20230465 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20230328

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DHlsloo of Water Resources
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:
3/28/2023
BIMS # Assigned
20230465
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Holley Snider:[e-mail]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Hampstead Point -Of -Delivery
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Dolores Hong
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/28/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Harrisons Creek
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
C;SW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
34.371867
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Ponder
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-77.781931
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No

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
Please provide the date of the previous submission.
6/27/2022
1b. 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
Are you a federal applicant?*
Yes No
If yes, please provide a statement concerning compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act.*
NA
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
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes No
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
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1i. 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:
Four County EMC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
4771/679
2c. Contact Person:
Gregg Cohn

2d. Address
Street Address
1822 NC 53 West
Address Line 2
City
Burgaw
Postal / Zip Code
28425
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Dolores Hong
3b. Business Name:
Booth & Associates
3c.Address
Street Address
2300 Rexwoods Drive
Address Line 2
Suite 300
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27607
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Dolores Hong
4b. Business Name:
Booth & Associates
4c.Address
Street Address
2300 Rexwoods Drive
Address Line 2
Suite 300
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27607
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
0. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Rocky Point
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
Fender
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
Wake
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
Wake
4e. Fax Number:
O
2. Project Identification

2a. Property Identification Number:
3262-78-4633-0000
2b. Property size:
8.427
2c. Project Address
Street Address
1450-1622 Island Creek Road
Address Line 2
city
Rocky Point
Postal / Zip Code
28457
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:"
Harrisons Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:'
C;Sw
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300070804
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
Fender
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 proposed project site is located on the south side of Island Creek Road (SR1002), approximately 5 miles west of the intersection of US 17 and NC 210 in Hampstead, North Carolina
and the western edge of the site is adjacent to the Fender EMS and Fire Station 28 located at 1060-1622 State Rd 1002, Hampstead, NC 28443.
The proposed site access road will connect directly with Island Creek Road (34.375199, - 77.784037), across the road from the Wylie Branch Subdivision (Habersham Avenue, Rocky
Point, NC 28457; 34.375701,-77.783511; not shown on Figure 1). The access road will cross an existing right-of-way (ROW) and ditch along the south side of Island Creek Road. The site
is bounded on the south by the Duke Energy/Carolina Power and Light Transmission right-of-way (ROW). This ROW intersects with Duke Energy dirt road (34.372128,-77.778970) that
connects with Island Creek Road (34.376596,-77.780952).
Topography of the area is generally flat. Elevations in the study area range from 34 feet above mean sea level (MSL) to a high of approximately 38 feet above MSL based on a review of
USGS topographic maps. The NRCS Soil Survey of Pander County depicts three mapped soil units in the study area, Baymeade fine sand, Torhunta mucky fine sandy loam, and
Woodington fine sandy loam. Torhunta mucky fine sandy loam and Woodington fine sandy loam are hydric soil mapping units. Baymeade fine sand is a non-hydric soil mapping unit that
may contain inclusions of hydric soils.
Approximately 7.9 acres of the 8.427-acre site are forested and the canopy is dominated by a mixture of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). The understory and
midstory vegetation vary from open to moderately dense. Individual pines ranged from 6 to 19 inches in diameter (DBH). Canopy was estimated to have greater than 90 % cover of pine
species that are a least 30 years old and include some greater than 60 years old. Portion of some forested areas have been influenced by silvicultural practices. The southern portion of
the project area includes an existing powerline clearing and easement that is composed of a non -forested landscape and dominated by a mixture of herbaceous vegetation.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? *
Yes No Unknown
4b(2). Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete?*
Yes No
If yes, describe the completed work.
NA
4c. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application. not related to the 404 or 401.
None
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3.933
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
50
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Four County Electric Membership Corporation's (FCEMC) purpose for this project is to construct a new electrical Point of Delivery (POD) and substation adjacent to an existing DEP 230
kV transmission line and an existing FCEMC distribution line to improve electrical delivery reliability for existing FCEMC customers in the area of Pender County, North Carolina. This
project will be estimated to enhance the delivery of power in this zone and speed reconnection of power during power outages. The proposed POD and Substation will take delivery of
transmission voltage from DEP and step it down to distribution voltage to meet requirements of FCEMC in the vicinity. This operation will be ongoing 24 hours a day using electrical
structures and equipment and secured by several measures, including fencing designed to keep out unauthorized personnel. Except for occasional routine maintenance, the site will not
require the regular presence of employees. Most of the developed site will be adjacent to an existing 230 kV transmission line owned by DEP approximately 1400 feet south of SR 1002.

4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The electrical Point of Delivery (POD) and Substation will require clearing of 7.0± acre of forested area. Hand clearing/disturbance limit and no sump removal along the 1.39 acres of
wetland within the property owned by FCEMC and adjacent to a Duke Energy Progress (DEP) 230kV transmission line. The proposed project includes construction of 0.23+ mile of new
access road, above ground electrical powerline, electrical substation, and transmission tap line. Site construction will be completed as follows: initial construction will involve mechanical
clearing of trees and other vegetation and the installation of sedimentation and erosion control measures. Once clearing is complete, grading will start for the 0.23+ miles driveway corridor
and the 1.7+ acre substation "pad" where substation structures and equipment will be located. Upon completion of grading activities, construction will continue with installation of concrete
foundations, steel structural members, transmission and distribution power poles and conductor, and various high voltage equipment needed for function of the substation.
The entrance of the proposed site connects directly with Island Creek Road (34.375199, - 77.784037), across from the Wylie Branch Subdivision (Habersham Avenue, Rocky Point, NC
28457; 34.375701,-77.783511). A Duke Energy Progress (DEP) driveway will be provided from their right-of-way (ROW). The ROW adjoins the access road which connects to Island
Creek Road 0.2 miles northeast from the proposed project access.
4k. Will this activity involve dredging in wetlands or waters?*
Yes No
If yes, Describe the type of dredging, the composition of the dredged material and the location of disposal area.
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:
SAW-2022-00289
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Matt Smith
Agency/Consultant Company: CZR Incorporated
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
20/10/2022
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes a No
6b. If yes, explain.
There are 3 phases to the project to control the erosion and the sedimentation process during the project.
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?
7. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
Cameron Company Ltd. POB 3649, Wilmington, NC 28406
MH Island, LLC/AGSLIL, LLC/JAMLIL, LLC/Island Creek Venture Partners, LLC, 626-C Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
Fender EMC and Fire, Inc., 805 Ridgewood Avenue, Burgaw, NC 28425
8. Scheduling of 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
2. Wetland Impacts
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2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.
2d. W. name
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
(?)
2g. Impact
area
WA
dewatering
P
Unknown
Torhunta mucky
Yes
Corps
0.068
acres)

WB
dewatering
P
Unknown
Torhunta mucky
Yes
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Corps
3.508
(acres)
WC
dewatering
P
Unknown
Woodington
Yes
Corps
0.090
(acres)
WD
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dewatering
P JUnknown
Baymeade
Yes
Corps
0.057
(acres)
WB
dewatering
T
Unknown
Torhunta mucky
Yes
Corps
0.210
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.210
2g. Total Wetland Impact
3.933
2h.Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Soil (4,540.19 cu. yd.), Gravel (3,181.86 cu. yd.), Crushed Gravel (893.76 cu. yd.)
2i. Comments:
3i. Total cubic yard stream impacts:"
0
4g. Total cubic yard open water impacts:
0
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
29. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
3.723
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Avoidance and Minimization
Multiple rounds of alternatives were evaluated to avoid and minimize wetland impacts, which resulted in the current project design. The applicant has
avoided impacts to wetlands to the greatest extent practicable. The access road has been designed to minimize impacts to wetlands. The substation pad
has been placed between the distribution lines adjacent to SR 1002 and the existing DEP transmission line to minimize the overall transmission line and
service road distance needed.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Proposed impacts to the 3.93 acres of the total wetland on site were reduced to 1.37 acres and included: reduction of the road width to the minimum
width necessary to accommodate vehicles that needed to access to the site; substation pad reduced to the minimum size necessary to accommodate
equipment needed to operate the substation; substation pad located to maximize use of non -jurisdictional wetland areas in the southeastern corner of
the property; stockpile located on non -wetland area.
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
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
D W R Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
Mitigation bank Payment to in -lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Northeast cape fear umbrella mitigation bank
3b. Credits Purchased/Requested (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity:
Non -riparian wetland 2
3c. Comments
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
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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:
It is not adjacent to a protected riparian buffer.
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
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater program?
Yes No
N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
3. Stormwater Requirements
3a. Select whether a completed stormwater management plan (SMP) is included for review and approval or if calculations are provided to document the project will not cause degradation of
downstream surface waters.*
Stormwater Management Plan Antidegradation Calculations
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 (federallstate) 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.
There is no projected additional development for the electrical Point of Delivery (POD) and substation adjacent to an existing DEP 230 kV transmission
line and an existing FCEMC distribution as this project purpose is to enhance the delivery of power in this zone and speed reconnection of power during
power outages.
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
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No U Unknown
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

5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
Yes 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?
NCNHP database, NLAA determination, IPAC
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?
NCNHP database, NLAA determination, IPAC
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?
NCNHP database, NLAA determination, IPAC
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? *
Yes No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA
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
Hampstead POD - RCW evaluation report.pdf
5.38MB
Hampstead POD - Report.pdf
1.04MB
Hampstead POD - Site Plans.pdf
6.77MB
Hampstead POD - Vicinity Map.pdf
73.72KB
NECFUMB_Credit Reservation_Hampstead POD Substation.pdf
160.68KB
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 INC 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:
Dolores Hong
Signature
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Date
3/28/2023
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