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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
April 13,2022 Ver 4.3
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.
Pre-Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
2/4/2021
BIMS#Assigned" Version#*
20210248 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required What amout is owed?*
Fee received $240.00
Fee needed-send electronic notification $570.00
Reviewing Office* Select Project Reviewer*
Washington Regional Office-[phone] Garcy Ward:eads\gpward
Information for Initial Review
1a.Name of project:
Northeastern Regional Airport—Parallel Taxiway
1a.Who is the Primary Contact?*
Rick Trone
1 b.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
7/28/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Edenton Bay
Basin
Pasquotank
Water Classification
QNSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.028449 -76.565749
A. Processing Information
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Chowan
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No

1a.Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit(wetlands,streams and waters,Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit(navigable waters,tidal waters,Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?"
Yes
No
1 b.What type(s)of permit(s)do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit(NWP)
Regional General Permit(RGP)
Standard(IP)
1c.Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit(NWP)Number: 14-Linear transportation
NWP Numbers(for multiple NWPS):
1d.Type(s)of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification-Regular 401 Water Quality Certification-Express
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit Riparian Buffer Authorization
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: Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes No
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
1 i.Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern(AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
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:
Town of Edenton
2b.Deed book and page no.:
516/465
2c.Contact Person:
Corey Gooden,Town Manager

2d.Address
Street Address
PO BOX 300
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Edenton NO
Postal/Zip Code Country
27932 USA
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3.Applicant Information(if different from owner)
3a.Name:
Stephen Bright
3b.Business Name:
Talbert&Bright
3c.Address
Street Address
4810 Shelley Drive
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Wilmington NO
Postal/Zip Code Country
28405 USA
3d.Telephone Number: 3e.Fax Number:
[phone]
3f.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4.Agent/Consultant(if applicable)
4a.Name:
Rick Trone
4b.Business Name:
WithersRavenel
4c.Address
Street Address
115 MacKenan Drive
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Cary NO
Postal/Zip Code Country
27511 USA
4d.Telephone Number: 4e.Fax Number:
[phone]
M.Email Address:
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1.Project Information
1 b.Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c.Nearest municipality/town:
Edenton,NO
2.Project Identification

2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
781300971963 611.36(Project area is±69 acres)
2c.Project Address
Street Address
113 Airport Drive
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Edenton NC
Postal/Zip Code Country
27932 USA
3. Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Edenton Bay
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
QNSW
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
Pasquotank
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030102050102
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:*
The site is an existing,in-use,regional airport facility.General land use in the vicinity consists of residential,commercial,and agricultural.
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:
6.44
4g.List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
690
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Rehabilitation of existing pavement and construction of a new taxiway connection to Runway 19.
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The purpose of the proposed project includes rehabilitation of the existing parallel taxiway along the northeast side of Runway 19.Northeastern Regional Airport does not currently have an
active parallel taxiway to the runway.Runway 1-19 has approximately 4,100'of existing parallel taxiway between stub Taxiways'A'and'C',with another approximately 2,000'of inactive
pavement that will be rehabilitated and become active taxiway pavement as part of this project.Approximately 600'of new taxiway pavement will need to be constructed between the
Runway 19 end and the existing inactive taxiway which is intended to be rehabilitated.The only entrances to the runway are 400'from the Runway 1 end and 1,050'from the Runway 19
end,requiring substantial back-taxiing for aircraft on Runway 19.The full parallel taxiway will increase safety at the airport by removing back taxiing on the runway.This project also
includes rehabilitation of approximately 450'of inactive runway pavement at the Runway 1 end(100'wide)which will serve as a displaced threshold pavement for Runway 1 approach.
This is being done to utilize the existing pavement to the extent possible during construction of the parallel taxiway.
The taxiway will be constructed to a width of 50'and the centerline of the taxiway will be located 650'offset from the runway centerline-the current separation of the partial parallel
taxiway.Grading within the taxiway safety area(79'wide)will be performed on both sides of the taxiway and drainage improvements will be made to maintain historic drainage patterns.
Excess pavement shoulders along the existing taxiway will be removed and restored.
The total project area consists of±69-acres within the Northeastern Regional Airport.
The project consists of the following:
•Rehabilitation of±3.7 acres of existing pavement south of Runway 1 to restore a taxiway to the Terminal Apron.
•Rehabilitation of±2.7 acres of existing pavement east of Runway 1-9 to create a parallel taxiway.
•Construction of a new taxiway connection to Runway 19,consisting of±0.8 acres.
Tree clearing within a 1,500 ft long x 30 ft wide area along the eastern edge of the proposed pavement rehabilitation along
Runway 1-9.
One permanent wetland impact(Wetland A)is proposed for the proposed taxiway connector that will connect Runway 19 and the rehabilitated pavement east of the runway.
Standard construction equipment and techniques for this type of airport project will be used to construct the proposed project.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
WithersRavenel delineated the site on 10/28/2020.The site review identified two wetlands(Wetlands
A&B)within the review area.The site review identified one stream(Stream 1)which is located within
Wetland A.A Jurisdictional Determination request is attached to this application however,WR is not
requesting issuance of a JD in conjunction with issues of an NWP.

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): Troy Beasley
Agency/Consultant Company: WithersRavenel
Other:
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?
N/A
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"(?) 2c.Type of W.* 2d.W.name 2e.Forested* 2f.Type of Jurisdicition"2g.Impact
area
W1 Road/Driveway Crossing P Unknown =ffaA No Both 0.190
acres)
2g.Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g.Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000 0.190
2g.Total Wetland Impact
0.190
2i.Comments:
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:
Prior to site plan design,the applicant requested that a detailed wetland delineation be conducted so that impacts to wetlands and"waters"could be
minimized.
Proposed permanent wetland impacts for the Northeastern Regional Airport project have been minimized to only those necessary for construction of one
taxiway crossing to connect the existing parallel taxiway to Runway 19 to increase efficiency and safety.The proposed taxiway connector has been
designed to cross Wetland A perpendicularly to minimize impacts.Additionally,concrete headwalls are proposed to minimize fill slope and reduce
impacts.The crossing must be wide enough to support aircraft traffic but has been designed to be only as wide as necessary.Due to the need to
connect to the Runway 19 threshold,the connector cannot be located in any other configuration that would avoid wetland or existing infrastructure
impacts.Alternative crossings(i.e.,bridge)is cost prohibitive and not feasible for this project.
Wetland A is located between the existing taxiway and Runway 1-9;therefore,impacts cannot be avoided.There are no tidal waters or CAMA AECs
within or adjacent to the review area and authorization from the NCDCM is not required for proposed activities within the review area.
The proposed permanent wetland impacts are necessary for a culverted crossing of Wetland A for the taxiway connector that will connect Runway 19
and the rehabilitated pavement east of the runway.No impacts are proposed for the rehabilitation of the existing pavement,tree clearing,or construction
of the restored taxiway to the Terminal Apron.
1 b.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Access during construction will occur within uplands and existing right of ways.Additionally,sediment and erosion control measures will be installed prior
to construction.
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
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a.Name of Mitigation Bank:
Hidden Lake Wetland Mitigation Bank
3b.Credits Purchased/Requested(attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity:
Non-riparian wetland 0.38
3c.Comments
The applicant proposes to mitigate for the 0.19 acres of proposed permanent wetland impacts through the purchase of offsite mitigation credits at a 2:1
ratio,resulting in the provision of 0.38 acres of wetland mitigation credits.WithersRavenel contacted mitigation banks that service the Pasquotank River
Basin(HUC:03010205)to determine availability of wetland mitigation credits.The letter of acceptance from the Hidden Lake Mitigation Bank for the
0.38 ac of wetland mitigation has been provided as an attachment.
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules)- required by DWR
6a.Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation?If yes,you must fill out this entire form-please contact DWR for more information.
Yes No
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) u
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:
Project is not located within a buffered basin.
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
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
1c.If you answered"yes"to the above,has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
Yes No
2.Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a.Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules(15A NCAC 2H.0500),Isolated Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 2H.1300),or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules(15A NCAC 2B.0200)?*
Yes No
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.
The project will not result in additional development that could impact downstream water quality.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a.Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?"
Yes No N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat(Corps Requirement)
5a.Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?
Yes No
5b.Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
Yes No
5c.If yes,indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d.Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No 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
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?
Prior to conducting a site visit,WR reviewed US Fish and Wildlife Service's online threatened and endangered species database,located at:
http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/nc_counties.html and the NC Wildlife Resource Commission's"State and Federally Listed Endangered
Wildlife Species of North Carolina'publication,located at www.ncwildlife.org,to identify federal and state listed threatened and endangered species
known to occur in Chowan County,North Carolina.Additionally,WR submitted a project review request to the NCNHP through their Data Explorer
webpage,located at:https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/,to identify known occurrence of federal and state listed threatened or endangered species within
1.0 miles of the review area.The NCNHP project review determined that there are no known recent occurrences of federal or state listed species within
the project area.There are known occurrences of one federally listed threatened species(bald eagle)and two federally listed endangered species
(shortnose sturgeon&Atlantic sturgeon)within 1.0 miles of the review area,as documented in the attached letter from NCNHP dated 11/03/2020.
The review area does not contain occurrences of,or potential habitat for federally listed threatened or endangered species known to occur in Chowan
County.There are no state listed threatened or endangered species known to occur within 1.0 miles of the review area.
On October 28,2020,WR conducted a pedestrian survey of the review area to assess vegetative communities and identify potential habitat for,or
occurrences of,federal and state listed species.The review area consisted of mowed/maintained grass,maintained shrub/herbaceous wetlands and
pine forest.
The review of the NCNHP GIS data(2020)identified a known occurrence of a bald eagle nest(Nest EOID:38061.00)located approximately 420 ft east
of the northern end of the existing parallel taxiway at Runway 19 within the pine forest.The nest was last observed in 2015 and was active at that time.
The pedestrian survey did not identify any bald eagle nests within 660-ft of the review area.Additionally,Nest EOID:6801.00 was not found and is
believed to have been destroyed.In the event that Nest EOID:6801.00 is present outside of the 660'survey area,the proposed activities are not
anticipated to adversely affect the nest as a result of the dense forest screening and the proposed activities being located in excess of 330 ft as
recommended by the USFWS Eagle Technical Assistance document.
Site reviews did not identify any potential habitat within or immediately adjacent to the review area for West Indian manatee,Atlantic sturgeon,shortnose
sturgeon,or Red Knot.
The results of the threatened&endangered species survey were submitted to the USFWS and a copy of their concurrence letter is attached.
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?*
WR reviewed the NOAA Essential Fish Habitat online mapper,located at:http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/index.htmi.The project
will not result in impacts to Essential Fish Habitat.
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?*
Based on review of the online SHPO database,the NE Regional Airport surveyed as the former Marine Corps Air Station,Site ID CO0248,was
determined as eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.All work proposed for the Parallel Taxiway portion of the project will be
performed on airport property in areas previously disturbed and no alteration to any structures are proposed.The project will have no effect on historic
property.As part of the State Clearinghouse coordination,SHPO provided a response letter dated February 26,2020 stating the project will have no
effect on the historic property.Please see attached documentation.
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?"
FEMA flood maps
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Comments
Please see attached Appendix.
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:
Rick Trone
Signature
Date
7/28/2022