20231396 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20231012

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
October 2, 2023 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:
10/12/2023
Does this project involve maintenance dredging funded by the Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Aquatic Weed Fund or involve the distribution or transmission of energy or
fuel, including natural gas, diesel, petroleum, or electricity?
Yes No
BIMS # Assigned
20231396
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Tyler Hickman:Tyler.Hickman
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
COURTESY COPY 3803 Eller Court
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Chris Inscore
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
10/12/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Husband Creek
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
WS-IV
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.841957
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Caldwell
...............
Longitude:
-81.62548
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Asheville Regional Office - (828) 2964500
1c. Primary Contact Phone: *
[phone]
Q
`1
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No

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: 57 - Electric Utility Line and Telecommunications Activities — (frequently used)
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
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
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
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 for the 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:
Multiple
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:

2d. Address
Street Address
Multiple
Address Line 2
City
Multiple
Postal / Zip Code
Multiple
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Michael Joseph Scott
3b. Business Name:
Duke Energy Distribution - KCI Technologies
3c.Address
Street Address
38 Rosscraggon Rd
Address Line 2
Suite E
city
Arden
Postal / Zip Code
28704
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Chris Inscore
4b. Business Name:
AECOM
4c.Address
Street Address
5438 Wade Park Blvd
Address Line 2
Suite 200
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27607
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
0. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Lenoir
State / Province / Region
Multiple
Country
N/A
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
O
2. Project Identification

2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
Multiple 6.6
2c. Project Address
Street Address
ROW Transmission line that runs parallel to HWY 64 in Caldwell County, NC
Address Line 2
city State / Province / Region
Postal / Zip Code Country
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Husband Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-IV
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located it "`
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
0305010107
4. Project Description and History
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 study area is geographically situated within the Northern Inner Piedmont ecoregion of the Piedmont physiographic province of North Carolina (USEPA, 2002). Elevations in the study
area range from approximately 1,026 feet above mean sea level (amsl) towards the western end of the study area to approximately 1,092 feet amsl towards the middle of the study area.
Land use in the study area primarily consists of suburban areas and agriculture. The study area parallels Morganton Blvd and is surrounded by pasture, undeveloped wooded land, and
suburban residential homes.
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:
0.24
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
611.4
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) is proposing a reconduct project in Caldwell County, North Carolina. The study area is located within an existing transmission line right-of-way that runs
parallel to Highway 64. The study area is approximately 1.4 miles long and is 30-feet wide.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: x
The proposed project is a reconductor project to upgrade the existing utility line. All stream crossings will accomplished via aerial methods. The singular wetland impact is the result of a
new utility pole being placed within wetland WA. No vehicles will enter wetland WA and the pole will be lowered from the street.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No G Unknown
Comments:
Received delineation concurrence on 10/10/2023
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2023-01686
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Chris Inscore
Agency/Consultant Company: AECOM
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
Delineation Concurrence - 10/10/2023
6. Future Project Plans
Ga. 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
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type" (?)
2c. Type of W."
2d. W. name
2e. Forested"
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
(?)
2g• Impact
area
Utility Pole Installation
P
Headwater Forest
WA
L-A
Corps
0.000
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000
2i. Comments:
The only impact that will occur for this project is the installation of a single utility pole in WA. No vehicles will enter the wetland. The pole will be lowered
from the road above and the only impact will be approximately 5 sq it for the hole that will be excavated for the utility pole.
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:
This is a reconduct project and utility poles are being replaced/added to upgrade the transmission line. The other alternative would be a "No Build"
alternative.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
All creek crossings will be aerial, and the singular wetland impact will not involve any vehicles entering the wetland.
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:
Impacts below 1/10th of acre threshold.
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:
Project is not within any NC Protected Buffer. Additionally all work conducted will be aerial crossings. This is an existing utility line and the proposed project is a reconductor.
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
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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.
All stream crossings will be aerial and no impacts to streams will occur.
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
What Federal Agency is involved?
USACE
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
Unknown
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, NCNHD Letter, field surveys conducted by AECOM biologists
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 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?
NCSHPO investigation conducted by AECOM Archeologists
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:
This project is a reconduct project which will be aerial transmission line only replacement. Duke Energy also obtained a no -rise certification.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
NC FRIS
Miscellaneous n
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
BrandeeBoggs_USACE.pdf 13.61KB
Draft_ECR_DukeLenoir_20230802_Optimized.pdf 8.75MB
PJD_Package.pdf 8.62MB
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Comments
USACE has already approved the Intention to Notify of NWP 57 regarding the wetland impact below 1/10th of an acre.
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:
Christopher J Inscore
Signature
Date
10/12/2023
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