20160028 Ver 1_401 Application_20160116

DUKE
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December 29, 2015
001-91133
40I/Buffer Permitting Unit
Attn: Karen Higgins
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
JAN 0 5 2016
H.F. Lee Energy Complex
Duke Energy Progress
1199 Black Jack Church Road
Goldsboro, N.C. 27530
Subject: Duke Energy Progress H. F. Lee Energy Complex Bank Stabilization PCN
Dear Ms. Higgins:
Enclosed please find a preconstruction notification, (original and three copies) and cover letter seeking
authorization from the Corps and NCDWR for proposed work to stabilize an area of erosion on our site.
The payment for the application fee was made by our accounts payable to the NC Division of Water
Resources Washington Regional office. Our payment no. 1000022793 in the amount of $240. made on
December 22, 2015. I apologize for the check not being included with the application.
Please let me know if there's anything further I need to provide, or if there are any questions. I can be
contacted at (919)-722-6551 or at [e-mail].
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Graham
Station Environmental Field Support
Cc: Mr. Jeff Harbour
Environmental Services, Inc.
4901 Trademark Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
Plant Environmental Files
Ricky Miller
Steve Cahoon

. , H.F. Lee Energy Complex
Duke Energy Progress
`� ENERGY Goldsboro, N.C. 27530
1199 Black Jack Church Road
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Mr. Gary Beecher
Washington Regional Office
Corps of Engineers
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, NC 27889
Mr. Anthony Scarbraugh
Division of Water Resources
NC Department of Environmental Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC27889
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Subject: Duke Energy Progress Lee Energy Complex Bank Stabilization Projects
Dear Messrs. Beecher and Scarbraugh:
JAN 051016
Duke Energy Progress (DEP) has identified the need to address ongoing erosion at two locations within
the Lee Energy Complex near Goldsboro, NC (Figure 1). DEP retained Environmental Services Inc.
(ESI) and Stocks Engineering (Stocks) to evaluate these areas, propose stabilization solutions, and to
determine environmental permitting requirements.
Because of permitting and scheduling considerations, DEP is planning to begin repair on one site (Site 2)
as soon as possible after permit issuance, and initiate work on Site 1 after the first of the year and upon
permit issuance. Mr. Beecher of the Army Corps has previously reviewed both sites with Mr. Bryson of
ESI and Mike Graham of DEP.
The first site (S1) is an unnamed stormwater channel that drains surface runoff from adjacent mainly
vegetated areas and also a stormwater ditch adjacent to a paved plant road. ESI has submitted a strpam
call request for this channel to NCDWR (on Nov. 30, 2015, via email) and proposes to defer scheduling
this project until the stream call and necessary permitting are completed. We anticipate that this will be in
early 2016.
The second site (S2) is smaller, and involves stabilizing a channel below a culvert passing under an
unpaved plant road. Additionally, the side slope of the road bed has been impacted by flow from the road
bed and is compromising the integrity of the road and the culvert under the road. Stabilization here was
determined to be straightforward. The existing side slope of the road is too steep to be stabilized well
with vegetation, so lining it with rip rap is being suggested. Similarly, a rip rap splash/diffusion area
below the culvert was determined to be appropriate. Both were sized to be as small as possible, while
ensuring effectiveness.

The stabilization proposed at S2, and being requested with this PCN submittal, is believed to be
consistent with the conditions of Nationwide Permit No. 13, and the corresponding DWR GC No. 3885.
It also appears to be "Allowable" under the Neuse buffer rules. DEP has enclosed a preconstruction
notification, seeking authorization from the Corps and DWR for this proposed work and an application
fee of $240 made payable to NCDEQ-Division of Water Resources.
If there are any questions, please contact either Buzz Bryson (919-815-8243 or [e-mail])
or Jeff Harbour (919-212-1760 or 919-805-4208 or [e-mail]).
Very truly yours,
Rick Grant
Station Manager
Cc: Plant Environmental Files
Ricky Miller
Steve Cahoon

Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
A.
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 13 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑X No
1d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express © Riparian Buffer Authorization
le.
Is this notification solely for the recordFor
because written approval is not required?
the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes © No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes © No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 In
below.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Lee Energy Complex Erosion Stabilization Project
2b.
County:
Wayne
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Goldsboro
2d.
Subdivision name:
n/a
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
n/a
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
Book 1453, Page 229
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
n/a
3d.
Street address:
1199 Blackjack Church Road
3e.
City, state, zip:
Goldsboro, NC 27530
3f.
Telephone no.:
919-722-6450
3g.
Fax no.:
919-722-6425
3h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑X Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
Rick Grant
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
4d. Street address:
1199 Blackjack Church Road
4e. City, state, zip:
Goldsboro, NC 27530
4f. Telephone no.:
919-722-6450
4g. Fax no.:
919-722-6425
4h. Email address:
[e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
William T. (Buzz) Bryson
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
Environmental Services Inc
5c. Street address:
4901 Trademark Drive
5d. City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27610
5e. Telephone no.:
919-815-8243 (cell) or 919-212-1760 (Office)
5f. Fax no.:
919-212-1707
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
2579623548
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.3729 Longitude: -78.0881
1c. Property size:
2,119 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Neuse River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS -IV NSW
2c. River basin:
Neuse
3. Project Description
3a. 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 site contains electric generation units and associated facilities. Area surrounding the plant is predominantly agricultural and residential.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 100
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The proposed work is to stabilize the banks and bottom of channel at end of a large culvert under a plant access road.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Rip -rap stone will be used to stabilize the banks and the culvert in accordance with currently approved NCDOT-methods with typical equipment.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (includingall riot phases)in the past?
❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments: Determinations made in previous years
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
Preliminary ❑ Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company: ESI
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Gary Beecher of the Corps visited the site on August 25, 2015 and reviewed the area proposed for repair
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
Some prior permitting has occurred for the plant facility itself over the years. This proposal is to stabilize a washed out culvert on plant access road.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ❑X Streams — tributaries ❑X Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W2 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W3 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W4 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W5 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W6 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 P
Stabilization
Unnamed Trib
PER
Corps
20
30
S2 -
Choose one
-
-
S3 -
Choose one
-
-
S4 -
Choose,one
-
-
S5 -
Choose one
-
-
S6 -
Choose one
-
-
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
20
3i. Comments:
Work at stream channel labeled S2 on attachments consists of stabilization of channel and road crossing side slopes by placement of riprap.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then indivi ually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01
Choose one
Choose
02 -
Choose one
Choose
03 -
Choose one
Choose
04 -
Choose one
Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c. 5d.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then vou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑X Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
131 P
Bank stabilization
Unnamed Tributary
Yes/No
247
B2
Yes/No
B3
Yes/No
B4
Yes/No
B5 -
Yes/No
B6 _
Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
247
6i. Comments: Impact will result from shaping the area prior to placing fabric and rip -rap.
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Site S2 is shown on a soil survey map, but not shown on USGS topo maps. Proposed stabilization will be limited to the currently impacted area.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Existing slopes impacted by erosion will be graded, and covered in Class B riprap.
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 ❑X No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) —required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑X Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
There is no increase in impervious surface, nor change in flow patterns at the site.
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
oda
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
Stormwater
at this site is under the county's control. Wayne County has determined that no stormwater plan
is required.
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative
description of the plan:
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject?
Wayne County
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b.
Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
USMP❑
❑
apply (check all that apply):
Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
ElCoastal counties
❑HQW
4a.
Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply):
❑Session Law 2006-246
❑Other:
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b.
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes
❑X No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b.
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
❑ Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
Yes
E] No
letter.)
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
E] Yes
❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
El Yes
❑X No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
El Yes
❑X No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
NA
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S. 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?
Bald eagle and RCW are species listed for Wayne County. Neuse River may provide foraging and perching habitat for bald eagle; however no
evidence of this has been observed by ESI staff during other project work on this property. The project will also not affect any RCW habitat
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes © No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
http://oman.floddamarine.org/efh—coraVimstviemr.htm
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
E] 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?
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation office
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:
No change in contours, flow patterns or impervious surface (beyond de minimus amount) is proposed.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
NC Flood Maps
Rick Grant
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant isprovided.)
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