Mobile
404-425-7101 Fax
TDe rgace@prime-eng com
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From: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 9:12 AM
To: Cole, Brad; Martin Richmond
Cc: Alex Brock, PE; Todd Eldridge, PE; Pageau, Karyn
Subject: Re: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Brad
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.
I just want to confirm the scope of the project with you and Martin that the proposed improvements do NOT
include extensions of either culverts that carry the blue line streams.
I was told by John Holley as part of my pre-design due diligence, that this project would likely fall under the
exemption for railroad crossings (related to Water Quality) if we did not extend the culverts.
Are you and Martin sure that a Water Quality Permit is required?
Thanks very much for your help on this matter.
Tom
Thomas DeGrace, PE
Site Department Manager
Prime Engineering, Inc.
1888 Emery Street NW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
Mobile # [phone]
Office # 404.425.7196
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From: "Cole, Brad" <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:02:20 -0500
To: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP<[e-mail]>; Richmond, Martin<[e-mail]>
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Cc: Alex Brock, PE<[e-mail]>; Todd Eldridge, PE<[e-mail]>; Pageau,
Karyn<karyn.pageau@ncdenr. gov>
Subject: RE: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Hi Tom,
After taking a look at the pdf and since the pipes do convey blue line streams; you will need a permit for no less than the
riparian buffer impacts (50' from the top of bank on either side). What I am unsure of is if you need written
authorization to utilize a pump around to temporarily impact the stream, if indeed you need the pump around to
construct the headwall.
Land Quality cannot review/approve the project until authorization is obtained from DWQ. The good news is that DWQ
also has an express program to get authorization quickly. Contact Lia Myott at [phone] for the DWQ express
option.
Thanks,
Brad
From: Tom DeGrace, PE, PP [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:21 PM
To: Richmond, Martin
Cc: Cole, Brad; Alex Brock,PE; Todd Eldridge, PE
Subject: TransMontainge - Selma, NC Terminal Modifications
Martin,
Brad Cole suggested I contact you on this matter. We are about to submit our plans for this project for Express Permitting
and Brad needed a determination from you as to whether or not a Water Quality Permit is required.
I have attached a pdf of our grading plans for your review. Please note that the two existing culverts that cross under the
rail road carry blueline streams. Our plans call for leaving the culverts intact with no additional stream encapsulation. In
order to accommodate the grading associated with the additional rail siding, and so as not to require additional culvert, we
are proposing the addition of headwalls at the ends of the existing culverts.
In order for Brad to proceed with his permit review, he is looking for an email from you with your assessment. I would
appreciate it if you would copy me on your email as well.
Thanks
Tom
Tom DeGrace, PE, PP
Site Development Market Segment Manager
Prime Engineering, Inc.
1888 Emery Street NW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-425-7100 Main
404-425-7196 Direct
404-932-1598 Mobile
404-425-7101 Fax
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February 1, 2010
VIA: Email - [e-mail]
Ms. Lia Gilleski
North Carolina.Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Express Review Request - Initial Interest Form
TransMontaigne Selma Terminal Expansion
Johnston County, NC
Dear Ms. Gilleski:
Enclosed please find the completed Initial Interest in Participation in the Express Review Program Form along with the
following attachments for your review;
1. Overall Site Plan
2. USGS Topographic Map
3. County Soils Map
Our proposed project is to expand the existing rail service to the facility which includes adding a railroad siding alongside
the existing main rail line. The existing drainage ditches alongside the main rail currently discharge into unnamed
tributaries of the Neuse River and must be modified to accommodate the new rail siding. No extensions to the existing
culverts are proposed. Attached please find the Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan for this area which
depicts the proposed regarding and BMPs.
Based on our review of 15A NCAC 02B .0233 Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy:
Mitigation Program for Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers, and specifically Section 6; Table of Uses
it appears that our project falls into the category entitled "Railroad impacts other than crossings of streams and other surface
waters subject to this Rule" which is "Allowable with Mitigation".
If this assessment is correct, it appears that we must also receive a determination from the NC DENR that there are no
practical alternatives to the requested use and that mitigation must be provided.
It would be very much appreciated if you would consider these interpretations and offer directions on how to proceed as you
review the Express Review request.
Please call me if you have any questions or if there is any additional information that you require.
Sincerely,
w...r .iaipn?
Thomas DeGrace, PE
Market Segment Manager
Prime Engineering, Inc.
cc: Todd Eldridge, PEI
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3. Applicant Information
3a. Applicant is: Owner ? Agent ? Other, specify:
3b. Name: SfJAWO /vbWGfpLp
3c. Business name (if applicable): TFA,05M0a-t?,,1r*P . ppw j-1( C4V? 1.r
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4. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
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4d. City, state, zip: A-r4A#. T?k fA 303l'4S
4e. Telephone no.: 4C4, 425- . -71 Dc--> 4f. Fax no.: 4c4. ¢25% 7tea 1
4g. Email address: fR E,464 , CWA,
5. Proposed Impacts (include both temporary and permanent) [Determination requests may omit this section)
5a. Total 4041401 wetland impacts: (acres) 5b. Total non-404 wetland impacts: (acres)
5c. Total 404 stream impacts: Intermittent: (linear feet) Perennial: (linear feet)
5d. Total non-404 stream impacts: Intermittent: (linear feet) Perennial: (linear feet)
5e. Total riparian buffer impacts: Zone 1: ± 576A> (square feet) Zone 2: t ocrGo (square feet)
6. Project History and Additional Information
6a. Has any DWQ staff visited the site? ? Yes No
If yes, provide staff name: and date of visit:
6b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes VNo ? Unknown

6c. Who will be responsible for the review of the
Stormwater Management Plan? ? Certified Local Government:

?DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401/Express Review Unit
6d. Does this project require approval under SEPA or NEPA? ? Yes No
6e. Is this project an after-the-fact application or has a DWQ notice of violation been issued? ? Yes ?? No
6f. Does this project include buffer impacts that are "prohibited" in the DWQ "Red Rule Book? ? Yes Fier No
6g. If you are aware of any local controversy concerning this project, provide details in a cover letter. Describe the
controversy and any measures that have been taken with respect to public involvement /Q/A
This form must be submitted via email Go 401 exoresstftcmail.net, faxed (919-733-6893), or hand-delivered to: Parkview
Building, 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250, Raleigh, NC 27604. Applicants who are selected to participate in the Express
Review Program will be notified via email or fax. Successful applicants will then be instructed regarding detailed
procedures for full application (Note: Submittals of the review packages on Friday after 12:00 pm will be stamped as
received on the next business day).
Please contact Lia Myott Gilleski or Joseph Gyamfi at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions regarding this form.
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Form Version 6
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INITIAL INTEREST IN PARTICIPATION IN THE EXPRESS REVIEW PROGRAM
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A. Applicant Information
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? Non-404 Jurisdictional Permit
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