20201017 Ver 1_401 Application_20200805

 
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August 5, 2020 

US Army Corps of Engineers NC‐Division of Water Resources 
Washington Regulatory Field Office 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 
Ms. Emily Thompson Mr. Paul Wojoski 
2407 W. 5th Street 1617 Mail Service Center 
Washington, NC 27889 Raleigh, NC 27699 

Re:  City of Kinston – Smithfield Way Gravity Sewer Extension ‐ NWP 12 PCN Submittal 
 Kinston, Lenoir County 
 WR Project #02180652.01 

Dear Ms. Thompson and Mr. Wojoski, 
On behalf of the City of Kinston, we are requesting authorization from the USACE to use NWP 12 
for 0.277 acres of temporary impacts to jurisdictional ditches for construction of the Smithfield 
Way Gravity Sewer Extension project, located along Smithfield Way in Kinston, Lenoir County.  
We are also requesting an NCDWR 401 WQC for the referenced impacts. 

The project area is ±4.0 acres in size and is located along Smithfield Way, beginning at an existing 
manhole at Enterprise Drive (Lat: 35.270992°N; ‐77.669623°W), and running east along the north 
side of Smithfield Way to an existing manhole north of the Parrott Dickerson pump station (Lat: 
35.270598°N; Long: ‐77.661794°W).  The proposed sewer expansion is located within a new 
utility easement acquired by the City of Kinston. 

The project is located in the Neuse River basin and drains to Falling Creek.  The Water Quality 
Classification for Falling Creek is C;Sw;NSW, and the Stream Index Number is: 27‐77.  The 
cataloging unit for the site is 030202020206. 

Proposed Project 

The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a gravity sewer line to reroute flow from the 
existing sewer line along Enterprise Blvd that currently flows to the Oliver Glass to the Parrott 
Dickerson lift station which has available capacity.  The Oliver Glass lift station which is currently 
over capacity, and rerouting flow to the Parrot Dickerson lift station will alleviate the potential for 
line failure and SSOs. 

The proposed project consists of the construction of 2,360 lf of 18" PVC gravity sewer line and 
145 lf of 8" PVC service line.  The proposed sewer line will connect to the existing gravity sewer 
line along Enterprise Blvd which currently flows to the Oliver Glass lift station and reroute a 
portion of the flow to the Parrott Dickerson lift station which has excess available capacity.   

The sewer line will be located within a utility easement acquired by the City of Kinston.  NCDOT 
required that the sewer line and easement be located outside of the ROW for Smithfield Way. 

Smithfield Way Gravity Sewer Extension – Kinston, Lenoir Co. 
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The majority of the sewer line will be installed via trench and backfill methods, and traditional 
commercial construction equipment will be used.  The sewer line will be installed via jack and bore 
beneath the railroad and Ditch 2 & 3. 

Project History 

WithersRavenel conducted a delineation of the project area in May 2020.  There are no wetlands 
or streams within the project area.  The only features present are man‐made ditches, for which 
jurisdiction was conceded.  A PJD Request Packet has been attached to this application.  However, 
we are not requesting issuance of a PJD in conjunction with issuance of the NWP 12. 

WithersRavenel coordinated via email with Emily Thompson with the USACE regarding the current 
jurisdictional status of the onsite ditches.  Due to time constraints, WithersRavenel decided to 
move forward with conceding the ditches as jurisdictional and moving forward with permitting of 
the impacts. 

WithersRavenel submitted a Buffer Determination Request via email to Chris Pullinger with 
NCDWR on 7/6/2020.  As of the date of this application WithersRavenel has not received any 
correspondence from Mr. Pullinger.  Based on previous experience with man‐made jurisdictional 
ditches not being subject to Neuse River Riparian Buffers, WithersRavenel does not believe that 
the jurisdictional ditches within the project area should be subject to buffers.  Therefore, we are 
requesting confirmation that the ditches within the project area are not subject to Neuse River 
Riparian Buffers in conjunction with issuance of the 401 WQC.  A copy of the Buffer 
Determination Request submitted to Mr. Pullinger has been attached to this application. 

Proposed Impacts 

The proposed impacts consist of 0.277 acres (12,076 sf) of temporary jurisdictional ditch impacts 
for installation of the proposed gravity sewer line. 

Avoidance and Minimization 

The proposed impacts have been minimized to only temporary impacts to jurisdictional ditches.  
Impacts could not be avoided, as the sewer line must be located within the easement that the City 
of Kinston was able to acquire from private property owners and must be located outside of the 
ROW of Smithfield Way per NCDOT requirements. 

Impacts have been minimized by using jack and bore to install the sewer line beneath the railroad 
and Ditch 2 & 3. 

During construction, coffer dams will be installed upstream and downstream of the construction 
area, and flow will be pumped around the construction area so that work can be completed in the 
dry.   

Upon completion of installation of the sewer line, the ditches will be restored to pre‐construction 
grades/contours and stabilized with biodegradable matting and seeded to provide temporary 
Smithfield Way Gravity Sewer Extension – Kinston, Lenoir Co. 
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stabilization.  All coffer dams and inlet protection will be removed once the disturbed areas are 
sufficiently vegetated and stabilized. 

Mitigation 

The proposed project will result in temporary impacts to jurisdictional ditches, and therefore 
mitigation is not required. 

The current request is for 0.277 acres (12,076 sf) of temporary jurisdictional ditch impacts (see 
the attached maps and PCN for details). 

Please feel free to call if you have questions or require additional information. 

Sincerely 
WithersRavenel
 Troy Beasley 
Senior Environmental Scientist 

Attachments: 
 Agent Authorization 
 Parcel/Owner Information 
 Delineation Exhibit 
 Aerial Photo 
 USGS Quads 
 Lenoir County Soil Survey 
 Preliminary JD Request 
 NCDWR Riparian Buffer Determination Request (Previously Submitted) 
 NCNHP Project Review Letter 
 USFWS T&E List for Lenoir County 
 Impact Exhibits 
DWR
mrlslon 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?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20201017
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
City of Kinston - Smithfield Way Gravity Sewer Extension
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Troy Beasley
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
8/5/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Falling Creek (Stream Index 27-77)
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C;Sw,NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.270321-77.664566
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Lenoir
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
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?*
r $240.00
r $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Robert Tankard:eads\rbtankard
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
U
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
12 - Utility Lines
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
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r 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:
Falling Creek Farms
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book: 924; Page: 406
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
2377 Sanderson Way
Address tine 2
city
Kinston
Postal / Zip Code
28504
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
RD Kinston, LLC
State / Rwince / Ifgion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book: 1052; Page: 646
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
418 Clifton Ave
Address Line 2
Suite 200
City
Lakewood
Fbstal / Zip Cork
08701
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
Tony.Sears@Ci.l<jnston.nc.us
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Lenoir County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book:900;Page:253
2c. Responsible party
2d.Address
Street Address
PO Box3289
Address Line 2
City
Kinston
Fbstal / Zip Ode
28502
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
City of Kinston
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book: 1547; Page: 645
2c. Responsible party:
Tony Sears - City Manager
2d.Address
Street Address
PO Box 339
Address Une 2
aty
Kinston
Postal / Zip Code
28501
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Lenior County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book: 888; Page: 690
2c. Responsible party
State / Rwince / Fbgion
NJ
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Rwince / Pegion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Rwince / Fbgion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
2d.Address

Street Address
PO Box3289
Address tine 2
City
State / Province / legion
Kinston
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28502
USA
2e. Telephone Number:
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Robert Parrott Trustees
2b. Deed book and page no
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
12337 The Gates Drive
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / legion
Raleigh
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
27614
USA
2e. Telephone Number:
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
Tony.Sears@Ci. Kinston. nc. us
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
City of Kinston
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book: 888; Page: 690
2c. Responsible party:
Tony Sears - City Manager
2d.Address
Street Address
PO Box 339
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / legion
Kinston
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28501
USA
2e. Telephone Number:
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
Tony.Sears@Ci. Kinston. nc. us
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Tony Sears - City Manager
3b. Business Name:
City of Kinston
3c.Address
Street Address
PO Box 339
Address tine 2
City
State / Province/ Region
Kinston
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28501
USA

3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
Tony.Sears@Ci. Kinston. nc. us
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Troy Beasley
4b. Business Name:
WithersRavenel
4c.Address
Street Address
219 Station Road
Address Line 2
Suite 101
City
Wilmington
Fbstal / Zip Code
28405
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
WR Appt of Agent signed.pdf
3e. Fax Number:
State / Rmince / Pegion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
321.2K6
C. Project Information and Prior Project History C^U
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Kinston
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
359502664004;359502766695;
359502755414;359502863864;
450501056447;359502861055;
359502867032
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Smithfield Way
Address Line 2
City
Kinston
Fbstal / Zip Code
28504
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Falling Creek (Stream Index 27-77)
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C; Sw, NS W
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202020206
2b. Property size:
Project Area - t4.0 acres
State / Fr vine / Rion
NC
Country
USA

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 proposed sewer alignment is located within existing mowed grassed lawns, maintained ROW and agricultural fields. The general land use in the vicinity consists of agricultural and
commercial land use.
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)
USGS Quads.pdf
469.14KB
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)
Soil Survey.pdf 3.49MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Wetlands - N/A; Jurisdictional Ditches - 0.31 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
N/A
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a gravity sewer line to reroute flowfrom the existing sewer line along Enterprise Blvd that currently flows to the Oliver Glass to the
Parrott Dickerson lift station which has excess available capacity to handle the flow. The Oliver Glass lift station which is currently over capacity, and rerouting flowto the Parrot
Dickerson lift station will alleviate the potential for line failure and SSOs.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed project consists of the construction of 2,360 If of 18" PVC gravity sewer line and 145 If of 8" PVC service line. The proposed sewer line will connect to the existing gravity
sewer line along Enterprise Blvd which currently flows to the Oliver Glass lift station, and reroute a portion of the flow to the Parrott Dickerson lift station which has excess available
capacity to handle the flow.
The sewer line will be located within a utility easement acquired by the City of Kinston. NCDOT required that the sewer line and easement be located outside of the ROW for Smithfield
Way.
The majority of the sewer line will be installed via trench and backfill methods, and traditional commercial construction equipment will be used. The sewer line will be installed via jack
and bore beneath the railroad and Ditch 2 & 3.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
2020-07-30 - Ditch Impacts Map - Smithfield Way.pdf 821.32KB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes
r No
Comments:
WithersRavenel conducted a delineation of the project area in May 2020. There are no wetlands or
streams within the project area. The only features present are man-made ditches, for which
jurisdiction was conceded. A PJD Request Packet has been attached to this application. However,
we are not requesting issuance of a PJD in conjunction with issuance of the NWP 12.
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): Troy Beasley
Agency/Consultant Company: WithersRavenel
Other:
O Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
WithersRavenel coordinated via email with Emily Thompson with the USACE regarding the current jurisdictional status of the onsite ditches. Due to time constraints, WithersRavenel
decided to move forward with conceding the ditches as jurisdictional and moving forward with permitting of the impacts.
WithersRavenel submitted a Buffer Determination Request via email to Chris Pullinger with NCDWR on 7/6/2020. As of the date of this application WithersRavenel has not received any
correspondence from Mr. Pullinger. Based on previous experience with man-made jurisdictional ditches not being subject to Neuse River Riparian Buffers, WithersRavenel does not
believe that the jurisdictional ditches within the project area should be subject to buffers. Therefore, we are requesting confirmation that the ditches within the project area are not
subject to Neuse River Riparian Buffers in conjunction with issuance of the 401 WQC. A copy of the Buffer Determination Request submitted to Mr. Pullinger has been attached to this
application.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
PJD Request - Smithfield Way Sewer Extension - 06.05.2020.pdf
6.39MB
6. Future Project Plans

6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are anyother 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?
No
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands W Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width*
3h. Impact
❑
(?) 11
Jurisdiction"
length"
S1
Impact Sewer
Temporary
Other
Ditch 1
Jurisdictional Ditch
BothConstr
3Average(fee)
28
uc-
�rfeet)
S2
Impact 2 - Inlet
P
Temporary
P rY
Other
Ditch 1
Jurisdictional Ditch
Both
16
15
Protection/Erosion Control
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S3
Impact 3 - Sewer
Temporary
Other
Ditch 3
Jurisdictional Ditch
Both
10
1,010
Construction
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S4
Impact 4 - Check
P
Tem orar
P Y
Other
Ditch 3
Jurisdictional Ditch
Both
19
S
Dam/Erosion Control
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S5
Impact 5 - Inlet
Temporary
Other
Ditch 4
Jurisdictional Ditch
Both
19
16
Protection/Erosion Control
Average (fee)
(lines feet)
S6
Impact 6 - Check
Temporary
Other
Ditch 3
Jurisdictional Ditch
Both
19
Dam/Erosion Control
Average (feet)
(lir�rfcet)
S7
Impact 7 - Inlet
P
Temporary
P rY
Other
Ditch 3
Jurisdictional Ditch
Both
14
16
Protection/Erosion Control
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
12,077
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
91
31. Total temporary stream impacts:
1,100
3j. Comments:
All proposed ditch impacts will be temporary and will be restored upon completion of construction.
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:
The proposed impacts have been minimized to only temporary impacts to jurisdictional ditches. Impacts could not be avoided, as the sewer line must
be located within the easement that the City of Kinston was able to acquire from private property owners, and must be located outside of the ROW of
Smithfield Way per NCDOT requirements.
Impacts have been minimized by using jack and bore to install the sewer line beneath the railroad and Ditch 2 & 3
During construction, coffer dams will be installed upstream and downstream of the construction area, and flow will be pumped around the construction
area so that work can be completed in the dry.
Upon completion of installation of the sewer line, the ditches will be restored to pre -construction grades/contours and stabilized with biodegradable
matting and seeded to provide temporary stabilization.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Silt fencing will be installed around all disturbed areas. Access during construction will occur within uplands. The sewer line will be installed via jack
and bore beneath the railroad and Ditch 2 & 3.
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?
u
r Yes r No

2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The proposed project will result in temporary impacts to jurisdictional ditches, and therefore mitigation is not required.
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
What type of SCM are you providing?
r Level Spreader
r Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
r Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
r Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
W Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
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
Comments:
The project consists of construction of a subsurface sewer line, which will not result in impervious area requiring Stormwater treatment and will not result in concentrated flow requiring
diffuse flow.
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 (NEPAISEPA)? *
r Yes r No
Comments:*
The proposed project does not meet thresholds requiring NEPA/SEPA.
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)? *
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 project is intended to alleviate the issue with the Oliver Glass lift station being over capacity by rerouting flow to the Parrott Dickerson
lift station, which is currently underutilized. Therefore, the project will not be a catalyst for future development that could impact nearby downstream
water quality.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor NIA
4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated
at a treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
The proposed project will reroute eAsting flowfrom the Oliver Glass lift station to the Parrott Dickerson lift station, both of which flowto the City of
Kinston treatment facility.
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
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
r Unknown
51. 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?
WR reviewed the NC Natural Heritage Program database, located at http://www.ncnhp.org/web/nhp/home, as well as NCNHP GIS data to identify if
there were any known occurrences of endangered species on or near the proposed project. The review of the NCNHP data did not identify any recent
occurrences of federally listed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat on the subject property or within 1.0 miles of the project, see
attached NCNHP project review letter. Furthermore, site reviews did not identify any potential habitat for any federally protected species known to
occur in Lenoir County. Therefore, the proposed project will have No Effect on federally protected species.
Consultation Documentation Upload
NCNHP Project Review Letter_2020-07-28.pdf 213.03KB
USFWS T&E List for Lenoir County_2020-07-17.pdf 139.8KB
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?*
WR reviewed the NOAA Essential Fish Habitat online mapper, located at: http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/indexhtmi. There are
no waters classified as EFH in Lenoir County.
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?*
WR reviewed the NC State Historic Preservation Office's online database, located at: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/, to determine if there were any
known historic or cultural resources within or in the vicinity of the proposed project. The database review did not identify any known resources within or
in the vicinity of the proposed project.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
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?*
www.ncfloodmaps.com
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Aerial.pdf 420.05KB
Parcel -Owner Info.pdf 1.12MB
Buffer Determination Request - Smithfield Way Sewer 6dension 2020.06.23.pdf 6.7MB
PCN Cover Letter.pdf 112.04KB
Signature

V 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 AGC);
• 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.
cull Name:
Troy Beasley - Authorized Agent
Signature
Date
8/5/2020

WithersRavenel ;0
Our People. Your Success.
AUTHORITY FORAPPOINTMENT OFAGENT
The undersigned Municipality City of Kinston (Client) does hereby appoint WithersRavenel.
Inc. as his, her, or it's agent for the purpose of petitioning the appropriate local, state and
federal environmental regulatory agencies (US Army Corps of Engineers, NC Division of
Water Quality, NC Division of Coastal Management, local municipalities, etc.) for: a) review
and approval of the jurisdictional boundaries of onsite jurisdictional areas (wetlands, surface
waters, riparian buffers, etc.) and/or; b) preparation and submittal of appropriate
environmental permit applications/requests for the gravity sewer extension that is located
entirely within the ROW of Smithfield Way in Kinston, NC,
The Client does
hereby authorize that said
agent has the authority to
do the following acts
on behalf of the
owner:
(1) To submit appropriate requests/applications and the required
supplemental materials;
(2) To attend meetings to give representation on behalf of the Client.
(3) To authorize access to subject property for the purpose of
environmental review by appropriate regulatory agencies.
This authorization shall continue in effect until completion of the contracted task or
termination by the Client.
Agent's Name, Address &Telephone:
WithersRavenel. Inc.
115 MacKenan Drive
Cary, NC 27511
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NCNHDE-12572
July 28, 2020
Troy Beasley
Withers & Ravenel
115 MacKenan Drive
Cary, NC 27511
RE: City of Kinston - Smithfield Way Gravity Sewer Extension; 02180652.01
Dear Troy Beasley:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached ‘Potential Occurrences’ table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one-mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally-listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
City of Kinston - Smithfield Way Gravity Sewer Extension
Project No. 02180652.01
July 28, 2020
NCNHDE-12572
No Element Occurrences are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
Caswell Research Farm NC Department of Agriculture, Research
Stations Division
State
NC Department of Transportation Mitigation Site NC Department of Transportation State
NC Department of Transportation Mitigation Site NC Department of Transportation State
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on July 28, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 2020. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Endangered Species, Threatened Species, and Candidate Species,
Lenoir County, North Carolina
Updated: 07-17-2020
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Common Name
Vertebrate:
American alligator
Bald eagle
Carolina madtom Range by Basin
Neuse River waterdog Range by
basin
Red -cockaded woodpecker
West Indian manatee
Invertebrate:
Atlantic pigtoe Range by Basin
Vascular Plant:
Georgia lead -plant
Sensitive joint -vetch
Venus' fly -trap
Nonvascular Plant:
Lichen:
Scientific name
Federal
Record Status
Status
Alligator mississippiensis
T (S/A)
Current
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
BGPA
Current
Noturus furiosus
ARS
Current
Necturus lewisi
ARS
Current
Picoides borealis
E
Historical
Trichechus manatus
E
Current
Fusconaia masoni
ARS
Current
Amorpha georgiana var. georgiana ARS
Historical
Aeschynomene virginica
T
istorical
Dionaea muscipula
ARS
Historical
Definitions of Federal Status Codes:
E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range."
C = candidate. A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to support
listing. (Formerly "C1" candidate species.)
BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below.
ARS = At Risk Species. Species that are Petitioned, Candidates or Proposed for Listing under the Endangered
Species Act. Consultation under Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA is not required for Candidate or Proposed species;
although a Conference, as described under Section 7(a)(4) of the ESA is recommended for actions affecting
species proposed for listing.
T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of appearance

with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not biologically endangered
or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. See below.
EXP = experimental population. A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential). Experimental,
nonessential populations of endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated as threatened species on public land,
for consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land.
P = proposed. Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or "PT",
respectively.
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA)_
In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register( 72:37346-37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de-
listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This delisting took effect August 8,2007.
After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U.S.C. 668-668d) becomes the
primary law protecting bald eagles. The Eagle Act prohibits take of bald and golden eagles and provides a
statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb". The USFWS has developed National Bald Eagle
Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers, landowners, and others as to how to avoid
disturbing bald eagles. For mor information, visit http://www.fws.goy/migratorybirds/baldeagle.htm
Threatened due to similarity of appearance(T(S/A))_
In the November 4, 1997 Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New
York south to Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to
Georgia) was listed as T(S/A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A) designation bans the
collection and interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population. The
T(S/A) designation has no effect on land management activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of
the southern population of the species. In addition to its official status as T(S/A), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service considers the southern population of the bog turtle as a Federal species of concern due to habitat loss.
Definitions of Record Status:
Current - Based on NC Natural Heritage Program information, this taxon is considered to be extant in the
county.
Historical - Based on NC Natural Heritage Program information, this taxon is considered to be historical in the
county, meaning that all recorded occurrences are either extirpated, have not been found in recent surveys, or
have not been surveyed recently enough to be confident they are still present.
Obscure - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain.
Incidental/migrant - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat.
Probable/potential - the species is considered likely to occur in this county based on the proximity of known
records (in adjacent counties), the presence of potentially suitable habitat, or both.