20190011 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190102

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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
F Yes
C' No
Is this project a public transportation project?"
� Yes r No
Change only rf needed.
BIMS # Assigned *
20190011
Is a payment required for this project?*
f No paymentrequired
� Fee received
F Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
ALRI 10(4)- Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, MilRail Road Improvements
1a. Who is the PrimaryContact?*
Ryan Kimberley, Environmental Protection Specialist, Federal Highway Administration
1b. PrimaryContact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
1 /2/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Milltail Creek
Basin
Pasquotank
Water Classification
SC, SW, ORW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.800867 -75883133
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Dare
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
C' Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
,r! Section 404 Permit (w�etlands, 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?
Ve rsion# *
1
What amout is owed?*
r• $zao.00
C' $570.00
Select Project Reviewer"
Garcy Ward:eads\gpward
1c. PrimaryContact Phone:*
[phone]
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�J Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified bythe Corps?
C' Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
23 - Categorical Exclusions
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
�J 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
1e. 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:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - 6cpress
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after-the-fact permit application?"
f Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
� Yes r No
Acceptance LetterAttachment
ALRI WETLAND BANK LETTER.pdf
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
� Yes r No
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concem (AEC)7
C' Yes r No f Unknown
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
C' Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
fJ Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
� Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
United States of America (Federal Land. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge)
2b. Deed book and page no.:
n/a
2c. Responsible party:
n/a
2d. Address
Street Address
21400 Ridgetop Circle
Address Line 2
�Y
Sterling
Fbstal / Zip Code
20166
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Rovince I Region
VA
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
1.72 MB
*
C' Yes r No
C' Yes r No

C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(rf appropriate)
n/a
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Buffalo City
2. Project Identification
2a. Propertyldentification Number:
026360000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, PO BOX 1969/100 Conservation Way
Address Line 2
Milltail Road
�Y
Manteo
Fbstal / Zip G�de
27954
3. SurFace Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Milltail Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
SC, SW, ORW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Pasquotank
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030102050901
4. Project Description and History
2b. Propertysize:
3$374
State / Rovince I f�gion
NC
Country
USA
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the generel land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
Milltail Road is currently an 18' wide, tv�,n-lane, gravel road. The road provides access for visitors and staff to the central portion of the Refuge. The U.S. Navy also uses the road to
access the Dare County Bombing Range. A recreational boat launch provides access to Milltail Creek within the project area. The portion of Milltail road within the project area is flanked
by wetlands on the west side and a man-made agricultural channel on the east side. The road is flood prone due to its lowelevation.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
C' Yes r No r Unknown
4d. 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)
topo close up.pdf 167.89KB
4e. 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)
soil map. pdf 2.11 MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
12
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1563
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The objective of the project is to improve a 0.8-mile-long section of Milltail Road by raising the profile in flood prone areas. Bridge v"nrk includes repair of e�osed reinforcing steel,
cleaning and resealing the expansion/relief joints, and filling areas that have subsided beneath the abutment footing. These improvements will enhance safe travel on Milltail Road and
Milltail Bridge during and after storm events. Wetland impacts would be minimized by reducing the roadway width from 18' to 12' to the extent possible. Appropriate erosion and sediment
conhol measures have been incorporated into the plans.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The profile raising and resurfacing will include grading, widening and elevating the existing road using riprap armoring and aggregate-topsoil/turf establishment on side slopes of the
road embankment. Project work also includes improving the condition of Milltail Bridge by repairing e�osed reinforcing steel and resealing expansion/relief joints. All v�,nrk will be
conducted from the existing roadbed. Raising the roadway elevation will require widening of the sub-base and embankments resulting in 0.82 acres of wetland fill. No additional impacts
or indirect impacts are anticipated.
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4j. Please upload project drewings for the proposed project.
ALRI10(4)_Plans_cert.pdf 15.1 MB

5. Jurisdictional Determinations
Sa. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
F Yes �' No r Unknown
Comments:
See attached wetland report with WAM functional assessment
Sb. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
f' Preliminary (' Approved r Not Verified r Unknown f' WA
Corps AID Number:
FFNVA, USACE (Billy Standridge/Kyle Barnes), and NCDEQ (Garcy Ward, Daniel Gavoni) Met onsite
on May 1 Q 2018
Sc. If Sa is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas7
Name (if known): Danielle MCLain; Lindsay Hannah
Agency/Consultant Company: Advanced Environmental Management Group
Other
Sd1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
C' 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 activit�/?
no
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
fJ Wetlands I� Streams-tributaries � Buffers
r Open Waters Ir Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.820
2h. Comments:
see impact map in the "maps and supplemental info" document, attached
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:
Impacts to wetlands have been minimized by reducing the width of the roadway travel lane from 18' to 12'; this reduction in lane width will allow the
road elevation to be raised while minimizing the need for widening associated with embankment construction. Erosion and Sediment control BMPs will
be implemented to minimize impacts to adjacent wetlands and water.
1b. Specificallydescribe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
All construction will take place from the e�tisting roadway surface; no in-water work is proposed. No temporary access or staging areas �nnthin the
wetlands will occur. Erosion and sediment control practices will be implemented per the approved ESC plan and NPDES permit.
�,
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000 O.S20

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 r No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
r DWR �J Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
fJ Mitigation bank r Payment to in-lieu fee I� Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
The Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank, LLC
3b. Credits Purchased/Requested (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity:
Non-riparian wztland 0.8
Riparian v�etland 0.02
Attach Receipt and/or letter
ALRI WETLAND BANK LETTER.pdf
1.72 MB
3c. Comments
Note- weUand credit letter assumes a 1:1 ratio. If a greater ratio is required, additional credits will be requested from the same bank, or on-site wetland
restoration at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge can be considered. Suitable areas at the refuge have been identified.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
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?
C' Yes r No
If no, explain why:
project is not within riparian buffer
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
C' Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
� Yes r No
Comments:
FHWA has already received an Erosion and Sediment control plan approval from DENR; coordination with the Stormwater review staff at the Washington Field office is ongoing (Bill
Moore is the Division of Energy Mineral and Land Management contact) . We anticipate the issuance of a coastal stormwater permit, or as identified by DEQ. See attached ESC
permit/approval and stormwater coordination email (stormwater coordination is not final).
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstate/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
� 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)
Environme ntal Policy Act (NEPAISEPA)? *
C' Yes r No
Comme nts: �`
A Categorical Exdusion was prepared for the project by FHWA and USFWS. This included coordination with the NC State Historic Preservafion Office
(NHPA Section 106) and the USFWS (Endangered Species Act, Section 7).
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)? *
f Yes r No

3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? *
f Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project includes rehabilitation of an existing road through a wildlife refuge. No additional development is proposed along the road. The road also
provides access to the Dare County Bombing Range. No additional development is anticipated within the bombing range.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
f Yes r No � WA
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? *
� Yes r No
Sb. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
Sc. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
Sd. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No
What Federal Agency is involved?
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMIN
Se. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
f Yes r No
Sf. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
Sg. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
F Yes r No
Sg(1). If yes, have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as staining, guano, bats, etc.?
r Yes r No
If you answered "Yes" to 5g(1), did you discover any signs of bat use?
f Yes �' No r Unknown
Sh. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
C' Yes r No
C' Unknown
Si. 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.?
f Yes r No
Sj. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS Intra-service Section 7 consultation between Alligator River NWR and Raleigh Field Office- SEE ATTACHED
Consultation Documentation Upload
MilltailRoad Project Sec7_tpa.pdf
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?"
� Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Essential Fish Habitat Mapper https://coast.noaa.gov
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
372.72K6
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?*
C' Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
USFWS Regional Archaeologist determined that no historic properties would be effected by the project. The NC State Historic Preservation office
concurred with the determination (see attached).
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
SHPO concurrence.pdf 161.58K6

8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? *
� Yes r No
Sb. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Project does not include the construction of any new buildings and will not change the local flood elevations
Sc. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA firmette maps- Zone Ae- Map Dare County 375348
Miscellaneous
Comments
The following supplemental information has been added to this application:
1) NEPA Categorical Exclusion (we are requesting NWP 23 for approved Categorical Exclusions, FHWA CE 23 CFR 771.117(c)(26)
2) Wetland Delineation Report
3) Maps and Supplemental Information- includes location maps, impact maps, soils, FEMA, project narratives, etc.
4) ESC plan approval letter
5) Stormwater program preliminary coordination with Bill Moore, DEML/DEQ, Washington Field Office
Previous USACE and NCDEQ contacts:
- USACE - Billy Standridge and Kyle Barnes- Washington Field Office
- NC DEQ- 401/Stormwatery Garcy Ward (attended field visit), Anthony Scarbraugh, Bill Moore
- CZM- Daniel Govoni
Miscellaneous attachments not previouslyrequested.
AlligatorRiver CE_signed.pdf 270.4KB
Wetland report for Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge 3Ju118.pdf 4321 MB
Maps and Supplemental Info.pdf 20.51 MB
ESC APPROVAL.pdf 123M6
Stormwater coordination.pdf 14.87MB
Signature
*
�J 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, Artide 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Acf');
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions AcP');
. 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:
Ryan D.Kimberley
Signature
Sign
Date
1 /2/2019