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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:
9/7/2022
BIMS # Assigned"
20211201
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer"
Hannah Sprinkle:eads\hhsprinkle
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Fort Fisher Maintenance Dredging 2022-2023
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?"
Brian Doliber
1b. Primary Contact Email:"
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
10/26/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Cape Fear River
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
sC
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
33.961767-77.940246
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
New Hanover
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Version#"
1
Reviewing Office"
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Is this a NCDOT Project?"
Yes No

(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
WBS # (1)
16.71001
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:
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
35 - Maintenance Dredging Existing Basins (Sect 10 Only)
16 - Return Water from Upland
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:
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
Yes No
19. 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:
NC Department of Transportation
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
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Yes No
Yes No

2d.Address
Street Address
159 Lucinda Lane
Address Line 2
City
Powells Point
Postal / Zip Code
27966
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Brian Doliber
3b. Business Name:
3c. Address
Street Address
159 Lucinda Lane
Address Line 2
City
Powells Point
Postal / Zip Code
27966
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Fort Fisher
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
312020.81.6134.000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
2422 S Fort Fisher Blvd
Address Line 2
City
Kure Beach
Postal / Zip Code
28449
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Cape Fear River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
SC
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number
2b. Property size:
1948.4
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA

3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300050803
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 project area is an existing Ferry Basin and Channel and 9.5-acre spoil site located on the southwest side of Kure Beach on federal government land. The Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal is
used by the NC DOT Ferry Division to transport the public and supplies back and forth from Southport and vice versa. The basin and channel have been dredged numerous times
throughout its history.
The ferry basin is 400' L x 300' W and the ferry channel is 2100' L x 150' W. We are authorized to dredge to a depth of 14'.
The 9.5 acres of land used for the spoil site is permitted for use by the Department of the Army under License No. DACA21-3-18-0055.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
Yes No Unknown
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
SAW-2009-02060
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
0
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The purpose of having the Fort Fisher channel and basin permitted for maintenance dredging is to ensure the safety of the travelling public is not compromised during transport to and from
Fort Fisher. As depicted in the attached survey, shoaling has occurred throughout the channel and basin and dredging is needed to ensure the safety of Ferry personnel and the travelling
public.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
Shoaling has occurred within the ferry basin and eastward section of the entrance channel. The channel is "pinched" and does not allow for the appropriate level of maneuverability while
entering and exiting the basin. Dredging is needed to ensure the safety of Ferry personnel and the travelling public.
The dredging project will remove approximately 109,494.0 cubic yards of material, which will be placed into the Fort Fisher spoil site. Our permit authorizes excavation to 14' but we plan to
excavate to a depth of 12' so all of the areas experiencing shoaling can be addressed. Completion of this channel maintenance will allow for easier and safer passage in and out of the
ferry basin. The attached bathymetric survey shows the area to be dredged. The spoil site has ample capacity to accommodate the proposed amount of material to be excavated. A survey
of the site to determine specific capacity is being completed in the coming weeks and will be submitted as supplemental information upon its receipt. All work is to take place outside of the
regulated moratorium dates of April 1-September 30. It is estimated that the project will begin the first week in December 2022 and will last through the end of March 2022.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
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):
Agency/Consultant Company:
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?
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
4. Open Water Impacts

4a. Site #
4a1. Impact Reason
4b. Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type :114e.
Waterbody type
4f. Impact area
Fort Fisher
Dredging
T
Cape Fear River
Dredging
Tributary
9.95
Basin &
Channel
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts: 4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
9.95 0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
9.95
4h. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
All work will be completed within the permitted time frame to avoid any potential impacts to wildlife. Spoil site NTU levels will be monitored in accordance
with the Ferry Division Environmental Management System (EMS).
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
All equipment will be checked on a daily basis for any possible leaks, dredge pipe will be secured along with all tugs and barges in an area as to not
impact the surroundings. Spoil site spill gate will be properly maintained and measured to avoid impacts.
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
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Maintenance dredging
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. 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:
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
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstatellocal) 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 (NEPAISEPA)?*
Yes No
Comments: *
State maintained channel and basin that has current CAMA permit
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
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2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (1 SA 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.
Dredging event
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
Yes No N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
Yes No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
Unknown
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Coordination with resource agencies during initial permitting and past dredging events
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?
Yes No
Are there submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) around the project vicinity?*
Yes No Unknown
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA EFH Mapper, online documentation, coordination with resource agencies.
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?*
Currently permitted
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Be. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplairl
Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
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
Ft Fisher_3-9-22.pdf 2.66MB
Pre -Filing Meeting Request 09-07-2022.pdf 132.42KB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
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:
Brian Doliber
Signature
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Date
10/26/2022