20100038 Ver 1_More Info Received_20100202

ms consultants, inc.
engineers, architects, planners
500 Jackson Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-2602
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.msconsultants.com
January 27, 2010
NC DENR - DWQ
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
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Reference: Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation: PCN for wetlands impacts
Town of Winfall, Perquimans County, North Carolina
Ms. Karoly:
In response to your letter dated January 15, please find enclosed the requested information and re-
submittal of the $240 fee for the AEMC project in Winfall, NC. The "Additional Information Requested"
is included below for reference:
"PCN failed to reflect any recorded impact on pages 4 and/or S. Due to the lack of
impacts, check #042068 for $240 is being returned until cumulative impacts are received
and verified. Please supply one (1) original and four (4) copies. "
If you have any questions during your review, or if you require any additional information, please contact
me at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
ms consultants, inc.
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Nicholas S. Rightmyer,
Project Engineer
Offices in: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida
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Corps action ID no.
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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ® No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ® Yes No
?
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ® Yes ? No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation
2b. County: Perquimans p
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Winfall jut
2d. Subdivision name: n/a F cB SO 2010
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
DENR - WATER QUALITY
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. DB 359, P 802
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: 159 Creek Drive
3e. City, state, zip: Hertford, NC 27944
3f. Telephone no.: 252-426-5735
3g. Fax no.: 252-426-8270
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(f applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: William W. Dreitzler, P.E.
5b. Business name
(if applicable): ms consultants, inc
5c. Street address: 500 Jackson Street
5d. City, state, zip: Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
5e. Telephone no.: 252-519-2135
5f. Fax no.: 252-519-2137
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 7950-11-8841
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.2009 Longitude: - 76.4508
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: 36.54 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: Perquimans River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: SC
2c. River basin: Pasquotank
3. Project Description
3a. 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 currently wooded and surrounded by light residential development and farmland
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.73 Acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
n/a
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Construction of a new office, warehouse, and yard area for AEMC operations
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The impacts will be the result of construction of the proposed roadway, which will be constructed using typical methods
and equipment.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:

? Yes ? No ? Unknown
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
? Preliminary ? Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? Y
? es ? No ®Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ® Yes ? No
6b. If yes, explain.
The remaining acreage may be used for future developments. No additional impacts are expected.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
C. Proposed Impacts Inve
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
W1 ®P ? T Fill ® Yes ? Corps 02
? No ? DWQ
W2 ® P ? T Fill ® Yes ? Corps
06
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 08
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number -
Permanent (P) or (PER) or
intermittent (Corps - 404, 10
DWQ - non-404 stream
width length
(linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? ,
other) (feet) feet)
S1 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ?DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temoorarv (T1
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.

Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland

number (acres)
of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ? Yes
? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWO)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below . If yes, then individual ly list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigatio n, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse
? Tar-Pamlico
? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number -
Permanent (P) or Reason
for
Stream name Buffer
mitigation Zone 1 impact
(square feet) Zone 2 impact
(square feet)
Temporary T impact required?
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
No
?
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Impacts were minimized by locating the crossings as far upstream and parallel to the channel as practical
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Typical roadway construction techniques will be utilized, including temporary erosion control during construction
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 yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

? Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diff use flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: ? Yes ? No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperiousness of this project? 22%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
The plan will utilize one large wet detention pond, and one bioretention basin designed to NCDENR requirements.
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ® DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
apply (check all that apply): ? USMP
? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
® Coastal counties
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply El HQW
? ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ® No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWO Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUstate/local) funds or the
f
? Yes No
use o
public (federaUstate) land?
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 ? Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWO Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWO Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
? Y
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? es No
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The possible future development for this site is not expected to result in additional impacts
4. Sewage Disposal (DWO Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Sewer lines will be connected to the existing Winfall sewer system.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
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5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
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5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ? Raleigh
. ? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands/esa (Hertford Quad map returned 4 elements, none with a federal status)
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
http://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh-coral/ims/viewer.htm
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 (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
? Yes No
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us
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: No construction proposed in floodplains
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Perquimans County FIRM - Map # 3720795000)
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/ ent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant Date
is provided.)
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