20230790 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20230602

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:
10/31 /2022
BIMS # Assigned
20230790
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Frog Level Pump Station & Force Main Improvements
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
James Mason, PWS
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
6/2/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Gum Swamp
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C, Sw, NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.547583
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Pitt
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-77.442563
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
$240.00
$570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Robert Tankard:[e-mail]
1c. Primary Contact Phone: *
[phone]
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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 permits) 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
fig. 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 for the permit?
Owner Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Nani on recorded deed:
Greenville Utilities Commission, ATTN David Springer, PE
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
2d. Address
Street Address
PO Box 1847
Address Line 2
City
Greenville
Postal / Zip Code
27835
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]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
James Mason, PWS
4b. Business Name:
Three Oaks Engineering
4c. Address
Street Address
324 Blackwell Street, Suite 1200
Address Line 2
city
Durham
Postal / Zip Code
27701
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:
Winterville
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
14466, 14545, 14467, 58063
2c. Project Address
Street Address
3925 Frog Level Road
Address Line 2
City
Winterville
Postal / Zip Code
28590
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Gum Swamp
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
C, Sw, 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.
030202020401
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
6.37
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: *
The conditions on the site are of an existing sanitary sewer easement, which is a maintained easement. Wooded floodplain exists outside of the sewer easement. Gum Swamp runs
parallel to, but just outside of, the easement and northern boundary of the project. The general land use in the vicinity of the project is residential, commercial, and agricultural.
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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:
4.6
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
905 (just outside of, but parallel to, project boundary)
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The Greenville Utilities Commission (Commission) is proposing sanitary sewer improvements as part of the Frog Level Pump Station and Force Main Improvements project in Winterville,
NC. The Commission is proposing improvements to the wastewater system, involving approximately 1,385 linear feet of force main and the existing pump station on the western end of the
project. This project extends parallel to Gum Swamp from the existing pump station at SR 1125 (Frog Level Road), east for approximately 1,385 linear feet, before tying back into the
existing line.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The Commission is proposing improvements to the wastewater system, involving approximately 1,385 linear feet of force main. The project also includes improvements at the existing
pump station on the western end of the project. This project extends parallel to Gum Swamp from the existing pump station at SR 1125 (Frog Level Road), east for approximately 1,385
linear feet, before tying back into the existing line.
Impacts will include open trenching of riparian wetlands (only already -disturbed wetland areas within the existing sewer easement). Areas outside of the existing corridor/proposed
permanent maintenance corridor will not be impacted.
Typical construction equipment, such as trucks, bulldozers, excavators, and backhoe loaders, will be used during construction.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No O 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): Byron Levan and Nancy Oberle
Agency/Consultant Company: Three Oaks Engineering
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?
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 JurisdicitiI
?)
2g. Impact
area
1
TEMPORARY
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
No
Both
0.674
DISCHARGE OF FILL
(acres)
MATERIAL IN
WETLAND -
TRENCHING

1
TEMPORARY
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
No
Both
0.249
DISCHARGE OF FILL
(acres)
MATERIAL IN
WETLAND-MAINT.
CORRIDOR
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.923
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.923
21. Comments:
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000
Temp. trenching impacts = 29,365 SF; temp. maint. corridor impacts = 10,850 SF. All of the 0.923 acres of temporary wetland impact are within the
existing disturbed easement. For the trenching impacts, the temporary trench will be excavated, the soil will be temporarily sidecast, the new line will be
installed, then the soil will be returned (as much as possible), the area will be brought back to pre-existing contours and elevation, and the area will be
re -seeded to return to similar wetland vegetation using a wetland seed mix. USACE has previously stated on a similar project (GUC Forlines Force Main
Project) that this impact would be a temporary impact that results in no loss of function (since the soil, hydrology, and vegetation would be the
same/similar to pre -construction), and no permanent loss of water. Under this designation, this impact would NOT require mitigation. For temporary
impacts due to the maintenance corridor, no excavation/trenching or impacts to hydrology would occur. Vegetation would be temporarily impacted, but
areas impacted by the maintenance corridor outside of the trenching area would also be re -seeded with a wetland seed mix. If any compaction occurs in
these areas due to use as a maintenance corridor, those areas will be brought back to previous elevations and contours prior to re -seeding.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation O
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The proposed new force main will be installed in the existing maintenance corridor, thereby minimizing jurisdictional impacts and eliminating riparian
buffer impacts (all potential impacts within potential riparian buffer zones will occur within the existing, previously impacted, and currently maintained
maintenance corridor). The existing force main is surrounded by wetlands, however, which made wetland impacts unavoidable.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters will be employed. Silt fencing will be installed along the entire project. Rock check
dams will also be used where appropriate to minimize flow velocity and stormwater runoff into Gum Swamp. Additional erosion control measures will be
employed as needed during construction. Disturbed areas will be seeded, fertilized and mulched within required timeframes.
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:
USACE has previously stated on a similar project (GUC Forlines Force Main Project) that this impact would be a temporary impact since soil, hydrology, and plants would be returned to
pre-existing conditions, and result in no loss of function and no permanent loss of water. Under this designation, this impact would NOT require mitigation.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) O
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 O
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
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 No
Comments: *
Local funding only (Greenville Utilities Commission)
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 proposed project is the improvement of an existing sewer line, so no additional development is anticipated as a result of the project.
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 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?
IPaC; in -water impacts to Gum Swamp will not occur as part of this project. Additionally, no tree clearing is proposed. For bald eagle, no nests or known
occurrences are located within or within proximity of the project.
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
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 2.0 General Audience

8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Be. 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 Flood Map Service Center
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 dreg and drop files here to attach document
Frog Level PS R FM RDs.pdf
8.02MB
Frog Level Pump Station_PJD_Package 02-07-2023.pdf
2.92MB
GUC2201 - Design -Permitting (updated area)_REV.pdf
1.91 MB
Agent Authorization Frog Level-Signed.pdf
44.05KB
Frog Level Pre Filing Meeting Request.pdf
108KB
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 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:
James Mason
Signature
(AMtwall Alr
Date
6/2/2023
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