20210695 Ver 3_ePCN Application_20240523

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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# *
20240254 2
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Garcy Ward:garcy.ward
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
CSX Transportation (CSXT) Wilmington Bridge Renewal Project
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
NCDOT (Anamika Laad)
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/23/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Cape Fear River
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
SC
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
34.259874'
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Brunswick
New Hanover
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-77.987978'
Reviewing Office*
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
Yes No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
P-5740
WBS # (1)
48156.1.1
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.
11 /2/2023
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:
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)
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:
N.C. Department of Transportation/CSX
2b. Deed book and page no.:
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
Yes No
Yes No

2c. Contact Person:
Anamika Laad
2d.Address
Street Address
1 South Wilmington Street
Address Line 2
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Doug Huggett
4b. Business Name:
Moffatt and Nichol
4c.Address
Street Address
305 Commerce Avenue, Suite 201
Address Line 2
city
Morehead City
Postal / Zip Code
28557
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(If appropriate)
N/A
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Navassa
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Quality Drive @ Cape Fear River
Address Line 2
city
Navassa
Postal / Zip Code
28451
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Cape Fear River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
SC
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
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3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300050501
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 CSX Transportation (CSXT) Wilmington Bridge Renewal Project, at MP BE 361.10, is part of the Wilmington
Curve Realignment Project. This project will upgrade various components of the existing railroad draw bridge located
off Quality Drive at the Cape Fear River within Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. Site conditions on the
western side of the Cape Fear River include an industrial facility, access road, existing railway, and forested area.
Site conditions on the eastern side of the Cape Fear River include the existing railway, with the remainder of the land
vegetated with coastal wetland species. The railroad crossing of the Cape Fear River includes a railroad drawbridge
with associated control house, equipment, and a fender system.
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:
>1 acre
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
0
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the proposed project is to provide upgraded electric and fiber optic services from the west side of the
Cape Fear River to the draw bridge equipment located to the east of the draw bridge portion of the structure.
Electrical and fiber optic services cannot be run suspended from the bridge to the control house and equipment due
to the presence of the draw bridge portion of the bridge.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
Four (4) new high -density polyethylene (HDPE) conduits will be installed by the horizontal directional drill (HDD) method to
carry new power feeder conductors and a new fiber optic link across the Cape Fear River channel. Electrical HDPE
conduits shall terminate to ground boxes on each side of the river. No section of HDPE conduit shall be exposed.
All work shall be performed within existing right of way.
The proposed conduit will be located a minimum of 20 feet below the river bottom (See Sheet EC-1 4). The contractor will verify the location of fender piles to avoid potential conflicts with
existing structures and their foundations. No new piles are to be driven. The contractor shall also verify if any underground utilities exist in the proposed HDD route to avoid conflicts.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No O Unknown
Comments:
Axiom Environmental
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-2020-002390
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Scott Davis
Agency/Consultant Company: Axiom Environmental
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
Unknown
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?
N/A
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary

1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries
Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
Buffers
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)]2c.
Type of W.
2d. W. name
2e. Forested* ��2f.
Type of Jurisdicition'�
(?)
2g. Impact
area
temp. matting
T
F."Brackish Marsh 7Bo7-P
Access
No
Both
0.062
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.062
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.062
2i. Comments:
Temporary matting will be removed in its entirety immediately following project completion.
4. Open Water Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000
4a. Site #
4a1. Impact Reason 714b.
Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type 714e.
Waterbody type
4f. Impact area
New
Construction
New Control House
t
Cape Fear River
Bridge
Estuary
0.01
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts: 4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.00 0.01
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.01
4h. Comments:
Shading impacts only (0.002 AC). All impacts will take place within footprint of existing control
house that is to be removed and replaced with a new 96sf control house.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation O
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project
Impacts to wetlands, including coastal wetlands, have been minimized through a project
design that eliminates all permanent impacts to wetlands and waters, and will only have a
temporary impact to wetlands of 0.062 acres.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Navigational impacts on vessels navigating the Cape Fear River have been avoided by
requiring that any barges used during the construction process be moored outside of the
Federal Channel.
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:
There will be no permanent impacts to wetlands. Impacts to wetlands only involve 0.062 acres of temporary wetland
impact due to the placement of timber matting surrounding one bore pit. The temporary matting will be removed in
its entirety immediately following project completion.
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
If no, explain why:
This section of the Cape Fear River is not within a riparian buffer identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer
Projection Rules.
2. Stormwater Management Plan

2a. Is this a NC DOT 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
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
Comments: *
Project P-5740 was processed as an FRA Categorical Exclusion (CE).
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.
Project is maintenance of an existing railroad and associated bridge. The proposed
maintenance activities will not result in any increased rail capacity or other activities that would
lead to increased development that could impact 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
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
Unknown
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
The USFWS Interactive Planning and Consultation (IPaC) tool and NOAA Fisheries website
were consulted to identified potential species and habitats. Areas of suitable habitat were
surveyed for protected species in 2001. Additional surveys took place in late 2023.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Yes No
Are there submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) around the project vicinity?*
Yes No Unknown

6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat? *
Per NMFS EFH Mapper, project located adjacent to & over EFH habitat for Coastal Migratory Pelagics and Snapper/Grouper. Given the minimal nature
of the proposed work over the waters of the Cape Fear River (no work will take place within the waters of the Cape Fear River.
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? *
Letter from Katherine Zeringue, Federal Preservation Officer, to Dr. Kevin Cherry, State Historic Preservation Officer (Attn: Renee Gledhill -Earley,
Environmental Review Coordinator) noting that No Archaeological Survey was required.
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:
Cape Fear River in this area has Zone AE floodplain with elevation of 9'.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
National Flood Hazard mapping site.
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
NCDOT-CSX Directional Bore -USACE Permit Narrative - May 21 2024.pdf
330.41 KB
Appendix A - HDD at CSXT Navassa Bridge & Under the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC.pdf
364.82KB
Appendix B - SHPO Response.pdf
171.02KB
Appendix C - Frac-out Contingency Plan.pdf
644.98KB
Appendix D - Bentonite Remediation Plan.pdf
135.83KB
Appendix E - NCDOT-CSX Pre -Filing Confirmation. pdf
701.53KB
NCDOT-CSX Directional Bore - Permit Drawing - May 2024.pdf
388.65KB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
- CAMA Major Permit also has been applied for.
Please see attached Project Narrative and Project Drawings for additional details on the proposed project.
- Please see attached the following appendices
Appendix A HDD at CSXT Navassa Bridge & Under the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC
Appendix B Letter that No Archaeological Survey is Required
Appendix C Contractor Frac-Out Contingency Plan for Directional Drilling
Appendix D Bentonite Mitigation Plan
Appendix E NCDWR Pre -Filing Notification Confirmation
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:
Anamika Laad
Signature
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Date
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