20231460 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20231026

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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:
7/17/2023
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
20231460
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Coal Combustion Residual Basins Coats North America — Sevier Plant
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Todd Wegenast
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
10/26/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Limekiln Creek
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.789355 82.024438
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
McDowell
Version#*
1
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Tyler Hickman:Tyler.Hickman
1c. Primary Contact Phone: *
[phone]
$570.00
$767.00
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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: 39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
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:
COATS North America
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Todd Wegenast

2d. Address
Street Address
630 American Thread Road
Address Line 2
city
Marion
Postal / Zip Code
28752
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Todd Wegenast
3b. Business Name:
3c. Address
Street Address
630 American Thread Road
Address Line 2
city
Marion
Postal / Zip Code
28752
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
JC Weaver
4b. Business Name:
Civil and Environmental Consultants
4c.Address
Street Address
3701 Arco Corporate Drive
Address Line 2
Suite 400
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28273
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:"`
[e-mail]
C. Proiect Information and Prior Proiect History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town
Marion
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States of America
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2. Project Identification

2a. Property Identification Number:
170500255043
2b. Property size:
4.7
2c. Project Address
Street Address
630 American Thread Road
Address Line 2
city
Marion
Postal / Zip Code
28752
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:"
Limekiln Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:'
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
0305010102
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United State of America
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: *
Site contains a coal ash basin with failing berm along water feature. Land surrounding project area consists of maintained and landscaped areas and a mixed age evergreen and
deciduous tree stand with shrubby undergrowth.
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
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
390
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Purpose of project is to repair failing coal ash basin by reinforcing the basin foundation and prevent basin collapse.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The coal ash basin repair will consist of reinforcing the southern wall of the basin and expanding and reinforcing the foundation. The adjacent intermittent feature will be piped and
additional soil will be placed in lifts and compacted. The stream feature will daylight onto a riprap pad and level spreader prior to reconnecting to the natural stream channel. Equipment
used will be consistent with those used for earth moving activities e.g. soil compactors, excavators, graders, skid steers, and hauling equipment.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No
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:
SAW-2023-01575
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): JC Weaver
Agency/Consultant Company: CEC
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
(? 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?
NA

D. Proposed Impacts Inventory O
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
F I
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type"
3c. Type of impact"
3d. S. name* ��3e.
Stream Type*
?)
31`. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length*
S1
Berm Repair
Permanent
Stabilization
SA
Intermittent
Both
Average (feet)
390
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
390
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
390
3j. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Efforts to avoid impacts to the stream were analyzed and alternative site layout plans developed. It was determined that basin expansion and stream
impacts where unavailable due to the failed nature of the basin wall and the required nature of the proposed repair.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Sediment and erosion control devices, e.g. silt fencing, sediment booms for surface water, and straw wattles, will be installed to maintain water quality. In
addition, seeding and straw will be utilized immediately after earth moving activities have been completed.
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:
Permanent fill impacts are below NWP 39 mitigation limits.
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:
No, project area is outside of NC protected riparian buffer areas.
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
Q
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 project is an independent and stand alone project will not result in additional development. The proposed project is solely focused on
water quality protection.
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
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?
CEC utilized the USFWS IPAC online resource to identify Federally listed threatened and endangered species within the project area. In July of 2023
CEC also conducted a pedestrian survey of the project area to document potential suitable habitat for Federally listed threatened and endangered
species, suitable habitat was not identified nor were populations observed.
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?
CEC utilized the NOAA online essential fish habitat mapper to identify fish habitat within the project area, none was identified.
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?
CEC utilized the NC SHPO online historical and cultural resources mapper to identify these resources within the project area, none was identified.
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?"
CEC utilized the FEMA online mapper to identify floodzones within the project area. There is a 0.2 % chance of flooding within the upper portion of the
project area, the remainder of the project area is in zone AE.
Miscellaneous O
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.
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PCN Attachment 10262023.pdf 9.61 MB
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Comments
Signature U
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:
JC Weaver
Signature
jC lvea�er
Date
10/26/2023