20140636 Ver 2_401 Application_20180718

Action History (UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Submit by Anonymous User 7/3/2018 10:55:05 AM (Start Event)
Accept by Montalvo, Sheri A 7/9/2018 8:52:56 AM (Non DOT Initial Review)
• The task was assigned to Montalvo, Sheri A. The due date is: July 6, 2018 5:00 PM
7/3/2018 10:56 AM

DWR
Dfutston of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
January 31, 2018 Ver 2.3
Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk below are required. You will not be able to submit the form until all mandatory questions are answered.
Also, if at any point you wish to print a copy of the E -PCN, all you need to do is right -click on the document and you can print a copy of the form.
Below is a link to the online help file.
https://edocs. deq. nc.gov/WaterResources/0/edoc/624704/PCN%20Help%20File%202018-1-30. pdf
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:*
New Hanover
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes G No
This is any publicly funded by rrunicipal,state or federal funds road, rail, airport transportation project.
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:*
PF Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?*
r% Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
This form may be Corps to initiate the standard/individual permit process. Please contact your Corps representative for submittal of standard permits.
All required items that are not provided in the E -PCN and be added to the miscellaneous upload located at the bottom of this form.
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 41 - Reshaping Existing Ditches
NWP Number Other:
List all WV nun-bers you are applying for not on the drop dow n list.
1c. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:*
check all that apply
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular r 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
r Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit r Riparian Buffer Authorization
r Individual Permit
*
1d. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?

For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
b Yes M No
O Yes a No
1e. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
V so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program
r Yes r No
1f. Is the project located in anyof NC's twenty coastal counties?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
1h. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?*
r Yes r No
Link to trout information: http://wwv.saw.usace.army.miI/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Progran-VAgency-Coordination/Trout.aspx
B. Applicant Information
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Tim Lowe
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
(XXX)XXX-XXXX
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner V Applicant (other than owner) r- Agent/Consultant
(Check all that apply)
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB 5980 PG 1666
2c. Responsible party:
(for Corporations)
Frank Styers
2d. Address
Street Address
235 Government Center Drive
Address Line 2
City
Wilmington
Postal / Zip Code
28403
2e. Telephone Number:
(XXX)XXX-XXXX
Fax Number:
(XXX)XXX-XXXX
State / Province / Pegion
NC
Country
USA

2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Applicant is:
r Agent
C Other New Hanover County - operating under the New Hanover County Stormwater Management Ordinance
V other please specify.
3b. Name:
Tim Lowe
3c. Business Name:
(if applicable)
New Hanover County
3d. Address
Street Address
230 Government Center Drive
Address Line 2
Suite 160
aty
Wilmington
Fbstal / Zip Code
28403
3e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
Fax Number:
()=)xxx-xxxx
Email Address:*
tlov,([e-mail]
..........................................................................
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
USA
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1a. Name of project:*
CFPUA Nano Plant Drainage Improvements
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:*
Wilmington
1d. Driving directions*
V it is a new project and can not easily be found in a GPS napping system Pease provide directions.
Travel North on US Hwy 17/Market Street from Cardinal Drive and/or Darlington Ave. to Torchwnod Blvd. Turn left on Torchwood Blvd.
Travel approximately 0.33 miles and turn right on Old Oak Road. Travel approximately 0.33 miles and turn left on Groundwater Way. Travel
approximately 700 feet. The proposed project is located in the ditch to the North and South of Groundwater Way. Proposed project limits
extend from Torchwood Blvd. to Ranch Drive.

2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
(tax RN or parcel ID)
2b. Property size:
(in acres)
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
Postal / Zip Code
2d. Site coordinates in decimal degrees
State/ Province/ Fbgion
Country
Please collect site coordinates in decimal degrees. Use between 4-6 digits (unless you are using a survey -grade GPS device) after the decimal place as
appropriate, based on howthe location was determined. (For example, most mobile phones with GPS provide locational precision in decimal degrees to
map coordinates to 5 or 6 digits after the decimal place.)
Latitude:* Longitude:*
34.287707 -77.819421
ex: 34.208504 -77.796371
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Smith Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C; Sw
Surface Water Lookup
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
River Basin Lookup
4. Project Description
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The site is an existing jurisdictional ditch that has had sediment accumulate from surrounding developments and
suspected ATV activity over the last several years. The general land use is primarily residential with a water
treatment plant immediately adjacent to the ditch.
4b. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for
DWR)
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USGS Map.pdf 132.68KB
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4c. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site.
(for DWR)

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Soil_Map.pdf 695.67KB
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4d. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
4e. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
(internittent and perennial)
0
4f. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Over time, sediment has accumulated in the bottom of the ditch. It is estimated that there is approximately 12-18
inches of sediment in some areas likely due to ATV activity that has occurred in the past. The accumulated
sediment is holding water back from draining out of surrounding communities. The purpose of the project is to
remove the sediment from the ditch and restore the ditch for proper drainage.
4g. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
Remove sedimentation that has collected at the bottom of the ditch and reshape as necessary with tracked
excavators. The project is approbmately 2,000 feet long. All sediment removed will be spread on upland areas
adjacent to the ditch and seeded and mulched to stabilize with vegetation. The ditch will be seeded and matted to
promote stabilization.
4h. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
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plans.pdf 203.93KB
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5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas? *
r Yes C No r Unknown
Comments:
N/A - ditch re -shaping project
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?
r Preliminary r Approved r Unknown r WA
Corps AID Number:
Exarrple: SAW -2017-99999
SAW -2014-00441
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
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SAW -2014-00441 NWP 41.pdf 301.04KB
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6. Project History

6a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No f Unknown
6b. If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW -0000-00000).
SAW -2014-00441
Project History Upload
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SAW -2014-00441 NWP 41.pdf 301.04KB
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7. Future Project Plans
7a. Is this a phased project?*
f Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the
proposed project or related activity? This includes other separate and distant crossing for linear projects that require Department of the
Army authorization but don't require pre -construction notification.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
F Wetlands r Streams -tributaries r Buffers
rJ Open Waters r Pond Construction
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. Site # - Reason for
impact *
Jurisdictional Ditch -
Reshaping
IVbp label (e.g. Fbad Grossing 1)
4b. Impact type * 4c. Name of waterbody* 4d. Activity type * 4e. Waterbody type *4f. Impact
area
T Jurisdictional Ditch Other Ditch 0.36
Fbrrrenent (F) or (if applicable) (acres)
Tenporary(T)
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.36
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.36
4h. Comments:
Project is to remove sediment build up for approbmately 2,000 linear feet and approximately 6-8' wide. Project will
be seeded and matted to promote stabilization by vegetation at the completion of the project.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:*

Project is to remove sediment build up for approAmately 2,000 linear feet and approximately 6'-8' wide. Project will
be seeded and matted to promote stabilization by vegetation at the completion of the project.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:*
Excavators will work from the top of the ditch bank in upland areas. Sediment will be removed from the bottom and
moved directly to upland areas - stockpiling will occur outside the limits of the ditch in upland areas, no stockpiling
will occur within the ditch.
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?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Project is to remove sediment and maintain the ditch. Permanent impacts are not anticipated.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
*** Recent changes to the stormwater rules have required updates to this section .***
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection
Rules?
r Yes G No
For a list of options to meet the diffuse flow requirements, click here.
If no, explain why:
It is an existing drainage ditch. Upon completion of the work the ditch will be re -stabilized to prevent erosion with vegetation.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes F No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?*
F Yes
r No
To lookup low density requirement click here 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or State (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?*
r Yes r No
Comments:*
Project involves an existing drainage ditch. The area around the existing ditch is accessible and clear of trees and
will be accessed through a mowed area along the banks of the ditch. The project is to remove accumulated
sediment from the bottom of the ditch. No significant impacts are anticipated based upon the scope of work.

2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or
DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes r No
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact
nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project is a maintenance project to remove sediment from the bottom of the ditch.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?
r Yes r Nor N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?*
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
Link to the NLEB SLOPES document: http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1-30-17-signed_NLEBSLOPES&apps.pdf
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
51. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers,
mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Project involves an existing drainage ditch. The area around the existing ditch is accessible and clear of trees and
will be accessed through a mowed area along the banks of the ditch. The project is to remove accumulated
sediment from the bottom of the ditch. No significant impacts are anticipated based upon the scope of work.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)

6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
f Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Project involves an existing drainage ditch. Information from NOAA essential fish habitat mapper and information
available from USACE does not indicate that this area would be designated as essential fish habitat.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
Link to the State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map (does not include archaeological data: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpovveb/
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural
preservation status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
This area is heavily developed with new residential homes constructed within the last 20 years. There has been no
indication of historical preservation status.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
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8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Link to the FEMA Floodplain Maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
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Signature
V By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
■ I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
■ I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic
Transactions Act');
■ I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic
Transactions Act');
■ I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
■ I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:*
Tim Lowe
Signature

TAW Zoav
Date Submitted:
7/3/2018
Initial Review
Is this project a public transportation project?*(?
r Yes C No
Change only ff needed.
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
BIMS # Assigned *
20140636
Version#*
2
Reviewing Office
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Chad Coburn:eads\cccoburn
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
t: Fee needed - send electronic notification
What amout is owed?*
0 $240.00
r $570.00