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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:
7/7/2021
BIMS # Assigned"
20211102
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer"
Dave Wanucha:eads\djwanucha:[e-mail]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Avery County Bridge 27 Replacement
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?"
NCDOT Kevin Hining
1b. Primary Contact Email:"
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
1/10/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Linville River
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
B;Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.028875-81.896147
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Avery
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Version#"
1
Reviewing Office"
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Is this a NCDOT Project?"
Yes No

(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
WBS # (1)
17BP.11.R.122
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 (N W P)
Regional General Permit (RGP)
Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Regional General Permit (RGP) Number:
RGP Numbers (for multiple RGPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
201902350 - Work associated with bridge construction, widening, replacement, and
interchanges
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:
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
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:
NCDOT
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
Yes No
Yes No

2d.Address
Street Address
801 Statesville Rd
Address Line 2
City
North Wilkesboro
Postal / Zip Code
28659
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Pineola
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Linville River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
B,Tr
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501010301
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
State / Province / Region
Country
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:*
A mix of commercial and residential land use. Rock quarry, restaurants, several artificial lights/billboards, and motel adjacent to site.
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:
<0.2 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1000,
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is scheduled to replace Bridge #27 with a new bridge at the same location. The existing bridge is structurally deficient (scored 42.75 out
of 100). The existing concrete bridge is 4 spans @ 40' each, for a total length of 160', and includes a concrete support in the middle of the river. The proposed bridge will be 3 spans —
1 @40'; 1 @95'; 1 @40' for an overall length of 175'. While the new bridge will have two in -stream supports, both will be on the edge of the river vs. in the middle of the river, as is the case
with the existing bridge.

4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
An on -site detour bridge is proposed since this is a U.S. route with heavy traffic volumes. Rock causeways will be used to construct both the temporary and new bridge. The two
causeways needed to build and take down the temporary bridge will be phased so only one causeway is in the river at a time, ensuring that less than 50 % of the river flow is blocked. In
contrast, since both causeways needed for the new bridge supports are very small (since these supports are on the edge of the river), the contractor could install both at the same time
and still block less than 50 % of the river flow. All proposed causeways are shown on the permit drawings. None of the causeways will include a fabric liner, as the stream bed is rocky and
shallow, and the liner would likely rip up and wash downstream.
While we typically use causeways to control turbidity when removing older bridge supports, in this case, we propose to remove the old/existing bridge supports without a causeway. While
we will be able to remove the supports on each side of the river without putting equipment in the water, the middle bent may require a trackhoe to enter the river (assuming we can't reach
this structure from the riverbank). The river is shallow (1-2' depth) and rocky at this location, which should allow for a trackhoe to track out into and back while minimizing the portion of the
riverbed that will be disturbed (see photos). NCDOT will work closely with NCDWR during the middle support removal, and will ensure all equipment is clean of sediment and
checked/monitored to ensure no petroleum leaks. We propose this method because removing the existing supports without a causeway will be more environmentally friendly by reducing
the area that will be impacted and the duration of the impact (only a few hours). While instream sediments may be stirred up, the rocky nature of the river at this location, along with picking
a worktime when flows are low, should result in only a short window of turbidity and this turbidity should only affect a short reach of stream. On the permit drawings, a "TS" hatching is
shown for the entire river width under the existing bridge, to account for the trackhoe possibly entering the stream for the middle support removal. However, it should be noted that only a
portion of this area will actually be impacted.
As part of the project, two stormwater outlets will convey stormwater from the bridge and roadway to the Linville River, just upstream of the bridge. This will involve the placement of rip rap
on the river bank where each ditch outlets, resulting in 14' of permanent impacts.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
Comments:
No
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): Kim Hamlin
Agency/Consultant Company: Sage Ecological Services
Other: NCDOT staff
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
Unknown
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
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type*
3f. Type of
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
M
Jurisdiction*
length*
S7
bank stabilization
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Linville River
Perennial
Both
50
12
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S2
bank stabilization
Temporary
Dewatering
Linville River
Perennial
Both
50
11
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S3
detour bridge
Temporary
Workpad/Causeway J
Linville River
Perennial
Both
50
43
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S4
bridge construction
Temporary
Workpad/Causeway J
Linville River
Perennial
Both
50
110
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:

31. Total permanent stream impacts:
12
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
164
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
176
3j. 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:
The existing bridge will remain in place during construction, preventing the need for a detour. All work will be done in the dry, and no direct discharge of
sediment will occur into Linville River or the small wetland on the project site. The erosion control measures have been improved to fulfill the design
standards for sensitive watershed requirements.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
All Best Management Practices will be adhered to. The erosion control measures have been improved to fulfill the design standards for sensitive
watershed requirements.
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:
no permanent fill
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
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:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?"
Yes No
Comments:
NPDES inspections and reports will be conducted weekly and within 24 hours of any 1" rain event. Reports will be housed on site for review.
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
u

3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
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
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
5g(1). If yes, have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as staining, guano, bats, etc.?
Yes No
If you answered "Yes" to 5g(1), did you discover any signs of bat use?
Yes No Unknown
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
Yes No
Unknown
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?
IPaC and NCNHP. A summary of potential impacts to protected species has been attached to the PCN. NCDOT Biological Surveys Unit surveyed the
bridge summer of 2021.
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
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?*
NCDOT Cultural Resource Team and SHPO
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:
NCDOT Hydraulic Design Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplain Mapping Program (FMP) to determine the status of the project with regard to
applicability of NCDOT'S Memorandum of Agreement, or approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final Letter of
MapRevision (LOMR).
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FRIS website
Miscellaneous

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PCN Support Materials for Avery bridge 27 replacement.pdf 11.78MB
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Comments
Attached is a permit application including the following documents:
PCN summary letter with protected species review
PJD
Permit drawings
Sec 106 requirements
NRTR
MCDC
NCDOT Bat Memo
Photos of project area and bridge
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:
Kevin Hining
Signature
Date
1/10/2023