HomeMy WebLinkAbout20091045 Ver 1_401 Application_20091009DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
4TH FIGHTER WING (ACC)
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE NC
SEP 2 1 2009
Mr. Dennis G. Goodson, P.E.
Deputy Base Civil Engineer
1095 Peterson Avenue
Seymour Johnson AFB NC 27531-2355
Ms. Cindy Karoly
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1650
PAID
09-1045
Q?c??oe?N
OCT 8 2009
Dear Ms. Karoly
DENR -WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORM WATER BRANCH
Please find attached a permit application package (PCN Form) for North Carolina Division of
Water Quality 401 Certification and a check for the associated processing fee for a flight line
access road project at Seymour Johnson AFB. We have also applied for US Army Corps of
Engineers Nationwide Permit 14 for this project. The access road will cross two sections of an
unnamed tributary of Stoney Creek on the grounds of a closed Federal Prison Camp.
This project will use culverts to allow for the construction of a 28 foot wide road. The project
will impact the buffer zone according to Neuse Buffer Rules; however road crossings are
allowable according to NC DENR Division of Water Quality "Redbook" Surface Waters and
Wetland Standards.
If you have any questions on this matter please contact Mr. Donald Abrams at 919-722-5168.
Sincerely .
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DENNIS G. GOODSON, P.E.
Attachments:
1. PCN Permit Application with Maps (5 copies)
2. Check for Processing Fee
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DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form Pit Kim
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ?X Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ? No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
?X 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 ?x No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ?X No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ?X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Flight Line Access Road at SJAFB
2b. County: Wayne
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro
2d. Subdivision name: NA
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: 09
3. Owner Information DENR-WATER QUALITy
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: US Air Force CH
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): Dennis Goodson, P.E.
3d. Street address: 1095 Peterson Ave
3e. City, state, zip: Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, 27531
3f. Telephone no.: 919-722-5168
3g. Fax no.: 919-722-5179
3h. Email address: cea@seymourjohnson.af.mil
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.3488 Longitude: -77.972
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1c. Property size: 3,233 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Stoney Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Nutrient Sensitive Waters
2c. River basin: Neuse River
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:
Site is a 56 acre former Federal Prison Camp on SJAFB, with admin buildings, dining hall, dorms and recreational areas (softball field, running track).
The campus is mowed lawns with landscaping. The perimeter is a forested buffer with two small unnamed tributaries. The site is being converted to
a headquarters for a military reserve unit and some buildings have been torn down and returned to vegetative cover.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 25
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 28,716
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Proposed road will provide a direct route to west end of flight line, improving access during emergency and reduce travel time and road deterioration.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Stream crossing 1 will be 48" reinforced concrete pipe with concrete headwalls; stream crossing 2 will be dual 60" concrete pipe with headwalls.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all riot phases) in the past? ? Yes ?X No ? Unknown
Comments: They are blue lines on USGS map.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ? Preliminary ? Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Agency/Consultant Company:
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
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ?X No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ?X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ?X 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.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T 2b.
Type of impact 2c.
Type of wetland 2d.
Forested 2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other) 2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W2 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W3 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W4 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W5 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W6 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
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.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T) 3b.
Type of impact 3c.
Stream name 3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)? 3e.
Type of
jurisdiction 3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet) 3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 T Culvert UT 1 to Stoney Creek PER Corps 6 30
S2 T Culvert UT 2 to Stoney Creek PER Corps 10 30
S3 Choose one
S4 Choose one
S5 Choose one
S6 Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 60
3i. Comments:
UT 1 Lat/Long is 35.350149 / -77.971423
UT 2 Lat/Long is 35.348629 / -77.971847
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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 individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T 4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable) 4c.
Type of impact 4d.
Waterbody
type 4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 Choose one Choose
02 Choose one Choose
03 Choose one Choose
04 Choose one Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number 5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond 5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d.
Stream Impacts (feet) 5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
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. Project is in which protected basin? ? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Catawba ? Randleman ? Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number -
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Stream name 6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required? 6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet 6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1 P Road Crossing UT 1 to Stoney Creek No 1,800 1,200
B2 P Road Crossing UT 2 to Stoney Creek No 1,800 1,200
B3 Yes/No
B4 Yes/No
B5 Yes/No
B6 Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 3,600 2,400
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Due to location of buildings, a railroad track, and the flight line, the proposed road must cross two unnamed tributaries.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
BMP's for erosion and sedimentation control will be employed.
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 ?X 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
? 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: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Makin 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: Choose one
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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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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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 ?X 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.
There has been no on-site visit by DWQ personnel. Proposed road would not increase greatly to ? Yes ? NO
sto rmwater run-off. SJAFB operates under base-wide stormwater management plan.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0.04 %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes ?X No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
Imperviousness of the project is below the 24% threshold.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Seymour Johnson AFB
0 Phase 11
?x NSW
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? 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
?HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ?ORW
(check all that apply): ?Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
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 X 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 ?X Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. 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.) ?X 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 ?X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ?Yes ?X 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
ddi
i ?Yes Z No
a
t
onal 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.
Road will not create wastewater.
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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 ?X No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts? Yes QX No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. -
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Survey conducted on SJAFB finding no Endangered Species or potential habitat. USFWS concurred in letter dtd September 6, 2002.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ?X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
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 (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
Yes ?X No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Archaeological survey and Historic Structures survey of SJAFB finding no archeological resources and two historic facilities, which are not in project
area. SHPO concurred in letters dtd October 9, 1978, and August 29, 2006.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ?X No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA maps
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.) Date
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FLIGHTLINE ACCESS ROAD
Unnamed Tributanl N
Seymour Johnson AFB
-- Proposed Road
SJAFB Boundany 0 1,701--;, 3,400 6,800 Feet
FLIOHTLIN E ACCESS ROAD
Unnamed Tributary
-- Proposed Road
?SJAFB Boundary
N Seymour Johnson AFB
0 220 440 880 Feet
FLIGHTLINE ACCESS ROAD
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