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Home My WebLink About20120620 Ver 1_401 Application_20120612@McGifl A S S O C I A T E S June 20 2012 NC DWQ, 401/ Wetlands Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1650 To Whom It May Concern 20120620 RE Henderson Water Reclamation Facility Vance County North Carolina I am enclosing the following items for review and approval for the subject project ➢ Five (5) Copies of the PCN ➢ Two (2) (24 x 36 ) Copies of the General Civil and Detail sections of the Proposed Plan ➢ Three (3) (11 x 17 ) Copies of the General Civil and Detail sections of the Proposed Plan ➢ One (1) Copies of USGS Map and Location Map ➢ Check Number 63340 in the amount of $240 00 If you have any comments or questions regarding this submission please do not hesitate to call me at (828) 328 2024 Sincerely aATES P A FFMAN PE CPESC Senior Project Engineer GRH 12 kip � cc Mr A Ray Gnffin Jr City Manager v Mr Frank Frazier Assistant City Manager JUN 2 1 2012 Mr Tom Spain Water Reclamation Director Mr James Lastmger US Army Corps of Engineers w &�'�� k rry Mr Andy Lovingood PE McGill Associates Mr Doug Chapman, PE McGill Associates File F\2012 PROJECTS \12 01100 CITY OF HENDERSON Letter 2012 06 20 doc n g • P l a n n i n g . 1 P O Bov 1136 Hicbort NC 28603 1240 19th St Lane Hiebai t Office 828 378 20 4 Far V8 328 3870 / WRF Improvements \02_Design Phase\Reports\Permit PCN\DWQTransmittal E n g I n e e r i McGill Associates PA n a n c e NC X8601 `O�OF W AT F9QG �' r O T 20120620 Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification PC Form rZ A Applicant Information 1 Processing la Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps ®Section 404 Permit ❑Section 10 Permit 1b 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 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 N 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 Henderson Water Reclamation Facility Improvements 2b County Vance 2c Nearest municipality / town City of Henderson 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 City of Henderson 3b Deed Book and Page No Book 540 Page 0357 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) JUN 2 1 3d Street address PO Box 1434 3e City state zip Henderson North Carolina 3f Telephone no (252) 430 5700 3g Fax no 3h Email address ffrazier @ci henderson nc us Page 1 of 11 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 Doug Chapman PE 5b Business name (d applicable) McGill Associates P A 5c Street address 124019` Street Lane NW 5d City state zip Hickory North Carolina 28601 5e Telephone no (828) 328 2024 5f Fax no (828) 328 3870 5g Email address doug Chapman @mcgillengineers com Page 2 of 11 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version B Project Information and Prior Project History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) 0210 01009 1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 36 3262 Longitude 784137 (DD DDDDDD) (DD DDDDDD) 1 c Property size 2103 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to Nutbush Creek proposed project 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water Impaned Waters C (Aquatic Life Secondary Recreation Fresh Water) 2c River basin Roanoke 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 The site is currently used as a wastewater treatment facility 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 000 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 1920 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The project will replace four processing steps currently in use with a new oxidation ditch system 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used The project will involve the removal and/ or abandonment of various structures and underground pipes The project will involve the construction of various structures including but not limited to an oxidation ditch settling tanks lift stations and office facilities The project will also involve the construction of underground gravity and pressure lines Equipment used will include typical excavation equipment 4 Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / 0 Yes ❑ No ® Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments 0 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) I 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 0 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 11 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version 6 Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes explain Page 4 of 11 PCN Form — Version 13 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 — non404 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 — non404 width (linear Temporary M (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ❑ P ®T Excavation UT Nutbush ® PER ❑ INT ® Corps ❑ DWQ 5 15 S2 ❑ P ®T Excavation UT Nutbush ® PER ❑ INT ® Corps ❑ DWQ 13 15 S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ POT ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 30 31 Comments Page 5 of 11 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version 4 Open Wafer 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 indt ualiy 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 01 ❑ PEI T 02 ❑P ❑T 03 ❑ PEI T 04 ❑P ❑T 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments 5 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) 5l Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction 6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected npanan 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 ❑T El Yes ❑ No B2 ❑P El Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P ❑Yes ❑ No 6h Total buffer impacts 61 Comments Page 6 of 11 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version D Impact Jusbficabon and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project The proposed crossings are at a near 90 degree angle to the stream to limit the amount of impacts 1b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques The stream will be bypassed around the trench during construction and the stream will be returned to its existing contours 2 Compensatory Mibgabon 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 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 11 PCN Form — Version 13 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 mitigation? ❑ Yes ® No 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 Zone 6c Reason for impact 6d Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 15 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 8of11 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version E Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 Diffuse Flow Plan 1a 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 2 Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 18% 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why The project does not meet the high density threshold 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? n/a ❑ 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 ❑ HOW 4a Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply [] ORW (check all that apply) ❑ Session Law 2006 -246 ❑ Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 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 11 PCN Form — Version 13 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)*? 1 c 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 ❑ Yes ❑ No letter ) 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 n 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 The project involves improvements to the existing water reclamation facility for the City of Henderson The plant will remain operational throughout construction and all wastewater generated from the proposed project will be treated on site Page 10 of 11 PCN Form — Version 13 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? 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 Habitat? http Uwww fws gov /nc es/es /countyfr html 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 floridamanne org /efh_coraVims /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? http / /gis ncdcr gov/hpoweb/ 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 fill will occur within a designated floodway 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? www floodmapsnc gov Frank Frazier, Assistant City Manager At"O ¢ tt-2— ApplicanttAgen Signature Date Applicant/Agent s Printed Name g (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided j Page 1 l of 11 PCN Form — Version 13 December 10 2008 Version W—Ar US/�� U S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR I" ,d. np HENDERERSONQUADRANGLE � � U S GEOLOGICAL 40v US Topo 75-MlK TESERIES w P, d&..d by dr U ad S . 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