NCGTP - FY 2023 USACE Annual Report.pdf

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FY2023 Report Documenting Compliance with the Conditions of the United States
Army Corps of Engineers Permit Action ID No. 199202851 and Water Quality
Certification #3184
July 2023

Table of contents Pages
1. Introduction 2
2. Wetland Impacts 2
2.1. Area A Permit Activities 2
2.2. Area B Permit Activities 3
3. Permit Modifications 3
4. Compensatory Mitigation 3
5. Compliance with Neuse River Basin
— Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy 4
5.1. Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers 4
5.2. Stormwater Requirements 4
5.2.1 Nutrient Loading 4
5.2.2 Peak Flows 4
6. NPDES Stormwater Permit
7. Historic Preservation Plan
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8. Environmental and Public Outreach Program 5
Tables
Table 1. Wetlands Impact Summary as of 30 June 2023 6
Table 2. Nitrogen Export Ledger as of 30 June 2023 7

1. Introduction
This report documents the status of the permit and measures that have been taken
by NC Global Transpark in FY2016 through FY2023 to maintain compliance with the
conditions of the Department of Army Section 404 permit (Action ID No. SAW-1992-
02851) and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) Section 401
Water Quality Certification (WQC Project # 970093, WQC # 3184) issued in 1998.
This report is an addendum to the Baseline Report Documenting Compliance with
the Conditions of the Department of Army Permit Action ID No. 199202851 and
Water Quality Certification #3184 (NCGTP 2012).
The North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP) in Kinston, North Carolina consists of
5,775 acres of land targeted for development as an intermodal transportation
facility for supply and distribution of goods and services to commercial, agricultural,
industrial, and military clients. Currently the focus of the NCGTP is on development
within the 2,533 acres owned by NCGTP and specifically 876 acres surrounding the
11,500 foot runway.
2. Wetland Impacts
The Section 404 permit issued in 1998 authorized a total of 870.9 acres of impacts to
wetlands; 106.4 acres of riverine (riparian) wetlands and 764.5 acres of inter -stream
(non -riparian) wetlands within the 5,775 acre permit area. As stated in Special
Condition 1 of the Section 404 permit, authorization was issued in two parts: Area A
for which the NCGTP provided detailed specific plans, and Area B for which the
NCGTP has provided preliminary or conceptual plans. Wetlands designated as Area
A wetlands total 76.4 acres (42.5 acres riparian and 33.9 acres non -riparian).
Wetlands designated as Area B wetlands total 794.5 acres (63.9 acres riparian and
730.6 acres non -riparian). The NCGTP maintains a ledger that documents authorized
wetland impacts and is updated with each authorized wetland impact. As of June 30,
2023 a total of 211.973 acres of impacts have occurred leaving a balance of 658.927
acres of authorized impact (Table 1).
2.1 Area A Permit Activities
No additional impacts to Area A wetlands were requested or authorized between FY
2015 and FY 2022, however in FY 2023 20.3 acres of impacts to Area A were
requested and authorized. Remaining permitted but unimpacted Area A wetlands
total 21.0 acres (19.8 acres riparian and 1.2 acres non -riparian).
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2.2 Area B Permit Activities
No impacts to Area B wetlands were requested or authorized between FY 2015
and FY 2022, however 60.7 acres of Area B impacts were requested and
authorized in FY 2023. Remaining permitted but unimpacted Area B wetlands
total 638.0 acres (62.0 acres riparian and 576.0 acres non -riparian).
3. Permit Modifications
For background, discussions were held with the USACE on 27 June 2014 concerning
the potential for modifying the permit boundary to include 158 acres of NCGTP
owned property north of the current permit boundary adjacent to NC 58 (Parcel 5).
The Authority officially requested that the USACE include Parcel 5 in the permit area
in a letter dated 31 July 2014. The USACE response dated 13 January 2015 provided
guidance concerning the actions that may be needed before this request could be
approved.
In the last report submitted summarizing activities through FY2014, the NCGTP was
evaluating the USACE response and the potential for continuing to pursue this
request. As of the date of this report, no further action has been undertaken.
No permit modifications were requested or approved from the FY 2014 report
through FY 2023.
4. Compensatory Mitigation
There have been no changes to 4,566 acres of wetlands and riparian areas the
NCGTP has successfully restored, enhanced, and preserved at three different
locations within the Lower Neuse River Basin (HUC 03020202). The NCGTP began
implementation of the mitigation plan and its key components in 1998 and
completed the major components of the mitigation plan in 2009.
These sites are:
• Dover Bay, a 3100-acre area on Carolina Bay located near Dover in
Craven County;
• Stonyton Creek Conservation Area (SCCA), a 366-acre site located within
the NCGTP permit boundary along a 2.6-mile reach of Stonyton Creek;
and
• Frog Hollow, 1100 acres of Neuse River floodplain wetlands and bluffs in
Craven County.
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5. Compliance with Neuse River Basin — Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy
Development within the NCGTP permit boundary must comply with the Neuse River
Basin — Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy, specifically rules 15A NCAC
2B .0233 and 2B .0235. As described below the NCGTP has taken actions to comply
with these rules and will continue to implement policies and procedures to ensure
compliance with these rules. The NCGTP approved a revision to its Exclusive
Development Ordinance on March 23, 2011 to include the Stormwater Control and
Watercourse Buffer Ordinance. This ordinance incorporates restrictions on
development within protected riparian buffers that are consistent with 15A NCAC 2B
.0233 and requires on -site stormwater controls to reduce nitrogen export and peak
runoff as required by 15A NCAC 2B .0235.
5.1 Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers
No impacts to riparian buffers were requested or authorized during FY 2015 — FY
2023.
5.2 Stormwater Requirements
5.2.1 Nutrient Loading
No new development or re -development occurred within the NCGTP permit
area during the period between the FY 2015 and this FY 2023 report. The
Total Nitrogen Export from the NCGTP permit area is 2.54 Ibs/acre/year
(Table 2).
5.2.2 Peak Flows
No new development or re -development occurred within the NCGTP permit
area during FY 2015 — 2023. Therefore, there was no change in peak flow.
6. NPDES Stormwater Permit
NC Global Transpark has been incorporated into the North Carolina Department of
Transportation National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit (Permit No.
NCS000250). A Stormwater Management Plan has been developed and
implemented by the NCGTP. Stormwater management planning and reporting is
provided as required to NCDOT's Roadside Environmental Unit.
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7. Historic Preservation Plan (HPP)
No development or re -development that would have impacted historic resources
occurred within the NCGTP permit area during FY 2015 — FY 2023.
8. Environmental Programs Access
Information on NCGTP and NCDOT environmental programs can be viewed via the
NCGTP Website at https://www.ncgtp.com/resources/Pages/environmental.aspx
and https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/environmental/Pages/default.aspx .

Table 1. NC Global TransPark Wetlands Impact Summary as of 30 June 2023
Riparian Non -Riparian
Permit Date of Delineation
Activity Approval Date Impact Total Impact Total Wetland ID #
Area Application #
Acres(Acres)Map
Runway Extension
A
05/31/91
10/21/98
22.700
0.000
5
F8A
ALSF
A
05/31/91
10/21/98
0.000
12.400
2
F20
Crescent Road
B
02/13/01
0.000
5.910
1,2,4,5,8S,9
F23, F25F, F26; F31
Hardstand
B
07/30/99
01/04/00
0.000
8.600
2
F15
Cargo Bldg & Access Road
B
05/21/01
07/10/01
0.000
0.420
2,3
F15
Utility Line Construction
B
09/18/01
11/07/01
0.000
2.170
2,4
F14, F15
Stonyton Creek Stream
B
08/21/02
10/23/02
0.000
0.000
10
F39
Restoration
Runway Clearing &
B
09/04/02
10/23/02
0.000
13.500
4,6
F5, F16
Grubbing
John Mewborne Rd.
B
05/15/03
0.000
3.000
4
F16
Relocation
Glideslope Grading & ALSF
B
10/15/03
01/15/04
0.000
53.000
1,2
F19, F20, F25
Rd
Access Taxiway
B
06/17/04
07/30/04
0.240
0.000
5
F10A
Institute Rd
B
02/28/05
06/17/05
0.000
0.003
6
F5
Spirit AeroSystems - Roads
B
9/16/2008;
11/17/2008; 6/1/2009
0.040
0.000
5
F12
3/12/2009
Railroad Spur
IND/B
06/30/09;
02/17/10; 3/29/2014
1.230
5.980
4,5
F22, F23
03/25/2014
Airport Security Fence
B
08/12/09
10/20/09
0.000
1.400
6
F5
J. Mewborne & Rouse Rd
B
1/19/2010;
3/31/2010; 12/5/2011
0.153
0.000
5
F12
Culvert
12/5/2011
Cargo Apron/Access Rd
B
01/19/10
03/31/10
0.227
0.000
5
F10A
Site 3 - AWOS
B
03/23/23
04/17/23
0.000
26.400
2
F15
Site 5 - Runway & Fence
B
03/23/23
04/17/23
0.000
9.900
3
F14
Line Clearing
Site 7 - Runway & Fence
B
03/23/23
04/17/23
0.000
24.400
6
F4, F5
Line Clearing
Site 4 - Clearing Along
A
03/24/23
04/18/23
0.000
7.500
3
F14
Fence Line & Adjacent to
Runway
Site 6 - Clearing Along
A
04/02/23
06/13/23
0.000
12.800
3
F11
Fence Line & Adjacent to
Runway
TOTAL9i
187.383
IMPACT SUMMARY
Riparian*
Non -Riparian*
Total
Acres
Total Impacts
106.400
764.500
870.9
Permitted
Impacts To Date
24.590
187.383
211.973
Balance: Impacts
81.810
577.117
658.927
Remaining
*These assets are strictly for future use to
offset aquatic impacts on the original
NCGTP Site
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Table 2. NC Global TransPark Nitrogen Export Ledger as of 30 June 2023
Project/Building
EXPORT COEFFCIENT
NCGTP
Taxiway 5 Extension
Spirit Aerosystems
South Cargo Apron
GTP-7
Year Complete
AM IL
1998-2009
2010
2010
2011
2012
Undisturbed Land
Cover (Acres)
0.6
1096.95
658.17
0
0
11.64
6.984
0
0
0
0
Managed Land
Cover (Acres)
1.2
1273.75
1528.5
0
0
24.41
29.292
4.19
5.028
5.6
6.72
Impervious Land
Total Land Cover
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
NITROGEN Total
NITROGEN BMP
NITROGEN Total
NITROGEN TN
Cover (Acres)
Acres
Ib( s N)
Removal (Ibs N)
TN Export Site
Export (Ibs/ac/vr)
21.2
162.59
2533.29
3446.908
5633.578
470.8
5162.778
2.04
0.62
0.62
13.144
13.144
87.94
123.99
1864.328
1900.604
815.23
1085.374
8.75
5.24
9.43
111.088
116.116
0
116.116
12.31
4.9
10.5
103.88
110.6
44.24
66.36
6.32
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