HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250069 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20250115i DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
October 2, 2023 Ver 4.3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Change only If needed.
Does this project involve maintenance dredging funded by the Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Aquatic Weed Fund, electric generation projects located at an existing or
former electric generating facility, or involve the distribution or transmission of energy or fuel, including natural gas, diesel, petroleum, or electricity?
Yes No
BIMS # Assigned Version# *
20250069 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
EGNC T-015 Reliability Project
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Joey Lawler
1b. Primary Contact Email:
jlawler@smeinc.com
Date Submitted
1/15/2025
Nearest Body of Water
Multiple crossings of named tributaries - See attached cover letter
Basin
Roanoke
Water Classification
Multiple crossings of named tributaries - See attached cover letter
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.495683-79.679959
A. Processing Information
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Rebecca Chandler:rebecca.chandler
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
(704)604-6474
Is this application for a project associated with emergency response/repairs from Hurricane Helene impacts to your project or property?
Yes No
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Caswell
Person
$570.00
$767.00
u
Rockingham
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
1a.Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
Yes
No
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit (NWP)
Regional General Permit (RGP)
Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 12 - Utility Lines
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? *
Yes No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
9j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
Yes No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
Owner Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Enbridge Gas North Carolina (easement holder)
2b. Deed book and page no.:
N/A
2c. Contact Person:
Ernie Ladkani
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
Yes No
Yes No
2d. Address
Street Address
915 N Eldridge Parkway
Address Line 2
Suite 1100, 9105-D
city
Houston
Postal / Zip Code
77079
2e. Telephone Number:
(346)498-4637
2g. Email Address:*
ern ie.ladkani@enbridge.com
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Ernie Ladkani
3b. Business Name:
Enbridge Gas North Carolina
3c.Address
Street Address
915 N Eldridge Parkway
Address Line 2
Suite 1100, 9105-D
city
Houston
Postal / Zip Code
77079
3d. Telephone Number:
(346)498-4637
3f. Email Address:*
ernie.ladkani@enbridge.com
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Joey Lawler, PWS
4b. Business Name:
S&ME, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd
Address Line 2
Suite 2A
city
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28273
4d. Telephone Number:
(704)604-6474
M. Email Address:*
jlawler@smeinc.com
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
N/A
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Yanceyville
State / Province / Region
TX
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
TX
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
O
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
See attached information
2c. Project Address
Street Address
East of INC Hwy 700 near Eden, NC to north of INC Hwy 57 near Semora, NC
Address Line 2
city
Eden to Semora
Postal / Zip Code
27288
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: *
Multiple crossings of named tributaries - See attached cover letter
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:"
Multiple crossings of named tributaries - See attached cover letter
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?"
Roanoke
2b. Property size:
823 in LOD
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030101040106,030101040504,030101040105,030101040107,030101040501,030101040506,
030101040505,030101040108,030101040502,030101040203,030101040507,030101030905,
and 030101030901
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
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: "
See attached cover letter
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?"
Yes No Unknown
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
21.92 acres in Review Area
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
38,870 LF in Review Area
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
See attached cover letter
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
See attached cover letter
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2024-01999
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Joey Lawler, PWS, Walter Cole, LSS, Ron Walker and other
qualified S&ME staff
Agency/Consultant Company: S&ME, Inc.
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?"
Yes OO No
Unknown
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?
N/A
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
W1-W164
2a1 Reason (?)
Pipeline construction
2b. Impact type* (?)
T
fTy pe of W. *
Unknown
2d. W. name
See table
2e. Forested
Yes
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
?)
Both
�2g. Impact
area
13.603
(acres)
W1-W164
Permanentconversion
P
Unknown
See table
Yes
Both
1.390
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
13.603 1.390
2g. Total Wetland Impact
14.993
21. Comments:
See attached Wetland and Open Water Impact Tables for each individual wetland impact, NCWAM and vegetation cover type, etc.
3. Stream Impacts
F
S1
3a. Reason for impact (?)
Pipeline construction
3b.lmpact type*
Temporary
3c. Type of impact*
Other
3d. S. name*
See table
3e. Stream Type*
?)
Perennial
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
Both
3g. S. width
Average (feet)
3h. Impact
length*
18,095
(linear feet)
g2
Low-water crossings
Permanent
Other
See table
Perennial
Both
Average (feet)
680
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 31. Total temporary stream impacts:
680 18,095
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
698
3j. Comments:
See attached Stream Impact Table for each individual stream impact, type, width etc. Note that Box 3i should calculate as 18,775 LF.
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
OW1-OW3
Pipeline Construction
T
See table
Other
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Pond
0.39
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.39
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.39
4h. Comments:
See attached Wetland and Open Water Impact Tables for each individual open water impact.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.00
I
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
See attached cover letter
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
See attached cover letter
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 No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
DWR Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
Mitigation bank Payment to in -lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
Yes No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
0
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
0
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
1.39 acre
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
4h. Comments
A request for a credit availability letter has ben submitted to NCDMS, and will be provided to the USACE.. EGNC understands that purchase of the
appropriate mitigation credit is required prior to initiation of the project.
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?
Yes No
If no, explain why:
Project is not located in a watershed subject to state -administered riparian buffers.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?
Yes No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
Yes No
Comments:
Project is a belowground, linear pipeline project. Stormwater management associated with the proposed station sites and aboveground elements will be permitted by the appropriate local
or NCDEQ authority as necessary.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?
Yes 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)?*
Yes No
Comments: *
See attached cover letter
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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)? *
Yes No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
Yes No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
See attached cover letter
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?
Yes No 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?
Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?
Yes No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
Yes No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
Yes No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'
Yes No
Unknown
5i. 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.?
Yes No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
See attached cover letter and supporting information
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?
Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper - hftps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/map/essential-fish-habitat-mapper
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?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
See attached cover letter
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Portions of the project that cross FEMA-designated floodplains will be approved by the appropriate county/municipal floodplain management
departments.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
NC Flood Mapper - hftps://flood.ne.gov/ncflood/riskToolsFull.htmi
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Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review. Documents should be combined into one file when
possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
EGNC T-15 Reliability Project Cover Letter and Supporting Information.pdf 223.23MB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Please see attached cover letter and supporting information contained in the associated appendices.
Signature
By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief'; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• 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:
Joey Lawler
Signature
-W LAWLIr�-
Date
1/15/2025
