20230548 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20230417

DWR
Division 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:
2/27/2023
BIMS # Assigned
20230548
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Timothy G. Broome Water Treatment Plant Expansion
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Linda Diebolt
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
4/17/2023
Nearest Body of Water
UT to Neuse River
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
WS-IV:NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.79264
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Johnston
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-78.38438
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
$240.00
$570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Zachary Thomas:[e-mail]
1c. Primary Contact Phone: *
[phone]
8
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
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
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
58 - Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances (frequently used)
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
1h. 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
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
1d. Who is applying forthe 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:
County of Johnston
2b. Deed book and page no.:
IDS 01405 PG 0530
2c. Contact Person:
Rick Hester, Manager, Johnston County
2d.Address
Street Address
207 E.Johnston Street
Address Line 2
P.O. Box 1049
City State / Province / Region
Smithfield NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
27577 USA
Yes No
Yes No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Linda Diebolt
4b. Business Name:
Hazen and Sawyer
4c.Address
Street Address
4011 WestChase Blvd.
Address Line 2
Ste. 500
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27607
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Smithfield
2. Proiect Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
260600-07-7131
2c. Project Address
Street Address
600 Clearwater Drive
Address Line 2
city
Smithfield
Postal / Zip Code
27577
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
UT to Neuse River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-IV;NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
03020202011104
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
100
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
USA

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 site consists of a water treatment plant and undeveloped areas. The areas in which the treatment plant components are located mainly consist of aboveground and
underground water treatment structures, pipes, ponds, and associated infrastructure. The remaining areas within the developed treatment plant site mainly contain paved and gravel
parking and driving areas; maintained, mowed areas; and forested areas.
A majority of the project site outside of the developed existing treatment plant area is forested. The areas abutting the treatment plant site mainly consist of undeveloped, forested areas
with a residential street southwest of the plant site and cleared, farmland south of the plant site. The Neuse River abuts the eastern boundary of the plant site, beyond which is
undeveloped, forested land of which a portion is planted pine.
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:
0.15
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
5,000
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Expansion of the water treatment plant is necessary to meet the demands of projected growth in Johnston County. To meet the future potable water demands, Johnston County is
expanding the water treatment plant at the Clearwater Drive site. The proposed project is a design -build project and regulatory authorizations will be submitted upon identification of
permitting needs; however, all future 401/404/buffer impacts associated with this project will be reported to the regulatory agencies as cumulative for the project described herein.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The proposed project consists of construction of new structures as well as demolition or modification, expansion, or relocation of existing structures, facilities, and associated infrastructure
within the existing treatment plant parcel. The project's limits of disturbance are anticipated to encompass approximately 10 acres of the 25-acre parcel; however, since the expansion is a
design -build project, the exact total acreage is not known. A copy of the design drawings to -date is attached to the application.
At present, two transmission lines, a backwash supply pipe and a sanitary sewar pipe, are proposed to be installed in the western portion of the site. The pipes will be installed parallel to
an existing process filtered water pipe and will cross an intermittent stream (S1) and its associated wetland (Wt ). Each of the two proposed pipes will connect to existing pipes at both
ends. Installation of the transmission lines in jurisdictional areas will be achieved using open -cut techniques. Anti -seep collars will be installed along the pipes within jurisdictional areas per
applicable regulations. Crossing of the stream and wetland will not result in the net loss of jurisdictional waters. No conversion impacts to jurisdictional wetlands will occur due to the
existing pipe's maintained access corridor being used for the future access corridor of the two new pipes.
In the northern portion of the project area, the stream channel does not have a defined bed and bank and becomes a small wetland complex prior to stream channelization, as shown on
the drawings. Impacts to the jurisdictional wetland and stream will be temporary and will include limits of disturbance during construction activities as well as open -cut installation of the
pipes. Pipe installation in the stream will be done in the dry and no live concrete shall come in contact with jurisdictional waters. Upon completion of the work, the areas of disturbance will
be returned to their pre -construction grades and stabilized as appropriate in a timely manner. Equipment anticipated to be used during installation of the pipes includes, but is not limited to,
excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dump trucks.
Indirect impacts associated with installation of the pipes are anticipated to be negligible since construction of the proposed project will not induce growth but is required to meet the future
demands of the service area. Additionally, construction activities are within an existing water treatment plant site and abutting an existing pipe for portions of the pipe corridors.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas? *
Yes
No
Comments:
Delineation of the area in which the proposed transmission lines are to be placed has been
performed. Additional delineations will be performed as the project is designed.
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): Linda Diebolt and Katie Cox
Agency/Consultant Company: Hazen and Sawyer
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
O Unknown
6b. If yes, explain.
Expansion of the treatment plant will be performed as a design -build project. Future impacts to jurisdictional features not identified in this PCN application will be permitted as the plant
expansion design progresses and the impacts are identified. Future impacts to jurisdictional features will be cumulative to the impact totals provided herein and reported to the regulatory
agencies under the USACE and DEQ numbers assigned to this PCN application.
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?
At present, no other NWPs, regional general permits, or individual permits are known or anticipated to be required in association with the proposed project other than NWP#58 associated
with this PCN application. However, it is possible that impacts to jurisdictional features that are not covered by NWP#58 will occur in association with the plant expansion discussed herein
during the design -build project. Those impacts and the corresponding permitting path associated with the impacts will be submitted to the regulatory agencies under the USACE and DEQ
numbers assigned to this PCN application.

D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
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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
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.
2d. W. name
2e. Forested"
2f. Type of Jurisdicition*
2g. Impact
area
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Install underground pipe
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TYPES
Wetland 1
No
Both
0.040
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.040 0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.040
21. Comments:
Pipe installation will be performed per the General Conditions of NWP 58. The wetland is in an existing pipe corridor that is maintained. Installation of the
pipes will not extend beyond the limits of the existing maintained corridor in wetland areas.
3. Stream Impacts
F
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type*
?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length*
fl
Coffer dam
Temporary
Fill Iff
to Neuse River
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
��
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0 5
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
5
3j. Comments:
Stream will be impacted by installation of a temporary coffer dam such that the water can be pumped around the area of disturbance during construction.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse Tar -Pamlico
Catawba Randleman
Goose Creek Jordan Lake
Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
131 - allowable upon authorization
T
UT to Neuse River
No
5,169
0
132 - deemed allowable
T
UT to Neuse River
No
0
2,382
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 5,169.00 2,382.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 0.00 0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2

Total combined buffer impacts: 5,169.00 2,382.00
6i. Comments:
A pipe will be installed on each side of an existing pipe = a backwash supply pipe and a sanitary sewer pipe. Both zones of the buffer consist of a
maintained pipe corridor that contains herbaceous and shrubby vegetation. No trees will be cut for the pipe installs.
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 presence and location of jurisdictional features have been and will continue to be taken into account during project design. Project components have
been sighted to avoid impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, streams, and buffers, where feasible. Impacts associated with the project components described
herein could not be avoided; however, the project footprint within jurisdictional areas was designed to reduce the impacts to the extent feasible.
Avoidance of all impacts is possible only with a no -build alternative, which does not meet the need of the project. Where avoidance of jurisdictional areas
was not possible, the limits of disturbance were reduced to the extent practicable.
Project design includes an anti -seep collar at the downstream jurisdictional wetland boundary per applicable regulations. Avoidance of the stream within
the project corridor is not feasible. The stream crossing was designed to minimize the limits of disturbance. Where feasible, work in jurisdictional areas
will be performed from abutting upland areas.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Best management practices for erosion and sediment control measures will be used during construction of the plant expansion. Measures include
perimeter silt fence, minimization of tree removal, and stabilized areas of construction. The contractor shall perform weekly inspections of erosion and
sediment control devices and perform maintenance as needed to ensure maximum efficacy of all devices in use. Vehicle and equipment maintenance
activities are required to be performed outside of jurisdictional areas. Disturbed soils will be temporarily stabilized if the disturbed area will not be final
graded and permanently stabilized within a reasonable timeframe. Impacts to jurisdictional areas during construction will be limited to the extent feasible
by performing as much work as is possible from upland areas. Disturbed areas will be returned to original grade and seeded with an appropriate native
seed mix as soon as possible, not to exceed 90 days of completion of the project. Swamp matting will be used where appropriate in wetland areas.
Excavation of the pipe trenches will be performed as prescribed by the USACE in jurisdictional areas, and side casting of excavated material into
abutting wetland areas will be avoided to the extent practicable.
Assessment of alternative methods versus using open -cut installation was performed. Due to the small size of the area of disturbance and the existing
disturbed condition within jurisdictional areas, use of trenchless installation techniques will not used to traverse the jurisdictional wetland or intermittent
stream.
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:
All impacts to waters of the US are temporary.
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
What type of SCM are you providing?
Level Spreader
Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
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?
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
O

1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? *
Yes No
1b. 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 r No
Comments: *
Project being paid for with monies received by Johnston County via taxes.
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.
Development within the Timothy G. Broome WTP service area is anticipated to occur. The proposed project will not promote growth but will support the
development that will occur regardless of the project and will provide state of the art municipal treatment of drinking water. Existing ordinances and
regulations, including the Clean Water Act, erosion and sediment control regulations, and stormwater ordinances, are expected to prevent impacts to
downstream water quality due to future development in the water treatment plant's service area.
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 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?
Hazen biologist reviewed the FWS online IPaC tool to determine species and/or critical habitat within and in the vicinity of the project site on
22March2023. The proposed project site is not located within range of critical habitat for any federally protected species. Onsite field investigations were
conducted by Hazen staff on 24January2023 and appropriate habitat for FWS protected amphibians, fishes, and clams were not found to be present
within the project site. Onsite field investigations were conducted by Hazen staff on 24January2023 to determine the presence or absence of the red
cockaded woodpecker. No evidence of red cockaded woodpeckers or their preferred habitat of mature pine stands were observed in the area in which
the proposed work will occur. Additionally, no cavities exuding sap were observed within the proposed project limits.
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 EFH mapper was consulted.
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? *
HPOWEB was reviewed on 3/28/2023 and a copy of the findings is attached. No properties, structures, or districts in proximity to the project site were
identified as being listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
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 FIRM Panel 3701380075B via FEMA online floodplain mapping
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
PCN Attachments Compiled.pdf 18.06MB
Broome WTP Design Drawings for PCN upload.pdf 223.45MB
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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:
Linda Diebolt
Signature
,aeraa Oi?Vl�&
Date
4/17/2023