20231316 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20230921

i 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:
8/21 /2023
BIMS # Assigned
20231316
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
TRANSCO ROW at Trib to Troublesome Creek
1a. Who is the Primary Contact? *
George M. Junkin
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
9/21/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Trib to Troublesome Creek
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
WS-III, NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
Longitude:
36.279918
-79.880391
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Rockingham
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Version#*
1
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Rebecca Chandler:rebecca.chandler
1c. Primary Contact Phone:
[phone]
$570.00
$767.00
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Ia. 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: 18 - Minor Discharges
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit Riparian Buffer Authorization
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: Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes No
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:
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation
2b. Deed book and page no.:
401/259; 401/279; 401/441; 973/1124
2c. Contact Person:
Laura Rudolf
2d. Address
Street Address
2800 Post Oak Road
Address Line 2
Level 11
City State / Province / Region
Houston TX
Postal/Zip Code Country
77056 USA

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
Laura. [e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
George M. Junkin
4b. Business Name:
American Land Concepts, Inc.
4c. Address
Street Address
238B Main Street
Address Line 2
City
Reisterstown
Postal / Zip Code
21136
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
N/A
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Summerfield
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Transco ROW approximately 0.18 miles NE of Yank Road
Address Line 2
City
Summer field
Postal / Zip Code
27358
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Trib to Troublesome Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:"
WS-III, NSW
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.
030300020202
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
MD
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
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 site is within the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (Transco) Right -Of -Way where three (3) gas pipelines run the length of the ROW at this location. Erosive conditions
anddowncutting have resulted in 2 gas pipelines to become exposed. Each is currently holding the stream invert where they cross the stream. Emergent wetlands located at the stream
headare feeding hydrology to the stream from 2 distinct areas; however, these distinct areas have resulted in a 1.2-2.5 ft drop in elevation. Steep banks and signs of sediment transport
arenoticable at the site. Forested areas are located on each side of the ROW at the project site. Surrounding land use is agriculture and residential.
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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:
5,225 SF - Review area was limited to the ROW at the project site and the site access.
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
130 LF - Review area was limited to the ROW at the project site and the site access.
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Transco is proposing a general maintenance project to restore cover to the pipeline and prevent further erosion over the other pipeline within the ROW. The work is necessary to
primarilyensure the continued safe operation of Transco's pipelines and secondarily to maintain the ecological function of the stream by counteracting the effect of erosion in the area
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The proposed project will consist of excavating the exposed pipelines for maintenance. Once completely exposed, the pipelines will be sandblasted, inspected, recoated, and backfill
toensure continued safe operation of the natural gas pipeline.
After maintenance is complete, two step -pool drop structures are proposed to be constructed between Gas Mainline B and C, and immediately downstream of Mainline C. The
twostructures will restore cover over the exposed pipelines and return the stream invert to existing grade at the treeline. To further minimize stream migration, the step -pool structure
betweenGas Mainlines B and C will expand rock an additional 10 feet from the top of stream bank to maintain water flow through the step -pool structure. The step -pool structures will
dissipate thewater velocity creating a natural riffle -pool scenario providing habitat for species.
The first step -pool structure will be constructed approximately 4.5 LF downstream from exposed Mainline B. The top of the structure will be at an elevation of approximately 93.2' to
allowtwo feet of cover over Mainline B. This step -pool structure will drop approximately 7.2 inches with a pool 10.5+/- FT in length and 1+/- FT deep. The bottom of the first structure will be
atan elevation of approximately 92.6'. Immediately upstream of this step -pool structure the channel will be filled with a clean fill/bed stability mix and any excavated material to the
emergentwetlands drop into the channel, 65+/- LF, to provide and maintain cover over the pipeline, restore the ROW to pre-existing conditions when the gas mainlines was installed, and
maintainwetland hydrology.
The second step -pool structure will be constructed immediately downstream from Mainline C and will be a three (3) drop structure. The top of this structure will be at an elevation
ofapproximately 92.6' (equal to the bottom of the first structure). The drops between the steps will be approximately 1.1 feet to return the stream back to the existing stream invert at
thetreeline. The pool will be 4.4+/- feet in length and 1+/- foot deep. Between the two step pool structures, the stream will be filled with a bed stability mix and any excavated
material,approximately 17.7 LF.
Armor Stone will be utilized for step -pool construction. Armor Stone will range from 300-700 lbs. The variations in the surface of the Armor Stone will be utilized to create a low flowchannel
through the step -pool structure during construction. After proposed construction is complete, all disturbed areas will be seeded with a native seed mix post construction. No treeswill be
removed to construct the stream restoration. All work will be completed within the routinely maintained ROW or the stream channel itself.
Access to the stream will be via the ROW from Yank Road approximately 0.18 miles southwest from the project area. All work will be initiated during a 3 day NOAA No Rain Period.
Pumparound and dewatering practices will be utilized as necessary to allow work to be completed in the dry and maintain flow downstream. Any sediment -laden water from the work area
will bepumped downstream through a sediment filter bag to reduce sediment transport. Emergent wetland boundary will be staked to avoid any temporary impacts to the wetlands and a
silt fence will enclose 3 sides of the stock pile area to avoid any sediment transfer to the adjacent stream parallel to and outside of the ROW.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
No
Comments:
Emergent wetlands and intermittent stream have been delineated within and adjacent to the
projectarea within the ROW.
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): George M Junkin
Agency/Consultant Company: American Land Concepts, Inc
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
O Unknown
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

3. Stream Impacts
❑
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type"
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type*
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3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length*
g1
Pipeline Maintenance and
Stream Stabilization
Permanent
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Fill J"t
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Intermittent
Both
Averege (feet)
130
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
130 0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
130
3j. Comments:
Approximately 2.55' x 35' of the stream impacts are for both stabilization and gas pipeline maintenance. This area will be excavated to allow access
tothe entire pipeline for routine maintenance and inspection.
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:
Since the pipelines are existing infrastructure, impacts could not be avoided to allow safe and continued operation of the pipelines. The project
wasdesigned to minimizing the impacts to the greatest extent practical by keeping impacts to stabilize the channel within the maintained ROW
anddownstream of the emergent wetlands.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
The limits of emergent wetlands will be staked to keep machinery and any construction material out of the emergent wetlands. The step -pool
structureswill mimick a natural riffle -pool scenario dissipating water prior to the confluence with trib to Troublesome Creek parallel to the ROW. All work
will becompleted within the routinely maintained ROW.
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 evolves stabilizing the stream channel to minimize erosion and sediment transport with a routinely maintained ROW.
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
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:
Work is to conduct routine maintenance on gas pipelines exposed in the stream channel and for stream stabilization construction. Work will be within the stream channel itself. There willbe
no change to the impervious surfaces within the project area.
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
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 work is to stabilize the stream channel where 2 gas pipelines are exposed within the Transco ROW. There is no change to
impervioussurfaces proposed.
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?
USFWS iPac System
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?
NC HPOWEB 2.0 - General Audience GIS
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.gov
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_Trib to Troublesome Creek @ Transco ROW.pdf 18.68MB
401_Buffer Pre -filing Meeting Request.pdf 97.86KB
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Comments
The PCN for this project was previously submitted on 07-12-2023 and rejected by NCDEQ. At the direction of DEQ, the entire PCN is being resubmitted. USACE has reviewed the
previously submitted PCN and assigned the project the following project number: SAW-2023-01429.
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:
Laura Rudolf
Signature
IN" A04k
Date
9/21 /2023