20081768 Ver 1_More Info Received_20081208

Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. o B - 11 (p g
(It any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
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II.
Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
? 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 12
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ?
1. Owner/Applicant Information
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?w
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Applicant Information u
DEC 8 2008
Name: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority DEW - WATER QUAUTY
Mailing Address: 235 Government Center Drive ct+
Wilmington North Carolina 28403
c/o Mr. Frank Styers
Telephone Number: 910-332-6560 Fax Number: 910-799-6066
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Paul Masten
Company Affiliation: S&ME, Inc.
Mailing Address: 6409 Amsterdam Way, Building B-3
Wilmington NC 28405
Telephone Number: 910-799-9945 Fax Number: 910-799-9958
E-mail Address: pmastengsmeinc.com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project:_ Raw Water Transmission Main Cape Fear River Crossing
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Brunswick County: 02400003, 03000006• New
Hanover County: R04000-001-005-000
4. Location
County: Brunswick and New Hanover Nearest Town: Navassa
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Project area begins on
west bank of the Cape Fear River. South Navassa Road north to Davis Creek Boat Landing
entrance, follow railroad tracks south turn left at first dirt road follow to end Project area
ends in marsh of Eagle Island east of the Cape Fear River.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): attached °N attached °W
6. Property size (acres):_ Approximately 2.8 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Cape Fear River
8. River Basin:_ Cape Fear River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: An existing 30-inch concrete pipeline is present within the
project corridor. Upland area on the west side of the project corridor is undeveloped with
exception to the structures associated with the existing water line. An existing railroad line is
present in the project corridor on the east side of the Cape Fear River. The remainder of the
project corridor is comprised of wetlands and surface waters.
The surrounding area is comprised mainly of undeveloped woodland wetland and surface
waters. A public boat ramp facility is located on the west bank of the river to the north of the
project. A former boat building facility is located on the west bank of the river south of the
project. Other industrial facilities are present to the north and south along the west bank of
the Cape Fear River.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Approximately 2,400 linear feet (If)of raw water line will be installed using directional bore
technology utilizing a cofferdam, marsh mats, a barge drill rigs monitoring offices and
equipment and a batch/separator plant.
WEST SIDE OF PROJECT - The drill rig construction offices monitoring center, and
drilling spoil pile will be located in uplands on the western bank of the Cape Fear River. The
sections of new water line will be fused together and tested on the west side of the project in
uplands. The drill rig will begin bore operations on this side of the project in uplands
Approximately 1,000 cubic yards of earthen spoil will be generated from the operation This
material will be stockpiled and distributed in the project corridor in uplands once drilling
operations are complete.
EAST SIDE OF THE PROJECT - A barge will be used to deliver marsh mats and
cofferdam materials from the Cape Fear River to the eastern end of the project The mats
will be placed in the marsh extending east from the east side of the Cape Fear River to the
proposed HDD cofferdam area. The access mat path will measure approximately 400 feet
long by 20 feet wide. The cofferdam will be a maximum of 1,000 square feet (0.02 acrehin
area and will be bound by the existing pipeline to the north and marsh mats around the other
sides. There will be a total of approximately 9,800 feet (0.22 acre) of temporary marsh mats
A total of approximately 10,800 square feet (0.24 acre) of temporary impact is proposed for
both the marsh mats and cofferdam. A small drill rig will be lifted into the cofferdam by
crane or helicopter. This rig will fit entirely into the cofferdam and will only be used to pull
the drilling head and water line through the bore hole No drilling mud or spoils will be
processed from this cofferdam. A restraining collar will be placed around the new line to
secure it for when the line is reactivated. The new line will be connected to the existing
aboveground water line as supported from wooden piers similar to the supports of the
existing pipeline.
Mobilization is scheduled for early January 2008 with drilling to last for four weeks
beginning in mid-February and finishing by mid-March Demobilization will end in early
May.
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Black & Veatch will schedule a pre-construction meeting with regulatory personnel and they
will have an engineer onsite to monitor drilling activities.
A project narrative prepared by Black & Veatch has been included.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to replace the
portion of the existing raw water line that crosses under the Cape Fear River. That section of
line is currently exposed on the bottom of the Cape Fear River, damaged and vulnerable to
further damage. This replacement will allow the Authority to provide drinking water to
residents of New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington safely and reliably during
summer peak flow periods.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. The original pipeline was constructed in the 1940s thus previous permits
and/or determinations are not available.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permits are anticipated for this project.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: This project will include the
temporary impact of approximately 1,000 square feet (0.02 acre) of coastal marsh to
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construct the cofferdam, and a temporary impact of approximately 9,800 square feet (0.22
acre) of coastal marsh for the placement of temporary marsh mats to provide access to the
cofferdam.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.

Wetland Impact

Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,

herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain

(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream

(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
Impact Area 1 Temporary cofferdam Coastal marsh Yes 400 If 0.02 ac
Impact Area 2 Temporary marsh mats Coastal marsh Yes 0 if 0.22 ac

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.24 ac
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 2 acres
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on ma)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 0 if
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Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0 ac
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): N/A
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.24 ac
Open Water Impact (acres): N/A
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.24 ac
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 0 if
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
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techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Directional bore technology is
being utilized to avoid impacts to the Cape Fear River and a majority of the freshwater and
coastal wetlands within the project corridor. This project originally began as an approximately
4,000 linear foot boring operation with drilling operations to occur within an approximately
8,000 square foot cofferdam on the east end of the project in coastal wetlands near Toomer's
Creek The drilling operation was switched to the west end of the project reducing the cofferdam
size to 1,000 square feet, allowing drilling mud accumulation to occur in uplands instead of over
coastal wetlands and eliminating potential impacts to Toomer's Creek.
A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled by Black & Veatch. Black & Veatch will also
have an engineer on-site during construction to monitor drilling activities.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
The 1,000 square foot area temporary impacted by the cofferdam construction will be
returned to pre-existing grade and stabilized using native wetland vegetation. The area
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beneath the marsh mats will be inspected once they are removed following demobilization.
Disturbed areas will be returned to pre-existing grade and stabilized using native wetland
vegetation.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/=/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
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2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ? No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 213.0242 or.0244, or.0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. No impervious surfaces are proposed.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
No wastewater will be generated from the project activities.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No
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If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV.
Uther Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Installation of the line is expected to take approximately four (4) months Peak water flows
begin in June. In order to have this line in service in time mobilization will need to begin in
early January with drilling from mid-February to mid-March This also takes into consideration
the primary nursery area moratorium for filling and excavating beginning April 1 Construction
of final ties to the existing water line will extend into April with completion by May 1
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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