20210142 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210121

I I DWR
Division 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
✓ No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS#Assigned* Version#*
20210142 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
6 No payment required
✓ Fee received Reviewing Office*
✓ Fee needed-send electronic notification Washington Regional Office-[phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Garcy Ward:eads\gpward
Information for Initial Review
1a.Name of project:
Pipe Inlet Clearing SR 1103 Esclip Road Pasquotank County
1a.Who is the Primary Contact?*
Steve Trowel)
lb.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
1/21/2021
Nearest Body of Water
UT to Wilson Creek
Basin
Pasquotank
Water Classification
C;Sw
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.201025 -76.159375
Pre-Filing Meeting Information
ID# Version
Pre-fling Meeting or Request Date*
1/20/2021
Attach documentation of Pre-Filing Meeting Request here:*
Onsite meeting 20 Jan 2021.pdf 110.49KB
A. Processing Information C^U
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Pasquotank

Is this a NCDMS Project
✓ Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
✓ Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
✓ Yes r No
(NCDOT only)T.I.P.or state project number:
WBS#(2)
1.207011
1a.Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps:
fJ Section 404 Permit(wetlands,streams and waters,Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit(navigable waters,tidal waters,Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
✓ Yes
r No
lb.What type(s)of permit(s)do you wish to seek authorization?
fJ Nationwide Permit(NWP)
r Regional General Permit(RGP)
r Standard(IP)
1c.Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
✓ Yes CNo
Nationwide Permit(NWP)Number: 03-Maintenance
NWP Numbers(for multiple NWPS):
Id.Type(s)of approval sought from the DWR:
(7 401 Water Quality Certification-Regular r 401 Water Quality Certification-Express
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit r Riparian Buffer Authorization
r Individual Permit
le.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 only for Corps Permit: r Yes r No
If.Is this an after-the-fact permit application?*
✓ Yes rNo
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
CYes rNo
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes rNo
Acceptance Letter Attachment
lh.Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
✓ Yes C No
1i.Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern(AEC)?
✓ Yes r No r Unknown
1j.Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
✓ Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
Id.Who is applying for the permit?
7 Owner r Applicant(other than owner)
le.Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
✓ Yes r No
2.Owner Information

2a.Name(s)on recorded deed:
N/A
2b.Deed book and page no.:
N/A
2c.Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
113 Airport Drive Suite 100
Address Line 2
Ory State/Bovine/Region
Edenton North Carolina
Postal/Zip Code Country
27932 Chowan
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b.Subdivision name:
(if apprcpriate)
N/A
1c.Nearest municipality/town:
Weeksville near Elizabeth City
2. Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
N/A N/A
2c.Project Address
Street Address
N/A
Address Line 2
Oty State/Rovince/Fagion
Postal/Zip Code Country
3.Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
UT to Wilson Creek
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C;Sw
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
Pasquotank
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030102050707
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:*
Project site is a state maintained secondary road(SR 1103 Esclip Road)that crosses a braided UT to Wilson Creek and associated jurisdictional wetlands.Secondary road has a speed
limit of 55 mph.Road is located in a rural area of Pasquotank county with mixed land uses primarily agriculture and residential.
4b.Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project(including all prior phases)in the past?*
r Yes f 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)
Topo SR 1103 Esclip Road Excavation to Clear Pipe Inlet-Pasquotank 2.pdf 1.19MB
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)
20210121_12532212977_54_Soil_Map.pdf 557.67KB

4f.List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.5 acres
4g.List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
300'
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Purpose of project is to clear inlets of three existing culvert cross lines in an attempt to alleviate water backing up and flooding the roadway.Recent excessive rain events have resulted
in organic matter frequently plugging the pipe inlets and washing snags and stranding them in the roadway creating hazardous driving conditions,especially at night.A single tree in
three existing pipe locations prevent equipment from adequately clearing the pipe inlet which results in frequent plugging of the pipe and resultant flooding of the road.This is a attempt
to alleviate the flooding in the short term until a larger project can be designed,permitted and constructed at the site.
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
NCDOT will close a travel lane using traffic control.A tracked excavator will set up adjacent to the culvert in the existing adjacent paved travel lane.NCDOT maintenance staff will cut the
tree down with the assistance of the excavator,cut it up in the roadway then load it into a dump truck.The excavator will then reach and pry the stump loose from the swamp floor and
place the stump in the dump truck.The excavator will then ensure that an adequate channel to the pipe inlet exist free of any loose organic that may be dislodged with the stump
removal.NCDOT estimates that the three trees and associated stumps will disturb or require the excavation of 33 ft'of swamp floor per tree for a total of 99 ft'.Prior to any excavation
work a turbidity current will be deployed just below and adjacent to the outlet end of the pipe.If possible NCDOT will choose a time period of low flow to undertake the excavation work.
NCDOT is hopeful that a increase in flow through the pipe will reduce the accumulation of organic material at the inlet and reduce the amount of inlet maintenance as well as greatly
improve the safety to the traveling public.
4j.Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Plan View.pdf 53.01KB
5.Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
✓ Yes f No O Unknown
Comments:
5b.If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,what type of determination was made?*
✓ Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown F N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c.If 5a is yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name(if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5d1.Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a.Is this a phased project?*
✓ 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 project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a.Where are the impacts associated with your project?(check all that apply):
17 Wetlands r"Streams-tributaries r Buffers
I—Open Waters r Pond Construction
2.Wetland Impacts
2a.Site#*(?) 2a1 Reason(?) 2b.Impact type*(?) 2c.Type of W.* 2d.W.name* 2e.Forested* 2f.Type of 2g.Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*
SR 1103 Esclip Clear Pipe Inlet P Riverine Swamp Forest Esclip Road Yes Both 0.002
Road (acres)
2g.Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g.Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000 0.002
2g.Total Wetland Impact
0.002

2h.Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1.Avoidance and Minimization
1a.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
If successful this project will avoid the need to redesign and replace the existing culverts in the short term.Replacement of the culverts may require a
widening of the roadway to meet specs for pipe cover which will result in wetland fill far in excess of 99 ft'.
lb.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Heavy equipment will operate on the existing paved road.A turbidity curtain will be deployed to contain the short term localized turbidity.If possible a
period of low flow will be chosen to conduct the work.
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 6. No
2b.If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation,explain why:
N/A
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 NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
✓ Yes r No
If no,explain why:
A basin wide buffer rule has not been implemented by NC DWR in the Pasquotank River Basin.
2.Stormwater Management Plan
2a.Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
✓ Yes 0' No
2b.Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H.1003(2)?
• Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a.Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/state/local)funds or the use of public(federal/state)land?*
✓ Yes r No
lb.If you answered"yes"to the above,does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State(North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)?*
✓ Yes r No
Comments:*
Project does not trigger NEPA or SEPA review.
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)?*
✓ Yes rNo
3. Cumulative Impacts(DWR Requirement)
3a.Will this project result in additional development,which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
✓ Yes rNo
3b.If you answered"no,"provide a short narrative description.

4.Sewage Disposal(DWR Requirement)
4a.Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
✓ Yes r No 6 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?*
✓ Yes GNo
5b.Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
✓ yes GNo
5d.Is another Federal agency involved?*
✓ Yes r No r Unknown
5e.Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
6 Yes r No
5j.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS website and NC Natural Heritage website
Consultation Documentation Upload
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a.Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
✓ Yes GNo
6b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NMFS website and NCDMF
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?*
✓ Yes f No
7b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC SHPO
7c.Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation(Corps Requirement)
8a.Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
6' Yes r No
8b.If yes,explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Website
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature
*
rJ By checking the box and signing below,I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true,accurate,and complete to the best of my know/ledge 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:
Steve Trowel!

Signature
Date
1/21/2021