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Office Use Only
Corps Action ID no. [Click to enter.] Date received: [Click to enter.]
DWR project no. [Click enter.] Date received: [Click to enter.]
Site Coordinates:
Latitude (DD.DDDDDD): 35.83603
Longitude (DD.DDDDDD): 78.83690

Form Version 4.2, January 31, 2022

Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
(Ver. 4.2, January 31, 2022))

For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits and corresponding Water Quality Certifications

Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk * are required. The form is not considered complete until all
mandatory questions are answered.

The online help file may be found at this link:
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/0/edoc/624704/PCN%20Help%20File%202018-1-30.pdf
The help document may be found at this link:
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Permits/2017-Nationwide-
Permits/Pre-construction-Notification/

A. Processing Information
County (counties) where project is located: * Wake Additional (if needed).
Is this a NCDMS project? *
(Click yes only if NCDMS is the applicant or co-
applicant)
☐ Yes ☒ No
Is this a public transportation project? *
(Publicly funded municipal, state, or federal road, rail,
or airport project)
☒ Yes ☐ No
Is this a NCDOT project? * ☒ Yes ☐ No
If yes, NCDOT TIP or state project number: HL-0033
If yes, NCDOT WBS number: * 36249.4033

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1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: *
☒ Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams, waters,
Clean Water Act)
☐ Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal
waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
Please provide the date of the previous submission. * Click to enter a date.
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek
authorization? *
☐ Nationwide Permit (NWP)
☐ Regional General Permit (RGP)
☒ Standard (IP)
This form may be used to initiate the standard/ individual permit process with the USACE. Please contact your Corps
representative concerning submittals for standard permits. All required items can be included as attachments and
submitted with this form.
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? * ☐ Yes ☐ No
NWP number(s) (list all numbers ): Click to enter.
RGP number(s) (list all numbers ): Click to enter.
Are you a federal applicant? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please provide a statement concerning compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act *
Click to enter text.
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from DWR (check all that apply): *
☐ 401 Water Quality Certification – Regular ☐ 401 Water Quality Certification– Express
☐ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ☐ Riparian Buffer Authorization
☒ Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
Is this a courtesy copy notification ☐ Yes ☒ No
1e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? *
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: * ☐ Yes ☒ No
For the record only for Corps Permit: * ☐ Yes ☒ No
1f. Is this an after-the-fact permit/certification application? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? ☒ Yes ☐ No
If yes, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program.
1h. Is the project located in any of NC’s twenty coastal counties? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
1i. Is the project located within an NC DCM Area of Environmental
Concern (AEC)? * ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Unknown
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, you must attach a copy of the approval letter from the appropriate Wildlife Resource Commission Office.
Trout information may be found at this link: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-
Program/Agency-Coordination/Trout.aspx

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B. Applicant Information
1a. Who is the primary contact? * Christopher A. Murray
1b. Primary Contact Email: * [e-mail]
1c. Primary Contact Phone: * (###)###-#### [phone]
1d. Who is applying for the permit/certification? * (check
all that apply) ☒ Owner ☐ Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an agent/consultant for this project?* ☐ Yes ☒ No

2. Landowner Information
2a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: * NCDOT and others
2b. Deed Book and Page No.: Click to enter.
2c. Contact Person (for corporations): Click to enter.
2d. Address *
Street Address: 2612 N. Duke Street
Address line 2: Click to enter.
City: Durham
State/ Province/ Region: North Carolina
Postal/ Zip Code: 27704
Country: USA
2e. Telephone Number: * (###)###-#### [phone]
2f. Fax Number: (###)###-#### Click to enter.
2g. Email Address: * [e-mail]

3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name: * Christopher A. Murray
3b. Business Name (if applicable): Click to enter.
3c. Address: *
Street Address: 2612 N. Duke Street
Address line 2: Click to enter.
City: Durham
State/ Province/ Region: North Carolina
Postal/ Zip Code: 27704
Country USA
3d. Telephone Number: * (###)###-#### [phone]
3e Fax Number: (###)###-#### Click to enter.
3f. Email Address: * [e-mail]

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4. Agent/ Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name: * Click to enter.
4b. Business Name: Click to enter.
4c. Address: *
Street Address: Click to enter.
Address line 2: Click to enter.
City: Click to enter.
State/ Province/ Region: Click to enter.
Postal/ Zip Code: Click to enter.
Country: Click to enter.
4d. Telephone Number: * (###)###-#### Click to enter.
4e Fax Number: (###)###-#### Click to enter.
4f. Email Address: * Click to enter.
Agent Authorization Letter:*
Attach a completed/signed agent authorization form or letter. A sample form may be found at this link:
https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory -Permit-Program/Permits/2017-Nationwide-Permits/Pre-
construction-Notification/

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C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1a. Name of project: *
Airport Boulevard Extension (SR 3126)-Phase I:
From Garden Square Lane to Church Street (SR
1637) and Phase II: From Church Street (SR 1637)
to northeast of Chapel Hill Road (NC 54)
1b. Subdivision name (if appropriate): Click to enter.
1c. Nearest municipality/town: * Morrisville

2. Project Identification
2a. Property identification number (tax PIN or parcel ID): Click to enter.
2b. Property size (in acres): Click to enter
2c. Project Address:
Street Address: Click to enter.
Address line 2: Click to enter.
City: Click to enter.
State/ Province/ Region: Click to enter.
Postal/ Zip Code: Click to enter.
Country: Click to enter.
2d. Site coordinates in decimal degrees (using 4-6 digits
after the decimal point): *
Latitude (DD.DDDDDD): * 35.83603
Longitude (-DD.DDDDDD): * -78.83690

3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: * UT to Crabtree Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving
water: *
C: NSW
The Surface Water Classification map may be found at this link:
https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6e125ad7628f494694e259c80dd64265
3c. In what river basin(s) is your project located? * Neuse
Choose additional (if needed)
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is
located: *
030202010801
The Find Your HUC map may be found at this link:
https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/PublicInformation/index.html?appid=ad3a85a0c6d644a0b97cd069db238ac3

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4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of
this application: *
Existing conditions includes wooded land, residential housing, elementary school, Montessori School, farm land
(livestock land) and developed urban parcels for shopping.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this
project (including all prior phases) in the past? * ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Unknown
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number and/or Corps
Action ID (ex. SAW-0000-00000):
[Click to enter.]
[Click to enter.]
Attach any pertinent project history documentation
4b2. Is any portion of the work already complete? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, describe the completed work.
Click to enter text.
4c. List of other certifications or approvals/denials received from other federal, state or local agencies for work
described in this application not related to the 404 or 401.
Click to enter text.
4d. Attach an 8½ x 11” excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of
the project site.
4e. Attach an 8½ x 11” excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map
depicting the project site.
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the
property: 0.29 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent
and perennial) on the property: 1,421 linear feet
4g1. List the total estimated acreage of all existing open waters on the
property: 0.48 acres
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
-The purpose of the proposed action is to improve overall, multi-modal traffic mobility on the Town of Morrisville’s
roadway network and to enhance roadway connectivity between Davis Drive and Chapel Hill Road. The
proposed action begins and ends at established roadways and will improve the local roadway network
independently of any future projects, providing an alternative route between Davis Drive and Chapel Hill Road.
The proposed action also completes a missing link in the Airport Boulevard corrido r, which improves connectivity
to employment centers in Research Triangle Park (RTP) as well as to I-40 and Raleigh-Durham International
Airport (RDU).
-Secondary benefits of the project would include addressing the Town’s capacity concerns about existing
intersections on Davis Drive and fulfilling the Town’s multimodal policy recommendations.
-The proposed design for the project is consistent with the 2019 Town of Morrisville Comprehensive
Transportation Plan.

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4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: *
Construction of Airport Boulevard Extension Phase I on new location is between Garden Square Lane and SR
1637 (Church Street). The Phase I project is fully funded for planning, environmental studies and construction.
Phase I has a let date of December 20, 2022. The NC Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
(CAMPO) 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) identifies Phase I as a 2030 Horizon Year project,
identifying the future facility as a minor thoroughfare. Phase I is included in the NCDOT 2020 -2029 State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as HL-0033.

The Airport Boulevard Extension Phase II on new location is between SR 1637 (Church Street) and northeast of
Chapel Hill Road (NC 54). The Phase II project is unfunded for right of way acquisition and construction. The
Phase II project is identified by CAMPO in their Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). Projects identified in
the CTP are unfunded portion of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Implementation of Phase II is
not anticipated until after 2050.

The existing segment of Air port Boulevard between Davis Drive and Garden Square Lane is a four-lane curb and
gutter facility with a raised grass median and five-foot sidewalks on each side, and a posted speed of 45 mph.
The current Phase 1, as shown on Figure 2 of the CE document, proposes to extend Airport Boulevard from
Garden Square Lane to Church Street with a similar typical section. In lieu of the sidewalks on each side, the
Phase 1 utilizes a ten-foot wide multi-use use path on the south side, a five-foot sidewalk on the opposite side,
along with a five-foot utility strip on each side. There will also be a dedicated pedestrian crosswalk where the
Indian Creek Greenway crosses the new segment of Airport Boulevard. The new location portion of the Indian
Creek Greenway will be constructed prior to closing the existing trail, with access to the trail maintained during
construction.

The improvements along Town Hall Drive and Church Street, consist of the additions of turn lanes to
accommodate Airport Boulevard. These improvements also include replacement of existing sidewalks disturbed
due to the widening. No additional widening along Town Hall Drive and Church Street other than the addition of
turn lanes are included in this project.

Phase 2, which extends Airport Boulevard from end of Phase 1 at Church Street to Chapel Hill Road (NC 54)
currently is unfunded. Phase 2 has two alternatives as shown on Figure 3 of the CE document, both would cross
over the North Carolina Railroad, with a grade separation. Due to the grade separatio n’s proximity to Chapel Hill
Road, the bridge will also extend over Chapel Hill Road before tying back to existing Airport Boulevard. Each of
the two alternatives do have connections back to Chapel Hill Road. The existing segment of Airport Boulevard
between Chapel Hill Road and Aviation Parkway is a five-lane facility with a center turn lane, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, and a posted speed of 45 mph.

ALTERNATIVE REVIEW:
Due to the constraints created by existing development on either side of the proposed path for Phase 1, one
alignment was studied for Phase 1 of the project (See Figure 2 in the CE document), while two alternatives were
examined for Phase 2 (See Figure 3 of the CE document). The first alternative would align directly with the
existing location of Airport Boulevard and include a bridge spanning the existing rail line and Chapel Hill Road,
requiring construction of a loop from Airport Boulevard to Chapel Hill Road. The second alternative would also
require a bridge across the rail line and Chapel Hill Road but would be shifted slightly to the east of the existing
location of Airport Boulevard. During final design of Phase 2, the railroad grade separation shall be designed to
accommodate a four-track layout with a twenty four foot- three inch (24’-3”) vertical clearance. DUE TO
JURISDICTIONAL IMPACTS IDENTIFIED IN THE CE DOCUMENT (SEE TABLE 2 OF THE CE DOCUMENT)
AND BUSINESS RELOCATION IMPACTS, THE NCDOT DETERMINED THAT ALTERNATIVE I WAS
SELECTED AS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR PHASE II. This was addressed during a “4b/4c type
meeting” with the USACE and NCDEQ on April 19, 2022.

This information is also provided (source CE document): Phase II-Alternative 1: 640 linear feet of permanent
stream impact, 0.035 ac of permanent wetland impact, two (2) residential relocations and zero (0) business
relocations. Phase II-Alternative 2: 1,345 linear feet of permanent stream impact, 0.320 ac of permanent wetland
impact, two (2) residential relocations and two (2) business relocations. Actual anticiapted impacts based on
most recent design are slightly higher than these noted impacts.

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4j. Attach project drawings/site diagrams/depictions of impact areas for the proposed project.
4k. Will this activity involve dredging in wetlands or waters? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, describe the type of dredging, the composition of the dredged material, and the locations of disposal area.
Click to enter text.

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5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or in
proposed impact areas? * ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
Comments:
Click to enter text.
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,
what type of determination was made? *
☒ Preliminary ☒ Approved ☐ Emailed concurrence
☐ Not Verified ☐ Unknown ☐ n/a
Corps AID number (ex. SAW-0000-00000): Phase I: SAW-2020-00587 on 9/15/2021; Phase II: SAW-
2020-0587 on 2/18/2022
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional
areas?
Name (if known): David Cooper (VHB) for Phase I and
Jason Dilday (NCDOT) for Phase II.
Agency/Consultant Company: See above.
Other: Click to enter.
5d. List the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determination or State determination if a determination was made by
either agency.
Phase I: SAW-2020-00587 on 9/15/2021; Phase II: SAW-2020-0587 on 2/18/2022
5d1. Attach jurisdictional determinations.

6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ☒ Yes ☐ No
6b. If yes, explain.
The Town of Morrisville, in cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes to extend Airport
Boulevard (SR 3126) from its existing terminus at Garden Square Lane to its existing terminus
at Chapel Hill Road (NC 54), a distance of approximately 0.8 miles. Construction of the project
will complete the current missing link of this route. As shown in Figure 1 of the CE document,
the project study area is located in the vicinity of the Town of Morrisville. For right-of-way
acquisition and construction, the project is divided into two phases, although an environmental
study is being completed for the entire length of the project. Phase 1 of the project is from
Garden Square Lane to Church Street (SR 1637) and Phase 2 of the project is from Church
Street to Chapel Hill Road (NC 54). The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
(CAMPO) has awarded construction funds for Phase 1 of this project to the Town of
Morrisville using Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) funding in Federal Fiscal
Year 2022. The Town has entered into an agreement with NCDOT Division 5 to manage the
project’s planning and design. It is anticipated that Phase 1 right-of-way acquisition will occur
in Federal Fiscal Year 2022, with construction letting occurring before September 2022.
Phase 2 is currently unfunded for right-of-way acquisition and construction. The project is
being developed with federal funds under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA.) The
project is included in the NCDOT 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) as Project No. HL-0033.

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Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permit(s) used, or intended to be used, to
authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity? This includes other separate and distant crossings
for linear projects that require Department of the Army authorization but don’t require pre-construction
notification.
No

7. Addresses of adjoining property owners, lessees, etc. whose property adjoins the waterbody (if more than can be
entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
See attachment.

8. Scheduling of activity:
Project to be let in December 2022.

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D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project
(check all that apply):
☒ Wetlands ☒ Streams - tributaries
☒ Buffers ☒ Open Waters
☐ Pond Construction

2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, complete this table for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Site #*
2a1.
Impact
Reason/Type*
2b.
Impact
Duration*
2c.
Wetland Type*
2d.
Wetland Name*
2e.
Forested
?*
2f.
Jurisdiction
Type*
2g.
Impact Area
(ac)*
W1 Fill (Incl.
Riprap)
Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 1 Yes Both 0.15
W2 Excavation Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 1 Yes Both <0.01
W3 Mechanized
Clearing
Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 1 Yes Both 0.07
W4 Fill (Incl.
Riprap)
Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 2 Yes Both <0.01
W5 Mechanized
Clearing
Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 2 Yes Both 0.01
W6 Excavation Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 3 Yes Both <0.01
W7 Mechanized
Clearing
Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 3 Y/N Both <0.01
W8 Fill (Incl.
Riprap)
Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 4 Yes Both <0.01
W9 Mechanized
Clearing
Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase I-Site 4 Yes Both <0.01
W10 Fill (Incl.
Riprap)
Permanent Headwater
Forest
Phase II-Site 3
(Wetland G)
Yes Both 0.02
W11
Fill (Incl.
Riprap)
Permanent Bottomland
Hardwood
Forest
Phase II-Site 5
(Wetland E)
Yes Both 0.01
W12
Fill (Incl.
Riprap)
Permanent Bottomland
Hardwood
Forest
Phase II-Site 6
(Wetland D)
Yes Both <0.01
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2g1. Total temporary wetland impacts 0.0 for both Phase I and Phase II ac
2g2. Total permanent wetland impacts 0.29 for both Phase I and Phase II ac
2g3. Total wetland impacts 0.29 for both Phase I and Phase II ac
2h. Type(s) of material being discharged and the amount of each type in cubic yards:
Fill material to be discharged. The amount of cubic yards cannot yet be determined.
2i. Comments:
Mitigation has been provided for 0.25 ac of wetland impact for impacts at Phase I only. Mitigation will be provided
at a 2:1 ratio for these impacts at Phase I. Mitigation is not currently proposed for any wetland impacts in Phase
II. Wetland impacts for Phase I are based on most recent plans. Wetland impacts for Phase II are based on
anticipated slope stakes +25 ft.

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3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream/ tributary impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site,
complete this table for all stream/ tributary sites impacted.
** All Perennial or Intermittent streams must be verified by DWR or delegated local government

Site #*
3a
Impact
Reason*
3b.
Impact
Duration*
3c.
Impact Type*
3d.
Stream Name*
3e.
Stream
Type*
3f.
Jurisdiction
Type*
3g.
Stream Width
(avg ft) *
3h.
Impact length
(linear ft) *
S1 Placement in
structure
Permanent Crossing/
Culvert
Phase I-Site 1 Perennial Both 3 150
S2 Countersunk
rip rap pad in
flow line and
on banks at
outlet
Permanent Bank
Stabilization
Phase I-Site 1 Perennial Both 3 24
S3 Rip rap on
banks at inlet
Permanent Bank
Stabilization
Phase I-Site 1 Perennial Both 3 10
S4 Dewatering Temporary Dewatering Phase I-Site 1 Perennial Both 3 19
S5 Placement in
structure
Permanent Crossing/
Culvert
Phase I-Site 2 Perennial Both 7 125
S6 Countersunk
rip rap pad in
flow line and
on banks at
outlet
Permanent Bank
Stabilization
Phase I-Site 2 Perennial Both 7 33
S7 Rip rap on
banks at inlet
Permanent Bank
Stabilization
Phase I-Site 2 Perennial Both 7 34
S8 Dewatering Temporary Dewatering Phase I-Site 2 Perennial Both 7 29
S9 Placement in
structure
Permanent Crossing/
Culvert
Phase I-Site 4 Intermittent Both 2 34
S10 Countersunk
rip rap in flow
line and on
banks at outlet
Permanent Bank
Stabilization
Phase I-Site 4 Intermittent Both 2 10
S11 Dewatering Temporary Dewatering Phase I-Site 4 Intermittent Both 2 19
S12 Anticipated
impact at slope
stake +25 ft
Permanent Other Phase II-Site 1
(Stream SD)
Intermittent Both 2 698
S13 Anticipated
impact at slope
stake +25 ft
Permanent Other Phase II-Site 4
(Stream SA)
Perennial Both 10 236
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3i1. Total jurisdictional ditch
impact: 0 linear ft
3i2. Total permanent stream
impacts: 1,354 linear feet for both Phase I and Phase II linear ft
3i3. Total temporary stream
impacts: 67 linear feet for both Phase I and Phase II linear ft
3i4. Total stream and ditch
impacts: 1,421 feet for both Phase I and Phase II linear ft
3j. Comments:
Stream mitigation has been provided for Phase I impacts only. This includes a proposed 2:1 ratio for stream
loss due to placemenet in a structure (309 total linear feet) and proposed 1:1 ratio for stream loss due to
countersunk rip rap in flow line (and on banks) at the outlet of structures (67 total linear feet). Mitigation not
proposed for Phase II impacts. Stream impacts for Phase II are based on anticipated slope stake +25 feet.

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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., individually list all open water impacts in the table below.
4a.
Site #*
4a1.
Impact Reason
4b.
Impact
Duration*
4c.
Waterbody Name*
4d.
Activity Type*
4e.
Waterbody
Type*
4f.
Impact area
(ac)*
O1 Anticipated impact
at slope stake +25
ft.
Permanent Phase II-Site 2 (Open Water
A)
Fill Pond 0.40
O2 Anticipated impact
at slope stake +25
ft.
Permanent Phase II-Site 7 (Open Water
B)
Fill Pond 0.08
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4g. Total temporary open water impacts 0 for both Phase I and Phase II ac
4g. Total permanent open water impacts 0.48 for both Phase I and Phase II ac
4g. Total open water impacts 0.48 for both Phase I and Phase II ac
4h. Comments:
Mitigation not proposed for ponds on either Phase I or Phase II. Open water impacts for Phase II are based on
anticipated slope stake +25 ft.

5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction is proposed, complete the table below. (*This does NOT include offline stormwater
management ponds.)
5a.
Pond ID
#
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (ac)
5d.
Stream Impacts (ft)
5e.
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5g. Comments:
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5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, permit ID no.: Click to enter.
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): Click to enter.
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): Click to enter.

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5k. Method of construction:
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6. Buffer Impacts (DWR requirement)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. Individually list all buffer impacts .
6a. Project is in which protected basin(s)?
* (Check all that apply.)
☒ Neuse ☐ Tar-Pamlico ☐ Catawba
☐ Jordan ☐ Goose Creek ☐ Randleman
☐ Other: Click to enter.

Site #*
6b.
Impact Type*
6c.
Impact Duration*
6d.
Stream Name*
6e.
Buffer
Mitigation
Required?*
6f.
Zone 1 Impact*
(sq ft)
6g.
Zone 2 Impact*
(sq ft)
B1 Road/ Temp. Road Permanent Phase I-Site 1: UT to
Crabtree Creek
(Stream Site 1)
Yes 12,565 8,599
B2 Road/ Temp. Road Permanent Phase I-Site 2: UT to
Crabtree Creek
(Stream Site 2)
Yes 12,643 7,836
B3 Other Permanent Phase I-Site 3: UT to
Crabtree Creek
(Stream Site 3)
Yes 1,293 2,213
B4 Road/ Temp. Road Permanent Phase II-Site 2 (Open
Water A)
No 18,460 15,446
B5 Road/ Temp. Road Permanent Phase II-Site 4
(Stream Site SA)
No 13,890 9,286
B6 Other Permanent Phase II-Site 5
(Stream Site SB)
No 0 558
B7 Other Permanent Phase II-Site 6
(Stream Site SC)
No 1,855 2,633
B8 Road/ Temp. Road Permanent Phase II-Site 7 (Open
Water B)
Yes 11,204 11,948
B9 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B10 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B11 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B12 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B13 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B14 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B15 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B16 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B17 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B18 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B19 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
B20 Choose one Temp/ Perm Click to enter. Y/N Click to enter. Click to enter.
6h. Total temporary impacts: Zone 1: 0 sq ft Zone 2: 0 sq ft
6h. Total permanent impacts: Zone 1: 71,910 sq ft Zone 2: 58,519 sq ft
6h. Total combined buffer impacts: Zone 1: 71,910 sq ft Zone 2: 58,519 sq ft

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6i. Comments:
Mitigation provided for riparian buffer impacts at Phase I only. Mitigation provided for 26,501 square feet of Buffer
Zone 1 impacts in Phase I and 18,648 square feet of Buffer Zone 2 impacts in Phase I. Riparian buffer impacts
for Phase II are based on anticipated slope stakes +25 ft. Buffer mitigation not provided for Phase II.
Please attach supporting documentation (impact maps, plan sheets, etc.) for the proposed project.

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E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through project design: *
1. PHASE I DISCUSSION: Impacts to steams, wetlands and riparian buffers within the project corridor were
avoided and minimized through careful alignment selection and project design to the maximum extent
possible. Slope stakes have been revised to 2:1 in wetland/steam areas to minimize impact. The 2:1 slope
is the minimum slope necessary to provide a stable cover of vegetation (source: NCDOT Roadside
Environmental Unit). Mechanized clearing in wetland impacts have been minimized as much as possible to
only provide the minimum area necessary to install rip rap streambank protection and erosion control
devices. Rip rap armoring along streams at the inlet and outlet have been designed to provide the minimum
impacts necessary to provide long-term stabilization. Countersunk rip rap pad with rip rap on the
streambank was designed to prevent downstream scour at pipe/culvert outlets.

PHASE II DISCUSSION: Two alternatives were examined for Phase 2 (See Figure 3 of the CE document).
The first of these would align directly with the existing location of Airport Boulevard and include a bridge
spanning the existing rail line and Chapel Hill Road, requiring construction of a loop from Airport Boulevard
to Chapel Hill Road. The second alternative would also require a bridge across the rail line and Chapel Hill
Road but would be shifted slightly to the east of the existing location of Airport Boulevard. During final design
of Phase 2, the railroad grade separation shall be designed to accommodate a four-track layout with a
twenty four foot- three inch (24’-3”) vertical clearance. DUE TO JURISDICTIONAL IMPACTS IDENTIFIED
IN THE CE DOCUMENT (SEE TABLE 2 OF THE CE DOCUMENT) AND BUSINESS RELOCATION
IMPACTS, THE NCDOT DETERMINED THAT ALTERNATIVE I WAS SELECTED AS THE PREFERRED
ALTERNATIVE FOR PHASE II.

This information is also provided (source CE document): Phase II-Alternative 1: 640 linear feet of permanent
stream impact, 0.035 ac of permanent wetland impact, two (2) residential relocations and zero (0) business
relocations. Phase II-Alternative 2: 1,345 linear feet of permanent stream impact, 0.320 ac of permanent
wetland impact, two (2) residential relocations and two (2) business relocations. Actual anticiapted impacts
based on most recent design are slightly higher than these noted impacts.

1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize proposed impacts through construction techniques: *
Impacts to streams, wetlands and protected riparian buffers within the corridor will be avoided and minimized
throughout the construction process by the judicious use of equipment , materials and minimized access
corridors. The contractor, NCDOT inspectors and NCDOT Division 5 Environmental Officer will evaluate project
construction activity and work with staff to further minimize and avoid impacts to streams, wetlands and
regulated riparian buffers. Where feasible, staging and construction access routes will be located in upland
areas throughout the corridor. Silt fencing will be installed around the permitted limits of disturbance to help
ensure that all construction equipment will remain within the permitted project area during construction.
Temporary sediment control devices and measures will be installed to reduce sediment and erosion to receiving
waters and minimize runoff from the construction sites.

2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S., Waters of the State, or Riparian Buffers
2a. If compensatory mitigation is required, by whom is it required? *
(check all that apply)
☒ DWR ☒ Corps
2b. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this
project? * (check all that apply)
☐ Mitigation Bank
☒ In Lieu Fee Program
☐ Permittee Responsible Mitigation

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3. Complete if using a Mitigation Bank (Must satisfy NC General Statute143-214.11 (d1).)
3a. Name of mitigation bank: Click to enter.
3b. Credits purchased/requested: Type: Choose one Quantity Click to enter.
Type: Choose one Quantity Click to enter.
Type: Choose one Quantity Click to enter.
Attach receipt and/or approval letter.
3c. Comments:
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4. Complete if Using an In Lieu Fee Program
4a. Attach approval letter from in lieu fee program.
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 376 linear feet for Phase I linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature: warm
NC Stream Temperature Classification Maps can be found under the Mitigation Concepts tab on the Wilmington
District’s RIBITS website: (Please use the filter and select Wilmington district)
https://ribits.usace.army.mil/ribits_apex/f?p=107:27:2734709611497::NO:RP:P27_BUTTON_KEY:0
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only): 26,501 for BZ1 and 18,648 for BZ 2 in
Phase I square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0.25 ac for Phase I acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: Click to enter. acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: Click to enter. acres
4h. Comments:
Mitigation only provided as required for permanent Phase I wetland, stream and riparian buffer impacts. This
includes 376 linear feet of stream impact, 0.25 ac of wetland impact, 26,501 square feet of BZ 1 impact and
18,648 square feet of BZ 2 impact.

5. Complete if Providing a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If proposing a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan,
including mitigation credits generated.
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5b. Attach mitigation plan/documentation.

6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) – DWR requirement
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer
that requires buffer mitigation? ☒ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please complete this entire section – please contact DWR for more information.
6b. If yes, identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required in the table below.

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Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)

Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 Road crossing and
paralell impact 26,501 3 79,503
Zone 2 Road crossing and
parallel impact 18,648 1.5 27,972
6f. Total buffer mitigation required 107,475
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or
NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed? ☒ Yes ☐ No
6h. If yes, attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services.
6i. Comments:
See attached letter from DMS dated March 30, 2022.

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F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (DWR requirement)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers
identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? ☒ Yes ☐ No
1b. All buffer impacts and high ground impacts require diffuse flow or other form of stormwater treatment. If the
project is subject to a state implemented riparian buffer protection program, include a plan that fully documents
how diffuse/dispersed flow will be maintained.
All Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) must be designed in accordance with the NC Stormwater Design
Manual (https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-permit-
guidance/stormwater-bmp-manual).
Associated supplement forms and other documentation must be provided.
What Type of SCM are you
providing?
(Check all that apply)
☐ Level Spreader
☐ Vegetated Conveyance (lower seasonal high water table- SHWT)
☐ Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
☐ Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
☒ Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the
buffer
For a list of options to meet the diffuse flow requirements, click here.
Attach diffuse flow documentation.

2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this an NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT’s
Individual NPDES permit NCS000250? * ☒ Yes ☐ No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as
defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
To look up low density requirements, click here:
http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2015a%20-%20environmental%20quality/chapter%2002%20-
%20environmental%20management/subchapter%20h/15a%20ncac%2002h%20.1003.pdf
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP)
reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state-
approved local government stormwater program? *
☒ Yes ☐ No
☐ n/a – project disturbs < 1 acre
Note: Projects that have vested rights, exemptions, or grandfathering from state or locally implemented
stormwater programs or projects that satisfy state or locally -implemented stormwater programs through use of
community in-lieu programs should answer “no” to this question.
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply?
(Check all that apply.)*
☐ Local Government
☒ State
If you have local government approval, please include the SMP on their overall impact map.
Local Government Stormwater Programs * ☐ Phase II ☐ USMP
☐ NSW ☐ Water Supply

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Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using. *
Click to enter.
State Stormwater Programs * ☐ Phase II ☐ HQW or ORW
☐ Coastal Counties ☐ Other
Comments:
Two storm drainage systems tie directly into the proposed 8’x7’ RCBC due to site constraints at Phase I-Permit
Site 2 near 19+00 Lt/Rt. As a preferred alternative, discharging the storm drainage for these systems to
vegetated channels was investigated. Due to the elevation of the proposed roadway grade and existing
topography the outfall channels would require +/-6’ deep and +/-26’ wide in order to tie them in with UT to
Crabtree Creek. These channels would create significant impacts to the currently established UT to Crabtree
Creek Buffer Zones 1 and 2 and would still require rip rap for stability purposes and therefore not create an
adequate outlet to vegetated channel. Considering these site constraints, discharging stormwater in the
confines of the RCBC would provide the most stable location to dissipate energy, in turn minimizing
sedimentation and erosion downstream while also minimizing impacts to the established buffer zones.

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G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local)
funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? * ☒ Yes ☐ No
1b. 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 (North Carolina) Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? *
☒ Yes ☐ No
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:
Categorical Exclusion document does not need to be reviewed and/or finalized by the State Clearing House.

2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A
NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300),
Federally Non-Jurisdictional Wetlands /Classified Surface Waters
(15A NCAC 2H. 1400) DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
☐ Yes ☒ No
2b. If you answered “yes” to the above question, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
Click to enter.

3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future
impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby
downstream water quality? *
☐ Yes ☒ No
3b. If you answered “no”, provide a short narrative description:
The project has a low-to-moderate potential to influence growth and development. While the
project will create a new roadway connection and reduce travel times, the small scale of the
project and the fact that the vicinity of the project is relatively built out suggests that the ability
of the project to stimulate growth and development will be limited. The relative lack of
developable land and the lack of notable sensitive natural reso urces in the project area
suggest that the project is unlikely to contribute to cumulative effects in the area. A Land Use
Scenario Assessment was not determined to be necessary for this project.
3c. If yes, provide a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWR
policy. (Attach .pdf)

4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)

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4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project? * ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
4b. If yes, describe in detail the treatment methods and dispositions (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater
generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated at a treatment plant, list the capacity
available at that plant.
Click to enter.

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? (IPAC weblink: https://www.fws.gov/ipac/ [fws.gov]) * ☒ 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
5d. Is another federal agency involved? * ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Unknown
If yes, which federal agency? Click to enter.
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Divisions 1-8? * ☒ Yes ☐ No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the
U.S.? * ☒ Yes ☐ No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
5g1. If yes, have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as
staining, guano, bats, etc.? Representative photos of signs of bat use
can be found in the NLEB SLOPES, Appendix F, pages 3-7.
☐ Yes ☐ No
Representative photos of signs of bat use can be found in the NLEB SLOPES, Appendix F, pages 3-7. Link to
NLEB SLOPES document: http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1-30-17-signed_NLEB-SLOPES&apps.pdf
If you answered yes to 5g1, did you discover any signs of bat use? * ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
If yes, please show the location of the bridge on the permit drawings/ project plans
5h. Does this project involve the construction/ installation of a wind
turbine(s)? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, please show the location of the wind turbine(s) on the permit drawings/ project plans (attach .pdf)
5i. Does this project involve blasting and /or other percussive activities
that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers,
mechanized pile drivers, etc.? *
☒ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this
activity on the property (attach .pdf)
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated
Critical Habitat? *
Direct coordination with Gary Jordan, USFWS and response on April 1, 2022. USFWS indicated agreement with
the following: May Affect-Likely to Adversely Affect: Northern long-eared bat, No Effect: Dwarf wedgemussel,
Neuse River waterdog, Atlantic pigtoe, Carolina madtom, Red-cockaded woodpecker and Michaux’s sumac. The
project will not affect the bald eagle.
Attach consultation documentation.

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6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as
an Essential Fish Habitat? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
Is there submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) around
the project vicinity? * ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Unknown
Will this project affect submerged aquatic vegetation? * ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Unknown
Explain: Click to enter.
6b. What data source(s) did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? *
Available mapping.

7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
Link to the State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map (does not include archaeological data):
http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
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 North Carolina history and archaeology)? *
☐ Yes ☒ No
7b. What data source(s) did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological
resources? *
Contact with the Catawba Indian Nation. Reports completed by NCDOT Archaeology group (see 6/3/2021 letter)
and NCDOT Historic Structure group (see 3/11/2021 letter).
7c. Attach historic or prehistoric documentation.

8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Link to the FEMA Floodplain Maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? * ☐ Yes ☒ No
8b. If yes, explain how the project meets FEMA requirements.
Click to enter.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Available mapping.

H. Miscellaneous
Comments:
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Attach pertinent documentation or attachments not previously requested

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I. Signature *
☒ By checking the box and signing below, I, as the project proponent, certify to the following:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete, to
the best of my knowledge and belief;
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401
certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time;
• The project proponent hereby agrees that submission of this PCN form is a “transaction” subject to Chapter
66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the “Uniform Electronic Transactions Act”);
• The project proponent hereby agrees to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66,
Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the “Uniform Electronic Transactions Act”);
• The project proponent hereby understands that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be
enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• As the project proponent, I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN/online form.
Full Name: * Christopher A. Murray
Signature: * Click to enter.
Date: * 4/28/2022