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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120460 Ver 1_Public Notice_20120529a_ol�Loo PUBLIC NOTICE Issue Date May 25 2012 Comment Deadline June 25 2012 Corps Action ID # SAW 2012 00848 The Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application from Mr Joe Tate Jr of the Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport Authority seeking Department of the Army authorization to impact 1 510 linear feet of stream channel associated with the construction of runway safety improvements in Iron Station North Carolina Specific plans and location information are described below and shown on the attached plans This Public Notice and all attached plans are also available on the Wilmington District Web Site at www saw usace army mil /wetlands Applicant Agent Authority Mr Joe Tate Jr Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport Authority 714 Jack Dellinger Drive Iron Station North Carolina 28080 Mr Eric Mularski HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas 440 South Church Street Charlotte North Carolina 28202 2 MAY :2299 2012 DENR WATEk QUALITY btlanrlc t cv_— The Corps will evaluate this application and decide whether to issue conditionally issue or deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 US C 1344) Location The Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport (Airport) is located at 714 Jack Dellinger Drive (Airport Road) Iron Station North Carolina 28080 The proposed project is located adjacent to the southwestern portion of the existing runway This site is located in the Santee River Basin (8 Digit Cataloging Unit 0305010 1) and the coordinates (in decimal degrees) for the site are 35 478 north 81 17 west (North American Datum 1983) (See Figure 1) Existing Site Conditions The airport facility is a general aviation airport utilized by business and recreational aircraft The nearest surface waters are unnamed tributaries to Lick Run The proposed project area is located on existing airport property The area immediately adjacent to the southwest end of the existing runway includes maintained fields and a mixed hardwood forest buffer alongside each stream Beyond the airport property is Jack Dellinger Road The land use in the surrounding area is rural in nature and consists mainly of a mix of undeveloped forested tracts single family residential and agricultural use Applicant's Stated Purpose The purpose of the proposed project is to construct runway safety improvements to accommodate increased levels of operations and to comply with changes in FAA requirements Protect Description The Airport proposes to address safety issues by extending Runway 05 end 200 feet and installing a new localizer The runway extension will utilize the existing blast pad at the end of Runway 05 as new runway A partial parallel taxiway will be extended to the new end of Runway 05 to address safety concerns that involve back taxiing for takeoffs on Runway 05 Finally installation of a new localizer/DME and shelter will be required to maintain compliance with FAA Order 6750 16D — Site Criteria for Instrument Landing Systems replacing an existing 16 year old system Approximately 1 510 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Lick Run would be permanently impacted as a result of the construction of the parallel taxiway and new localizer antenna The applicant has proposed to mitigate for the anticipated impacts through payment to the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program s (EEP) in lieu fee program at a 1 1 ratio based on the quality of the features proposed to be impacted (see Figure 3) Other Required Authorizations This notice and all applicable application materials are being forwarded to the appropriate State agencies for review The Corps will generally not make a final permit decision until the North Carolina Division of Water Quality ( NCDWQ) issues denies or waives State certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (PL 92 500) The receipt of the application and this public notice combined with appropriate application fee at the North Carolina Division of Water Quality central office in Raleigh will constitute initial receipt of an application for a 401 Water Quality Certification A waiver will be deemed to occur if the NCDWQ falls to act on this request for certification within sixty days of the date of the receipt of this notice in the NCDWQ Central Office Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the NCDWQ Central Office 401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit 512 North Salisbury Street in Raleigh North Carolina All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality ( NCDWQ) 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1650 Attention Ms Cyndi Karoly by June 25 2012 Essential Fish Habitat This notice initiates the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act The Corps initial determination is that the proposed project will not adversely impact EFH or associated fisheries managed by the South Atlantic or Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Councils or the National Marine Fisheries Service Cultural Resources The Corps has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places and is not aware that any registered properties or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein are located within the project area or will be affected by the proposed work Presently unknown archeological scientific prehistoric or historical data may be located within the project area and/or could be affected by the proposed work Endangered Species The Corps has reviewed the project area examined all information provided by the applicant and consulted the latest North Carolina Natural Heritage Database Based on available information the Corps is not aware of the presence of species listed as threatened or endangered or their critical habitat formally designated pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) within the project area A final determination on the effects of the proposed project will be made upon additional review of the project and completion of any necessary biological assessment and/or consultation with the U S Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries Service Evaluation The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts including cumulative impacts of the proposed activity on the public interest That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources The benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be considered including the cumulative effects thereof among those are conservation economics aesthetics general environmental concerns wetlands historic properties fish and wildlife values flood hazards flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988) land use navigation shoreline erosion and accretion recreation water supply and conservation water quality energy needs safety food and fiber production mineral needs considerations of property ownership and in general the needs and welfare of the people For activities involving the discharge of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States the evaluation of the impact of the activity on the public interest will include application of the Environmental Protection Agency s 404(b)(1) guidelines Commenting Information The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public Federal State and local agencies and officials including any consolidate State Viewpoint or written position of the Governor Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this proposed activity Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of Engineers to determine whether to issue modify condition or deny a permit for this proposal To make this decision comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species historic properties water quality general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed above Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the proposed activity Any person may request in writing within the comment period specified in this notice that a public hearing be held to consider the application Requests for public hearings shall state with particularity the reasons for holding a public hearing Requests for a public hearing shall be granted unless the District Engineer determines that the issues raised are insubstantial or there is otherwise no valid interest to be served by a hearing Written comments pertinent to the proposed work as outlined above will be received by the Corps of Engineers Wilmington District until 5pm June 25 2012 Comments should be submitted to Steve Kichefski Asheville Regulatory Field Office 151 Patton Avenue Room 208 Asheville North Carolina 28801 5006 ,-�4 N } Pumpkin Center y � x f � I % d f r3at I 1s0 I Protect Area Mau I G cou ny �. 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O J May 7 2012 V _ Mr Steve Kichefski Asheville Regulatory Field Office US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue Room 208 Asheville North Carolina 28801 5006 NC Division of Water Quality 401/Wetlands Unit 1650 Mad Service Road Raleigh North Carolina 276991650 v ov g Re Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport Runway Safety Area Improvements Individual Permit Application Lincoln County North Carolina To Whom It May Concern HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas (HDR) on behalf Talbert & Bright Inc (TBI) is requesting authorization under an Individual Section 404 Permit and Section 401 Water Quality Certification to construct the proposed Runway Safety Area Improvements at the Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport (Airport) in Lincoln County North Carolina (Figure 1 and Figure 2) Block 18 — Nature of the Activity The Proposed Action will address safety issues by extending Runway 05 by 200 feet and installing a new localizer antenna system The runway extension will utilize the existing blast pad at the end of Runway 05 as new runway A partial parallel taxiway will be extended to the new end of Runway 05 to address safety concerns that involve back taxiing for takeoffs on Runway 05 Finally installation of a new localizeddistance measuring equipment (DME) and shelter will be required to maintain compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration s (FAA) Order 675016D — Site Criteria for Instrument Landing Systems replacing an existing 16 year old system Installation of the new runway extension and localizer will require installing sod embankments and a new drainage system over existing jurisdictional stream channels The new drainage system will result in the placement of a 640 linear foot (If) 72 inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) a 104 If 72 inch dual RCP a 108 If 60 inch RCP and a 312 If 36 inch RCP in unnamed tributaries to Lick Run Creek Additional impacts will result from the installation of approximately 297 If of np rap aprons for the proposed pipe system (Figure 5, Grading and Drainage Plans, and Storm Drainage Profiles) _ \ /� ),CtO HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas 6 440 S Church Street Phone (704) 338 6700 Suite 1000 Fax (704) 338 6760 Charlotte NC 282021919 www hdrinc corn Block 19 — Proposed Proiect Purpose The positive aviation growth at the Airport has rendered many of the existing facilities Inadequate with respect to runway safety FAA standards and guidelines and facility development Runway safety improvements are required to accommodate increased levels of operations and to comply with the changes in FAA requirements The Airport is only minutes from downtown Llncolnton The lighted runway length is 5 500 feet (6 000 feet with over runs) Services include aircraft rental aircraft maintenance aircraft storage tie down space and aircraft charter service Many local businesses and industries house their corporate aircraft at the Airport for fast and convenient access Lincoln County is a growing community In the Charlotte region the nation s thirty fourth largest metropolitan area Lincoln County has a diverse workforce with a strong emphasis on manufacturing Wages for Lincoln County s dependable and trained workforce are below the state and national average Manufacturing employment in the County increased from 1980 to 1990 and 1990 to 2000 despite losses in the region state and country The Airport was constructed In 1985 and has provided an extended runway safety area (ERSA) length of 300 feet on the Runway 23 end Currently the Airport has a usable takeoff runway length of 5 500 feet due to a series of intermediate runway extensions in the 1990s and early 2000s and most recently with the recapture of a 300 foot landing threshold displacement However a 200 foot displaced landing threshold still exists on the Runway 23 end due to an ERSA length deficiency of 200 feet from the end of the existing runway pavement to the end of the ERSA The Airport must extend Runway 05 to meet the existing needs and projected growth to accommodate corporate air traffic and comply with FAA requirements The existing ERSA for Runway 23 extends 100 feet beyond the end of the runway pavement The Runway 23 threshold has been displaced 200 feet in order to comply with FAA Advisory Circular 15015300 13 — Airport Design (as amended) Runway safety Improvements are scheduled to begin construction once all necessary permits and approvals are acquired It is anticipated that construction activities will take a minimum of 8 months Block 20 — Reason for Discharge & Block 22 Surface Areas or Wetlands to Other Waters Filled Jurisdictional waters of the U S were venfied in the field by the U S Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) personnel on November 3 2011 (Figure 3) Construction of the parallel taxiway and new localizer antenna as part of the proposed action will result in 1510 If of permanent stream impacts (Figure 5) Impact lengths were calculated using the centerline of the surveyed stream to account for the natural sinuosity of the stream channel Table 1 is a summary of jurisdictional waters and associated impacts No jurisdictional wetlands or other waters of the U S will be impacted There will be no additional temporary impacts to jurisdictional waters due to placement of temporary erosion control devices or temporary stream crossings (all temporary impacts will occur within the permanent impact footprint) HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas Page 2 of 9 Table 1 Stream Impacts Summary Impact Sheet Stream Name Intermittent Impact Type Permanent Stream Number Number or Perennial Impacts I S1 8 UT to Lick Run Perennial 72 Inch RCP /Fill 678 Creek S 3 to S 2 S2 8 UT to Lick Run Perennial Rip Rap Apron /Fill 137 Creek S3 7 UT to Lick Run Perennial 36 Inch RCP /Fill 313 Creek S 5 to S-4 S4 8 UT to Lick Run Perennial Rip Rap Apron /Fill 105 Creek S5 8 UT to Lick Run Perennial 60 inch RCP /Fill 222 Creek S 6 to S 2 S6 8 UT to Lick Run Perennial Rip Rap Apron /Fill 55 Creek Total 1,510 Block 21— Types of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards Approximately 800 cubic yards of stone will be discharged into jurisdictional waters In order to construct the proposed np rap aprons Approximately 700 cubic yards of clean fill material will be placed into jurisdictional waters to install the drainage system Standard earth moving equipment including dump trucks pans and bulldozers will be used for grading activities Block 23 — Description of Avoidance. Minimization, and Compensation Avoidance An alternatives analysis was completed as part of the Airports Runway Safety Area Improvements Environmental Assessment (EA) submitted to the N C Department of Transportation Division of Aviation (NCDOA) in January 2012 Alternatives were selected in order to determine If Impacts to environmental resources could be avoided Impacts were minimized where avoidance was not practical Based on this analysis Alternative 2 was Identified as the Proposed Action The following summarizes the five alternatives as detailed In the EA • Alternative 1— Extend Runway 23 ERSA 200 feet toward Lick Run Creek • Wetlands and Streams Alternative 1 is anticipated to result In significant impacts to Lick Run Creek (totaling approximately 1590 If) and two adjacent wetlands (totaling approximately 1 acre) An onsite consultation with USACE and the N C Division of Water Quality (DWQ) representatives revealed that installing a permanent culvert along Lick Run Creek under the proposed ERSA embankment would cause considerable impacts to aquatic habitat and would not be accepted as a practical alternative Relocation of Lick Run Creek would require mitigation and Increased design costs • Federally listed species Alternative 1 could cause direct Impacts to a population of dwarf flowered heartleaf (federally threatened) located along the western slopes of Lick Run Creek • Cost Estimated total cost is $7 469 399 HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas Page 3 of 9 Alternative 2 (Proposed Action) — Extend Runway 05 end 200 feet and install new localizer without relocating Jack Dellinger Drive • Wetlands and Streams — Alternative 2 (Proposed Action) is anticipated to result in approximately 1 150 If of impacts to tributaries to Lick Run Creek • Federally listed Species — Alternative 2 (Proposed Action) contains suitable habitat for dwarf flowered heartleaf On September 12 and October 11 2011 S &ME Inc conducted pedestrian surveys for dwarf flowered heartleaf within the proposed action area No dwarf flowered heartleaf was observed during these surveys The North Carolina Natural Heritage Element Occurrence (NHEO) data indicates that the nearest dwarf flowered heartleaf population is located approximately 50 feet west of Jack Dellinger Drive approximately 200 feet upstream of the Proposed Action In Appendix B (Biotic Communities) of the 2011 EA it states that based on previous experience in the area the individuals of dwarf flowered heartleaf lust west of the Airport Road [aka Jack Dellinger Drive] were transplanted to an off site location in 2006 • Cost — Estimated total cost is $4 370 766 25 • Alternative 3 — Extend Runway 05 end 200 feet, install new localizer with relocation of Jack Dellinger Drive • Wetlands and Streams — Alternative 3 is anticipated to result in over 1 500 If of impacts to tnbutanes to Lick Run Creek Additional stream impacts would be realized from the proposed relocation of Jack Dellinger Drive • Federally listed Species — See Alternative 2 (Proposed Action) for a description of dwarf flowered heartleaf populations located to the west of Jack Dellinger Drive Re locating Jack Dellinger Drive to the west could potentially cause direct impacts to known populations of dwarf flowered heartleaf • Cost — Estimated total cost is $4 887 423 75 Alternative 4 — Extend Runway 05 end 700 feet and install new localizer with relocation of Jack Dellinger Drive • Wetlands and Streams — Alternative 4 is anticipated to result in over 1 500 If of impacts to tributaries to Lick Run Creek Additional stream impacts would be realized from the proposed relocation of Jack Dellinger Drive It is estimated that this alternative would have the greatest amount of impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U S • Federally listed Species — See Alternative 2 (Proposed Action) for a description of dwarf flowered heartleaf populations located to the west of Jack Dellinger Drive Re locating Jack Dellinger Drive to the west would likely cause direct impacts to known populations of dwarf flowered heartleaf • Cost — Estimated total cost is $8 882 793 75 • Alternative 5 — Extend Runway 05 end 500 feet, construction 300 foot wide by 600 foot long ERSAs on both runway ends, and install new localizer with relocation of Jack Dellinger Drive o The estimated project cost for Alternative 5 was in excess of $10 000 000 With the excessive cost a detailed analysis of Alternative 5 was deemed unnecessary as part of the EA HDR Engineering Inc otthe Carolinas Page 4 of 9 • No Action Alternative — The No Action Alternative assumes that the existing Airport would have a useable takeoff runway length of 5 500 feet with a 200 foot displaced landing threshold on the Runway 23 end The No Action Alternative would not improve the ERSA to meet FAA standards and therefore would not accomplish the purpose of the proposed project Minimization Minimization strategies were Incorporated as part of the design Jurisdictional waters were delineated and surveyed within the proposed project area and the preliminary design was adjusted to minimize Impacts Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be Implemented throughout project construction Individual minimization Items are listed below • Culverts were designed to be placed below one foot below the elevation of the stream bed for all culverts greater than 48 Inches in diameter and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than or equal to 48 Inches to allow for low flow passage of water and aquatic life • The Airport will employ sediment and erosion control structures during construction that may Include diversion ditches and dikes temporary sediment traps sediment basins straw bale dikes and rock dams to retain sediment on the construction site and prevent sedimentation to jurisdictional waters • The Airport will avoid placing erosion control structures in jurisdictional waters • Grass swales will be utilized where feasible to provide stormwater treatment • Culverts have been sized and will be Installed at elevations not to Impede low flow passage of water and migration of aquatic life • Rip rap aprons will be buned at the original stream bed elevation and Installed to dissipate flows and prevent downcutting during high flow events • All work in or adjacent to stream(s) will be conducted in a dry work area • The Airport will minimize long term water quality Impacts using the most recent BMPs as required by the NC DOA • The Airport has implemented a long term water quality Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) as described in the National Pollution Discharge System (NPDES) permit to protect water quality from possible oil and grease spills during construction Undetected leakage would be absorbed and /or filtered by slopes and ditches before reaching jurisdictional waters Compensation The Proposed Action design has avoided and minimized Impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent possible Jurisdictional wetlands will not be Impacted and will not require mitigation Jurisdictional stream impacts requiring mitigation total 1 510 If Stream impacts will be offset by payment to the N C Ecosystem Enhancement Programs (EEP) in lieu fee program Current fees for HUC 03050101 are $349 00/If A copy of the EEP Acceptance Letter is attached Block 25 — Names and Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners Lessees etc Adjoining property owners are listed in Table 2 HDR Engineering Inc ofthe Carolinas Page 5 of 9 Table 2 Adioinina PrODerty Owners Property PIN Deed Deed Physical Address Mailing Address Owner Book Page Michael Clete 3653 36 9381 1749 770 Airport Road (Jack Dellinger) 5472 Ruby Lane Smith Iron Station NC 28080 Iron Station NC 28080 Glen Franklin Asbury Church Road 333 McAlister Road Smith 3653 36 5998 876 813 Iron Station NC 28208 Lincolnton NC 28092 Edna 3653 47 0663 90E 133 3500 Bridge Port Lane 3500 Bridge Port Lane Carpenter Lincolnton NC 28092 Lincolnton NC 28092 Edna 3653 47 6324 90E 133 3500 Bridge Port Lane 3500 Bridge Port Lane Carpenter Lincolnton NC 28092 Lincolnton NC 28092 Airport Road (Jack Dellinger) 115 W Main Street Lincoln County 3653 57 0522 1503 780 Iron Station NC 28080 Lincolnton NC 28092 Airport Road (Jack Dellinger) 115 W Main Street Lincoln County 3653 57 0903 1486 257 Iron Station NC 28080 Lincolnton NC 28092 Airport Road (Jack Dellinger) 115W Main Street Lincoln County 3653 58 6457 1486 257 Iron Station NC 28080 Lincolnton NC 28092 Rickard B 3653 59 5812 2129 854 3965 Asbury Church Road 3965 Asbury Church Road Cronland III Lincolnton NC 28092 Lincolnton NC 28092 Airport Road (Jack Dellinger) 115 W Main Street Lincoln County 3653 58 6457 655 569 Iron Station NC 28080 Lincolnton NC 28092 Airport Road (Jack Dellinger) 115 W Main Street Lincoln County 3653 69 4002 1486 257 Iron Station NC 28080 Lincolnton NC 28092 1090 Smith Family Lane 1090 Smith Family Lane Lewis E Smith 3663 08 3487 414 351 Iron Station NC 28080 Iron Station NC 28080 Phillips D L 3653 87 3424 631 611 Airport Road (Jack Dellinger) 1116 Momingside Drive Invest Iron Station NC 28080 Charlotte NC 28205 Abernethy and 365376 1351 571 281 NC Hwy 73 144 W Bland Street Falls Realty Iron Station NC 28080 Charlotte NC 28203 NC Hwy 73 115 W Main Street Lincoln County 3653 771656 755 76 Iron Station NC 28080 Lincolnton NC 28092 Oakwood Circle 3830 Oakwood Circle Sara Vinson 3653 55 8807 901 581 Iron Station NC 28080 Iron Station NC 28080 Thomas 3653 55 6315 537 238 Oakwood Circle 3823 Oakwood Circle Tinsley Jr Iron Station NC 28080 Iron Station NC 28080 Oakwood Circle 115 W Main Street Lincoln County 3653 551180 857 319 Iron Station NC 28080 Lincolnton NC 28092 Leonard R 3743 Oakwood Circle 3743 Oakwood Circle Cornwell 3653 44 6921 1121 236 Iron Station NC 28080 Iron Station NC 28080 HDR Engineering Inc ofthe Carolinas Page 6 of 9 Stormwater Management Plan Requirements The construction of the proposed runway safety area Improvements is estimated to contribute 12 percent of additional Impervious surface area (Impervious Exhibit) to the project area The site plan and drainage strategy was discussed with Alan Johnson with the NCDWQ on January 4 2012 It was determined that a Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) Is not required for the project Agency Correspondence Cultural Resources A Phase 1 cultural resources Investigation was conducted and completed by S &ME Inc No archeological sites or Isolated finds were Identified during the archeological survey As part of the architectural survey three historic structures (LC 1 LC 2 LC 3) were Identified and described In Table 3 Table 3 Historic Structures within 0 5 mile of the proposed oroiect Resource No Site Description NRHP Eligibility Recommendation Management Recommendation LC 1 McDowell House ca 1905 Not eligible No further work LC 2 CarpenterHouse ca 1900 Not ell able No further work LC 3 CarpenterHouse ca 1958 Not eligible No further work Structure LC 1 dates to around 1905 and is a two story frame residence Significant alterations including vinyl siding and additions have compromised the resources integrity Structure LC 2 is a simple single story vernacular frame residence that dates to around 1900 Structure LC is a single story frame cottage that dates to the mid 1950s Both Structures LC 2 and LC 3 are relatively common examples of rural vernacular architecture and do not represent a particular time period or architectural style All three structures are recommended as ineligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Based on the Phase 1 investigation no archeological or historic properties will be affected by the proposed project Correspondence was sent to the N C State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) requesting concurrence of the cultural resources investigation SHPO reviewed (CH 11 1729) and concurred that the proposed project will have no adverse effect on historic properties (dated November 8 2011) Federally Protected Species The U S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) protected species list and the N C Natural Heritage Program (NHP) Element Occurrence database was reviewed for Lincoln County Table 4 identifies federally protected species listed in Lincoln County Table 4 Federallv Protected Species in Lincoln Countv. NC Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat Biological Status Present Conclusion Hexastyl►s nan►flora Dwarf flowered Threatened Yes No effect heartleaf S m h otnchum georgianum Georgia aster Candidate Yes No effect Rhus m►chauxn Michaux s sumac I Endangered Yes No effect HOR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas Page 7of9 Suitable habitat for the dwarf flowered heartleaf Georgia aster and Michaux s sumac is present within the Proposed Action study area A pedestrian survey for the respective protected species revealed that no individuals were present The proposed project is anticipated to have no effect on these species A Protected Species Assessment produced by S &ME Inc biologists was forwarded to the USFWS for review on comment (dated October 14 2011) The USFWS reviewed (Log No 4 2 12 024) and concurred with the determination that the proposed project will have no effect on federally listed species (dated November 16 2011) Indirect and Cumulative Impacts The Airports Runway Safety Area Improvements EA considers the indirect and cumulative impacts created by the Proposed Action and the consequences of subsequent related actions Indirect impacts may include growth of the community and changes in land use demographics and socioeconomics that are created as a by product of the Proposed Action Cumulative impacts could result from several individual actions that are each minor in nature but together create a combined effect that may be considered significant Indirect and cumulative impacts were discussed in greater detail in the EA submitted in January 2012 Summa We are hereby requesting a verification of delineated waters and authorization to construct under a Section 4041401 Individual Permit Enclosed herein are ➢ ENG Form 4345 ➢ Project Vicinity (Figure 1) ➢ USGS Lincolnton East Quadrangle (Figure 2) ➢ Delineated Waters of the US (Figure 3) ➢ NRCS Soils (Figure 4) ➢ Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters of the US (Figure 5) ➢ Grading and Drainage Plans (Sheet 7 and Sheet 8) ➢ Storm Drainage Profiles (Sheets 1 3) ➢ Erosion Control Plan (Phases 1 5) ➢ Miscellaneous Details ➢ Impervious Exhibit ➢ Representative Photographs ➢ EEP Acceptance Letter ➢ USFWS Concurrence Letter ➢ SHPO Concurrence Letter Thank you in advance for your assistance If you have any questions or require additional information after your review of the enclosed information please contact Eric Mularski at (704) 973 6878 or at eric mularski(cD-hdnnc com HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas Page 8 of 9 Respectfully e Eric Mularski PWS Environmental Scientist Cc Patrick Tumey Project Manager TBI Judith Elder Llncke Project Manager TBI HDR Engineering Inc ofthe Carohnas Page 9 of 9 U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS OMB APPROVAL NO 0710-0003 APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT EXPIRES 31 AUGUST 2012 J3 CFR 32 Public reporting for this collection of lnformabon is estimated to average 11 hours per response including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources gathering and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of the collection of Information including suggestions for reducing this burden to Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Executive Services and Communications Directorate Information Management Division and to the Office of Management and Budget Paperwork Reduction Project (0710 -0003) Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Authorities Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 33 USC 403 Clean Water Act Section 404 33 USC 1344 Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act Section 103 33 USC 1413 Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers Final Rule 33 CFR 320 -332 Principal Purpose Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses This information may be shared with the Department of Jushoe and other federal state and local government agencies and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law Submission of requested information is voluntary however if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued One set of anginal drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings and/or instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having tunsdiction over the location of the proposed activity An application that is not completed in full will be returned (ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS) 1 APPLICATION NO 2 FIELD OFFICE CODE 3 DATE RECEIVED 4 DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE (ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BYAPPLJCAN7) 5 APPLICANTS NAME 8 AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required) First Joe Jr Middle Last Tate First Eric Middle Last Mularski Company Lmcolnton Lincoln Count�yy�Regional Airport Authority Company HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas eJErAT� � WJ( -0L- -J Go-te,JvTY t9R� E-mail Address com E mail Address enc mularskl@hdnnc 6 APPLICANTS ADDRESS 9 AGENTS ADDRESS Address 714 Jack Dellinger Dnve Address 440 South Church Street City Iron Station State NC Zip 28080 Country City Charlotte State NC Zip 28202 Country 7 APPLICANTS PHONE NOs WAREA CODE 10 AGENTS PHONE NOs w /AREA CODE a Residence b Business c Fax a Residence b Business c Fax 704 735 0602 704 736 8788 704 973 6878 704 338 6760 STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION 11 1 hereby authorize Eric Mularski to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to fumish upon request supplemental information in support of this permit a pcation SIGNATURE Og APPLICANT DATE NAME LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTOR ACTIVITY 12 PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions) Lmcolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport Runway Safety Improvements 13 NAME OF WATERBODY IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14 PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable) unnamed tributaries to Lick Run Address 714 Jack Dellinger Drive City Iron Station State NC Zip 28080 15 LOCATION OF PROJECT Labtude N 35 479 Longitude W 81 169 16 OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS IF KNOWN (see instructions) State Tax Parcel ID 3653 02 5688 68 Municipality Iron Station Section Township Range ENG FORM 4345 OCT 2010 EDITION OF OCT 2004 1S OBSOLETE Proponent CECW -0R 17 DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE 714 Jack Dellinger Drive Iron Station NC 28080 Please see attached vicinity map and cover letter 18 Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features) Please see cover letter 19 Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project see instructions) Please see cover letter USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND /OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED 20 Reason(s) for Discharge Construction of the parallel taxiway and new localizes antenna. 21 Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards Type Type Type Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards 950 Cubic Yards of rip rap stone 22 Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions) Acres or Linear Feet 1 510 linear feet of perennial stream channel will be impacted 23 Description of Avoidance Minimization and Compensation (see instructions) Please see cover letter ENG FORM4345 OCT2010 24 Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? QYes Mto IF YES DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK 25 Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners Lessees Etc Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here pease aHach a suppem ntW list) a Address- Please see Table 2 m cover letter City State Zip b Address - City State Zip c Address - City State Zip d Address City State Zip e Address City State Zip 26 List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal State or Local Agencies for Work Descnbed in This Application AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED NUMBER Would include but is not restncfed to zoning budding and flood plain permits 27 Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work descnbed in this application ! certify that this information in this application is complete and accurate I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the applicant 3��`"iz ill a4t SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGN URE OF AGENT DAT The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or It may be signed by a duly authorized agent If the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed 18 U S C Section 1001 provides that Whoever In any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies conceals or covers up any tack scheme or disguises a material fad or makes any false fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry shall be fined not more than $10 000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both ENG FORM 4345 OCT 2010 Project Area NRCS Soil Survey m N ChA Chewacla loam 0 2% slopes (frequently flooded) GrC Georgeville loam 8 15% slopes = PaC Pacolet sandy loam 8 15% slopes PaD Pacolet sandy loam 15 25% slopes PeC2 Pacolet sandy clay loam 8 15% slopes (eroded) , Z WoA Worsham fine sandy loam 0 2% slopes E + r Q D E U 6� .F p '7 f i D � r �a AIA 1 y d � S i i c D D � 1 Inch = 200 feet 0 100 200 400 t Feet IUR ONE COMPANY I Many Solutions, Figure 4 Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport I Runway Safety Improvements I Individual Permit MATCH LINE A — THIS SHEET \ I a MATCH LINE A — THIS SHEET 1 N�€� I I I ! 4 ° 0 0 0 a o 0 0 \I I IIII \ ol\ 0 1 �II I I A = =m< = Im m— _ — JO= °L bilk �ry ( < c;n ` \ \I W ammo °y cc o a °w rj m \ O 2 3 f CTf A m m a —Q m m RSA AND ILS IMPROVEMENTS AND PARALLEL TAXIWAY EXTENSION IMPERVIOUS AREA EXHIBIT is w s[ scut s snarm :LWCOLNTON-UNCOLN COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT WON STAMM NORTH CAROIWA a mw ctt so wH w PE w ,w lal n AiC nn nA MV I ... »..-T , ... -1.1 bite Pnot ra ns - Individual Permit s f f r b`b. �di2 C 9� w sd � � d C m 66 � 8 a � s southwest toward Stream A t� F o r Photograph #2- Stream A looking upstream � a v +,, , F t� �...4 > ;r 'r S,r - ,+�' r} y ? r #i� +'�' r y�r.�..`t` ef•� -4 --�.' r �.���� s'^4y� Jw.< �, -,. 3 r FJL . r��s�"`1FeY �. `,r•y; 1•. 1�rH�,�'+� sa,+. ��y /�.d�2 +i 3 •..�; •�..: �/, •� t` ��t ,F„o-'Y�.j.,,,,*'^+,.,...wy;,y z�`",yas.�+...z t: ko 4�^- ,5_;r��, � K_ •C7 f-vsr f+'+k„J w. 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Y a rri - 1 IL IL '� •• - '• _ ' � '.�! �� •mac' <It< _ �,i'.. � � - .: "•jt� - � ` �•' ply' :! i tit ���.. iIis`Ott or T I. �•�� ��• °••••� •.•ww ��•� ^� bite rnotograpns - uncomton uncoin w�Y-� l a, moo•- -r_.�p "ai w Photograph #7 - Existing Taxiway maiviouai PL Nil' -Q, ' % of "'fir 3 'h s " os'O Y61 # tom. h h J4 *16 IK Mb It it a a �h doq p m a Photograph #8 - Existing Localizer r441� % E 11 MeIem PROGRAM January 10, 2012 Joe Tate Jr Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport 714 Jack Dellinger Drive Iron Station NC 28080 Expiration of Acceptance July 10 2012 Protect Lincoln County Regional Airport Runway Safety Improvements County Lincoln The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced protect as indicated in the table below Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the NCEEP will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for protect impacts It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved You must also comply with all other state federal or Iocal government.permits regulations or authonzations associated with the proposed activity including SL 2009 337 An Act to Promote the Use of Compensatory Mitigation Banks as amended by S L 2011 343 This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable If we have not received a copy of the issued 404 Permit1401 Certification/CAMA permit within this fame frame, this acceptance will expire It is the applicant s responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permits) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work The amount of the In Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www nceep net Based on the information Supplied by you in your request to use the NCEEP the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following table The amount of mitigation required for this impact is determined by permitting agencies Impact River Basin CU Location Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer I (Sq Ft ) Buffer II (Sq Ft ) Cold Cool WRi ar ian Non Ri arian Coastal Marsh Catawba 03050101 0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 Upon receipt of payment EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program In Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28 2010 Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 716 1921 Sincerely Mi relEffison Deputy Director cc Karen Higgins NCDWQ Wedands/401 Unit Steve Kichefski USACE Asheville Alan Johnson NCDWQ Mooresville Eric Mularski agent File RUtoratg F Prot" Our Stag e ,A MUM North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1652 Mad Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1652 / 919 715 0476 / www nceep net United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville North Carolina 28801 November 16 2011 Mr Chris Daves S &ME Inc 134 Suber Road Columbia South Carolina 29210 Subject Endangered and Threatened Species Assessment Lmcolnton Lincoln County Airport — Runway 5 Improvements Lincoln County North Carolina Dear Mr Daves In your letter dated October 14, 2011 (received on October 20 2011), you requested our comments on the subject project We have reviewed the information you presented and are providing the following comments in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U S C 661 667e) and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U S C 1531 1543) (Act) Endangered Species — According to the information in your letter, you conducted field surveys on September 12 2011 and October 11 2011 for species federally listed as endangered or threatened on the project site You state that no endangered or threatened species that occur within Lincoln County were found during the field surveys Based on the information provided, we agree that no listed species occur on the site and we concur with your determination that the proposed project will have no effect on federally listed species Therefore we believe the requirements under section 7 of the Act are fulfilled However obligations under section 7 of the Act 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 is determined that may be affected by the identified action We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments If we can be of assistance or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mr Bryan Tompkins of our staff at 828/258 3939, Ext 240 In any future correspondence concerning this project please reference our Log Number 4 2 12 024 Nr-'TH CAROLINA STATE CLEARING —)U DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRAT_ _,N INTERGO '* "AL P� COUNTY LINCOLN F03 AIRPOR � � MS RENEE GLEDHILL - EARLEY 'SE STATE NUMBER 12 -E- 0000 -00 DATE RECEIVED 08/29/2011 AGENCY RESPONSE 09/26/2011 REVIEW CLOSED 09/29/2011 CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR DEPT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE MSC 4617 - ARCHIVES BUILDING RALEIGH NC J /y e.tll �I f / REVIEW DISTRIBUTION tic a� (5 (V CC &PS - DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CENTRALINA COG DENR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS DEPT OF AGRICULTURE DEPT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES 5c`"LA44`r DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ?Ali PROJECT INFORMATION APPLICANT NCDOT Division of Aviation TYPE National Environmental Policy Act Scoping DESC Runway safety area improvements for the Lincolnton- Lincoln County Regional Airport entails capturing existing 200 foot paved blast pad at the end of Runway 05 as new runway back - taxiing for takeoffs on Runway 05 - extension of partial taxiway to new end of Runway 05 The attached project has been submitted to the N C State Clearinghouse for intergovernmental review Please review and submit your response by the above indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 -1301 If additional review time is needed please contact this office at (919)807 -2425 AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED ❑ NO COMMENT COMMENTS ATTACHED I 0 SIGNED BY l-�C t DATE 2 -�. Nov 2411 .'A jl SEP 0 1 2011 i North Carohna Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Ramona tit Barto Bet erl L\ e% I erdue C o erno Adrtunt trator Lord i Ca hA Secretan I t n I C. o Deputy S etan I� t NOV 2011 =r, November 8 2011 F lUv� '� DWOW4 s oft Jeff Lvnn Lmcolnton /Lincoln County Regional - �irport -luthonty 714 Jack Dellinger Dr -< l� 4^ •-� Iron Station NC 28080 Ofhe of %reh es and H ton D ti on of H stoncal Re ourcc Da td Brook arectur Re Lincolnton/ Lincoln Count] Regional kirport Improvements Lincoln County CH 11 1729 Dear Mr Lynn We have received notification from the State Clearinghouse concerning the above project and the Phase I Cultural Resource Investigation Report. There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area Based on our knowledge of the area it is unlikely- that any archaeological resources that may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places will be affected bl the project We therefore recommend that no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project For the purposes of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, we concur with the report s findings that the following properties are not eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places ♦ McDowell House (Structure LC 1) ♦ Carpenter House (Structure LC 2) and, ♦ Carpenter Cottage (Structure LC 3) ),ccordmgly we also concur with the report s finding that the proposed project will ha '. e no adverse effect on historic properties The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the rational Histone Preservation Net and the A.dvisorl Council on Historic Preservation s Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800 Locanoa 109 l a r 1 n -. Street RA1ei h vC_ 7(01 Madmg Addte 4! 1 \nail Scn c Cc Rai tah N(, - 699 -40 Telephone /Pax (919) 80 6 70/80 1590 Thank you for your cooperation and consideration If you have questions concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill Earle) environmental review coordinator at 919 807 6579 In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number Sincerely (�� '""" v 6=/Ramona M Bartos cc State Clearinghouse