20231361 Ver 2_ePCN Application_20240416

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# *
20231361
2
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*
Central Office - [phone]
Sue Homewood:Sue.Homewood
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Interstate 85 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements Project
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Scott Schroyer
1b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
4/16/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Ledge Creek - NC Stream Index: 27-10-(1.8)
Basin
Nauss
Water Classification
WS-IV;NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.128683-78.442868
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Granville
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
Please provide the date of the previous submission.'
9/29/2023
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: 58 - Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances (frequently used)
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
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. 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)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
SGWASA
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Scott Schroyer

2d. Address
Street Address
415 Central Avenue
Address Line 2
Suite B
city
Butner
Postal / Zip Code
27509
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jason Hales
4b. Business Name:
CDM Smith
4c.Address
Street Address
5400 Glenwood Avenue
Address Line 2
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27612
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 I town:
Town of Butner and City of Creedmoor
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
088603009324
2c. Project Address
Street Address
1230 E. Middleton Drive
Address Line 2
city
Creedmoor
Postal / Zip Code
27522
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:"
Ledge Creek - NC Stream Index: 27-10-(1.8)
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-IV;NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?"
Neuse
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
30
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
a

3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202010402
4. Project Description and History
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 area is approximately 191.5 acres and consists of existing sewer lines and maintained easements, paved roadways, railways, electric utility lines, gas lines, industrial and
commercial areas, residences, wooded areas, wetlands, and streams.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
DWR#20231361, SAW-2023-00464 (1-85 Sewer System Improvements). This is an updated PCN for these project numbers. Permits have not been issued.
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
12.44
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
37418
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
SGWASA serves the southern portions of Granville County, including the municipalities of Creedmoor, Butner, and Stem. Continued growth in the region had presented SGWASA with
challenges to upgrade their wastewater system. SGWASAs wastewater collection system dates from the 1940s and portions of the system are becoming structurally deficient and in need
of repairs or upgrades. Currently, portions of the existing wastewater collection system are at maximum capacity to reliably convey flow to the SGWASA Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP). The purpose of the project is to improve the infrastructure to manage additional flows and continue to provide safe wastewater treatment for residents in SGWASAs service area.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
Figure 1-1 from the Preliminary Engineering Report shows the proposed recommendations to improve the sewer infrastructure. The 1-85 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements project
includes the following components:
Three new wastewater lift stations (LSs):
• New 6.4-million-gallon-per-day (mgd) Joe Peed LS
• New 5.2-mgd East Middleton LS
• New 1.7-mgd North 1-85 LS
Approximately 29,700 feet of new 8-inch to 20-inch diameter force main
Approximately 30,700 feet of new 8-inch to 36-inch diameter gravity sewer
Abandonment of six LSs and abandonment of approximately 42,600 feet of 3-inch to 8-inch diameter force main
Approximately 1,700 feet of new 8-inch water main to serve the three new LSs.
Temporary facilities (including bypass pumping and temporary water) as required to maintain service during construction and connection to the new facilities.
Grading, paving, erosion control, site cleanup, seeding, and testing of all installed sewer infrastructure.
Construction for the infrastructure improvements will include work along new sewer right-of-way, existing sewer right-of-way, and NCDOT right-of-way. More details regarding the proposed
work are shown on the impact plan sheets.
The construction period is estimated to be approximately 29 months, with temporary wetland, stream, and buffer impacts in place for less than 90 days each. Each individual temporary
impact would be limited to a very short time, just enough to install the infrastructure. Standard construction and pipe installation equipment such as cranes, excavators, dump trucks, and
similar vehicles would be used for the project. Proper erosion and sedimentation control measures would be employed throughout the project.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
No
Comments:
PJD request submitted 9/29/2023
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2023-00464
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Jason Hales
Agency/Consultant Company: CDM Smith
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
O Unknown
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

la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
p Wetlands Streams -tributaries Buffers
O Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2al Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W. *
2d. W. name
2e. Forested"`
2f. Type of Jurisdicition
?)
2g. Impact
W1
Construction access,
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
Yes
urea*
Corps
0.036
land clearing, gravity
(acres)
sewer installation
W2
Conversion, gravity7�1`
Hardwood Flat
WI
Yes
Corps
0.054
sewer installation
(acres)
W3
Construction access, ��T
Hardwood Flat
WI
Yes
Corps
0.009
land clearing
(acres)
W4
Conversion, gravity
P
Hardwood Flat
WJ
Yes
Corps
0.136
sewer installation
(acres)
W5
Construction access,
T
Hardwood Flat
WJ
Yes
Corps
0.061
land clearing
(acres)
W6
Conversion, gravity
P
Hardwood Flat
WM
Yes
Corps
0.144
sewer installation
(acres)
W7
Construction access, IT
Hardwood Flat
WM
Yes
Corps
0.585
land clearing
(acres)
W8
Conversion, gravity
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WN
Yes
Corps
0.140
sewer installation
(acres)
W9
Construction access,IT
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WN
Yes
Corps
0.097
land clearing
(acres)
W10
Conversion
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WO
Yes
Corps
0.024
(acres)
W11
Construction access,
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WO
Yes
Corps
0.019
land clearing
(acres)
W12
Conversion, gravity
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.990
sewer installation
�fH
(acres)
W13
nstruction access,
F
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WH
Yes
Corpsd
clearing
(acres)
W14
Construction access,
T
Hardwood Flat
WHH
Yes
Corps
0.002
land clearing
(acres)
W15
Conversion, gravity
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WJJ
Yes
Corps
0.235
sewer installation
(acres)
W16
nstruction access,
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WJJ
Yes
fCorpsFan,
dd clearing
(acres)
W17
Conversion, force main_]P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WR
Yes
Corps
0.023
installation
(acres)
W18
Construction access,
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WR
Yes
Corps
0.028
land clearing
(acres)
W19
Construction access
T
NON-NCWAM TYPES
WS
No
Corps
0.010
(acres)
W20
Construction access,
T
Hardwood Flat
WHH
Yes
Corps
0.010
land clearing
(acres)
W21
Fill - Middleton LS
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WEE
Yes
Corps
0.176
installation
(acres)
W22
n access,
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WDD
Yes
Corps
0.801
Flandleartng,
gravityllation
W23
Construction access,
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WCC
Yes
Corps
0.121
land clearing, gravity
(acres)
sewer installation
W24
cress,
T
NON-NCWAM TYPES
WZ
No
Corps
0(009
sewer installation
a
)
W25
Conversion, force main
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
F
Yes
Corps
0.047
installation
(acres)

W26
Fill, access road, culvert
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WZ
Yes
Corps -]
0.058
(acres)
W27
Construction access
T
NON-NCWAM TYPES
WU
No
Corps
0.001
(acres)
W28
Consruction ac
T
NON -NCWAM TYPES
W
O04
force main
S )
W29
Construction access,
T
NON-NCWAM TYPES
WY
No
Corps
0.019
force main installation
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
2.362
2g. Total Wetland Impact
4.389
21. Comments:
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
2.027
There are 0.234 acres of proposed permanent wetlands impacts for fill associated with the planned replacement of the Middleton LS and construction of
the North 1-85 LS (Impacts plan sheets C-405 and C-502, Impact numbers W21 and W26).
There are 1.793 acres of proposed permanent wetlands impacts for land clearing, conversion and sewer line installation along the sewer alignments
(Impacts plan sheets C-212 C-214, C-215, C-216, C-306, C-307, C-308, C-309, C-310, C-311. and C-502; Impact numbers W2, W4, W6, W8, W10,
W12, W15, W17, and W25). These areas will be cleared of vegetation, used for the installation of the sewer lines, and maintained for future access.
There are a total of 2.027 acres of proposed permanent wetland impacts.
There are 2.362 acres of proposed temporary wetlands impacts for construction access, land clearing, and sewer line installation along the sewer
alignments (Impacts plan sheets C-101, C-212 C-214, C-215, C-216, C-306, C-307, C-308, C-309, C-310, C-311, C-312, C-321, C-406, C-407, C-408,
C-502, C-506, C-507, and C-508; Impact numbers W1, W3, W5, W7, W9, W11, W13, W14, W16, W18, W19, W20, W22, W23, W24, W26, W27, W28
and W29). Portions of these impacts are in currently maintained easements and portions are in forested areas. Currently maintained areas will continue
to be maintained for future access and forested areas will be allowed to revegetate with woody species.
There are a total of 2.362 acres of proposed temporary wetland impacts.
In wetland areas used for the sewer line installation the material from the trench will be used to back fill and will be returned to the trench after the sewer
line installation. Temporarily impacted wetland areas within the permanent maintenance corridors will be seeded with native wetland herbaceous species
and then be maintained as herbaceous wetlands for future access. Temporarily impacted wetland areas outside of the permanent maintenance corridors
will be seeded with native wetland seed mix and allowed to revegetate naturally with woody species.
There are a total of 4.389 acres of proposed wetland impacts (permanent and temporary).
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact"
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type'
3f. Type of
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
❑
(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
g1
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
SB
Intermittent
Both
15
dewatering
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S2
Rip rap, culvert
Permanent
Rip Rap Fill
SD
Perennial
Both
15
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S3
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
SD
Perennial
Both
dewatering
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S4
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
SH
Intermittent
Both
23
dewatering
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S5
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
Sv
Perennial
Both
55
75
dewatering, sewer line
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
installation
S6
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
SW
Intermittent
Both
4
186
dewatering, sewer line
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
installation
S7
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
SX
Intermittent
Both
2
51
dewatering, sewer line
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
installation
gg
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
SL
Intermittent
Both
36
dewatering
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S9
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
SN
Perennial
Both
9
35
dewatering, sewer line
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
installation
�01
Construction access,
Temporary
Dewatering
SU
Perennial
Both
dewatering
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
St9
Culvert
Permanent
Culvert
SQ
Perennial
Both
76
Average (feel)
(linear feet)

S12
S13
Construction access,
dewatering, sewer line
installation
Construction access,
dewatering, sewer line
installation
Temporary
Temporary
Dewatering
Dewatering
SO
SN
Perennial
Perennial
Both
Both
4
Average (feet)
5
Average (feet)
64
(linear feet)
27
(linear feet)
S14
Construction access,
dewatering, sewer line
installation
Temporary
Dewatering
SO
Perennial
Both
4
Average (feet)
22
(linear feet)
3L Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
91
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
639
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
548
3j. Comments:
There are 91-linear feet of proposed permanent stream impacts for culvert replacement on 28th Street and culvert installation at the North 1-85 LS
installation (Impacts plan sheets C-103 and C-502; Impact numbers S2 and S11). The culvert replacement on 28th Street is to meet grade elevations for
the gravity sewer line and the culvert installation at the North 1-85 LS installation for site access.
There are a total of 91-linear feet of proposed permanent stream impacts.
There are 548-linear feet of proposed temporary stream impacts for construction access, dewatering, and sewer line installation along the sewer
alignments (Impacts plan sheets C-101, C-103, C-201, C-207, C-306, C-308, C-309, C-312, C-314, C-321, C-502, C-507, and C-508; Impact numbers
S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S12, S13 and S14).
There are a total of 548-linear feet of proposed temporary stream impacts.
The stream bed in areas of proposed temporary stream impacts will be restored to pre -project elevations and widths using natural stream bed material.
Temporarily impacted stream banks in the maintained easements will be restored through regrading, seeding, and woven coir fiber mat and then be
maintained for future maintenance access. Temporarily impacted stream banks outside of the maintained easement will be restored through regrading,
seeding, woven coir fiber mat, and live staking of deep-rooted native species (typical details shown on sheet CID-1 0).
All work in or adjacent to streams will be conducted so that the flowing stream does not come in contact with the disturbed area (typical details shown on
sheet CD-11). The potential phased crossing of Ledge Creek (Impact S5) is shown on sheet CD-3, detail F with construction notes.
There are a total of 639-linear feet of proposed permanent and temporary stream impacts
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse Tar -Pamlico
Catawba Randleman
L Goose Creek Jordan Lake
C Other
6b. Impact Type
131 - Construction access, land clearing, sewer
line installation
6c. Per or Temp
T
6d. Stream name
SA
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
No
6f. Zone 1 impact
355
6g. Zone 2 impact
0
B2 - Construction access, land clearing
T
SA
No
0
410
B3 - Construction access
T
SD 11
No
238
0
134 - Rip rap, culvert
P
SD
No
122
0
135 - Conversion, sewer line installation =F
SV
No
2,073
0
B6 - Conversion, sewer line installation
P
SV
No
0
1,410
B7 - Conversion, sewer line installation
P
SW
Yes
6,824
0
B8 - Conversion, sewer line installation
P
SW
No
0
1,881
139 - Construction access, land clearing
T
SX
Yes
1,925
0
B10 - Construction access, land clearing
T
SX
No
0
1,873
B11 -Conversion, sewer line installation
P
SX
Yes
3,492
0
B12 - Conversion, sewer line installation
B13 -Construction access, land clearing, sewer
line installation
P
T
SX
SN
No
Yes
0
414
4,592
F
B14 - Construction access, sewer line
installation
T
SU
No
614
0

B15 - Construction access, sewer line
installation
T
SU
No
L
402
1316 - Conversion, Joe Peed LS
P
SU
No
0
222
B17 - Middleton LS installation
P
SN, SS
Yes
638
0
B18 - Middleton LS installation
P
SN, SS
No
0
3,017
B19 - Construction access, land clearing
T
SN
No
3,048
0
B20 - Construction access, land clearing
T I
SN 11
No
0
5,847
B21 - Construction access, land clearing
T
SN
No
0
115
B22 - Construction access, land clearing
T
SN
No
147
0
B23 - Construction access, land clearing =T
SN
No
157
0
B24 - Construction access, land clearing
B25 - Construction access, land clearing, sewer
line installation
B26 - Construction access, land clearing, sewer
line installation
T
T
T
SN
SN
SN
No
No
No
0
607
0
1,675
0
2,769
1327 - Conversion, sewer line installation
B28 - Conversion, sewer line installation, 1-85
LS
P
P
SQ
SQ
No
No
1,935
0
0
1,400
229 - Access road 1-85 LS
P
SQ
No
4,012
0
1330 - Access road 1-85 LS
P
SQ
No
0
2,755
1331 - Conversion, access road
P
SQ
No
1,658
0
B32 - Conversion, access road
B33 - Construction access, sewer line
installation
FnIallat'oConstruction access, sewer line
n
B35 - Construction access, sewer line
installation
P
T
T
T
SQ
SN
SN
SO
No
No
No
No
0
431
0
504
1,602
0
318
0
B36 - Construction access, sewer line
installation
T
SO
No
0
341
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 8,440.00 13,750.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 20,754.00 16,879.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 29,194.00 30,629.00

6i. Comments:
There are 122-square feet of the proposed permanent buffer impacts to Zone 1 for rip rap culvert protection for culvert replacement at 28th Street
(Impact plan sheet C-103, Impact number 134).
There are 638-square feet of proposed permanent buffer impacts to Zone 1 and 3,017-square feet of proposed permanent buffer impacts to Zone 2 for
installation of the Middleton LS (Impact plan sheet C-401, Impact numbers B17 and B18).
There are 4,012-square feet of proposed permanent buffer impacts to Zone 1 and 2,755 square feet of proposed permanent buffer impacts to Zone 2 for
access roadway installation at the North 1-85 LS (Impact plan sheet C-502, Impact numbers B29 and B30).
There are 15,982-square feet of proposed permanent buffer impacts to Zone 1 and 11, 1 07-square feet of proposed permanent buffer impacts to Zone 2
for conversion within future maintenance corridors along the sewer alignments, sewer line installation, and installation of the lift stations (Impacts plan
sheets C-303A, C-306, C-308, C-309, and C-502, Impact numbers B5, B6, B7, B8, 1311, 1312, B16, B27, B28, B31, and B32). Following installation of the
sewer lines and lift stations permanently impacted buffer areas for conversion will be regraded, seeded, and maintained as herbaceous ground cover for
future access.
There are a total of 10,544-square feet of proposed permanent buffer loss impacts.
There are a total of 27,089-square feet of proposed permanent buffer conversion impacts.
There are a total of 37,633-square feet of proposed permanent buffer impacts.
There are 8,440-square feet of proposed temporary buffer impacts to Zone 1 and 13,750-square feet of proposed temporary buffer impacts to Zone 2 for
construction access, land clearing, and sewer line installation along the sewer alignments (Impacts plan sheets C-101, C-103, C-309, C-314, C-321, C-
405, C-406, C-407, C-408, C-507, and C-508, Impact numbers B1, B2, B3, B9, B10, B13, B14, B15, B19, B20, B21, B22, B23, B24, B25, B26, B33,
B34, B35, and 1336). Following installation of the sewer lines temporarily impacted buffer areas outside of maintained easements will be regraded,
seeded, and allowed to revegetate naturally with woody species.
There are a total of 22,190-square feet of proposed temporary buffer impacts.
There are a total of 59,823-square feet of proposed permanent and temporary permanent impacts.
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:
In addition to the efforts outlined below a letter with itemized responses to the request for additional information received from NCDWR on January 8th,
2024 is attached. Parallel stream and buffer impacts were minimized through alignment and LOD adjustments. Overall wetland, stream, and buffer
impacts were reduced.
The proposed wetland, stream and buffer impacts have been kept to the minimum possible to allow the sewer infrastructure installation. The planned
limits of disturbance for construction were reduced following the wetland delineation to reduce potential impacts. The planned permanent maintenance
corridors were reduced following the wetland delineation and kept to a maximum of 30 feet wide with areas 20 feet wide across the features. The
proposed impact amounts would be a maximum of potential impacts to the features. The actual construction efforts to replace and install the
infrastructure will likely require less than the proposed totals. Actual land clearing will be the minimum necessary to install the infrastructure.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
In wetlands, across stream channels and in riparian buffers, stumps will be grubbed only as needed to install the infrastructure, and remaining stumps
will be cut off at grade level. The general stripping of topsoil within wetlands along the construction corridor will be avoided. Heavy equipment working in
wetlands will be placed on mats to minimize soil disturbance and compaction. Work in wetlands will be limited to only what is necessary to install the
infrastructure.
Temporarily wetland areas within the permanent maintenance corridors will be seeded with native wetland herbaceous species and then be maintained
as herbaceous wetlands for future access. Temporarily wetland areas outside of the planned permanent maintenance corridors will be seeded with
native wetland seed mix and allowed to revegetate naturally with woody species. All work in or adjacent to streams will be conducted so that the flowing
stream does not come in contact with the disturbed area. The stream bed in areas of proposed temporary stream impacts will be restored to pre -project
elevations and widths using natural stream bed material. Temporarily impacted stream areas within the permanent maintenance corridors will have the
banks restored through regrading, seeding, and woven coir fiber mat and then be maintained for future maintenance access. Temporarily impacted
stream banks outside of the permanent maintenance corridors will be restored through regrading, seeding, woven coir fiber mat, and live staking of
deep-rooted native species. Temporarily impacted riparian buffer areas outside of the permanent maintenance corridors will be allowed to revegetate
naturally with woody species.
There will be no change in pre -construction contours of waters of the United States in temporarily impacted areas. Erosion control matting that
incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine will not be used along streambanks or within wetlands. All mechanized equipment operated near surface
waters shall be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of equipment to surface waters to the maximum extent practicable.
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
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
DWR Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
Mitigation bank Payment to in -lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation
Q
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program

4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
Yes No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
7542
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested
(acres)
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
2.261
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4h. Comments
Mitigation of 0.468 wetland credits is proposed for 0.234 acres of wetland fill associated with the planned replacement of the Middleton LS and
construction of the North 1-85 LS. Mitigation of 1.793 wetland credits is proposed for 1.793 acres of wetland conversion associated with the planned
sewer line installation and future maintenance easements. A total of 2.261 wetland mitigation credits would be purchased from a private bank in the
Upper Neuse 03020201 River Basin or from the NCDMS. Mitigation Statements of Availability are being prepared.
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more information.
Yes No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact.
6c. Reason for impact
6d. Total impact (square
feet)
Multiplier
6e. Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
Construction access, land clearing, conversion,
sewer line installation
7,542
3
22,626
Zone 2
0
0
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
22626
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
Yes No
6j. Comments:
Mitigation of 22,626 riparian buffer credits is proposed for 7,542 -square feet of Zone 1 buffer impacts associated with construction access, land clearing,
conversion, and sewer line installation. Wetland areas requiring mitigation within each impact area subject to mitigation have been subtracted. These
values are listed in Table 4 along with the amount used to total the impacts requiring mitigation. The required riparian buffer credits were calculated using
a 3:1 Zone 1 Ratio for the Neuse River Basin and assuming within the eight -digit HUC. A total of 22,626 riparian buffer credits would be purchased from
a private bank in the Upper Neuse 03020201 River Basin or from the NCDMS. Mitigation Statements of Availability are being prepared.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) O
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 .1003l
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
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
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?
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.
Sewer improvement project to maintain service.
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
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?
A biological assessment for potential effects to endangered or threatened species was submitted to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Raleigh
office for review on January 18th, 2023. The biological assessment included a field survey for potential threatened and endangered species and habitats
conducted in the project area September 1st through 3rd, September 26th through 29th, and October 11th through 14th, 2022. A response from USFWS
was received on August 11th, 2023 (attached), concurring with the species determinations except for tricolored bat, for which USFWS recommended a
determination of "not likely to jeopardize the existing of the species" with specific recommendations to minimize impacts (prohibit tree cutting and
humane exclusion during May 15-July 31; and cold winter months Dec. 1 - Mar. 31). These restrictions have been added to the project design plans. An
environmental assessment (EA) was also prepared for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Development. A State Clearing House
acceptance letter from USDA - Rural Development was received October 25th, 2023 (attached).
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?
EFH Mapper.

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?"
The NC State Historic Preservation Office (NCSHPO) HPOWEB 2.0 mapper http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/ was to identify known areas of archaeological
or historical value that are within the project area (Figure 7). One surveyed site — the Camp Butner Buildings (GV0534dup), is located in the project area
near East A Street and Central Avenue. There are two surveyed sites within 0.5 mile of the East Middleton LS site — the Hester -Green House (GV0489)
and New Hope Methodist Church (GV0488). A review request for the project was submitted to NCSHPO on February 6th, 2023. NCSHPO staff provided
a response on March 7th, 2023 (attached), noting they are aware of no historic resources that would be affected by the project.
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:
A No -Rise Certification has been completed and concluded that the sewer infrastructure replacement and installation will not cause an adverse impact to
special flood hazard areas.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA Floodplain Maps
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
SGWASA PCN updated submittal _4_16_2024.pdf
16.01MB
SGWASA Impacts Key Pages _4_16_2024.pdf
3.37MB
SGWASA CP1 - Stream and Buffer Impact Maps _4_16_2024.pdf
45.59MB
SGWASA CP1 - Wetland Impact Maps_4_16_2024.pdf
45AMB
SGWASA CP2 - Stream and Buffer Impact Maps _4_16_2024.pdf
60.98MB
SGWASA CP2 - Wetland Impact Maps_4_16_2024.pdf
60.77MB
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Comments
A PCN for this project was submitted September 29th, 2023. A request for additional information was received January 8th, 2024 from NCDWR (attached). Incorporation of design
changes and updates to the impact maps took longer than the statutory time requirements for the information request and NCDWR has asked for the project to be resubmitted. This
request includes updated impact tables and impact plan sets. A letter with itemized responses to the request for additional information is also attached. Sewer alignments were realigned to
minimize impacts in areas where parallel impacts to streams and buffers are proposed. Buffer impacts were updated to show areas of existing use and the applicable line item from the
Table of Uses for each impact. There were changes in the wetland, stream, and buffer impact amounts and the impact label numbers as a result of the minimization efforts. Proposed
wetland, stream, and buffer impacts were reduced following the realignments. The project has been separated into two construction packages associated with funding for the construction.
There are two plan sets covering portions of the overall project.
DWR#20231361, SAW-2023-00464 (1-85 Sewer System Improvements). This is an updated PCN for these project numbers.
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:
Jason Hales
Signature
0194AMW46V
Date
4/16/2024
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