20240122 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240111

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Division of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
October 2, 2023 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.
Does this project involve maintenance dredging funded by the Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Aquatic Weed Fund or involve the distribution or transmission of energy or
fuel, including natural gas, diesel, petroleum, or electricity?
Yes No
BIMS # Assigned Version# *
20240122 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
TRANSCO ROW @ Town Creek
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
George M. Junkin
1b. Primary Contact Email:
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
1/11/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Town Creek
Basin
Roanoke
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
36.469938°
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Rockingham
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-79.702719'
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Rebecca Chandler:rebecca.chandler
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
$570.00
$767.00
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Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
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
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: 18 - Minor Discharges
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
12
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes No
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
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:
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book 401/Page 343, Book 401/Page 437, Book 545/Page 416
2c. Contact Person:
Laura Rudolf

2d. Address
Street Address
2800 Post Oak Road
Address Line 2
Level 11
city
Houston
Postal / Zip Code
77056
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:'
Laura. [e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
George M. Junkin
4b. Business Name:
American Land Concepts, Inc
4c.Address
Street Address
238E Main Street
Address Line 2
city
Reisterstown
Postal / Zip Code
21136
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:'
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
N/A
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Eden
2. Project Identification
State / Province / Region
TX
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
MD
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
TRANSCO ROW approximately 0.5 miles NE of Moir Mill Road
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Eden NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
27289 Rockingham
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: "
Town Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
a
3c. What river basins) is your project located in?*
Roanoke

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 Site is located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina on the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line, LLC (Transco) Right -Of -Way (ROW). There are
three (3) natural gas pipelines that run the length of the ROW in this location and the ROW is routinely maintained. A fiber optic line runs between Mainlines A and B as shown.
Within the ROW, a perennial stream (Town Creek) flows relatively north across the ROW. The approximate drainage area to the Project Area is 11 square miles. The stream alignment has
shifted since Mainline A was installed resulting in the sag of the pipe no longer being under the stream which has caused Mainline A to become exposed. The pipeline is currently holding
the invert grade across more than half the channel. Additionally, a sediment island has formed in the middle of the channel upstream of the exposed pipeline causing the water flow to cut
into the stream banks resulting in erosive conditions and steep banks.
Surronding land use is residential/agricultural. The forested areas on both sides of the ROW have been cleared at some point in the past.
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 -Review area was limited to the ROW at the project area and site access.
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
220 LF of perennial stream -Review area was limited to the ROW at the project area and site access,
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:"
Transco is proposing a general maintenance project to restore cover to the pipeline and prevent further erosion over the pipeline and stream migration within the ROW. The work is
necessary to primarily ensure the continued safe operation of Transco's pipeline and secondarily to maintain the ecological function of the stream by counteracting the effect of erosion and
sedimentation in the area.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The proposed project will protect the exposed pipeline, minimize future stream migration and erosive conditions of the stream banks. The project will consist of excavating the exposed
pipeline for maintenance. Once completely exposed, it will sandblasted, inspected, and recoated. Once recoat is complete, the exposed pipeline will be encased in concrete and the
western stream bank will be cut to widen the stream and graded at a 1.6:1 slope. To protect the concrete encasement and maintain the thalweg over the pipeline, Armor Stone will be
installed up and downstream of the encasement, and up the stream banks to minimize erosion and stream migration.
The concrete encasement will be approximately 38 feet in length along Gas Mainline A. The encasement will be approximately 18" under and on each side of the pipeline, and 12" on the
top of the pipeline. The top of the concrete will mimic the existing pipeline slope within the stream channel raising the stream invert a maximum of 1 foot. The concrete slope will be the
stream bed to an elevation of 499.5' (approximately 16 LF), at which point fill will be placed over the concrete.
Immediately up and downstream of the concrete encasement, and perpendicular to the stream channel, Armor Stone will be installed as a grade controlling device to protect the concrete
and maintain the stream invert. The Armor Stone will continue up the stream bank to minimize erosion, stream migration, and sediment transport. Armor Stone will range from 1,000-2,000
lbs.
Upstream of the Armor Stone will be filled with excavated material and/or a bed stability Mix (or equivalent) to STA 1+80 to slope the stream bed back to the existing elevation. Stream
banks will be stabilized with a native seed mix. No trees will be removed to complete the work. All work will be completed within the routinely maintained ROW and the stream channel.
Access to the stream will be via existing gravel driveway and farm roads associated with 2141 Moir Mill Road, and the ROW southeast of the project area. All work will be completed within
ROW, and no trees will be removed to complete the construction. The proposed work will be completed during a 3 day NOAA No Rain Period. Pump around and dewatering practices will
be utilized as necessary to allow work to be completed in the dry. Any sediment -laden water from the work area will be pumped downstream through a sediment filter bag to reduce
sediment transport. All disturbed areas will be seeded with a native seed mix post construction.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
No
Comments:
No wetlands area located with in the project area or site access.
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
O Unknown
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 O
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries O Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
F I
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type"
3c. Type of impact"
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type*
?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length*
g1
Pipeline maintenance and
Stream Stabilization
Permanent
Fill
Town Creek
Perennial
Both
19
Averege (feet)
50
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
50
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
50
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
3j. Comments:
Approximately 7.3' x 18.5' of the stream impacts are for both stabilization and gas pipeline maintenance.
A total of 800 SF of stream will be permanently impacted by the proposed activities
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:
Since the pipeline is existing infrastructure, impacts could not be avoided to allow safe and continued operation of the pipeline. The project was designed
to minimize the impacts to the greatest extent practical by keeping the impacts to the stabilize the channel within the ROW and immediately up and
downstream of the exposed pipeline.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Access to the site will be via existing gravel driveway/farm roads and the ROW to minimize impacts. All impacts will be completed within the routinely
maintained ROW.
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 project involves stabilization of the stream channel to minimize erosion and sediment transport within a routinely maintained ROW.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes No
What type of SCM are you providing?
Level Spreader
Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
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
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Comments:
Work is to conduct routine maintenance on gas pipelines exposed in the stream channel and stream stabilization construction. Work will be within the stream channel itself. There wil be no
change to the impervious surfaces within the project area.
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
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 work is to stabilize the stream channel where a gas pipeline is exposed within the Transco ROW. There is no change to impervious
surfaces proposed.
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
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
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
Yes No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
Yes No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS iPac System
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 EFH 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?
NC HPOWEB 2.0 - General Audience GIS
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:
There is no change to impervious surfaces. Slight increase in stream invert will be offset by cutting back the eroding western stream bank which will
widen the stream.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
fema.gov
Miscellaneous
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possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
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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:
Laura Rudolf
Signature
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Date
1/11/2024
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