20240723 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240524

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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# *
20240723 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Mary Plummer:mary.plummer
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
B-6051 & U-6143
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Bill Barrett
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/24/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
WS-IV B; CA
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.245838
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Gaston
Mecklenburg
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-81.009334
Reviewing Office*
Mooresville 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:
B-6051 & U-6143
W BS # (?)
48708.1.1 & 48326.1.1
la. 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
Regional General Permit (RGP) Number:
RGP Numbers (for multiple RGPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
201902350 - Work associated with bridge construction, widening, replacement, and
interchanges
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 AgentlConsultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
NCDOT
2b. Deed book and page no.:
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
Yes No
Yes No
2c. Contact Person:

2d. Address
Street Address
1598 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27699-1598
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Bill Barrett
3b. Business Name:
3c. Address
Street Address
1598 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27699-1598
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. 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:
Belmont
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
city
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-IV B; CA
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?
Catawba
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
State / Province / Region
Country
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501011405

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:*
Existing condition: 4-lane suburban transportation facility crossing the Catawba River/ Lake Wylie. General land use around the project site is residential with wooded undeveloped areas.
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:
1.35
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1,717
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
B-6051/U-6143 — The purpose of this project is to address geometric deficiencies of the bridge and its approaches on US 29/US 74, the emergency detour needs of 185, the navigational
clearance requirements over Catawba River/ Lake Wylie and to improve the intersection of US 29/US 74 and NC 7 to address deficient turning movements.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
Two temporary work bridges will be constructed on the North and South side of B-6051 (US 29/US 74 Bridge). The existing bridge will be demolished using long arm excavators with
materials staged on the work bridges. The new bridge will then be constructed using pre -fabricated concrete, fabricated at an offsite upland location. The existing 17 span, 1,174 foot
bridge will be replaced with a new 11 span, 1,145 foot bridge. The proposed bridge typical section will include six 12 foot lanes, a 4 foot concrete median in the center, 5 foot offsets
between the outside travel lanes and concrete barriers separating the travel lanes from 10 foot wide multi use paths on either side of the bridge. The new bridge will be constructed through
the use of a temporary work trestle and temporary workpads. An existing double barrel-8'X 11' RCBC will be extended.
Standard road and bridge building equipment such as trucks, bulldozers, and cranes will be used.
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-2019-00027
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Hal Bain, Matt Martin, Pete Stafford
Agency/Consultant Company: RK&K
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
The USACE issued a PJD on 03/25/2019 for the initial study area. Included with this application is a request for a revised PJD for the additional study areas.
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
Q
2a1 Reason (?)
Roadway Fill
2b. Impact type* (?)
P �Ftt-mland(.016
2c. Type of W.
Hardwood Forest
2d. W. name
WA
2e. Forested* ��,2f.
Yes
Type of Jurisdicition*
(?)
Both
2g. Impact
area
0
acm
(acres)
Mechanized Clearing
P
Fttomland Hardwood Forest
WA
Yes
Both
0.007
(acres)

Roadway Fill
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WD
Yes
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Both
0.098
(acres)
Mechanized Clearing
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WD
Yes
Both
0. 331
(acres)
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Roadway Fill
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WC
Yes
Both
0.010
(acres)
Mechanized Clearing
P
Fttomland Hardwood Forest
WC
Yes
Both
0.018
acres)
Roadway Fill
P
Fttomiand Hardwood Forest
WB
Yes
Both
0.071
(acres)
Mechanized Clearing 1P
fft-mland Hardwood Forest
WB
Yes
Both
0.029
(acres)
Temp. Trestle
T
fft-mland Hardwood Forest
WB
Yes
Both
0.069
(acres)
Temp. Workpad
T
ff-miand Hardwood Forest
WB
Yes
Both
0.015
(acres)
Roadway Fill
P
Ftt-mland Hardwood Forest
WE
Yes
Both
0.003
(acres)
Mechanized Clearing
P
Fttomiand Hardwood Forest
WE
Yes
Both
0.006
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.084
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.373
2i. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.289
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
F
?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
Permit Site 1
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
SB
Perennial
Both
42
Average(teeq
(iinearfeet)
S2
Permit Site 1
Tem ora
P rY
Fill
SB
Perennial
Both
2
30
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S3
Permit Site 2
Permanent
Fill
SC
Perennial
Both
20
70
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S4
Permit Site 2
Permanent
Bank Stabilization J
SC
Perennial
Both
20
101
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S5
Permit Site 2
Tem ora
P rY
Fill
SC
Perennial
Both
20
18
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S6
Permit Site 3
Permanent
Fill
SD
Perennial
Both
10
109
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S7
Permit Site 3
Tem ora
P rY
Fill
SD
Perennial
Both
10
7
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S8
Permit Site 7
Permanent
Fill
SA
Intermittent
Both
4
261
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
EP=
Temporary
Fill
SA
Intermittent
Both
�
17
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
583
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
655
3j. Comments:
See cover letter for detail on avoidance and minimization.
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
72
4. Open Water Impacts

4a. Site #
4a1. Impact Reason
4b. Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type :114e.
Waterbody type
4f. Impact area
Temp. Workpad
T
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Causeway
Lake
0.02
Bridge
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Bridge :111-ake
0.08
Bridge
T
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Bridge
Lake
0.06
Temp. Trestle
T
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Bridge
Lake
5.29
42" RCP
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Culverts
Lake
0.01
42" RCP
T
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Culverts :111-ake
0.01
Roadway Fill
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Fill
Lake
0.43
Temp. Workpad
T
Catawba River/ Lake WYlie
Causeway
Lake
0.31
Bank Stabilization
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Stabilization
Lake
0.01
Temp Fill
T
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Fill
Lake
0.01
Roadway Fill
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Fill :111-ake
0.01
Roadway Fill
T
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Fill
Lake
0.01
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts: 4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
5.71 0.54
4g. Total open water impacts:
6.25
4h. Comments:
Rounded totals are sums of actual impacts. Temporary dual trestle bridges for constructability and removal of existing bridge. Impacts are driven solely
by temporary bridge piers; they cover the entire work area to provide flexibility to the contractor for the location and adjustment of work bridges.
as needed.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse Tar -Pamlico
Q1 Catawba f Randleman
O Goose Creek U Jordan Lake
O Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Permit Site 5- MUP
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
No
1,735
1,963
Permit Site 5- Roadway Fill
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Yes
13,773
4,304
Permit Site 5- Bridge
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
No
3,826
0
Permit Site 6- Roadway Fill
P
Catawba River/ Lake Wylie
Yes
5,962
398
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 0.00 0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 25,296.00 6,665.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 25,296.00 6,665.00
6i. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
n
l0
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
See Cover Letter

1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
See Cover Letter
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
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)
880
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
46,375
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
cool
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.578
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: (acres)
(acres) 0
4h. Comments
Buffer Permit Site 6 required buffer mitigation was reduced by 74sgft due to wetlands in buffer. See Buffer Drawings Impact Summary (Sheet 6 of 6).
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
Roadway Fill
19,661
2
39,322
Zone 2 Roadway fill
4,702 1.5 7,053
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
46375
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
Yes No
6j. Comments:
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
Q
V

2a. Is this a NC DOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250? *
Yes No
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
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.
Due to the minimal transportation impact resulting from this bridge replacement, this project will not stimulate growth but may influence nearby land use.
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.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No
What Federal Agency is involved?
FHWA
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
5g(1). If yes, have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as staining, guano, bats, etc.?
Yes No
If you answered "Yes" to 5g(1), did you discover any signs of bat use?
Yes No Unknown
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?
USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) was used for species lists. Field surveys were completed when appropriate as further detailed
in the cover letter. Informal Concurrence/Conference request was sent to USFWS on 2/29/24.
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?
Review of online mapping sources.
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?
Included Archaeology Form/Letter, Historic Properties and Landscapes Form/Letter, and Tribal Coordination letters
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:
This project meets the FEMA requirements by obtaining State Floodplain Compliance (SFC) approval
through the Hydraulics Unit's Highway Floodplain Program.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA Floodmaps
Miscellaneous
1.)
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 dreg and drop files here to attach document
B-6051 U-6143 Gaston Mecklenburg County May 24 2024.pdf 34.27MB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Details for question 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 the project does anticipate using blasting if rock is encountered during the construction process, the project will also use jackhammers and other mechanized equipment to
remove the existing bridge.
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:
Erin K. Cheely
Signature
Erti k Chee�
Date
5/24/2024
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