20240085 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240108

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.
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
Version# *
20240085
1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Reviewing Office*
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Garcy Ward:garcy.ward
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
CLNA 2023 Bridge Repairs - Bridge 14.20
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Drew Bessette
1b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
1/8/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Cuckolds Creek
Basin
Tar -Pamlico
Water Classification
SC/NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.572667-76.645875
A. Processing Information O
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Beaufort
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No

Is this a NCDOT 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)
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: 03 - Maintenance
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
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
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
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 AgentlConsultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Carolina Coastal Railway Inc.
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Alan Bridgers
2d. Address
Street Address
1700 Black Creek Road
Address Line 2
City
Wilson
Postal / Zip Code
27893
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:'
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Drew Bessette
3b. Business Name:
FDCE, P.C.
3c.Address
Street Address
19 Ocean Ave, Unit 5
Address Line 2
city
Portland
Postal / Zip Code
04103
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:"`
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Drew Bessette
4b. Business Name:
FDCE, P.C.
4c.Address
Street Address
19 Ocean Ave, Unit 5
Address Line 2
City
Portland
Postal / Zip Code
04103
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
State / Province / Region
ME
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
[phone]
State / Province / Region
ME
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Pantego
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
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:
Cuckolds Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:"
SC/NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Tar -Pamlico
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030201040305
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:
Bridge 14.20 Carolina Coastal Railway runs over Cuckolds Creek primarily along cultivated land: hay and pasture land, and other cropland, rotation or permanent pasture. The west and
east ends of the bridge are surrounded by, unmanaged herbaceous Cover, and broadleaf deciduous forest land.
The railway runs parallel to route 265.
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
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
Perform necessary repairs to maintain the bridge in operable condition without load restrictions.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The timber substructure supports of the bridge consists of driven piles with a concrete cap.
To restore the capacity of the 8 bents, the existing piles will be cut off 14" below the top of cap (above water) and a new timber cap will be installed below the existing concrete cap. At the
end bents located in the embankment, some minor hand excavation using shovels will be required to facilitate the new cap installation. At intermediate bents over water, the work will be
performed from a small boat/barge and from the deck of the bridge.
Four decayed timber piles will be cut off at the low water line and a new pile of the same size will be spliced in above.
The repairs will have no effect on the hydraulics of the bridge. Work will be performed from a small boat/barge and from the deck of the bridge. The existing piles will be removed and
disposed of in a lawful manor. No direct or indirect impacts are anticipated under this scope of work.
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):
Agency/Consultant Company:
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
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E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
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1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
All work will take place from the bridge deck or a small boat/barge. Pile cuts will be at the low water line. No underwater work will be required and no
disturbance of stream bed will take place.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
NCDOT Storm water Best Management Practices will be followed. Site access will be from the Railroad R-O-W. Work will be performed from the bridge
deck when possible. Material will be brought in via rail.
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:
Project is not expected to have any adverse impact on wetlands, streams, or other aquatic resources.
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:
This project does not require a Stormwater Management Plan because the entirety of the scope of work falls within the natural drainage area boundary and does not increase impervious
surface area, the total built upon area is not changing. This project does not require activities that result in fill, dredging or excavation of waters or wetlands below the normal high water
level.
G. Supplementary Information
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:
N/A
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
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3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
General bridge maintenance will not impact stream.
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
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
5g(1). If yes, have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as staining, guano, bats, etc.?
Yes No
If you answered "Yes" to 5g(1), did you discover any signs of bat use?
Yes No Unknown
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?
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NOAA fisheries resource was used to determine any impact.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?
Yes No
Are there submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) around the project vicinity?*
Yes No U Unknown
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat? *
NOAA Habitat Conservation National Marine Fisheries Service Mapper shows that the project will occur within Essential Fish Habitat buffer. Project will
not impact any habitat.
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? *
NCState Historic Preservation office National register of historic places has no listings, There are no listings of historic places on arcGIS tool provided on
ncdcr.gov. Site will not impact any historical sites.
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 will have no effect on the 100-year floodplain. The drainage area of the bridge will remain the same.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Risk Map (https://msc.fema.gov/)
Miscellaneous 8

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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:
Drew Bessette
Signature
10MV A' &A a z,
Date
1/8/2024
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