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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION F�eo�Cy
PATRICK L. MCCRORY
GOVERNOR
July 10, 2014
Mr. Thomas Steffens
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
2407 W 5' St.
Washington, NC 27889
Mr. Robert Ridings
DWQ- Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27609
20140845
ANTHONY J. TATA
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Bridge to Culvert at existing crossing of Unnamed Tributary (UT) to
Town Creek on NC 43 in Edgecombe County. WBS 17BP.4.R.10
Dear Sirs:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) proposes to remove and
replace Bridge #26, a one span bridge, over UT to Town Creek on NC43 in Edgecombe
County. The existing bridge will be replaced with 21' 2" X 8' 10" aluminum box culvert
with headwalls. This activity proposes to permanently impact a total of 51 linear feet of
stream channel. Also 60 additional ft of stream and buffer will be permanently impacted
due to channel improvements and bank stabilization. NCDOT anticipates that this pipe
replacement activity will be authorized under Nationwide Permit 14 and NCDWQ GC #
3886.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Chad
Coggins, Division Environmental Officer at (252) 296 -3532. Your time and effort are
appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
CZaa' C6 C� c,Is Chad Coggins
Div. 4 DEO
(252) 237 -6164 x 3532 tccoggins @ncdot.gov
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895 -3165
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Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Page 1 of 11
PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit F1 Section 10 Permit
1b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
® Yes
❑ No
1 d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular t ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1g
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
®No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Bridge 26 (Bridge to Culvert)
2b.
County:
Edgecombe
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Pinetops
2d.
Subdivision name:
N/A
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
17BPA.R.10
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d.
Street address:
3e.
City, state, zip:
3f.
Telephone no.:
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
Page 1 of 11
PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a.
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify: NCDOT
4b.
Name:
Timothy M. Little, P.E. Division Engineer
4c.
Business name
(if applicable):
NCDOT Division 4
4d.
Street address:
509 Ward Blvd.
4e.
City, state, zip:
Wilson NC 27895
4f.
Telephone no.:
(252)237 -6164
4g.
Fax no.:
(252)234 -6174
4h.
Email address:
tmlittle @ncdot.gov
S.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name:
Chad Coggins Division Environmental Officer
5b.
Business name
(if applicable).
NCDOT Division 4
5c.
Street address:
509 Ward Blvd.
5d.
City, state, zip:
Wilson NC 27895
5e.
Telephone no.:
(252)237 -6164
5f.
Fax no.:
(252)234 -6174
5g.
Email address:
tccoggins @ncdot.gov
Page 2 of 11
PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID)-
N/A
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.8119 Longitude: 77.6550
(DD.DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1c Property size:
N/A acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
UT To Town Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C; NSW
2c. River basin:
Tar - Pamlico
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Agriculture, forestry, and rural residential.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Approximately 110 LF
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project
The purpose of this project is to replace a failing bridge with a culverted stream crossing on NC 43.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The existing single span 20'(L) x 28'(W) bridge is structurally deficient and in need of replacement. NCDOT proposes to
remove the existing single span bridge and replace it with a 217' X 8'10" aluminum box culvert 50' in length.single line of
120" aluminum pipe 50' in length with headwalls. Based on hydraulic calculations and observations made on -site after
heavy rain events, NCDOT believes that this site will be adequately served by this configuration. Most of the work will be
performed with an excavator. Clean earthen fill will be used to backfill over pipe and behind the headwalls.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes 0 N ❑ Unknown
Comments: Feature appears on USGS Topographic maps
and local soil survey. There are no wetlands within project
boundaries.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
El Preliminary ❑Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Byron Bateman /Chad Coggins
Other: NCDOT Division 4 Environmental Staff
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain
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PCN Form —Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ® Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P)
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
or Temporary
T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
0
2h. Comments.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P)
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
or Temporary
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
(T)
31 ®P ❑ T
Fill
UT To Town
Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
10
51
S2 ❑ PET
Dewatering /streambank
UT To Town
® PER
® Corps
10
60
stabilization
Creek
[:1 INT
[:1 DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P. ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
111 LF
3i. Comments:
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below
4a.
Open water
impact number
— Permanent
(P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody type
4e.
Area of impact'(acres)
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments: There are no open water impacts associated with this project
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then com fete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID
number
5b.
Proposed use or purpose of
pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments: No ponds or lakes will be created as a result of this project
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres).
5k. Method of construction:
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ®Tar- Pamlico El Other.
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number—
Reason for
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P)
impact
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
or Temporary
required?
T
B1 ®P ❑ T
Fill
UT To Town Creek
® Nos
2641
1647
B2 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
2641
1647
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
This culvert was designed on existing alignment and utilizes headwalls to minimize culvert length /stream impacts.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for sediment and erosion control, the protection of wetlands and surface
waters will be enforced.
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
❑ Yes ® No
to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project?'
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
3c. Comments:
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b.
Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c.
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d.
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e.
Riparian wetland mitigation requested.
acres
4f.
Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g.
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h.
Comments:
5.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a.
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6.
Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ❑ No
6b.
If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g.
If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h.
Comments: Impacts associated with this project remain below the threshold for buffer mitigation.
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
® Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: Since we are changing the structure from bridge to culvert stormwater
will no longer be concentrated on a bridge deck or through drain holes, therefore
® Yes ❑ No
reducing the occurrence of concentrated flow associated with this structure.
Hereafter stormwater will be allowed to sheetflow and dissipate across vegetated
shoulders. See permit drawings.
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑Yes ® No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: This
constitutes a linear project with a
net decrease in impervious surface
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
N/A
❑ Certified Local Government
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
® DWQ 401 Unit
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
N/A
❑ Phase II
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3b.
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
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El
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a.
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other:
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b.
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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PCN Form —Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
® Yes
❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
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
❑ Yes
® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
❑ No
letter.)
Comments.
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes
® No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes
® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a.
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ® No
impacts?
El Raleigh ,
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
NCNHP Databases indicated no occurrences of endangered species in the vicinity. Furthermore, existing stream
conditions are not compatible with the habitat required for endangered mussels and there is no significant amount of
mature pine forest around the bridge to provide habitat for Red Cockaded Woodpeckers.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NCNHP layers in ArcGIS
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
❑ Yes ® No
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?
NCDOT /HEU clearance
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.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NCDOT Hydraulic Unit, NC Floodmaps
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