20120385 Ver 1_401 Application_20120412

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April 17 2012
526 South Church St
Charlotte NC 28202
Mad Code EC09Q
704 382 4503
Danielle anderson @duke - energy com
201 20385
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
NC DWQ 401/Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center Z&F.MD
Raleigh NC 27699 -1650 t
Re Stream Bank Stabilization at Graham Street Transmission Structure #5 �-
Mecklenburg County NC
The proposal is to construct a gabion wall along the Stewart stream bank at Graham
Street Transmission Structure 5 The work is proposed to start May 1 2012
Enclosed you will find five (5) copies of the completed PCN form and sketches of
proposed work to be completed for the above project The points of contact for this
project have been Alan Johnson and Michael Burkhard with the Division of Water
Quality Mooresville Regional office who are familiar with this project A field meeting
was held with Eric Shook with Duke Energy Mr Johnson Mr Burkhard Steve
Kichefski with US Army Corps of Engineers the design engineer and the contractor to
complete the work prior to developing the project plan
A check for the Minor Water Quality Application Fee in the amount of $240 00 is
enclosed
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 704 - 382 -4503 or Danielle andersonCcD-duke-
eneray com should questions concerns and /or problems arise
Sincerely
Danielle Anderson
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Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification C F m
1
A Applicant Informatio
Processing
la
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps
❑ Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
lb 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
1 d
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
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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
1f
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
1g
Is the project located in any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1 h
below
❑ Yes
® No
1h
is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
❑ Yes
® No
2
Project Information
2a
Name of project
STREAM BANK STABILIZATION AT GRAHAM STREET TRANSMISSION
STRUCTURE #5
2b
County
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
2c
Nearest municipality / town
CHARLOTTE
2d
Subdivision name
N/A
2e
NCDOT only T I P or state
project no
N/A
3
Owner Information
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION (RIGHT OF WAY) ON PROPERTY OF
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
3b
Deed Book and Page No
09276 -437 (DUKE ENERGY RIGHT OF WAY)
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
3d
Street address
526 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
3e
City state zip
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
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3f
Telephone no
704 382 -4503
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

4 Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a Applicant is
❑ Agent ❑ Other specify
4b Name
4c Business name
(if applicable) ~,
4;d Street address
4e City stat9 —zip _
0 Telephone no' -"
4g Fax no
4h Email address
5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a Name
5b Business name
(if applicable)
5c Street address
5d City state zip
5e Telephone no
5f Fax no
5g Email address
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PCN Form -Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

B Project Information and Prior Project History
1 Property Identification
1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
07112205
1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 35 24656 Longitude 8086963
(DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD)
1 c Property size
27 35 acres
2 Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to
STEWART CREEK
proposed project
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
C
2c River basin
CATAWBA
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
STEWART CREEK RUNS NEAR/THROUGH MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY PARK THERE IS EXISTING
DUKE ENERGY R/W AND A TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE ON THE PROPERTY THE BANK OF STEWART CREEK
IS WASHING OUT CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD NEAR THE STRUCTURE
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
N/A
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
120 IS THE LENGTH OF AREA CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROJECT WITHIN DUKE ENERGY RIGHT OF WAY
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
TO USE GABION BASKETS TO STABILIZE STEWART CREEKS BANK PREVENTING FURTHER WASHOUT
MINIMIZING THE SAFETY HAZARD THAT IS CURRENTLY PRESENT DUE TO THE WASHOUT NEAR THE
TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE
3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used
A GABION WALL WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ALONG THE STEAM BANK AND AROUND TRANSMISSION
STRUCTURE #5 A PORTION OF THE STREAM CHANNEL WILL BE DEWATERED ADJACENT TO THE GABION
WALL THROUGHOUT THE REPAIR PROCESS (AS AGREED UPON BY USACE AND NCDWQ) THE REPAIR
PROPOSAL WAS DISCUSSED AT THE PROJECT SITE WITH USACE (STEVE KICHEFSKI) AND NCDWQ (ALAN
JOHNSON & MICHAEL BURKHARD) IN ADDITION THE CONTRACTOR COMPLETING THE WORK AND THE
DESIGN ENGINEER ATTENDED DESIGN /PROPOSAL WILL BE SUBMITTED EXACTLY AS DISCUSSED AT THE
MEETING THE PROJECT WAS AGREED TO BE COMPLETED UNDER NWP 12 PLEASE SEE ATTACHED
DRAWING FOR FURTHER DETAIL
4 Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
Yes ®No El Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments NONE REQUESTED TO DATE
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) N/A
Other
4d If yes list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
N/A
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PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

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
N/A
6 Future Project Plans
6a Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b If yes explain
N/A
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PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
la 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
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
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
2h Comments N/A
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
STABILIZATION
STEWART
® PER
❑ Corps
45
120
WITH GABIONS
CREEK
❑ 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
120LF
31 Comments
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PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

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 T
01 ❑ PEI T
02 ❑P
03 ❑P
04 ❑P
4f Total open water impacts
4g Comments N/A
5 Pond or Lake Construct on
If pond 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
5f Total
5g Comments N/A
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ®No If yes permit ID no
51 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 any 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?
131 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer impacts
61 Comments N/A
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

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
PLAN TO ONLY DISTURB AREAS NEEDED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE BANK STABILIZATION
1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
LIMIT DISTURBANCE STABILIZE DISTURBED AREAS TO PREVENT EROSION USE APPROPRIATE BEST
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
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
❑ 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 N/A
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 N/A
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
N/A
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PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

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
❑ Yes ® No
buffer mitigation?
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
6c
6d
6e
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(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)
N/A
6h Comments N/A
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PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

E
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1
Diffuse Flow Plan
la
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 THIS PROJECT IS NOT SUBJECT TO A
NON -404 JURISDICTIONAL PERMIT OR NWP 14 18 29 39 41 42 44 46 OR GP31
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan
N/A
❑ 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 governments jurisdiction is this project?
DENR MOORESVILLE
❑ Phase If
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
4a
Which of the following state implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ HQW
❑ 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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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

F
Supplementary Information
1
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la
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)?
1c
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
letter)
❑ Yes ❑ No
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) N/A
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
N/A
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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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version

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?
5c If yes indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
El Raleigh
❑ Asheville
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
THERE WILL BE NO IMPACT TO ENDANGERED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT http / /www fws gov
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?
http //ocean flondamanne org
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?
NC STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE http / /www hpo ncdcr gov /nrlist htm
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 NO NEW IMPERVIOUS AREA WILL BE DEVELOPED WITHIN
THE FLOODPLAIN AREA
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? http / /www ncfloodmaps com
DANIELLE L ANDERSON
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4/17/2012
Applicant/Agent s Printed Name
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Applicant/Agent s Signature
Date
(Agents signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided
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PC Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version

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MATERIAL LIST
42 - 3x3'x 12' Gabion Baskets
7 — 3'x4.5'x 12' Gabion Baskets
2 — 3'x.3'x6' Gabion Baskets
Approximately 250 Cu.. Yd. Class Rip Rap
82 Linear Feet of 6High Chain Link Fence
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE.
L Install. Sandbag Cofferdam, at approximate location shown on plan;
2. Install Sediment Basin, Pump and drain lines .and begin dewatering of construction area;
3. Grade 10' Haul Road to area of Gabion Wall construction;
4. Grade Foundation for Gabion Wall to bedrock of stream;
5. Install first course of gabion Wall (9 foot wide base);
6. Maintain pumping to dewater high turbity water in construction area
7. Complete installation of Gabion Baskets/Stone until final height is reached; remove
sandbag cofferdam as construction is completed;
8. Backfill area behind Gabions with Class I Rip Rap and properly compacted soil;
9. Perform Final Grading and Seed and Stabilize all disturbed areas.
GENERAL NOTES
1. All construction to be in accordance with Gabion Basket Manufacturers:' Specifications;
2. Topography-shown was provided by Mecklenburg County GIS ;spot elevations are based
on field shots taken April 7,2012 by Civiltek Associates,
3. This project is proposed to be permitted by the USACOE as a Nationwide Permit #12
(Utility Construction),
4. Tax Parcel ID for this property is 07112205 with all construction within a Duke Energy
Right of Way and under Duke Energy jurisdiction;
5. All dewatering and runoff from excavation stockpile to be routed through a Sediment
Basin as shown on plan.
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