20240244 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240207

i 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# *
20240244 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Sanford WFF Conveyance to Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs TM
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Keven Duerr
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
2/7/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Shearon Harris Reservoir/Harris Lake, Cape Fear River, and tributaries there to
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
WS-V
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.5877-78.8660
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Lee
Wake
Chatham
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Zachary Thomas:zachary.thomas
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
$570.00
$767.00
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:
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
58 - Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances (frequently used)
to. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
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)
to. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Town of Fuquay-Varina
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Utility Easement
2c. Contact Person:
Michael Wagner
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
Yes No
Yes No

2d. Address
Street Address
134 N. Main Street
Address Line 2
City
Fuquay-Varina
Postal / Zip Code
27526
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Keven Duerr
4b. Business Name:
Hazen and Sawyer
4c.Address
Street Address
4011 Westchase Blvd, Suite 500
Address Line 2
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27607
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
N/A
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Sanford, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs
2. Project Identification
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number:
2a. Property Identification Number:
2b. Property size:
N/A
104
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Sanford, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
United States
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: *
Shearon Harris Reservoir/Harris Lake, Cape Fear River, and tributaries there to
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-V
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located it *
Cape Fear

3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300040103,030300040104
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 Town of Fuquay-Varina (Fuquay-Varina) is proposing a drinking water conveyance from the Sanford Water Filtration Facility. The proposed project is in central North Carolina and will
traverse portions of southern Wake, southeastern Chatham, and eastern Lee counties. The current existing conditions onsite are predominantly rights -of -way and forested areas. The
project site also crosses and abuts roadways and utility easements. The project will cross several intermittent and perennial streams, as well as forested and non -forested wetlands.
Surrounding land use includes rural residential, undeveloped forest, agricultural land, and suburban residential areas.
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:
0.9
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1,650
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Fuquay-Varina is currently in temporary interlocal lease agreements with wholesale purveyors that are supplying the town with drinking water. With the exception of Hamett County, the
temporary interlocal lease agreements with wholesale purveyors are not renewable and therefore not available to Fuquay-Varina long-term. Fuquay-Varina is pursuing this water supply
project to secure a permanent water supply source to meet the water supply needs in the service area. The project is required to maintain adequate, reliable supply of drinking water to
Fuquay-Varina. The proposed project will supply Fuquay-Varina with 10 MGD. The new infrastructure is required to be in service by 2025.
The Town of Holly Springs (Holly Springs) has a current pending agreement to purchase 10 MGD from Harnett Regional Water (HRW). Due to system constraints, the 10 MGD from HRW
is not secured, and improvements will need to be made to the existing HRW infrastructure to provide 10 MGD to Holly Springs. Holly Springs has developed population projections that
indicated the Town will need a total of 16 MGD to meet the future demands of the service area. The Sanford conveyance project will provide Holly Springs with an additional 6 MGD as well
as provide the potential for the full 16 MGD if HRW is not able to provide the contracted 10 MGD. The proposed transmission main will connect to the existing 30-inch water main along
Piney Grove-Wilbon Rd.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The Sanford to Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs conveyance project consists of a new booster pump station, associated access road, and installation of 13 miles of 36-inch, 2 miles of 30-
inch, and 5 miles of 24-inch ductile iron pipe for drinking water conveyance from the Sanford Water Filtration Facility to the distribution systems of the Towns of Fuquay Varina and Holly
Springs. Limits of disturbance encompass approximately 104 acres. The pump station and associated access road will be located south of Duncan Cook Rd. The proposed project will
traverse portions of southern Wake, southeastern Chatham, and eastern Lee counties.
Approximately eleven miles of the proposed pipe parallel a roadway, and the remaining nine miles of the project are proposed to be located away from roadways. The pipe corridor follows
Poplar Springs Church Road, NC Highway 42, Buckhorn Rd, Duncan Cook Road, Piney Grove Wilbon Road, and Wilbon Road. The pipe is proposed to traverse forested lands owned by
Duke Energy and parallel existing powerlines for much of the non -roadside alignment. A permanent maintenance access corridor will be established within the permanent utility easement.
Within jurisdictional areas, the maintenance access corridor shall be no wider than 10 feet.
Installation of the pipe will be achieved using both open -cut trenching and trenchless methods. Open -cut trenching will take place throughout the majority of the project corridor. Installation
of the water main involves clearing and excavation in existing forested areas and excavation in existing maintained rights -of -way and easements. Following construction, temporarily
impacted areas will be returned to original grade elevation and stabilized with seeding. The pipe installations under the Cape Fear River, Buckhorn Road, NC Highway 42, Norfolk
Southern Railroad, Buckhorn Duncan Road, Duncan Cook Rd, Piney Grove Wilbon Road, Wilbon Rd, and North Broad Street will be accomplished via trenchless methods.
The new conveyance will traverse six intermittent and 19 perennial streams, two non -forested and two forested wetlands, and one open water area. Approximately 1,362 feet (16,357 sq
f /0.375 acre) of stream will be temporarily impacted by the project. Approximately 117 feet (702 sq ft/0.016 acre) of stream will be permanently impacted by the project. Approximately
0.750 acre of wetlands will be temporarily impacted. Approximately 0.055 acre of wetland areas will be permanently converted from forested to non -forested wetland types, with no net loss
of total wetland area. Approximately 146 sq ft (0.003 acre) of open water area will be temporarily impacted by the project.
Erosion and sediment control measures will be installed prior to commencing land -disturbing activities. Erosion and sediment control measures include but are not limited to silt fence, tree
protection fence, tree protection matting, stabilized construction entrances, stabilized storm drainage outlets and inlets. Sandbag dikes and pumping systems will establish and maintain
dry work areas for the duration of in -stream work at each crossing. The pump will outlet onto a sandbag dissipation in order to protect the stream against scour at the outlet.
Equipment anticipated to be used during the installation of the new water line includes, but is not limited to, drilling machines, backhoes, dump trucks, cranes, front-end loaders,
excavators, and temporary pump -around. Construction -phase access to the project corridor will be via existing roadways and the existing powerline easement that abuts the majority of the
project corridor.
Anti -seep collars will be installed on the waterline at its entry and exit of a wetland and at 150-foot intervals within a wetland. The majority of stream crossings will be performed within 15
degrees of perpendicular, and stream work will be performed in the dry. Realignment of the pipe corridor to accommodate a near -perpendicular crossing is not feasible at impact sites S2
(stream SL20), S13 (stream SL5), S15 (stream SL7), or S21 (stream SKC). Crossing jurisdictional features will not result in a net loss of jurisdictional waters of the US. Indirect impacts
associated with the installation of the new conveyance are anticipated to be negligible since construction will not induce growth but is required to meet the current water demands of the
service area.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
Comments:
No
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): Keven Duerr, Linda Diebolt
Agency/Consultant Company: Hazen and Sawyer
Other:
O Unknown
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
2. Wetland Impacts
O
Reason (?)
2b. Impact type*(')
2c. Type of W. *
2d. W. name
2e. Forested"
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
(?)
2g• Impact
area
W1
Utility Line Installation
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
t
Yes
Both
0.055
(acres)
W2
Utility Line Installation
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
�WI_3
Yes
[Both
0.119
(acres)
W3
Utility Line Installation
T
NON-NCWAM TYPES
WL2
No
Both
0.498
(acres)
W4
Utility Line Installation
T
ffNCWAM TYPES
WL1
No
Both
0.069
(acres)
F777]Ftllity
Line Installation
T
NON-NCWAM TYPES
WLA
ff
Both
0.064
acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.750
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.805
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.055
2i. Comments:
Permanent impacts will occur at impact site W1 for conversion of wetland type in order to accommodate the required maintenance corridor.
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type "
3c. Type of impact"
��3e.
Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
�3�name*
(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL21 (UT1 to Cape Fear
Perennial
Both
70
41
River)
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S2
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL20 (UT1 to Buckhorn
Intermittent
Both
113
Creek)
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S3
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL19 (UT2 to Buckhorn
Perennial
Both
15
51
Creek)
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S4
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL18 (UT3 to Buckhorn
Intermittent
Both
50
Creek)
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S5
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL17 (UT4 to Buckhorn
Perennial
Both
56
Creek)
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S6
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL16 (UT5 to Buckhorn
Intermittent
Both
55
Creek)
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S7
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL14 (Buckhorn Creek)
Perennial
Both
65
54
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
gg
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL15 (UT6 to Buckhorn
Perennial
Both
15
51
Creek)
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S9
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL13 (UT1 to Capital Kiwanis
Perennial
Both
52
Club Pond)
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S10
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL12 (UT2 to Capital Kiwanis
Perennial
Both
6
60
Club Pond)
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S11
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL11 (UT1 to Shearon Harris
Perennial
Both
52
Reservoir)
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)

�2�Utility
Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL9 (UT2 to Shearon Harris
Perennial
Both
56
Reservoir)
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S13
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL5 (UT7 to Buckhorn
Intermittent
Both
3
48
Creek))
Averege (feet)
(linearfeet)
�4�Utility
Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL6 (UT8 to Buckhorn Creek)
Perennial
Both
53
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S15
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation �]
SL7 (UT9 to Buckhorn
Intermittent
Both
10
44
Creek))
Averege (feet)
(linearfeet)
�6�Utility
Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SL8 (UT10 to Buckhorn
Perennial
Both
5
61
Creek)
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S17
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SO (UT11 to Buckhorn
Perennial
Both
60
Creek)
Averege (feet)
(linearfeet)
St8
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SLA (Horse Branch
Perennial
Both
10
68
Averege (feet)
(linearfeet)
S1g
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SLB (Buckhorn Creek)
Perennial
Both
10
50
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S20
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SKID (Buckhorn Creek)
Perennial
Both
10
52
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S21
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SKC (UT12 to Buckhorn
Intermittent
Both
10
72
Creek)
Averege (feet)
(linearfeet)
�2�Utility
Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
FSKBUT13 to Buckhorn
Perennial
Both)
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S23
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
SKA (UT14 to Buckhorn
Perennial
Both
10
97
Creek)
Averege (feet)
(linearfeet)
S24
Utility Line Installation
Temporary
Excavation
T15 to Buckhorn
FCreekoU
Perennial
Both
11
Averege(feel)
(linearfeet)
S25
Access Road to Pump
Permanent
Culvert
SL25 (UT16 to Buckhorn
Perennial
Both
117
Station
—]
Creek)
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
117
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
1479
3j. Comments:
Approximately 16,357 sq ft (0.375 acre) of stream will be temporarily impacted.
Approximately 702 sq ft (0.016 acre) of stream will be permanently impacted.
4. Open Water Impacts
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
1,362
4a. Site #
4a1. Impact Reason
4b. Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type :114e.
Waterbody type
4f. Impact area
01
Utility Line Installation
T
_11
OL1 (Unnamed Pond) Excavation
Ditch
0.00
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.00
4h. Comments:
Area of temporary impact to the open water area is 146 sq ft (0.003 acre).
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.00
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Delineation of jurisdictional areas occurred in the early design process. During design, the project corridor was positioned to avoid jurisdictional waters,
where feasible. Design modifications were made to reduce impacts to jurisdictional features. Avoidance of all jurisdictional features is only possible with
a no -action alternative, which does not meet the need or purpose of the project. Where avoidance of jurisdictional waters was not possible due to
constraints, the limits of disturbance were reduced in width to the extent feasible. Project design components to minimize impacts to jurisdictional
features include stringent erosion and sediment control measures and specific contractor requirements associated with construction and maintenance
activities in proximity to jurisdictional waters. Best management practices for erosion and sediment control measures are outlined in the project design
plans.
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1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Impacts to jurisdictional waters during construction will be limited to the extent feasible by performing as much work as possible from upland areas.
Stringent erosion and sediment control measures will be implemented and adhered to during the entire duration of construction activities. Details of the
proposed erosion and sediment control measures are depicted on the attached design drawings (sheet G4 ). During construction, no live concrete will
come into contact with jurisdictional waters. Appropriate swamp matting, temporary stockpiling of wetland topsoil, and side casting methods will be
implemented for work in wetland areas. All temporarily disturbed areas will be returned to their original grade and elevation and seeded with a suitable
native seed mix, as shown on sheet G4 of the attached design plans. Seeding will be performed in a timely manner to minimize the duration of exposed
soils. Forested wetlands that are being permanently converted to non -forested wetlands will be seeded with a seed mix comprised of native wetland
species that are suitable for the location. The contractor shall perform inspections of the erosion and sediment control measures weekly and following a
rainfall event of 1 inch or more and perform maintenance as needed to ensure maximum efficiency of all devices in use. Vehicle and equipment
maintenance activities shall be performed outside of jurisdictional areas.
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:
The permanent impacts to wetlands do not exceed the 0.1-acre threshold. Any permanent impacts to streams do not meet the stream mitigation threshold of permanent impacts greater
than or equal to 300 feet or 0.03 acre.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. 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:
The project is not located in a river basin or watershed that falls under the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
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
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federallstate) 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: *
A SEPA EIS has been drafted for the Sanford to Fuquay-Varina portion of the project, as this pipeline constitutes an interbasin transfer. The EIS has
been through first review via State Clearing House. Revisions and response to comments is currently underway. The pipeline to Holly Springs portion of
the project does not need a NEPA or SEPA document.
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.
The project will provide Fuquay-Varina with connection to their future drinking water source, replacing the current source that will cease to be available at
the end of the current water -sale contracts. The proposed project will support Fuquay-Varina's current water demands. The project will provide Holly
Springs with connection to part of their future water source. Holly Springs is projected to need 16 MGD to supply the current service area and planned
future growth. This project will provide Holly Springs additional capacity to meet current and immediate future needs as well as provide redundancy in
their water supply. Existing ordinances and regulations, including the Clean Water Act and erosion and sediment control regulations, are expected to
prevent impacts to downstream water quality due to future development or redevelopment in the service area.
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 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?
Hazen biologists performed a desktop review of federally listed species using USFWS online database, IPaC, in August 2023. The IPaC report identified
tricolored bat (proposed endangered), red -cockaded woodpecker (endangered), Cape Fear shiner (endangered), harperella(endangered), Michaux's
sumac (endangered), monarch butterfly (candidate) and bald eagle (BGEPA) as having the potential to occur in the project area. Assessments of the
project area were performed in September and October of 2023 by qualified biologists to determine if habitat for listed species was present. Habitat for
red -cockaded woodpecker, consisting of mature pine trees, was found in isolated pockets throughout the project area. No candles or specimens were
observed within or adjacent to the project limits. Habitat for Michaux's sumac was found throughout the project area. Michaux's sumac habitat includes
disturbed areas such as maintained roadside, utility corridors, and forest edges. No specimens were observed. Habitat consisting of streams with
exposed bedrock for harperella was not observed within the project corridor. Habitat for Cape Fear Shiner was present throughout the project corridor.
Habitat for Cape Fear shiner consists of streams with gravel, cobble, or boulder substrate. Habitat for bald eagle was observed in isolated pockets and
consisted of mature trees in or around a large body of water. No bald eagles or nests were observed. Desktop review of Natural Heritage Program's
Natural Heritage Element Occurrence database, updated January 2023 showed the nearest mapped bald eagle nest to be on the shore of Shearon
Harris Reservoir, approximately two and a half miles from the project area. No other federally listed species were located on the Natural Heritage
Element Occurrence database within or abutting the project corridor.
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?
Hazen biologists consulted the online NOAA, NMFS 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? *
Hazen biologists consulted NC DCR resources to determine the presence of historic resources on October 31, 2023. The closest National Register of
Historic Places (NRHP) listed historic resource, the Davis -Adcock Store, is 0.4 miles north of the project area that parallels Wilbon Rd. There are no
other listed historic resources within a half mile of the project area. The project is not anticipated to have any effect on the surrounding historic areas.
The project consists of an underground water transmission main and booster pump station off Duncan Cook Rd. The booster pump station is the only
aboveground structure proposed for this project. The pump station will not be visible from any surrounding historic resource. The project corridor will not
be visible from or have a view of the NRHP listed property.
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:
No new above ground structures are proposed in floodplain areas. No decrease in capacity of the 100-year floodplain will occur from implementation of
the proposed project.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Hazen biologists consulted FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer. Map Panels and their respective dates are 3720065700K (7119/2022),
3720064700K (7/19/2022), 3720064600J (10/3/2006), 3720062600L (7/19/2022), 3720060600K (2/2/2007), 3720060400L (2/2/2007), 3710969600J
(2/2/2007), 3710969500K (2/2/2007), 3710968500K (2/2/2007), 3710968400J (9/6/2006).
Miscellaneous
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All Attachments Combined for SUBMITTAL - Sanford to FV.pdf 29.43MB
FNI Plan Set for SUBMITTAL - Sanford to FV.pdf 12.29MB
HAZEN BPS & Tank Plan Set for SUBMITTAL - Sanford to FV.pdf 6.44MB
HAZEN Conveyance 90 Percent Plan Set for SUBMITTAL - Sanford to FV.pdf 40.85MB
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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:
Keven Duerr
Signature
Date
2/7/2024
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