20240625 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240424

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DHlsloo 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# *
20240625 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*
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Joseph Myers:joseph.myers
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Wilson's Mills High School
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Wyatt Brown
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
4/24/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Neuse River
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
WS-IV:NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.57380
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Johnston
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-78.32681
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
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:
JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
2b. Deed book and page no.:
06631,0211
2c. Contact Person:
Brooks Moore
2d.Address
Street Address
PO BOX 1336
Address Line 2
city
SMITHFIELD
Postal / Zip Code
27577-1336
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
Yes No
Yes No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Wyatt Brown
4b. Business Name:
Brown's Environmental Group, Inc
4c. Address
Street Address
242 Batten Farm Road
Address Line 2
City
Selma
Postal / Zip Code
27576
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:
Wilson's Mils
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
260600-05-3156
2c. Project Address
Street Address
517 TALTON FARM RD
Address Line 2
City
SMITHFIELD
Postal / Zip Code
27577
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: "
Neuse River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-IV;NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202011104
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
216.840
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
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 property is being used as row crop farm land and the east side border is the Neuse River. The general land use in the vicinity is farm land.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
a

4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
34.62
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
5110.0
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:"
The purpose of the project is to provide a high school for the growing population of Wilsons Mills. The PCN is for a required crossing for emergency access to the school and ballfields.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The project is to construct a high school on row crop farm land. The school will be constructed on the open land. Very few trees will need to be removed. Bull dozers and motor graders will
be used to grade the land. The storm water basins will be dug with track hoes. The school will be constructed by a building company. The parking lots will be asphalt. I'm not aware of any
indirect indirect impacts associated with this project. The crossing will be installed by track hoe, the wetlands will be marked on the plans and in the field by silt fence.
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:
SAW-2023-00680
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Wyatt Brown
Agency/Consultant Company: Brown's Environmental Group, Inc
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
11/9/2023, Corp Matt Martin
1/6/2023 Charles Pender,
Neuse Buffer, Johnston County Storm Water
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
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W. *
2d. W. name
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
?)
�2g. Impact
area *
E
culvert
P
Small -Basin Wetland
Wetland B
t
Both
0.010
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000 0.010
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.010
2i. Comments:
This impact includes the small riprap apron. The engineer decided not to place the stone flush with the channel bottom since the total impact is so small
and the riprap apron is very small (84 sgft, 0.002 acres).
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation 6

1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Care was taken in design to avoid impacts to jurisdictional waters. The only impact is a required crossing by the Fire Marshall for an emergency access.
The required crossing impact was minimized by narrowing the top width of the gravel drive to 20 ft wide. All jurisdictional wetlands will be shown on the
construction plans with notes to avoid contact with them and protected with silt fence. Also the culvert will replace an existing culvert already there.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
The wetlands will be protected with silt fencing in the field. The construction entrance will be installed in one day and the work will not be allowed in wet
weather. the crossing will be stabilized with a temporary ground cover at the end of the work day. An approved Sediment and Erosion Control Plan will
be implemented in the field and inspected by the construction [personnel and by the government inspectors.
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:
Impact less than 0.10 acres
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
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
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater program?
Yes No
N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
Local Government State
Local Government Stormwater Programs
Phase II NSW USMP Water Supply
Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using.
Town of Wilson Mills
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
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.
To the best of my knowledge this is the only project planned for this property.
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.
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?
Yes No
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
Unknown
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?
NC Natural Heritage -Letter attached
IPac- 1)Tricolored Bat -Proposed Endangered, very few to no trees to be removed, No affect. 2) Red -cockaded Woodpecker- no old growth pines, little to
no tree removal, No affect. 3)Neuse River Waterdog-Threatened, No stream impact, No affect 4) Carolina Madtom-"prefer clean water with permanent
flow and are not tolerant of siltation and turbidity" No work in stream, No affect. This site has been agricultural for years, chemical, fertilizer and turbid
waters have damaged any streams on the property. No affect. 5) Atlantic Pigtoe-Threatened, No work in stream, Streams on project not proper
habitat. No Affect. 6) Dwarf Wedgemussel-"To survive, they need a silt -free, stable streambed and welloxygenated water free of pollutants, no work in
stream, no stream habitat, No affect. 7) Green Floater -Proposed Threatened. 7) Monarch Butterfly -Candidate, No Milkweed observed , No habitat
observed. No affect.
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?
NOAA
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?
Website above, map attached
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
Yes No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?"
Website above
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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 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:
Wyatt Brown
Signature
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Date
4/24/2024
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