20230740 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20230523

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:
3/9/2023
BIMS # Assigned
20230740
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Andrew Pitner:[e-mail]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
COURTESY COPY Line 323 ILI Retrofit
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Dave Vena, PE, PMP
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/23/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Geitner Branch
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.715112
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Catawba
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-81.357046
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office`
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone: *
[phone]
0
`1
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: 12 - Utility Lines
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
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
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:
See attached Parcel Table (Appendix D)
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
2d.Address
Street Address
See attached Parcel Table (Appendix D)
Address Line 2
city
Hickory
Postal / Zip Code
28602
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
Yes No
Yes No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:'
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Dave Vera, PE, PMP
3b. Business Name:
Piedmont Natural Gas
3c.Address
Street Address
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Address Line 2
city
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28210
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Timothy O'Halloran, WPIT
4b. Business Name:
Kleinfelder, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
9009 Perimeter Woods Drive
Address Line 2
Suite E
city
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28216
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 / town:
Hickory
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
See Attached Parcel Table (Appendix D)
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
19
Q

2c. Project Address
Street Address
U.S. Hwy 70 to S Center Street
Address Line 2
City
Hickory
Postal / Zip Code
28602
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Geitner Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water::
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?"
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501020103
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
NC
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: *
Existing onsite conditions is comprised primarily of the existing maintained gas easement and access roads at the northern and southern ends of the project. A portion of the limits of
disturbance will be routed through a forested upland area. The general land use in the vicinity of of the project includes commercial use, residences, undeveloped forested areas, and
major roadways including U.S. Hwy 70, U.S. Hwy 31, and 1-40.
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:
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
266
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:"
Piedmont Natural Gas' (PNG) existing system requires improvements to infrastructure to keep up with estimated customer growth. In order to meet customer demand, PNG will be
expanding the system through the Line 323 ILI Retrofit Project. The project will replace a section of the existing Line 323 from the tie-in south of 1-40 to the tie-in at the former South
Hickory Border Station, with a 10-inch steel transmission main. The project will also involve installing a receiver at the new South Hickory Border Station.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:'
Piedmont natural gas (PNG) is planning to install approximately 4,810 feet of 10-inch steel transmission main starting at (35.718342,-81.356922) and ending at (35.706489,-81.358386).
The proposed pipeline will be installed via open trenching in all sections, excluding those where the pipeline will cross Interstate 140 via one horizontal directional drill. The Project's Limits
of Disturbance (LOD), which includes existing easement, temporary access roads, temporary workspace, proposed permanent easement, and the laydown yard, is approximately 19
acres. The Project involves the abandonment and replacement of a portion of the existing Line 323 from the tie-in south of 140 to the tie-in at the old South Hickory Border Station and
installation of a receiver at the new South Hickory Border Station. The Project also includes a proposed laydown yard which will be used during construction of the natural gas pipeline.
Work within the limits of disturbance will include clearing and grubbing. Access to the site is included in the disturbed acreage and is gained through two temporary access roads and one
permanent access road. The existing Line 323 will also be retired and abandoned in accordance with Duke Energy Policies and Procedures. The section of Line 323 beneath 1-40 will be
grouted. If any rutting or land disturbance occurs at these accesses, it will be stabilized. Silt fence with outlets will be placed at the low points for possible discharges along with inlet
protection at any storm pipes within the disturbed area. No drainage patterns are being changed with this project.
The project will result in temporary impacts to intermittent stream 0011S and ephemeral stream 014ES. Intermittent stream 0011S will be impacted due to installation of the natural gas
pipeline. The stream bed material will be removed and stockpiled separately during construction. Coir fiber will be placed so that the top of the coir fiber is located at the mean water level
during the summer growing season. To form a continuous unit, coir fiber shall be tied together end to end. Following installation of the pipeline, the stream will be restored to natural
conditions with the stream bed material that was removed. Impacts to ephemeral stream 014ES will result from a 30-foot-wide temporary access road from 12th Street SW to access
portions of the project's LOD. The permanent access road from 22nd Ave SE will be 25 feet wide, and the temporary access road near Hwy 70 will be 25 feet wide. Please see Figure 2 in
the attached Supporting Information document.
Impacts to streams 012PS and 013PS will be avoided by constructing temporary span bridge crossings. Currently, there are concrete blocks within streams 012PS and 013PS that were
placed by the landowner as a crossing; see photos 6 and 7 in Appendix E. These concrete blocks will remain in place and PNG will construct the temporary bridges overtop of them. The
temporary crossings will include stone approaches with geotextile filtration fabric on both sides, the span bridge crossing, and wattles to abut the span bridge. The temporary bridges will
be maintained while in place to minimize indirect impacts to the streams.
Between the HDD entry and exit points, PNG will hand clear to remain line of sight throughout along the natural gas line. These hand cleared areas will avoid impacts to ephemeral
streams 008ES and 009ES, intermittent stream 0111S, and perennial stream 010PS. The hand clearing will not result in impacts to these streams.
Construction equipment to be used include excavators, rollers, and loaders. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be installed as needed throughout the Project corridor. Clearing will
be as necessary to install BMP devices. Prior to grading or other earth disturbance of the ROW, sediment barriers and down slope BMPs will be installed. Once all required BMPs are in
place ditching, stringing, and bending operations may begin. Prior to starting construction on open cuts, bores, and bore pits, all BMPs will be in place. All erosion control measures will be
inspected and maintained, if needed, at least once per week and within 24 hours after a 1.0-inch or more rainfall event. At the end of each workday, where the ROW has been graded,
BMPs are to be installed. Denuded areas will be stabilized with seed and mulch, permanent stabilization includes replacement of topsoil and permanent seeding. When construction is
complete, all areas will have achieved over 80 % permanent vegetative cover and all remaining temporary sediment pollution controls will be removed.
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: Kleinfelder, Inc.
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?
There are no other phases proposed as part of this project.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries O Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
u
❑
St
3a. Reason for impact (?)
Access Road
3b.lmpact type "
Temporary
3c. Type of impact*
Other
3d. S. name *
014ES
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
Jurisdictional Ditch
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
Corps
3g. S. width
Average (feet)
3h. Impact
length*
23
(linear feet)
E
Open Cut Trench
Temporary
Excavation
001IS
Intermittent
Both
Aveage (feet)
50
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet
46
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0 73
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
73
3j. Comments:
Stream 001IS is an intermittent stream and will be temporary impacted during the installation of the natural gas pipeline. The stream will be restored to
natural conditions following installation of the pipeline. Stream 014ES is an ephemeral stream that will be impacted by vehicles and machinery utilizing
the temporary access road.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation O
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. were minimized to the greatest extent practicable. The project will utilize the existing easement and upland
areas. Temporary span bridges will be utilized to avoid impacts to streams identified within the Limits of Disturbance. Hand clearing is being used to
avoid impacts to stream beds. Upon completion of the project, the temporary workspaces will be allowed to regenerate naturally.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Erosion control devices such as silt fencing would be installed around the project area to prevent construction debris from entering jurisdictional Waters
of the U.S. The width of the LOD is the minimum required to safely complete the proposed pipe installation. All road crossings within the Projects LOD
will be installed via trenchless technology.
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:
The project will not result in permanent impacts to Waters of the U.S.
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:
The project is within the Catawba River basin, but outside of the associated riparian buffer zones.
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 (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) 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.
The project involves the replacement and abandonment of a portion of the existing Line 323 natural gas line and will not result in additional development.
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.
Asheville
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
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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?
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC), USFWS northern long-eared bat Determination Key, and field surveys
for dwarf -flowered heartleaf. Please see Appendix A.
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 Fisheries, Essential Fish Habitat 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 status?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? *
Kleinfelder performed a review of North Carolina Archaeology Site Files, Historic Topographic Maps, and NRCS Soil Survey, followed by a Phase I
Archaeological Survey. Please see Appendix B for the survey results.
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 project meets FEMA requirements because there will be no change to existing contours and no addition of above ground structures or impervious
areas within the floodplain. Kleinfelder has coordinated with the City of Hickory's Planning Manager and it was determined that a Floodplain
Development Permit is not required for this project.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA Firm Panels: 3710279200J (Effective Date: 9/5/07), 3710370200J (Effective Date: 9/5107), 3710279100J (Effective Date: 9/5107) and
3710370100J (Effective Date: 9/5/07)
Miscellaneous
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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 ACV);
• 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:
Timothy O'Halloran
Signature
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Date
5/23/2023