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Attn Ms Karen Higgins
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December 16, 2013
RE Pre - Construction Notification for Lockwood Folly Inlet AIWW Crossing Project
Dear Ms Higgins,
Please find the enclosed Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) for a proposed navigation
channel dredging and beach fill placement project This PCN was verified by Mr Dave
Timpy at the USACE and then submitted to the USACE Mr Timpy has received input
from both USFWS and NMFS
Mr Chad Coburn (Senior Environmental Specialist) has been our primary DWR/DWQ
contact for similar Holden Beach permitting projects in the past
Brief proiect summary During early 2014, the USACE plans to dredge the Lockwoods
Folly Inlet/AIWW Crossing (LWFIX) with a 50 -foot bend winder and to place the beach
compatible dredged material on Holden Beach The USACE typically performs this project
every 2 to 3 years, depending on shoaling and funding Most recently in 2010 the USACE
used a 400 -foot bend widener and placed 150,000 cy of sand The USACE does not have
the funds available this year to include the 400 -foot bend widener, however the sand
volume is there The Town of Holden Beach proposes to use its own funds to expand the
bend widener to 400 feet so more material (up to 100,000 cubic yards more) can be placed
on the beach Note that the 400 -foot bend widener is still within authorized federal project
footprint The Town's "piggybacking" of the USACE project maximizes sand placement
while minimizing costs by making use of the dredge already on site for the federal project
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at fway(ED-appliedtm com or 843-
414 -1040 The Town of Holden Beach is also in coordination with Mr Tom Reeder and Mr
Darren England of DWR regarding this project
Thanks, D ��Lg OW19
DEC 1 3 2013
Fran Way, P E I _ _._
Enclosures 1 check for $570, 5 copies of the PCN
Coastal, Environmental, Marine, and Water Resources Engineering

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DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑X Section 10 Permit
1b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number: 2878
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑X Yes ❑ No
1 d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
fl 401 Water Quality Certification – Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification – Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ❑X No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
❑ Yes Q No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
NX Yes ❑ No
1h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑X Yes ❑ No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Lockwoods Folly AIWW Inlet Crossing (LWFIX) Dredging and Beach Fill
2b.
County:
Brunswick
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Holden Beach
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3.
Owner Information —
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Town of Holden Beach
D
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
David Hewett, Town Manager DE, ' t v
3d.
Street address:
110 Rothschild Street C t� - WA ALITY
3e.
City, state, zip:
Holden Beach, NC, 28462
3f.
Telephone no.:
910 - 842 -6488
3g.
Fax no.:
910 - 842 -9315
3h.
Email address:
david.hewett @hbtownhall.com
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009

4
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify
4b
Name
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
4d
Street address
4e
City, state, zip
4f
Telephone no
4g
Fax no
4h
Email address
5
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
Fran Way
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
Applied Technology & Management
5c
Street address
941 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Suite 201
5d
City, state, zip
Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
5e
Telephone no
843 - 414 -1040
5f
Fax no
843 - 414 -0155
5g
Email address
fway @appliedtm com
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B
Project Information and Prior Project History
1
Property Identification
1a
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
N/A - Lockwoods Folly AIWW Inlet Crossing (LWFIX)
1 b
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 33 920108 Longitude 78 236725
1c
Property size
7 acres
2
Surface Waters
2a
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project
Lockwoods Folly AIWW Inlet Crossing
2b
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
SA, HQW
2c
River basin
Lumber
3
Project Description
3a 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 LWFIX is a part of the Atlantic Intra - Coastal Waterway (AIWW) and intersects with Lockwoods Folly Inlet Dredging will take place in the LWFIX
and will "piggyback" the USACE project here Placement of the beach compatible material will be along the eastern Holden Beach shoreline The
USACE project is limited due to funding, not volume Holden Beach would like to maximize volume placement
3b
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0
3c
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 0
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
To "piggyback" the permitted and scheduled USAGE LWFIX maintenance project in order to maximize placement of beach compatible material
3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
Dredging of the LWFIX and placement of material along the eastern Holden Beach shoreline Hydraulic dredging with pipeline will occur
4
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
ro ect includin all rior hases in the ast?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑X Unknown
Comments The AIWW is navigable and maintained by USAGE
4b
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known)
Agency /Consultant Company
Other
4d
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5
Project History
5a
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
The USACE has been conducting this project (LWFIX dredging and beach placement on eastern HB shoreline) approximately every 2 years
6
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b
If yes, explain
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PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009

C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams —tributaries ❑ Buffers Q Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2 Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted
2a
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b
Type of impact
2c
Type of wetland
2d
Forested
2e
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W2
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
2g Total Wetland Impacts
2h Comments
THE LWFIX material is subtidal sand
3 Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or Intermittent stream Impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites Impacted
3a
Stream Impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b
Type of Impact
3c
Stream name
3d
Perennial (PER) or
Intermittent (INT)?
3e
Type of
jurisdiction
3f
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
Choose one
S2
Choose one
S3
Choose one
S4
Choose one
S5
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h Total stream and tributary Impacts
31 Comments
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PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009

4 Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U S then indivi ually list all open water impacts below
4a
Open water
Impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b
Name of waterbody
(If applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody
type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01 T
LWFIX
Dredging
Estuary
7
O2 T
Atlantic Ocean along Holden Beach
Fill
Ocean
20
03
Choose one
Choose
04
Choose one
Choose
4f Total open water impacts
27
4g Comments Beach compatible material will a dredged frorn LVVF1X and placed on eastern Holden 13each shoreline is es ima e a e een
50,000 cy and 100,000 cy of material will be placed (depending on future sedimentation) along -2,000 to -4,000 ft of shoreline
5 Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below
5a
Pond ID number
5b
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no
51 Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below If any impacts require miticiation. then vou MUST fill out Section D of this form
6a Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other
6b
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c
Reason for Impact
6d
Stream name
6e
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet )
6g
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
61
Yes /No
B2
Yes /No
B3
Yes /No
B4
Yes /No
B5
Yes /No
B6
Yes /No
6h Total Buffer Impacts
61 Comments
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D
Impact Justification and Mitigation
1
Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
Project design was developed by the USACE The project will occur in the standard winter /spring dredging window
lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
The applicant will adopt all best management practices that the USACE has implemented for this project The protect will clearly delineate sensitive
areas including dune vegetation for avoidance
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 ❑X No
2b
If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a
Name of Mitigation Bank
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type Choose one
Type Choose one
Type Choose one
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
3c Comments
4
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
❑ Yes
4b
Stream mitigation requested
linear feet
4c
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
Choose one
4d
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only)
square feet
4e
Riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4f
Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
acres
4h
Comments
5
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
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PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
Yes ❑X No
6b If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1 5
6f Total buffer mitigation required
6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund)
6h Comments
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E
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes Q No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
❑ Yes ❑ No
2
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ❑x No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why
The project area is open water and active beach
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Town of Holden Beach
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other n/a
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑Yes ❑X No
attached?
4
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply)
❑Session Law 2006 -246
❑Other n/a
4b
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑X No
attached?
5
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

F
Supplementary Information
1
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
Z Yes
❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
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
❑ Yes
❑x No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
❑ No
letter )
Comments
2
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
E] Yes
No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
El Yes
0 No
2c
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
El Yes
M No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description
4
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a
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
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PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009

5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ❑X No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
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5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS pipiing plover critical habitat website, piping plover critical habitat exists nearby on the western end of Oak Island.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
X❑ Yes ❑ No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NCWRC and NOAA EFH websites
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
❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
USAGE Lockwoods Folly 1997 Environmental Assessment for the LWFIX project
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑X Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
There are no known FEMA requirements related to dredging and beach nourishment. Flooding will not be exacerbated by the project and
nourishments have been know to buffer storm impacts.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Brunswick County Flood Information Study (FIS) and Flood Information Rate Map (FIRM).
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Fran Way
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)
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SAMPLE AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
LOT NO
STREET ADDRESS-
PLAN NO.
PARCEL ID'
Holden Beach Town Hall - 112 Rothschild Street
Holden Beach, NC, 28462
Please pnnt
Property Owner:
Property Owner.
Town of Holden Beach, NC
David Hewett, Town Manager
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authonze
Fran Way
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(Contractor / Agent)
Applied Technology & Management
(Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of
this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached
Property Owner's Address (if different than property above):
Telephone-
910- 842 -6488
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
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Authonzed Signatun= Authorized Signature
Date 1011111-2, Date

Figure 1: LWFIX Dredging Footprint Comparison
The top figure includes a 50 foot bend widener, the bottom includes a
400 foot bend widener. The Town of Holden Beach would like to
maximize material placement and use the 400 ft bend widener.
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Figure 2: July 2013 USACE survey data and Corps LWFIX dredge footprints from 2013 (50 -ft bend widener) and from 2010 (400 -ft bend widener).
The Town of Holden Beach wants to maximize volume dredging and placement on the beach by including the 400 -ft bend widener. An additional
—50,000 cy is estimated to be available based on the July 2013 survey. Up to 100,000 cy is estimated to be available by project construction,
which should occur in January or February of 2014.

Figure 3: July 2013 USACE survey data points.
The Corps had more funding available for the 2010 project due to stimulus funding and therefore maximized the volume dredged. Note that the 2010 project
yielded approximately 150,000 cy. The Town would like the LWFIX project to continue using the 2010 footprint with the 400 -ft bend widener.

FIGURE 4:
Proposed project relative to separately permitted USACE project. Holden Beach would like to "piggyback" the USACE project in
order to maximize volume placement and take advantage of reduced dredge mobilization fees
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