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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220345 Ver 2_ePCN Application_20220811Pre -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?* OO Yes O No Is this project a public transportation project?* OYes 0No Change only if needed. Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on: 6/16/2022 BIMS # Assigned* Version#* 20220345 2 Is a payment required for this project?* 0 No payment required O Fee received O Fee needed - send electronic notification Reviewing Office* Raleigh Regional Office - (919) 791-4200 Information for Initial Review What amout is owed?* ® $240.00 0 $570.00 Select Project Reviewer* Colleen Cohn:eads\cmcohn la. Name of project: DENC Person County Pipeline la. Who is the Primary Contact?* Joey Lawler, PWS lb. Primary Contact Email:* lc. Primary Contact Phone:* jlawler@smeinc.com (704)604-6474 Date Submitted 8/11/2022 Nearest Body of Water UTs to Cub Creek and Rock Fork Basin Tar -Pamlico; Neuse Water Classification Cub Creek = WS-IV;NSW / Rock Fork = WS-III;ORW,NSW Site Coordinates Latitude: 36.298370° A. Processing Information Longitude: -78.843168° County (or Counties) where the project is located: Person Is this a NCDMS Project 0Yes ONo Is this project a public transportation project?* 0Yes ONo la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: EI 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?* O Yes O No Please provide the date of the previous submission.* 3/3/2022 1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization? O Nationwide Permit (NWP) O Regional General Permit (RGP) O Standard (IP) lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? O Yes 0 No Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS): 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR: OO 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular O Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit O Individual 401 Water Quality Certification 12 - Utility Lines 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: If. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?* OYes C No 0 401 Water Quality Certification - Express 0 Riparian Buffer Authorization 1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? 0 Yes lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? Yes No 1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties? 0 Yes • No 1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed? Yes • No B. Applicant Information OYes 0O No OYes 0O No ld. Who is applying for the permit? 0 Owner ✓ Applicant (other than owner) le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?* OYes 0No 2. Owner Information 2a. Name(s) on recorded deed: Dominion Energy North Carolina (easement only) 2b. Deed book and page no.: N/A 2c. Contact Person: Bob Lepsic, PWS 2d. Address Street Address 2020 Energy Drive Address Line 2 City Apex Postal / Zip Code 27502 2e. Telephone Number: (919)810-7883 2g. Email Address:* roberllepsic@dominionenergy.com 3. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 3a. Name: Bob Lepsic, PWS 3b. Business Name: Dominion Energy North Carolina 3c. Address Street Address 2020 Energy Way Address Line 2 City Apex Postal / Zip Code 27502 3d. Telephone Number: (919)810-7883 3f. Email Address: * robertlepsic@dominionenergy.com 4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable) 4a. Name: Joey Lawler, PWS 4b. Business Name: jlawler@smeinc.com 4c. Address Street Address 2016 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite 2A Address Line 2 City Charlotte Postal / Zip Code 28273 4d. Telephone Number: (704)604-6474 4f. Email Address: * jlawler@smeinc.com C. Project Information and Prior Project History State / Province / Region NC Country USA 2f. Fax Number: State / Province / Region NC Country USA 3e. Fax Number: State / Province / Region NC Country USA 4e. Fax Number: 1. Project Information lb. Subdivision name: (if appropriate) N/A lc. Nearest municipality / town: Rougemont 2. Project Identification 2a. Property Identification Number: See original submittal 2b. Property size: See original submittal 2c. Project Address Street Address Origin: Upper Piedmont Landfill / Terminus: DENC transmission pipeline near Lady Shadow Trail Address Line 2 Peed Road to Lady Shadow Trail City State / Province / Region Rougement NC Postal / Zip Code Country 27572 USA 3. Surface Waters 3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: * UTs to Cub Creek and Rock Fork 3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water: * Cub Creek = WS-IV;NSW / Rock Fork = WS-III;ORW,NSW 3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?* Tar -Pamlico Neuse 3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located. 030201010101 and 030202010103 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 new line originates at a proposed station site located within the southem portion of the landfill and will extend generally southwest for approximately 4.4 miles before tying into DENC's existing T-12/T-12B pipeline easement. 4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?* ® Yes O No O Unknown If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000). SAW-2022-00518 and DWR # 20220345 4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.385 4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property: 282 4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:* The purpose of the new pipeline is to transport methane gas recovered from the Upper Piedmont Environmental Landfill facility, which is operated by a private third -party company, to a point of connection to an existing DENC transmission pipeline. The route consists primarily of a mixture of pine and hardwood forests in various stages of development, land disturbed for silvicultural purposes, or other areas that have been developed in connection with residences, roadways, and other utility easements. 4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: * See original submittal for overall project description. The proposed revision is required to avoid a conflict with an existing powerline easement, and will result in a portion of the permitted alignment being shifted 30 feet north. An agreement with a landowner will also result in a second portion of the route shifted to avoid a currently -permitted wetland area entirely. 5. Jurisdictional Determinations 5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas? * O Yes No Comments: 5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? * ® Preliminary 0 Approved 0 Not Verified 0 Unknown 0 N/A Corps AID Number: SAW-2022-00518 5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Agency/Consultant Company: Other: J. Lawler, PWS and Rebeckah Sims, PWS S&ME, Inc. 0 Unknown 5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR See original submittal. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project?* Yes O 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? No additional phases are anticipated. D. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply): Wetlands O Streams -tributaries _; Open Waters O Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts O Buffers 2a. Site #* (?) 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type* (?) 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name 2e. Forested* 2f. Type of Jurisdicition* (?) 2g. Impact area* 1 Utility easement P Headwater Forest WG Yes Both 0.023 (acres) 2 Utility easement T Headwater Forest WG No Both 0.014 (acres) 2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 0.014 2g. Total Wetland Impact 0.037 21. Comments: 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact 0.023 Project -wide, the proposed re-route will result in additional temporary impacts of 0.009 acre. The project will not result in additional permanent conversion impacts. Please see revised Impact Table for project -wide wetland impacts. 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: See original submittal 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques: See original submittal 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? 0 Yes ,6) No 2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why: Because impacts to WQ will now be avoided entirely, the project will not result in new permanent impacts that exceed those originally authorized (see attached table). F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) (J 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? O Yes ID No What type of SCM are you providing? O Level Spreader 0 Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT) O Wetland Swale (higher SHWT) O Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen O✓ 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?* L,Yes JNo 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 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. Project is a utility line designed to transport reclaimed gas from a landfill to an existing pipeline. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement) 4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?* 0Yes ®No0N/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 conceming Endangered Species Act impacts?* • Yes No 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Asheville 5d. Is another Federal agency involved?* Yes 5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8? 0 Yes • No • No Unknown 5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.? O Yes No 5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal? 0 Yes ® No 5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?* 0Yes ®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? See original submittal. 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 O No 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?* See original submittal. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?* Yes O No 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?* NC Flood Mapper 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 Additonal Information.pdf 1.96MB File must be PDF or KMZ Comments Please see original submittal, attached revised figures and impact table. The proposed re-route will result in additional temporary impacts of 0.009 acre, and reduce permanent conversion impacts by 0.004 acre. Please note change in DENC (applicant) contact name and information. 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: Joey Lawler Signature Date 8/11/2022 Dominion Energy Services, Inc. 220 Operations Way, MC C221 Cayce, South Carolina 29033 DominionEnergy.com August 10, 2022 United States Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Office 3331 Hermitage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 Attention: April Norton Person County Project Manager April.R.Norton@usace.army.mil North Carolina Division of Water Resources 401 and Buffer Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Attention: Mr. Paul Wojoski RE: Revision to Permit Authorization Under NWP No. 12 Dominion Energy North Carolina Person County Pipeline Project Person County, North Carolina SAW-2022-00518 and DWR # 20220345 S&ME Project No. 216697 Dear Ms. Norton and Mr. Wojoski, IM Dominion oilW Energy Dominion Energy — North Carolina (DENC) is submitting the enclosed support materials pursuant to a request for a revision of the aforementioned NWP authorization. The proposed revision is required to avoid a conflict with an existing powerline easement and will result in a portion of the permitted alignment being shifted 30 feet north. An agreement with a landowner will also result in a second portion of the route shifted to avoid a currently -permitted wetland area entirely. As detailed on the revised figures and associated Impact Table, the proposed re-route will result in additional temporary impacts of 0.009 acre and reduce permanent conversion impacts by 0.004 acre on a project -wide basis. If you have questions, or require additional information, please contact Robert Lepsic, PWS by email at robert.lepsic@dominionenerciy.com at your convenience. Jason Ericson Director Environmental Services CC: Robert Ley, P.E. (DENC) Robert Lepsic, PWS (DENC) Joey Lawler, PWS (S&ME) 1 of 1 REVSIED IMPACT EXHIBIT 0 50 100 - - 0 50 100 (FEET) � (FEET) M U�J - & 1 inch = 50 feet 1 inch = 50 feet III - Or - f _ .. - • • ,., . fl 01 1 N - fPO 3 ,t4, . ' - WETLAND o 4 H Q -- - AvaDED x zwz - _ ' W JO E U w U i " v +� w oC / a z • ..,! WETLANDD e l 111 a (51_ > Q �\ 0.023 � c CIF Q °u' z z FORESTED WETLAND C•ONVER�SION Z ,z p 0O U Y 0.014 � c, o@ 0 z +� \ z PORARY WETLAND IMPACTS s • U O ,, QLc,_,' O CI- aa I • ---z ,• liga. LAB. o 4 , \ .,, , • lilt oAlliMi 414 , vl oIl me , =,I .1 ,. ' ysef.ASso.4SCALE: '% `4Pi AS SHOWN N .�, E * ,\ i___J 30-FT BUFFER DATE: • o► _ + t _ \S . PROPOSED LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE 8-9-22 Y- .4••v. cw ---- ACCESS ROADS AND EXTRA WORKSPACE PROJECT NUMBER w "11N, PROPOSED ALIGNMENT 216997 a REFERENCE: ��A DELINEATED POTENTIAL WETLANDS FIGURE NO. GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL - PERMANENT WETLAND CONVERSION IMPACTS 15 PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE O NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. TEMPORARY WETLAND IMPACTS REVISED IMAPCT TABLE 1 of 1 Table 1. Revised Wetland ID WA Summa of Wetland Im . NCWAM Wetland Type Herbaceous headwater wetland acts (Reflected b . ro Currently Permitted . osed ali : nment shift) Impacts Temporary Disturbance Impacts (Acre) 0.067 Proposed Impacts Temporary Disturbance Impacts (Acre) 0.067 Perm Conversion Impacts (Acres) Perm Conversion Impacts (Acres) 0.000 0.000 WB Forested basin wetland 0.034 0.016 0.034 0.016 WCC Forested headwater wetland 0.018 0.014 0.018 0.014 WQ Forested headwater wetland 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.000 WR Herbaceous headwater wetland 0.000 0.116 0.000 0.116 WG Forested headwater wetland 0.022 0.005 0.023 0.014 WI Forested basin wetland 0.001 0.000 0.001 0.000 WK Forested headwater wetland 0.005 0.003 0.005 0.003 WM Forested headwater wetland 0.001 0.004 0.001 0.004 WN Forested headwater wetland 0.008 0.009 0.008 0.009 WP Forested headwater wetland. 0.031 0.021 0.031 0.021 TOTAL 0.125 0.255 0.121 0.264 Project -Wide Balance: Additional Permanent Impacts = 0.000 acre Additional Temporary Impacts = 0.009 acre NOTE: WQ Now totally Avoided.