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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#*
20060638
10
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
What amout is owed?*
Fee received
$240.00
Fee needed - send electronic notification
$570.00
Reviewing Office*
Select Project Reviewer*
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
Robert Tankard:eads\rbtankard
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
HF Lee Energy Complex Cooling Pond Dam Seep Repair
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Joyce Dishmon
1 b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
12/15/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Neuse River
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
WS-IV: NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
Longitude:
35.369550
-78.079939
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wayne
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
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)

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: 18 - Minor Discharges
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:
Carolina Power and Light
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Joyce Dishmon
2d.Address
Street Address
864 South Edgewood Road
Address Line 2
City
Eden
Postal / Zip Code
27288
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:
[e-mail]
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
Yes No
Yes No
U

4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Richard Harmon
4b. Business Name:
Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
4021 Stirrup Creek Drive
Address Line 2
Suite 100
City
Durham
Postal / Zip Code
27703
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Proiect Information and Prior Proiect History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Goldsboro
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2579623548
2c. Project Address
Street Address
1199 Black Jack Church Road
Address Line 2
City
Goldsboro
Postal / Zip Code
27530
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Neuse River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-IV: NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202011705
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
842
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States
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 HF Lee Energy Complex is a decommissioned coal-fired electrical generation plant with associated facilities, including ash basins (active and inactive), cooling pond (Quaker Neck
Lake), and a new natural gas electrical generation plant. There is a mix of agricultural, residential, and industrial land use situated around the property. The Neuse River flows through the
property, and around the cooling pond.
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:
370

4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
47,674
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To stop the loss of sediment and water through three seeps (two occurring within wetlands) located at the toe of the cooling pond dam (SW portion of the dam).
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:"
To remove trees, then use a geotextile filter fabric, stone and rip rap to tie into, and strengthen that portion of the dam (seeps). Rootballs of trees located in the wetlands will be left in place
and covered with the geotextile filter fabric and stone. Excavators and dump trucks will be used from the dam.
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-2016-00260
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company: Amec Foster Wheeler/Wood
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
Field reviews by the Corps personnel for the Jurisdictional Determination were conducted on 4/1/2015, 4/21/2015, 3/22/2016, 7/20/2016, and 9/20/2016. Approved Jurisdictional
Determination (SAW-2016-00260).
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
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason M
2b. Impact type* M
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name*
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicitilarea*
M
2g. Impact
Fill
L
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Seep Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.080
acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.080
2i. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.080

1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The limits of disturbance (LOD) will be limited to the areas necessary for the seep repair project. The wetland impacts of the seep repair will be
minimized to only occur in the immediate area of the seeps. Open water and buffer impacts will be completely avoided. There will be no impacts to
the Neuse River.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Work will take place from the top of the cooling pond dam to minimize impacts to wetlands during construction. Best Management Practices will be
utilized for the proposed action.
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:
It is a NWP-18 (Minor Discharge) with less than 0.1 acres of disturbance.
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:
The project is outside of the Neuse River buffer zones.
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
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater program?
Yes No
N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
Comments:
The HF Lee Energy Complex has an existing Stormwater Management Plan. The proposed dam repairs will route stormwater to existing Stormwater management areas.
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
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
I 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 repairs the integrity of the cooling pond dam.
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
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
Unknown
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?
On -site habitat evaluations. US Fish and Wildlife Service (IPaC - Consultation Code 04EN2000-2022-SLI-0258). North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program (Project Reference No. NCNHDE-16341). Note: No work for this project will be conducted in the Neuse River.
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?"
Inspection of online data and mapping from the South Atlantic Habitat and Ecosystem Atlas website.
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?*
Inspection of online GIS data and mapping from the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office website (NC SHPO HPOWEB 2.0).
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 will add an average elevation of 2 feet to 0.08 acre of wetlands in a floodplain (Zone AE) to strengthen a permitted dam for the cooling pond.
The small size of the wetland impact is not anticipated to negatively impact floodplain functionality. Maintaining the integrity of the dam will help prevent
dam failures that could alter the ecological functions of adjacent wetlands and the Neuse River.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?"
NC Flood Maps. FEMA FIRM number 3720256800K, dated June 20, 2018.
Miscellaneous
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Comments
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:
Matthew J. Williams
Signature
1.t�e i C.;9lw'U--G
Date
12/15/2021