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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20060638 Ver 2_401 Application_20070615 o~- ob38 v2. Pro ress Ener t,~~ g gY File # 13550A2 Ms. Tracey Wheeler Washington Regulatory Field Office US Army Corps of Engineers Post Office Box 1000 Washington, NC 27889-1000 ~~IJRTE~~ c®Pu June 11, 2007 Subject: Requested Approval for Temporary Placement of Intake Pipe into Neuse River Lee Steam Electric Plant Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas Dear Ms. Wheeler: Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas requests Section 10 authorization under NWP #12 to temporarily install an intake pipe into the Neuse River to allow the plant to withdrawal up to 14.4 MGD intermittently to maintain sufficient cooling water in the off-stream cooling pond to ensure adequate operations at the Lee Steam Electric Plant (see enclosed Pre-Construction Notification Application Foam with attachments). This application is the same as those submitted for projects requested in 2002 and 2006 with General Permits granted (ID 200210958 and SAW-2006-32412-196). The temporary intake will only be used in the event the water level in the Neuse River falls below the level of the permanent intake structure located off the man-made bypass canal or the water level is low enough that the temporary pump is needed to supplement the water that can be withdrawn by the permanent intake pumps. At no time during the use of the temporary water intake will our total water withdrawal from the river exceed 17.57 MGD, the maximum withdrawal rate submitted to the Division of Water Resources. The intake pipe will be placed no further than 15 feet away from the river bank and the pump will be placed on high ground on top of a flat bed truck. There will be no land disturbance, or wetland, buffer, or stream impacts associated with the installation of the intake pipe and pump. Because operation of the Lee Steam Electric Plant is critical to CP&L's obligation to ensure adequate electric generation to the community, we would appreciate your review of this request as expeditiously as possible. Further, we request that this permit be granted for a period of 5 years and be able to withdraw water during the entire drought period. This will allow flexibility in the ever changing Neuse River water levels. ~~. .~~ - - ~;"a ~. ;~ . _ v . ~. 4 .-. ± ~i L„ ~n l 1 i~ ~ •~s ~'.1 ~., Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Lee Steam Plant 1677 JId Smithfield Aoad Goldsboro, NC 2753G #'SL~I~tr}. ~ ~o'',', -~V.i1 4„t`r "1~..; j 1. If you have any question or need any further information please contact Ms. Robin Bryson of our Enviroiunental Services Section at (919) 546-3962. Sincerely, ~~ '~L,(.f/~ Tim Hill Plant Manager Lee Steam Electric Plant Enclosures c: Ms. C}mdi Karoly (NCDWQ - 401 Unit) Office Use Only: Form Version March 0~ USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. O l~ ' ~ ~ 3 $ ~ 2- (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) I. Processing ~+~~~T~~~ ~P1( 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ^ Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ® Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ^ 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested NWP 12 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: 4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII, and check here: ^ 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Man~emerrti$,,,~„r~ of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), she ~~~„~~° ~ ~`s ~: II. Applicant Information ~ tJ ti~ ~ ~~~~ ~ 1. Owner/Applicant Information ,~ft:_r~Ar~~, ~>,,, c i~,nq,,~a~,aio=;~ 2;P.~±~'cn Name: Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a progress~nergy Carolinas Mailing Address: 1677 Old Smithfield Road Goldsboro NC 27530 c/o Mr. Tim Hill, Plant Manager Telephone Number: 919-580-3911 Fax Number: E-mail Address: tim.hill(cz~,pgnmail.com 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Robin Bryson Company Affiliation: Progress Enemy Carolinas Mailing Address: 411 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27506 Telephone Number: 919-546-3962 Fax Number: 919-546-4409 E-mail Address: robin.bryson ~p~nmail.com Updated 11/V2005 Page 1 of 8 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Supplemental Temporary Water Intake 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 022579623548 4. Location County: Wayne Nearest Town: Goldsboro Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Raleigh take US 70 East to Goldsboro to approximately 4 miles east of the Johnson County line. Turn right at the intersection of US 70 and NC 581. Follow NC 581 until it intersects with Old Smithfield Road (SR 1007). The entrance to the plant is approximately 1.5 miles on the left. 5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 3 ~ °22.875' `- ~ °N 78 ° 5.077" °W 6. Property size (acres): 1,200 acres (total plant site) 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Neuse River 8. River Basin: Neuse (Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usiadminlmaps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Existing steam electric plant Updated 11/1/200 Pale 2 of 8 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Temporary installation of a 16-inch diameter pipe extending approximately 15 feet from the bank into the Neuse River to substitute for the existing_ water withdrawal capabilities of the Lee Steam Electric Plant. The temporarypumps placed on a truck parked on high ground, will only be used intermittently when the existin ing take pumps are unable to operate at the rated capacity during low water level conditions. The ape will be secured bights which will be removed when the pipe is removed. There will be no impact to the riparian buffer or to wetlands nor will there be any land disturbance. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Cooling pond level must be maintained to ensure electric generation capability from the plant. During low water level periods, the capacity of the existing intake pumps along the man-made bypass canal is insufficient to supply adequate water to the pond. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. Previous requests to install a temporary intake pipe in the Neuse River have been approved. See enclosed General permits ID 200210958 (issued 08/29/2002 SAW-2006-32412-196 (issued 05/30/2006). V. Future Project Plans Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application. Anticipate repeated pipe installation requests during low water or drought conditions in future nears. VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the IInited States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Updated 11/1/2005 Page 3 of 8 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Impacts will be limited to the temporaryplacement of the intake pipe down the bank into the Neuse River. The ape should not extend more than 15 feet from the river bank and should not impede free river passage. 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on map) Type of Impact Type of Wetland (e.g., forested, marsh, herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within 100-year Floodplain (yes/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Area of Impact (acres) N/A Total Wetland Impact (acres) 3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A 4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560. Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent? Stream Width Length Impact (indicate on map) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres) N/A Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Open Water Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody (if applicable) Type of Impact Type of Waterbody ~ (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc.) Area of Impact (acres) 1 Neuse River Temporary obstruction River < 0.01 Total Open Water Impact (acres) < 0.1 Updated 11/1/2005 Page 4 of 8 6. List t he cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project: Stream Impact (acres): ' Wetland Impact (acres): Open Water Impact (acres): < 0.01 Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) < 0.01 Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 7. Isolated Waters Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: Size of watershed draining to pond: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Expected pond surface area: Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. This project will have no impacts to waters wetlands or riparian buffers Temporary withdrawal will not exceed maximum withdrawal rate already registered with the NC Division of Water Resources (for the existing, permanently installed intake structured A screen mesh size approximately 0.1 inch) installed on the end of the temporary pipe will reduce impin ement and entrainment of fish. DENR and USF&WS agreed to support such temporary water diversion/makeup in cooperative document addressin ~ the Quaker Neck Dam removal in 1996. VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to Updated l lll/200 Page ~ of 8 freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current version.). Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. N/A 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the I~TOrth Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at (919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP website at http://«~vw.nceep.net/pag_eslinlieureplace.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Updated I1/1/2005 Page 6 of 8 IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) 1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ^ No 2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ^ No 3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^ X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ^ No 2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. * Impact Required Zone ~~A11f1Ye ~ ot~ Multiplier „,~...,. ~, I 3 (2 for Catawba) 2 1.5 I Total * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. 3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 1 SA NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A Updated 11/1/2005 Page 7 of 8 XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level. N/A XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. N/A XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ^ No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ) Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ne~~~etlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: XV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). ~ ~a-o~t Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Updated 11/1/200 Pale 8 of 8 Attachment 1. Lee Steam Electric Plant Vicinity Map topozane N C W q3 •~ L O Q N A~ W .~, ~sv ~D c-I N c-I OG (~ O ~' O Q ~_ O 'C O Z o ~ C~ N C6 U O O 0 0 0 Attachment 2. Lee Steam Electric Plant Site Map topazone cavrVr +ccec'.k~ ~a.m. a r .~... we a~ c W y y ~! L _ O N ~.-- ~D r-I N O V ~ O 0 L Q ~_ /~ V '~'~ ^~ W a ~ ~ ~ U O ~ Z ~ 0 cn o C~ o0 ~ ~' ~~ 11/21/2005 13:07 FAQ 9105803952 P ENERGI'/LEE PL.a~IT @~ 001 L1.S.A~RMY +CURPS OF ~NGII~TEERS WLLDr.(.1NGTON DISTRICT Action ID. 20021095$ County ~'~` GET`lER.A,L PERMIT (REGIONAL AND ~tATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION property Owner: Carolina Pawer & Li ht Lee Steam Electric Plant Address: 1.677 Old Smithfield Road Goldsboro. NC 27530-9434 Telephone No.: 91.9-580-3911 Size and location of project {water body, road name/number, town, etc.) Proieet is located ad'acent to and within the Neuse River at the Cp&L Lee Steam Electric Y'laztt located at 1677 Old Smithfield Road CSR 100 a roximatel 4 miles east of the Johnston - 'VP'a ue Coon line west of Goldsboro In'~Va ne Coun North Carolina.. Description of activity An»licant proposes to temporarily pace a Hama and intake pipe includin a 0.1 inch screen mesh inntake Lover on hi h round to au tnent coolie water su 1. Applicable I,aw: _ Section 404 ((:lean Water Act, 33 USC x344) X Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403) Authorization: Regional General permit Number Nation~vidc Permit Number I2 your work is authori2ed by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. If your. activity is subject to Section 404 of the Clean. Water Act (as indicated above), before beginninb work you must receive a Section 401 water quality certification from the N.C. Division of'VVater Quality (telephone (919) 733-]78G). For any activity within the hventy coastal counties subject to regulation under the` Coastal Area Management Act {CAIVIA), prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Divisian of Coastal Management {telephone (919) 733-2293. please read and comply with the attached conditions. Any violation of these conditions may ,object the pernuttee to a stop work ~~rder, a restoiatYOn order and/or appropriate legal action. This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the petxx~ittee of the responsibility to obtain any othEr required Federal, State or local approvals/permits. If them are any questions rc~"arding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or The Corps of Engineers regulatory program, plea contact Scott Jones at 252-975-1616 ext. 27. Corps Regulatory Official ~ Date ?9 Au usg t 2U02 Expiration Date of Vey-ificativn 29 August 4 SURVFX PLATS, FIELD SK.ETCFt, WETLAi'~1.D DELINEATION FORMS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF Ft,'EQUIRED OR AVAILABLE. ~S Arr~1+~D ` }~~kT1at~.- i~°~Sht_- ,At3D~' '~CS1~S __' -_. _.. .. .. _...... ....a viva.vva.aaia. 1 OriB.t~V~1/LAB IL:S1V1 l[l.JUUZ ~ Additional Regiaaal and Special Conditions Action I. D. #200110164 CP&L Lee Steam electric Plant a) The permitee understazxds and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Axmy or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause u~ozeasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, tb.e permitee will be required, upon due nvti,ce frtirn the Corps of Engineers, to zemove, relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such removal or alteration. b} The temporary pump will be installed and used intermittently for a total pumping time of two weeks, A screen with mesh size less tlaam or equal to O.I inch will be placed on the intake end of the inlet pipe to limit the anrzouzxfi of debris taken in by the pump and .reduce the impingement and entrainment offish.