20220315 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20220225

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
December 6,2021 Ver 4.2
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.
BIMS#Assigned* Version#*
20220315 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received Reviewing Office*
Fee needed-send electronic notification Wilmington Regional Office-[phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Hannah Sprinkle:eads\hhsprinkle
Information for Initial Review
1a.Name of project:
Southport Ferry Basin Dredging 2022
la.Who is the Primary Contact?*
Brian Doliber
lb.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
2/25/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Cape Fear River
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
Cape Fear
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
39.932887 -77.991897
A. Processing Information
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Brunswick
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
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#(')
16.71001
la.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)
lc.Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit(NWP)Number: 35-Maintenance Dredging Existing Basins(Sect 10 Only)
Nationwide Permit(NWP)Number: 16-Return Water from Upland
NWP Numbers(for multiple NWPS):
Id.Type(s)of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification-Regular 401 Water Quality Certification-Express
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit Riparian Buffer Authorization
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: Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes No
lf.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
lh.Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1 i.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
ld.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:
NC Department of Transportation
2b.Deed book and page no.:
01147,1145
2c.Contact Person:

2d.Address
Street Address
159 Lucinda Lane
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Powells Point NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
27966 Currituck
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3.Applicant Information(if different from owner)
3a.Name:
Brian Doliber
3b.Business Name:
3c.Address
Street Address
159 Lucinda Lane
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Powells Point NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
27966 usa
3d.Telephone Number: 3e.Fax Number:
[phone]
3f.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1.Project Information
1b.Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
lc.Nearest municipality/town:
Southport
2.Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
22200009 12.18
2c.Project Address
Street Address
1650 Ferry Road SE
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Southport NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
28401 USA
3. Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Cape Fear River
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
Cape Fear
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
Cape Fear

3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300050803
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 land in the vicinity of this project is either land used for dredge material disposal or for ferry terminal operations.No development exists on the piece of land being used for the spoil
site.The ferry terminal is adjacent to the spoil site and includes paved roads,ferry operations buildings and ferry ramps.
4b.Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project(including all prior phases)in the past?*
Yes No Unknown
If yes,please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID(exp.SAW-0000-00000).
SAW-2009-02060
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:
0
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
To perform maintenance dredging in the state maintained ferry basin located in Southport,NC.Significant shoaling has occurred in the basin,specifically within the ferry slips and between
markers 4 and 6.This has made travel in and out of the basin a safety concern for ferry personnel and the travelling public.
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Upon examination of the latest survey,the NC DOT Ferry Division is planning to only dredge within the ferry slips at the ferry basin and between markers 4&6 in the entrance channel
during the upcoming dredging event.Those are the only areas of the basin and channel that have shoaled in significantly and pose safety concerns for ferry passage to and from
Southport.The most recent survey,dated December 20,2021,displays a total of 11,682 cubic yards that would need to be removed from the ferry slips and 13,599 cubic yards from the
channel between markers 4&6 to meet the permitted depth of 14'.This would come to a cumulative total of 25,281 cubic yards.
All work will be completed by the NC DOT Ferry Division Marine Maintenance crew who operate the state-owned hydraulic dredge"Manteo."All material removed from the Southport ferry
basin will be pumped into the adjacent spoil site.The spoil site will hold approximately 120,000 cubic yards and therefore contains ample capacity to accommodate the proposed amount
of material to be excavated.NC DOT owns the land on which the spoil site sits and has a current mining permit(#10-86).Dredging will begin the week of March 7,2022 and will be
completed before the moratorium goes into effect on April 1,2022.Equipment that will be used includes the Dredge Manteo,tugs,small barges,and an excavator for spoil site activities.
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):
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 projector related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory U
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 4e.Waterbody
type 4f.Impact area
Southport Ferry Dredging T Caper Fear River Dredging Tributary 5.00
Basin

4g.Total temporary open water Impacts: 4g.Total permanent open water impacts:
5.00 0.00
4g.Total open water impacts:
5.00
4h.Comments:
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:
All work will be completed within the permitted time frame to avoid any potential impacts to wildlife.Spoil site NTU levels will be monitored in accordance
to the Ferry Division Environmental Management System(EMS).
1 b.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
All equipment will be checked on a daily basis for any possible leaks,dredge pipe will be secured along with all tugs and barges in an area as to not
impact the surroundings.Spoil site spill gate will be properly maintained and measured to avoid impacts.
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
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
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
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
Comments:*
Is not required.State maintained channel and basin that has a current CAMA permit.
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.
Dredging event only
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
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?
Coordination with resource agencies during past dredging events
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?*
NOAA EFH Mapper,online documentation,coordination with resource agencies during past dredging events
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?*
Currently permitted.http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hypoweb/
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:
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.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Survey maps showing dredge limits for planned event and vicinity map showing areas to be dredged.
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
Date
2/25/2022