20200524 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20200416

April 16, 2020
Ms. Rachel Capito, Regulatory Specialist
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: 404/401 Nationwide 39 Permit Application
Coastal Carolina Community College
Proposed Bear Creek Public Safety Training Facility off NC 172 near Hubert
Onslow County
Dear Ms. Capito:
Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers has been retained by Coastal Carolina Community
College (CCCC) to design and permit the new roadway and 600-foot by 600-foot driver training
pad (Phase I, II) for the subject project. The site is a 70-acre parcel adjacent to NC 172
approximately 0.56 miles north of the intersection of NC 172, Lyman Road and Bear Creek Road
near Hubert in southeast Onslow County. CCCC proposes to construct a new training facility to
train first responders. The proposed project is planned in four phases, Phase I – Roadway; Phase
II, Concrete pad for driver training; Phase III – Firing Range, Classroom building, EMS building,
Burn Building, Maintenance Building, and Parking lot; Phase IV – Outside training areas and
running track; all depending upon available funding. No further permits are anticipated for full
build-out of the project as all other amenities were designed to avoid the remaining jurisdictional
features (wetlands) on the property.
I have enclosed an agent authorization letter, PCN application, Approved Jurisdictional
Determination and exhibits, State Environmental Assessment/FONSI, SHPO no comment letter,
USFWS concurrence letter, permit drawings/plan sheets showing the proposed work, a USGS
topographical map, and other pertinent information regarding the project.
Permits Requested
Vaughn and Melton, on behalf of CCCC, is hereby requesting authorization under Section 404
of the Clean Water Act to proceed with the construction project outlined above. I am also
requesting authorization under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act from the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources (DWR).
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at [phone] or
by email at [e-mail]. Your early review and consideration will be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dwayne H. Alligood, PE
Project Manager
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Karen Higgins, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ, Raleigh
Ms. Sheri Montalvo, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ, Raleigh
Mr. Robb Mairs, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ, Wilmington
Mr. John Ellis, Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh
3115 Trent Road
New Bern, NC 28562
P.252.631.5115
Corps Submittal Cover Sheet

Please provide the following info:

1. Project Name: __CCCC – Bear Creek Public Safety Training Facility
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: Coastal Carolina Community College – David Heatherly, President
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: __Dwayne Alligood,PE, Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc.
*Agent authorization needs to be attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s):__N/A___________________________________________
5. Site Address: _805 Hwy. 172, Hubert, NC 28539
6. Subdivision Name: __N/A__________________________________________________________
7. City: ____Hubert ____________________________________________________________
8. County: __Onslow________________________________________________________________
9. Lat: _ 34.66289ON Long: -77.23034OW (Approx. Project Center)
10. Quadrangle Name: ___Hubert, NC __________________________________________
11. Waterways: Bear Creek (DWR Class: SA, HQW)
12. Watershed: _White Oak (HUC 030203010302) ______________________________
13. Requested Action:
_X_ Nationwide Permit # _39_
___ General Permit # _____
___ Jurisdictional Determination Request
___ Pre-Application Request
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The following information will be completed by Corps office:

AID: ______________________________

_____ Prepare File Folder _____ Assign number in ORM _______________ Begin Date

Authorization: ____ Section 10 ____ Section 404

Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
________________________________________________________________________________________
Site/Waters Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Keywords: ______________________________________________________________________________
DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11, 2020 Ver 3.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes IT No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20200524
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Bear Creek Public Safety Training Facility
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Lisa Feller, PE
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
4/16/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Bear Creek
Basin
White Oak
Water Classification
SA, HQW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
34.66289
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Onslow
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes IT No
Longitude:
-77.23034
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
IT $240.00
r $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Robb Mairs:eads\rlmairs2
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
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:
F- 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
C Yes r No
F. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
fJ Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Coastal Carolina Community College
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book 434 page 205
2c. Responsible party:
Mr. David Heatherly, President
2d.Address
Street Address
444 Western Blvd
Address tine 2
city
Jacksonville
Postal / Zip Code
28546
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
r Unknown
State / Ftovince / Region
North Carolina
Country
US
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
u

3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Dwayne Alligood, PE
3b. Business Name:
Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc.
3c.Address
Street Address
3115 Trent Road
Address Line 2
City
Slate / Province / Region
New Bern
INC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28562
us
3d. Telephone Number:
3e. Fax Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Dwayne Alligood
4b. Business Name:
Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
3115 Trent Road
Address Line 2
city
State / Rovince / Region
New Bern
North Carolina
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28562
us
4d. Telephone Number: 4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
CCCC Agent Authorization Letter_Signed.pdf
558.36KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History l^J
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
N/A
1c. Nearest municipality/ town
Hubert
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2b. Property size:
040549
70.5
2c. Project Address
Street Address
805 Hwy 172
Address Line 2
oily
State / Rovince / Region
Hubert
INC
Fbstal / Zip Code
Country
28539
us

3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Bear Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
SA, HOW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
White Oak
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030203010302
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinityof the project at the time of this application:*
Coastal Carolina Community College obtained the property from Camp Lejeune military base in 1973. The access road and cleared area already existed when the community college
obtained the property. The site served as an unimproved outdoor training area from 1973 to present. The site currently has a dirt access road, two small buildings, approximately 14
acres of maintained open area, and the remaining acreage on the site is currently forested. Camp Lejeune adjoins the property to the west, undeveloped county property to the south,
and Bear Creek on the east and north sides.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r- Yes r No r- Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
CCCC-Topo Map.pdf
748.19KB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
CCCC Bear Creek_Soil_Report LMF.pdf 967.61KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
17.6 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
There is approximately 300 linear feet of UT's to Bear Creek on the property interior and
approximately 3,650 linear feet of Bear Creek, which forms the northern and eastern boundaries of
property.
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Coastal Carolina Community College proposes to construct a facility/satellite campus to train first responders. The Bear Creek Public Safety Training Facility is designed to provide a
classroom building, EMS building, fire fighter training and burn building, driver training road course, firing range, parking lots, outside training areas and a running track to provide up to
date training opportunities for first responder's in southeastern North Carolina.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The Bear Creek Public Safety Training Facility is designed to have minimal impact to onsite wetlands. Only 0.117 acres of wetlands out of a total 17.6 acres of wetlands onsite will be
permanently impacted due to roadway expansion and a retaining wall for a storm water pond. No additional direct or indirect wetland impacts are anticipated for the construction of this
project. No additional offsite infrastructure is needed for this project. The construction of this facility will utilize typical earth moving equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, tractors,
dump trucks, etc. Appropriate erosion control measures (BMP's) will be installed and maintained during construction according to the "Approved" NCDMLR Sedimentation and Erosion
Control Plan.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Bear Creek Site Development Plan Sheets_01-29-20.pdf 23.91 MB
Permit Drawings -Wetland Disturbance Plan-Revised.pdf 965.98KB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r- Preliminary r Approved r- Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2015-00487
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Robert Turnbull
Agency/Consultant Company: Environmental Services, Inc.
Other:
r Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made bythe Corps or DWR

USACE Action ID No. SAW-2015-00487. Original Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) was issued on March 11, 2015, with the condition that the wetlands be surveyed by a PLS.
The final AJD was issued on May 14, 2015, by Brad Shaver, Regulatory Specialist, USACE, Wilmington Office.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
AJD Notification—USACE SAW-2015-00487.pdf 1.99MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r 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?
This is not a phased project in regard to permitting. Final build -out of the project may not occur for several years due to available funding allocations, but all future facilities were
designed to avoid all remaining wetlands on the project site.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands r Streams -tributaries ❑ Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type * M
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition*(')
2g. Impact
area*
Wetland Fill/Culvert
P
Pine Flat
WB
Yes
Corps
0.053
(acres)
1
Mechanized Clearing
T
Pine Flat
WB
Yes
Corps
0.125
(acres)
Wetland Fill/Culvert
P
Pine Flat
WC
Corps
0.062
(acres)
Mechanized Clearing
T
Pine Flat
�WC
Corps
0.054
(acres)
Wetland Fill
P
Pine Flat
WA
Yes
Corps
0.002
(acres)
3
Mechanized Clearing
T
__]
Pine Flat
WA
Yes
Corps
0.067
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.246
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.363
2h. Comments:
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.117
Culverts were added at the roadway wetland crossings to maintain connectivity between the wetland areas. Temporary wetland impacts will include
mechanized clearing to remove above ground vegetation so equipment can work safely during construction. No disturbance and/or grubbing of the
root mat is anticipated during construction.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation v
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The project was designed to utilize most of the existing roadway on the project site. The 0.115 acre of wetland impact was minimized to the maAmum
extent practical in order to meet current transportation design guidelines and safety standards.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Mechanized clearing will only remove the above ground vegetation to allow construction equipment to operate during the placement of fill. The project
design also utilized vertical retaining walls wherever feasible to avoid and minimize wetland 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?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The wetlands to be impacted by the new entrance road (0.115 acres) are currently degraded and of low quality due to being located immediately adjacent to the existing road and lie
within the permanently maintained area. The project has been designed to avoid all the remaining wetlands on the property (17.483 acres).

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?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
All ground disturbing activities are greater than 50 feet from streams and surface waters.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15ANCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
r NtA - project disturbs < 1 acre
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
r Local Government R State
State Stormwater Programs
F Phase II
V HWQ or ORW
r Coastal Counties
r Other
Comments:
The NC Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (Stormwater Section), Wilmington Regional Office, accepted the Stormwater Permit Application and the $505.00 application fee
for the Bear Creek Public Training Facility on January 31, 2020. The project has been assigned to Steven Pusey of DEMLR and we are currently awaiting approval of the stormwater
management plan.
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?*
r Yes r 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)?*
r Yes r No
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized bythe State Clearing House?*
r Yes r No
NEPAor SEPA Final Approval Letter
CCCC EA State Clearinghouse Comments.pdf
CCCC Bear Creek EA-FONSI signed.pdf
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
984.98KB
4.25MB
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The proposed CCCC Public Safety Training Facility should have little to no impact on future development in this isolated area of Onslow County.
Property to the west is owned by Camp Lejeune and property to the east is separated by Bear Creek, which is comprised of residential
housing/subdivisions.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor NIA

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?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r- Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r- No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r- Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
(- Unknown
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.?
r- Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
The NC Natural Heritage Program Database and the USFWS Threatened & Endangered County Species List for Onslow County (updated 10-4-2018)
and Section 7 consultation with USFWS (see attached letter).
Consultation Documentation Upload
CCCC USFWS Response Letter Highlighted.pdf 56.2KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r- Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
The NOAA-NMFS database. The proposed project does not impact any streams and/or surface waters.
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?*
r- Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
The NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has reviewed the project and indicated no known archaeological or historic sites within the project
area. SHPO issued a "No Comment Letter" on August 23, 2017, (Project No. GS-17-1473).
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
SHPO No Comment Letter_GS 17 1473_2.pdf 294.39KB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r- Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Onslow County GIS and NC Floodplain Mapping Program.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
CCCC-USACE-Permit Cover Sheet.pdf 12.35KB
Nationwide 39 CovLet- CCCC Public Safety Training Facility - Onslow County_Signed.pdf 97.96KB
Signature
*

R By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• 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:
Dwayne H. Alligood
Signature
a0—,a - sty. Vr1l
Date
4/16/2020

March 2020
Ms. Rachel Capito, Regulatory Specialist
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: Agent Authorization Letter
Coastal Carolina Community College — Bear Creek Public Safety Training Center
Onslow County
Dear Ms. Capito:
Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers has been retained by Coastal Carolina Community College (CCCC) to
survey, design, conduct environmental evaluations, and permit the proposed Bear Creek Public Safety Training
Center in Onslow County. The purpose of the project is to construct a training facility for first responders. The
facility is designed to provide a driver training road course, firing range, fire fighter training area and burn building,
EMS building, classroom building, parking lots, and other training areas including a running track. The project will
occur on a 70 (+) acre tract of land adjacent to NC Hwy. 172 in the Bear Creek area east of Jacksonville.
As part of this project, Coastal Carolina Community College will be submitting a Pre -Construction Notification
(PCN) seeking authorization under Section 404 Nationwide Permit 39 and Section 401 General Water Quality
Certification No. 4139 for impacts to jurisdictional features associated with this project. For this effort, Coastal
Carolina Community College authorizes Dwayne Alligood, PE, with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, to act
on our behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of this permit.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at [phone] or by email at
heatherrlyPcoastalcarolina.edu.
Sincerely,
David Heatherly, President
Coastal Carolina Community College
cc: Mr. Dwayne Alligood, Project Manager, Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc., New Bern Office
Ms. Lisa Feller, PE, Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc., New Bern Office