20240241 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240209

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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# *
20240241 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*
Central Office - [phone]
Rob Ridings:rob.ridings
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Johnston Regional Airport Midfield Apron Development
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Phil Lanier, Airport Director
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
2/9/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Swift Creek, Reedy Branch
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C;NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.542035
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:
-78.389489
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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)
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
Are you a federal applicant?"
Yes No
If yes, please provide a statement concerning compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act."
N/A
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
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:
Johnston County Airport Authority
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Phil Lanier

2d. Address
Street Address
3146 Swift Creek Road
Address Line 2
city
Smithfield
Postal / Zip Code
27577
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:"
ph [e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Phil Lanier
3b. Business Name:
Johnston County Airport
3c.Address
Street Address
3146 Swift Creek Road
Address Line 2
city
Smithfield
Postal / Zip Code
27577
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Kevin Lapp
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]
4f. Email Address:"`
[e-mail]
C. Proiect Information and Prior Proiect History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town
Smithfield
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2. Project Identification

2a. Property Identification Number:
068500-12-1015
2c. Project Address
Street Address
3149 Swift Creek Road
Address Line 2
City
Smithfield
Postal / Zip Code
27577
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:"
Swift Creek, Reedy Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:'
C;NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?"
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
03020201
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
323.836
State / Province / Region
INC
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: "
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
4b(2). Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete?"
Yes No
If yes, describe the completed work.
4c. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application. not related to the 404 or 401.
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
30.18
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1389.7
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
4k. Will this activity involve dredging in wetlands or waters?
Yes No
If yes, Describe the type of dredging, the composition of the dredged material and the location of disposal area
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?"
Yes No 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:
SAW-2001-20723
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Kevin Lapp

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
6/15/2020
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?
7. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
8. Scheduling of Activity:
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
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
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2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W. *
2d. W. name
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
(?)
2g• Impact
area *
WA
fill
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
�WA
Yes
Both
0.030
(acres)
WB
fill
P
Hardwood Flat
WB
Yes
Both
10.260
(acres)
W1
fill
P
Headwater Forest
W1
No
Both
0.170
(acres)
W2
fill
P
Headwater Forest
W2
Yes
Both
0.700
(acres)
W2
fill
P
Headwater Forest
W2
Yes
Both
1.440
(acres)
W3
fill
P
Pine Flat
W3
Yes
Both
0.020
(acres)
W4
fill
P
Pine Flat
W4
Yes
Both
1.590
(acres)
ff7T
f
Pine Flat
W4 ]Yes
Both
4.460
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000 18.670
2g. Total Wetland Impact
18.670
2h.Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
clean fill 360,000 cy; gravel aggregate 63,250 cy; riprap 900 cy
2i. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
❑
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact* :]��name'
�3e. Stream Type*
(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length*
S1
culvert extension
Permanent
Culvert
SA
Intermittent
Both
Averege (feet)
397
(linear feet)

g2
S3
culvert extension
culvert extension
Permanent
Permanent
Culvert
Fill
S1
S2
Perennial
Perennial
Both _]
Both
Average (feet)
Averege (feet)
426
(linear feet)
139
(linear feet)
S4
culvert extension 7
Permanent
Fill 7
7
Perennial
Both
1
Averege (feet)
427
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
1,389 0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
1389
31. Total cubic yard stream impacts:
145
3j. Comments:
4g. Total cubic yard open water impacts:"
0
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
Clearing
P
SA
Yes
29,777
25,771
Clearing
P
S1
Yes
20,731
21,318
Clearing
P
S2
No
0
0
Clearing
P
S3
Yes
2,127
1,668
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Total Temporary impacts:
Total Permanent impacts:
Total combined buffer impacts:
6i. Comments:
Zone 1 Zone 2
0.00 0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
52,635.00 48,757.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
52,635.00 48,757.00
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:
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
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2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
DWR Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
Mitigation bank Payment to in -lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
3b. Credits Purchased/Requested (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity:
3c. Comments
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
Yes No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested
4h. Comments
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
Ga. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more information.
Yes No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact.
r7��impact
6d. Total impact (square
feet)
Multiplier
6e. Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
Clearing
52,635
3
157,905
Zone 2 Clearing
48,757 1.5 73,136
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
231041
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
Yes No
6j. Comments:
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
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
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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:
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
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?
Yes No
Comments: *
An environmental assessment is being prepared for the project.
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.
See attached ENG Form 4345 package.
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
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
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?
IPaC and NC Natural Heritage Program
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?
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?
NCSHPO provided a letter (See attached ENG Form 4345 package)
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:
See attached ENG Form 4345 package
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
NC Floodplain Mapping
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
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
See attached ENG Form 4345 package
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:
Susan Draper
Signature
6-"w Otlfwv
Date
2/9/2024