20211864 Ver 1_More Info Received_20220204

NC Division of Parks and Recreation 1615 MSC - Raleigh, NC 27699-1615

January 3, 2022
Alan Johnson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave, Ste 301
Mooresville, NC 28801

RE: 20211864 – Morrow Mountain State Park Trail Construction and Renovations, Stanly
County, NC

Mr. Johnson,
Morrow Mountain State Park is proposing new trail construction and renovation of existing
hiking and bridle trails throughout the Park. This project includes rerouting 14 miles of
deteriorating trails and repairing 6 miles of existing trails in place. Approximately 11.3 acres of
land disturbance are associated with this project. Of this total, 8 acres are associated with
constructing the 14 miles of new alignments. The other 3 acres are due to maintenance and
renovation of existing trails in prior disturbed alignments and work will only be conducted in the
existing footprint. 20 stream crossings exist throughout the project and impacts to aquatic
resources have been avoided to the greatest extent possible:
Crossing S1-S20 (exclude S2)
4 ft wide impacts X 19 crossings = 76 LF of stream impacts
Crossing S2-Bank Only
4 ft wide = 4 LF stream bank impacts

The completed PCN application, maps, and other relevant information are included in this
packet for your review.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,

Christine Farrell
Environmental Review Coordinator
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
[phone]
[e-mail]
Project Description
Morrow Mountain State Park (MOMO) is an approximately 4,400 acre park located near Albemarle in
Stanly County, NC along the Yadkin-Pee Dee River. 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.
New trail segments will be constructed to sustainable standards not exceeding 10% average slope with a
cross slope of 5-7%. Grade reversals and grade dips will be incorporated into the tread to quickly and
effectively remove water from the trail. These design principals will prevent natural resource damage
and reduce untimely wear to the trail. Equestrian trails will be constructed with a width of 5’ while the
hiking trails will be 2 -3’ in width.
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 to bring the trails up to the same
sustainable design criteria as the new trail alignments. Land disturbance includes 8 acres for new trail
construction and a maximum 3 acres of disturbance on existing trails for renovations and trail
maintenance work.
Site Description
Four new bridle trails and one hiking trail will be constructed throughout MOMO. Each new trail lies in
close proximity to the existing tread but has been relocated to incorporate more sustainable grades and
decrease erosional issues. The trails exist within segments of Piedmont Monadnock Forest, Dry-Mesic
Oak Hickory Forest, and Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest. A variety of oak species including white oak,
southern red oak, and post oak dominate the canopy. Lower elevation species include American beech,
tulip poplar and red maple. Mountain laurel, rhododendron and vaccinium dominate the understory.
Adjacent Property
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.
Soils
The site consists of a variety of soils typically found in ravine and steep-sloped topography in NC. These
soils consist of Badin channery silt loams, Enon cobbly loams, and Georgeville silt loams. None of the
soils listed in the NRCS soil survey are hydric nor will the trail’s position on the landscape promote
drainage concerns.

PLANNED EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PRACTICES

The trails will be constructed using sustainable trail design and construction practices. The existing trails
are over 10 years old and were not constructed properly within the topography of the landscape.
Therefore, some areas will be renovated in segments where DPR trail staff determined trail
maintenance would successfully solve degradation and erosional concerns. Sections of trail along fall
lines are deteriorating and will be redesigned to locations where grade will not exceed 10%. Therefore
approximately 14 miles of new trail will be constructed, and 6 miles of existing trail will have segments
renovated to sustainable construction standards.

CONSTRUCTION PLAN
1. Flag proposed trail alignment.
2. Determine location and method of stream crossings.
3. Obtain plan approval and other applicable permits.
4. Hold a pre-bid meeting.
5. Bid proposed trail work.
6. Hold a pre-construction conference at least 1 week prior to starting construction.

VEGETATION PLAN (CLEARING)

As a segment of the State Park, the hiking and bridle trails are intended to be kept as natural and
forested as possible. Bridle trails will be constructed at 5’ widths while the hiking trail will be 3’ wide.
Trail layouts have been designed to minimize tree clearing and utilize previously disturbed areas
wherever possible. Therefore, vegetation and tree clearing will occur to the minimum extent possible.

SWITCHBACKS
On some long, steep stretches of trail, rolling crown switchbacks will be utilized to minimize grade of the
overall ascent. These highly engineered structures divert water away from the tread and turning
platform. Small retaining walls will be utilized to stabilize the compacted soil of the platform and lower
ramp, with cribbing made of stone found on-site.

DISTURBED AREA CALCULATIONS FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF BRIDLE AND
HIKING TRAILS

Bridle Trails Trail
Width
New trail
(estimated,
linear ft)
Disturbance
corridor
(estimated, acres)
Renovated
(estimated,
linear ft)
Disturbance
corridor
(estimated, acres)
Long Loop 5 24325 2.8 20900 2.4
Middle Loop 5 22820 2.6 n/a* n/a*
Short Loop 5 10950 1.3 8150 0.9
Long Loop
Connector
5 4300 0.5 n/a* n/a*
Hiking Trails
Hattaway 3 10400 0.7 600 0.1
Maximum land disturbance (ac) 7.9 3.4**
*Middle Loop reroute will not incorporate any segments of existing trail, and Long Loop Connector is a completely new
addition.
**Renovations on existing trails will occur in degraded areas, not necessarily the entire trail length. However, the entire length
of possible trail renovations/disturbances has been included to ensure permit compliance.

STREAM CROSSINGS

Trail alignments have been designed to minimize adverse impacts to the Park’s aquatic resources.
Throughout the estimated 14 miles of new trail construction, 20 stream crossing locations exist.
Methods include hardened crossings and turnpikes in wet areas.

Crossing
ID
Stream
Width
Crossing Type Total Crossing Length
S1 4 Hardened 14
S2 6 Hardened 15
S3 4 Hardened 15
S4 3 Hardened 12
S5 4 Hardened 14
S6 3 Hardened 9
S7 4 Hardened 10
S8 2 Hardened 8
S9 2 Hardened 8
S10 2 Hardened 8
S11 5 Hardened 15
S12 5 Hardened 13
S13 3 Hardened 12
S14 4 Hardened 12
S15 3 Hardened 12
S16 4 Hardened 12
S17 3 Low water
crossing
w/culvert
18
S18 3 Turnpike w/
8” culvert
20
S19 3 Turnpike w/
8” culvert
50
S20 2 Hardened 8

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Trail Construction and Improvements
Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin
Stanly County, NC
December 2021
35.3665, -80.0792
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Miles
USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation Program, Geographic Names
Information System, National Hydrography Dataset, National Land Cover Database, National
Structures Dataset, and National Transportation Dataset; USGS Global Ecosystems; U.S. Census Bureau
TIGER/Line data; USFS Road Data; Natural Earth Data; U.S. Department of State Humanitarian
Information Unit; and NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Coastal Relief
Model. Data refreshed August, 2021.
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Morrow Mountain State Park Trail Construction
Proposed Stream
Crossings
Existing Trails - To
Renovate 5.6 mi
Proposed Trails
Hattaway 2 mi
Long Loop Conn 1 mi
Middle Loop 4.4 mi
Long Loop 4.6 mi
Short Loop 2 mi
NRCS Soil Survey
Streams
Intermittent
Perennial
USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation Program, Geographic Names
Information System, National Hydrography Dataset, National Land Cover Database, National
Structures Dataset, and National Transportation Dataset; USGS Global Ecosystems; U.S. Census Bureau
TIGER/Line data; USFS Road Data; Natural Earth Data; U.S. Department of State Humanitarian
Information Unit; and NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Coastal Relief
Model. Data refreshed August, 2021.
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Morrow Mountain State Park Trail Construction
NRCS 1989 Soil Survey Map
Proposed Stream
Crossings
Existing Trails - To
Renovate 5.6 mi
Proposed Trails
Hattaway 2 mi
Long Loop Conn 1 mi
Middle Loop 4.4 mi
Long Loop 4.6 mi
Short Loop 2 mi
NRCS Soil Survey
Streams
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PLAN VIEW
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STREAM CHANNEL

Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
December 6, 2021 Ver 4.2
Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk * below are required. You will not be able to submit the form until all
mandatory questions are answered.
Also, if at any point you wish to print a copy of the E-PCN, all you need to do is right-click on the document and you
can print a copy of the form.
Below is a link to the online help file.
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/0/edoc/624704/PCN%20Help%20File%202018-1-30.pdf
County (or Counties) where the project is located:*
Is this a NCDMS Project *
Is this project a public transportation project?*
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:*
A. Processing Information
Stanly
Yes No
Click Yes, only if NCDMS is the applicant or co-applicant.
Yes No
This is any publicly funded by municipal,state or federal funds road, rail, airport transportation project.
Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Submission Completed https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Form/showformsubmission/2413d232-c...
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Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?*
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?*
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:*
1e. 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?*
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Acceptance Letter Attachment
Yes
No
Nationwide Permit (NWP)
Regional General Permit (RGP)
Standard (IP)
Yes No
42 - Recreation Facility
List all NW numbers you are applying for not on the drop down list.
check all that apply
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit Riparian Buffer Authorization
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program.
Yes No
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1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?*
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?*
Link to trout information: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Agency-Coordination
/Trout.aspx
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
1b. Primary Contact Email:*1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
1d. Who is applying for the permit?*
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
2. Owner Information
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
FILE TYPE MUST BE PDF
Yes No
Yes No
B. Applicant Information
Christine Farrell
christine.farrell@ncparks.g
ov
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
[phone]
Owner Applicant (other than owner)
(Check all that apply)
Yes No
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:*
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
2d. Address *
State of North Carolina
bk 236 pg 551
(for Corporations)
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1a. Name of project:*
1b. Subdivision name:
1c. Nearest municipality / town:*
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
2c. Project Address
2e. Telephone Number:*
2f. Fax Number:
2g. Email Address:*
City
Raleigh
State / Province / Region
NC
Postal / Zip Code
27699
Country
US
Street Address
1615 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
[phone]
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
Morrow Mountain State Park Trail Construction &
Renovations
(if appropriate)
Albemarle
2. Project Identification
(tax PIN or parcel ID)
657904732192
(in acres)
4382
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2d. Site coordinates in decimal degrees
Please collect site coordinates in decimal degrees. Use between 4-6 digits (unless you are using a survey-grade GPS
device) after the decimal place as appropriate, based on how the location was determined. (For example, most mobile
phones with GPS provide locational precision in decimal degrees to map coordinates to 5 or 6 digits after the decimal
place.)
Latitude:*Longitude:*
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
Surface Water Lookup
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.*
River Basin Lookup
4. Project Description and History
City
Albemarle
State / Province / Region
NC
Postal / Zip Code
28001
Country
US
Street Address
49104 Morrow Mountain Rd
Address Line 2
35.3737
ex: 34.208504
-80.0735
-77.796371
Mountain Creek
WS-IV;CA
Yadkin-PeeDee
03040104
Submission Completed https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Form/showformsubmission/2413d232-c...
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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:*
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the
past?*
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
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.
Yes No Unknown
na
(intermittent and perennial)
200000
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.
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.
Yes No Unknown
Submission Completed https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Form/showformsubmission/2413d232-c...
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Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
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?*
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? This includes other separate and distant
crossing for linear projects that require Department of the Army authorization but don’t require pre-
construction notification.
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
3. Stream Impacts
streams delineated at crossing locations only
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Example: SAW-2017-99999
Yes No
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
Wetlands Streams-tributaries Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
Submission Completed https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Form/showformsubmission/2413d232-c...
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If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on
the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted.
"S." will be used in the table below to represent the word "stream".
3a. Reason for
impact *(?)
3b.Impact
type *
3c. Type of
impact *
3d. S. name *3e. Stream
Type *(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction *
3g. S.
width *
3h.
Impact
length *
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT1 to Yadkin-
LL01
Intermitten
t
Both 4
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT2 to Yadkin-
LLC02
Perennial Both 6
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT3 to Yadkin-
LLC03
Perennial Both 4
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT4 to Yadkin-
ML04
Intermitten
t
Both 3
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT1 to Mtn
Creek-ML05
Perennial Both 4
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT2 to Mtn
Creek-ML06
Intermitten
t
Both 3
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT3 to Mtn
Creek-ML07
Intermitten
t
Both 4
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT5 to Yadkin-
ML08
Intermitten
t
Both 2
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT6 to Yadkin-
ML09
Intermitten
t
Both 2
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT7 to Yadkin-
SL10
Intermitten
t
Both 2
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
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S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20
** All Perennial or Intermittent streams must be verified by DWR or delegated local government.
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT8 to Yadkin-
SL11
Intermitten
t
Both 5
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT9 to Yadkin-
SL12
Intermitten
t
Both 5
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT10 to Yadkin-
SL13
Intermitten
t
Both 3
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT11 to Yadkin-
SL14
Intermitten
t
Both 4
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT12 to Yadkin-
SL15
Intermitten
t
Both 3
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT13 to Yadkin-
SL16
Intermitten
t
Both 4
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT4a to Mtn
Creek-SL17
Intermitten
t
Both 3
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT4b to Mtn
Creek-SL18
Intermitten
t
Both 3
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT4c to Mtn
Creek-SL19
Intermitten
t
Both 3
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
Hardened
Crossing
Permane
nt
Fill UT5 to Mtn
Creek-SL20
Intermitten
t
Both 2
Average
(feet)
4
(linear
feet)
0
80
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3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
3j. Comments:
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:*
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction
techniques:*
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?
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
NC Stream Temperature Classification Maps can be found under the Mitigation Concepts tab on the Wilmington
District's RIBITS website.
0
80
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
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.
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.
Yes No
Submission Completed https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Form/showformsubmission/2413d232-c...
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*** Recent changes to the stormwater rules have required updates to this section .***
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?
For a list of options to meet the diffuse flow requirements, click here.
If no, explain why:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT’s Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?*
To look up low density requirement click here 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2).
Comments:
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?*
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required
by DWR)
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
G. Supplementary Information
Yes No
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1b. 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)?*
Comments:*
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)?*
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
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?*
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (CorpsRequirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
Yes No
well below threshold
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No N/A
Yes No
Yes No
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5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?*
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?*
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?*
Link to the NLEB SLOPES document: http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1-30-17-signed_NLEB-SLOPES&apps.pdf
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?**
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.?*
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or
Designated Critical Habitat?*
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
Link to the State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map (does not include archaeological data:
http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
Yes No Unknown
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Multiple field visits with DPR Biologists. Review of NC NHP Element Occurence GIS
Data, USFWS ECOS - Stanly County
Yes No
NOAA EFH Mapper
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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 (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?*
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Link to the FEMA Floodplain Maps:https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Comments
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.
Yes No
NC HPOWEB
Yes No
NC FRIS
Miscellaneous
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.
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·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:*
Signature *
Date
By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
Christine Farrell
12/20/2021
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