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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240450 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240319DWR 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# * 20240450 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* Asheville Regional Office - (828) 296-4500 Matthew Hanbury:Matthew.Hanbury Information for Initial Review la. Name of project: Smoker Stream Bank Stabilization 1a. Who is the Primary Contact? * Derek Goddard 1b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:* derek@brec.biz (336)844-4088 Date Submitted 3/19/2024 Nearest Body of Water Jacks Creek Basin French Broad Water Classification C: Aquatic Life, Secondary Contact Recreation, Fresh Water Site Coordinates Latitude: Longitude: 35.97529-82.30171 A. Processing Information Is this project connected with ARPA funding? Yes No County (or Counties) where the project is located: Yancey Is this a NCDMS Project Yes No Is this project a public transportation project?* Yes No O 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 Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit 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: 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: Chad Smoker 2b. Deed book and page no.: 435/53 2c. Contact Person: 2d.Address Street Address 6334 Jacks Creek Rd Address Line 2 city Burnsville Postal / Zip Code 58714 401 Water Quality Certification - Express Riparian Buffer Authorization State / Province / Region NC Country United States Yes No Yes No 2e. Telephone Number: (828)964-9349 2g. Email Address:* cesmoker@gmail.com 3. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 3a. Name: Derek Goddard 3b. Business Name: BREC, PA 3c.Address Street Address 1520 Meadowview Dr Address Line 2 City Wilkesboro Postal / Zip Code 28697 3d. Telephone Number: (336)844-4088 3f. Email Address: derek@brec.biz 4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable) 4a. Name: Derek Goddard 4b. Business Name: BREC, PA 4c.Address Street Address 1520 Meadowview Dr Address Line 2 City Wilkesboro Postal / Zip Code 28697 4d. Telephone Number: (336)844-4088 4f. Email Address:* derek@brec.biz C. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Project Information 1b. Subdivision name: (if appropriate) 1c. Nearest municipality / town: Burnsville 2. Project Identification 2f. Fax Number: State / Province / Region NC Country United States 3e. Fax Number: State / Province / Region NC Country United States 4e. Fax Number: 2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size: 082200354697000 17.99 2c. Project Address Street Address 6334 Jacks Creek Rd Address Line 2 City Burnsville Postal / Zip Code 28714 3. Surface Waters 3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: Jacks Creek 3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water: C: Aquatic Life, Secondary Contact Recreation, Fresh Water 3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?* French Broad 3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located. 060101080206 4. Project Description and History State / Province / Region NC Country United States 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 area is largely Agricultural with sparsely mixed residential uses. 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 4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property: 627 4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:* The project seeks to restore a section of Jacks Creek To Prevent Erosion on Agricultural Land. 41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: The project seeks to restore a section of Jacks Creek To Prevent Erosion on Agricultural Land by installing a vegetated boulder toe structure. The Project will utilize a Track excavator. 5. Jurisdictional Determinations 5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas? Yes No G 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): Derek Goddard Agency/Consultant Company: BREC 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 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 Fill Permanent Bank Stabilization Jacks Creek Perennial Both 6 Average (feet) 146 (linear feet) 3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet: 0 3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 146 3i. Total stream and ditch impacts: 146 3j. Comments: E. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 3i. Total temporary stream impacts: 0 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project: The only practical alternative to massive erosion is to construct this restoration 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques: The project will work from the bank with no equipment in the water. All work will be stabilized at the end of the day and all materials will be onsite. New late model equipment that is free of leaks will be used. 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: Restoration Project 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 If no, explain why: No Impervious 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 O 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 will improve water quality 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? IPAC 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? NCWRC 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? NC SHPO 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 Rise will occur 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NCFRIS 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 3390552022_PLANSET.pdf 5.84MB USGS_TOPO.pdf 52.43MB PROPERTY_CARD.pdf 139.52KB 0565_001.pdf 32.53KB 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: Derek Goddard Signature 101-tnF cores--eat-f Date 3/19/2024 O