20110104 Ver 1_401 Application_20110111

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
POST OFFICE BOX 2263 20 1 10 10+
SMITHFIELD, N.C. 27577
[phone]
January 24, 2011
USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Attn: Thomas Brown
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
Attn: Ian McMillan
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 1699-1650
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Re: 401/404 Permitting
Industrial Park Drive Sanitary Sewer and Force Main Improvements
Dear Mr. Brown and Mr. McMillan
Johnston County is proposing to construct an 8" force main and 10" gravity line to
improve the existing sanitary sewer system that serves the Pine Level township. The
existing sanitary sewer system overflows low lying manholes during heavy rainfall
events. Stormwater is infiltrating the aged sanitary sewer system in Pine Level, and the
existing Johnston County maintained sewer lines are undersized to handle this excessive
volume.
There are wetland impacts for the proposed project. Wetland Impact Area `A' are
temporary impacts to install the underground 10" sewer line to an already cleared and
maintained utility easement. Wetland Impact Area `B' will be permanently impacted by
clearing and grading activities for the utility corridor. Since this project is a utility
installation project, there will be no filling activities in the impacted wetlands.
Enclosed you will find a complete Pre-Construction Notification, copies of the project
plans, and zoomed in plans showing each jurisdictional impact site. The submittal
package to the USACE also contains the Wetland Delineation Data Forms for each of the
impact sites.
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AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Avoidance:
The existing 8" sewer line runs north along Industrial Drive and turns northwest along
US Highway 70 and then southwest along the CSX Railroad right-of-way. Johnston
County considered installing the proposed 10" line along the existing 8" line route. Since
the 8" line will still be in service, there were too many construction constraints at the
corner of Highway 70 and Industrial Drive. The location of the gas station and hotel at
the corner of Highway 70 and Industrial Drive has eliminated the additional space
necessary for an easement to install the 10" line next to the existing 8" line. Also existing
utilities along Highway 70 leave no additional room along the ROW for the proposed 10"
line.
The proposed route was selected because it provided the minimum slope necessary for
the 10" gravity line. In order to obtain easements, the line is centered along a property
boundary and then travels parallel to the US 70 Highway Bypass right-of-way. Since the
US 70 Highway Bypass is a restricted access highway, NCDOT does not allow new
utility installation within the road ROW.
Minimization:
Where jurisdictional impacts could not be avoided, the county will implement
construction practices that minimize impacts. Grubbing will be restricted only to the
amount of width required to install the sewer line. After the line is installed, the area will
be returned to pre-existing grade. There will be no gravel, asphalt, or other impervious
materials, with the exception of manhole covers, placed in the proposed corridor.
Through the wetland impact area, the proposed route travels along the US 70 Highway
Bypass right-of-way in order to minimize disturbance of wetlands further away from
existing disturbed areas.
CUMALATIVE IMPACT ANALYSIS
Since the purpose of the proposed project is to eliminate the sewage overflows of the
existing sewer line, no cumulative impact analysis is required.
ENDANGERED SPECIES AND DESIGNATED CRITICAL AREAS
The project area is located within a commercial and industrial area outside of any
endangered species habitats or critical areas. Maps from the Natural Heritage Foundation
were used to verify any potential impacts.
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HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Based on maps from the National Register of Historic Places, there are no historic
locations within vicinity of the proposed project. The proposed project is located in an
area with existing commercial and industrial uses surrounding the project location. The
project also parallels existing disturbances as well as portions being located within
existing utility easements. Furthermore, there are no known archeological resources
located within the vicinity of the project area.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Jamie Guerrero at
[phone] or via email at Jamie.guerrero(ajohnstonnc.com.
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Stormwater Administrator
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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification PC Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 12 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No
1d. 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
le. 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
If. 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: Industrial Park Drive Sanitary Sewer
2b. County: Johnston
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Smithfield
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. p oDO noonly, T.I.P. or state N/A D ?? rM n
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3. Owner Information N
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Johnston County Public Utilities
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A DENR - WATER QUAUTY
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): Timothy G. Broome, PE
3d. Street address: P.O. Box 2263
3e. City, state, zip: Smithfield, NC 27577
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no.: [phone]
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
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zips
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Jamie Guerrero, PE
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Johnston County Public Utilities
5c. Street address: P.O. Box 2263
5d. City, state, zip: Smithfield, NC 27577
5e. Telephone no.: [phone]
5f. Fax no.: [phone]
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
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 260412-85-8481
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.5229 Longitude: - -78.2989
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: 1.89 total disturbance acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Buffalo Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C; NSW
2c. River basin: Neuse
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 sewer and force main improvements will be on undeveloped property within the Selma commercial/industrial area off
of Hwy 70. The project area is bounded by Industrial Drive, US Hwy 70 E Business, US 70 Hwy, and CSX Railroad right-
of-way.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Approimately 3 acres based on GIS estimate. The wetland boundaries were only marked for areas with 50 feet on either
side of the sewer line route.
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
0
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
This project is to provide sanitary sewer improvements to an existing line that has frequent spills from overtopping
manholes due to stormwater infilitration and high head pressures. The proposed improvements will be a larger diameter
pipe to reduce head pressures to prevent spillage out of existing manholes.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project will consist of acquiring a 30 ft. utility easement from the project origin to the end point and using heavy
construction equipment to bury and cover the line. A large portion of the route (Plan Sheet Cl) parallels the right-of-way
for Hwy 70. The remaining portion will travel along an existing property line.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
? Yes ®No ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? Preliminary ? Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Jamie Guerrero, PE Other: Johnston County Public Utilities
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 ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
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 Installation of ? Yes ® Corps 0.062
underground pipe ® No ? DWQ
Clearing/grubbing ® Yes ® Corps
W2 ®P ? T installation of
? No
?DWQ 0.25
undergorund pipe
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 0.312
2h. Comments: Wetland Impact W1 (Area 'A' on plans) is within a cleared and maintained power line easement. No grubbing
or clearing activites are required. New impacts are for Wetland Impact W2 (Area 'B' on plans) which is currently forested. A
30' easement will permanently cleared and maintained.
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 - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (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 0.00
3i. Comments: No stream impacts.
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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
Temporary
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts 0.00
4g. Comments: No open water impacts
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5E Total
5g. Comments: No pond or lake construction
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 DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, 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 -
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T impact required?
?Yes
B1 ?P?T ? No
?Yes
B2 ?P?T ? No
?Yes
B3 ?P?T ? No
6h. Total buffer impacts 0.00 0.00
6i. Comments: No buffer impacts.
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
See attached cover letter
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
See attached cover letter
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

El 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
1 a. 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 diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ®No
Comments: N/A
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The installation of a buried sewer line
creates no impervious area.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
? 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
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? 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
? HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? 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 (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) 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
? Yes ? No
letter.)
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ 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 (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
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 proposed sanitary sewer improvements are to eliminate spills from overtopping of manholes on the existing sewer
line. This project is an upgrade to an exisitng sewer line serving the Pine Level township.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ 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.
N/A
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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 ? Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ® No
impacts?
?
Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Natural Heritage Element Occurances.
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?
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 ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
National Register of Historic Places
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FIRM maps
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