20240502 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240329

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# *
20240502 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Sue Homewood:Sue.Homewood
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Line 2021 230 kV Rebuild
1a. Who is the Primary Contact? *
Luke DuPont
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/29/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Pasquotank River
Basin
Pasquotank
Water Classification
SC
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
Start: 36.314066 Terminus: 36.382952
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Camden
Currituck
Pasquotank
Reviewing Office*
Central Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Longitude:
Start:-76.225911 Terminus:-76.080013
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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
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
57 - Electric Utility Line and Telecommunications Activities — (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:
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
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
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
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:
Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy North Carolina
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Yes No
Yes No

2d. Address
Street Address
5000 Dominion Boulevard
Address Line 2
City
Glen Allen
Postal / Zip Code
23060
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Chuck Roadley
4b. Business Name:
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
5209 Center Street
Address Line 2
city
Williamsburg
Postal / Zip Code
23188
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
Chuck. [e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Elizabeth City
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
Various Transmission Line ROW
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:
Pasquotank River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
SC
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Pasquotank
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030102050706,030102050705,030102051001
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
Virginia
Country
us
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
Virginia
Country
us
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
2b. Property size:
164.20
State / Province / Region
Country
O

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 Rebuild Project occurs within a cleared and maintained right of way (ROW), while the surrounding areas are considered either agricultural or forested.
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:
56.04 Acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
3.173 LF
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:'
Transmission Line 2021 contains wooden structures dating back to 1975 with only minimal replacements due to woodpecker damage being made in recent years. As the line approaches
50 years of use, industry guidelines indicate the equipment life for porcelain insulators, conductor, and connections are expiring. The activities proposed in this application are necessary
so that
Dominion can continue to provide reliable electric service to its customers, consistent with Dominion's own Transmission Planning Criteria.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
Line 2021 extends approximately 10.3 miles between the Shawboro substation in Currituck County
and the Elizabeth City substation in Pasquotank County and has been identified as approaching
its end -of -life. The existing Line 2021 crosses the Pasquotank River between structures #2021/26 and #2021/27. Due to the project being a rebuild, the exclusion of in -water work, and the
increase in structure height clearance, Section 408 Permission from the Corps' Norfolk district is not required. This was confirmed by Katy Damico, Section 408 team Lead and Project
Manager within the Norfolk District via email dated August 5, 2023. Impacts to water in the Corps' Wilmington district are determined; Section 404 and Section 10 permits are being
coordinated with Anthony Scarbraugh. It has been determines that Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) coordination is not required as there are no new structures being installed in
water. Bucket trucks and cranes will be used to access and bring materials to the Project Area, timber mats will be used within wetlands, and drill rigs will be used for drilling structure
foundations.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?"
Yes No O Unknown
Comments:
Please see Appendix C of attached application package
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): Justin Carey, Chris Cater
Agency/Consultant Company: Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
Other: PJD request included in Appendix C of attached document
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
PU 1
2a1 Reason (?)
Structure Install
2b. Impact type" (?)
P
2c. Type of W.*
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
2d. W. name
MDWA
2e. Forested" �F2f..
No
Type of Jurisdicition *
(?)
Corps
�2g. Impact
area *
0.001
(acres)
PU 2
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
KAWA
No
Corps
0.002
(acres)

PU 3
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
MDWB
No
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Corps
0.002
(acres)
PU 4
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh -]
MDWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 5
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
MDWU
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 6
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
JCWA
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 7
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWD
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 8
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 9
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 10
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.002
(acres)
PU 11
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 12
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 13
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 14
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 15
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 16
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 17
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 18
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
PU 19
Structure Install
P
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
CCWB
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
CU 1
Tree clearing
T
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
JCWB
Yes
Corps
0.020
(acres)
CU 2
Tree clearing
T
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
JCWD
Yes
Corps
0.010
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.030
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.052
2i. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.022
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The Project is located entirely within the existing cleared and maintained ROW, limiting any additional, potential impacts. The majority of the work
involves the replacement of existing structures within the same footprint, with minor impacts at these locations. The linear location of the structures is
dictated by the height and other requirements of the structures.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Matting is being proposed to avoid permanent fill in wetlands and vibratory caissons will be installed between structures 2021/1 - 2021/25 to further
minimize impacts.
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?
0
Yes No

2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The project proposes permanent loss of 0.022 acre of wetlands and is therefore under the 0.1 acre threshold requiring compensatory mitigation.
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:
N/A
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 (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 Rebuild Project will be upgrading and replacing already existing structures and should not increase impact to downstream 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
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS Information, Planning and Conservation System (IPAC)
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP)
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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?
USFWS Information, Planning and Conservation System (IPAC)
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?
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
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:
The Project involves necessary repairs and replacement of an existing transmission line. Structure foundations will result in mostly minimal permanent
impacts to wetlands. Construction will not impede the flow of water and no changes to existing contours are required for construction work.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Miscellaneous
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2021 PCN_PJD Cover Letter (part 1) - signed.pdf 26.75KB
rpt__jpa_20240318.pdf 70.69MB
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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 INC 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:
Kevin Fields
Signature
Date
3/29/2024