20240194 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240126

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DHlsloo 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# *
20240194 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
What amount is owed?*
Fee received
$240.00 $570.00
Fee needed - send electronic notification
$323.00 $767.00
Reviewing Office*
Select Project Reviewer*
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Joseph Myers:joseph.myers
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Whitley Heights Diverson
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Rudy Wells
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
1 /26/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Reedy Branch
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C;NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.577861
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Johnston
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-78.364421
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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:
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
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:
Johnston County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Not yet recorded
2c. Contact Person:
Rick Hester, Manager
2d.Address
Street Address
PO Box 1049
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Smithfield NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
27577 United States

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Chandra C Farmer, PE
4b. Business Name:
Johnston County
4c. Address
Street Address
PO Box 2263
Address Line 2
city
Smithfield
Postal / Zip Code
27577
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:
Smithfield
2. Project Identification
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number:
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
15079001A 1.600
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:
Reedy Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
QNSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202011007
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:
This site is completely wooded with two distinct drainage features that are at the borders of the property. It is located at the intersection of Swift Creek Road and US HWY 70 Bus W. The
greater three areas of the intersection are occupied by the Johnston Regional Airport, a industrial park, and a residential subdivision.
The buffer and stream being disturbed is being mostly fed by the residential subdivision and US HWY 70 Bus runoff.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
a

4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Unknown
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
3,360
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:"
The purpose of this project is to redirect a force main away from a pump station and abandon that specific pump station. These will be redirected toward and connect to a gravity sewer
system.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
This project will install a gravity sewer line across a stream and buffer via open cut. The vegetation in the buffer will be removed to install the gravity line and allowed to re establish outside
of our permanent maintenance corridor. The type of equipment that will be used is primarily excavators for trenching and front end loaders for moving material from one location to another.
Installation across the stream is planned to be during low to zero flow, but if conditions are not ideal, pumps will be used to pump around to provide a safe working environment.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
Streams are not being contested.
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
3. Stream Impacts
IN
F
S1
3a. Reason for impact (?)
Gravity Sewer
3b.lmpact type*
Permanent
3c. Type of impact*
Rip Rap Fill
3d. S. name*
None
3e. Stream Type*
?)
Intermittent
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
Both
3g. S. width
26
Average (feet)
3h. Impact
Ilength*
20
(linear feet)
S2
Gravity Sewer
Temporary
Excavation
None
Intermittent
Both
32
Aveage (feet)
10
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
20
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
30
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
10
3j. Comments:
S1 is a zero loss impact. It is intended to have riprap 1 foot deep in the original shape of the stream bed. This is to help prevent erosion over the top of
the gravity sewer.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)

6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse Tar -Pamlico
Catawba Randleman
Goose Creek Jordan Lake
Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Perpendicular - Allowed
P
None
No
948
401
Perpendicular - Allowed
T
None
No
508
208
Parallel -Allowable upon authorization
P
None
No
521
3,881
Parallel - Allowable upon authorization
T
None
No
1,664
1,316
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 2,172.00 1,524.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 1,469.00
4,282.00
................. ............... ...............
Zone 1
................. ............................
Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 3,641.00
5,806.00
6i. Comments:
The perpendicular crossing falls under the exempt category because it has less than 40 LF of temporary construction corridor and less than 30 LF of
permanent maintenance corridor.
The parallel impacts fall under the allowable upon authorization because it has impacts of less than 2,500 SF in Zone 1 and this project is tying to an
existing utility.
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:
During design we took several steps to help minimize impacts. These steps included:
-Designing the gravity sewer to within 15 degrees of perpendicular of the stream.
-Placing manholes further away from the stream banks to prevent flooding scour under the manholes.
-Keeping the gravity sewer as far from the stream bank as possible while still maintaining sufficient clearance from existing roads and other utilities
-The smallest easement width was used for design.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
To minimize impacts caused by construction it is planned to cover and restabilize any area that was disturbed at the end of each day. Only the
vegetation that is absolutely necessary to remove to install the sewer line will be removed.
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:
This is a zero loss impact.
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
a
O

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 create any new impervious as it is a gravity sewer extension.
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: *
Project will be funded with revenue bonds sold by Johnston County (Water and Sewer Funds).
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.
This project is only to redirect existing sewer systems into a gravity sewer system. There will be no downstream water quality impact as a direct result of
this project in the near future.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?
Yes No N/A
4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated at a
treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
The 210 WWTF will have 4MGD of treatment when put into service.
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 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?
We determined that because of this project's vicinity to a major highway intersection and being adjacent to an airport that it is not critical habitat.
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? *
This stream is fed mostly if not, all by runoff from a residential subdivision and US HWY 70 Bus W, making it not a pristine water source.
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?
State Historical Preservation Organization
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?
FIRM Map 3720168500K
Miscellaneous
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possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
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2024-01-26 IMPACT MAPS.pdf 864.82KB
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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:
Chandra C. Farmer
Signature
(iFi�rdta&.`. met
Date
1/26/2024
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