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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120579 Ver 1_401 Application_20120612Martin Marietta Materials 8710 Red Oak Blvd Suite 540 Charlotte, NC 28217 Ph 704- 409 -1475 Fax 704 - 527 -9283 To NCDWQ - 401 Wetlands Unit 1612 Main Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 201 20579 Transmittal Letter May 29 2012 Martin Marietta Materials A A Attention Cyndi Karoly Re Thomasville Quarry PCN (0� T-P A, H ML We are sending you ❑ Shop Drawings ❑ Copy of Letter ❑ Total Quantity ErPrints ❑ Change Order ❑ Plans ❑ Other ❑ Reproducible ❑ Samples Cover letter Copies Description 1 Cover letter 5 Mine Site Plan, Existing Conditions Map, Proposed Conditions Map 1 USGS Maps Soil Survey Maps 1 Check for PCN Fee #01287541 $240 00 / v ` S► tur These are transmitted as checked below eBranch Er For Approval ❑ For Your Use ❑ As Requested ❑ Approved as Submitted ❑ Resubmit copies for approval ❑ Approved as Noted ❑ Submit [ #] copies for distribution ❑ Returned for Corrections ❑ Return [ #] corrected prints Comments Copy to / v ` S► tur �/ X'/-/ I Martin Marietta Materials May 29 2012 Ms Cyndi Karoly NC DWQ 401 Wetlands Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1617 Re Martin Marietta Thomasville Quarry PCN Notification Dear Ms Karoly Please find the attached PCN for impacting 90 LF of perennial stream at Martin Marietta s Thomasville Quarry This notification is for the extension of the entrance road culvert No wetland impacts are expected with the extension of this culvert A PCN submittal package has been sent to Mr Steve Kichefski with the Army Corp of Engineers I have included the PCN fee of $240 00 Should you have any questions or need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 409 -1475 or via e-mail atjay mvens@martmmanetta com Smcer Jay Nivens Environmental Engineer Martin Marietta. Materials Inc 8701 Red Oak Blvd Suite 540 Charlotte NC 28217 dwq coverletter 5 29 12 docx O�0F W ATF9oG o -c 20120579 Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification PC Form A Applicant Informatio k 1 Processing 1 a Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps j ®Section 404 Permit El Section 10°Permit 1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 39 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 1 e 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 Martin Marietta s Thomasville Quarry Entrance Road Culvert Expansion 2b County Davidson 2c Nearest municipality / town Thomasville NC 2d Subdivision name p 2e NCDOT only T I P or state project no Wm- 91 3 Owner Information JUN l 1 2012 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed Martin Marietta Materials Inc 3b Deed Book and Page No DB 892 PG 309 ate�Branch 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) 3d Street address 8701 Red Oak Blvd Suite 540 3e City state zip Charlotte NC 28217 3f Telephone no 704 409 1475 3g Fax no 704 527 9283 3h Email address day rnvens @martinmarietta com Page 1 of 12 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) 4d Street address 4e City state zip 4f 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 Page 2 of 12 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) Tax Parcel ID 163440000015 1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 35 852670 Longitude 8016047 (DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD) 1c Property size 350 00 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to Habmy Creek Tributary proposed project 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water C 2c River basin Yadkin PeeDee 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 Hardrock quarrying mining and extraction operation located adjacent to the City of Thomasville 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0 00 Acres 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 7 052 feet 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The purpose of this project is to extend the existing culvert for the entrance road which will allow for the widening of the roadway and the stabilization of the existing and proposed fill slopes 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used The current condition of the entrance road constructed in the early 1970 s does not provide a safe passage for company and customer traffic The existing fill slopes have also been constructed beyond the maximum grade to allow for permanent stabilization The proposed impacts to the stream will allow us to property design and construct a roadway with sufficient width and provide stable fill slopes to prevent erosion and degradation of the stream Martin Marietta proposes to extend the existing 72 CMP culvert 90 LF which will allow for the proposed improvements Permanent stabilization will be provided on all of the exposed areas immediately upon completion of the project This project will require approval from the NC Division of Land Resources NCDENR Land Quality Section and in compliance with the NC Mining Act 4 Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown Comments A NC Stream ID has been completed by Martin Marietta staff 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination what type Preliminary El Final of determination was made? 4c If yes who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company Name (if known) Other 4d If yes list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation 5 Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b If yes explain in detail according to help file instructions Page 3 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 6 Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes explain Page 4 of 12 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 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 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 Culverts Fill Unnamed tributary of Habmy Creek ® PER ❑ Corps 3 95 Tributary ❑ 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 95 31 Comments Page 5 of 12 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 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P 03 ❑P ❑T 04 ❑P ❑T 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments 6 Pond or Lake Construction 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 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 impact required? B1 ❑P [IT El Yes ❑ No B2 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No 6h Total buffer impacts 61 Comments Page 6 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version D Impact Justification and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization 1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project Martin Marietta proposes to extend the existing 72 CMP installed in a stream flowing into a Unnamed Tributary of Hamby Creek The existing entrance road which was constructed in the early 1970 s is the primary entrance and only access our customers have between our products the office and scale location This road also serves as an internal road for quarry traffic The current location of the existing entrance road only crosses the stream once We have installed gabions as slope protection measures and roadside barriers to try and minimize erosion improve slope stability and maxamize the width and saftey of the road The proposed fill slope will be constructed at a ratio of 2 1 this will allow us to minimize the amount of stream impacts needed provide stable slopes and a safer roadway width This connection is our only customer access and is a vital part to the economic and safe operation of the quarry 1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques Once approval has been obtained from the Division of Land Resources Land Quality Section and prior to the land clearing phase the clearing limits for the roadway and impact areas of the stream will be determined and properly flagged Proir to land clearing erosion and sediment control devices will be installed to maintain water quality of the unnamed tributary Once installation of the pipe is finalized and construction activities have been completed the area shall be seeded and stabilized to prevent erosion and sedimentation A 50 wide natural buffer will be maintained along the remaining length of the unnamed tributaries that traverses the property as required by the NC Mining Act 2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ® No impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State? 2b If yes mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c If yes which mitigation option will be used for this ❑ Payment to in lieu fee program project? ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c Comments 4 Complete if Making a Payment to In lieu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation stream temperature ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4f Non riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested acres 4h Comments 5 Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a if using a permittee responsible mitigation plan provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan Page 7 of 12 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 buffer mitigation2 ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes themidentify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required Zone 6c Reason for impact 6d Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1 5 6f Total buffer mitigation required 6g If buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to private mitigation bank permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration payment into an approved in lieu fee fund) 6h Comments Page 8 of 12 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 El No Comments 2 Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? <2% 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why During construction adequate sediment and erosion control measures will be provided in compliance with the NC Mining Act which incorporates the requirements of the NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act Once the pipe has been installed and the work is complete and stabilized the sediment and erosion control measures will be removed The quarry facility currently has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) in place as required by the NPDES General Stormwater Permit ( #NCG020000) that has been issued by the Division of Water Quality for this facility 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan ❑ Certified Local Government 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local government s jurisdiction is this project? ❑ Phase II 3b Which of the following locally implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4 DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑ Coastal counties 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 Page 9 of 12 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? 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 ❑ 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) 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 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 Page 10 of 12 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version 6 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? El Raleigh 5c If yes indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ❑ Asheville 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat9 While this PCN Notification is being reviewed a revision to the Mining Permit will be requested prior to the construction of the propsoed stream crossings During the Mine Permit modification process the NC Division of Land Resources Land Quality Section routes the application through various agencies including the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for review prior to issuance the modified Mine Permit With this project being minor in scope with respect to impacts related to stream and wetlands no issues with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are anticiapated nor have any issues been raised by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on previous mining permit modifications that have been issued for this location 6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitats ❑ Yes ® No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? A review of the mapping site for essential fish habitiat was conducted The link to the website is http //ocean floridamanne org /efh— coral /ims /viewer htm 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? No historical resource was shown on a search of the NC Historic Sites website (http / /www nchistoricsites orgo and the NC Office of Archives and History website (http / /www history ncdcr gov /) In addition the list of properties and districts in North Carolina entered in the National Register of Historic Places was reviewed This list can be found at the following website link http / /www hpo ncdcr gov /nrlist htm Furthermore each time a Mine Permit modification is submitted through the NC Division of Land Resources Land Quality Section the application is routed through the NC Division of Archives & History A Mine Permit modification will be submitted for this project and based on our research we do not anticipate any historical or archeological issues or studies to be required prior to the approval of the Mining Permit modification for this project 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA designated 100 year floodplain? FEI es ® No 8b If yes explain how project meets FEMA requirements 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Based on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) downloaded from the www ncfloodmaps com website F_ Page 11 of 12 PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version R Paxton Badham Tn VP, Land and Environmental Applicant/Agents Printed Name 6 Applicant/Agent s Sig (Agents signature is valid only if an authorization is provided ) from the applicant Date &wt- .7 -t Xof Page 12 of 12 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version