20191338 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20191004

DWR
IDIOM n 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
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20191338 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received Reviewing Office*
r Fee needed - send electronic notification Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Joanne Steenhuis:eads\jhsteenhuis
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Isabel Holmes Bridge on US 74/NC 133 over NE Cape Fear River -submarine cable replacement (Central)
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Gordon Cashin
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
10/4/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Northeast Cape Fear River
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
SC;Sw
Site Coordinates
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Latitude: Longitude:
34.251988-77.950794
AProcessing Information u
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Flew Hanover
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:
WBS#M
15BPR.14
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: 12 - Utility Lines
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
rJ 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r' Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r' 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
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
r Yes r No r Unknown
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
rJ 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:
NCDOT
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
1000 Birch Ridge Drive
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27610
State / Rovince / Fbgion
NC
Country
USA
*
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
'I. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Wilmington
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
CRY
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Northeast Cape Fear River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
SC;Sw
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300070809
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
State / Province / Region
Country
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 Isabel Holmes Bridge is a drawbridge (bascule) the connects US 74/NC 133 with US 421 at the north end of the city of Wilmington. On the east bank, urban land uses such as
residential and commercial development are prevalent. On the west bank are natural areas interspersed with more industrial land uses.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes 6 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:
N/A
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
WA
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The overall purpose of the project is to perform preservation activities on the Isabel Holmes drawbridge, including the replacement of a submarine cable that powers the drawbridge
mechanism.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Composite armored cables (4) encased in HDPE pipe will be buried belowthe mud line to a depth of 6 ft. to conform with Section 408 requirements for federally maintained channels.
The total linear footage of the cable based on the proposed alignment is approximately 300 ft. The contractor will complete the work between the fenders by divers using a handheld
vacuum device powered by a hydraulic pump (mounted on a barge) to remove sediment, then captured in geotextile dewatering bags and disposed of off -site. If site conditions allow,
the contractor will attempt the suction method beneath the fenders. If not, the contractor will jet beneath the fenders.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
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:
The only resource in the project area is the Northeast Cape Fear River.
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:
Other:
Sd1. 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 projector related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands r Streams -tributaries
17 Open Waters r Pond Construction
4. Open Water Impacts
❑ Buffers
4a. Sited# 4a1. Impact Reason 4b. Impact type 4c. Name of waterbody 4d. Activity type 4e. Waterbody type 4f. Impact area
I Cable installation P :11Northeast Cape Fear River Excavation Other 0.04
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.04
4h. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.04
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Usage of a clam shell bucket was originally proposed, however suction and possibly jetting will be used instead.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
In areas where the hydraulic suction pump will be used, the sediment will be captured in geotextile dewatering bags and disposed of off -site.
Installation of the cable will be restricted to between Dec. 1 and Feb. 1 to due to NOAA requirements for sturgeon and primary nursery in -water work
moratorium Feb. 15-Sept. 30.
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:
The amount of impacts is below the mitigation threshold.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) U

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:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r• Yes C 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 C 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)? *
C Yes r No
Comments:*
Due to the nature of activities, an environmental document was not required.
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?*
C Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The submarine cable installed will service the drawbridge mechanism for an existing bridge.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
rYes 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 C 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 C Unknown
What Federal Agency is involved?
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?
Information for Planning and Consultation; Federal Register designating critical habitat for the Atlantic sturgeon, dated 9/18/2017.
Consultation Documentation Upload
NMFS Concurrence SERO-2019-00475 Isabel Holmes Bridge Cable Installation_FINAL.pdf 488.67KB
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
Are there submerged aquatic vegetation (SANO around the project vicinity?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA National Marine Fisheries
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?*
http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpovveb/
The bridge is HPO Site ID NH3436 which is not listed or eligible to be listed on the National Registry.
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:
The existing bridge is being maintained in place.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Floodplain Maps link above.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature u
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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
Hark C. A&Wah+ ,111
Date
10/4/2019