20110762 Ver 2_401 Application_20140914

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
COMMANDER
NAVY REGION MID - ATLANTIC
1510 GILBERT ST.
NORFOLK, VA 23511 -2737
Ms. Jennifer Burdette
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWQ- Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
Dear Ms. Burdette:
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SUBJECT: PERMIT MODIFICATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TARGETS AT
DARE NAVY DARE COUNTY BOMBING RANGE, DARE COUNTY, NC
In 2011, the U.S. Navy (Navy) received a 401 Water Quality
Certification and Authorization Certificate (DWQ #20110762) from
the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources for
upgrades to the existing targets and storage areas at the Navy
Dare County Bombing Range (DCBR) located in Dare County, NC.
The project proposed expansion of existing target pads and
access roads, expansion of an existing maintenance area, and
creation of a new storage area in support of operations at the
range. Impacts to non -tidal emergent wetlands associated with
these improvements totaled 7.434 -acres (323,858- sgaure feet).
Since the issuance of the Water Quality Certification two things
have changed with range operations.
First, the Navy has determined that the existing airfield
target can no longer sufficiently and safely be maintained and
proposes to install a maintenance road parallel to the existing
runway. This will allow for range staff to access the floating
mats for maintenance and range recovery operations. In
addition, the proposed maintenance road will also serve as an
additional target simulating ancillary airfield support
structures.
The second change is the proposed use of Moving Land Targets
(MLTs) at the range. MLTs are unmanned half -ton pick -up trucks
that operate remotely using GPS mobile position technology to
traverse a predetermined route. During training exercises, the
MLTs would traverse hardened roadways and target areas within
the Navy impact area. These trucks may be used to tow a target
or may be the targets themselves. To facilitate the use of the

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MLT's the Navy would create a city target (grid of several
roadways) and turnaround areas at each end of the existing 3,500
foot road located within the impact area. The types of
aircraft, flight paths and munitions utilized in these training
exercises would be the same as those currently used in air -to-
ground training exercises conducted at the Navy Range.
The Navy explored various alternatives to the proposals
described above; however, new construction was determined to be
necessary to sustain the Navy's ongoing mission and training
requirements. The estimated impacts associated with the
proposed changes would result in 4.020 -acres (175,130- sgaure
feet) of non -tidal emergent wetlands impacts. In.an effort to
reduce wetland impacts, the Navy has elected not to construct
two areas (West Laydown Area and Ammunition Dump target pad)
that were previously permitted under the original permit. The
West Laydown Area and Ammunition Dump target pad together
accounted for a total of 90,060 - sqaure feet (2.182 acres) non -
tidal wetland impacts. This will reduce the proposed wetland
impacts addressed in this permit modification down to 1.838 -ac
(80,063 - sqaure feet). Total impacts at the range will increase
to 9.272 -ac (403,921- square feet).
The Navy proposes to compensate for these additional wetland
impacts at a 1:1 ratio through the purchase of wetland
mitigation credits from the Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank.
Use of on -site mitigation with a corresponding restrictive
covenant placed on the mitigation site is not an option for the
Navy, as the Navy lacks authority to place such restrictions
upon its property. The Navy has authority to participate in a
wetland mitigation bank under 10 U.S.C. Section 2694b.
Enclosed for your review is a copy of the permit application
consisting of the following: ENG Form 4345 (enclosure 1); Pre -
Construction Notification (enclosure 2); Figures (enclosure 3);
and a compact disk (enclosure 4) which includes electronic
copies of the following: ENG 4345; PCN; Figures; MCWAM
Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets; Wetland Mitigation Bank
Credit Availability Letter; Final DCBR EA for Improvements to
Target Pads and Support Areas; DCBR EA Appendices; Finding of
No Significant Impact; No Effect Determination from NC
Department of Cultural Resources and NC Department of
Administration Clearing House Letter.
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The Navy will submit the permit application fee in the
amount of $570.00 via electronic funds transfer (EFT) soonest.
A copy of the permit application with enclosures was also
submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for review. My
point of contact for this project is Mr. Thad McDonald, who may
be reached by E -mail at Thaddeus.mcdonald @navy.mil, or by
telephone at (757) 341 -0494.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH A. NASHOLD
Environmental Program Manager
By direction of the Commander
Enclosures: 1. ENG Form 4345
2. Pre - Construction Notification
3. Figures
4. Compact Disk
Copy to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mr. Kyle Barnes)
U.S. Fleet Forces Command (Mr. Joseph Vleck)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
COMMANDER
NAVY REGION MID - ATLANTIC
1510 GILBERT ST.
NORFOLK, VA 23511 -2737
Mr. Josh R. Pelletier
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889
Dear Mr. Pelletier:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
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EV22/24/RE384
S E P 16 2014
SUBJECT: PERMIT MODIFICATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TARGETS AT
NAVY DARE COUNTY BOMBING RANGE, DARE COUNTY,.NC .
In 2012, the U.S. Navy (Navy) received a Department of the
Army permit authorization (Action ID 2011- 01571) from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) for upgrades to the
existing targets and storage areas at the Navy Dare County
Bombing Range (DCBR) located in Dare County, NC. The project
proposed expansion of existing target pads and access roads,
expansion of an existing maintenance area, and creation of a new
storage area in support of operations at the range. Impacts to
non -tidal emergent wetlands associated with these improvements
totaled 7.434 -acres (323,858- sgaure feet). Since the issuance
of the Water Quality Certification two things have changed with
range operations.
First, the Navy has determined that the existing airfield
target can no longer sufficiently and safely be maintained and
proposes to install a maintenance road parallel to the existing
runway. This will allow for range staff to access the floating
mats for maintenance and range recovery operations. In
addition, the proposed maintenance road will also serve as an
additional target simulating ancillary airfield support
structures.
The second change is the proposed use of Moving Land Targets
(MLTs) at the range. MLTs are unmanned half -ton pick -up trucks
that operate remotely using GPS mobile position technology to
traverse a predetermined route. During training exercises, the
MLTs would traverse hardened roadways and target areas within
the Navy impact area. These trucks may be used to tow a target
or may be the targets themselves. To facilitate the use of the

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MLT's the Navy would create a city target (grid of several
roadways) and turnaround areas at each end of the existing 3,500
foot road located within the impact area. The types of
aircraft, flight paths and munitions utilized in these training
exercises would be the same as those currently used in air -to-
ground training exercises conducted at the Navy Range.
The Navy explored various alternatives to the proposals
described above; however, new construction was determined to be
necessary to sustain the Navy's ongoing mission and training
requirements. The estimated impacts associated with the
proposed changes would result in 4.020 -acres (175,130- sgaure
feet) of non -tidal emergent wetlands impacts. In an effort to
reduce wetland impacts, the Navy has elected not to construct
two areas (West Laydown Area and Ammunition Dump target pad)
that were previously permitted under the original permit. The
West Laydown Area and Ammunition Dump target pad together
accounted for a total of 90,060 - sqaure feet (2.182 acres)
non -tidal wetland impacts. This will reduce the proposed
wetland impacts addressed in this permit modification down to
1.838 -ac (80,063 - sqaure feet). Total impacts at the range will
increase to 9.272 -ac (403,921- square feet).
The Navy proposes to compensate for these additional wetland
impacts at a 1:1 ratio through the purchase of wetland
mitigation credits from the Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank.
Use of on -site mitigation with a corresponding restrictive
covenant placed on the mitigation site is not an option for the
Navy, as the Navy lacks authority to place such restrictions
upon its property. The Navy has authority to participate in a
wetland mitigation bank under 10 U.S.C. Section 2694b.
Enclosed for your review is a copy of the permit application
consisting of the following: ENG Form 4345 (enclosure 1); Pre -
Construction Notification (enclosure 2); Figures (enclosure 3);
and a compact disk (enclosure 4) which includes electronic
copies of the following: ENG 4345; PCN; Figures; NCWAM
Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets; Wetland Mitigation Bank
Credit Availability Letter; Final DCBR EA for Improvements to
Target Pads and Support Areas; DCBR EA Appendices; Finding of
No Significant Impact; No Effect Determination from NC
Department of Cultural Resources and NC Department of
Administration Clearing House Letter.
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A copy of the permit application with enclosures was also
submitted to the NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for
review. My point of contact for this project is Mr. Thad
McDonald, who may be reached by E -mail at
thaddeus.mcdonald @navy.mil, or by telephone at (757) 341 -0494.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH A. NASHOLD
Environmental Program Manager
By direction of the Commander
Enclosures: 1. ENG Form 4345
2. Pre - Construction Notification
3. Figures
4. Compact Disk
Copy to: NC Department of Water Quality (Ms. Jennifer Burdette)
U.S. Fleet Forces Command (Mr. Joseph Vleck)
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Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Appflcant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
Corps:
lb. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number:
or General Permit (GP) number:
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Id. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Pen-nit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not
For the record only for DWQ
For the record only for Corps Pen-nit:
required?
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ®No
Yes No
®
lf. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
® Yes ❑ No
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation
bank or in -lieu fee program.
lg. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes,
® Yes ❑ No
answer lh below.
lh. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern
El Yes ® No
(AEC)?
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Improvement to Targets at the Navy Dare County Bombing Range
2b. County:
Dare County
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Wanchese
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
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3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
United States of America
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
lb. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
lc. Property size:
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
Elizabeth Nashold c/o Commander Navy Region Mid - Atlantic
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
4d. Street address:
Code -N45; Regional Environmental Group, 1510 Gilbert St.
4e. City, state, zip:
Norfolk, VA 23511
4f. Telephone no.:
757.341.0360
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
elizabeth.nashold @navy.imil
5. Agent /Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Thad McDonald
Sb. Business name
(if applicable):
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
5c. Street address:
Code N- 45,Regional Environmental Group, 1510 Gilbert St.
5d. City, state, zip:
Norfolk, VA, 23511
5e. Telephone no.:
757.341.0494
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
Thaddeus.mcdonald @navy.mil
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
lb. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.742680 Longitude: - 75.858449 (DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
lc. Property size:
23,000 acres
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2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Alligator River & Pamlico Sound
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C;Sw,ORW & SA;HQW
2c. River basin:
Pasquotank
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:
The Dare County Bombing Range (DCBR) is an all- weather, U.S. Air Force (USAF) owned weapons range located
on the Dare County peninsula in the coastal plain of North Carolina. The Range encompasses 46,621 acres and is
utilized jointly by the USAF and the U.S. Navy. Through an Inter - Services Support Agreement, the Navy leases
and operates the northern half (approximately 23,000 acres) of the range and the USAF operates the southern half
of the Range. Of the 46,621 acres, approximately 5,000 acres is utilized as impact area by the two services which
are divided into two separate impact areas of roughly 2,500 acres. The remaining DCBR range, approximately
41,621 acres, exists almost entirely of forested wetlands and serves as safety buffer for military operations.
The Navy impact area, with the exception of the existing range control facilities and attendant features (i.e. roads,
storage areas, and target pads), consists almost entirely of non -tidal emergent wetlands. The Alligator River
National Wildlife Refuge, a 152,000 -acre preservation area for native wildlife and forested wetlands, borders and
almost completely surrounds the DCBR. The two largest surface water bodies in the vicinity of the Range are the
Alligator River and the Pamlico Sound; located west and east of the DCBR, respectively. The land located to the
southwest and adjacent to the DCBR is owned by White Columns Land and Timber Company. The Dare County
peninsula, together with the neighboring counties of Tyrrell and Hyde, are sparsely populated rural areas.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
22,770 acres (U.S. Navy Range)
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
N/A
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to enhance the long -term sustainability of the Navy Dare County Bombing
Range and to improve the quality of training that can be provided at the range. The proposed project would allow for
more realistic training scenarios to include the use of MLT's, allow for maintenance operations to be completed,
enhance range personnel safety and increase Operational Range Clearance (ORC) capabilities. The need for this action
is to support and provide range capabilities for training forces ready to deploy worldwide.
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3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed project is a modification of the existing permit. It removes two impact areas previously permitted for
construction and proposes four new impact areas. The project proposes to construct a gravel road parallel to the
existing runway target. The existing runway target is constructed of aluminum mats placed atop the vegetative layer
in the impact area. In the past, range personnel were able to drive vehicles out onto the runway; however, this is no
longer a possibility due to damage incurred as a target. The new road will allow for continued maintenance of the
runway target & provides for additional target areas similar to those found in & around real airfield facilities. The
project would also create a city target (MOUT) and turnaround areas at each end of 3,500 Foot Road suitable for
use with static and Moving Land Targets (MLTs). MLTs are unmanned half -ton pick -up trucks that operate
remotely using GPS mobile position technology to traverse a predetermined route. During training exercises, the
MLTs would traverse hardened roadways and target areas within the Navy impact area. These trucks may be used
to tow a target or may be the targets themselves. The types of aircraft, flight paths and munitions utilized in these
training exercises would be the same as those currently used in air -to- ground training exercises conducted at the
Navy Range.
Majority of the work would be completed utilizing excavators which would work from existing roads mats. Work
would be sequenced such that clean fill material would be brought on site and stored in the existing maintenance
area. The amount of fill material would be limited to only that amount which can be stored within the Maintenance
area to be used as needed. Select fill will be placed on geotextile fabric in wetlands. The fill material will provide
a stable base and raise surface elevations above the ordinary high water mark thereby providing a suitable surface
area sufficient to allow regular vehicle traffic for training and maintenance efforts as required.
Dec 2011 the Navy obtained a Water Quality Certification from NCDWQ (DWQ No.: 20110762) and in Feb 2012
received a permit from the USACE ( USACE Action ID: SAW 201101517) for wetland impacts associated with
improvements to the existing targets and storage areas at the range. Approved permitted wetland impact areas are
listed in the following impact table.
Based on changes to the training requirements, the Navy has elected to remove two of the approved impacts areas
from the areas to be improved. The two areas that are no longer proposed to be constructed are W -9 Ammo Dump
and W -10 West Laydown impact areas together totaling 90,060 sqft (2.182 acres). Drawings entitled "Dare County
Bombing Range Navy Impact Area Improvements" Dated June 20, 2011 depict the permitted wetland impact areas
covered under the most recent permit as well as identify the two targets (West Laydown, Ammo Dump) that will
not be constructed.
Impact areas are depicted on drawings entitled "Dare County Bombing Range Improvements" See sheets C -108 to
C -114. A table listing the expected impacts and amount of fill required is as follows:
Proposed Wetland Impacts
Impact Area
Fill — Square Feet
Fill — Cubic Yards
Runway Maintenance
Road
99,450
9,207
City MOUT
39,950
3,699
MLT West Turnaround
18,230
1,687
MLT East Turnaround
17,500
1,620
Totals
.175,130
16,210
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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?
Comments: With the exception of the existing range
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
facilities (e.g. range control building, roads, target pads,
and storage areas) the site consists of jurisdictional waters
of the U.S.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what
El Preliminary El Final
type of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company:
Name (if known):
Other:
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
® Yes ❑ No F-1 unknown
for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
Dec 2011 the Navy obtained a Water Quality Certification from NCDWQ (DWQ No.: 20110762) and in Feb 2012
received a permit from the USACE (USACE Action ID: SAW 201101517) for wetland impacts associated with
improvements to the existing targets and storage areas at the range.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
Ia. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ❑ Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
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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) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W 1 ®P ❑ T
Fill
Non -Tidal
Freshwater
❑ yes
® No
E Corps
® DWQ
2.283
Marsh
W2 ®P ❑ T
Fill
Non -Tidal
Freshwater
❑ yes
® No
® Corps
® DWQ
0.917
Marsh
W3 ®P ❑ T
Fill
Non -Tidal
Freshwater
❑ Yes
No
® Corps
®DWQ
0.419
Marsh
W4 ®P ❑ T
Fill
Non -Tidal
Freshwater
❑ Yes
®No
® Corps
®DWQ
0.402
Marsh
2g. Total wetland impacts
4.021
2h. Comments: Uplands at the U.S. Navy Range are comprised of the existing facilities (e.g. roads, target pads,
maintenance area, etc...) and make up approximately 1 percent of the land area. The remaining 99 percent of land area
exists as wetlands.
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.
3£
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S 1 ❑ P ❑ T
1 FORMTEXT
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P FIT
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments: No streams are located within the impact area.
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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
— Pennanent (P)
or Temporary
(T)
4b.
Name of
waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 ❑ PEI T
02E] PEI T
03 ❑P ❑T
04E] RE] T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete 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:
5h. Is a darn 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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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 ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number —
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P)
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
or Temporary
impact
required?
(T
B1 ❑P ❑T
F-1 Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The U.S. Navy minimized impact footprint designs to only that required to allow for sufficient space to safely access
and maintain the targets and operate the MLT's. In addition, impacts were further minimized wetland impacts by
removing two areas (West Laydown Area & Amino Dump target pad) that were previously permitted from the proposed
construction plan. Together these two impact areas totaled 90,060 sqft (2.182 acres), and they will not be constructed.
lb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction
techniques.
The Navy will adhere to all applicable erosion and sediment control laws and regulations.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
® Yes ❑ No
impacts 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
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Pennittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: Wetland Mitigation Credits would be purchased from the Great Dismal Swamp Wetland
Mitigation Bank upon permit approval by the regulatory agencies.
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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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:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
Ia. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
lb. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes F-1 No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
® Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
This project will utilize the low density option for stormwater management. A copy of the plan will be provided
once it is approved by DWQ
❑ 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?
Dare County
® Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
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
❑ ORW
apply (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
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5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
Ia. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or
® Yes ❑ No
the use of public (federal /state) land?
lb. 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)?
1c. 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 letter.)
® Yes ❑ No
Comments: Improvements to Targets at the Navy Dare County Bombing
Range, North Carolina
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
❑ Yes ® No
Standards, 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 additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water
❑ Yes ® No
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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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species
® Yes ❑ No
or habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
® Yes ❑ No
impacts?
® 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?
Agency Correspondence with USFWS and EA analysis
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA EFH 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
F� 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?
The U.S. Navy coordinated with the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office during the
NEPA process. A letter from the SHPO dated May 13, 2014 determined that no historic properties will be affected.
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: The Navy completed a review of floodplain impacts as part
of the EA completed to assess the project alternatives. F000dplain impacts will be less than 0.0001 percent of the
Navy facility.
8c. What source(s) did you use to snake the floodplain determination? FEMA 2009 Flood Zone Designations and
NCDOT GIS FEMA Q3 Flood Maps
Elizabeth Nashold
` plicant /Agent's Signature
Applicant /Agent's Printed Name
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter
Date
from the applicant is provided.)
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