20211560 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20211027

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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
June 1,2021 Ver 4.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
Yes
No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Change only if needed.
BIMS#Assigned* Version#*
20211560 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received Reviewing Office*
Fee needed-send electronic notification Asheville Regional Office-[phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Kevin Mitchell:eads\rkmitchell
Information for Initial Review
1a.Name of project:
Chinquapin Bridge 3 Replacement
la.Who is the Primary Contact?*
Dave McHenry
1 b.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
10/27/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Cold Springs Creek
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
C Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.417799 -82.811311
A. Processing Information u
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Haywood
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
Yes No
(NCDOT only)T.I.P.or state project number:

WBS#(?)
DF17614.2044034
Pre-Filing Meeting Information
Is this a courtesy copy notification?*
Yes No
ID# Version
Pre-fling Meeting or Request Date
9/7/2021
Attach documentation of Pre-Filing Meeting Request here:
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Fred Aug 2021_Agency bridge consultation.pdf 774.34KB
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1a.Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit(wetlands,streams and waters,Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit(navigable waters,tidal waters,Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
Yes
No
1 b.What type(s)of permit(s)do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit(NWP)
Regional General Permit(RGP)
Standard(IP)
1c.Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit(NWP)Number: 03-Maintenance
NWP Numbers(for multiple NWPS):
1d.Type(s)of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification-Regular 401 Water Quality Certification-Express
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit Riparian Buffer Authorization
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: Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes No
1f.Is this an after-the-fact permit application?*
Yes No
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1 h.Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1j.Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
Yes No
B. Applicant Information
1d.Who is applying for the permit?
Owner Applicant(other than owner)
le.Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2.Owner Information

2a.Name(s)on recorded deed:
NCDOT Division 14
2b.Deed book and page no.:
2c.Contact Person:
Dave McHenry
2d.Address
Street Address
253 Webster Road
Address Line 2
City State I Province/Region
Sylva NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
28779 USA
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3.Applicant Information(if different from owner)
3a.Name:
NCDOT Division 14
3b.Business Name:
3c.Address
Street Address
253 Webster Road
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Sylva NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
28779 USA
3d.Telephone Number: 3e.Fax Number:
[phone]
3f.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4.Agent/Consultant(if applicable)
4a.Name:
N/A
4b.Business Name:
4c.Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Postal/Zip Code Country
4d.Telephone Number: 4e.Fax Number:
4f.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1.Project Information
1b.Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)

1c.Nearest municipality/town:
2.Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
2c.Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Postal/Zip Code Country
3. Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Cold Springs Creek
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C Tr
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
French Broad
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
0601010603
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 area is a damage bridge across the East Fork Pigeon River in a rural-residential area in southern Haywood County.
4b.Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project(including all prior phases)in the past?*
Yes No Unknown
4f.List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
4g.List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
500
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The project purpose is to replace a bridge damage by TS Fred in August 2021.
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The new bridge will be built upstream of the existing using conventional heavy construction equipment.Once built,the old bridge which handled traffic during new bridge construction,will
be demolished.Impacts of the project will include rip rap protection of the river banks in the vicinity of the new and old bridges.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
NCDOT staff conducted a survey
5b.If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c.If 5a is yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name(if known): Dave McHenry
Agency/Consultant Company: NCDOT Division 14
Other:
6.Future Project Plans
6a.Is this a phased project?*
Yes 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?
no

D. Proposed Impacts Inventory u
1. Impacts Summary
1a.Where are the impacts associated with your project?(check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams-tributaries Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
3a.Reason for impact(?) 3b.lmpact type* 3c.Type of impact* 3d.S.name* ��30.Stream Type* 3f.Type of 3g.S.width* 3h.Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
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S7 bank protection Permanent Bank Stabilization fftk Pigeon River Perennial Both 50 115
Average(feet) Qinear feet)
gy pipe outlet Permanent Rip Rap Fill East Fork Pigeon River Perennial Both 50 21
Average(feet) Qinear feet)
3i.Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i.Total permanent stream impacts: 3i.Total temporary stream impacts:
136 0
3i.Total stream and ditch impacts:
136
3j.Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1.Avoidance and Minimization
la.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The bridge was designed without interior bents to completely span the river.
1 b.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Rock will be placed in front of end bent construction.Erosion controls will be used to avoid erosion into the river during construction.
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?
Yes No
2b.If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation,explain why:
The impacts are for rip rap placement and do not constitute a loss or appreciable degradation of waters.
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 No
If no,explain why:
This is not a riparian buffer area such as Neuse,Tar,or even Catawba.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a.Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?
Yes No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation

1a.Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federallstatellocal)funds or the use of public(federal/state)land?*
Yes No
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(North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)?*
Yes No
Comments:*
This work qualifies for a CE under federal requirements.
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)?*
Yes No
2b Provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a.Will this project result in additional development,which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
Yes No
3b.If you answered"no,"provide a short narrative description.
This is a maintenance project that will not create more access or increase access to areas that could in turn lead to development.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a.Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
Yes No 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?*
Yes No
5b.Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
Yes No
Sc.If yes,indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d.Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No Unknown
What Federal Agency is involved?
FEMA
5e.Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
5f.Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
Yes No
5g.Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
Yes No
5g(1).If yes,have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as staining,guano,bats,etc.?
Yes No
If you answered"Yes"to 5g(1),did you discover any signs of bat use?
Yes No Unknown
5h.Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
Yes No
51.Does this project involve(1)blasting,and/or(2)other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines,such as jackhammers,mechanized pile drivers,etc.?
Yes No
5j.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Site surveys and available data(i.e.IPAC)
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a.Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?
Yes No

6b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NMFS
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 No
7b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
Internal PA Section 106 screening and Tribal coordination
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 is compliant with the NCDOT's MOU with NC Floodplain Administration.It has been designed to not cause a rise.
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
NC Floodplain mapping-Internal NCDOT Hydraulic Unit review.
Miscellaneous
Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review.Documents should be combined into one file when
possible,with a Cover Letter,Table of Contents,and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
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DF17614.2044034_Bridge 430003_Permit application package.pdf 8.69MB
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Comments
Attached is a comprehensive package of application materials.
Signature
*
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:
Dave McHenry
Signature
Date
10/27/2021