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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*
20211864
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Morrow Mountain State Park Trail Construction & Renovations
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Christine Farrell
1 b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
12/20/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Mountain Creek
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
WS-IV:CA
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.3737
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Stanly
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-80.0735
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
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)
Version# *
1
What amout is owed?*
$240.00
$570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Alan Johnson:eads\adjohnson1
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

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: 42 - Recreation Facility
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
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:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
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:
State of North Carolina
2b. Deed book and page no.:
bk 236 pg 551
2c. Contact Person:
2d.Address
Street Address
1615 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27699
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:
[e-mail]
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
us
2f. Fax Number:
Yes No
Yes No
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C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Albemarle
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
657904732192
2c. Project Address
Street Address
49104 Morrow Mountain Rd
Address Line 2
City
Albemarle
Postal / Zip Code
28001
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:'
Mountain Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-IV:CA
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
03040104
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
4382
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
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:*
Morrow Mountain State Park is an approximately 4,400 acre park along the Yadkin -Pee Dee River near Albemarle, NC. Land use consists of recreation via hiking and equestrian/bridle
trails. The park is bordered on the eastern side by the Yadkin Pee -Dee River and mainly private forested land to the north. Uwharrie National Forest lies across the Yadkin River from the
park. Mountain Creek borders the park at the southern extent, before it's confluence with the Yadkin.
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:
na
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
200000
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The majority of equestrian and hiking trails at the Park were poorly designed and constructed, resulting in deteriorating conditions that are dangerous and a maintenance challenge for park
staff. To alleviate concerns ranging from visitor safety to erosion and degradation increases, NC State Parks is proposing a parkwide redesign and construction of a sustainable trail
system. Reroutes will be developed to ensure long term sustainability and safety for trail users at the Park. Where possible, decent existing sections of trail will be retained while
unsalvageable sections will be abandoned and rerouted. 1 hiking trail (Hattaway) and 4 bridle trails (long loop, long loop connector, middle loop, and short loop) will be constructed.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
Four bridle trails and one hiking trail will be constructed throughout MOMO. The trails will be constructed using sustainable trail design and construction practices. Each new trail lies in
close proximity to the existing tread but has been relocated to incorporate more sustainable grades and decrease erosion issues. Bridle trails will be built at a 5 foot tread to accommodate
equestrian traffic as well as ATV usage by park staff during Search & Rescue operations. One hiking trail, Hattaway trail, will be built 2-3' wide. Approximately 13.8 miles of new trail will be
constructed utilizing sustainable trail design techniques. Another 5.6 miles of existing, deteriorating trail will be renovated in -place to bring the trails up to the same sustainable design
criteria as the new trail alignments.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
streams delineated at crossing locations only
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?
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
(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S7
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT1 to Yadkin-LL01
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S2
Hardened CrossingPermanent
Fill
UT2 to Yadkin-LLCO2
Perennial
Both
6
4
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
S3
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT3 to Yadkin-LLC03
Perennial
Both
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
S4
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT4 to Yadkin-ML04
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
S5
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT1 to Mtn Creek-ML05
Perennial
Both
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
S6
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
—]
Fill
UT2 to Mtn Creek-ML06
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S7
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT3 to Mtn Creek-ML07
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S8
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT5 to Yadkin-ML08
Intermittent
Both
2
4
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
S9
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT6 to Yadkin-ML09
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
Fol
Hardened Crossing
9
Permanent
Fill ]Fto
dkin-SL10
Intermittent
Both
2
4
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
F11
Hardened Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT8 to Yadkin-SL11
Intermittent
Both
5
4
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
F2]�Hardened
Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT9 to Yadkin-SL12
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
�13�Hardened
Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT10 to Yadkin-SL13
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S14
Hardened CrossingPermanent
Fill
UT11 to Yadkin-SL14
Intermittent
Both
4
4
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
S15
Hardened CrossingPermanent
Fill
UT12 to Yadkin-SL15
Intermittent
Both
3
4
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
F6]�Hardened
Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT13 to Yadkin-SL16
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)
F7]�Hardened
Crossing
Permanent
Fill
UT4a to Mtn Creek-SL17
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
Qinear feet)

S18
F
Hardened Crossing
Hardened Crossing
9
Permanent
Permanent
Fill
Fill
UT4b to Mtn Creek-SL18
UT4cto Mtn Creek-SL19
Intermittent
Intermittent
Both
Both
Average (feet)
3
Average (feet)
pinearfeet)
4
(linear feet)
S20
Hardened CrossingPermanent
Fill
UT5 to Mtn Creek-SL20
Intermittent
Both
2
Average (feet)
4
Qinear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
80
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
80
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
3j. Comments:
SL17, SL18, and SL19 will also have 1 8" culvert (oversized) installed in the stream due to steeper ravines in this section of the park. The area will
include a 50' long x 5' wide turnpike system across wet (not wetland) areas to protect both the intermittent stream systems and future changes to
hydrology.
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:
As an entity of the State Parks System, all trail designs throughout the park are required to avoid and minimize impacts to natural resources whenever
possible. Existing stream crossings were utilized in the trail layout where feasible, minimizing the amount of new stream disturbances required. Grade
reversals and grade dips will be incorporated into the tread to quickly and effectively remove water from the trail.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Work will be done with hand tools or low impact mechanized equipment with a footprint no wider than the specified trail width. Throughout the trail, water
will be handled on -site through BMPs allowing water to flow off the slightly sloped trail. Stream crossings will be protected from runoff via coir fiber
wattles installed on both banks.
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:
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:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?
Yes No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
Yes No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/statellocal) funds or the use of public (federallstate) 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
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Comments:*
well below threshold
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.
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
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No Unknown
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
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?
Multiple field visits with DPR Biologists. Review of NC NHP Element Occurence CIS Data, USFWS ECOS - Stanly County
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?*
NC HPOWEB
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?*
NC FRIS

Miscellaneous
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possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
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MOMO Submittal.pdf 13.57MB
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Comments
Project involves 20 stream crossings. Crossings will utilize gravel placed below stream bed elevation to avoid impeding flow. All crossings will span the stream bed and enough of the bank
so that sedimentation does not enter the stream and the banks will be protected from equestrian damage. USGS NHD, NRCS 1989 Soil Survey maps, and field assessments were all used
in determining jurisdictional stream locations. Total acreage disturbed (including prior and newly disturbed areas) is approximately 11.3 acres. Therefore an erosion & sediment control plan
will be submitted to Land Quality prior to any ground disturbance taking place.
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:
Christine Farrell
Signature
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Date
12/20/2021