20240330 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240223

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# *
20240330 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Central Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Southwest Water District - Buckhorn Pressure Zone - Water
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Ron Hunt
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
2/23/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Contentnea Cr (Buckhorn Reservoir)
Basin
Nauss
Water Classification
WS-V; NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.72365
A. Processing Information
Longitude:
-78.08315
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
Please provide the DWI ARPA Funding Project Number (le: SRP-W-ARP-0321)
VUR-D-ARP-0064
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wilson
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Sue Homewood:Sue.Homewood
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
$570.00
$767.00
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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
Please provide the date of the previous submission.
9/14/2023
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)
le. 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)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Wilson County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
NCDOT Right -of -Way
2c. Contact Person:
Ron Hunt
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
Yes No
Yes No
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2d. Address
Street Address
2201 Miller Road South
Address Line 2
city
Wilson
Postal / Zip Code
27893
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
W Landon Younce
4b. Business Name:
Green Engineering PLLC
4c.Address
Street Address
303 Goldsboro St E
Address Line 2
city
Wilson
Postal / Zip Code
27893
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:
Rock Ridge / Sims
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
NCDOT R/W
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Contentnea Cr (Buckhorn Reservoir)
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-V: NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located it *
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202030401
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
2b. Property size:
162
State / Province / Region
Country
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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:*
Project is located almost entirely within North Carolina Department of Transportation highway rights -of -way. No disturbance outside of dedicated right-of-way is proposed. Project includes
approximately 117,000 linear feet of water main extension primarily within the shoulder of existing maintained roadways.
The majority of watercourse crossings proposed will be performed by directional drill method and dry bore method under existing culverts. However, approximately Fourteen (14) crossings
will be installed by diverting the water main around the end of existing drainage culverts, through the drainage feature. Those crossings are the purpose of this application.
All crossings will be completely repaired and returned to their Pre-existing Pre -construction state at the conclusion of project construction.
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:
1
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
To extend water service to previously unserved portions of Wilson County. The project will create approximately 280 new water services for the Wilson County Southwest Water District
customer base.
All property where construction will take place is currently maintained by NCDOT or other developed land with existing maintained right-of-way.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The project will include 2-inch through 8-inch water mains and the addition of 50 hydrants for fire protection. All construction will take place within existing NCDOT or otherwise maintained
rights -of -way with no new additional land disturbance or conversion from existing land use required.
The project design includes the use of both directional bore as well as dry bore techniques to limit the disturbance of existing waterways during installation. Another approximately
Fourteen (14) crossings in other areas will be performed within blue -line streams by open cut method, to be re -dressed, re -seeded and allowed to revegetate to return to preconstruction
state. Associated impacts will be temporary and temporary effects will be mitigated through installation of stormwater and land quality Best Management Practices as permitted through the
NCDEQ - Land Resources.
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
ta. 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 (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
width
3h. Impact
length*
gt
Water Main (C2)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Contentnea Creek
Perennial
DWR
10
Averege (feet)
10
(linear feet)

S2
Water Main (A4)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Contentnea Creek
Intermittent
DWR
10
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S3
Water Main (E4A)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Contentnea Creek
Intermittent
DWR
10
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S4
Water Main (C10)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Marsh Swamp
Intermittent
DWR
10
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
SS
Water Main (A14)
Temporary
—]
Excavation
UT to Contentnea Creek
Intermittent
DWR
12
10
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S6
Water Main (1314)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Contentnea Creek
Perennial
DWR
10
10
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
g7
Water Main (D19B)
Temporary
—]
Excavation
UT to Marsh Swamp
Perennial
DWR
10
10
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
Sg
Water Main (C20A)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Marsh Swamp
Intermittent
DWR
10
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S9
Water Main (D21 B)
Temporary
—]
Excavation
UT to Marsh Swamp
Perennial
DWR
10
10
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S10
Water Main (C22)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Marsh Swamp
Intermittent
DWR
10
10
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S11
Water Main (A25)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Little Swamp
Intermittent
DWR
10
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S12
Water Main (1327)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Marsh Swamp
Perennial
DWR
10
10
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S13
Water Main (C32A)
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Little Swamp
Intermittent
DWR
10
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
EWa=
Temporary
Excavation
UT to Mill Branch
Perennial
DWR
5
10
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
140
3j. Comments:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse
Catawba
Goose Creek
Other
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
140
Tar -Pamlico
Randleman
Jordan Lake
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation requiredT
6f. Zone 7 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
C2 (Allowable)
T
UT to Contentnea Creek
No
600
400
A4 (Allowable)
T
UT to Contentnea Creek
No
600
400
E4A (Allowable)
T
UT to Contentnea Creek
No
600
400
C10 (Allowable)
T
UT to Marsh Swamp
No
600
400
A14 (Allowable)
T
UT to Contentnea Creek
No
600
400
1314 (Allowable)
T
UT to Contentnea Creek
No
600
400
D19B (Allowable)
T 11
UT to Marsh Swamp
No
600
400
C20A (Allowable)
T
UT to Marsh Swamp
No
600
400
D21 B (Allowable)
T
UT to Marsh Swamp
No
600
400
C22 (Allowable)
T
UT to Marsh Swamp
No
600
400
A25 (Allowable)
T
UT to Little Swamp
No
600
400
B27 (Allowable)
T
UT to Marsh Swamp
No
600
400
C32A (Allowable)
T
UT to Little Swamp
No
600
400

334 (Allowable) T UT to Mill Branch No 600 400
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 8,400.00 5,600.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 0.00 0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 8,400.00 5,600.00
6i. Comments:
All buffer impacts are temporary. Buffer areas will be re -seeded and allowed to return to their pre-existing, pre -construction state.
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:
The majority of blue -line stream crossings and buffered areas of the project were designed with either a directional drilling or dry bore under existing
culverts as the chosen option. However, due to conflicts and misc. constraints some crossings will still be performed by open -cut around the ends of the
culvert.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Contractors should exercise care during open cut trenching to install erosion control devices (BMP's) and field -dressing techniques to prevent migration
of soils / silt / etc. downslope into stream crossings. Where the stream crossing disturbance cannot be avoided, care will be taken to install pump-
around's, if necessary, and other temporary check devices to prevent migration of sediment into downstream waterways. Care will be taken to
completely re -dress the project area and provide re -seeding to return all shoulders and banks to a preconstruction state.
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:
Impacts are minimal and temporary. Streams will be returned completely to preconstruction conditions.
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
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
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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: *
This is an ARPA project and is administered through the NC Division of Water Infrastructure. Environmental documentation is as required through the
oversight of that division.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (I SA 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 area is located within the Wilson County Southwest Water District, a rural land use area. The project extends water service to county
residents who have always lived in this area supporting an agricultural lifestyle / land use. Minimal growth over the next Twenty (20) years, given growth
of similar areas of Wilson County over the past 20 years. Based on past data, it is not likely these water main extensions will encourage County growth
in this 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 G 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?
This project was exempt through ARPA funding. Project No. VUR-D-ARP-0064.
However, an iPac document through the USFWS website was created and analyzed for this purpose.
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 project was exempt through ARPA funding. Project No. VUR-D-ARP-0064.
However, an iPac document through the USFWS website was created and analyzed for this purpose.
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? *
Project will not impact cultural resources. However, if any prehistoric or items of archaeological significance are discovered during excavation, work will
cease and the State Historic Preservation office will be contacted.
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:
All project components, with the exception of Fire Hydrants, will be installed below grade. No fill will occur within the 100-year floodplain. Project will not
result in any changes to the existing topography within the floodway or floodplains.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?"
This project was exempt through ARPA funding: Project No. VUR-D-ARP-0064
Miscellaneous
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Comments
This project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), Project No. VUR-D-ARP-0064
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:
W Landon Younce
Signature
Date
2/23/2024
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