20200922 Ver 1_401 Application_20200527

DWR
Dlrlslon 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 r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20200922
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Garcy Ward:eads\gpward
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Rodanthe Bridge Transmission Line, South End
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
J. Mark Rhyne (Manager of Engineering, Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative)
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/27/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Pamlico Sound
Basin
Pasquotank
Water Classification
SA; HOW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.598916-75.469716
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Dare
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
r Yes r No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
T.I.P. Number B-2500
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
V

WBS#M
32635.1.3
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)
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: 12 - Utility Lines
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
V 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
to. 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:
r 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 r Unknown
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
W 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:
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Deed book 2376, page 160
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

Street Address
47109 Lightplant Road
Address tine 2
City
Buxton
Postal / Zip Code
27920
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
J. Mark Rhyne
3b. Business Name:
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative
3c.Address
Street Address
47109 Lightplant Road
Address tine 2
city
Buxton
Postal / Zip Code
27920
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Ryan Brick
4b. Business Name:
Booth & Associates, LLC
4c.Address
Street Address
5811 Glenwood Avenue
Address Line 2
Suite 109
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27612
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
USACE_AgentAuthorization executed CHEC.pdf
State / Rovince / Rion
NC
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
Slate / province / tagion
NC
Country
United States
3e. Fax Number:
Slate / province / legion
NC
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
28.05KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History U
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(i appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Rodanthe, NC

2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
23442 NC 12
Address Line 2
City
Rodanthe
Rstal / Zip Code
27968
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Pamlico Sound
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
SA; HOW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Pasquotank
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030102051505
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
State / Rovince / legion
NC
Country
United States
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 existing site is already under construction as part of the ongoing Rodanthe Bridge project. Most of the area has been covered with gravel for construction.
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)
RodantheTransmissionSouth_USGS.pdf 752.31 KB
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)
RodantheTransmissionSouth_Soils.pdf 288.8KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.607
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
0
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) proposes to create a connection between their existing onland
infrastructure and that on the new Rodanthe Bridge to complete a 115 kV transmission line.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed work includes installing a replacement transmission pole along NC-12 and transferring the aboveground line underground. The conduit for the underground line will be
bored from the edge of the Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) right-of-way to a manhole at the south end of the new Rodanthe Bridge. Construction will include a 10' x 10' bore pit and
transmission riser structures near the south end
of the bridge. This manhole is currently filled with water and will require dewatering with a sediment filter bag. The manhole should subsequently be filled vdth sand.
The total proposed disturbance limit for this utility work includes 1.70 acres. The disturbance area within
the CHEC right-of-way will be 0.29 acres and the disturbance area within NCDOT right-of-way will be 1.05 acres. See Erosion and Sediment Control Plans for more details.
Low-pressure tracked equipment will be used in all sensitive areas to minimize disturbance. Adjacent wetland areas will be protected by silt fence. No impervious surface is to be added
as a result of this utility work. Conduit and pipe for the underground bore will need to be laid out prior to the start of boring. Over 800' of conduit pipe will need to be laid out near the
existing underground vault under the bridge prior to the underground bore. Due to limited space in that area, the intent is to float the pipe into the sound. The capped HDPE pipe will
float on its own. The pipe will be tied off to the existing bridge piles in the water to prevent it from moving.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
1119212ESCP-S.pdf 11.53MB
199212UG-S.pdf 8.01 MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
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:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company: Flatiron
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes O No
7b. If yes, explain.
This is the southern end of the proposed 115 kV transmission line for the Rodanthe Bridge. The northern end of the proposed 115 kV line has already been submitted to USACE.
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?
None.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands r Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason (?)
To install underground
electric line.
2b. Impact type * M
T
2c. Type of W.*
Unknown
2d. W. name *
West wetland
2e. Forested *
�No
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition*(?)
Both ]0.605
2g. Impact
area
(acres)
To install underground
electric line.
L
Unknown
East wetland
Both
0.050
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.655
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.655
29. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000
2h. Comments:
Both wetlands are already being disturbed by the ongoing construction for the Rodanthe Bridge. Refer to Erosion & Sediment Control Plan drawings.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Specific measures include the shaping of the LOD to avoid as many wetland impacts as possible.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Specific measures include the use of temporary timber matting, compost sock, and silt fence.
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:
This project does not require mitigation because all wetland impacts are temporary.
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:
There are no protected riparian buffers within the borders of or adjacent to this project.
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 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
' 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
Comments:*
SEPA does not apply to this project because no public funds are to be used and the proposed activity disturbs less than 10 acres (it will disturb 1.70
acres of land).
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)?*
C 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.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor WA
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
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
r Unknown
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Data source: Critical Habitat for Threatened & Endangered Species [USFWS] Online Mapper
Consultation Documentation Upload
Critical Habitat for Threatened & Endangered Species [USFWS].pdf 111.3KB

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
Are there submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) around the project vicinity?*
r Yes
r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Data source: NOAA Fisheries Essential Fish Habitat Data Inventory.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
r Unknown
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?*
Data source: State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
HistoricResourcePreservationMap.pdf 366.51 KB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Proposed electric line meets all requirements and standards for lines installed in a floodplain.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Data Source: FEMA Floodplain Map Service Center. FEMA FIRM Panels 3730064900J and 3730065900J.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature
W 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:
Laura Harris
Signature
of m t.CL `* "4"
Date
5/27/2020