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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*
20220083
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
2016 Aerial Sewer Replacement Project
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Joseph Turner
1 b. Primary Contact Email:
joseph.turner1 @aecom.com
Date Submitted
1/13/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Smith Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C; NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.9492
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wake
Longitude:
-78.4951
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)
Version# *
1
What amout is owed?*
$240.00
$570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Colleen Cohn:eads\cmcohn
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:
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
58 - Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances (frequently used)
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:
City of Raleigh
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (Raleigh Water)
2d.Address
Street Address
One Exchange Plaza
Address Line 2
Suite 620
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
Yes No
Yes No
U

4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Joseph Turner
4b. Business Name:
AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
5438 Wade Park Boulevard
Address Line 2
Suite 200
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27607
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. 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:
Wake Forest/Wendell
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
N/A
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Multiple Locations - see attached exhibit
Address Line 2
Information here is for the first site, Heritage Reserve Court
City
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Smith Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
C; NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
2b. Property size:
N/A
State / Province / Region
Country
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202010702
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:*
There are 4 project sites located within the existing sanitary sewer easements and on public and private properties. The general land use in the vicinity of the project sites are residential
and recreational (near a greenway system). More information on the project is included in the attached exhibit.
Project Sites Let Long Body of Water Water Quality Classification 12-digit HUC
Heritage Reserve Court 35.9492-78.4951 Smith Creek C; NSW 030202010702
Hidden Jewel Lane 35.9583-78.4936 Smith Creek C; NSW 030202010702
Wendell Blvd North 35.8046-78.4060 Buffalo Creek B; NSW 030202011502
Wendell Blvd South 35.8028-78.4079 Buffalo Creek B; NSW 030202011502

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:
See Attached Exhibit
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
See Attached Exhibit
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:'
The purpose of the project is to repair or replace existing deteriorated sewer assets, for the City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, to sustain proper function and reduce maintenance
efforts. The project consists of four (4) sites located in the Neuse River basin that will result in stream, buffer, and wetland impacts: Heritage Reserve Court, Hidden Jewel Lane, Wendell
Blvd North, and Wendell Blvd South. See the attached exhibit regarding project description.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
See Attached Exhibit for more information pertaining to each site.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
See attached Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Package for the Wendell Site
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): Charles Benton, PWS
Agency/Consultant Company: AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc.
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
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 M
2b. Impact type* M
2c. Type of W.
2d. W. name*
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition*
M
2g. Impact
areas`
W1 Wendell
Sewer Replacement ��T
Riverine Swamp Forest
Buffalo Creek Cypress
Yes
Both
0.383
South
Swamp
(acres)
W2 Wendell
Sewer Replacement ��T
Riverine Swamp Forest
Buffalo Creek Cypress
Yes
Both
0.408
South
Swamp
(acres)
W3 Wendell
Sewer Replacemtn
F
Riverine Swamp Forest
Buffalo Creek Cypress
Yes
Both
0.009
South
Swamp
(acres)
W1 Wendell
Sewer Replacement ��T
Riverine Swamp Forest
Buffalo Creek Cypress
Yes
Both
0.165
North
Swamp
(acres)
W2 Wendell
Sewer Replacement
P
Riverine Swamp Forest
Buffalo Creek Cypress
Yes
Both
0.079
North
Swamp
acres)

2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.956
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.088
2g. Total Wetland Impact
1.044
2i. Comments:
Wendell South Site: The temporary impacts associated with W1 will occur within the existing ROW and the proposed TCE/LOD. Temporary impacts
associated with W2 will occur within the existing PUE. The impacts associated with W3 will be palustrine forested (PFO) to palustrine emergent (PEM),
due to the additional 7' PUE.
Wendell North Site: Temporary impacts associated with W1 will occur within the existing PUE. The impacts associated with W2 will be palustrine
forested (PFO) to palustrine emergent (PEM), due to the additional 5' PUE.
3. Stream Impacts
❑
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type"
(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width*
3h. Impact
length*
S7
Sewer Replacement
Temporary
Dewatering
Buffalo Creek
Perennial
Both
56
Average (feet)
250
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
250
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
250
3j. Comments:
Wendell South Site: There is approximately 250 linear feet of temporary stream impact that will occur due to de -watering within the coffer dammed area.
The temporary stream impacts will occur within the existing PUE, proposed 7-foot PUE, existing ROW, and the LOD/TCE area.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse Tar -Pamlico
Catawba Randleman
Goose Creek Jordan Lake
Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation requiredT
6C Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Allowable B1, Heritage
T
Smith Creek
No
734
0
Allowable B2, Heritage
T
Smith Creek
No
0
785
Allowable B3, Heritage
T
Smith Creek
No
1,353 11
1,205
Allowable B1, Hidden Jewel
T
Smith Creek
No
615
615
Allowable B2, Hidden Jewel
T
Smith Creek
No
613
612
Allowable B3, Hidden Jewel
Allowable with Mitigation Upon Authorization,
M1 Hidden Jewel
T
T
Smith Creek
Smith Creek
No
Yes
1,553
433
24,868
418
Allowable B1, Wendell South
T
Buffalo Creek
No
5,297
1,850
Allowable B2, Wendell South
T
Buffalo Creek
No
4,844
1,468
Allowable Upon AuthorizationB3, Wendell South
P
Buffalo Creek
No
1,583
294
Allowable B4, Wendell South
T
Buffalo Creek
No
864
633
Allowable B5, Wendell South
T
Buffalo Creek
No
3,889
11,300
Allowable 61, Wendell North
T
Buffalo Creek
No
1,201
1,584
Allowable B2, Wendell North
T
Buffalo Creek
No
600
1,047
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 21,996.00 46,385.00

Zone 1
1,583.00
Zone 2
294.00
Total Permanent impacts:
Total combined buffer impacts:
Zone 1
23,579.00
Zone 2
46,679.00
6i. Comments:
Heritage Reserve Court Site: The impacts associated with 131 and B2, will occur within the existing public utility easement (PUE). The impacts
associated with B3 will be temporary and will occur outside the existing PUE. The impacts for B3 will occur within the temporary construction easement
(TCE) and the limits of disturbance (LOD). The work will consist of replace in place of the existing aerial crossing.
Hidden Jewell Lane Site: The temporary impacts associated with B1, B2, and B3 will all occur within the existing PUE. The work will consist of replace in
place of the existing aerial crossing.
Mitigation will be required due to impacts that will occur within the Smith -Austin Conservation Easement. The total impacts that require mitigation is 963
sq. ft. (shown as M1 on sheet 7 of the detail drawings). See the attached mitigation plan regarding these impacts. See attached Mitigation Plan.
Wendell South Site: The temporary impacts associated with 131 and B2 will occur within the existing PUE. The permanent impacts associated with B3
will occur within the new proposed 7-foot PUE. The temporary impacts associated with B4 will occur within the proposed TCE and LOD. The temporary
impacts associated within the existing right of way (ROW). All the work will consist of replace in place of the existing aerial crossing.
Wendell North Site: The temporary impacts associated with B1 will occur within the existing PUE. The permanent impacts associated with B2 will occur
within the new proposed 5-foot PUE. All the work will consist of replace in place of the existing aerial crossing.
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:
See attached Exhibit
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
See attached Exhibit
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:
Project is replace in place of existing infrastructure.
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact.
6c. Reason for impact
6d. Total impact (square
feet)
Multiplier
6e. Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
Sewer Replacement
433
433
Zone 2 Sewer Replacement
418
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
851
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
Yes No
6j. Comments:
See attached Mitigation Plan, DIMS receipt, and Contingent Consent attached above in section A 1g.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
418
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
u

What type of SCM are you providing?
Level Spreader
Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
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
3. Stormwater Requirements
3a. Select whether a completed stormwater management plan (SMP) is included for review and approval or if calculations are provided to document the project will not cause degradation of
downstream surface waters.*
Stormwater Management Plan Antidegradation Calculations
Comments:
The project will not result in any impervious surfaces
Erosion control measures such as temporary silt fence, heavy duty temporary silt fence, temporary silt fence wattle break, temporary stream crossings, temporary dikes, cofferdams,
wooden/composite work mats and temporary construction entrances will be used to prevent sedimentation during construction. Stream and buffer disturbances will be the minimum
necessary to allow for the replacement and rehabilitation of existing sewer. Streams and buffers will be restored to original contours and stabilized and revegetated upon completion of the
project. Work areas will be confined to the limits of disturbance shown in the exhibits to perform the work. Disturbed areas will be perpendicular to the buffer to the extent possible. Erosion
control devices and measures will be installed prior to construction and work will be scheduled during a dry period when stream flow is low or zero.
See attached Exhibit
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstatellocal) 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
Comments:*
See mitigation plan for Smith -Austin Conservation Easement
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.
Infrastructure is being replaced in -place; no additional development. See attached exhibit.
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
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?
Information for Planning and Consultation System, Raleigh Office USFWS website/mapping tools, and the NC Natural Heritage Program database
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 Essential Fish Habitat Mapper, Raleigh Office USFWS website/mapping tools
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?*
State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map, topographical and SUE survey
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 Hidden Jewel Lane aerial sewer crosses the Smith Creek Floodway located within the FEMA Effective FIRM 3720184000J. A comparison of the
model results for the Existing Conditions Model Water Surface Elevations versus Proposed Conditions Model shows a zero (0) delta in the flood
elevation, indicating a No -Rise impacts on the entire Smith Creek base flood elevations as a result of the proposed 2016 Aerial Sewer Replacement
Project. The Town of Wake Forest has reviewed and accepted the flood study for the Hidden Jewel site. A floodplain permit for the "No -Rise' condition
will be provided upon completion of the final construction plan review for the project.
The South Wendell aerial sewer crosses the Buffalo Creek Floodway located within the FEMA Effective FIRM 3720177400J. A comparison of the model
results for the Existing Conditions Model Water Surface Elevations versus Proposed Conditions Model shows a zero (0) delta in the flood elevation,
indicating a No -Rise impacts on the entire Buffalo Creek base flood elevations as a result of the proposed 2016 Aerial Sewer Replacement Project. The
Town of Wendell is currently reviewing the flood study for the South Wendel site. A floodplain permit for a "No -Rise' condition will be required to gain
approval of the final construction plans for the project.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Effective FIRM 3720184000J
FEMA Effective FIRM 3720177400J
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
CORPUD 2016 Aerials —AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM.pdf
109.03KB
Heritage Reserve Ct FIRMETTE.pdf
438.14KB
Heritage Reserve Photos.pdf
3.46MB
Heritage_USGS.pdf
26.33MB
Hidden Jewel Lane Photos.pdf
5.49MB
Hidden Jewel Ln FIRMETTE.pdf
492.89KB
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Package _11182021.pdf
19.1MB
LocationMap_WendellBlvd.pdf
800.31 KB
NHP Report_Heritage.pdf
1.24MB
NHP Report _Hidden Jewel.pdf
1.24MB
NHP Report_Wendell.pdf
1.08MB
NRCS SoilsMap_HeritageReserve.pdf
964.01 KB
NRCS SoilsMap_HiddenJewel.pdf
964.01 KB
NRCS SoilsMap_WendellBlvd.pdf
926.69KB
USGS_TopoMap_Heritage&HiddenJewel.pdf
26.63MB
USGS_TopoMap_HiddenJewel.pdf
26.33MB
USGS_TopoMap_WendellBlvd.pdf
26.51 MB
Wendell FIRMETTE.pdf
537.32KB
Wendell South Photos.pdf
2.56MB
2016 Aerial Sewer Replacement PCN Exhibit.pdf
4.92MB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Erosion control measures such as temporary silt fence, heavy duty temporary silt fence, temporary silt fence wattle break, temporary stream crossings, temporary dikes, cofferdams,
wooden/composite work mats and temporary construction entrances will be used to prevent sedimentation during construction. Stream and buffer disturbances will be the minimum
necessary to allow for the replacement and rehabilitation of existing sewer. Streams and buffers will be restored to original contours and stabilized and revegetated upon completion of the
project. Work areas will be confined to the limits of disturbance shown in the exhibits to perform the work. Disturbed areas will be perpendicular to the buffer to the extent possible. Erosion
control devices and measures will be installed prior to construction and work will be scheduled during a dry period when stream flow is low or zero.
Equipment to be used for construction includes haul trucks to transport materials needed to and from the sites and mechanized pile drivers for installing the aerial sewer piers. Percussive
activities will be limited to installing the aerial sewer piers that are necessary for the sites. These activities will only take place between the working hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Endangered species are not known to be in the areas of the proposed work.
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:
Joseph Turner
Signature
Date
1/13/2022