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Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
June 12, 2001
Cumberland County
DWQ Project # 001100
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Erich Hoffman
Public Works Business Center
Department of the Army
XVIII Airborne Corps & Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, NC 28907-5000
Dear Mr. Hoffman:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill material in 118 linear feet of streams for the purpose of constructing the
POV 41877 Heavy Drop Rigging Facility at Fort Bragg as described in your revised
application dated February 21, 2001. After reviewing your revised application, we have
decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3289. This
certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 14 when the Corps of Engineers
issues it. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go
ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Water shed regulations. This approval will
expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your
application except as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you
may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be
given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying
with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre,
compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and
(7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all remaining jurisdictional
wetlands and streams to notify the state in order to assure compliance for future wetland
and/or water impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of the date
of this letter or the issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is later).
2. An additional condition is that a final, written stormwater management plan including a
constructed wetland shall be approved by this Office before the impacts specified in this
Certification occur. The stormwater management plan must include plans and
specifications for stormwater management facilities designed to remove 85% TSS
according to the most recent version of the NC DENR Stormwater Best Management
Practices Manual. Also, before any permanent building is occupied at the subject site, the
facilities, as approved by this Office, shall be constructed and operational, and the
Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
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stormwater management plan, as approved by this Office, shall be implemented.
3. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ that all the work included in the 401
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached
form and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an
adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter.
To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless
you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-
9646 or Ken Averitte at our Fayetteville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Kerr T. Stevens
Attachment
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i assume you got their response dated april 20, 2001. i agree that it is still a weak response but don't think
this one is worth the denial fight. why not issue the 401 for the (now minimized) road crossing and impose
stormwater management condition for the entire facility? i think this is the only way we can get on-site
stormwater management for the facility (they probably won't like this either but it gives them a "choice").
please advise. thankx
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Heavy Drop Rigging Facility (HDRF) 401 Certification
Subject: Heavy Drop Rigging Facility (HDRF) 401 Certification
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 200109:43:30 -0400
From: "Hoffman, Erich" <[e-mail]>
To: "'[e-mail]"' <[e-mail]>
John,
Any word on our 401 Certification for HDRF? We sent a letter certified mail
on May 11, 2001.
Please reply ASAP. Thanks.
Erich L. Hoffman
Wildlife Biologist
(PWBC) ENRD, ESB
[phone]
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FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310
April 20, 2001
Public Works Business Center
Mr. John Dorney
Wetlands 401 Unit
Parkview Building
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Dear Mr. Dorney:

Enclosed is our justification for the Heavy Drop Rigging
Facility (HDRF) access road across McPherson Creek, Fort Bragg,
North Carolina. The information we.have provided states our
position for constructing the planned access road in its current
location. We feel the operational requirements for direct
access from the HDRF to the Arrival/Departure Airfield Control
Group Staging Complex is required for safety and security.
In addition, timely and secure rapid departure is dependent
upon the location of the crossing of McPherson Creek as the most
expedient route. The design requirements gave consideration to
proximity to the loads to be rigged, the proximity of the
loading area for the rigged loads, and the required explosive
distance from the adjacent facilities. The proposed access
route between these two points requires this direct connection.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Erich Hoffman,
[phone].
Sincerely,
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Robert L. Shirron
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works
Business Center
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Operational Requirements
The direct access from HDRF to the Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group Staging Complex is
required for safety and security. Munitions are rigged at the HDRF and it would be unsafe to
transport them on the public thoroughfare, Manchester Road. This is also the most secure route
as it affords a threat the least opportunity to interfere with its transport to its point of embarkation.
Design Criteria
The location of the proposed Heavy Drop Rigging Facility is based upon multiple conditions, such
as the proximity to the loads to be rigged, the proximity of the loading area for the rigged loads,
and the required explosive distance from adjacent facilities. One of the requirements for the Heavy
Drop Rigging Facility project is for a direct roadway connection between the proposed facility and
Rifle Range Road. This is needed for the efficient transportation of rigged loads to the loading
ramps adjacent to the flight line. On the Rigging Facility end, the road needs to connect to the
center of the proposed hardstand since rigged loads are prepared on both sides of the facility. On
Rifle Range Road, the most direct connection point is the existing drive in front of the current
rigging facility, which extends about 500' from Rifle Range Road and therefore reduces the
required length of the proposed road. The proposed route between these two points as shown in
the construction plans is the most direct, as it connects the two points in the shortest distance with
the minimum amount of horizontal curvature. Since this road is to serve tractor trailers carrying
rigged loads, the horizontal curves on this route are of great importance due to the limited
maneuverability of the tractor trailer vehicles.
The proposed location of the crossing of McPherson Creek is dependent on the location of the
roadway. Based upon all of the above information, the proposed road and the dependent creek
crossing are already in the most logical location given the use of the facility and the purpose of the
road. Please take this into consideration in reviewing the permit application and allow the crossing
to remain as shown in the construction plans.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Ken Averitte
WO Supervisor: Paul Rawls
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Heavy Drop Rigging Facility at Fort Bragg County Cumberland
Project Number 00 1100 County2
Recvd From APP Region Fayetteville
Received Date 8/22/00 Recvd By Region 2/22/2001
Project Type
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
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Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y (0 N Did you request more Info? 0 Y (0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y OQ N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 35/10/34 Longitude (ddmmss) 79/02/25
Comments:
There are some very reasonable doubts about the need for this crossing_ The justification document
provided at the time of the visit indicates that "it would be unsafe to transport them (munitions) on
the public thoroughfare, Manchester Road." Manchester Road is no longer a public thoroughfare at
this location. The new road would save about 700 -1000 feet travel.
A copy of the justification has been faxed to RCO.
Althouah stream impacts are minimized and affected stream is already degraded- there is need for
additional justification to support this crossing,Iappears to be a convenience issue,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Facility Name Heavy Drop Rigging Facility at Fort Bragg County Cumberland
Project Number 00 1100 Regional Contact: Ken Averitte
Date: 3/5/2001
Comments (continued from page 1):
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cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 2
[Fwd: DWQ Project 001100: heavy drop rigging facility at Ft. Bragg]
Subject: [Fwd: DWQ Project 001100: heavy drop rigging facility at Ft. Bragg]
Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 14:08:52 -0400
From: Cynthia Van Der Wiele <[e-mail]>
Organization: NCDWQ 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
To: [e-mail], [e-mail]
put back in the on hold file??
Subject: Re: DWQ Project 001100: heavy drop rigging facility at Ft. Bragg
Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 13:34:58 -0400
From: Ken Averitte <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
To: Cynthia Van Der Wiele <[e-mail]>
I guess that's right. John had asked them to provide some justification for this
location and they sent in the same old stuff. I don't know what the CO response
was to that, but it looked to me like they hadn't done anything new.
Cynthia Van Der Wiele wrote:
> The info from filemaker says the last action was a hold on March 13, 2001.
> Ken Averitte wrote:
> > This was done some time ago and should be on filemaker. If not, please let
> > me know.
> > Cynthia Van Der Wiele wrote:
> > > Hi Ken,
> > > I am your friendly CO contact person for the Fayetteville R0.
> > > Apparently no staff report has been received on this project. I need a
> > > recommendation as to what to do regarding the 401 for this.
> > > Please respond as soon as you can.
> > > Thanks,
> > > Cynthia
Cynthia Van Der Wiele <[e-mail]>
Environmental Specialist
NCDWQ 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 13, 2001
DWQ Project # 001100
Cumberland County
CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Erich Huffman
Public Works Business Center
Dept of the Army
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
Dear Mr. Huffman:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your plans for the discharge of fill material into 112
linear feet of streams located at Heavy Drop Rigging Facility in Cumberland County for road construction as
described in your application dated February 21, 2001. Insufficient evidence is present in our files to
conclude that your project must be built as planned in waters and/or wetlands in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0506. Therefore, unless modifications of the proposal are made as described below, we will
have to move toward denial of your 401 Certification as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0507(e) and will place
this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional information, we are requesting (by copy of
this letter) that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers place your project on administrative hold.
Please provide us with information supporting your position that states your project must be
constructed as planned and that you have no practicable alternative to placing fill in these waters and/or
wetlands. Specifically can you transport this material along Manchester Road? Since this road is no longer
a public thoroughfare, this should remove your previously stated concern
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of this expressed in
your recent written justification for the road. Any documentation such as maps and narrative that you can
supply to address alternative designs for your project may be helpful in our review of your 401 Certification
information to me and to Ken Averitte of the Fayetteville Regional Office at [phone]. If we do not
hear from you in three weeks, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will
consider the project as withdrawn. I can be reached at 919-733-9646 if you have any questions.
cc: Fayetteville DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington Field Office Corps of Engineers
Central Files
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TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Ken Averitte
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Pahl Rawls
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Heavy Drop Rigging Facility at Fort Bragg
Project Number 00 1100
Recvd From APP
Received Date 8/22/00
Project Type
County Cumberland
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Region Fayetteville
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
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MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Coed 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 35/10/34 Longitude (ddmmss) 79/02/25
Comments:
There are some very reasonable doubts about the need for this Crossing.. The justification document
provided at the time of the visit indicates that "it would be unsafe . transport them (munitions) on
the public thorougtifarB., Manchester Roan." Manchester Road is no longer a public thoroughfare at
this location. The new roars would save about 700 -1000 feet travel.
A copy of the justification has been faxed to RCO.
Although stream impacts are minimized, and affected stream is already degraded. there is need for
additional.*ustification to support this crossing, It appears to be a convenience issue.
Recvd By Region 2/22/2001
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Operational Requirements
The direct access from HDRF to the Arriv2110eparture Airfield Control Group Staging Complex is
required for safety and security. Munitions are rigged at the HDRF and it would be unsafe to
transport them on the public thoroughfare, Manchester Road. This is also the most secure route
as it affords a threat the least opportunity to interfere with its transport to its point of embarkation.
Design Criteria
The location of the proposed Heavy Drop Rigging Facility is based upon multiple conditions, such
as the proximity to the loads to be rigged, the proximity of the loading area for the rigged loads,
and the required explosive distance from adjacent facilities. One of the requirements for the Heavy
Drop Rigging Facility project is for a direct roadway connection between the proposed facility and
Rifle Range Road. This Is needed for the efrlclent transportation of rigged loads to the loading
ramps adjacent to the flight line. On the Rigging Facility end, the road needs to connect to the
center of the proposed hardstand since rigged bads are prepared on both sides of the facility. On
We Range Road, the most direct connection point is the Existing drive in front of the current
rigging facility, which extends about 500' from We Range Road and therefore reduces the
required length of the proposed road. The proposed route between these two points as shown in
the construction plans is the most direct, as it connects the two points in the shortest distance with
the minimum amount of horizontal curvature. Since this road is to serve tractor trailers carving
rigged loads, the horizontal curves on this route are of great Importance due to the limited
maneuverability of the tractor trailer vehicles.
The proposed location of the crossing of McPherson Creek is dependent on the location of the
roadway. Based upon all of the above information, the proposed road and the dependent creek
crossing are already in the most logical location given the use of the facility and the purpose of the
road. Please take this into consideration in reviewing the permit application and allow the crossing
to remain as shown in the construction plans.
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OPerational Requirements
The direct access from HDRF to the AnivaVDeparture rfield Control Group Staging Complex is
required for safety and security. Munitions are rigged at the HDRF and it would be unsafe to
transport them on the public thoroughfare, Manchester oad, This Is 20o the most secure route
as it affords a threat the least opportunity to interfere with is transport to its point of embarkation.
Design Criteria
The location of the proposed Heavy Drop Rigging Facil' is based upon multiple conditions, such
as the proximity to the loads to be rigged, the proximity the loading area for the rigged loads,
and the required explosive distance from adjacent facllftfJn
One of the requirements for the Heavy
Drop Rigging Facility project Is for a direct roadway con ction between the proposed facility and
Rifle Range Road. This Is needed for the efficient iroortation of rigged loads to the loading
ramps adjacent to the ftigM line. On the Rigging Facilend, the road needs to conned to the
center of the proposed hardstand since rigged loads arrepared on both sides of the facility. On
Rifle Range Road, the most direct connection point is a existing drive in front of the current
rigging facility, which extends about 500' from Rifle nge Road and
therefore reduces the
required length of the proposed road. The proposed ro between these two points as shown In
the construction plant, is the most direct, as it connects two points in the shortest distance with
the minimum amount of horizontal curvature. Since thoad is to serve tractor trailers carrying
rigged loads, the horizontal curves on this route art, ' great importance due to the limited
maneuverability of the tractor trafler vehicles.
The proposed location of the crossing of McPherson Cn
roadway, Based upon all of the above information, the F
crossing are already in the most logical location given the
road. Please take this Into consideration in reviewing the
to remain as shown in the construction plans.
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used road and the dependent creek
of the facility and the purpose of the
lit application and allow the crossing
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS AND FORT BRAGG
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310
February 21, 2001
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
Public Works Business Center
Mr. John R. Dorney <26 L
North Carolina Department of <,
Environmental and Natural Resources
ATTN: Wetlands Unit
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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Enclosed is the new box culvert design location, as part of the
Heavy Drop Rigging Facility access road, that crosses over McPherson
Creek on Fort Bragg. These changes reflect our application DWQ#
001100. The design modification resulted in a net loss of stream
impacts of approximately 118 feet as opposed to the original 197
linear foot impact.
Design changes reflect box culvert and access road relocation on
McPherson Creek. In the original design the box culvert involved the
meandering portion of McPherson Creek. However, the new box culvert
location is south of the meander. In summary, approximately 112 feet
of stream will be culverted.
The designs show the project layout plan and new plans depict new
box culvert location. Since the linear stream impacts are less than
150 feet, we understand no compensatory mitigation is required. As
such, please process our 401 application promptly.
If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Erich
Hoffman, [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert L. Shirron
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works
Business Center

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Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Robert L. Shirron
Col. U.S. Army
Director of Public Works
Business Center
XVHI Airborne Corps & Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, NC 28907-5000
Dear Col. Shirron:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 30, 2000
DWQ # 001100
Cumberland County
On August 22, 2000 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of an
application regarding your plan to fill a stream for the purpose of installing a box culvert in
McPhearson Creek for access road construction to the POV41877, Heavy Drop Rigging Facility
at Fort Braga in Cumberland County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these acres.
The following questions will need to be addresses before we can process this application:
1. What length of stream will be culverted? If the length to be impacted exceeds 150 feet
(as indicated on page 2 of the form), then compensatory stream mitigation will be
required at a 1:1 ratio.
2. Please discuss why the existing roads cannot be used instead of constructing a new road.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions or would require copies of
our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when this
information is received. If we do not hear from you by writing within three (3) weeks we will
assume you no longer want to pursue the project and will consider it withdrawn.
cerely,
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cc: Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Fayetteville Corps of Engineers
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Wetlands/401 Unit • 4401 Reedy Creek Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS AND FORT BRAGG
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28307-5000
July 22, 2000
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
Public Works Business Center
Mr. John Dorney n n '? O O
NC Division of Water Quality ?Itl
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 a_
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Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Enclosed is an application for Section 401 certffic 11,1tov,
fill and redirect the stream bed by installing a box culvert in
McPherson Creek as part of constructing and access road to the PN
41877, Heavy Drop Rigging Facility, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A
map and project plan is included.
Also enclosed are copies of replies from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and the State Historic Preservation Officer.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Erich L.
Hoffman at [phone].
Sincerely,
C/
obert L. Shirron
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works
Business Center
Enclosures
PAYMENT
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #f): 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL HANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: -Colonel Robert L. Shirron
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Public Wnr s Business Cpntpr (PWBC). Attn: AFZA-PW
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: FAt Bra STATE: North Carolina ZIP CODE: 28'lin
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE) :
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME): N/A (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: u/A
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Cumberland NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: FQrt BraQg-
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) : Northeast corner of Manchester Impact Area, south of
Manchester road, across McPherson Creek between the Individual Ready Company (IRC)
and PoRe Airforce Base Adiarent to th rrival/?Partnrp Airfipld Control Grnun (A/DACG)

facilities at Green Ramp- Popp Airfnrrp Rasp, N('
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Mcpherson Creek
RIVER BASIN: lirrla River part of rho rap-Fear BiYQr 8a?;p
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [XI IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
M_z.NAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ ] NO [XI
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTLL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [XJ NO [ J IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): At numerous other locations on Fort Bragg but not at this location.
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [X)f NO [ J IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
More requests are likely for other locations on Fort Bragg
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 160.000 (Fort SraggI
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0 acres. No jurisdictional wetlands on site, only US open waters.
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
Width of road plus back slope.
FILLING: 130' stream channel hackfilFjYe®AVATION: N/A
FLOODING: N/A OTHER: ;i,?t- 13 , 131.23' be;; eeTver-t
DRAINAGE:
N/A
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: No riparian
wPtl nd h hit t will he imparted, only 197 51 linear-faet Qf
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: 147 51 FT AFTER: III-?,I FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 45' for 10-year FT
WIDTH AFTER: With at high water elevation will be esentially the same. FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: AFTER: FT
(2) STRE3,2M CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM' (CHECK A.i_,L THAT Ap.PTY)
t c PIPE C .NNEL: XX
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: ? PLACEMENT OF
Cn.NNEL EXCAVATION: XX CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Installing a box culvert into Mcpherson Creek
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
W UkT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY): Proposed road goes directly over that portion of the streambed in the area
of the box culvert. it will be backfilled during the construct-ion process, Frminment
will likely he a track hoe or back hoe with a front Pnd loader as well as truck or
track mounted crane to lift h culvert into place, its precast Concrete tr„cks
will he rPniHred as well ns other Parthwork equipment used for s nvation and compaction.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To install a box culvert along, spherson (rPPk
and to construct a paved access road over the creek to allow for traffic access tp_
the Heavy Drop Rigging Facility.
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS):
The access road is the most direct and expedient route from Heavy Drop Rigging Facility
fn rhP (A/DArr) gaG111ty CrGQP v mps Pope Airfor?P Rase mr.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL. HABITAT
IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: January 26, 1995 sent t1SFWS a R;n1ngi,a1 AgRaRRM?.(tATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.) See USFWS reply February 13, 1995.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: ?+.ma 97, lggh sent SHPO the cultural resources survey report.
See SHPOfrre-ply dated August 2t, 1996. ?f
jri? 17` 0 gr+??Ep C ?? PI?e F?l? EtV FU ?? ?u ek4 Sstg t T?:Lt' SSt°rbr places
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? were identified.
YES [9 NO [j (IF NO, GO TO 18) Federal Property
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL,
POLICY ACT?
YES [4 NO [I
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [j NO 12 Fort Bragg prepared a Environmental Assessment in compliance with
the National Environmental Policy Act.
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 19, 18, 21, 26,
29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1
INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
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b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? The surrounding property
is used for military training,
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMtNT
PROGRAM.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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4 ' DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS AND FORT BRAGG
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28307-5000
REPLY TO 12 OCT 1995
ATTENTION OF:
Directorate of Public Works
and Environment
Ms. L. K. Mike Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Dear Ms. Gantt:
On January 26, 1995, we sent you a project description and
biological assessment for a project to construct an arrival/
departure airfield control group staging complex at Fort Bragg,
North Carolina. You responded with a concurrence letter on
February 13, 1995.
The latest project design indicates approximately five
additional acres of pines in stand 9034 will be removed for
construction of a building and fenced compound (enclosure 1).
This stand consists of 54 year-old loblolly pines which occur
within a half-mile of red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) cluster 260.
A surplus of forage habitat will remain (enclosure 2).
Endangered plants do not occur in the affected area. St.
Francis' Satyr habitat does not occur in the affected area.
Based on the information provided above, the project will
have "no effect" on endangered plants or on the Saint Francis'
Satyr; and will "not likely adversely affect" the endangered RCW.
This information is provided in compliance with Section 7 of
The Endangered Species Act. Please provide a response to our
findings.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Terry Myers at
[phone].
Sincerely,
V James R. Hougnon
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works
and Environment
Enclosures
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636.3726
December 11, 1995

James R. Hougnon, Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works and Environment
Headquarter, XVIII Airbourne Corps and Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307-5000
Dear Colonel Hougnon:
The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the October
12, 1995 revision to the January 26, 1995 biological assessment for
a project to construct an arrival /departure airfield control group
staging complex at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Our comments are
provided in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
The revised information indicates that an additional five acres of
pines in stand 9034 will be removed for the construction of a
building and fenced compound; however, the foraging analysis
indicates that a surplus of foraging habitat will still exist post
project. Based on the Service's February 13, 1995 concurrence
letter, the surplus of foraging habitat and the fact that no active
red-cockaded woodpecker cluster sites will be impacted, we concur
that this project is not likely to adversely affect the red-
cockaded woodpecker (Pico ides borealis) or any other Federally-
listed species.
We believe that the requirements of Section 7 of the Act have been
satisfied. We remind you that obligations under Section 7
consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals
impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or
critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this
action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered
in this review; (3) a new species listed or critical habitat
determined they may be affected by the identified action.
continued cooperation with our agency.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact
Candace Martino or Ken Graham at 919-856-4520. Thank you for your
Sincerely,
Cherry Green
Acting Supervisor
-,Y FWS/R4:CMARTINO:cm:12-11-95:919-856-4520:WP51\FTBRAGG\STAGE-CX.NE
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
August 2, 1996
James R. Hougnon
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works and Environment
Department of the Army
XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, NC 28307-5000
Re: Luzon Drop Zone & Rhine Landing Zone
expansion, Camp Mackall, Scotland and
Cumberland Counties, ER 96-8180, ER 97-7008
Dear Colonel Hougnon:
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
Thank you for your letter of June 27, 1996, transmitting the survey report by the
Chicora Foundation, Inc., concerning the above project.
For purposes of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act, we concur that the following property is eligible for the National Register of
Historic Places under the criterion cited:
31 SC88, Criterion D--Archaeological remains may contribute to a better
understanding of seasonal and long term occupations associated with the
Early Archaic through Early Woodland periods.
The following properties were determined not eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places:
31SC66, 68, 71, 72, 75, 87, 91-102--Lack of research potential
31 CD455-457--Lack of research potential
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2507

51,-1 /3
Col. James R. Hougnon
August 2, 1996, Page 2
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerll?y,
GU? v _.
avid Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc: "Wayne Boyko
Chicora Foundation, Inc.
Requirements Under New Nationwide Permit #14
1. No mitigation plan is proposed because no wetlands are being impacted.
2. A delineation of wetlands/waters of U.S. is provided.
3. Permanent waters are being minimized by limiting the back slope fill of old stream channel.
4. The project site is not in a 100-year floodplain.
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Enclosure #
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS AND FORT BRAGG
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310
NEPLYTO Januarv 25. 2nn1
ATTENTION OF:
Public Works Business Center
Mr. John R. Dorney
North Carolina Department of
Environmental and Natural Resources
ATTN: Wetlands Unit
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dear Mr. Dorney:
JAN ? 1 ?001
Enclosed is the new box culvert design location, as part of the
Heavy Drop Rigging Facility access road, that crosses over McPherson
Creek on Fort Bragg. These changes reflect our application DWQ#
001100. The design modification resulted in a net loss of stream
impacts of approximately 118 feet as opposed to the original 197
linear foot impact.
Design changes reflect box culvert and access road relocation on
McPherson Creek. In the original design the box culvert involved the
meandering portion of McPherson Creek. However, the new box culvert
location is south of the meander. In summary, approximately 112 feet
of stream will be culverted.
The designs show the project layout plan and new plans depict new
box culvert location. Since the linear stream impacts are less than
150 feet, we understand no compensatory mitigation is required. As
such, please process our 401 application promptly.
If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Erich
Hoffman, [phone].
Sincerely,
`Robert L. Shirron
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works
Business Center
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HEADQUARTERS, XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS AND FORT BRAGG
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28307-5000
July 22, 2000
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
Public Works Business Center
Mr. John Dorney
NC Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Dear Mr. Dorney:
WTI ANDS G S? ?p?c r
w?ER OF;IITI a ;
Enclosed is an application for Section 401 certification to
fill and redirect the stream bed by installin a box culvert in
McPherson Creek as part of constructing and access roa o he PN
41877, Heavy Drop Rigging Facility, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A
map and project plan is included.
Also enclosed are copies of replies from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and the State Historic Preservation Officer.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Erich L.
Hoffman at [phone].
Sincerely,
0 0 110 0
io"ber--PL. Shirron
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works
Business Center
Enclosures
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DEM ID: ® 0 1 • O O CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 14
.PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION.,
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL 2?12?jAG ?rri wnc r_uniiv
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COLLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION O EFI!?kONM&NTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT. II55 ??''77 l?'
1. OWNERS NAME: Colonel Robert L Shirron J 1
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WATER OUF,LiTY St-CI l-
2. MAILING ADDRESS:
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Fort Bragg STATE: North Carolina ZIP CODE: 2931n
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME): N/A (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: N/A
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Cumberland NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Fort Rrngg
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PECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) : Northeast corner of Manchester Impact Area, south of
Manchester road, across Mcpherson Creek between the Individual Ready Company (IRC)
and Pope Airforce Base Adjacen to he A rival/part„rP AirfiPlrl Control Creep (A/DACG)
facilities at Green Ramp, Pope Airforce Rase- Nf
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Mcpherson Creek
RIVER BASIN: 1,itt1P u;.,ar ..art of th" Cape Fe Zr Ri"or Rncin
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [X) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [X)
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ J IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): At numerous other locations on Fort Bragg but not at this location.
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL, PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [X)g NO [ ) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
More requests are likely for other locations on Fort Bragg.
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 160.000 (Port Bra_
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0 acres. No jurisdictional wetlands on site, only US open waters.
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OUT IN WETLANDS.
IMPACTS):
The access road is the most direct and expedient route from Heavy Drop Rigging Facility
rn rha (A /nerC) Va 111t r r FafRp Pope Airforre Ra_c_a-,?4r
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT
IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: January 26. 1995 sent IJSFWS 3 Riningir l Ayygry„,,,,(tATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.) See USFWS reply February 13, 1995.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: Tuna 77. 1996 sent SHPO the cultural resources survey report.
See SHPO reply dated August 2, 1996. QQff17NO ?r fEp ?Jt ?? PI ?? E P 1? T Et F ? F?lI S?t6? Z'H r6? Places
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? were identified.
YES [9 NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18) Federal Property
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [I NO [ ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [] NO [$ Fort Bragg prepared a Environmental Assessment in compliance with
the National Environmental Policy Act.
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS AND FORT BRAGG
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 26307-5000
REPLY TO 1 2 0 C T 1995
ATTENTION OF:
Directorate of Public Works
and Environment
Ms. L. K. Mike Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Dear Ms. Gantt:
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On January 26, 1995, we sent you a project description and
biological assessment for a project to construct an arrival/
departure airfield control group staging complex at Fort Bragg,
North Carolina. You responded with a concurrence letter on
February 13, 1995.
The latest project design indicates approximately five
additional acres of pines in stand 9034 will be removed for
construction of a building and fenced compound (enclosure 1).
This stand consists of 54 year-old loblolly pines which occur
within a half-mile of red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) cluster 260.
A surplus of forage habitat will remain (enclosure 2).
Endangered plants do not occur in the affected area. St.
Francis' Satyr habitat does not occur in the affected area.
Based on the information provided above, the project will
have "no effect" on endangered plants or on the Saint Francis'
Satyr; and will "not likely adversely affect" the endangered RCW.
This information is provided in compliance with Section 7 of
The Endangered Species Act. Please provide a response to our
findings.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Terry Myers at
[phone].
Sincerely,
V James R. Hougnon
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works
and Environment
Enclosures
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
December 11, 1995
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James R. Hougnon,-Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works and Environment
Headquarter, XVIII Airbourne Corps and Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307-5000
Dear Colonel Hougnon:
The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the October
12, 1995 revision to the January 26, 1995 biological assessment for
a project to construct an arrival/departure airfield control group
staging complex at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Our comments are
provided in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
The revised information indicates that an additional five acres of
pines in stand 9034 will be removed for the construction of a
building and fenced compound; however, the foraging analysis
indicates that a surplus of foraging habitat will still exist post
project. Based on the Service's February 13, 1995 concurrence
letter, the surplus of foraging habitat and the fact that no active
red-cockaded woodpecker cluster sites will be impacted, we concur
that this project is not likely to adversely affect the red-
cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) or any other Federally-
listed species.
We believe that the requirements of Section 7 of the Act have been
satisfied. We remind you that obligations under Section 7
consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals
impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or
critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this
action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered
in this review; (3) a new species listed or critical habitat
determined they may be affected by the identified action.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact
Candace Martino or Ken Graham at 919-856-4520. Thank you for your
continued cooperation with our agency.
Sincerely,
Cherry Green
Acting Supervisor
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Govemor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
August 2, 1996
James R. Hougnon
Colonel, U.S. Army
Director of Public Works and
Department of the Army
XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort
Fort Bragg, NC 28307-5000
Environment
Bragg
Re: Luzon Drop Zone & Rhine Landing Zone
expansion, Camp Mackall, Scotland and
Cumberland Counties, ER 96-8180, ER 97-7008
Dear Colonel Hougnon:
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
Thank you for your letter of June 27, 1996, transmitting the survey report by the
Chicora Foundation, Inc., concerning the above project.
For purposes of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act, we concur that the following property is eligible for the National Register of
Historic Places under the criterion cited:
31 SC88, Criterion D--Archaeological remains may contribute to a better
understanding of seasonal and long term occupations associated with the
Early Archaic through Early Woodland periods.
The following properties were determined not eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places:
31 SC66, 68, 71, 72, 75, 87, 91-102--Lack of research potential
31 CD455-457--Lack of research potential
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
3 109 East Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 g??9
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Col. James R. Hougnon
August 2, 1996, Page 2
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sivrcer ly,
avid Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc: "Wayne Boyko
Chicora Foundation, Inc.

Requirements Under New Nationwide Permit #14
1. No mitigation plan is proposed because no wetlands are being impacted.
2. A delineation of wetlands/waters of U.S. is provided.
3. Permanent waters are being minimized by limiting the back slope fill of old stream channel.
4. The project site is not in a 100-year floodplain.
Enclosure #
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Re: FRO Tracking Notice, 2/14/01
Subject: Re: FRO Tracking Notice, 2/14/01
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 16:51:49 -0500
From: Ken Averitte <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
To: cyndi karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi, I don't have the application. I've checked all my piles of files and can't locate it. Please fax me
something and I'll be glad to do it.
cyndi karoly wrote:
Hi Ken.
Below is this week's 401 Tracking Notice for the Winston-Salem Regional Office. The Central Office
has not received your recommendations
for this project as of February 14, 2001. If you have not received this application, please try to
contact me by e-mail. We are still in the
process of settling in from the move, and we don't yet have a fax machine or fax number.
Furthermore, I do not have a working phone
and may not get mine connected for several more days. Therefore, if you need material from the
file, let me know by e-mail, and we'll
compare notes. I'll get the info to you somehow. Please take note of the date received in the Central
Office and the 60-day clock projection.
If we do not have your comments by two weeks before the clock expires, we may have to prepare the 401
without incorporating your comments,
in order to avoid waiving the 401. Two weeks from today, the application will be forwarded to the
appropriate Central Office staff member
(Cynthia Vanderwiele) if we do not have Regional Office comments by then. The CO staff will then
consult you if time allows and make a
recommendation on the 401 to John Dorney.
TRACKING:
DWQ No. Project County Permit Type Received Expires
00-1100 Heavy Drop Rigging Facility at Fort Bragg, Cumberland Co., NW 14, revised info received
1/31/01 3/31/01
Please use the staff recommendation sheet in Filemaker Pro, and then notify me that the report has been
filed. My e-mail address is
[e-mail] or you can call me (when my phone works again) at 919-733-9721.
There are no tardy projects for your region this week.
Thanks very much for your attention and patience with the big move.
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