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Form V�rsion 1.4 J�nuary 2�09
Pre-Ganstruction �lotifi�ation {PCN) Fvrm
A. Applieant Informatian
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) af appro�al sought frflm the Corps: � Section 404 Permit ❑ 5ection 10 Perrreot
1b. Specafy fJationwide Permit (NWP} number: 14, �� or General Permit {GP} number:
1c. Has the N1NP or GP number been �rerified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No
1d. Type(s) af appro�+al saught fram the �WQ (check all that apply):
❑�C 4D1 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-4f}4 Juris�ictional General Permfit
❑ 401 Water Q�ality Certifica�ian — Express X❑ Riparian Buffer Aut�o�-ization
1e. Is this notificatior� solely for the recaed For the recard only for C3WQ For the recard anly for Carps Permit:
be�ause written approval is nat required? 4�1 Certification;
❑ Yes � Na ❑ Yes ❑X Na
1f. Is payme�t into a r�itig�#ion bank or in-lieu fee program prmposed for
mit�gation vf irmpacts? If sa, atta�F� #he acceptance letter from mitigation bank � Yes � IVo
or in-fieu fee program.
'I g. Is the praject located in any of NC's �rrventy coaskal counties. If yes, answer 1 h � Yes ❑X No
belaw.
1h. Is the praject located within a NC �CM Area of Environmental Cancern (AEC}? ❑ Yes ❑X No
2. Project Inforrnation
2a. Name of project: Three Proposed Private RailroadlRoadway Crossing Cl�sures
2b. County: Or�nge
2c. Nearest municipality 1 tcawn: Flillsborough and Clurham, NG
2d. Subdivision name: --
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: P-�405 I,J,K
3. Owner Infarmatian
3a. Name(s} on Recorded [7eed: Nc�rth Carvlin� R�ilro�d
3b. Deed Book and Page Nc�. ExiSting fVCRR right pf way
3c. Responsible Pa�ty (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: 281�9 Highwpods BpuleWard, Suite 1�1D
3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27604-�OOD
3fr Telephone na: �19-9�4-76�1
3g. Fax na.. 919-954-7i�99
3h. Email address:
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4, Ap�licant Inforrtiation (if different from owner]
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑X 4ther, specify: �1�DOT Rail Diwision via NCRR
4b. Name: Marc Hamel
4c. Business �ame ��rth Carolina Department of Transportation, �a�V �ivisian
(if applicable}:
4d. Street address: 1 Sauth 1Nilmingtvn St., Room 555 (delivery} �r 1�53 Mail Service �enter (mail)
4e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, f'JG 27899-1553
4f. Telephone no.: 919-7Q7-470�
4g. Fax no.. �19-715-6�8D
4h. Email address: mhamel�ncdot.go�
r. Age�ntlCvnsultant Infar�nation �if applicablej
5a. Name:
5b. Business r�ame
(if appl�icable}:
5c. Str�et address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephane na:
5f. Fax n�.:
5g. Email address:
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B. Project Infarmatian and Priar Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Prvperty identification no. {tax PIhJ or par�cel ID):
1b. Site caordinates (in decimal degreesj: Latitude: ��-8����'� Longitude: -78•������
1 c. Property size: acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Na�me af nearest hody of water ta propased praject: ' Stony Greek, Rh€�d�s Creek
2b. Vlfater Quality Classification of nearest eeceiving water. C; NSW
2c. Riv�er basin: �le�se
3. Progect Descriptian
3a. []es�ribe the existing conditions an the site and the general land use in the vi�inity of thse project �t the time of thrs
application:
General land use in the vicinity of the project consists af urbanized land centered around city streets, commercial centers, residential areas, and
railroads. Gas and electricel power utility lines are mafntained adjacent to the railroad corridor. Intensi�ely maintained lawns also accur within the
project area.
3b. List the to#al estimated acreage flf all existing wetlands an �he property; 2
3G. List the total estimated linear fee# of all existing streams {intermiitent and perenn�al) on the property: �,�84
3d. Expla9n th� purpose af the proposed project:
Please see aitached letter.
3e. Describe the averall ��flject in detail, incle�ding the type af equipment to be used:
Please see attached letter for a project description. EquGpment wiil inalude the use af graders and track hoes.
4. Jurisdietianal �eterminations
4a. HaWe jurisdictior�al wetland or stream determinations by the � Yes ❑ f�o ❑ llnknawn
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property !
ro�ect ineludin all rior hases In the ast? �Q►�ment5• Catena Group conducted the delineatior�s.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type 0 preliminary ❑ Final
af determination was made?
4G. If yes, who delineated t�e jurisdictional areas? Agen�ylConsultant Campany: �atena Group
dVame �if k�nownJ: Gther:
�1d. If yes, lis# khe dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or 5ta#e de#erminativns and attach documen#ation.
A field review occurred on lNarch 19, 2Q�3 and tf�e USRCE pro�vided verbal JD appraval for Ehe delineation. The 6VG�WR prouided a letter
dacumenting skream flow regime and riparian buffer applicability on April 3, 2013.
5, Project History
5a. Have permits ar certifications been requested or obtained for ❑yes X❑ No ❑ llnknown
this project {inc�uding all privr phases} i� the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detaii accarding to "hefp file" instructions.
6. F�ature Praject Plans
6a. Is thus a phased �roject? ❑ Yes ❑X IVa
6h. Ifi yes, expVain.
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PCN Form — Versio� 1.4 January 2009

G. Propas�ed Impacts In�entory
1. Im�acts Summary
1a. Whi�h sectians were campleted belaw for ymur project �check all that apply):
❑X Wetlands ❑X Streams — tributaries ❑X BufFers ❑ Qpen 1Naters ❑ Pflnd Construction
2. Wetland Irripacts
ff there are wetland im�acts prapflsed on tE�e site, then camplete this question for each wetlarrd area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of impact Type of wetland Farested Type of jurisdiction Area of
nurrber Carps (4Q4,10) or �mpact
Permanent {P} or DWQ (4�7�, vther) (acres}
Tem ora T
W1 P Fill 1 Meohar�ical C�earing Bottomland Hardwood FQr�est Yes Carps 0.09
U'j,f� P Fill ! Mechanical C[earFng Headwa4er Wetland No Corps n.q6
W3 - Chaose ane Choose one YesIN'o
t,r�J4 - Chaose one Chosase one '(eslf�a -
W5 - Chvose one ChoQSe one YeslV�o -
W� - Choose ane Choos� one Yesll�o -
2g. Total Wetland Impacts: [i.15
2h, Gcrmments:
3. Sfream Impacts
If fhere are perennial ar intermittent strea�n impac#s {including temporary impacts) praposed on the site, then c�mple#e this
questivn for all stream sites impacSed.
3a, 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. �g.
5tre�m impact Type of impact 5tream name Rerennial �PER} ar Type af Aver�g�e Impact
number intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream length
Permanent (P) or wid�h (linear
Temporary �T) (feet) feetj
51 P Gulvert L1T1 tfl Rhqdes Creek PER Cvrps 4 1p5
S2 P Culvert UT2 to Rhpdes Creek INT Corps 5 81
S3 P CulVert Stpny Creek P�R Corps 4 88
S4 - Chovse ons - -
S5 - Ghac�se one - -
�� - Choase one - -
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts ��¢
3i. Gar�nme�ts:
In addition tp p�rmanent impacts Iist�d abave, t�mporar}r impacts associated with de-waiering #qr canstruetiqn acti�ities total 145 fnear feet [(44 lin�ar
feet of Stream S1, 70 linear feet of Stream S2, and 31 linear feet of Stream S3 (Stony Gr�ekj].
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PCN Form — Versio� 1.4 January 2009

4. �pen Water Irnpacts
If 4here are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tribufaries, sounds, fhe Atlantic Ocean„ or any other open water of
the U.S. then indi�iduall list all a en water im acts beCow.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
�pen water Name af waterbody
impact number (if applicable} Type of impact Wate�-hac€y Area of icnpact �aeres}
Permanent (P} or ty�ae
Tem ara T
p1 - Choose on� Choase
02 - Choose one Choose
Q3 - Chvvse one Chaose
Q4 - Chvose one Chvpse
4f. To#al open water impacts
4g. Comments: °°��n wa er �mpac s are an uc�pa e.
5. Pond ar Lake Canstructian
If ond or la'ke construction ro osed, then com lete the chart below,
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Pond I[] number Propasec9 use or Wetland Impacts {acresj 5tream Impacts (feet} Upfand
purpose af pond (acres}
Flooded Filled Excav�ated Flofldsd Filled Exca�vated
P1 Choose one
P2 Cnoose one
5f. Tvtal:
5g. Com�'nents: �° Pand cor�struction is ant�cnpated.
5h. Is a dam hagh hazard permit required? ❑ Yes �X No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected portd surface area {acres}:
5j. Size of pond water�hed �acres}:
5k. Method of canstruction:
6. Buffer Impacts 4for E3W��
I# proje�t will impact � pratected riparian huffer, then eomplete the chart below. If yes, then irrdivid�ually list all bufFer impacts
belaw. If an im acts re uire miti ation, then ou 14�UST fill ouf Seetion D c�f this form.
6a. Praje�t �s dn which protected basin? 0 Neuse � Tar-Pamlico 0 Catawba � Randleman ❑ O#her.
6b. 6c. fid. 6e. 6f. fig.
Buffer Impact Reason for imp�ct Stream name Buffer Zane � Zmne 2
number— mi#igativn impact impact
Permanent (P} ar required? (square {square
Tem ora T feet feet
B� P Longer Cu�lvert InstalVation UTi to Rhodes Creek h!o 7,8b0.3 4,519.8
BZ P RoadfCul+�ert Instaflatian Stany Creek No 5,888.9 2,sao.s
p3 - New eulaert irostallatior� YeslfVa
g4 - New cul�vert installation Yes{No
g� - New cul�ert ieostallatio� YeslNo
g� - New cul�+ert installativn YeslNo
6h. Total BufFer impacts: 13,739.2 7,12oJ
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justificatian and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimizativn
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impaets in desigrring project.
Fill slopes have k�een minimized and rvad aPignme�ts and new cul�erts have �been placed to rrtinimize stream and wetland '+mpacts.
1b. Specsfically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize fhe proposed impae#s #hraugh constructian teehniques.
During construction, contractors will emplay Best fNanagement Practices to minimize impacis to streams and wetlands as outlined by NCDDT's, "Best
Management Practices far Cor�str�action and Mainte�ence Acti�ities." These BN1Ps will include prpvisions for erosion, cantrol, managing the stream
watercourse, managing work areas, ground stabiiizativn, and s+te c�eanup.
2. Com ensata Rlliti atiam #ar Im acts to Wa#ers af the ll.S. or Waters af the State
2a. Does the praject require Compensatory Ms#igation for 0 Yes 0 Na
impacts to Waters af the U.S. or Waters of the 5tate?
2b. If yes, mitigation is requ�ire� by (check all that apply}: ❑ LWQ ❑X Carps
0 Mifigation ban�C
2e. If yes, whieh mitigation option will be used for this �X payment to in-lieu fee pragram
project?
❑ Permittee Resportsible Mitigatian
3. Complete if Usin a Miti atovn Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Typ�: Choase one Quant�ty:
3b. Creddts Purchased (attach receip# and letter) Type: Chvvse one Quantity:
Type: Choose one Quan#ity:
3c. Comments:
4. Cam lete if IV�aking a Pa ment to In-lieu Fee Rrvgrann
4a. Approval letter from irr-lieu fee prograrn is attached. 0 Yes
4b. Stream rnitigation requested: 274 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: warm
4d. BufFer mitigatian requested (OWQ only}: 0 squ�re feet
4e. Riparian wekland mitigaiion requested: Q.15 acres
4f. Non-riparian wet�and mitigation reques#ed: 0 acres
4g. Coastal (tidal} wetl�nd rnitigation requested: � acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if llsing a Permittee Responsible Mitigatian Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a descriptian of the propased mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation �5tate Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules} — required by aWQ
6a. 1Nill the project resuVt in an impact w6thin a protected riparian buffer thai requires yes X No
huffer mitigatian? � �
6b. If yes, then idenki�y the square feet af iEnpact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requi�es mikiga�ion. Calculate the
amaunt af rnitigation required.
fic. fid. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Tatal impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) {square feet)
Z4ne 1 3(2 far Catawba}
Zone 2 1 S
6f. '�otal buffer mitig�atiar� required:
�g. If buffer mitigation is required, descuss what type oi mitigafior� is proposed (e.g.„ payment tfl ��ivate mitigatic�n bank,
permittee responsihle ripariarr buffe� restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund}.
All rpadway crossings impaei less than 154 linear feet and one-third af an acre of protected riparian buffiers, and are listed in the hleuse Rtver Basin
Nutrient Sensitive Waters Marragement Strategy: Pr�atectic�n and Maintenance of Exis4ing Riparian Buffers (15A MCAC 02B .0233} Table 4f Uses as
Allowable Impacts.
6h. Comrnents:
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E. Starmwater Management and Diffuse FIQw Plan �required by DWQj
1. Diffuse Flaw Flan
1a. C3aes the praject include flr is it adjace�t to protected riparian buffers identifed Q �re� ��o
within ane of the NC Ri arian Buifee P6otection RuFes?
1b. [f yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why,
All roadway tlrainage is discharged as diffuse f€ow outside of the riparian buffers.
0 Yes � No
2. Siarmwater Mana ement Plan
2a. What is the overall �ercerri imperviousness af this projecf? o�o
2b. Does this ro�ect re uire a�iarmwater Mana ement Pkan? ❑X Yes ❑ N❑
2c. If this praject DOES NOT requiee a Stor�nwater Management Plan, explain why:
Storrrtwater Management Plans far each sub-pro�ect (P-4445 I, J, and K} are attached to thfs package.
2d. If this praject DOES require a Stflrmwater Management Plan, then pra+�ide a briefi, narrative clescription flf the plan:
See anached Stormwater Ntanagem�nt P[an.
2e. Who w�ll be responsi�le for the revuew of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Lacal Gn�errnment Starmwater Re►►ierru
3a. In which local ovemment's 'urisdiction is this ro'ect? C7range County �9C
❑� Phase II
3b. Whi�h of the following locally-implemented stormwater management pro�rams � N��
apply (che�� all that a�ply}: � ���P
0 W�aier 5upply Watershed
� C3ther:
3c. Has the approved 5tarmwater Managemen# Plan with proof of approVal been ❑x Yes ❑ No
atta�hed?
4. DWQ Storrnwater Pra ram Review
�Caastal coun#ies
❑FBC�W
4a. Which of the follawing sta#e-irnplemeo�ted stormwater maroagement programs apply �p��
(check all that apply): ❑ Sessian Law 2006-246
❑ Dther:
4b. Has the appraved Starmwaker Management Plan with proo� of appro�al been 0 y'es � No
atta�hed?
5. DWQ 4Q1 Unit Sformwater Re�iew
5a. Does the Stcsrmwater Management Plan meet the appropriate req�airements? � Yes � No
5b. Have all of the 441 Unit submittal requirements been met? � Yes � No
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F. Su�plementary Information
1. En�iranmental Ovcu�mentatbon [DWq Requirerrroentj
1a. Does khe projeck invalve an expenditure of pubfic �federaUsfatellocal) funds or khe 0 yes ❑ No
use of public {federailsta#e) land?
1 b. If yau answered "yes° ta the abo�ve, does the project require prep�ration of an
environmental dacument pursuant to the re�uirements of the National flr State ❑X Yes ❑ No
(North CarQlina} Enviranmental Policy Act (NEPAJSEPAj?
1 c. If yau answered "yes"' ta the abo�^e„ has the dcacumerat re�view been finalized by the
5tate Clearing F�ouse? {If so, attach a copy of the h9EPA or SEPA final approval
letter.} Finding of 1Vo 5ignificant Impact (FQN51] was appraved by the Federal Highway 0��S ❑ NO
GQtY7me3lt5: '�dministration on Qctoher 14, 2Q15 and is included in the attached C�.
2. Violatians {OWQ Requiremen#}
2a. Is the site in violation of QWQ 1Neiland Rules ('I5A NCAC 2H A5L10}, Isolated
Wetland Rules �15A NCAC 2H .13�0), DWQ 5urfa�e Water or Wetland 5tandards, ❑Yes OX No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A IVCAC 2B .020d)?
2b. Is this a� after-the-fact permit applicatio�7 ❑Yes ❑X No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the abo�re questians, prQaide an explar�ation of the violation[s}:
nla
3. C�umulative impacts �DWQ Requirement�
3a. Will this project (based an past and reasanably anticipated future impacts} result in ��,�s ❑X Nv
additianal de�elopment, which coul�i �mpact nearby downstream water yuality?
3b. If yau answered "y�s" to khe above, submit a�ualitatiue or quantitafi�e cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If yo� answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The proposed closings oi private roadway erossings with the NCRR Railroad are not anticipated ta encourage extensive future de�eloprnent. Future
de�elopment is expeeted to occur, but the propc�sed project will not tacilita#e intense de�elopmenY, and is not anticipated to cantribute to the further
degradatian of in#rastructure or natural en�vironment.
4. 5ewage Disposal 4DWQ Requirement�
4a. Clearly detail the uStimate treatment methods and dispositi�n (non-discharge or dischtarge) of wastewater �enerated from
the proposed praject, or available capacity of the subject facility.
No sewage wdl be generated by the propvsed prayect dunng construcrion or acfiwe use.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or X Yes No
habitat? � �
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑X No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. -
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS NC County Listings & NCNHP Virtual Workroom Data (available online). Surveys conducted on July 21, 2012 by Catena Group. No
individuals of protected species were identified. Please see attached Finding of No Significant Impact.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes X❑ No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper v3.0 (online at http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/habitatmapper.html) and Anadromous Fish Spawning
Areas Maps (online at portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/afsa-maps)
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 � Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Consultation with the SHPO - see attached EA/FONSI.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑X Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
NCDOT Hydraulics Unit coordination with FEMA.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Data obtained from the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program (FIRM-panel mapping, 2007 Light Distance and Ranging (LiDAR) elevation data).
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name ppl can Agent's Signature Date
(Agenfs signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the a licant is rovided.
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