20170838 Ver 1_401 Application_20170706

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER
GOVERNOR
July 6, 2017
Mr. Thomas Steffens
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
2407 W Sth St.
Washington, NC 27889
Mr. Robert Ridings
DWQ-Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27609
JAMES H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Nationwide Permit 18 Application and Water Quality Certification
Request for Flood Counter Measures in Princeville, NC Edgecombe
County. WBS #4.103311
Dear Sirs:
NCDOT is proposing the use of one duckbill check valve (DCV) on the 36 inch diameter
RCP cross pipe under US 64 just east of the NC 33 and US 64 interchange. Installing a
DCV on the 36 inch diameter pipe will potentially reduce the amount of flooding for
more frequent events and provide more storage for flow coming from the RCBC during
less frequent events. The purpose of this project is to provide a feasible flood
countermeasure to reduce the amount of flooding in Princeville during heavy rain events.
This project involves removing one section of 36" RCP and adding a standard junction
box and an 18' steel pipe and installing the DCV on the end of this pipe. This 18' pipe
will be placed on a bed of class 1 riprap to provide a stable and non-erosive foundation.
The expected impacts are 0.01 acres of wetland fill and OA1 acres of wetland mechanized
clearing.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Chad
Coggins, Division Environmental Officer at [phone]. Your time and effort are
appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF 'I'RANSPORTATION
DIVISION FOUR
POST OFFICE BOX 3165
WILSON, NC 27895
Telephone: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website.• www.ncdot.gov
Locatian:
509 WARD BLVD
WILSON, NC 27895

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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: � Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 18 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
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? Certification:
❑ Yes � No ❑ Yes � No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Princeville Flood Countermeasures
2b. County: Edgecombe
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Princeville
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NCDOT
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: � Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name: Chad Coggins
4c. Business name NCDOT Div. of Highways
(if applicable):
4d. Street address: PO Box 3165
4e. City, state, zip: Wilson, NC 27895-3165
4f. Telephone no.: 252-640-6427
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address: tccoactins(a�ncdot.pov
5. AgenUConsultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax na.:
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):
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.86795 Longitude: - 77.52005
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: 1 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Tar River
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
2c. River basin: Tar
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:
Forestry and Agriculture are the predominant land uses in the vicinity of this project.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
.10
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
0 LF.
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of this project is to provide a feasible flood countermeasure to reduce the amount of flooding
in Princeville during heavy rain events.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
NCDOT is proposing the use of one duckbill check valve (DCV) on the 36 inch diameter RCP cross pipe
under US 64 just east of the NC 33 and US 64 interchange. Installing a DCV on the 36 inch diameter
pipe will potentially reduce the amount of flooding for more frequent events and provide more storage
for flow comin from the RCBC durin less fre uent events.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes � No ❑ Unknown
Comments: wetlands delineated by DEO and USACE rep
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
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 � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � Na
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 ❑ 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. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem ora T
W1 � P❑ T fill Open water fringe � Yes � Corps .01
� No ❑ DWQ
W1 � P❑ T MC Open water fringe � Yes � Corps .01
� No ❑ DWQ
W 1 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W 1 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W1 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
� � P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts .02
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. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 ❑P❑T ❑PER ❑Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S1 ❑P❑T ❑PER ❑Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i.
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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 individuall list all o en water im acts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora T
01 ❑P❑T
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P❑T
04 ❑P❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If ond or lake construction ro osed, then com lete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
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:
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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 an im acts re uire miti ation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
� Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for impact Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem ora T re uired?
B1 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
64❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
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.
Several of these DCV were proposed all but this one was eliminated for less invasive alternatives
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. All
construction equipment will be staged and operated from upland areas. DOT will also install silt fencing to protect the
streams and wetlands adjacent to this project, and safety fencing will be used to delineate those environmentally sensitive
areas.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes � No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ❑ 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 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: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
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 ❑ No
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 � 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.
❑ Yes � No
Comments: only extended a pipe and installing DVC
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: only extended a pipe and installing DVC
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local governmenYs jurisdiction is this project? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram 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
attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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?
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)?
1c. 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 � No, MCDC is
letter.) on file
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.
Only extended a pipe and installing a DVC
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?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
GIS search and habitat assessment made onsite
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?
GIS search
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?
On existing R/W
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? FRIS
DocuSigned by:
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Applicant/Agent's Signature
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name (AgenYs signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the Date
applicant is provided.)
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