TIP BR-0082 - 12/1/2022

DWR
MOM— of Water Resources
1a. Name of project:
TIP BR-0082
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?
Greg Price
1 b. Primary Contact Email:
[e-mail]
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.34034
A. Processing Information
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
4/29/2022
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Harnett
Nearest Body of Water
Is this a NCDMS Project"
v Yes v No
Is this project a public transportation project?
v Yes u No
Is this a NCDOT Project?
v Yes u No
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
April 13, 2022 Ver 4.3
Longitude:
-78.95157
1c. Primary Contact Phone:
[phone]
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
BR-0082
WBS # (?)
67082.1.1
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Le Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
L 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?
O Yes No
Regional General Permit (RGP) Number: 201902350 - Work associated with bridge construction, widening, replacement, and
interchanges
RGP Numbers (for multiple RGPS):

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?
O Yes i-) No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes ki-) 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 AgenNConsultant forthis project?"
• Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
NCDOT Division 6
2b. Deed book and page no.:
1 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
2c. Contact Person:
Greg Price
2d.Address
Street Address
431 Transportation Drive
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Postal /Zip Code
Country
28301
USA
2e. Telephone Number:
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
[phone]
2g. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Rob Crowther
4b. Business Name:
Carolina Ecosystems, Inc.
4c. Address
Street Address
3040 NC Hwy 42 West
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Clayton
North Carolina
Postal /Zip Code
Country
27520
USA
4d. Telephone Number:
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
Yes ) No
Yes ) No

4f. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Lillington, NC
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number
2b. Property size:
0.8
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Crossing of NC 27 over Upper Little River between SR 1117 (Nursery Road) and SR 1234 (Leaflet Church Road)
Address Line 2
City
Postal /Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Upper Little River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:"
C
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300040205
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?"
Cape Fear
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
Country
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 North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No. 56 on NC 27 over Upper Little River in Harnett County. The bridge is currently a 200-foot,
three -span bridge with a clear roadway width of 27 feet.
The proposed project would occur primarily within existing or planned NCDOT rights -of -way. Surrounding areas consist primarily of forests and agricultural operations
Upper Little River flows northwest to southeast through the proposed project footprint with several wetland areas within its floodplain
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?"
O Yes 0 No O Unknown
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
1.04
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
966
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:"
The purpose of the proposed project is to replace the structurally deficient existing bridge, and to widen the travel lanes in order to improve the safety and functionality of the bridge for
vehicular traffic.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
NCDOT proposes to replace the existing Bridge No. 56 with a new three -span structure, 225 feet long, and install streambank stabilization measures along the banks of Upper Little River
beneath the proposed structure. The new structure would carry one 12-foot travel lane in each direction with 4-foot paved shoulders and 4-foot grassed shoulders. Additionally, an existing
30" reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) will be replaced with a proposed 42" RCP. The proposed bridge will replace the current bridge in -place, requiring traffic to be detoured.
Wetland and stream impacts are shown in the attached Permit Impact Drawings
Sediment and erosion control measures would be implemented according to NCDOT requirements. Jurisdictional areas adjacent to construction areas would be clearly marked with
protection fencing or other similar methods to avoid inadvertent encroachment. Copies of permits and impact areas would be provided to the prime contractor and all subcontractors
working in or near jurisdictional areas. Land clearing would take place along with the installation of erosion control devices. Construction would be accomplished using typical equipment
including excavators, pile drivers, backhoes, graders, and dump trucks. Additional standard equipment may also be used as required.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations

5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?"
Yes No
Unknown
Comments:
Delineation performed in May 2019.
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?"
O Preliminary O Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?"
Yes
Timothy Black and Christopher Dustin
Scenic Consulting Group
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?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries O Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason"(?)
2b. Impact type*(?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name"
2e. Forested"
2f. Type of Jurisdicition°`
(?)
2g. Impact
area
Fill Toe
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
Yes
Corps
OA0�3�
Pro ectionand
Hand Clearing
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
Yes
Corps
0.020
ponand Toe
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WF
Yes
Corps
(acres)
Prloec
Hand Clearing
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WF
Yes
Corps
0.020
Slopeand Toe
P
Headwater Forest
WC
Yes
Corps
(acres)
OA09�)
Protection
Hand Clearing
T
Headwater Forest
WC
Yes
Corps
0.010
(acres)
Hand Clearing
T
FtomlandForest Hardwood
WE
Yes
Corps
0.001
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.051
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.113
2e. Comments:
See Permit Impact Summary Sheet for additional details.
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.062
3a. Reason for im pact" (?) 3b.lmpact type" 3c. Type of impact" 3d. S. name" 3e. Stream Type" 3f. Type of �7�3.. S. width" 3h. Impact
(?) Jurisdiction" length"

S1
Bank Stabilization
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Upper Little River
Perennial
Both
55
Average (feet)
155
(linear feet)
g2
Bank Stabilization
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
Upper Little River
Perennial
Both
55
Average (feet)
175
Qinear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
155
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
330
3j. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
175
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The proposed alignment is designed to cross Upper Little River at an approximately perpendicular angle and will replace the current bridge in -place,
using an off -site detour to eliminate the need for temporary impacts resulting from an on -site detour.
All impacts to surface waters and wetlands have been minimized as much as practicable for the proposed structures to be constructed. Fill slopes are at
the maximum steepness based on potential fill materials and minimization of maintenance.
The proposed roadway grade of the new structure is approximately 2 feet higher in order to match the existing low steel and minimize the number of
bents needed to be placed within the stream.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Best management practices and sedimentation and erosion control methods will be used throughout construction.
No equipment or maintenance activities will occur adjacent to jurisdictional areas, with the exception of addressing emergency equipment failure. All
temporary impacts to jurisdictional streams during construction will be returned to their original configuration and seeded in a timely manner for
stabilization.
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:
The proposed permanent loss of wetlands is less than 0.1 acre and typically would not require mitigation. Stream impacts are bank stabilization and do not result in a loss of Waters of the
US.
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 NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
v Yes No
If no, explain why:
This project is located in the Cape Fear River Basin below Lake Jordan and therefore is not subject to riparian buffer regulations administered by NCDWR.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?"
Yes No
Comments:
See attached Stormwater Management Plan - Permit Impact Drawing Sheet 1 of 8
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds orthe 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
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?"
O Yes No
Comments:"
A Categorical Exclusion has been prepared for this project, and is not required to be circulated through the State Clearinghouse.
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 intended to improve the safety and functionality of Bridge No. 56. The project will not result in additional roadway lanes or new
access to undeveloped parcels.
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 v No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?"
Yes u No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?"
v Yes s, 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?"
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC). A March 2022 Aquatic Species Survey Report and
October 2022 USFWS concurrence letter are attached for reference.
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?"
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Essential Fish Habitat Mapper.
https://vmm.habitat.noaa.gov/appstefhmapper/
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?"
HPOWEB Map Service http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?"
0 Yes 0 No

8b. Ifyes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
A No -Rise application has been approved for this project.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?"
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
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.
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Comments
Signature
❑O 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.
• have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• 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:"
Gregory W. Price
Signature
Date
12/1 /2022