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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A Applicant Information
1 Processing
1 a Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps © Section 404 Permit © Section 10 Permit
1 b Specify Nationwide Permit(NWP) number 3 or General Permit(GP) number
1 c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? © Yes ❑ No
1d 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 For the record only for DWQ For the record only for Corps Permit
because written approval is not required? 401 Certification
❑Yes © No ❑Yes © No
if 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 ❑ Yes © No
or in lieu fee program
1g Is the project located in any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1h © Yes ❑No
below
1 h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? © Yes ❑ No
2 Project Information
2a Name of project Newport River Trestle Replacement EC 84 3
2b County Carteret
2c Nearest municipality/town Newport NC
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 North Carolina Railroad Company
3b Deed Book and Page No
3c Responsible Party(for LLC if Norfolk Southern Corp (Jonathan Hocker PE)
applicable)
3d Street address 1200 Peachtree Street NE Bldg Box 142
3e City state zip Atlanta GA 30309
3f Telephone no [phone]
3g Fax no [phone]
3h Email address Jonathan hocker@nscorp corn
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4 Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a Applicant is ❑ Agent © Other specify
4b Name Jonathan Hocker PE
4c Business name Norfolk Southern Corp
(if applicable)
4d Street address 1200 Peachtree Street NE Bldg Box 142
4e City state zip Atlanta GA 30309
4f Telephone no [phone]
4g Fax no [phone]
4h Email address Jonathan hocker @nscorp corn
5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a Name James A Byrd PE
5b Business name HNTB Corporation
Of applicable)
5c Street address 343 E Six Forks Road Suite 200
5d City state zip Raleigh NC 27609
5e Telephone no [phone]
5f Fax no [phone]
5g Email address Jabyrd @hntb corn
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B Project Information and Prior Project History
1 Property Identification
la Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) N/A
lb Site coordinates(in decimal degrees) Latitude 34 77837 Longitude 76 853765
lc Property size acres N/A Railroad R/W
2 Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water to proposed project Newport River
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water Class C
2c River basin White Oak River
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 existing condition of the site is mostly forested outside the railroad corridor
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property N/A Railroad R/W
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams(intermittent and perennial)on the property N/A Railroad R/W
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
The purpose of the project is to replace the existing bridge which has poor pile condition with a serviceable railroad bridge on the same alignment
3e Descnbe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used
See attached Project Narrative
4 Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the ❑Yes © No ❑ Unknown
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property/ Comments
project(including all prior phases) in the past?
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 Of 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 IM No ❑Unknown
this project(including all prior phases) in the past?
5b If yes explain in detail according to help file instructions
6 Future Project Plans
6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes © No
6b If yes explain
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C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 1 Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project(check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands © Streams—tnbutaries ❑ 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 impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction Area of
number Corps(404 10) or impact
Permanent(P)or DWQ (401 other) (acres)
Temporary(T)
W1 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W2 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W3 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W4 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W5 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W6 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
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 (PER) or Type of Average Impact
number intermittent(INT)" jurisdiction stream length
Permanent(P)or width (linear
Temporary(T) (feet) feet)
S1 T Removal of Existing Piers Newport River PER Corps 210 30
S2 Choose one
S3 Choose one
S4 Choose one
S5 Choose one
S6 Choose one
3h Total stream and tributary impacts 30
31 Comments
There are three(3)existing masonry piers with footprints of approximately 30 x8 for two of them and 20 x6 for one that are to be removed as part of
the project
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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 Of applicable) Type of impact Waterbody Area of impact(acres)
Permanent(P) or type
Temporary(T)
01 Choose one Choose
02 Choose one Choose
03 Choose one Choose
04 Choose one Choose
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
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts(acres) Stream Impacts(feet) Upland
purpose of pond (acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes permit ID no
5i 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 Project is in which protected basin? ❑Neuse ❑ Tar Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑Other
6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g
Buffer Impact Reason for impact Stream name Buffer Zone 1 Zone 2
number— mitigation impact impact
Permanent(P)or required? (square (square
Temporary(T) feet) feet)
B1 Yes/No
B2 Yes/No
B3 Yes/No
B4 Yes/No
B5 Yes/No
B6 Yes/No
6h Total Buffer Impacts
6i Comments
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D Impact Justification and Mitigation
1 Avoidance and Minimization
la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
The proposed concrete trestle will be constructed on the same alignment as the existing timber and steel trestle and the limits of construction will not
exceed the existing roadbed footprint
1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
All construction of the proposed trestle and removal of the existing timber trestle and piles will be performed with rail mounted equipment Demolition of
the three masonry piers will proceed with equipment staged on a barge in the river A series of BMP s will be employed to prevent construction/
demolition debris from leaving the control of the Railroad
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
Type Choose one Quantity
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Choose one Quantity
Type Choose one 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 Choose one
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
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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)
6h Comments
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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
2 Stormwater Management Plan
2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A
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 capture any stormwater
2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan
2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? N/A
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
apply(check all that apply) ❑ USMP
❑Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ['Yes ❑No
attached?
4 DWQ Stormwater Program Review
OCoastal counties
DHOW
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
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F Supplementary Information
1 Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a 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)?
lc 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)9
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
N/A the proposed project or available capacity of the subject facility
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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 DI 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
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS website http//fws gov/
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program website http//portal ncdenr org/web/nhp/home
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?
NC Marine Fisheries website http//portal ncdenr org/web/mf/
NC Wildlife Resource Commission website http//ncwildlife 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 Preservation Office http//www hpo ncdcr gov
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
The project meets NC FMP No Rise criteria by providing equal or greater conveyance when compared to the existing structure
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
NC Flood Mapping Website http//www ncfloodmaps corn
Jonathan Hocker PE / i�_ 10 10 2012
Applicant/Agent s Printed Name ii`plicant/Agent s Signature Date
(Agent''signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided)
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Project Narrative
Trestle EC-84 3 - Newport, NC
Newport River Crossing
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this project is to replace the existing Norfolk Southern Railroad timber trestle
crossing over the Newport River at milepost EC 84 3 in Newport NC with a 229 0 precast
concrete trestle The crossing is located in Zone AE of FIRM Map number 3720634800J
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The existing Newport River crossing is a 209 3 open deck timber trestle consisting of 1 50
2 steel swing span and 16 - timber spans of various lengths in a 200 right of way The
existing substructure consists of 3 masonry piers and 18 timber pile bents At spans 4 6 9 &
10 the existing timber piers are supplemented with pipe pile bents The Newport River is
located in the White Oak River Basin and classified Class C waters at the crossing In
accordance with the Land Cover and Use guide adopted by North Carolina the land cover
outside the existing railroad roadbed is categorized as a Bottomland and Wet Hardwoods
Forest Land (413) No detailed environmental investigations or surveys have been performed
at the site since all proposed construction will be within the limits of the existing roadbed
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
The proposed Newport River crossing will be a 229 0 trestle consisting of 11 precast
prestressed concrete spans supported on precast concrete caps and 12 75 steel pipe piles
The pipe piles will be filled with cast in place concrete after they are driven The proposed
trestle will be constructed on the same alignment as the existing trestle and will include
approximately 4 700 of approach improvements These approach improvements are the
result of raising the grade of the trestle to meet the navigational clearances required by
CAMA The proposed trestle also provides an increased hydraulic opening area (conveyance)
as compared to the existing structure resulting in a No Rise condition
As noted above all work associated with this project will be within the footprint of the existing
roadbed so there will be no environmental impacts other than temporary impacts for removal
of the existing trestle and piers Except as noted below all work of constructing the proposed
trestle and removing the existing timber and steel piers will be performed in top down
fashion using rail mounted equipment which will access the work area via the track Since the

proposed alignment is the same as the existing alignment this work will be conducted
between regularly scheduled trains and in some cases during a prearranged track outage of
longer duration (up to 24 hours) Construction materials and various tools will be staged on
high ground at the Willis Farm Road grade crossing just east of the work area The staging
area will also include an enclosed wash down area for concrete trucks
Track profile adjustments will be done in stages to accommodate proposed trestle
construction Prior to construction the track surface will be lifted just enough to maintain
vertical alignment of the track surface during staged trestle construction Final track profile
will be achieved after the proposed trestle is completely constructed
The work of demolishing and removing existing masonry abutments and piers will be
performed from the river with barge mounted equipment Due to the amount of time required
for these operations they cannot be accomplished during span change out operations while
still keeping the track in service Therefore this work will be done after completion of the
proposed trestle