20230611 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20230420

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DHlsloo of Water Resources
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:
2/16/2023
BIMS # Assigned
20230611
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Garcy Ward:[e-mail]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Ocracoke Silver Lake Terminal H-Pile Install 2023
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Brian Doliber
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
4/20/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Pamlico Sound
Basin
Tar -Pamlico
Water Classification
SC
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.115442
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Hyde
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-75.986542
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No

Is this a NCDOT Project?"
Yes No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
WBS # (1)
16.71001
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)
1b. 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: 03 - Maintenance
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:
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
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
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
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)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
NC DOT
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Yes No
Yes No

2d. Address
Street Address
159 Lucinda Lane
Address Line 2
City
Powells Point
Postal / Zip Code
27966
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(If appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Ocracoke
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
city
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Pamlico Sound
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
SC
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Tar -Pamlico
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030201050207
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
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 ferry ramps on the south end of Ocracoke (Silver Lake Harbor) are used to load and un-load vehicles coming to and from Ocracoke. The NPS visitor center, NC Center for the
Advancement of Teaching and Ferry Division visitor center and employee dormitory are all located on the adjacent property.
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
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Ferry Division is requesting authorization to install four H-Piles adjacent to the Ocracoke Silver Lake ramps.
The gantries have been experiencing destabilization that is causing them to tilt forward, away from the land. This presents both operational and safety risks that the Ferry Division is
proposing to remediate through the installation of four H-Piles. The ramps are not scheduled to be replaced for at least 5 years so stabilizing the existing gantries is a necessary measure.

4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
An H-Pile would be installed on each side of the two ramps. The 50' steel H-Piles would be installed approximately 10-15' landward of the gantries, in line with the counterweights/legs,
and driven until 5' was remaining above the NHW level, or to refusal. If refusal is met but adequate depth is achieved the top of the pile would be cut so that 5' is remaining above the NHW
level.
A vibratory hammer would be utilized to install all four piles. If a pile resists being driven by the vibratory hammer alone a portable jet hose may be used to assist in driving the pile through
hard sand to reduce vibration and help direct the pile downward. This is the methodology that the Ferry Division has followed during the installation of piles in the past. The NC DOT Skyco
crane barge would be used to level the ramp gantries. Once they were level, a steel I-beam would be welded on to the face of the H-Pile above the water line, and to the gantry below the
counterweight. All work would be completed by the Ferry Division Marine Maintenance Unit and the Division 1 Bridge Maintenance Yard. The work would take place between June 1 and
June 14, 2023.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?
Yes No O 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):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
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?
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
4. Open Water Impacts
4a. Site #
4a1. Impact Reason
4b. Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type :114e.
Waterbody type
4f. Impact area
Ocracoke
Pile Driving IF
Silver Lake Harbor
Bridge
Sound
0.00
Ramp Gantries
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts: 4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.00 0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.00
4h. Comments:
Total Impact Area is 0.00036
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The number of piles included in the SOW is the minimum required to achieve stabilization of the gantry.
H-Piles were selected, in part, due to the fact that they are driven more easily and displace less material than other types of piles.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Jetting of the piles will only be done when it reduces the overall impacts by allowing the pile to be driven more quickly and in the exact location desired.
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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:
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?
Yes No
If no, explain why:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a 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
Comments:
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
Comments: *
Existing ferry basin with current permit ---not proposing major impact
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.
4 piles will adequately support gantries
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
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No Unknown

What Federal Agency is involved?
NMFS
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?
Consultation with the NMFS and the NC DMF
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Yes No
Are there submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) around the project vicinity?"
Yes
No
Unknown
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?
Consultation with the NMFS and the NC DMF
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?"
Active ferry terminal with current permit
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?"
Yes No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
In -water work
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
DMF Moratorium Relief Authorization.pdf
336.85KB
NMFS Moratorium Relief Authorization.pdf
311.09KB
Ocracoke H-Pile Location Map.pdf
1.11MB
PMR 2-16-23.pdf
165.74KB
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:
Brian Doliber
Signature
, N&i7W 0,1-x-t
Date
4/20/2023
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