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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# *
20240307 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 - (919) 791-4200
Joseph Myers:joseph.myers
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
NCMA Stream Restoration
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Rachel Woods
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
rachel.woods@dncr.nc.gov
Date Submitted
2/20/2024
Nearest Body of Water
House Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C, NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.8063
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wake
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-78.6989
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
(919)664-6780
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: 27 - Restoration
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:
North Carolina State Property Office
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book 017183, Page 02086
2c. Contact Person:
Rachel Woods
2d.Address
Street Address
2110 Blue Ridge Road
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
INC NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
27607 USA
2e. Telephone Number:
(919)664-6780
2g. Email Address:*
rachel.woods@dncr.nc.gov
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Anna Reusche
4b. Business Name:
TranSystems
4c.Address
Street Address
1 Glenwood Ave
Address Line 2
Suite 600
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27603
4d. Telephone Number:
(919)816-7745
4f. Email Address:*
areusche@transystems.com
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Raleigh
2. Proiect Identification
2a. Property Identification Number
0785121112
2c. Project Address
Street Address
2110 Blue Ridge Road
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27607
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
House Creek
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.
030202010803
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
21
State / Province / Region
NC
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:*
The project involves the restoration of approximately 1,860 feet of an unnamed tributary to House Creek (UT). The work is being conducted as part of the NC Museum of Art Vision Plan.
The UT is significantly incised with excessive stream bank erosion. The restoration will be accomplished by constructing a regenerative stormwater conveyance in the upper reach of the
UT The lower reach will be restored through natural channel design practices. A 36 inch HDPE culvert separates the two reaches. This culvert is the crossing of the Art Museum's Blue
Loop trail. The culvert will be replaced with a 42 inch RCP as part of the stream restoration. The 42 inch RCP will be buried 0.7 feet.
The UT is located in a mature riparian corridor. There is a significant amount of non-native vegetation in the corridor, including Chinese privet, English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle and
liriope. The stream restoration will include removal of these invasive species within the work area and the reestablishment of a native riparian corridor.
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:
0.2
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4,465
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to improve water quality within the House Creek watershed. The existing stream is significantly incised and is contributing large amount of sediment to the
stream. The restoration will stabilize the stream banks. The restoration will also increase instream habitat diversity with the installation of various stream structure and large wood debris.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The project will restore approximately 1,860 feet of stream channel. Construction equipment, including track excavators, dump trucks, frontend loaders and bulldozers, will excavate the
new stream channel while filling the old channel. The section of channel under active construction will be dewatered. Once the section of channel is fully stabilized, using erosion control
devices, the dewatering system will be removed and work will proceed to the next section of channel. No work will occur within an active stream channel.
In addition, an existing damaged pedestrian bridge will be replaced in its existing location/on alignment at a later date. The proposed pedestrian bridge will span the stream and no impacts
are anticipated to occur.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No C� 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): Anna Reusche, PWS
Agency/Consultant Company: TranSystems
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
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3a. Reason for impact (?)
Dewatering
3b.lmpact type*
Temporary
3c. Type of impact*
Dewatering
3d. S. name*
UT to House Creek
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
Perennial
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
Both
3g. S. width
Aveage (feet)
3h. Impact
length*
20
(linear feet)
S2
Stream Restoration
Permanent
Other
UT to House Creek
Perennial
Both
Average (feet)
1,820
(linear feet)
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Culvert UT to House Creek Perennial Both ��J46
(linear feet)
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3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
1,866
20
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
67
3j. Comments:
All stream impacts are associated with restoration activities.
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
Stream Restoration
T
UT to House Creek
No
45,559 1
6,381
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 45,559.00 6,381.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 0.00
0.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 45,559.00
6,381.00
6i. Comments:
All impacts are associated with the stream restoration. All impacted buffer areas will be replanted with native vegetation.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
All wetlands will be avoided. Existing wetlands are located outside of the LOD and the LOD will be fenced to prevent construction equipment from
traveling outside the LOD.
The restoration work starts at the beginning of the unstable section of stream and end at a stable section. The beginning ties into a pervious stream
restoration project.
An existing sewer line easement is being utilized as a staging area and access road to reduce impacts to forested buffers.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
No construction will occur within an active channel. The section of channel under active construction will be dewatered until stabilized with ECDs.
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:
Nationwide Permit #27 does not require compensatory mitigation.
Neuse River Basin buffer rules deem stream restoration activities as "allowable with authorization".
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
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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:
The project is a stream restoration project designed to improve water quality.
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
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 project is a stream restoration project located on the NC Museum of Art property owned by the State of North Carolina.
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?
USFWS IPaC, on -site habitat assessments
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?
https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/apps/efhmapper
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?
December 8, 2023 correspondence from NCSHPO identified no historic resources.
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?
https://maps.raleighnc.gov/lmaps/
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
Permit Support Docs Combined_NCMA_02-20-2024.pdf 13.39MB
NCMA Stream Restoration 100 % Plans.pdf 25.79MB
File must be PDF or KMZ
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:
Anna Reusche
Signaturre//~ QQwl
Date
2/20/2024