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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,f needed.
BIMS # Assigned*
20220204
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Duplin County EWP — Hurricane Florence Engineering Assistance
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Angie Quinn, Soil and Water Conservation Director
1 b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
1 /31 /2022
Nearest Body of Water
NE Cape Fear River
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
C;Sw
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
34.950867-77.978951
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Duplin
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*
John Perry:eads\jmperry2
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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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):
37 Emergency Watershed Protection and Rehabilitation
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:
Duplin County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Various Easements
2c. Contact Person:
Angie Quinn
2d.Address
Street Address
165 Agriculture Drive, Suite B
Address Line 2
City
KENANSVILLE
Postal / Zip Code
28349
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:
[e-mail]
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
Duplin
2f. Fax Number:
Yes No
Yes No
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3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Angie B Quinn
3b. Business Name:
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
3c.Address
Street Address
165 Agriculture Drive, Suite B
Address Line 2
City
Kenansville
Postal / Zip Code
28349
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jonathan Hinkle, P.E.
4b. Business Name:
GPI
4c.Address
Street Address
1308 HWY 258 N
Address Line 2
City
Kinston
Postal / Zip Code
28504
4d. Telephone Number:
(910)6634123
4f. Email Address:
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
Varies
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Kenansville, NC
2. Project Identification
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
Duplin
3e. Fax Number
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
Lenoir
4e. Fax Number
2a. Property Identification Number:
2b. Property size:
multiple
varies
2c. Project Address
Street Address
165 Agriculture Drive, Suite B
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Kenansville
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28349
Duplin
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:'r
NE Cape Fear River

3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C;Sw
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300070206
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:
EXISTING CONDITIONS STATEMENTS:
Project site 039 contains a section of Tandam Branch that passes through a box culvert beneath NC Highway 111. Project site 040 includes an approximately 1,000 LF section of Dark
Branch, starting at the outlet of two culverts passing under Dark Branch Road. Both sites are on prior converted agricultural land. These channels have experienced increased erosion,
scour, and related damages as a result of Hurricane Florence. Project site 043 is located alongside Sarecta Road and includes an unprotected roadside bank that has also experienced
severe erosion as a result of Hurricane Florence. No waters or wetlands of the US were seen in the project area.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project will include the repair and restoration of three (3) stream and drainage courses throughout Duplin County. These repair and restorations will include excess sediment removal,
bank grading, stream channel stabilization, the installation of in -stream structures and bank armor, and native vegetation planting. Grading shall be accomplished with an excavator and in -
stream structures shall be installed with an excavator with a hydraulic thumb.
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:
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
5270
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
GPI was contracted by Duplin County to assist with 3 sites that were affected by Hurricane Florence. GPI has previously assisted the County with the initial Damage Survey Reports
(DSRs) which portions of this submittal utilizes information gleaned during that project. GPI has conducted topographic surveys and field reconnaissance work to collect data that will be
necessary to complete these projects. The sites are located throughout Duplin County, NC. Two project sites include Channel Bank Stabilization and Sediment Removal, while the third
project site is just a Bank Stabilization. The purpose of this project is to restore the drainage infrastructure to a condition which existed prior to the hurricane.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The proposed stream section of Tandam Branch will utilize control structures to maintain grade, prevent unwanted erosion, and promote pool scour to increase biodiversity within the
stream. These structures will include 6 Log Sills that will be installed at the start of each pool section. They will allow the stream to hold grade during high -flow storm events. The banks of
the channel will be graded back at a stable slope and side slopes will be matted with fiber matting and staked with live stakes to restore bank integrity.
The proposed section of stream at Dark Branch will implement multiple Log Sill structures as a means for maintaining the designed grade while promoting beneficial pool scour. There are
16 proposed Log Sills throughout the Dark Branch reach that will be installed at the start of each pool section. They will be especially useful in maintaining grade at the upstream end, at
the outlet of the existing culverts. Culverts traditionally cause scour pools to form at both the upstream and downstream ends, and while they have desirable characteristics, they also tend
to increase in size over time. The Log Sill structures will prevent the culvert scour pool from moving downstream and causing an excessively large pool area. The channel banks will be
graded back to stable slopes and the side slopes will be matted with fiber matting and staked with live stakes to restore bank integrity.
To repair the failing bank along Sarecta Road, stabilization of the slope is necessary. Stabilization of the area will reduce sloughing and erosion of the roadside bank which is important to
protect the adjacent roadway and utilities. Due to the constraints of the project area and the risk to utility services, a structural approach was favored over a natural approach. The bank will
be graded back at a more stable slope and secured with flexible concrete armor. In addition to the concrete armoring, the site will be reseeded and vegetation will be able to take hold. The
project site is at minimal flood risk in Flood Zone
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
Comments:
No
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
Unknown
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
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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
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3a. Reason for impact (?)
Repair of Hurricane damage
3b.ImPact type*
Temporary
3c. Type of impact*
Bank Stabilization
3d. S. name*
039 Tandum Branch
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
Perennial
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
Both
3g. S. width*
13
Average (feet)
�3h. Impact
length*
1,000
(linear feet)
S2
Repair of Hurricane damage
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
040 Dark Branch
Perennial
Both
15
Average (feet)
1,100
(linear feeQ
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0 2,100
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
2
3j. Comments:
Project includes the restoration of the channels to pre -hurricane conditions.
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:
Impacts to the channel will be temporary for the repair of damage caused by Hurricane Florence. Work will be done from the top of bank with no/minimal
work being done from within the channel.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Work will be done from the top of bank with no/minimal work being done from within the channel
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:
Repair from hurricane damage
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
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
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
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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
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: *
NRCS approved CPA 52
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.
Channel repair and restoration following Hurricane Florence
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
What Federal Agency is involved?
USDA-NRCS
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?
USFWS Critical Habitat for Threatened or Endangered Species online map
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
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?*
Historic Preservation Office
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:
Flood study is being prepared. The proposed work within this project will not alter flood elevations
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FRIS
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.
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Signed_ AGENT_ AUTHORIZATION_FORM.pdf
205.19KB
PreFiling_Meeting_Form_Submission.pdf
284.71 KB
DUPLIN_PermittingSiteMap.pdf
2.67MB
4520018 EWP Duplin County Permitting REPORT.pdf
1.35MB
4520018 ISSUED FOR REV AND PERM ONLY 20220131.pdf
20.48MB
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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:
Jonathan Hinkle, PE
Signature
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Date
1 /31 /2022