20150587 Ver 1_401 Application_20150615

I N T E R N AT 1 0 N A L
June 11, 2015 1
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Perm itting�Unit�
Attn: Karen Higgins, Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1617
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Subject: Preconstruction Notification and request for Clean Water Act (CWA) §404 and 401
permits for a stream bank stabilization project. We are requesting that Nationwide
Permit 13 and General Certification 3885 be issued for this project on Junaluska Creek,
Andrews, North Carolina, Hiwassee River Basin — CU# 06020002, Cherokee County,,NC.
Dear Ms. Higgins:
Enclosed with this letter are four (4) copies of the Pre - Construction Notification, project site
maps, and other pertinent information that are being submitted for regulatory review. I have
also attached to the PCN a check for $240.00 to cover the application fee. We have also
submitted this information to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for their review. We are providing this information for
your department's consideration and comments relative to CWA §401 permitting.
This project involves stabilizing a short section of stream bank on Junaluska Creek. The bank is
eroding and threatens the developed area of a yard and residence at this property. The section
to be stabilized is less than 100 linear feet along the left bank, on the outside of a meander
bend. Junaluska Creek is designated as Class C, Tr waters by the Division of Water Quality and
we believe it supports wild trout, so the trout moratorium will be observed. The attached
stabilization detail indicates the methods that will be utilized to stabilize this bank with
boulders and vegetation. The work.area will be separated from flowing water using boulders
and plastic sheeting for the short time it will take to do this work. This package should provide
what is needed to evaluate this permit request and we are prepared to meet with you to
discuss the project further, if you so desire.
We believe that the proposed activities are necessary to address existing erosion problems and
should provide long -term stabilization to reduce sediment loss into Junaluska Creek and
damage to this property. In addition to making every effort to avoid impacting mature trees
on -site, we will be planting diverse native herbaceous and woody vegetation that should
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provide further long -term bank stability. The results of this project will improve habitat at this
site for native aquatic species and will provide long -term water quality protection.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you have any questions, please contact me
as soon as possible at 828 - 350.1408 ext. 2002 or by email at mclemmons @mbakerintl.com.
Your timely review will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Micky Clemmons
Michael Baker International, Inc.
Cc: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

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Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: I ❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NWP 13 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? I ❑ Yes No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ
because written approval is not required? 401 Certification:
❑ Yes No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Seay Property Bank Stabilization
2b. County: Cherokee
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Andrews
2d. Subdivision name: On Creek View Drive but not a subdivision.
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Shela and John Seay
3b. Deed Book and Page No. DB:01405 P #:0859
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: 70 Creek View Drive
3e. City, state, zip: Andrews, NC 28901
3f. Telephone no.: 770 - 598 -1130
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address: shelaseay @aol.com
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ❑X No
❑ Yes ❑X No
❑ Yes ❑X No
❑ Yes ❑] No
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
Micky Clemmons
Michael Baker Engineering, Inc
797 Haywood Road, Suite 201
Asheville, NC 28806
828 - 350 -1408
828 - 350 -1409
mclemmons @mbakerintl.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 1 556502771669000
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): I Latitude: 35.187438 Longitude: - 87.797614
1c. Property size:
2.83 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Junaluska Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C; Tr
2c. River basin:
Hiwassee River Basin
3. Project Description
3a. 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 Seay residence has a patio and the back of their house that are close to Junaluska Creek. This property is located along a bend in the stream.
According to this landowner the creek is eroding the stream bank and moving closer to their residence. This bank has some small shrubs and young
trees growing among scattered small rocks and a few boulders on the bank. The floodplain is a grassed yard.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 225
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to stabilize the outside of this bend in the Junaluska Creek bank, in a natural way that allows for tree planting.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See the attached answer.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the ❑ Yes ❑l No ❑ Unknown
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for I ❑ Yes ❑l No
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? El Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? I ❑ Yes ❑l No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands El Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b. 2c.
3c. 3d. 3e. 3f.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
Type of jurisdiction
Area of
number
width
(linear
Corps (404,10) or
impact
Permanent (P) or
feet)
S1 T
Stabilization
DWQ (401, other)
(acres)
Temporary (T)
Choose one
S3
Choose one
W1
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W2
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
S6
Choose one
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c. 3d. 3e. 3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name Perennial (PER) or Type of Average
Impact
number
intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream
length
Permanent (P) or
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(feet)
feet)
S1 T
Stabilization
Junaluska Creek PER Corps 20
100
S2
Choose one
S3
Choose one
S4
Choose one
S5
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 100
3i. Comments:
This impact will be for no more than 100 linear feet and maybe less, at around 85 L.F.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b.
4c.
4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
impact number (if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
❑ Other:
type
Temporary (T)
6d. 6e. 6f.
01
Choose one
Choose
O2
Choose one
Choose
03
Choose one
Choose
04
Choose one
Choose
(square
4f. Total open
water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
purpose of pond (acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
❑ Other:
6b. 6c.
6d. 6e. 6f.
6g.
Buffer Impact Reason for impact
Stream name Buffer
Zone 1
Zone 2
number —
mitigation
impact
impact
Permanent (P) or
required?
(square
(square
Temporary (T)
feet)
feet)
131
Yes /No
B2
Yes /No
B3
Yes /No
B4
Yes /No
B5
Yes /No
B6
Yes /No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Boulders are being used rather than smaller rock to provide for long -term stabilization and to provide better habitat. Boulders will only be placed along
that section of the bank where erosion is occurring.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
An erosion control matting will be placed on the bank to control soil loss from beneath the boulders. Gaps will be left between boulders as shown on
the attached detail, so that trees can be planted to provide additional stabilization and shading of the creek. Boulders will only extend up to the
existing ground surface. Shrubbery (ex.: doghobble) will be planted at the top of the bank for the length of the boulders.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ❑X No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Type: Choose one Quantity:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Quantity:
Type: Choose one Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires I ❑ Yes No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
❑] No
❑ No
❑ No
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
14. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof o_f- approval been
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
❑ORW
❑Session Law 2006 -246
❑Other:
❑ Yes ;.,❑ �No .
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ❑ Yes ❑X No
use of public (federal /state) land?
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 ❑ Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes' to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 213 .0200)?
2b. Is this an after - the -fact permit application? ❑Yes Q No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in I ❑ Yes ❑9 No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes' to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility:
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑ Yes ❑X No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ❑l No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Checked Guide to the Natural Communities of NC 4th approximation and the Natural Heritage Program website search.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? I ❑ Yes 0 No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA Habitat Conservation 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 ❑ Yes ❑D No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
North Carolina ECHO: Exploring Cultural Heritage Online site; State Historic Preservation Office website and HPOWEB GIS service.
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:
A letter indicating that a No -Rise is expected from this work will be sent to the County Flood Plain Administrator. If this is accepted then all
requirements should be met. If this is not accepted then moving forward with the project will be reconsidered or further modeled to meet FEMA
requirements.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA firm maps.
Micky Clemmons
Michael Baker Engineering, Inc.
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
App cant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)
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- EROSION CONTROL MATTING
/TUCK EROSION CONTROL MATTING
/ BEHIND BOULDERS IN BANK.
BOULDER TOE
INSTALLED BELOW STREAM
BED
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FILTER FOOTER BOULDER
FABRI
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CROSS SECTION VIEW
TOP OF BANK
OFFSET BOULDERS TO CREATE SPACE FOR PLANTING
BOULDER TOE REVETMENT
NOTES:
1. BOULDERS SHALL MEASURE 4'X3'X2'.
2. BOULDERS SHOULD BE USED TO
SEPARATE THE WORK AREA FROM
FLOWING WATER AND PLASTIC SHEETING
SHOULD BE USED TO KEEP WATER FROM
ENTERING THE WORK AREA.
3. TOE BOULDERS SHALL BE TOUCHING SO
THAT VOID SPACE IS MINIMIZED EXCEPT
WHERE CREATING SPACE FOR PLANTING.
4. BOULDERS SHOULD E \TEND BELOW
SCOUR DEPTH AND ABOVE BASE FLOW
WATER LEVELS. FOOTER BOULDERS MAY
BE REQUIRED, DEPENDING ON EXISTING
BED MATERIAL.
5. THE MAJORITY OF THE BOULDER SHOULD
BE BURIED IN THE STREAM BANK,
LEAVING FACE OF BOULDER E \POSED TO
FLOW.
6. EROSION CONTROL MATTING SHOULD BE
PLACED AGAINST BOULDER BEFORE
BACKFILL, THEN FOLDED BACK OVER
SEEDED BANK SLOPE.
7. BOULDER TOE SHOULD BE BACKFILLED
AND COMPACTED, VOID SPACE BETWEEN
FABRIC AND BOULDER TOE SHOULD BE
MINIMIZED.
8. BOULDER TOE SHOULD NOT EXCEED
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BOULDER DEPTH, AND EXTEND INTO THE
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10. SPACE WILL BE CREATED BETWEEN
BOULDERS TO ALLOW FOR THE PLANTING
PLAN VIEW OF NATIVE TREES AND HERBACEOUS
VEGETATION.
11. WHEN ALL THE BOULDERS ARE PLACED,
TREES SHOULD BE PLANTED AND SEED
SHOULD BE PLACED ON ANY EXPOSED
SOIL WITH MULCH COVERING IT.

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Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form Instructions `o� W A rF9 oq
DWQ Water Quality Certifications - North Carolina requires fees for processing water quality certifications
and buffer permits.
Checks should be made out to the "NC Division of Water Quality ", with the specific name of the project or
applicant identified on the check. Please staple your check to the front of the application package.
The required fees are as follows:
Major water quality applications: Greater than or equal
to one acre of wetlands /waters AND /OR Greater than or
equal to 150 feet of streams (whether intermittent or $570.00
perennial)
Minor water quality applications: Less than one acre of
wetlands /waters AND Less than 150 feet of streams $240.00
(whether intermittent or perennial)
For more information on the required NC DWQ fees, see the DWQ Application Fees document at
httD:HDortal. ncdenr.ora /web /w4 /swD /ws /401 /certsandr)ermits /apply /fees
Note: If the project is sponsored by a federal agency, the DWQ requires the name of project printed on
the US Treasury check and the project application fee mailed to: NC DWQ, 401/ Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699 -1650
DWQ Buffer Permits.- If- written approval is sought solely for Buffer Rules, the application fee_does.not ... .
apply,, the applicant should clearly state (in a cover letter) that only Buffer Rule approval is sought in
Writing—, ,
Cores Permits - There is no fee for Nationwide or General Permits processed by the Corps of Engineers.
iv. WHERE TO SEND YOUR COMPLETED PCN FORM:
Copies of your completed PCN with all required attachments must be sent to the Corps of to DWQ, or
both agencies, depending on the approval sought. Additionally, review the specific reporting
requirements for your project as some conditions of approval require you to send a copy of your PCN to
coordinating agencies.
DWQ Certifications: All PCN Forms processed by NC DWQ must be sent to:
Mailing Address Physical Address
(if sending by first class mail via the US Postal Service) (if sending by delivery service, UPS, FedEx, etc.)
NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit
1650 Mail Service Center 512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650 Raleigh, NC 27604
Revised for 2012 -2017 Nationwide Permits, March 26, 2013 3