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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#*
20201736
2
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*
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Colleen Cohn:eads\cmcohn
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Elm City Wastewater System Improvements
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Jon Swaim
1 b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
3/3/2022
Nearest Body of Water
UT To Town Creek
Basin
Tar -Pamlico
Water Classification
N/A
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.8474-77.8714
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wilson
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
Please provide the date of the previous submission.*
1/12/2021
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: 12 - Utility Lines
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
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Town of Elm City
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2607/154, 2634/365
2c. Contact Person:
Deno Owens, Interim Town Administrator
2d.Address
Street Address
P.O. Box 717
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Elm City
North Carolina
Postal / Zip Code
Country
27822
United States
2e. Telephone Number:
2f. Fax Number:
(252)2364917
Yes No
Yes No

2g. Email Address: *
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jon Swaim
4b. Business Name:
McGill Associates, PA
4c.Address
Street Address
1240 19th Street Lane NW
Address Line 2
City
Hickory
Postal / Zip Code
28601
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)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Elm City
2. Proiect Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
3736455400,3736559745,3736840309
2c. Project Address
Street Address
6432 Homestead Rd
Address Line 2
City
Elm City
Postal / Zip Code
27822
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
UT To Town Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
N/A
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Tar -Pamlico
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030201030102
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number
2b. Property size:
76, 56.43, 108.05
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
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 proposed project area is located off of Homestead Road, approximately 2.32 miles north of the Town of Elm City, North Carolina. Work will be conducted within a Town of Elm City
owned property. The project totals 146.25 acres primarily consisting of agricultural land, but also includes several forested areas, wetland areas, and streams (see Wetland Delineation
Map). Adjoining properties appear to consist of residential, agricultural, and forested land.
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This PCN was previously submitted on 1/12/2021, and 401/404 approvals received February 10, 2021 and February 18, 2021. See Attached Previous PCN Application and permit
approvals in Miscellaneous Section. This PCN submittal is intended to renew the existing permits which expire March 18, 2022.

4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
Yes No Unknown
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
Action Id. SAW-2020-00208
DWR # 20201736
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
49.93
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
5,622
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The Town of Elm City has been under a sewer moratorium since 1998 which has limited potential economic growth in the Town. The existing wastewater treatment system currently
exceeds the permitted flow on a regular basis and needs additional capacity to meet both current demands and potential demands contributed to future growth. The proposed project will
provide that additional capacity allowing the Town to adequately meet current needs and allow for future service expansion.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:"
The proposed project includes expansion of the permitted capacity of the Town's existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and spray irrigation facility from 133,430 gpd to a maximum
annual average flow of 300,000 gpd, and a maximum monthly flow of 350,000 gpd. The project is proposed to be completed in two phases. The first phase includes expanding the spray
field area by adding 45.14 wetted acres of land on adjacent parcels to the west of the existing WWTP (See Location Maps). Phase 1 will increase capacity to 207,630 gpd annual average
flow. The proposed work on the existing WWTP and spray irrigation facility will include internal improvements of the influent bar screen structure and headworks, construction of an
additional chlorine contact basin, new irrigation pump station, replacement of sprinklers in the existing fields 1-3, and upgrades to the Parker Street Lift Station to replace internal pumps,
piping, valves and controls, and to rehabilitate the existing wet well. These improvements are not anticipated to result in impacts to jurisdictional areas. The construction of approx. 4,500
LF of new 12" SDR21 PVC irrigation force main is proposed which will carry effluent from the existing Elm City WWTP to the new 45.14-acre spray fields located in an upland agricultural
field located to the west (See Plan Sheets). The proposed irrigation force main will be installed via open cut trench primarily within existing road bed. Due to site and access limitations, the
force main will pass through Wetland 1 within a relic road bed that has been out of use for quite some time. The relic road bed has become submerged within Wetland 1 and is covered
with shrub and tree vegetation (See Photo 2 - PJD Package and Plan Sheet C-203). An approx. 361 LF and16-foot wide gravel road is proposed to be built within Wetland 1 above the
force main to provide access to the new spray fields. This road is needed for maintenance and emergency access. Total road bed width is planned to be 32' including 1.5 to 1 side slopes
with rip rap protection (See Plan Sheet C-201). Total maintained road width is anticipated to be 30'. Stream and wetland flow will be maintained through the proposed road fill via five 36"
Class IV RCP culverts. Three culverts will be installed to provide wetland flow, and one culvert will be installed within the UT to UT Town Creek channel. All five culverts will be embedded
7" below existing grade to maintain flow during dry conditions and allow for the passage of aquatic organisms (See Plan and Profile Sheet C-203). Force main and road construction will
result in 0.23-acres of permanent impacts to Wetland 1, and 32LF of permanent impacts to UT to UT Town Creek (Stream 1). Equipment access will result in 0.17-acres of temporary
impacts to Wetland 1 and 201-F of temporary impacts to Stream 1. See Impacts Map. All temporary wetland impacts will be stabilized with fully biodegradable matting and a native seed
mix following construction. Temporarily disturbed stream banks to be returned to original conditions and stabilized using fully biodegradable matting and native NC riparian seed mix. Flow
diversion and/or a pump around will be utilized so the proposed work can be conducted in the dry (See Plan Sheets C-501, C-505, C-506).
Tar Pamlico River Buffer impacts will total 1,911SF (0.04-acres) within Zone 1 and 1,282SF (0.03-acres) within zone 2. The stream crossing was designed perpendicular to the stream
channel, the construction corridor is limited to 32-feet wide, and the permanent maintained corridor is limited to 30-feet wide. According to 15A NCAC 02B .0734, Table of Uses, these
impacts are Deemed Allowable.
Typical equipment to be used may include track hoes, back hoes, skid steers, dump trucks, excavators and dozers.
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:
SAW-2020-00208
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Jon Swaim, Emily Martin
Agency/Consultant Company: McGill Associates, P.A.
Other:
Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
2/11/2020
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
6b. If yes, explain.
A second phase of the project is included in year 5 of the interim operations and maintenance. Phase 2 of this project will include expansion of the fields to add approximately 55 acres of
additional spray field with a new irrigation system and retention pond of approximately 6 million gallons at an estimated capital cost of $2,785,000. Phase 2 will increase capacity to a
maximum annual flow of 300,000 gpd. Maximum month flows that may occasionally reach 350,000 gpd will be addressed by storage in the lagoons. All appropriate local, State, and
Federal permits and/or studies will be completed prior to construction of Phase 2.
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?
Additional permitting may be required for Phase 2 of the proposed project. An exact location for phase 2 expansion has not been chosen by the Town of Elm City at this time.

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
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2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.
2d. W. name*
2e. Forested �'
2f. Type of Jurisdicition "`
2g. Impact
area *
W1
Road Crossing/Grading
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland 1
Yes
Both
0.022
W2
Road Crossing/Grading
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland 1
Yes
Both
(acres)
0.163
(acres)
W3
Road Crossing/Grading
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland 1
Yes
Both
0.043
(acres)
W4
Construction Access
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland 1
Yes
Both
0.091
(acres)
W5
Construction Access
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland 1
Yes
Both
0.079
(acres)
29. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.170
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.398
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0 228
21. Comments:
All temporary wetland impacts (0.17 acres) will be returned to original elevations, stabilized with fully biodegradable matting and a native NC wetland
seed mix following construction. All permanent wetland impacts (0.228 acres) will be impacted by the proposed 16' gravel drive.
3. Stream Impacts
S1
3a. Reason for impact (?)
Road Crossing
3b.lmpact type*
Permanent
3c. Type of impact*
Culvert
3d. S. name*
S1
�31e. Stream Type*
(?)
Intermittent
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
Both
3g. S. width*
Average (feet)
3h. Impact
length*
32
(linear feet)
S2
Construction Access
Temporary
Workpad/Causeway J
S1
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
20
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
32
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
52
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
20
3j. Comments:
All temporary stream impacts (20 L.F.) to S1 are attributed to equipment access during construction. All permanent stream impacts (32 L.F.) to S1 are a
result of culvert installation.
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 required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Fill for utility and road crossing
P 11
UT To UT Town Creek
No
1,911 11
1,282

6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 0.00 0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 1,911.00 1,282.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 1,911.00 1,282.00
61. Comments:
Buffer impacts associated with proposed road and utility line crossing. Permanent buffer impacts approximately 0.07-acres, perpendicular crossing,
construction corridor approximately 32-feet wide, permanent maintenance corridor approximately 30-feet wide.
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:
Project designed to minimize wetland/stream impacts as much as practical. Access road width was minimized to avoid wetland impacts, designed as a
perpendicular crossing, and the permanent maintenance corridor was limited to approximately 30-feet wide.Erosion control and stormwater measures
designed to limit off -site sedimentation.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Silt fencing shall be used during construction to minimize impacts to the wetlands/streams. Erosion control and stormwater measures will be maintained
during site grading to divert surface flow away from jurisdictional areas. Temporarily disturbed jurisdictional areas to be stabilized using fully
biodegradable matting and native NC wetland seed mix. Impervious berms to be installed in channel with a temporary pump around to allow for
proposed work to be conducted in the dry.
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
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
DWR Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
Mitigation bank Payment to in -lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
- Yes No
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
(linear feet)
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only): (acres)
(square feet) 0.46
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
4h. Comments
See attached Elm City Wastewater System Improvements DMS Invoice.
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

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
Comments:
All appropriate EC&S permits and authorizations will be obtained prior to construction.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. 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: *
The proposed project is funded through a grant from the Wastewater High Unit Cost (State Reserve) Fund.
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
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
51. 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?
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/
hftps://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/home
A T&E survey of the proposed project area was performed by McGill environmental specialists during site visits. No federally listed species or their
habitat were observed during surveys.
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?
https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/application/efhmapper/index.html
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?*
hftp://gis.ncdcr.gov/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?*
https:/Ifris.nc.gov
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
14.04042 - Elm City WWTP Plan Sheets.pdf
8.53MB
14.04042 - Stream and Wetland Impacts Map 011221.pdf
2.05MB
Buffer Impacts Map 011221.pdf
791.5KB
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form - Submitted 011221.pdf
149.15KB
20201736 Ver 1_Elm City Wastewater System Improvements_ Wilson_ 401_GC.docx.pdf
1.22MB
20201736 Ver 1—Elm City Wastewater System Improvements _TRB_Wake.pdf
619.67KB
SAW-2020-00208 Elm City Wastewater System Improvements NWP 12 Verificatiori
247.44KB
Town of Elm City WWTP - Buffer Determination Request Form 031720.pdf
5.11 MB
Elm City Wastewater System Improvements DMS Invoice June30.pdf
792.36KB
Elm City WWTP - Qualitative Indirect and Cumulative Impact Analysis.pdf
26.19KB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
This PCN was previously submitted on 1/12/2021, and 401/404 approvals received February 10, 2021 and February 18, 2021. See Attached Previous PCN Application and permit
approvals in Miscellaneous Section. This PCN submittal is intended to renew the existing permits which expire March 18, 2022.
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:
Jon Swaim
Signature
01P 1511 ,;1L
Date
3/3/2022
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