20210555 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20211129

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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#*
20210555 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:
BR-0029-Replacement of Bridge 26 on NC 106 over Middle Creek in Macon County
la.Who is the Primary Contact?*
NCDOT
1 b.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
11/29/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Middle Creek
Basin
Little Tennessee
Water Classification
C;Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.008340 -83.325544
A. Processing Information
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Macon
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:
BR-0029

WBS#(,
67027.1.1
Pre-Filing Meeting Information
Is this a courtesy copy notification?*
Yes No
ID# Version
20210555 1
Pre-fling Meeting or Request Date
5/25/2021
Attach documentation of Pre-Filing Meeting Request here:
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BR-0029 Pre-Filing Documents.pdf 146.44KB
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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(N W P)
Regional General Permit(RGP)
Standard(IP)
1c.Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Regional General Permit(RGP)Number: 201902350-Work associated with bridge construction,widening,replacement,and
interchanges
RGP Numbers(for multiple RGPS):
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:
n/a
2b.Deed book and page no.:
2c.Contact Person:
2d.Address
Street Address
1598 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Raleigh NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
27699 US
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:
(if appropriate)
1c.Nearest municipality/town:
Highlands
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:
Middle Creek
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C;Tr
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
Little Tennessee
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060102020102
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:
Undeveloped woodlands and a few scattered residences
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:
170(perennial)
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of this project is to replace a functionally obsolete bridge.

41.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge 26 on NC 106(Dillard Road)over Middle Creek in Macon County.The project length is approximately 0.40 mile(see Figure 1—Vicinity Map in the
attached CE).The project proposes to replace the existing 88-foot long,18.75'structure with a 107'long,40'wide bridge.As no practicable off-site detours are available for this project,the
bridge will be replaced as close as feasible to the existing bridge using staged/phased construction.This also minimizes the project footprint,thus minimizing impacts to Middle Creek.
Standard bridge/roadbuilding heavy equipment will be used such as cranes,bulldozers,and other earth-moving equipment.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
The only jurisdictional feature impacted is the named stream(Middle Creek).
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):
Agency/Consultant Company:
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
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
11
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
(?) 11 Jurisdiction* length*
S7 Minimize erosion Permanent Bank Stabilization J
Middle Creek Perennial Corps 60 93
Average(feet) pinear feet)
S2
Minimize erosion Tem ora Bank Stabilization Middle Creek Perennial Corps60 21 P rY
Average(feet) pinear feet)
3i.Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i.Total permanent stream impacts: 3i.Total temporary stream impacts:
93 21
3i.Total stream and ditch impacts:
114
3j.Comments:
The total temporary impacts=<0.01 acre.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation U
1.Avoidance and Minimization
la.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The bridge will be replaced as close as feasible to the existing bridge using staged/phased construction.This also minimizes the project footprint,thus
minimizing impacts to Middle Creek.
Riprap/bank stabilization at pipe outlets,ditches,and streambanks has been incorporated to minimize erosion on slopes where vegetation will not be
adequate.

I b.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
NCDOT standards for ground cover,vegetation,and slope stabilization will be adhered to during the life of this project and will be specified in the
NCDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the project.
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:
Bank stabilization impacts do not require fill in the stream bed,and therefore,under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act,do not constitute Loss of Waters of the U.S.and are not subject to
compensatory mitigation.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la.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:
The project is not located within,or adjacent to,any of the NC Riparian Buffers.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a.Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?"
Yes No
Comments:
see attached Permit Drawings.
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 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
1c.If you answered"yes"to the above,has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?'�
Yes No
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
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.
Due to the minimal transportation impact resulting from this bridge replacement,this project will neither influence nearby land uses nor stimulate growth.
Therefore,a detailed indirect or cumulative effects study will not be necessary.
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

5c.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?
US Forest Service
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
5i.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?
Informal concurrence,IPaC;NC Natural Heritage Program(NHP)Biotics database,bat surveys,aquatic surveys,plant surveys.
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 County Index
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?*
NEPA documentation,and attachments.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a.Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
Yes No
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Floodmap 3700740800J
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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BR-0029 Cover Letter.pdf 167.02KB
BR-0029_Final_CE_Checklist_Signed.pdf 8.861VIB
No National Register Eligible or Listed Archaeological Sites Present PA 17-12-0040.pdf 1.16MB
2018-01-08 Historic Architecture and Landscapes-No Survey Required Fornrl 964.85KB
BR-0029 2021-11-24 FWS Concurrence.pdf 326.86KB
BR-0029 SMP and Permit Drawings.pdf 3.17MB
BR-0029 Tribal Coordination.pdf 5.74MB
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Comments
Signature U
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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:
Michael Turchy
Signature
Date
11/29/2021