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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20201823 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210112DWR mrlslon of Water Resources Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form October 26, 2020 Ver 3.3 Initial Review Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?* 6 Yes r No Is this project a public transportation project?* C Yes 6 No Change only if needed. BIMS # Assigned 20201823 Is a payment required for this project?* Version#* 1 r No payment required What amout is owed?* r Fee received r $240.00 6 Fee needed - send electronic notification r $570.00 Reviewing Office * Select Project Reviewer* Raleigh Regional Office - (919) 791-4200 Stephanie Goss:eads\sagoss Information for Initial Review 1a. Name of project: Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation 1a. Who is the Primary Contact?* Jeremy Meads 1b. Primary Contact Email:* Jererny.Meads@duke-energy.com Date Submitted 1/12/2021 Nearest Body of Water Fishing Creek Basin Tar -Pamlico Water Classification WS-N; NSW Site Coordinates Latitude: Longitude: 36.155307-77.751639 1c. Primary Contact Phone:* (252)264-7005 Pre -Filing Meeting Information ID# Version 20201823 1 Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date* 12/8/2020 Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:* DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf 57.17KB 20201823 Ver 1_PreFiling Meeting Not Required Email_20210101.pdf 373.68KB A. Processing Information County (or Counties) where the project is located: Halifax Nash 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) W Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act) Has this PCN previously been submitted?* r Yes r No 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: r 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular R 401 Water Quality Certification - Express r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit (— Riparian Buffer Authorization r Individual Permit 1e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: r Yes r No For the record onlyfor Corps Permit: r Yes r No 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 9 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: Multiple See Attached Landowner Information List 2b. Deed book and page no.: 2c. Responsible party: 2d.Address Street Address Multiple - See Attached Landowner Information List Address Line 2 CRY State / Province / Fbgion Enfield NC Fbstal / Zip Code Country 27823 United States 2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number: (000)000-0000 2g. Email Address:* pkmeier@burnsmcd.com 3. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 3a. Name: Piedmont Natural Gas 3b. Business Name: 3c.Address Street Address 105 Impact Boulevard Address Line 2 city State / Rovince / Fbgion Elizabeth City North Carolina Postal / Zip Code Country 27909 United States 3d. Telephone Number: 3e. Fax Number: (252)264-7005 3f. Email Address:* Jeremy.Meads@duke-energy.com 4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable) 4a. Name: Patrick Meier 4b. Business Name: Burns & McDonnell 4c.Address Street Address 7201 Glen Forest Drive Address Line 2 Suite 100 City State / Province / Rion Richmond Virginia Fbstal / Zip Code Country 23226 United States 4d. Telephone Number: 4e. Fax Number: (804)223-1470 4f. Email Address:* pkmeier@burnsmcd.com Agent Authorization Letter* BELLAMY_LAKE_AGENT_AUTHORIZATION_FORM.pdf 105.68KB C. Project Information and Prior Project History U 1. Project Information 1b. Subdivision name: (rf appropriate) 1c. Nearest municipality/ town: Enfield, NC 2. Project Identification 2a. Property Identification Number: 2c. Project Address Street Address Address Line 2 cty Postal / Zip Code 3. Surface Waters 3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:" Fishing Creek 3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:* WS-IV; NSW 3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?* Tar -Pamlico 3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located. 030201020503 4. Project Description and History 2b. Property size: State / Province / Pegion Country 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:* Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG) is proposing to construct appro>mately 3,400 feet of 8-inch mediurrmdense polyethylene (MDPE) natural gas pipeline to avoid a conflict between the existing pipeline route and a proposed North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) road maintenance project along Bellamy Lake Road. The Project is east of Interstate 95 (1-95), west of US 301 (Route 301), south of NC 481 (Route 481), and is accessible via Bellamy's Mill Road (Route 1518). The proposed pipeline crosses various land use types consisting primarily of mixed hardwood -pine forest, forested wetlands, upland cutover, and agricultural areas. 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) WDR A-2.pdf 977.38KB 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) WDR A-3.pdf 1.21 MB 4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 2.40 4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property: 601.50 4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:* The purpose of this project is to re -locate a portion of an existing natural gas pipeline to avoid a conflict between the existing pipeline route and a proposed North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) road maintenance project along Bellamy Lake Road. 41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:* The Project will consist of installing approximately 3,400 feet of 8-inch MDPE natural gas distribution pipeline within a proposed 20 foot wide permanent easement with begin west of Fishing Creek and south of Bellamy Lake Road and continues east for approximately 2,500 feet, crosses beneath Fishing Creek twice via horizontal direction drilling (HDD), and continues north for approximately 900 feet where it ties in with the existing pipeline at Bellamy Lake Road. Potential construction activities associated with the Project may include clearing, grubbing, and construction of pipeline infrastructure. Construction will involve the use of typical heavy construction equipment (e.g., excavators, dozers, scrapers, side booms) and will be executed in compliance with all required permits and regulatory conditions. 4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project. 1.7.1_MX5694600_20201016_90 % DesignSubmittal.pdf 25.82MB 5. Jurisdictional Determinations 5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?* r Yes r No O 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): Patrick Meier Agency/Consultant Company: Burns & McDonnell Other: 5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload Bellamy Lake Road Wetland Report 010421.pdf 6.47MB 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project?* t^ Yes r No Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed projector related activity? 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 V Buffers r Open Waters r Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of 2g. Impact Jurisdicition*(?) area W-01 Permanent Conversion P ffornland Hardwood Forest W-01 Yes Corps 0.083 (acres) W-02(PFO) Permanent Conversion P ffornland Hardwood Forest W-02 Yes Corps 0.008 (acres) W-02(PSS) Permanent Convresion P Unknown W-02 � Corps 0.025 (acres) 2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact 0.000 0.116 2g. Total Wetland Impact 0.116 2h. Comments: Impacts to PFO and PSS within the permanent maintenance corridor will be considered permanent conversion impacts to PEM wetlands. 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR) 6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)? Check all that apply. r Neuse PF Tar -Pamlico r Catawba r Randleman r Goose Creek r Jordan Lake F Other 6b. Impact Type 6c. Per or Temp ream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 1 impact 6g. Zone 2 impact 6d. St HDD and Permanent Maintenance Easement P Fishing Creek No 2,440 1,569 6h. Total buffer impacts: Zone 1 Zone 2 Total Temporary impacts: 0.00 0.00 Zone 1 Zone 2 Total Permanent impacts: 2,440.00 1,569.00 Zone 1 Zone 2 Total combined buffer impacts: 2,440.00 1,569.00 61. Comments: Supporting Documentation Wetland Impact Figure_20201123.pdf 1 MB E. Impact Justification and Mitigation t, 1. Avoidance and Minimization la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project: The design of the Project makes an effort to avoid and minimize impacts by narrowing the temporary work area and permanent maintenance easement as much as possible. The proposed route was designed using the wetland delineation to minimize impacts where possible. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques: Portions of the pipeline will be installed using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to avoid impacts to Fishing Creek. Construction matting will be used within the temporary work easement to minimize impacts and the Project will follow an approved erosion and sediment control plan. 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 2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): r DWR W Corps 2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project? r' Mitigation bank r Payment to in -lieu fee r Permittee Responsible program Mitigation F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the INC 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 stormvrater 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 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)? r Yes r No Comments: G. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?* r Yes r No 2. Violations (DWR Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? * r Yes r No i 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement) 3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?* C Yes r No 3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. Project consists of a pipeline re-route and is not being completed for future development considerations. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement) 4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?* r Yes r Nor N/A 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 C No 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?* r Yes r No 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Raleigh 5d. Is another Federal agency involved?* r Yes r No 5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8? r Yes r No 5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.? r Yes r No 5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal? r Yes r No 5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?* r Yes r No 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? USFWS IPaC; USFWS Raleigh Office Consultation Consultation Documentation Upload 202012008_LTRSNT_FWS_BurnsMcDonnell_PiedmontNaturalGasBellamyLakeRoadDistributionRelocation.pdf 160.33KB 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?* NOAA EFH Viewer 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?* NC HPOWEB; Consultation Request Letter submitted to SHPO (attached), awaiting response from SHPO. Will provide upon receipt. 7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload PING Bellamy Lake Road SHPO consultation_12072020.pdf 3.32MB 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?* r Yes r No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: No above ground structures will be constructed within a FEMA designated floodplain as a result of the Project. Additionally, Project team is coordinating with local County authorities to assure Project maintains compliance with FEMA and local flooplain requirements. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?* FEMA National Flood Hazard Map Miscellaneous Comments Unable to locate mitigation bank or in -lieu fee site that covers Project. Would prefer to consult with Corps of Engineers rep for additional options for impact mitigation. Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested. Property Owner List for Bellamy Lake.pdf Signature F% By checking the box and signing below, I certify that: 14.89KB The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; and • The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time. • 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: Patrick K. Meier Signature irk C�rlw- Date 1/12/2021 SAMPLE AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. PLAN NO. PARCEL ID: STREET ADDRESS: Pipeline corridor southeast of Bellamy Lake in Halifax and Nash Counties, KInrfh (-Arnlina Please print: Property Owner: Piedmont Natural Gas (holder of easement) Property Owner: Jeremy Meads (Sr. Distribution Project Specialist with Piedmont Natural Gas) The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize Patrick K. Meier (Contractor / Agent) of Burns & McDonnell (Name of consulting firm) to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached. Property Owner's Address (if different than property above): 105 Impact Boulevard, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Telephone: (252) 264-7005 We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Authorized Signature Authorized Signature Date: 1 /12/2021 Date: 1/5/2020 Path: ZAClients\TND\DukeEnr\124549 Bella myRd Repl\Stu d ies\Geospatial\DataFi les\ArcDocs\Wetlan d Del ineation—WD R—PCN\Wetla Ind Del ineatio nWDRPCN.aprx Service Layer Credits: USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation Program, Geographic Names Information System, National Hydrography Dataset, National Land Cover Database, National Structures Dataset, and National Transportation Dataset; USGS Global Ecosystems U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line ...... ......... 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Hydric Soil 0 300 600 ` Bellamy Lake Road M_DONNELL°" Duke Energy Non-HydriC Soil Halifax and Nash Scale in Feet Counties, North Carolina Source: Esri, USDA SSURGO, Duke Energy, Burns & McDonnell Path: Z:\Clients\TND\DukeEnr\124549 Bella myRdRepl\Studies\Geospatial\DataFilesWrCDocs\WetlandDel ineation WDR PCN\WetlandDelineation WDR PCN.aprx Service Layer Credits: USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation Program, Geographic Names Information System, National Hydrography Dataset, National Land Cover Database, National Structures Dataset, and National Transportation Dataset; USGS Global Ecosystems; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Path: Z:\Clients\TND\DukeEnr\124549 Bella myRdRepl\Studies\Geospatial\DataFilesWrCDocs\WetlandDel ineation WDR PCN\WetlandDelineation WDR PCN.aprx Service Layer Credits: USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation Program, Geographic Names Information System, National Hydrography Dataset, National Land Cover Database, National Structures Dataset, and National Transportation Dataset; USGS Global Ecosystems; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 s y _ I 41 ♦ i ♦♦ _ -----------� 14� -��RmaJ 1 0 = Permanent Easement =Temporary Easement HDD Open Trench ----Access Route Delineated Wetland Delineated Stream Permanent Wetland Impact PSS PFO Protected Buffer Zone 1 ®Zone 2 NO TH 150 300 Scale in Feet `BURNS MSDONNELL" J f t Wetland Impact Figure Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation Piedmont Natural Gas Halifax and Nash Counties, North Carolina nergy, United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Raleigh ES Field Office 551-F Pylon Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 December 8, 2020 Patrick Meier Burns & McDonnell 7201 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23226 Re: Piedmont Natural Gas Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation — Halifax & Nash Co. Dear Mr. Meier: This letter is to inform you that the Service has established an on-line project planning and consultation process which assists developers and consultants in determining whether a federally -listed species or designated critical habitat may be affected by aproposed project. For future projects, please visit the Raleigh Field Office's project planning website at https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pp.html. If you are only searching for a list of species that may be present in the project's Action Area, then you may use the Service's Information, Planning, and Consultation System (IPaC) website to determine if any listed, proposed, or candidate species may be present in the Action Area and generate a species list. The IPaC website may be viewed at https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/. The IPaC web site contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and threatened species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), a list of federal species of concern' that are known to occur in each county in North Carolina, and other resources. Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized, funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any federally -listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the Service is necessary. In addition to the federally -protected species list, information on the species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or 'The term "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation does not necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or threatened species. However, we recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to federal species of concern. evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the web site often for updated information or changes. If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys. If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects, before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles. With regard to the above -referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Ourcomments are submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act. Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed action is not likely to adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species, their formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action. However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species, including implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction. Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the construction site and any nearby down -gradient surface waters. In addition, we recommend maintaining natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a copy can be found on our website at (http://www.fws.gov/raleigh) to address and mitigate secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality. We recommend that you consider this document in the development of your projects and in completing an initiation package for consultation (if necessary). We hope you find our web page useful and informative and that following the process described above will reduce the time required, and eliminate the need, for general correspondence for species' lists. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis of this office at (919) 856-4520 ext. 26. Sincerely, Pete Benj min Field Supervisor BURNS �MEDONNELL December 7, 2020 Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley State Historic Preservation Office 4617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4617 *Submit electronically to SHPO at Environmental.Review@ncdcr.gov Re: Request for Consultation under Section 106 Piedmont Natural Gas Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation Project Halifax and Nash Counties, North Carolina Dear Ms. Gledhill -Earley: Burns & McDonnell Consultants, Inc. (Burns & McDonnell), on behalf of Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG), has prepared the following request for consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the proposed Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation Project in Halifax and Nash Counties, North Carolina (Attachment A: Figures A-1 and A-2). The proposed Area of Potential Effects (APE) is located at 36.154729,-77.750017 and encompasses all proposed Project components discussed below. The APE totals approximately 5.65 acres. The proposed Project would include the replacement of approximately 3,400 linear feet of 8-inch medium -dense polyethylene (MDPE) natural gas pipeline within a new 20-foot-wide easement (Attachment A: Figure A-3). Approximately 1,750 feet would be constructed via open cut methods and approximately 1,650 feet via Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) methods approximately 22 feet and 24 feet beneath Fishing Creek. Construction will require approximately 1.3 acres of temporary workspace. The Project will be accessed by approximately 4,300 feet of extant access roads (Attachment A: Figure A-3). No grading or subsurface impacts are anticipated from use of the access roads. The proposed limit of disturbance (LOD) is shown in the accompanying LOD kmz. The Project is intended to re-route a portion of an existing natural gas pipeline that is in conflict with a proposed North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) project along Bellamy Lake Road. The Project is being permitted under a U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permit 12. Therefore, compliance with Section 106 is required. BACKGROUND REVIEW On October 14, 2020, Burns & McDonnell received record search results from the North Carolina Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) for the Project. Burns & McDonnell also reviewed the SHPO's HPOWEB GIS service application online for non -archaeological historic - age resources that intersect or are adjacent to the APE on October 15, 2020. 9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas City, MO 64114 0 816-333-9400 \ F 816-333-3690 \ burnsmcd.com BURNS �MEDONNELL Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley State Historic Preservation Office December 7, 2020 Page 2 There are no previously recorded archaeological sites within 1 mile of the APE (Attachment A: Figure A-4). No archeological sites are recorded within the APE, but the APE has not been previously surveyed. The Project is located on a bend in Fishing Creek. Given the proximity to water, the APE has potential to contain previously unrecorded archaeological sites. Five historic -age resources were identified within an approximately 1-mile radius; none intersect the APE (Table 2; Attachment A: Figure A-4). The NRHP-listed Bellamy's Mill is located approximately 1,200 feet east of the APE along Fishing Creek. No impacts to the mill or other previously recorded resources are anticipated in association with the proposed Project. A review of historic -age maps and aerial photographs available online did not identify any potential historic -age architectural resources within the APE (USGS 2020, NETR 2020). Table 2: Previously Recorded Historic -Age Resources Resource Intersects Number Resource Name Description NRHP Status APE? HX0246 Lake Shore Farm - Surveyed only; Gone? No Overseer's House HX0248 Joe Garrett House - Surveyed only No (Undermined) NS0003 Bellamy's Mill 1859 stone grist mill Listed No NS0533 House - Surveyed only No (Undermined NS0897 Kinchen Carter 1850 Greek Revival Study List (May be No Taylor House house significant; Further study is needed to determine eligibility) Source: HPOWEB 2020. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS The background review identified one NRHP-listed grist mill and 3 unevaluated historic -age resources within one mile of the APE. No cultural resources have been previously recorded within the APE, but the APE has not been previously surveyed. Burns & McDonnell, on behalf of PNG, requests your office's input regarding cultural resources survey requirements under Section 106 for the proposed Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation Project. A USACE Nationwide Permit 12 is anticipated for the Project, and the BURNS �MEDONNELL Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley State Historic Preservation Office December 7, 2020 Page 3 USACE has previously requested that Piedmont Natural Gas should follow your recommendations regarding any additional cultural resources surveys. Sincerely, Shelly Wunderlich Senior Cultural Resources Specialist Attachment A — Figures cc: Anthony McMullan, Burns & McDonnell Steve Cahoon, PNG Tom Morris, PNG REFERENCES Nationwide Environmental Title Research (NETR) 2020 Historic Aerials. Electronic document, https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer, accessed October 15, 2020. U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) 2020 USGS Historical Topographic Map Explorer. Electronic document, https:Hlivingatlas.arcgis.com/topoexplorer, accesses October 15, 2020. 0 0 c r m 0 0 Y Bella_my'Lake Rd ' 0 Area of Potential Effects NORTH BURNS 700 350 0 700 `MSDONNELL" Scale in Feet E WIN Figure A-1 Proposed Project Area Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation Piedmont Natural Gas O N O r .0 M 0 0 x/07 x!O)10 ¢� s j'� S, ax• too 5 _V �O ff vp Xtir � N Lake r �� � a ���'✓ / ',A6 i �_�.� _• / ��\, EnfieldIs. Jv cl Ringwood CS hi I ielftpj! \1 top f38% �I Ipp. e�� �_ �•� — Lr 0 R r' 1 H lll... e, a 0 Area of Potential Effects Figure A-2 Quadrangle Boundary NORTH Proposed Project Area BURNS 2,000 1,000 0 2,000 ` Bellamy y Lake Road Distribution Relocation Scale in Feet Piedmont Natural Gas Source: Esri, and Burns & McDonnell Consultants. Issued: 11/4/2020 x//s^ 1 i 15 Its r ' J r-i 1 0 R T H 38V � /X � Ip0 � Area of Potential Effects HDD Figure A-4 ;---- j NORTH Records Search Results One -Mile Buffer , BURNS Bellam Lake Road A Historic -Age Resource 0 1,000 2,000 `M`DONNELL" Y Distribution Relocation NRHP Property Scale in Feet Piedmont Natural Gas Source: Esri, NCHPO, and Burns & McDonnell Consultants. Issued: 11/4/2020 e o. Bellamy LANDOWNER INFORMATION NumberProject Tract Landowner Name County State Street Address City, State Zip Street Address City, State Zip Phone Number Phone Number Email County PIN 1002.00 Tim W. & Kay W. Fisher Halifax NC 11735 Watson Seed Whitakers, NC Bellamy Lake Rd Halifax, NC (252) 442-1367 3867-00-77-2124 Farm Rd. 27891 1003.00 Frederick M. & Elaine T. Halifax NC 433 Dunn Lane Enfield, NC 27823 Bellamy Lake Rd Halifax, NC (252)-445-3353 3877-00-08-7245 Dunn 1004.00 Rocky Road Farms, LLC. Nash NC 5616 Potters Clay Rocky Mountain, Bellamy Mill Rd Nash, NC (252) 443-2623 386700864556 County CT NC 27804 Mozingo Willis Conrad 1004AR1 Elsie, Revocable Living Nash NC 6498 Farmville, NC Bellamy Mill Rd Nash, NC (252)-258-4852 387700034622 County Stantonsburg Rd 27828 Trust Mozingo Willis Conrad Nash 6498 Farmville, NC 1004AR2 Elsie, Revocable Living NC Bellamy Mill Rd Nash, NC (252)-258-4852 387700057586 County Stantonsburg Rd 27828 Trust ID#* 20201823 Version* 1 Regional Office * Raleigh Regional Office - (919) 791-4200 Reviewer List* Stephanie Goss Pre -Filing Meeting Request submitted 12/1/2020 Contact Name* Patrick Meier Contact Email Address* pkmeier@burnsmcd.com Project Name* Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation Project Owner* Piedmont Natural Gas Project County* Halifax Owner Address: Street Address 4720 Piedmont Row Drive Address Line 2 aty State / Province / Pegion Charlotte North Carolina Postal / Zip axle Country 28210 United States Is this a transportation project?* r Yes r No Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR: * 401 Water Quality Certification - W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular Express * Individual Permit F Modification F Shoreline Stabilization Does this project have an existing project ID#?* C Yes (-- No Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with? Please give a brief project description below.* PNG is proposing to construct approximately 3,400 feet of 8" mediurrr dense polyethylene (MDPE) natural gas pipeline in order to avoid a conflict between the existing pipeline route and a proposed road maintenance project by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) along Bellamy Lake Road. The Project is located east of Interstate 95 (1-95), west of US 301 (Route 301), south of NC 481 (Route 481), and is accessible via Bellamy's Mill Road (Route 1518). The Project will begin west of Fishing Creek and south of Bellamy Lake Road and will proceed to the east for approximately 2,500 feet and will cross beneath Fishing Creek twice via horizontal direction drilling (HDD). The route will then proceed to the north for approximately 900 feet where it will terminate at the tie in with the existing pipeline at Bellamy Lake Road. The pipeline will cross various land use types consisting primarily of mixed hardwood pine forest, forested wetlands, upland cutover, and agricultural areas. Please give a couple of dates you are available for a meeting. 12/14/2020 12/15/2020 12/16/2020 12/17/2020 12/4/2020 Please attach the documentation you would like to have the meeting about. BellamyLakeRdFigures.pdf 1.79MB pdf only By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule the following statements: This form completes the requirement of the Pre -Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule. 1 understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing meeting request. I also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request. Your project's thirty -day clock started upon receipt of this application. You will receive notification regarding meeting location and time if a meeting is necessary. You will receive notification when the thirty -day clock has expired, and you can submit an application. Signature Submittal Date 12/1/2020 Strickland, Bev From: laserfiche@ncdenr.gov Sent: Friday, January 1, 2021 12:00 AM To: pkmeier@burnsmcd.com Cc: Goss, Stephanie Subject: Pre -Filing Meeting is not needed for Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation - 20201823 Ver 1 The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has received the Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form for Bellamy Lake Road Distribution Relocation that you submitted on 12/1/2020 12:49 PM. The ID number for that project is 20201823, Version 1. It has been decided that no meeting is needed for this project. Project file link: https:Hedocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?dbid=0&startid=1381692 When you submit your application please upload a copy of the attached document in this email. 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