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Mr. Ian McMillan
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2
Submission of Revised PCN Form NWP #3
Dear Mr. McMillan:
Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas submits a revised
PCN form for a project that was submitted to DWQ on April 15, 2009. The Brunswick
Steam Electric Plant requests a permit in order to install approximately 51 linear feet of
sheet pilings and 350 yards of rip rap on the canal side of the Diversion Structure for re-
establishing newly eroded sections of the shoreline connected to the fish diversion
structure. The erosion inside the Diversion Structure was caused by a constant southwest
wind over the period of time in April 2009. A narrative summary of the project with
photographs, detailed drawings and a location map is provided for your review along
with a check for $240.00.
In order to support the start of the modification, Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. requests
the North Carolina Division of Water Quality to provide its approval as soon as possible.
If you have any question or need any further information please contact Mr. Steve
Cahoon of our Environmental Health and Safety Section at [phone] or Marty
McGowan at [phone].
Sincerely,
Stephen G. Cahoon
Sr. Environmental Specialist
Enclosure: Project narrative with photographs, detailed drawings, map and check
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
P.O. Box 1551
Raleigh, NC 27602
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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: T
O Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
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
1 e. 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
1 g. Is the project located in' any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ® Yes ? 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: Diversion Structure Maintenance
2b. County: Brunswick
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Southport
2d. Subdivision name: NA
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: NA
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Carolina Pwer and Light Company/d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
3b. Deed Book and Page No. Deed Book 262 Page 477
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): NA
3d. Street address: 8470 River Road SE
3e. City, state, zip: Southport NC 28461
3f. Telephone no.: (910) 457 - 3691
3g. Fax no.: NA
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable): Carolina Power and Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
4d. Street address: 410 S. Wilmington St
4e. City, state, zip: Raleigh NC 27615
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Steve Cahoon * Cahoon is contact for questions associated with this permit application*
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Carolina Power and Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc
5c. Street address: 410 S. Wilmington St.
5d. City, state, zip: Raleigh NC 27601
5e. Telephone no.: [phone]
5f. Fax no.: [phone]
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
Page 2 of 11
PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 208511656144
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 33.96172 Longitude: - 77.97682
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: 1200 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Brunswick Plant Intake Canal
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Atlantic Ocean/SB
2c. River basin: Cape Fear
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:
Maintenance is proposed to be performed on the Plant's diversion structure. Diversion structure is used to prevent the
entrance of fish and turtles into the intake canal. Canal is used to supply the plant with cooling water.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
NA
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
NA
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Protect wing wall connections of the diversion structure to the shoreline repair damaged turtle blocker fencing and
stabilize wetland areas vulnerable to erosion on the intake side of the diversion structure. Repairs needed to prevent a
bypass around the diversion structure as happened in October 08.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Provide 51 linear feet of sheet piling to sure up the wing wall of the diversion structure and to provide approximately 350
yards of rip rap along the shoreline of the intake canal side of the diversion structure to protect the adjacent marsh
wetlands for erosion. All work will be done on the inside or intake side of the diversion structure, no work will be done ont
eh river side of the structure. Pilings will be installed with a vibratory hammer, rip rap will be installed using an excavator
on a barge.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained f this property / El Yes ® No El Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past.
Comments: shoreline impacts only no delineation needed
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 ® Yes ? No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
A previous project was 'permitted in October 08 and January 09 for the same erosion problems (0.031 acres of impact)
with the diversion structure on the river side of the strcuture. DWQ Project# 08-1589 v2.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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)
Temporary T
W1 ®P ? T fill Marsh shoreline ? Yes
® No ® Corps
® DWQ 0.052
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0.052
2h. Comments: Plings will be driven and rip rap placed on marsh shoreline near the diversion structure on the Brunswick Plant
intake canal
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
S2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 0
3i. Comments: No stream impacts
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PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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 individually list all open water impacts 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
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts 0
4g. Comments: No open water impacts
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete 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: No pond or lake impacts
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 an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ® Other: Cape Fear
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 Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T impact re uired.
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments: No buffer impacts
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
No disturbance from equipment, minimal impact for the base of the pilings and the placement of the rip rap.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Vibratory hammer will be used to drive the pilings and the excavator will place the rip rap on the shoreline from a barge.
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

El 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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PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
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.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(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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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 100%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Previous guidance from Wilmington
Regional Office regarding an identical project on the river side of the structure in October 08, where no storm water permit
was needed because there was no post constrcution development.
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 government's jurisdiction is this project? State Review
? 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

4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HQW
? 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)
1a. 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)?
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.
No land development associated with the permit, therefore no need to provide sewage disposal.
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S. 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?
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5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ill
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5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Project is designed to stop erosion that is currently impacting the marsh shoreline, previous similar project on the river
side of the structure yielded no impacts to T & E species.
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?
Instructions to the PCN,' work will be to place rip rap on marsh shoreline to keep it from eroding away,
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?
Knowledge of site conditions, project will impact BNP intake canal/marsh shorline, it will not impact cultural 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: No structures are being built with the project, the purpose of the
project is to protect marsh wetlands from erosive tides.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC flood plain maps

Steve Cahoon
M' May 26, 2009
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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DATE: April 30, 2009
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request
C:A.MA Major Permit No. 293
Brnuiswick Stearn Electric Plant Intake Canal, Southport, Brunswick County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Mr. Edward Wills, Jr, Plant General Manager of the Brunswick Steam. Electric Plant (BSEP), has submitted a request to modify
State Permit No. 293. State Permit No. 293 was issued to the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant on August 23, 1982 as a State
Dredge and Fill Permit for the construction of a fish diversion structure. The permit has been continuously renewed for
maintenance purposes. The current Permit renewal will expire on December 31., 2011.
Mr. Wills is requesting that the permit be modified to allow the installation. of approximately 51 additional linear feet of sheet piling
and 250 linear feet of riprap to stabilize the shoreline west of the riprap and sheet piling previously authorized in the October 21,
2008 and March 9, 2009 modifications.
The applicant has submitted a check (ck. i<# 5147) in the amount of $100.00 for the modification request,
Should the work be determined to be consistent with.DWQ and USA.CE regulations, this office has no objection to the permit
modification request, if subject to, the following conditions:
1. The riprap shall adhere to the alignment depicted on the attached workplan' drawings.
2. The bulkhead/riprap will' not extend waterward more than 5 feet from the mean high/normal water level at any point along
its alignment at the time of construction.
3. The riprap shall be positioned so as not to exceed a maximum of six inches above the elevation of the adjacent wetland
substrate.
4. No vegetated wetlands/marsh grass will be excavated or filled.
5. The riprap material must be free from loose dirt or any pollutant. It must be of a size sufficient to prevent its movement
from the site by wave or current action.
b. The riprap material crust consist of clean rock or masonry materials such as but not limited to granite or broken concrete.
7. In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction must not visibly increase the amount of suspended sediments in
adjacent waters.
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Subject:) , Bnmsivick Stearn Electric Plant (BSEP), Unit'Nos. 1 and 2
Modification of Permit Number 29
Dear Ms. Coats:
Cartlin-t Power & )night Company d/b/a Progress I:iiert y Carolinas, Inc. requests a
modification to the existing State Permit Number 293 which authorizes maintenance
dredging of the intake canal, certain stabilization rncasires for the fish diversion structure
at the mouth of the cooling water intake canal, and other activities.
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc, requests the modification in order to install
approximately 51 linear feet of sheet pilings acid 250 linear feet of rip rap on the canal
side of the Diversion Structure for re-establishing mwly eroded sections of the shoreline
connected to the fish diversion structure. The erosion inside the Diversion Structure was
caused by a constant southwest wind'over the period of days. A. narrative summary of'the
project with photographs, detailed drawings, and a locatiorz'rnap is provided along with a
check for the $1010.00 permit fee.
In order to support the start of the modification, Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.. requests
the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management to provide its approval as soon as
possible.
If you have any question or need any further information, please contact Mt. Steve
Cahoon of our Environmental Health and Safety Section at [phone], or Marty,
McGowan at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Edward. L. Wills, Jr.
Plant General Manager
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
Enclosure: Project narrative with photographs, detailed drawings, reap and check
cc. Chad Coburn,' Division of Water Quality
cc. Dave Timpy, USACOE
Progress Energy Carolinas. inc.
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Proiect Narrative
The Brunswick Steam Electric Plant (BSEP) has a fish diversion structure at the mouth
of the cooling water intake canal located on the Cape Fear River in Southport, NC. The
fish diversion structure was originally installed in 1982 and is a "W shaped structure that
spans the mouth of the intake canal at a distance of approximately 400 feet. The
diversion structure has fence. facings which are designed to prevent the entrance of fish
and turtles into the intake canal. The fish diversion structure has wing walls which
extend into the shoreline on each end of the structure. Fencing is also present beyond
the wing walls and continues along the shoreline. The purpose of the fencing is to also
prevent the entrance of fish and turtles into the intake canal at high tides.
Recent meteorological events have eroded a portion of the shoreline that joined the
wing wall on the north side of the structure within the plant's intake canal and have also
caused the fencing to be undermined. Additional erosion could create an open water
gap similar to the breach that occurred in October 2008 (see CP&1.'s letter dated
October 16, 2008, Serial BSEP 08-0146. The BSEP intends to extend the wing wall
adding 51 linear feet of sheet pilings with a depth of approximately 30 feet. The steel
sheet pile tip elevation will match the existing steel sheet. The steel sheet pile is a PZ
27 section made of ASTM A572 Grade 50 steel'. The steel sheet pile is coated with 16
mil dry film thickness coal tar epoxy polyamide paint. Each sheet has 1 each 24 lb zinc
anode welded to it 15' from the top of the sheet.
Filter fabric, No. 357 stone, and riprap (12"-36" greatest dimension) will also be used to
stabilize areas vulnerable to erosion. Approximately 350 cubic yards of material will be
placed along the shoreline within the plant's intake canal where the steel sheet pile
intersects the bank. The existing turtle blocker mesh fencing damaged by the erosion
will be repaired by installing replacement fencing along the shoreline. The replacement
fencing will be routed in the same manner as the originally installed configuration to
prevent the entrance of fish and turtles into the intake canal at high tides,
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U.S. ARA1n7 CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WU,MTNGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 20062-41593 County: Brunswick USES Quad:
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATION"MDE) VE RIFICATION
Property Owner: Brunswi lti IN'uclear Plant, ATTN: Mr. Edward L. NViMs, Jr. 8470 River Road SE. Southport, NC
28461
Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, to;=rn, etc.): lie project site is located at the mouth of
the intake canal to Brttzzswick Nuclear Plant. adiaeent to the Cage Fear River, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Description of project's area and activity: Anthori7ation to conduct maintenance of the, existing intake structure by
placing appz oxixnatey 96 feet of sheet pile in the breached area and place rip ram atom the lease of the sheet pile
conditions and vourrssubmitted October 1 b. 2008 anplicatign; Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your
submitted plans may subject the pernrittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid lentil the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified,
suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the .nationwide permit authorizatiozr is reissued and/or
modified,-this verification will remain valid until the exTiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of
the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the
activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide petirut, activities which have commenced (i.e., are
under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the
activity is`completed within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by--case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an uichvidiial Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water QuahLy (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulationunder the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA),
prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (252) 808-2$08.
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the perm tree of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal,
State or local approvals/permits,
If there are any questions r6garding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory
program, please contact me atl(91.0) 251-4311.
Corps Regulatory Official: Day>e Tim-,)y
Expiration Date of Vtrificaiion:. March 1$,2012
Date: January 8; 2009
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Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
K Section 10 (Rivers and harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: pegional,General Peraut lVitr.iber:
Nadonwride Permit Number: -Nationwide Permit No. 3; Special Conditions: 1') The riprap shall be placed
Determinatio'n of Jurisdiction:
Based on preliminary information, there appear to be waters of the US including wetlands within the above described project area.
This preliminary determination is not ark appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process
( Reference 33 CFR Part 331).
Y There are Navigable Waters of the United States within, the above described project area subject to the permit regvireme is of
Section 14 of the Rivets and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the dean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regula't'ions, tEis deterruination,may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
C] There are waters of the US and/or wetlands within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a ebangt in the law or our published regulations, this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference
jurisdictional deternxina:tion during onsite inspection. Action lD ,....
Basis ofhirisdictional Determination: Thewetla d and waters on tie site are adiacent tidal. waters of tbeCa eFearRivi
Corps Regulatory Official: Dave
ell I Timp7t
Date: Januam S. 2009
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORMS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF TILTS FORM, IF REQUIKED OR AVAILABLE.
Copy Fumished by e-mail:
Chad Cobtim, NC DWQ
Steve Everhart, :SIC DCIVT
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