20190654 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190520

DWR
MOM— of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
21nitial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes r No
Oange only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20190654
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Garcy Ward:eads\gpward
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Geotechnical borings in the Neuse River and overflow channel (B-5619)
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
NC Department of Transportation
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/20/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Neuse River
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
WS-IV; NSW
Version# *
1
Reviewing Office*
Washington Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.224716-77.766817
AProcessing Information u
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Lenoir
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r' No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
r Yes r No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
B-5619
WBS # (?)
45574.1.1
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:

W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
W Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What types) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r' Regional General Permit (RGP)
r' Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 6 - Survey Activities
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
rJ 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F Individual Permit
le. 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 - Express
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r 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?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
V Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
N/A
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
1000 Birch Ridge Dr.
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Corse
27610
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
*
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History U
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
La Grange
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address line 2
Oty
Fbstal / Zip 03de
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Neuse River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-IV; NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202020206
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
State / ftovince / Fbgion
O�untry
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 immediate area surrounding the existing bridges is largely forested, with agricultural areas farther away from the river.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
f 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)
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)
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
12.43 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1,901
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Geotechnical soil borings will be advanced in the streambed of the Neuse River (bridge no. 52), as well as its overflow channel/floodplain (bridge no. 152) to determine what bent type to
use in the replacement structures. Impacts associated with replacing these bridges are not authorized or included in this permit application.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Borings will be advanced from the bridge deck in the appropmate red line locations shown on the attached bridge plans (proposed bent locations)
Neuse River overflow channel (bridge no. 152): 3 borings in the channel ,which may or may not be in standing water; and
Neuse River (bridge no. 52): 3 borings in the channel
Borings will be advanced using the mud rotary method; this method involves setting a piece of 4" to 6" diameter casing between the drill rig and the river bed/floodplain to contain the
drilling fluid and cutting returns. All soil samples, drilling fluid, and cutting returns are disposed of off -site.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
530052_2019_135619_NEUSERIVER_SR1389_HSR.pdf 3.79MB
530152_2019_B5619_NEUSERNEROVERFLOW_SR1389_HSR.pdf 3.8MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*

r Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company: Mead and Hunt
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
Afield JD visit was made with the Corps and NCDWR on March 25, 2019.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r 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?
Permitting for impacts associated with replacing the eAsting structures will be permitted separately. A GP 31 will likely be required, though final discretion as to what permit will be
required lies with the Corps.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands r Streams -tributaries ❑ Buffers
W Open Waters r Pond Construction
4. Open Water Impacts
4a. Site # 4a1. Impact Reason 4b. Impact type 4c. Name of waterbody 4d. Activity type :114e. Waterbody type 4f. Impact area
Soil borings
T
Neuse River
Other
Other
0.00
Soil borings
T
Neuse River overflow channel
Other
Other
0.00
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.00
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.00
4h. Comments:
Actual impact is 0.52 square feet or 0.00001 acre for six borings, assuming that each boring has a diameter of 4 inches.
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:
The drill will be encased and all soil, drill fluid, and cutting returns will be disposed of off -site.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
N/A
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:
No permanent impacts to jurisdictional resources are anticipated for activities authorized by this permit.

F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent toprotected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r' No
What type of SCM are you providing?
r Level Spreader
r Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
r Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
r Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
W Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. 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
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
These activities are occurring in advance of the NEPA environmental document, which is scheduled for completion in July 2019.
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
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project 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.
This application is for geotechnical borings only.
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
What Federal Agency is involved?
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
NC Natural Heritage Program data; rule in federal register (50 CFR 226) promulgating Atlantic sturgeon critical habitat, published on 9/18/2017.
Consultation Documentation Upload
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NMFS EFH viewer
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 status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NCSHPO HPOWeb Mapping; a complete review of potential historic and archeological resources on B-5619 will be conducted for inclusion in the
environmental document, which is anticipated to be a Categorical Exclusion. The document is scheduled for completion in July 2019.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
NCDOT Hydraulics Unit coordination with FEMA. The activities authorized by this permit will take place in open water and/or will not effect base flood
elevations.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA mapping (Map number 3720356400J, effective 712/2004)
Miscellaneous
Comments
The Neuse River at this location is designated as a primary nursery area, and as such carries an in -water work moratorium between February 15 and September 30. Per the Wildlife
Resources Commission, the activities authorized by this permit are allowed to be conducted during the in -water work moratorium (see attached email response).
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
B-5619 WRC.pdf 168.6KB
Signature
*
W 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:
Mack Christopher Rivenbark III
Signature
W C O•rt 414V
Date
5/20/2019