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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION
POSTAL SERVICE CENTER BOX 8003
CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA 28533-0003
CERTIFIED MAIL:
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED: 70153010000071492291
IN REPLY REFER TO:
5090/18540
LN
July 28, 2016
North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality
ATTN: Mrs. Jennifer Burdette
Division of Water Resources AUG 0 8 2016
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 D
Dear Mrs. Burdette:
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point is preparing two former
U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats, the 110' CGC KNIGHT ISLAND and the 110'
CGC KODIAK ISLAND as replacement targets at the Bombing Target 9 (BT -9)
(Brandt Island Shoal) target area in the Pamlico Sound. We intend to
deploy the vessels within the 642' by 262' target/maintenance area
described in the 25 July 1967 Special Use Agreement for the BT -9 Target
Area.
As described in a letter dated 16 July 2015, a Hazardous Materials
Survey was conducted on each vessel. No PCBs, Lead Based Paint,
Asbestos, or Radioactive materials were found on either vessel.
Additionally, both vessels have been cleaned to the extent described
below:
1.All petroleum products and oils were removed. All oil containing
equipment were removed or oil reservoirs drained and triple -
rinsed.
2.All refrigerants were removed.
3.All wood, fiberglass, rubber, cork, and other materials which
could reasonably be expected to become floating debris were
removed.
4.Removed all light bulbs, lamps, and ballasts.
5.All items containing mercury were removed.
Please find enclosed, one copy of the Pre -Construction Notification
(PCN) form and associated figures for notification purposes. Copies of
the PCN have been sent to the USACE for their approval of the Section 10
permit.

If you should require any additional information on this package or
wish to discuss the project, please do not hesitate to contact Jessica
Guilianelli of the Environmental Affairs Department at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. WRAD
Env i�ecteUioAffthe nmf'By
Commanding Officer
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Enclosure: Pre -Construction Notification Form and corresponding figure
(1 Copy)

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Form Version 1.4 January 2009
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit ection 10 Perm
T
1b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
1 d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
401 Water Quality Certification — Regular Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
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 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 No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
es No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
BT -9 Target Replacement and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Upgrades
2b.
County:
Pamlico
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Hobucken
2d.
Subdivision name:
N/A
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
N/A
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
George Radford
3d.
Street address:
PSC 8006 Bldg 4223 Access Road
3e.
City, state, zip:
Cherry Point, NC 28533
3f.
Telephone no.:
252-466-4599
3g.
Fax no.:
252-466-2000
3h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
Agent Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. AgenVConsultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a.
Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1b.
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude:35.208333 Longitude: -76.444444
1c.
Property size:
18,000 acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a.
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Pamlico Sound
2b.
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
SA;HQW,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: Bombing Target 9 (BT -9), also known as Brant Island Shoal encompasses approximately 18,000
acres, located within the Pamlico Sound. A 3.0 mile radius around the center of the target area denotes the
danger zone for this target, and is closed to navigation and personnel at all times, as established by 33 CFR
334.420 and a Special Use Agreement signed 25 July 1967.
Additionally, 2 pilings will be installed within the 3 -mi danger zone to accommodate hydrophones for a marine
mammal detection (passive acoustic monitoring) unit. These pilings will be marked as per Coast Guard guidance.
3b.
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A - Open Water
3c.
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: N/A
3d.
Explain the purpose of the proposed project: BT -9 is an integral bombing target that supports the military mission of MCAS
Cherry Point. The proposed project will install 2 replacement target vessels within the target/maintenance area in order to
continue training operations at BT -9. Currently, the state of the targets is such that they are not as easily detected from aircraft
therefore impeding training activities. Additional detection of marine mammals, provided by the passive acoustic monitoring
system
will allow the USMC additional coverage to comply with the Letter of Authorization issued by the National Marine
Fisheries Service for range operations.
3e.
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Two shallow -draft tugboats provided by
the
Army will be utilized to transport the 110' Coast Guard Patrol Boats from MCAS Cherry Point to BT -9. The vessels will be
located within the existing target area as close as possible to the existing target remnants. The two pilings will be jetted in
place.
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a.
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Yes No Unknown
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project(including all priorphases) in thepast?
Comments:
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
Preliminary Final
of determination was made?
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known):
Other:
4d.
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5.
Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
es No Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b.
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. The target ships at BT -9 have been replaced on a periodic
basis,
the most recent iterations in 2008 (2008-00915), 2002 (2002-10169), and 1997 (1997-03899).
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
Yes No
6b.
If yes, explain.
PCN Form - Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams — tributaries 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
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
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
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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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 P
Pamlico Sound
(within CFR Restricted Area)
Piling (2) installation
Sound
0.00002
02
03
04
4f. Total open water impacts
0.00002
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
P2
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 you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
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
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Targets will be replaced within the existing target area. Target vessels have been mitigated of all POLs and potential pollution
sources and cleaned to the maximum extent practicable. The minimum number of pilings required (2) will be installed.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Vessels will be towed to BT -9 by shallow -draft vessels and will be located as closely as possible to existing target remnants.
Pilings will be jetted in place to reduce potential impacts.
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 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
ro Payment to in -lieu fee ram
y program
Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type:
Type:
Type:
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:
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
Yes
buffer mitigation?
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.
6c.
6d.
6e.
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(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
Yes
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Yes No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
Yes No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Project is located within Pamlico Sound.
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 local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Phase II
3b.
Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
NSW
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
Coastal 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
No
use of public (federal/state) land?
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
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
letter.)
Yes
No
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,
Yes
No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
Yes
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
Yes
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.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
Yes No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
Yes 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? The "Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point" Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan" was utilized to
determine whether any protected species might be present. While it is possible that marine mammals and/or sea turtles
may be present in the area, observers will be present to cease work if one is located within the area of work.
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? A 2007 report titled
"Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and Study of the MCAS Cherry Point's Areas of Responsibility." Due to the location and
minimal open water impacts, it is unexpected that the project will have an effect on EFH.
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
Yes 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?
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:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
G. W. RADFORD
/
Environmental Affairs Officer
By direction of the Commanding Officer
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
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only ifauthorization letter
from the pplic provided.)
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