20070189 Ver 1_401 Application_20070107

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AY'L~CO International Ltd. Company
January 30, 2007
Mr. Ian McMillan
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality-Wetlands Group
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Pre-Construction Notification
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Elm City, North Carolina
Earth Tech Project No. 84662
USCOE Action ID: SAW-2007-147-298
Dear Mr. McMillan,
701 Corporate Center Drive P 919.854.6200
Suite 475 F 919.854.6259
Raleigh, NC 27607 www.earthtech.com
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Per our January 30, 2007 telephone conversation, please find enclosed three (3)
courtesy copies of the Pre-Construction Notification and one (1) copy of the United
States Army Corps of Engineers General Permit for the above referenced project.
At your earliest convenience, please review this submittal for approval. If you have
any questions or require any additional information, do not hesitate to call me.
Very truly yours,
Earth Tech of North Carolina, Inc.
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Sean M. McLean, P.E.,
Enclosures
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Offlce USQ Only: Form Version 1~~larch OS
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing ~~ [ j ~~°~S~
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 40l Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or Genera] Permit Number(s) Requested:
II. Applicant Information ~1~+' R
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1. Owner/Applicant Information ~~
Name: Town of Elm City
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 717 Elm City North Carolina 27822-0717
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3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. 1f 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: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed age
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal r `~ of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details),~~~~~~
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: thelmcity cr simflex.com
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: Sean M. McLean
Company Affiliation: Earth Tech. Inc.
Mailing Address: 701 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh North Carolina 27607
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: sean.mclean(c~earthtech.com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the propertti~ 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 I l by l7-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: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitati
2. T1.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Onlv):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Wilson Nearest Tov.n: Elm City
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names. landmarks. etc-): Crossing No. 1 is located
a_1_onQ the east side of North Parker Street (S.R. 1368} south of a wastewater pump station
and the second stream crossing is located along the ~~~est side Branch Street (S.R. 1437) south
of another wastewater pump station.
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): °N °W
6. Property size (acres):
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Unnamed Tributaries of Town Creek and Cattail
Swamp
8. River Basin: Tar-Pamlico
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina`s seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.us/adminlmaps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The site has been cleared. Area land use is residential.
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STREAI~1 CROSSING COORDINATES
SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
TOWN OF ELM CITY
EARTH TECH PROJECT NO. 84662
Northin Eastin
754852.0010 23381 ] 1.6330
748633.5950 2337466.4300

}0. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Excavation work shall be completed b~ backhoes or trackhoes, while equipment and
materials will be delivered by trucks.
1 l .Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The proposed work shall replace or rehabilitate
the existing_sewer system in order to reduce the heavy amounts of inflow and infiltration that
enters the system.
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.l_P. project, along with
construction schedules.
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 cun-ent application.
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 strewn 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 he 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 sU-eam mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section Vlll below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
l - Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The impacts will consist of replaci~
existing sewers and replacing them with new sewers.
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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,
c~n~rat~ty list ;n,nactc ctne to tenth stnteture send flooding.
Wetland Impact

Site Number
(indicate nn map)

Type of Impact Type of Wetland

le.g.. forested. marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodptain
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
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
mnct hP in~lnrlPri Tn c;~Icnl;~tP a['re,~oe multiply lenPth X width_ then divide bV 43.560.
Stream Impact
Numher
lindicate on may)
Stream Name
'rypr of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent'? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length
(linear feet) Ana of
Impact
(acres}
t UT to Town Creek Temporuy Perennial 25 30 0.02
2 U"1~ to Cattail Swamp ~I~cmporuy Perennial 35 30 0.02

Total Stream ]mpact (by length and acreage) 60 0.04
5. 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. dredQina_ flooding. drainage. bulkheads, etc.
Oprn Water Impact

Site Nmnher

(indicate on nrt )
Name of Waterbodv
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(if applicable)

Type of hnpact Type of Watcrbody

(lake. pond. estuary. sound. bay.

ocean, etc.) Area of

hnpact

(acres)

Total Open Water tmpact (acres)
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6. List tl
~e cumwanve impact to a» waters of me ~.~. resu~un~ ilvi„ ~„c ,v~c~~.
Stream Impact (acres): .04
Wetland Impact (acres):
Open Water Impact (acres):
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres)
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 60
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.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering. irrigation, aesthetic. trout pond.
local storrnwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
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
techniques to be followed during consU-uction to reduce impacts. There is no method of avoiding
anv stream crossings on the project because the_only way to replace existing sewers that cross
streams is to excavate the streambanks.
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.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January I5, 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 concun-ence 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 Norih Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/newetlands/strmgide.html.
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 sU~eam 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 cw-rent site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
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/wip/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):
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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 aNEPA/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 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) I SA NCAC
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
(s ware feet Multiplier Required
Miti ation
I 3600 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 2400 1.5
Total 6000
* 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 edee of Zone I .
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 I SA NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
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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. Proper sedimentation and erosion control
devices shall be used as to~rotect surface waters as required by the NCDENR-DLR.
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.
All wastewater shall be treated at the Town of Elm City wastewater treatment plant and
discharged at the spray irrigation fields
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
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: The
project will entail sanitary sewer rehabilitation only. The capacity of the wastewater treatment
plant will not increase as a result
XV. Other 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).
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v Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. SAW-2007-147-298
County: Wilson USGS Quad: Etm City
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GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner /Authorized Agent: Town of Elm City
Address: PO Box 717
Elm City, NC 27822-0717
20070189
Telephone No.: 252-236-4917
Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): One of the project sites is located along the
east side of North Parker St., south of a wastewater pump- station, on the north side of Elm City, Wilson County,
NC. The other protect site is located along the west side of Branch Street south of a ~~'aste water pump station, on
the south side of Elm Citv, Wilson County, NC.
Description of projects area and activity: This permit authorizes the temporary impact of 60 linear feet of stream
associated with sewer improvements.
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
^ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number:
Nationwide Permit Number: 12
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
conditions and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the
perrnittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification is valid until the NWP is modified, reissued, or revoked. All of the existing N1~VPs are scheduled to be modified,
reissued, or revoked prior to March 18, 2007. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to the NWPs. ~Ve will issue a
public notice when the NWPs are reissued. Furthermore, if you commence or are under contract to commence this activity before the
date that the relevant nationwide permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve (12) months from the date of the modification or
revocation of the NWP to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of this nationwide permit. If, prior to the
expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid
until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all new and/or modified terms and conditions. The District
Engineer may, at any time, exercise his discretionary authority to modify, suspend, or revoke a case specific activity's authorization
under any NWP.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the riventy coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA),
prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management .
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal,
State or local approvals/permits.
}f there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory
program, please contact Thomas Brown at [phone] x22.
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Corps Regu}atory Official'- ~ ~ _ =''/ _" _ ~ Date: January 26, 2007
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Expiration Date of Verification: March l8, 2007
Copy Furnished:
Earth Tech, Inc.
701 Corporate Center Drive
Raleibh, NC 27607
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WILMINGTON DISTRICT
POST-CONSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE FOR1~7
PennitNumber: SAW-2007-147-298
Permit Type: NW 12
Name of County: Wilson
Name of Permittee: Town of Elm City
Date of Issuance: January 26, 2007
Project Manager: Thomas Brown
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign this
certification and return it to the following address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attention: CESAW-RG-R
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by an U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit you are subject to pernlit suspension,
modification, or revocation.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in accordance with the
permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee
Date
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