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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
April 13, 2022 Ver 4.3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
Yes
No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Change only if needed.
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
8/8/2022
BIMS # Assigned"
20221175
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Ryan Conchilla:eads\rjconchilla
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Removal of Bridge No. 780233 on Mebane Bridge Road over the Dan River
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Nancy Oberle
1 b. Primary Contact Email:
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
8/31 /2022
Nearest Body of Water
Dan River
Basin
Roanoke
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.471831-79.745464
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Rockingham
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Central Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
Yes No

(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
BP7.R021
WBS # (1)
BP7.R021.1
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?"
Yes
No
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit (NWP)
Regional General Permit (RGP)
Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 6 - Survey Activities
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
Yes No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1 h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
Yes No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
Owner Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?"
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division 7
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Jerry Parker
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
Yes No
Yes No

2d.Address
Street Address
1584 Yanceyville Street
Address Line 2
City
Greensboro
Postal / Zip Code
27415
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Nancy Oberle
4b. Business Name:
Three Oaks Engineering
4c.Address
Street Address
324 Blackwell Street, Suite 1200
Address Line 2
City
Durham
Postal / Zip Code
27701
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Eden
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Mebane Bridge Road at the Dan River
Address Line 2
City
Eden
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Dan River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Roanoke
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number
2b. Property size:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country

3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030101030901
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:
The proposed project is located in the Town of Eden, in Rockingham County. Mebane Bridge Road crosses over the Dan River. Land use in the vicinity of the project is wooded along the
river, with commercial and some residential in the area. On the north side of the river is a water treatment facility.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
995
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The primary purpose of the project is to remove a structurally obsolete bridge. Bridge No. 780233 was built in 1924 and has been closed to traffic for approximately 20 years. The bridge is
a historical structure but poses safety issues due to spalling concrete falling into the river, as well as trespassing occurring on the closed bridge. A sewer line currently attached to the
bridge will also be relocated as part of this project in advance of the bridge removal since the sewer line anchors are failing and sewage leakage into the river is a concern if the line is not
moved.
The purpose of this application is specifically to conduct a subsurface investigation (geotechnical boring) for the removal of Mebane Bridge and the sewer line relocation.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The proposed boring in the Dan River will be performed utilizing a floating aluminum barge platform with an ATV drill rig mounted to the deck. The barge is self-propelled utilizing outboard
marine motors. The barge will be launched from the existing boat ramp located approximately 0.5 mile upstream from the existing bridge. The proposed boring location is approximately
100 feet downstream of the existing bridge and there is expected to be 6-10 feet of river depth at this location. The barge will be secured at the boring location with aluminum spuds
temporarily set into the bottom of the river at the four corners of the barge drilling platform. Outboard motors will not run while the barge is secured. The boring work will take approximately
1-2 days to complete, depending on encountered soil and rock conditions.
The barge will be equipped with a spill kit and other safety equipment to manage any fluid leaks from the drilling operation, should they occur. The boring will be drilled using rotary wash
and rock coring methods. Temporary steel casing will be advanced into the subsurface to provide borehole stability and to provide a conduit for performing the rotary wash drilling, SPT
sampling, and rock coring. At the completion of the boring any drilling spoils will be returned to the subsurface via the temporary steel casing, and the tooling and spuds will be removed
and the barge will be moved back to the boat launch area for recovery.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Byron Levan and Trevor Hall
Agency/Consultant Company: Three Oaks Engineering
Other: PJD Package provided to USACE
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes • No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
This permit application is for geotechnical work for the Mebane Bridge Road project over the Dan River, including removal of Mebane Bridge. Separate permits will be requested for the
bridge removal and roadway improvement project and the sewer line relocation (if the latter requires permitting).
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
3. Stream Impacts

3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name* �13e.
Stream Type*
?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length"
S1
Investigative Boring
Temporary
Other
Dan River
Perennial
Both
150
Average (feet)
10
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
10
3j. Comments:
There will be 1 boring drilled, 4 inches in diameter.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
10
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Drilling equipment will not drive through any jurisdictional stream and the barge will be launched from an existing boat ramp. Drilling equipment will not
drive through any jurisdictional wetlands. The boring work will only take approximately 1-2 days to complete, depending on encountered soil and rock
conditions. The bore hole will only be approximately four inches in diameter, resulting in a small impact footprint. By securing the barge with spuds rather
than other larger anchoring devices, the amount of sedimentation and stream bed impact from securing the barge will be minimized. Outboard motors
will not be in use once the barge is secured, which will prevent accidental fish strikes by the blades when the boring work is being conducted.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
A temporary steel casing will be advanced into the subsurface to provide borehole stability and to provide a conduit for performing the rotary wash
drilling, standard penetration test (SPT) sampling, and rock coring. This will prevent any sediment from escaping the bore hole into the river and will
separate the boring equipment from any accidental contact with fish. Although not quantified, the casing will also provide some level of sound
attenuation during drilling. At the completion of the boring, any drilling spoils will be returned to the subsurface via the temporary steel casing (preventing
excess sedimentation into the river), the tooling and spuds will be removed, and the barge will be moved back to the boat launch area for recovery. The
barge will be equipped with a spill kit and other safety equipment to manage any fluid leaks from the drilling operation, should they occur.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Impacts due to investigative borings will be small in size (no more than 10 linear feet of stream impact and likely significantly less), and these impacts will be temporary. Based on the
nature of the impacts, compensatory mitigation is not being sought at this time.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the INC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes No
If no, explain why:
The project site is not located near protected riparian buffers identified any of the INC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?
Yes No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
Yes No
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 (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?*
Yes No
Comments: *
Draft in progress, anticipated CE completion date is November 2022.
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), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
Yes No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? *
Yes No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The proposed project is the removal of an existing bridge. This permit application only requests approval to conduct an investigative boring near the
bridge. Neither of these activities are anticipated to have any cumulative impacts.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
Yes No N/A
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
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No - Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
IPAC, NCNHP, field surveys. Bald eagle foraging habitat present, but no individuals or nests identified within the PSA or within 660 feet of the PSA;
survey completed January 28, 2022. Roanoke logperch, Atlantic pigtoe, James spinymussel surveys completed June 21, 2022. One Roanoke logperch
identified, no mussels found. After consultation with USFWS, it was determined that the small scope of the boring work would result in a Biological
Conclusion of MANLAA for all species. However, for the bridge removal/sewer line replacement, formal Section 7 consultation is anticipated, with a
MANLAA for mussels, but a MALAA for logperch for the future work outside of the borings. Please see attached USFWS concurrence for the boring
work and Freshwater Fish and Mussel Survey Report.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?
Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper
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?*
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
Categorical Exclusion (draft document). Based on a review of the project, it was determined that no National Register archaeological sites were present
with the project APE. Subsurface investigation also did not reveal the presence of archaeological resources. Please see the attached Archaeology form.
The bridge itself was determined eligible for the National Register. An Effects Meeting is required and was scheduled for August 25, 2022. Please see
the attached Effects Required form.
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:
TBD regarding removal of bridge and relocation of sewer line. Specifically regarding the boring work, no impacts to the FEMA floodplain will occur as a
result of this work.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Miscellaneous
Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review. Documents should be combined into one file when
possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
17BP.7.R.21 Mebane Bridge Dan River Fish and Mussel Survey Report _Draft.pdf
1.96MB
22-01-0024_EffectsRequired.pdf
302.56KB
20220815_Itr_USFWS_NCDOT_Bridge780233.pdf
275.02KB
BP7.R021 final report - Lynrock Golf Course.pdf
95.2MB
BP7.R021_Draft_PJD_Package_08092022.pdf
5.13MB
PA 22-01-0024 Rockingham Combined (NHP).pdf
18.92MB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Signature
By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief'; and
• 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.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree 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");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
W. R. Archer III, PE
Signature
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Date
8/31 /2022