20211043 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210624

I I DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
June 1,2021 Ver4.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
6 Yes
✓ No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
R Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS#Assigned* Version#*
20211043 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
✓ No payment required
6 Fee received Reviewing Office*
✓ Fee needed-send electronic notification Central Office-[phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Ryan Conchilla:eads\rjconchilla
Information for Initial Review
la.Name of project:
Widening and improvements of NC 211 from US 15-501 in Aberdeen to SR 1244(West Palmer Street)/SR 1311(Mockingbird Hill Road)in Raeford.(Central)
1a.Who is the Primary Contact?*
Gordon Cashin
lb.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
6/24/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Devil Gut Branch,QuevMiffle Creek,Mountain Creek,Buffalo Creek,Toneys Creek and Rockfish
Creek.
Basin
Lumber
Water Classification
C(multiple streams),B(Rockfish Creek),C:Sw(Toney's Creek)
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.051455 -79.343141
A. Processing Information
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Moore
Hoke
Is this a NCDMS Project
✓ Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
6 Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
6 Yes r No

(NCDOT only)T.I.P.or state project number:
R-5709
WBS#(2)
50205.1.1
Pre-Filing Meeting Information
Is this a courtesy copy notification?*
C Yes r No
ID# Version
Pre-fling Meeting or Request Date
5/12/2021
Attach documentation of Pre-Filing Meeting Request here:
Click the upload button or drag and drop ties here to attach docurrent
R-5709 4C Final Minutes 20210615.pdf 196.33KB
Pie type rust be FCF
1a.Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps:
fJ Section 404 Permit(wetlands,streams and waters,Clean Water Act)
f-Section 10 Permit(navigable waters,tidal waters,Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
✓ Yes
r No
lb.What type(s)of permit(s)do you wish to seek authorization?
fJ Nationwide Permit(NWP)
fJ Regional General Permit(RGP)
f-Standard(IP)
1c.Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
✓ Yes r No
Nationwide Permit(NWP)Number: 57-Electric Utility Line and Telecommunications Activities-(frequently used)
NWP Numbers(for multiple NWPS):
Regional General Permit(RGP)Number: 198200031-NCDOT Bridges,Widening Projects 2015
RGP Numbers(for multiple RGPS):
ld.Type(s)of approval sought from the DWR:
I7 401 Water Quality Certification-Regular f-401 Water Quality Certification-Express
f-Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit f- Riparian Buffer Authorization
f- Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le.Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? *
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: r Yes r No
For the record only for Corps Permit: r Yes r No
If.Is this an after-the-fact permit application?*
✓ Yes rNo
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes r No
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes rNo
1h.Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
✓ Yes r No
1j.Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
✓ Yes r No

B. Applicant Information
_ l
1d.Who is applying for the permit?
[J Owner r Applicant(other than owner)
le.Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
C Yes a No
2.Owner Information
2a.Name(s)on recorded deed:
Multiple properties
2b.Deed book and page no.:
2c.Contact Person:
2d.Address
Street Address
1000 Birch Ridge Drive
Address Line 2
Oty State/Province/legion
Raleigh NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
27610 USA
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b.Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
lc.Nearest municipality/town:
Aberdeen and Raeford
2. Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
2c.Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
Oty State/Rovince/legion
Postal/Zip code Country
3.Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Devil Gut Branch,Quewhiffle Creek,Mountain Creek,Buffalo Creek,Toneys Creek and Rockfish
Creek.
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C(multiple streams),B(Rockfish Creek),C:Sw(Toney's Creek)
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
Lumber
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
03040203
4. Project Description and History
4a.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 project lies in the outer coastal plain physiographic region(Sandhills)of North Carolina.Topography in the project vicinity is characterized by broad,sandy ridges and long,less
sandy slopes.Elevations in the study area range from 270-550 feet above sea level.Land use in the project vicinity consists of mixed forestland,agriculture,commercial,and
residential.
4b.Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project(including all prior phases)in the past?*
✓ Yes f• No r Unknown
4f.List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
14.79
4g.List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4,600
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce traffic congestion and travel delays,and correct roadway deficiencies along NC 211 within the project limits.
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
STIP Project No.R-5709 proposes to widen approximately 15.4 miles of NC 211 in Moore and Hoke Counties.The existing two-lane roadway is proposed to be widened to a four lane
divided roadway with a grass median and reduced conflict intersections.A 30-foot wide raised median is proposed in Moore County(50 mph design speed)and a 46-foot wide
depressed median is proposed in Hoke County(60 mph design speed).There will be curb and gutter with 5-foot sidewalks on both sides of NC 211 in Aberdeen and on the south side
of NC 211 from Gable Drive to the project terminus in Raeford.
Widening is proposed primarily along the existing alignment.Hills/crests and valleys/sags will be flattened to correct problems with the existing alignment such as sight distance.
Dual bridges with 5.5-foot sidewalks will carry NC 211 over the Aberdeen&Rockfish Railroad just east of Central Drive in Aberdeen(Moore County),eliminating the at-grade railroad
crossing.NC 211 will be realigned to eliminate the existing at-grade railroad crossing at Reservation Road(Hoke County).This new section of roadway will also include dual bridges
over the railroad.
Standard roadbuilding equipment will be used.Utilities will be adjusted along the project as needed.
5.Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
6 Yes r No 6 Unknown
Comments:
PJD package submitted for review on 6/8/21
5b.If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,what type of determination was made?*
✓ Preliminary f Approved r Not Verified C Unknown C N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2018-02283
5c.If 5a is yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name(if known): Pete Stafford,Hal Bain,John Merritt
Agency/Consultant Company: RK&K
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a.Is this a phased project?*
✓ Yes f No
Are any other NWP(s),regional general permit(s),or individual permits(s)used,or intended to be used,to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
N/A
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la.Where are the impacts associated with your project?(check all that apply):
r7 Wetlands I7 Streams-tributaries 1 Buffers
17 Open Waters E Pond Construction
2.Wetland Impacts
2a.Site#*(?) 2a1 Reason(?) 2b.Impact type*(?) 2c.Type of W.* 2d.W.name* 2e.Forested* 2f.Type of 2g.Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*
1 roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WB Yes Both 0.020
(acres)
1 excavation P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WB Yes Both 0.008
(acres)

2 roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WA Yes Both 0.074
(acres)
2 excavation P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WA Yes Both 0.006
(acres)
5 roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WF Yes Both 0.019
(acres)
6 roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WG Yes Both 0.057
(acres)
6 roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WG Yes Both 0.027
(acres)
6A roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WG2 Yes Both 0.002
(acres)
6A excavation P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WG2 Yes Both 0.027
(acres)
7 roadway fill P Seep WH Yes Both 0.062
(acres)
7 excavation P Seep WH Yes Both 0.005
(acres)
9 roadway fill P Small-Basin Wetland WJ Yes Both 0.014
(acres)
10 roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WI Yes Both 0.192
(acres)
11 roadway fill P Small-Basin Wetland WM Yes Both 0.072
(acres)
12 roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WL Yes Both 0.289
(acres)
13 excavation P Seep WN No Both 0.016
(acres)
17 roadway fill P Seep WP Yes Both 0.820
(acres)
17 roadway fill T Seep WP Yes Both 0.010
(acres)
18 roadway fill P Bottomland Hardwood Forest WQ Yes Both 0.540
(acres)
19 roadway fill P Small-Basin Wetland WR Yes Both 0.030
(acres)
21 roadway fill P Small-Basin Wetland NTT Yes Both 0.020
(acres)
2g.Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g.Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.010 2.300
2g.Total Wetland Impact
2.310
21.Comments:
Site 19 has 13 SF of wetland WR that is outside of the fill slope.This area will be considered as a total take.There will be 0.82 acre of hand clearing in
wetlands.There will be 0.08 acre of temporary fill in wetlands in the hand clearing areas for erosion control measures.
3. Stream Impacts
3a.Reason for impact(?) 3b.lmpact type* 3c.Type of impact* 3d.S.name* 3e.Stream Type* 3f.Type of 3g.S.width* 3h.Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1 RCP installation Permanent Culvert Site 3(SA) Perennial Both 4 183
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S2 RCP installation Temporary Culvert Site 3(SA) Perennial Both 4 20
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S3 bank stabilization Permanent Bank Stabilization Site 4(SD) Perennial Both 6 20
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S4 bank stabilization Temporary Bank Stabilization Siite 4(SD) Perennial Both 6 12
Average(feet) (linear feet)
s5 RCP installation Permanent Culvert Site 8(SC) Perennial Both 6 85
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S6 RCP installation Temporary Culvert Site 8(SC) Perennial Both 6 53
Average(feet) (linear feet)

S7 bank stabilization Permanent Bank Stabilization Site 8(SC) Perennial Both 6 26
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S8 RCP installation Permanent Culvert Site 10(SE) Perennial Both 3 70
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S9 RCP installation Permanent Culvert Site 14(SF) Perennial Both 5 185
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S10 RCP installation Permanent Culvert Site 15(SJ) Intermittent Both 6 140
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S11 RCP installation Temporary Culvert Site 15(SJ) Intermittent Both 6 11
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S12 RCP installation Permanent Culvert Site 16(SG) Perennial Both 3 116
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S13 bank stabilization Permanent Stabilization Site 16(SG) Perennial Both 3 20
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S14 bank stabilization Temporary Stabilization Site 16(SG) Perennial Both 3 11
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S15 RCP installation Temporary Culvert Siite 18(SH) Perennial Both 3 26
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S16 channel relocation Permanent Other Site 18(SH) Perennial Both 3 213
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S17 bank stabilization Permanent Stabilization Site 18(SH) Perennial Both 3 15
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S18 bank stabilization Temporary Stabilization Site 18(SH) Perennial Both 3 12
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S19 roadway fill Permanent Fill Site 22(SM) Intermittent Both 4 341
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S20 roadway fill Temporary Fill Site 22(SM) Intermittent Both 4 12
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S21 RCP installation Permanent Culvert Site 22A(SK) Perennial Both 9 6
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S22 bank stabilization Permanent Stabilization Site 22A(SK) Perennial Both 9 23
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S23 bank stabilization Temporary Stabilization Site 22A(SK) Perennial Both 9 3
Average(feet) (linear feet)
3i.Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i.Total permanent stream impacts: 3i.Total temporary stream impacts:
1,443 160
3i.Total stream and ditch impacts:
1603
3j.Comments:
4. Open Water Impacts
4a. Site# 4a1.Impact Reason 4b.Impact type 4c.Name of waterbody 4d.Activity type 4e.Waterbodytype 4f.Impact area
3 RCP P SA Culverts Tributary 0.02
3 RCP T SA Culverts Tributary 0.01
4 bank stabilization P SD Stabilization Tributary 0.00
4 bank stabilization T SD Stabilization Tributary 0.00
8 RCP P SC Culverts Tributary 0.01
8 RCP T SC Culverts Tributary 0.01
8 bank stabilization P SC Stabilization Tributary 0.00
10 RCP P SE Culverts Tributary 0.00
14 RCP P SF Culverts Tributary 0.02
15 RCP I P SJ Culverts Tributary 0.01
15 RCP T SJ I Culverts Tributary 0.00
16 RCP P SG Culverts Tributary 0.01

16 bank stabilization P SG Stabilization Tributary 0.01
16 bank stabilization T SG Stabilization Tributary 0.01
18 RCP T SH Culverts Tributary 0.01
18 channel relocation P SH Fill Tributary 0.02
18 bank stabilization P SH Stabilization Tributary 0.01
18 bank stabilzation T SH Stabilization Tributary 0.01
20 fill P PE ditch to pond Fill Ditch 0.01
22 fill P SM Fill Tributary 0.02
22 fill T SM Fill Tributary 0.01
22A RCP P SK Culverts Tributary 0.01
22A RCP T SK Culverts Tributary 0.01
22A bank stabilzation P SK Stabilization Tributary 0.01
4g.Total temporary open water Impacts: 4g.Total permanent open water impacts:
0.07 0.16
4g.Total open water impacts:
0.23
4h.Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation C^U
1.Avoidance and Minimization
1a.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The project was developed via the NEPA/404 Merger process.As detailed in the Merger Handout dated June 3,2020,avoidance and minimization of
impacts were incorporated throughout the project development process.The choice of widening side on several project segments was driven by
wetland and stream avoidance(see 4A signature form).After the widening side was selected(CP 2 and CP 2-Revisited),additional avoidance and
minimization measures were incorporated through design refinements,such as shifting U-turn bulbs,minor adjustments to the alignment,revising
intersection design,steepening slopes,and the addition of pipes for wildlife passage at the request of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
lb.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
NCDOT will employ hand clearing where possible.Other minimization measures include:
1.Steepening of roadway fill slopes within jurisdictional areas.
2.Stormwater was designed to avoid direct discharge into jurisdictional features to the maximum extent practicable.
3.Stormwater design velocities entering jurisdictional features have been mitigated to be non-erosive(less than 2 fps).
4.Open shoulder sections were maximized to promote sheet flow from the roadway.
5.Diffuse flow provided at outlets that do not have a well defined outfall.
2. Compensatory Mitigation 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?
r: Yes C No
2c.If yes,mitigation is required by(check all that apply):
I7 DWR fJ Corps
2d.If yes,which mitigation option(s)will be used for this project?
r'Mitigation bank fJ Payment to in-lieu fee r Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a.Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached.
( Yes C No
4b.Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet) 4c.If using stream mitigation,what is the stream temperature:
1443 warm
4e.Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
4d.Buffer mitigation requested(DWR only): (acres)
(square feet) 1.3
4f.Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres) 4g.Coastal(tidal)wetland mitigation requested:
1.0 (acres)

4h.Comments
6. Buffer mitigation(State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules)-required by DWR
6a.Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation?If yes,you must fill out this entire form-please contact DWR for more
information.
C Yes f•No
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a.Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
✓ Yes C No
If no,explain why:
NC Riparian Buffer Rules do not apply to the Lumber Basin.
2.Stormwater Management Plan
2a.Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
t Yes C No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a.Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/state/local)funds or the use of public(federal/state)land?*
( Yes C No
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(North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)?*
(* Yes C No
1c.If you answered"yes"to the above,has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
C Yes f• No
Comments:*
A Minimum Criteria Determination Checklist was prepared for the project.This type of documentation does not require review by the State Clearing
House.
2.Violations(DWR Requirement)
2a.Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules(15A NCAC 2H.0500),Isolated Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 2H.1300),or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules(15A NCAC 2B.0200)?*
C Yes 6 No
3. Cumulative Impacts(DWR Requirement)
3a.Will this project result in additional development,which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
C Yes 0' No
3b.If you answered"no,"provide a short narrative description.
NCDOT completed a Land Use Scenario Assessment Report in December 2019.This report concluded that,based upon the qualitative analysis,
indirect land use impacts are not likely,and an Indirect and Cumulative Effects Assessment was not required for this project.
4.Sewage Disposal(DWR Requirement)
4a.Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
C Yes r No C N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat(Corps Requirement)
5a.Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
6 Yes C No
5b.Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
( Yes C No

5c.If yes,indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d.Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes G No r Unknown
5e.Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
✓ Yes r No
5j.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS County List,IPaC,Coordination with USFWS.Updated surveys were conducted as needed in June 2021.
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a.Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
✓ Yes allo
6b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NMFS Essential Fish Habitat map data.
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 status?*
✓ Yes r No
7b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
Programmatic MCDC documentation
8. Flood Zone Designation(Corps Requirement)
8a.Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
✓ Yes rNo
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Flood Risk Information System
Miscellaneous
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Comments
NCDWR:
Written approval from DWR is required for the GP 31 however with the NW 57,it does not appear DWR's authorization will require an Individual 401 WQC as impacts due to utility
relocations falling below requirements for written approval.
Signature
*
17 By checking the box and signing below,I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true,accurate,and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief;and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true,accurate,and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a"transaction"subject to Chapter 66,Article 40 of the NC General Statutes(the"Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66,Article 40 of the NC General Statutes(the"Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature;AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Mack Christopher Rivenbark Ill
Signature
ifaC4e. Rt 4 ,111
Date
6/24/2021