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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120270 Ver 1_401 Application_20120312UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 2012 2 7 O MARINE CORPS BASE PSC BOX 20004 CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28542 -0004 �j W REPLY R&FER TO d(�i�► 5 0 9 0 11 2 BEMD " MAR 0 7 2012 From Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base, Camp Le3eune To Commanding Officer, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 Attn, Brad Shaver Subs APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT FOR THE MAINTENANCE HANGAR P683/P687, PARKING STRUCTURE, AND AIRFIELD SERVICE ROADS ON MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE NORTH CAROLINA Encl (1) Pre - construction Notification form for the Maintenance Hangar P683/P687, Parking Structure, and Airfield Service Roads on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Marine Corps Base Camp Le3eune North Carolina 1 The enclosed application to discharge fill into Section 404 wetlands to construct the Maintenance Hangar P683/P687, Parking Structure, and Airfield Service Roads on Marine Corps Air Station New River is submitted for your review and approval 2 Camp Le]eune proposes to permanently fill 0 62 acres, temporarily impact 0 18 acres of Section 404 wetlands, and permanently impact 207 linear feet of stream to complete Phase 1 of the project described in the application Unavoidable wetland impacts will be compensated with mitigation credits purchased from the NCEEP 3 The point of contact for this pro3ect is Mr Martin Korenek, Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment and Installations Department, at telephone (910) 451 -7235 or email martin korenek@usmc mil MAR 142012 DENR WATER QUALITY yOSA(1}p S�MOYATER 6f�H Sincerely, a '.1". OHN R TOWNSON Director, Environmental Management By direction of the Commanding Officer Copy to NCDENR, DWQ, 401 Section, attn I McMillan (5 copies w/ fee) NCDENR, DWQ, WRO, attn J Steenhuis !' �L ` -ot W A Ill O, h O 't 20 1 2 0 2 7 0 Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification PC Form A Applicant Information 1 Processing la Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps ® Section 404 Permit ® Section 10 Permit 1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number n/a or General Permit (GP) number n/a 1c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ® No 1 d Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply) ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non 404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization le Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit ❑ Yes ® No 1f Is payment into a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in lieu fee program ® Yes ❑ No 1g Is the project located in any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1h below ® Yes ❑ No 1h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ® Yes ❑ No 2 Project Information 2a Name of project Hangar P683/P687 and Airfield Roads MCAS New River 2b County Onslow p F2 1117M 2c Nearest municipality / town Jacksonville NC 2d Subdivision name n/a MAR 1 4 2012 2e NCDOT only T I P or state project no n/a OENR HATER QUALITY 3 Owner Information 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed U S Government 3b Deed Book and Page No n/a 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) U S Marne Corps c/o Carl Baker 3d Street address Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Public Works Division 1005 Michael Road 3e City state zip Camp Lejeune NC 28542 3f Telephone no 910 451 2213 3g Fax no 910 451 2927 3h Email address cart h baker @usmc and and copy to martin korenek @usmc and Page 1 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ❑ Other specify 4b Name 4c Business name (if applicable) 4d Street address 4e City state zip 4f Telephone no 4g Fax no 4h Email address 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name Jason Evert 5b Business name (if applicable) Dial Cordy and Associates 5c Street address 490 Osceola Avenue 5d City state zip Jacksonville Beach Florida 32250 5e Telephone no 904 -476 9571 5f Fax no 904 241 8885 5g Email address revert@dialcordy com Page 2 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version B Project Information and Prior Project History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) n/a Latitude 34 7040825 Longitude 1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) 77 4318381 (DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD) 1c Property size 600 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to New River proposed project 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water SC HQW NSW 2c River basin White Oak HUC 03030001 3 Project Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application The existing conditions in the project area include vacant land adjacent to runways and taxiways and a residential development adjacent to the airfield on existing military land adjacent to the airfield Use in the vicinity comprises military/aviation functions See Figures 1 and 2 Figure 3 illustrates sod types in the project area 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property Total acreage on the base is approximately 55 000 acres However the USACE approved jurisdictional determinations provide acreages of specific surveyed areas The two USACE Wilmington District wetland jurisdictional determinations that are related to the proposed action have Action IDs SAW 2010 00796 (south and west portions of MCAS New River) and SAW 2010 01797 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 7 500 in /near Phase I several additional miles in /adjacent to Phases II and III 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The purpose of work proposed for Phase I is to serve additional personnel and equipment growth as directed by the President and authorized by Congress and evaluated in the EIS (NAVFAC Mid Atlantic 2009) The specific purposes are to construct facilities to accommodate aircraft maintenance storage and deploymentllanding to accommodate personnel driving /parking their cars to /at the facility and to re locate the existing road (from lands that will accommodate the proposed apron) to permit transit through the area and around the airfield to the ammunition facility on the west Daily operations include avaition military exercises equipment maintenance and associated vehicular and pedestrian traffic The purpose of work proposed for Phases II and III is (1) to affect roadway realignment to accommodate a runway extension to the south and (2) to attain compliance with Federal Aviation Authority laws for roadway and budding setbacks related to that extension and existing runways to the west Additional details regarding purpose and need are discussed below in the justification section 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used Please see attached sheets Page 3 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments The two USACE Wilmington District wetland ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown jurisdictional determinations that are related to the proposed action have Action IDs SAW 2010 00796 (south and west portions of MCAS New River) and SAW 2010 01797 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination what type ❑preliminary ®Final of determination was made 4c If yes who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company USMC/ Tetra Tech Name (if known) Federal staff and contractors Other 4d If yes list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation SAW 2010 00796 was finalized 28 October 2010 and SAW 2010 01797 was finalized 22 November 2010 5 Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b If yes explain in detail according to help file instructions n/a 6 Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ® Yes ❑ No 6b If yes explain Please see 3d and 3e above The applicant is seeking to obtain permits for the entire project area including Phases 1 11 and III The applicant is not justifying exclusion of Phases II and III from this application but only requesting that authorization be provided for Phase I as soon as wetland impacts associated with it have been determined /documented avoided /minimized and compensated for through appropriate mitigation regardless if these issues have been resolved for Phases II and III The applicant respectfully requests that regulatory agencies and contractors focus on providing /obtaining authorization to proceed with Phase I as soon as possible and when it appears that regulatory requirements for Phase I are met to then correspond regarding regulatory requirements for Phase 11 and Phase III (perhaps concurrently) Authorizations for work associated with construction and impacts associated with Phases II or III may be issued as modifications to the first authorization provided for Phase I Phases II and III are not requested for immediate authorization (1) in order to focus on (and thereby increase efficiency of correspondence and effort) issues related to Phase I as there is a critical construction commencement deadline to be met for Phase I even if authorizations for Phases II and III are slightly delayed (2) because Phases II and III are in different geographic areas from Phase 1 (3) because Phases II and III not anticipated for construction until Phase I work is completed (4) because for Phases II and III necessary field survey /engineenng data is currently unavailable or not properly formatted for precise planning and projection of wetland impacts or avoidance /minimization and (5) work for Phase I is not dependent on the other phases Phase I does not necessarily require work is performed for the other phases Other than the above no other actions are anticipated to affect wetlands in the portions of the base involved in the Proposed Action However plans are currently being made to install another new hangar on the west side of the airfield No details are available for that project permitting work for that project may be conducted in late 2012 or early 2013 Page 4 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 Impacts Summary 1a Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) ® Wetlands ® Streams tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction Page 5 of 13 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version 2 Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site then complete this question for each wetland area impacted 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps 404 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non -404 other) (acres) Temporary T W1 ❑ P ❑ T SEE ATTACHED ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps I ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ 2g Total wetland impacts 2h Comments Because the wetlands that will be impacted were provided designations in the jurisdictional determinations the wetland impact table is attached using nomenclature that will not be obscured by the designations in column 2a 1 Up to approximately 0 62 acres of Wetland W4 in Phase 1 will be permanently affected by unavoidable impacts due to the following activities (which comprise a single continuous impact at that wetland) (see Figure 5) a Construction of a new 24 wide road consisting of sub base base and asphalt wearing course b Installation of a new water line will be routed through jurisdictional Wetland W4 c Installation of a new gas line will be routed through the jurisdictional Wetland W4 d Construction of a new concrete retaining wall will be placed between the roadway and wetland area To construct the retaining wall wetlands within up to 20 feet away from the wall may be temporarily impacted That impact would comprise approximately 0 18 acres of temporary impact (see hatching to the east of constructed bulkhead in Figure 5) in addition to the 0 62 acre of unavoidable permanent impacts (west of the bulkhead) noted in 1 above e Placement of hangar foundation and cantilever piers ( v shaped structures in Figure 5) 2 Wetlands for Phase 2 will be impacted by construction of a new 24 wide road consisting of sub base base and asphalt wearing course Wetlands may also be impacted by grading /fill from the road surface down to wetland elevations east of the new road Acreages of impacts will be provided upon receipt of further survey data but are estimated in the attached table 3 Wetlands for Phase 3 will be impacted by construction of a new 24 wide road consisting of sub base base and asphalt wearing course Wetlands may also be impacted by grading /fill from the road surface down to wetland elevations east of the new road Acreages of impacts will be provided upon receipt of further survey data but are estimated in the attached table Page 6 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Page 7 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 3 Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site then complete this question for all stream sites impacted 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number (PER) or (Corps 404 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non 404 width (linear Temporary (T) (INT) other) (feet) feet) S1 ❑ P ❑ T SEE ATTACHED ❑ PER ❑ INT ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ S2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 31 Comments Because the streams that will be impacted were provided designations in former NAVFAC reports the stream impact table is attached using nomenclature that will not be obscured by the designations in column 3a 4 Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes ponds estuaries tributaries sounds the Atlantic Ocean or any other open water of the U S then individually list all open water impacts below 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e Open water Name of waterbody impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Temporary T 01 ❑P ❑T n/a 02 ❑P ❑T 03 ❑P ❑T 04 ❑P ❑T 41' Total open water impacts 4g Comments n/a 5 Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed then complete the chart below 5a 5b 5c 5d 5e Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 n/a P2 5f Total 5g Comments Not anticipated at this time more will be known (and updated if relevant) as the stormwater permit modification is completed Page 7 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 5j Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction 6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer then complete the chart below If yes then individually list all buffer impacts below If any impacts require mitigation then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a ❑ Neuse ❑Tar Pamlico ED Other n/a Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g Buffer impact number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Temporary T impact required? 131 ❑ P [:IT n/a ❑ Yes ❑ No B2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No 6h Total buffer impacts 61 Comments n/a D Impact Justification and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization 1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project Please see attached sheets 1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques The most important constructed feature for limiting wetland impacts is the 500 foot long roadside retaining wall in Wetland W4 which will eliminate the need to grade from the proposed elavation of the road surface down (to the east) to wetland surface elevation This will eliminate the need for approximately 0 6 acre of permanent wetland removal Furthermore the wall will be constructed before road construction is implemented so that the wall will physically separate the wetland area to be left urnmpacted from the worksite while roads and other features are being constructed During construction silt fences will be erected between work areas and jurisdictional wetlands and streams Silt fences will be inspected weekly and maintained as needed If dewatenng turbidity screens hay bales or other control devices will be used to ensure that the quality of water from the discharge meets state standards All other best management practices regarding sedimentation and erosion control methods will be implemented as specified by NCDWQ Prior to construction wetlands near work areas will be clearly marked in the field Also a buffer area around wetlands will flagged The field supervisor will monitor contractor activities to ensure that no equipment crosses into the wetlands 2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ® Yes ❑ No impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State? 2b If yes mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ® DWQ ® Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c If yes which mitigation option will be used for this ® Payment to in lieu fee program project? ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation Page 8 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c Comments 4 Complete if Making a Payment to In lieu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested 207 linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation stream temperature ® warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) n/a square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested 0 62 acres 4f Non riparian wetland mitigation requested n/a acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested n/a acres 4h Comments Approval has not yet been confirmed 5 Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan n/a 6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required Zone 6c Reason for impact 6d Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 n/a 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 15 6f Total buffer mitigation required 6g If buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to private mitigation bank permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration payment into an approved in lieu fee fund) n/a 6h Comments n/a Page 9 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version E Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 Diffuse Flow Plan la Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ® No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b If yes then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no explain why ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments Does not include diffuse flow plan not in special buffer basin 2 Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? Approx 40 % 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ❑ No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why n/a 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan Stormwater treatment incorporating Phases 1 II and III will be via systems of grassed swales piped culverts and dry infiltration basins LEED and LID principles will be incorporated to the maximum extent practicable including underground infiltration chambers as well as a rainwater harvesting system that will collect roof drain runoff to be used for vehicle washing Discharge from proposed grassed swales or engineered BMP s will either connect to existing swales or outfall into surrounding wetlands All discharge created by this proposed project will abide by the allowable permissible flow rates per NCDENR regulations including the usage of level spreaders where necessary ❑ Certified Local Government 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ® DWQ Stormwater Program 3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local government s jurisdiction is this project? U S Marine Corps /Dept of Navy ❑ Phase II ❑ NSW 3b Which of the following locally implemented stormwater management programs El USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ® No attached? 4 DWQ Stormwater Program Review ® Coastal counties ® HQW 4a Which of the following state implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW (check all that apply) ® Session Law 2006 246 ® Other NSW 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been E] Yes No attached? 5 DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ No Page 10 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? °°ems' ❑ No F Supplementary Information 1 Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ® Yes ❑ No use of public (federal /state) land? 1 b If you answered yes to the above does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ® Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c If you answered yes to the above has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter ) ® Yes ❑ No Comments Exhibit 2 2 Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300) DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b Is this an after the fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If you answered yes to one or both of the above questions provide an explanation of the violation(s) n/a 3 Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® No additional development which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b If you answered yes to the above submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy If you answered no provide a short narrative description The Proposed Action will result in some reasonably anticipated future development specifically additional housing to accommodate personnel using /servicing the new aviation equipment that the Proposed Action will facilitate and a future proposed squadron warehouse that will be constructed south of the currently proposed hanger facility However due to new stormwater facilities and water treatment upgrades it will not likely adversely impact downstream water quality An increase in additional troops based at MCAS New River in future years is expected Cumulative impacts to stormwater and groundwater will be avoided with the implementation of BMPs adherence to NPDES permit requirements and North Carolinas Coastal Stormwater Rules and guidelines established in the stormwater management plan Within the ROI the potential for cumulative adverse impacts to wetland areas and waterways (though none are anticipated at this time) would be mitigated through the adherence to existing USMC Federal and State policies and recommendations by NCDENR to reduce and /or maintain point and non point sediment complying with NPDES permit limits and requirements adopting Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation practices following guidance in the wetland permitting process implementing Sod Erosion Control Plans and applying BMPs Page 11 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a 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 Concurrent with the Proposed Action the Courthouse Bay WTP Onslow Beach WTP Hadnot Point WTP and Holcomb Boulevard WTP would be demolished and replaced with one new WTP with a 12 mgd capacity The new 12 mgd WTP and the MCAS New River WTP would have sufficient capacity to support the current load (5 mgd) and increased demand (183 360 gpd) for potable water New distribution lines along Marines Road would need to be installed to supply the Onslow Beach and Courthouse Bay water systems Proper coordination with the NCDENR Public Water Supply Section would be conducted as needed to obtain a Water Connection Permit Page 12 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat? ❑ Yes ® No 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts? ® Yes ❑ No 5c If yes indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ® Raleigh ❑ Asheville 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? FEIS NAVFAC Mid Atlantic 2009 6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur In or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ® Yes ❑ No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? FEIS NAVFAC Mid Atlantic 2009 7 Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a Will this project occur in or near an area that the state federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status (e g National Historic Trust designation or properties significant In ❑Yes ®No North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? FEIS NAVFAC Mid Atlantic 2009 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA designated 100 year floodplain? ❑ Yes ® No 8b If yes explain how project meets FEMA requirements 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA maps OAPJ, / Applicant/Agent s Printed Name Appl a Agents ignature Date (Agents signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is rov+ded Page 13 of 13 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version Responses to selected PCN items for Hangar P683/P687 and Airfield Roads MCAS New River 29 February 2012 Response to Question B 3e The proposed work for which an Individual Permit is sought is associated with the preferred alternative evaluated in Final Environmental Impact Statement U S Marine Corps Grow the Force at MCB Camp Leleune MCAS New River and MCAS Cherry Point North Carolina (NAVFAC Mid Atlantic 2009) henceforth denoted as the EIS' Although the EIS covers multiple bases and improvements the U S Marine Corps (USMC) seeks regulatory permission /concurrence for only a portion of the projects proposed for implementation at Marne Corps Air Station New River (MCAS New River) at this time as other related projects are currently only conceptual in nature or have not yet received full Congressional funding for construction Specifically the focal elements of this application are the construction and associated wetland impacts to the east south and southwest of the existing airfield at Marine Corps Air Station New River (MCAS New River) Furthermore permission for projected wetland impacts in these areas is sought in three phases generally based on project geography and anticipated order of need and construction Descriptions of the phases are below Phase 1 has two components identified as A and B (1) PHASE I a Component A MAINTENANCE HANGAR PARKING STRUCTURE AND ADJACENT MAIN AND SERVICE ROADS Work includes a four module hangar faciliby multi level parking structure (for use by maintenance and aviation personnel using the hangars and aircraft) airfield fencing roadways and intersections (providing access to the hangar on its north and south providing access to the parking structure providing north /south passage through the east side of the base and providing access to existing roads formerly part of the residential area that has been removed) as well as the necessary utililty infrastructure to make a complete and usable facility (see Figure 4) b Component B PARALLEL TAXIWAY AND AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON This work includes a new parallel taxiway or bituminous pavement a new apron of heat resistant concrete pavement (see Figure 4) taxiway lighting necessary water storm electrical and telephone infrastructure to make a complete and usable airfield area and incidental related work (2) PHASE II SOUTHERN AIRFIELD ROAD This road will ultimately be installed to connect the east and west parts of the airfield following installation of the runway extension (see Figure 4) This will be constructed after the elements above (3) PHASE III WESTERN ROAD This road on the southwest side of the airfield will be reconfigured (see Figure 4) This is intended for construction following Phases 11 and III Selected PCN Responses 29 February 2012 Hangar 13683/13687 and Airfield Roads WAS New River The methodology to construct necessary Phase 1 elements in and immediately adjacent to juriscitional wetland area involves the following 1 All equipment will be stored in a lay down area to the northwest of Wetland W4 in an existing grass field and gravel lot approximately 200 away from the limits of the jurisdictional wetlands Equipment includes the following o 1 Front end loader 15 CY capacity o 1 Dozier o 1 Backhoe loader 1 CY capacity o 1 Grader o 3 Dump trucks o 1 Augercast pile truck rig o 1 Concrete pump(1 each) o 1 Two ton Vibratory Roller /Compactor o 1 Paving Machine 2 Erosion control fencing and devices will be placed to isolate wetland areas not being disturbed 3 Clear and grubbing of trees and shrubs will take place at the areas of proposed construction 4 A new retaining wall will be laid about and built where the North /South road crosses /impacts Wetland W4 (see Figure 5) The wall foundation will be excavated formed and poured with concrete via pump Forms will be removed and sods will be backfilled against the retaining wall and compacted in appropriate lifts until reaching the level of the sub base 5 The new water line will be trenched or directional bored in the area between the retaining wall and the building foundation 6 The new gas line will be trenched or directional bored in the area between the retaining wall and the building foundation 7 Foundation piles for the new proposed hangar will be driven or augured under the proposed location of the foundation 8 Foundations for the hangar will be excavated formed and poured with reinforced concrete 9 The road sub base will be installed compacted and tested The base material will be installed and compacted Asphaltic concrete will be placed for the roadway surfaces Page 2 of 6 Selected PCN Responses 29 February 2012 Hangar P683/P687 and Airfield Roads MCAS New River Table C 2 Precise impacts not yet discernable for wetlands in Phases II and III *Isolated wetland not under federal jurisdiction Table C 3 v M Q 1= Cu E i U ++ N L n O 4+ N 4! u co L f0 U C M M E on M N W O v Q E Q O ate-+ °o Q� L z 4.1 ay, E E c E � v 3 M a l0 s 'a : C Z O � to O O -a LL Q) L �O C = M N Q N O U O M M U u E C +. O n/a N Intermittent 3 J c0 N_ L, f0 Q1 R12(ED) v Permanent L n/a N Q I W4(P) Permanent Forested No 0 062 I W4(T) Temporary Forested No 0 018 II W71 Permanent Forested No 180 032 II W9 Permanent Forested No 540 056 III W7 2 Permanent Forested No 60 024 III W1 1 Permanent Forested No 100 0 74* III Wi 2 1 Permanent I Forested No 15 022 Total Wetland Impact (acres) 281 Precise impacts not yet discernable for wetlands in Phases II and III *Isolated wetland not under federal jurisdiction Table C 3 Page 3 of 6 v M Q 1= Cu E v L n O E uU t � +J u co L Q Z D. O v O. t O E cu M O O E a-+ C {n m M a tO J `+- �' L U 4J w L O a M M v E m N C > Q E .. Q I R12(IS) n/a Permanent Intermittent 3 207 00143 1 R12(ED) n/a Permanent Ephemeral n/a n/a n/a II Not determined III Not determined Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 00143 Page 3 of 6 Selected PCN Responses 29 February 2012 Hangar P683/P687 and Airfield Roads WAS New River Response to Question D 1 a (Avoidance and Mimization) Purpose and Need The USMC (U S Marine Corps) needs to be prepared to meet any potential crisis or conflict have the speed and agility to move immediately and respond at a level that is consistent with the type of conflict encountered and meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world and emerging threats To meet these needs President Bush announced in the January 2007 State of the Union address his decision to permanently increase USMC forces This initiative received Congressional approval and funding and is being implemented across USMC fighting organizations The Proposed Action is needed to support and implement the Presidents mandate and Congressional direction to increase end strength across the USMC war fighting organizations Specifically the proposed work for which an Individual Permit is sought is associated with the preferred alternative evaluated in Final Environmental Impact Statement U S Marine Corps Grow the Force at MCB Camp Lejeune MCAS New River and MCAS Cherry Point North Carolina (NAVFAC Mid Atlantic 2009) henceforth denoted as the EIS The Preferred Alternative (also referred to as the Proposed Action ) evaluated in the EIS will permanently increase USMC forces by 9 900 Marine Corps and civilian personnel at MCB Camp Lejeune MCAS New River and MCAS Cherry Point The purpose of the Proposed Action is to provide the infrastructure to support the permanent increases at these three Installations This EIS analyzed several action alternatives to support this permanent increase The Proposed Action includes 1) new infrastructure construction (e g buildings roads and utility lines) 2) demolition and /or upgrades to existing infrastructure or 3) relocating and realigning existing units and personnel to consolidate and better support the three installation s missions The Proposed Action evaluated in this EIS includes only required activities necessary to support permanent personnel increases at USMC Installations in North Carolina and does not include actions at other USMC bases Relevant portions of the EIS are hereby incorporated by reference into this permit application Geographic Considerations The primary purpose of the Proposed Action was to increase the aircraft and personnel numbers in the region s USMC North Carolina bases as discussed in the EIS The strategy employed by the USMC was to implement the additional facilities in a logistically feasible and cost efficient manner with proper regard for minimizing adverse environmental and social effects Due to the type of aircraft proposed for acquisition by USMC MCAS New River was the only site that was appropriate or capable of handling the aircraft Once this was determined NAVFAC proceeded to site the general location on the based where the facilities could be implemented Spatial Considerations at MCAS New River The most appropriate general location on the base for establishing the facilities for the Proposed Action were discussed in the EIS (NAVFAC Mid Atlantic 2009) and is incorporated by reference Due to the addition of the new aircraft a hangar was needed to facilitate maintenance as was an apron for aircraft storage and a parallel taxiway for deployment and return of the aircraft to the facilities Due to the configuration of the existing runways at MCAS New River only the east side of the airfield could accommodate the taxiway and hence that area became the proposed site and the other features were sited on adjacent lands to make transportation of the aircraft and their service by personnel as efficient and safe as possible Page 4 of 6 Selected PCN Responses 29 February 2012 Hangar P683/P687 and Airfield Roads MCAS New River On site Avoidance and Minimization Conceptual Plan The initial conceptual design of Phase I facilities (Figure 6) shows that necessary impacts to wetlands were generally avoided and where they could not be avoided they were minimized keeping the majority of all proposed facilities to the west of the riparian wetlands that occur irregularly along the shore of New River On site Avoidance and Minimization Wetland Avoidance & Impact Minimization Plan The final Phase I plan that maximizes wetland avoidance and impact minimization includes three specific design elements /adjustments First to further minimize wetland impacts and conserve building costs the two proposed hangars were combined into one and moved farther to the south which resulted in the road being moved to the west so as to avoid the need to impact Wetland W3 Second a bulkhead along the only proposed wetland impact (at Wetland W4) for Phase I will limit direct impacts by eliminating the need for fill east of the roadway This is estimated to decrease permanent impacts by 0 63 acre That area instead will have only a temporary impact due to small construction equipment which will total 0 174 acre Finally when the parking garage was cited it was not proposed for the undeveloped wetland areas but was instead planned for construction in the area that was occupied by a residential neighborhood The houses that were destroyed to accommodate this plan were in sum valued at over $16 million (estimate based on 2011 sales of comparable homes dust west of Wilmington Highway /U S 17 directly west of the base) but the applicant was able to maximize wetland impact avoidance and minimization by this choice In summary the final Phase I plan shows that proposed construction impacts wetlands only when/where necessary to realign the north /south road that must encircle the airfield and to insert fill necessary to support the cantilever posts supporting the roofs of the two proposed hangars Further Alternatives Analyses An alternatives analysis was carried out in order to attempt to further avoid and minimize wetland impacts Investigated alternatives and findings are listed below Can the apron be positioned south of the east runway ( #01119 which runs north /south) so that the hangar and road can be moved to the west so as not to impact wetlands? No Neither facilities nor apron can move to that location because a runway extension is planned for the future Furthermore the open side of the hangar must abut directly to the apron the two cannot be separated 2 Can the apron be decreased in size such that the hangar and road can be moved to the west so as not to impact wetlands? No The apron must be of adequate size to accommodate 48 MV 22 aircraft Furthermore UFC 2 000 05N Criteria (11320 8 MAINTENANCE HANGAR OFFSET FROM APRON) states that maintenance hangars opening to the apron shall be offset 15 2 meters (50 feet) from the apron edge For criteria for 15 2 meter (50 foot) access pavement to the hangar see Category Code 113 40 Aircraft Access Apron Page 5 of 6 Selected PCN Responses 29 February 2012 Hangar P683/P687 and Airfield Roads MCAS New River 3 Can the apron be moved to the north No There are existing structures in that location and even of those were destroyed /relocated moving the hangar which must be located along the apron would still involve more acreage of wetland impacts than are currently proposed 4 Can the hangar be moved to the south keeping its proposed north/south orientation so that wetland impacts can be avoided? No The USMC has proposed a new squadron warehouse immediately south of the currently proposed location to accommodate equipment associated with the Presidents Grow the Force initiative and the hangar needs to face the apron directly as it does in its currently proposed configuration 5 Can the hangar be moved to the south and its orientation be changed to east/west so as to avoid wetland impacts? No The USMC has proposed a new squadron warehouse immediately south of the currently proposed location to accommodate equipment associated with the Presidents Grow the Force initiative and if the hangar were placed in that location it would also interfere with the runway 01/19 extension planned for Phase II 6 Can the hangar be moved to the north? No This would increase wetland impacts (as they would have been under the initially proposed conceptual plan as described above) if it were moved to the immediate north It cannot be moved farther to the north due to existing structures that must stay in place for future use 7 Can hangar size be decreased2 No The space required (and incidental wetland impacts) for hangar(s) has already been reduced by combining the formerly TWO proposed hangars into one facility The size cannot undergo further reduction the proposed design is shown in attached Exhibit 1 Note that in order to completely cover and service the aircraft the current facility depth is required Furthermore HQMC policy is that hangars shall comply with UFC-4 211 01N of 25 October 2004 and change 3 of 16 December 2009 Page 3 clearly states that Type II hangars shall be 119 feet deep As for width UFC 4 211 01 N w /Change 3 mandates Type 11 hangar dimensions Type II hangar dimensions were derived from the MV 22 facility requirement to have three spread MV 22s and one folded MV 22 in the hangar bay at the same time The mandated dimensions allow for ten feet of clearance between each MV 22 t and ten feet of clearance between the MV 22 and the hangar sidewalls The dimensions of the Type II hangar were also influenced by the HQMC requirement to build one type hangar large enough to accommodate the three largest aircraft in the inventory MV 22 CH 53E /K and the C 130 Thus the expression universal Type 11 hangar Page 6 of 6 �C North Carolina Department of Administration Beverly Eaves Perdue GoviLmor September 9 2009 Capt J D Voltz US Marine Corps Marine Corps Installation East PSC Box 20005 Camp Lejeune NC 28542 0005 :111• Bntt Cobb Secretary Re SCH File # 10 -E 0000 -0019, DEIS, Assess the potential impacts associated with permanently increasing United States Marine Corps (USMC) forces At three USMC installations View document at http //w %4w Grow TheForceNC com Dear Capt Voltz I he above referenced environmental impact information has been submitted to the State Clearinghouse under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act According to G S 113A 10, when a state agency is required to prepare an environmental document under the provisions of federal law thL environmental document meets the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act Attached to this letter for your consideration are the comments made by agencies to the course of this review If any further environmental review documents are prepared for this project they should be forwarded to this office for intergovernmental review Should you have any questions pleas(. do not hesitate to call Sincerely Valene W McMillan Director State Environmental Revlcw Clearinghouse Attachments cc Region P Alailurg Address Telephone (919)807 74 '15 1 ocallon Addrt.ts 1301 Mali Service Center Fax (919)733 9371 116 West 1onc+ Street Raleigh NC 27(99 1301 State Courier #51 -01 00 Raleigh North Carolina e mail talerre iv mcmillan(Odoa nc gov An Fqual (lpporruna)lAfrmarrve 4cnon Fmpinter H 31 i IN uo�jer in C. 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