20211802 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20211213

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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
December 6,2021 Ver 4.2
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#*
20211802 1
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received Reviewing Office*
Fee needed-send electronic notification Wilmington Regional Office-[phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Hannah Sprinkle:eads\hhsprinkle
Information for Initial Review
1a.Name of project:
Commerce Road(SR 1705)Extension from Fairway Road to SR 1406(Piney Green Rd.)
la.Who is the Primary Contact?*
Mason Herndon
1 b.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
12/13/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Sandy Run Branch
Basin
White Oak
Water Classification
SC:NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
34.783696 -77.380682
A. Processing Information u
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Onslow
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:
U-5878

WBS#(')
44694.1.1
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: 14-Linear transportation
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
1 i.Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern(AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
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:
NC Department of Transportation
2b.Deed book and page no.:
2c.Contact Person:

2d.Address
Street Address
5501 Barbados Blvd
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Castle Hayne NO
Postal/Zip Code Country
248429 USA
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1.Project Information
1 b.Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
N/A
1c.Nearest municipality/town:
Jacksonville
2.Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
N/A N/A
2c.Project Address
Street Address
N/A
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
N/A N/A
Postal/Zip Code Country
N/A N/A
3. Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Sandy Run Branch
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
SC:NSW
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
White Oak
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030203020203
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 Commerce Road(SR 1705)Extension from Fairway Road to SR 1406(Piney Green Road)project study area(PSA)encompasses approximately 21.4 acres and consists primarily of
the developed/maintained roadway,including commercial and residential properties located in the northeast and southwest ends of the PSA,mesic mixed hardwood forest areas in the
central portion of the PSA,and three non-riverine swamp forest(sweetgum subtype)wetlands within the mesic mixed hardwood forest areas.Three perennial streams are located within
the PSA.Adjacent to the PSA are mostly residential and commercial properties with some areas of undeveloped mesic mixed hardwood forest,and a golf course is located to the south.
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:
0.70
4g.List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1,117
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the project is to improve connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion along US 17(North Marine Blvd.)

4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The North Carolina Department of Transportation(NCDOT),Highway Division 3,plans to extend Commerce Road(SR 1705)on new location to SR 1406(Piney Green Road)in Onslow
County.The proposed project is included in NCDOT's 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Program(TIP)as U-5878.As part of the Commerce Road Extension project,the City of
Jacksonville proposes to upgrade a 500-foot section of Commerce Road from the U-5878 western terminus to its intersection with Fairway Road.The project length would be
approximately 0.4 miles long,including both the NCDOT and City of Jacksonville segments.The new location typical section is comprised of a two-lane curb and gutter section with
proposed 5'sidewalks on both sides,pending a municipal agreement.The City of Jacksonville section of Commerce Road will be milled and resurfaced as part of the municipal
agreement.The proposed new alignment will also include two new culverts;a 1 @ 12'x 8'RCBC will be installed over Tributary A and a 2 @ 11'x 7'RCBC will be installed over Tributary
C,both of these tributaries are unnamed tributaries to Northeast Creek.The purpose of the project is to improve connectivity and help alleviate traffic congestion along US 17(North
Marine Boulevard).This provides alternative routes to the US 17 corridor which has existing congestion and is predicted to increase in the future.
The project requires the relocation of aerial and buried power telephone,CAN,water and sanitary sewer.There are no impacts to jurisdictional resources associated with these utility
relocations.
The project will be constructed with standard roadway construction equipment which includes excavators,backhoes,bulldozers and dump trucks.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
5b.If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2016-02484
5c.If 5a is yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name(if known): Joshua Kotheimer,PWS
Agency/Consultant Company: STV Incorporated
Other:
5d.List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
PJD signed June 29,2017
USACE,DWR,NCDOT and consultant field verification June,21,2017
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?
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
2.Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason(?) 2b.Impact type*(?) 2c.Type of W. 2d.W.name* 2e.Forested* 2f.Type of Jurisdicition*2g•Impact
area
Site 1 Roadway Fill P Headwater Forest WD/WC Yes Both 0.252
(acres)
Site 1 Mech.Clearing for Ec P Headwater Forest WD/WC Yes Both 0.032
(acres)
Site 1 Mech.Clearing for BS P Headwater Forest WD/WC Yes Both 0.024
(acres)
2g.Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g.Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000 0.308
2g.Total Wetland Impact
0.308
21.Comments:
Mech.Clearing=Mechanized Clearing
EC=Erosion Control
BS=Bank Stabilization

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
urisdiction* length*
S1 Culvert 1 Permanent Culvert A Perennial Both 96
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S2 Road Crossing 1 Permanent Stabilization A Perennial Both 98
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S3 Road Crossing 1 Temporary Dewatering ��A Perennial Both 28
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S4 Culvert 2 Permanent Culvert C Perennial Both 85
Average(feet) pinear feet)
S5
Road Crossing2 Permanent Stabilization C Perennial Both 6 110
Average(feet) Qinear feet)
S6 Road Crossing 2 Temporary Dewatering C Perennial Both 19
Average(feet) (linear feet)
31.Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31.Total permanent stream impacts: 3i.Total temporary stream impacts:
389 47
31.Total stream and ditch impacts:
436
3j.Comments:
181 If.of the the 389 If.of permanent impacts are proposed as mitigable losses of waters of the US.The other 208 If of permanent impacts are for the
construction of floodplain benches and bank stabilization of these urban incised systems.
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 proposed alignment was designed to cross the jurisdictional resources at a perpendicular and to minimize impacts.Slopes were designed at 3:1 to
minimize impacts.Curb and gutter was incorporated on the project to minimize the fill section within jurisdictional areas.Culverts were design to
maintain low flow but also provide a high flow barrel to handle the stormwater flows of this urban and flashy system.
1 b.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Strict implementation of S&EC BMP's will be utilized to protect waters of the US in accordance with MNCDOT's NPDES Permit No.00250 and NCG01.
Work will be conducted from upland areas or matting to minimize impacts adjacent to the stream when constructing floodplain benches and bank
stabilization.
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
2c.If yes,mitigation is required by(check all that apply):
DWR Corps
2d.If yes,which mitigation option(s)will be used for this project?
Mitigation bank Payment to in-lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a.Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached.
Yes No
4b.Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet) 4c.If using stream mitigation,what is the stream temperature:
181 warm
4d.Buffer mitigation requested(DWR only): 4e.Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(square feet) (acres)
N/A 0.308
4f.Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: 4g.Coastal(tidal)wetland mitigation requested:
(acres) (acres)
N/A N/A

4h.Comments
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) u
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:
Project is located in the White oak River basin which is not subject to NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
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 SMP
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la.Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/statellocal)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
Comments:*
This project qualifies as a Minimum Criteria project under category 15.A MCDC checklist was completed and signed on June 19,2018.
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.
The project is the construction of a minor roadway extension in a existing developed urban area and is not anticipated to affect future 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
5c.If yes,indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d.Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No Unknown
5e.Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No

5j.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS IPaC,website,NC Natural Heritage database and field surveys.A determination of"No Effect"is recommended for all listed species by the
USFWS IPaC database with in the project study area.The NLEB PBO will be applicable to this project since it is in Division 3.
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?
NOAA EFH Mapper
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?*
Project was reviewed ands cleared by NCDOT HEU in coordination with SHPO.
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:
NCDOT Hydraulics Unit coordination with FEMA
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA FIRM maps
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.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
U-5878_Permit_Application Attachments.pdf 14.04MB
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Comments
Please see attachments which include,permit drawings,impact summary,utility construction plan sheets for water and sewer,PJD tear sheet and map,HEU no survey letters.
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:
Mason Herndon
Signature
Date
12/13/2021