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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
41 1 on District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
7 > e??lilmton, North Carolina 28402-1890
Action ID N 3,01TW November 14, 1991
PUBLIC NOTICE
HARNETT COUNTY, POST OFFICE Box 759, Lillington, North Carolina 27546,
have applied for a Department of the Army (DA) permit PLACE FILL MATERIAL IN
WETLANDS OF WEST BUIES, BUIES CREEK AND NORTHEAST HARNETT COUNTY ASSOCIATED
WITH INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVEN MILE REGIONAL INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM NEAR
LILLINGTON, Harnett County, North Carolina.
The purpose of this notice is to amend Public Notice dated July 3, 1991,
for the Cape Fear Regional Wastewater Interceptor System. The location of the
regional wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and a portion of the interceptor
sewer has been modified. The WWTP has been moved approximately 0.8 mile
downstream of the original location and the 27-inch line has been replaced by
a 16-inch force line. Enclosed is a copy of the amended map sheet that shows
the modifications described.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Michael Taylor, until 4:15 p.m.,
December 12, 1991 or telephone [phone].
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
Dr. G. Wayne Wright
Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
Dear Dr. Wright:
October 11, 1991
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, Secretary
In keeping with your request, this office has circulated to interested
state review agencies U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice Action ID.
199101511 dated July 3, 1991 which describes a project proposal by Harnett
County. The project, involving some 38 acres of impacts to forested wetlands
in the construction of an eleven mile regional sewage interceptor system, is
located along West Buies and Buies Creek, near Lillington, in Harnett County.
During the course of the review, four of the ten responding agencies
submitted written comments. The most significant negative comment is that of
the Wildlife Resources Commission. Since the response of that agency was
received on August 19, the writer contacted the WRC on October 10 to determine
if any resolution had been reached. The WRC reports no change in its earlier
position. The comments of the responding agencies follows:
Wildlife Resources Commission - in the referenced memorandum, discusses
the "ongoing consultation with project sponsors" and that negotiations
reached a point such that a "conditional concurrence" to a revised EA
was submitted on August 16. However, the Commission now prefers to
see a detailed alternative systems analysis prior to making a final
recommendation. We note that the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
takes a similar position;
Division of Environmental Management - for the record, issued Sec-
tion 401 Water Quality Certification No. 2632 'for this project on
September 26. It is noted that the Certification requires mitiga-
tion (to be addressed later in an EA);
Division of Parks and Recreation
fragmentation, the direct impact
that will extend well beyond the
loss, etc;
- expresses strong concern over
on 38 acres and secondary impacts
actual clearing because of canopy
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 276r-7687 Telephone [phone]

Dr. G. Wayne Wright
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October 11, 1991
Division of Highways - reminds the applicant that highway crossings
of the interceptor line must be reviewed and approved by an
encroachment agreement through the local District Highway office.
The writer appreciates the enormous amount of effort that has gone forth
in bringing the project to this stage, by the applicant and the various state
and Federal agencies. We also understand the position of those agencies that
express concern or request consideration of alternatives. Therefore, a clear
cut positive or negative response may not be appropriate at this time. It is
suggested that the Corps lead the applicant in providing information requested
and/or explaining why another alternative of less impact is not practical.
Should you require additional input from the state on this matter, do not
hesitate to contact this office or the commenting agencies.
Very sincerely,
4 . Parker, Jr.
Inla d '404 Coordinator
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cc: Wildlife Resources Commission
Division of Environmental Management v
Division of Parks & Recreation
Division of Transportation
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CAPE FEAR REGIONAL WASTEWATTM INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM
The osc of thus attachment to the ermh a placation for the discharge of dredged or fill
mitiga?n,Land consuuciion ac ivities proposed for el-lands hpe Fearbk? egional Wass watee-r'
Interceptor System,
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alternative chosen n serve
Angier, Town of Coats, an(
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miles ur30 through 15-incr
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describe the alternative an
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locations for t.hc Iatercepte
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tat impacts. sting easements and rs ht of ways were utilized k the placement
ah fR,r? a n?.8 n le) from the existtnS lawn of Angier NVWTP to the
of West Buiet Creek and placement of tha 30-, 27•, and 15-inch ?r avi sewerjh(e,3
tht: ring Buies Creek - Coals WWTP to the prula?.Ised regio NWTr' •natiye for IIre location of the remaining I5-, 18-, 21-, and 24-inch Gravity sewer,
4)atcenn? e loa locations reviewedr?a rthe Wust Buiees Cx k Intern pt rhaei?aetlands.
The first alternative was to utilize e;dst easements arld right of ways. This alternative would
require a, combination of PUMP stationssorce mains, and gravity sewers to convey the
wastewater. The following advantage of this alternative was:
1. Minimized wetland disturbance
The following disadvantages of this el i.ornadve were.
I,The ror•ce mains and g?ravity sewers would be located along existing roads therefore
requiring a system on_both silos of West Buies Creek to service the entire 201 planning
arcs.
2. Fqn-p a siugher yearly a high operating initial cost compared with gravity sewer at average depths along
wal.
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3.PLnnp statlons are less reliable than gravity sewers and failure could cause unt.rea•ttid
sewage to be discharged to the surface waters.
4.1:nrce mains are difficult to tie into therefore increasing the cost fur existi ng and future
users to utilize the wastewater facility.
The second alternative was to locate the gravity sewer outside of the West Ailiei Creek
wetlands, The roll owing advantage of this alternative was:
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1, Minimize wetland disturbance.
The following disadvantages of this alternative were:
1.T lie. wide wetlands would require a separate sewer on each side of the wetland boundaries
in order to bgrve the 201 planning area.
2.1f the sewer is place4 on only one side of the wetland the line would be forced into dcoper
depths which would increase the cost of the sewer
3.If nstni a.M11typltahelengonly f the side and ould be increased crossed where would increasef the
depth and cost.
4.Rasements would be roq irod within usable land of private property owners, The
easements would rnirici the use of the private owners land and therefore increase the cost
of the easement,
The third and chosen alternative wa.4 locating the gravity sewer within the West Buies Creek
wetlands and mitigate the impacts. The following advantages of this alternative wcrc:
1.Maximum service o the 201 Vanning area at the minimum cost because one sewrr call 131e
utilized lxy berth sites of the stream grid simple connections should be possible without the
use of pump stations and force mKina.
2.Minimize the impact to private owners use of the land.
3.7he length and depth of the sewer was minimized because the natural grr and is at the
lowest elevation and necessary crossing of the streams were accomplished in a shorter
distance, 4.11eduecd the dumber of existing and future pump stations thm alleviating potential
environmental hazards since the gravity sewer is more reliable than pump stations to
convey wastewater.
The following disiadvantaga or this alternative was;
1. Disturbance of wetlands,
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in re.wgarilion of the insp ol-tanee of wetlands (in partleulgx forested wetlands) to the natural
habitat alo the West Buies Creek wL4 the protection of c?ewrastmnm surface watch's a
mitigation plan was developed to minimize impacts during and after construction of the
interceptor system, This mitigation plan is presented in the EA and summarized in the FNSI.
Following is a general description of the wnatraietion activities anticipated for development of
the lutereeptor System The final means and methods of construction will ln: determined by
the mu tract.ar performing the wor>,
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o '1l he surveyors will stake out the manhole locations in the field.
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o The contractor will place the appropriate sediment and erosion controls,
17 The permanent twenty (20) feet easement will be cleared and grubbed,
o Portions of the trench will be excavated and the material tempporarily laCCd within the
fr2 (40) feet temporary construction easement. If required fu Listall?he sewer, select
trees will be cleared Outside of. the permanent twenty ?W) feet easement but within the
forty (40) feet temporary easwuwa
o The rower and manholes will be installed and tested.
n Upon plc?c cnt of the gravity sewers, the excavated material will be placed hack into the
trench anti all disturbed area will be gradod back to existing elevations,
o The contractor will temporarily seed steep slopes immediately upon completion of
back rill ing.
o All dimrbed areas will be permanently seedc-d upon acceptance of the sewer installation.
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CAPE FEAR REGIONAL WASTEWATER DrI79CEPTOR SYSTEM
Location of Spoil Area
The excavated material not used ab baekfill in the sewer izewh will be baulod awa and
dispaeed of In an upland location. The contractor will be responsible for proper disposal and
encouraged to have the dix usaI location apprrved b the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The
eatechbical report shows that most of the exeavated?matadal will. bo adequate for trench
itWill. Since the rna ority of the soil will be placed back into the excavated trench, there
should be only a smallJquantity of spoil materfal.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY a?. 199'
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers'
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 Action ID. 199101511 JU-J! 91
PUBLIC NOTICE
HARNETT COUNTY, Post Office Box 759, Lillington, North Carolina 27546,
has applied for a Department of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIAL IN
WETLANDS OF WEST BUIES, BUIES CREEK AND NORTHEAST HARNETT COUNTY ASSOCIATED
WITH INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVEN MILE REGIONAL INTERSECTOR SYSTEM NEAR
LILLINGTON, Harnett County, North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show the proposed construction of a wastewater treatment plant
near the conflunce of Buies Creek and the Cape Fear River. The plant site
consists of 20 acres of predominantly Oak/Hickory forest. Approximately 7
acres are to be cleared for construction of the proposed wastewater treatment
facilities, and the remainder of the tract is to be undisturbed. The nearest
residence is approximately 2,200 feet from the proposed treatment facilities,
and adequate distance and sufficient tree buffer exist to avoid adverse
aesthetic impacts. Approximately 52,280 linear feet of interceptors are to be
placed along West Buies and Buies Creek to transport wastewater to the 1.5 mgd
sub-regional treatment facility. Approximately 38 acres of forested wetlands
are to be disturbed to contruct the proposed transport system. Three
alternative alignments were considered by the applicant. Although the
selected alignment does involve disturbance of wetlands, it minimizes impacts
to private property owners and provides effective service to the planning
area, at minimum cost, as one sewer can be utilized by both sides of the
stream and reduce the number of existing and future pump stations. The
purpose of the work is to provide for an improved, efficient public wastewater
treatment plant and sewer line system. Plans showing the work are included
with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No DA
permit will be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal
has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor will a DA permit be issued
until the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM) has
determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as required by
PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the
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comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District. Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archaeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer, based on available information, is not aware that
the proposed activity will affect species, or their critical habitat,
designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act
of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and, if so, the conditions under
which it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of
the general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national
concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. All
factors which may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the
cumulative effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish
and wildlife values, flood hazards and flood plain values (in accordance with
Executive Order 11988), land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion,
recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs,
safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property
ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For
activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of
the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection
Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any
other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the
District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.

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The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal,
State and local agencies and officials; Indian Tribes and other interested
parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this proposed
activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of Engineers
to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this
proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on
endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental
effects and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are used
in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental
Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments
are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the
overall public interest of the proposed activity.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the DEM issues, denies, or waives State
certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM
considers whether or not the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301,
302, 306, and 307 of the Clean Water Act. The application and this public
notice for the Department of the Army permit serve as application to the DEM
for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be
reviewed at the offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale
Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished
to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after
August 2, 1991.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before July 29, 1991, Attention: Mr. John
Dorney.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will.
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Michael Taylor, until 4:15 p.m.,
August 9, 1991 or telephone [phone].
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
September 26, 1991
Regional Offices J . W. Huffman
Asheville Harnett County
704/251-6208 Post Office Box 759
Fayetteville Lillington, North Carolina 27546
919/486-1541
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Dear Mr. Hoffman:
Mooresville
704/663-1699
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Raleigh Clean Water Act,
919/733-2314 Proposed Cape Fear Regional Wastewater Interceptor
Washington Project # 199101511
919/946-6481 Harnett County
Wilmington
919/395-3900 Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2632 issued
Winston-Salem to Harnett County dated September 26, 1.991.
919/896-7007
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
e age T. Everett
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Fayetteville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pav,
An Equal Opportunity AHirmativc Action limplovcr
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NORTH CAROLINA
Harnett County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued
of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500
and subject to the North Carolina
Management Regulations in 15 NCAC
County pursuant to an application
1991 to construct a 9.9 mile sewe
in conformity with the requirements
and 95-217 of the United States
Division of Environmental
2H, Section .0500 to Harnett
filed on the 8th day of July,
r line and interceptor system.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into the waters of Buies and West
Bries Creeks in conjunction with the proposed regional
interceptor system in Harnett County will not result in a
violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that
this activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307
of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the
application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to
prevent significant increase in turbidity outside the area
of construction or construction related discharge (increases
such that the turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or less
are not considered significant).
2. Mitigation shall be as outlined in the Environmental
Assessment FONSI or as agreed upon by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit.
This the 26 day of September, 1991.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
l
eo e T. Everett, irector
WQC# 2632
STATg o-
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
225 North McDowell Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
July 11, 1991
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Inland "404" Coordinator
SUBJECT: "404" Project Review
Roger N. Schecter
Director
-tea,
The attached U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice Action No. 199101511 dated
July 3, 1991 describing a project proposed by Harnett County is being circulated to
interested state agencies for comments on applicable Section 404 and/or Section 10
permits.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project
and return this form by August 8, 1991. If you have any questions regarding the
proposed project, please contact me at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
VERBAL COMtEN'PS 77This S REPLY office parts the project proposal.
No comment.
Comments on this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed.
Date I
Signed
Aa= ?a ? !Lll??
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT DIPACT
AND ENVIRODZEN`rAL ASSESSMENT

CONSTRUCT A SUBREGIONAL TREATMENT PI
HARNETT COUNTY
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
CONTACT: JOHN R. BLOWE, CHIEF
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AND LOANS SECTION
DIVISION OF ENVIRCHMTEAL MANAGELvlENC
512 N. SALISBURY STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
APRIL 26, 1991

FINDING OF 1\10 SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AND ENVIRMENTAL ASSESSMENT
CONSTRUCT A SUBREGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT
HARNETT COUNTY
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTFiENT OF ENVIROli C T,
HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
CONTACT: JOHN R. BLOWE, CHIEF
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AND LOANS SECTION
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
512 N. SALISBURY STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
APF.IL 26, 1991
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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FNSI)
CONSTRUCT A SUBREGIONAL TREATM a4T PLANT
Title VI of the amended Clean Water Act requires the review and
approval. of environmental information prior to the construction of
publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities financed by the State
Revolving Find (SRF). The proposed project has been evaluated for
compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act and
determined to be a major agency action which will affect the
environment.
Project Applicant: Harnett County, North Carolina
Project Number: CS370454-03
Project Description: The proposed project consists of constructing
a 1.5 mgd subregional wastewater treatment
plant and an interceptor/force main system to
transport the wastewater to serve the Towns of
Coats and Angier, Campbell University, the
Village of Buies Creek, and the environs of
N.E. Harnett County.
Project Cost: The total project cost is. $7,421,034. The
wastewater treatment plant is projected to
cost $4,210,000 and the transport system will
be $3,211,034. The amount to be financed from
the State Revolving Fund is $6,764,784 and the
ineligible portion is $656,250.
The review process indicated that significant adverse environmental
impacts would not occur since mitigative measures will be implemented,
and an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be required. The
decision was based on information in the facilities plan, a public
hearing do=T
ent, and reviews by governmental agencies. An environ-
mental assessment supporting this action is attached. This FNSI
completes the environmental review record, which is available for
inspection at the State Clearinghouse.
No administrative action will be taken on the proposed project for at
least thirty days after notification of the FNSI is published in the
North Carolina Environmental Bulletin.
Sincerely,
George T. rett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
A. Proposed Facilities and Actions
Figures 1-4 identify the location of the proposed wastewater treatment
plant and the transport lines. Figure 5 is a schematic of the proposed
treatment units.
1. Treatment Facilities. The proposed project consists of
constructing a 1.5 mgd subregional treatment facility. Major
components will include an influent pump station with a bar screen
and grit chamber, dual oxidation ditches, dual final clarifiers,
chlorination/dechlorination equipment, aerobic sludge digester/
holding tanks, a laboratory/administration building, and a
blower/maintenance structure. The sludge will be land applied at
the site of Angier's existing land application system. The
effluent will be discharged into the Cape Fear River.
2. Transport Facilities. The wastewater currently being treated
by Angier's land application: system will be diverted to the
subregional treatment facility along the Cape Fear River. This
will require the construction of approximately 45,380 linear feet
of 15 to 24-inch diameter interceptors along West Buies Creek.
Angier's pump station will be retrofitted and 4,700 linear feet of
12-inch force main will be required to convey the wastewater to
the proposed interceptor. The Buies Creek-Coats treatment
facility operated by Harnett County will be abandoned and an
interceptor will convey the wastewater to the subregional
treatment facility. Approximately 6,900 linear feet of 15 to
27-inch interceptor will be installed along Buies Creek to merge
the flow from the Town of Angier with the wastewater from Buies
Creek and Coats.
B. Existing Environment
Topography and Soils. The planning area includes the Towns of
Angier, Coats, Lillington, the Village of Buies Creek, and environs of
N.E. Harnett County. The area lies within the fall zone, which forms
the boundary between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain physiographic
provinces. The topography is generally flat to undulating. The highest
elevations are east of Coats and north of Angier at approximately 300
feet above mean sea level. The lowest elevations are in the Cape Fear
River floodplain, approximately 100 feet above mean sea level. The
primary soil associations are Norfolk Wagram-Faceville, Wickham-Roancke-
Altavista, Cecil-Appling, and Bibb-Chewacla. Soils range from well
drained in uplands to poorly drained in floodplain areas. Soils are
generally acidic with a low shrink-swell potential.
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Surface Waters. Harnett County is located along the Cape Fear River
and downstream of the Lake Jordan Reservoir. The major streams in the
planning area contributing flows to the Cape Fear River are Buies,
Thornton s, and Stewart Creeks. Neither of the three streams is listed
by the Division of Environmental Management as being degraded. There
are three publicly owned wastewater treatment plants in the planning
area. The Town of Angier currently operates a land application
system. The Buies Creek-Coats and the Lillington wastewater treatment
plants both discharge effluent into the Cape Fear River. The Cape Fear
River is classified as a "Class WS-III" stream. This stream
classification has no categorical restrictions on watershed development
or point-source discharges. The flow of the Cape Fear River is
controlled by the Lake Jordan dam. It was concluded in a 1988 report
by the Division of Environmental Management that the level of
wastewater treatment downstream of Lake Jordan was not adequate to
protect water quality standards under various flow scenarios, including
the target flow of 600 c.f.s. This conclusion has led to more
stringent effluent limits for effluent discharges below the Lake Jordan
Reservoir.
Water Supply. The Towns of Coats, Angier, and the Buies Creek area,
with the exception of Keith Hills subdivision and Campbell University,
receive potable water from the Harnett County water system. The Harnett
County water system withdraws its raw water from a location on the Cape
Fear River above the proposed discharge point for the subregional waste-
water treatment plant. Residents of Keith Hills and Campbell University
receive water from a private water system composed of several wells.
An 8.0 mgd regional water plant, with an intake point less than five
miles downstream of the proposed effluent discharge point for the 1.5
mgd wastewater treatment facility, serves most of eastern Harnett
County and neighboring portions of Johnston and Cumberland Counties.
C. Existing Wastewater Facilities
There are three publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities currently
being operated in the N.E. Harnett County area. The Town of Angier
operates a 0.258 mgd land application system which was constructed in
1979. The Buies Creek-Coats Water and Sewer District was established
in 1983 to provide central sewer service for the Town of Coats and the
Village of Buies Creek. The treatment plant serving the area was built
in the 1970's by Campbell University. The existing 0.50 mgd facility
currently serves the Town of Coats, the Village of Buies Creek, the
Campbell University campus, several surrounding university-owned
residences, and the Keith Hill subdivision. An agreement between
Harnett County and Campbell University specifies that the treatment
plant cannot be expanded beyond 0.50 mgd. The purpose of this stipula-
tion was to restrict the use of the plant to serve local wastewater
needs and the Town of Coats. The Town of Lillington currently operates
a 0.480 mgd three-stage lagoon with an effluent discharge into the Cape
Fear River. The facility is currently operating in compliance with the
NPDES permit requirements.
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D. Need for Proposed Facilities and Actions
All of the publicly-owned wastewater treatment plants in the area need
to be upgraded to protect water quality and/or to comply with permit
requirements. For example, the Town of Angier operates a 0.258 mgd
land application system and the 1989 average daily flow exceeded 0.47
mgd, with a maximum daily flow of 1.03 mgd. The Town of Coats,
Campbell University, and the Village of Buies Creek share a 0.50 mgd
facility which was constructed in the early 1970's. The plant is
currently operated by the East Central Water and Sewer District. In
1989 the plant had an average daily flow of 0.411 mgd, with a maximum.
daily flow of 0.964 mgd. Additionally, the plant is prohibited from
treating any industrial wastewater or expanding to serve as a regional
facility. For the above reasons, the proposed 1.5 subregional
treatment facility and transport lines must be constructed to serve
existing and future needs.
E. Alternatives Analysis
The original N.E. Harnett County 201 Facilities Plan was prepared in
1978. The Town of Angier subsequently constructed a 0.258 mgd land
application system with EPA federal funds. Harnett County upgraded the
0.50 mgd treatment plant serving Buies Creek and Campbell University
with funds from the Farmers Home Administration and the State of North
Carolina. In addition, a collection system was constructed for the
Town of Coats to transport wastewater to the upgraded 0.50 mgd facility
in Buies Creek. Adequate wastewater treatment facilities for Angier,
Buies Creek, and Coats need to be provided to serve existing and future
needs. Accordingly, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners accepted
responsibility for the preparation of an amended plan to serve the
conT=ities in the N.E. Harnett County area. The following sun aYy
describes the viable alternatives that were considered for solving the
problems:
1) No-Action. Flows for Angier's land application system has
exceeded the designed hydraulic capacity. The facility serving
Buies Creek, Coats, and surrounding areas does not have adequate
capacity to handle future flows. Therefore, this alternative is
unacceptable because it would restrict growth and result in NPDES
permit violations.
2) Upgrade and Expand Existing Facilities. This alternative would
require Harnett County to upgrade and expand the treatment
facility serving the Buies Creek-Coats area, and Angier would
expand its land application system. The 0.50 mgd facility
operated by the county cannot be expanded due to an agreement with
Campbell University. The facility serving the Town of Angier can
be expanded, but officials have chosen not to implement this
option. It is not the most desired nor the most cost-effective
alternative.
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3) A Land Application System This alternative consists of
expanding I?ngier's spray irrigation system to treat its
wastewater. The Towns of Coats and Lillington, the Village of
Buies Creek, and part of Harnett County would also be served by a
land application system. Lillington's existing lagoon. would be
expanded and converted to a pretreatment lagoon. The treated
effluent would be pumped and sprayed on a site south of the
existing Lilli.ngton facility. It is not the most cost-effective
alternative because lard constraints would require the facility to
be built on the south side of the Cape Fear River, resulting in
significant additional costs for transportation facilities.
4) A_Subregional Treatment Facilitv. The Town of Lillington's
decision to treat its wastewater separately required a
reevaluation of the process and an elimination from consideration
of a regional plant which would serve all of the communities in
the N.E. Harnett County planning area. Emphasis was focused on
providing a plant to serve Angier, Buies Creek-Coats, and a
portion of Harnett Countv. This alternative consisted of
developing a subregional treatment plant on the north side of the
Cape Fear River. The primary focus was to select a site that
minimized transport cost and, at the same time, would allow the
treatment plant to be located in close proximity to the discharge
point at the confluence of Buies Creek and the Cape Fear River.
Some consideration was given during the planning process to
constructing a treatment plant near Thornton Creek with a
discharge into the Cape Fear River. This alternative was not
given further consideration due to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Health's policy of restricting an effluent discharge
closer than five miles to a raw water intake point. It was also
determined that a subregional plant near Thorntons Creek would be
very expensive to construct. Consideration was also given to
collecting the wastewater at Thorntxms Creek and pumping the flow
back to the vicinity of the existing discharge point near Buies
Creek and the Cape Fear River. This is not the most cost-effective
alternative. As a result of the above process, a decision
was made to locate the treatment plant near the confluence of
.Buies Creek and the Cape Fear River. This alternative requires an
interceptor system to be built along West Buies and Buies Creeks
to transport the wastewater from Angier and the Buies Creek-Coats
area to the subregional plant. It is the most cost-effective
alternative examined and it is the selected alternative.
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F. Environmental Consequences, Mitigative Measures
The proposed wastewater treatment plant will be located near the
confluence of Buies Creek and the Cape Fear River. The proposed plant
site consists of 20 acres of predominantly Oak/Hickory forests.
Approximately 7 acres of the total amount will be cleared for the
construction of the proposed wastewater treatment facilities and the
unoccupied portion of the tract will remain undisturbed. The nearest
residence is approximately 2,200 feet from the proposed treatment
facilities and adequate distance and sufficient tree buffer exist to
avoid adverse aesthetic impacts. Approximately 52,280 linear feet of
interceptors will be placed along West Buies and Buies Creeks to
transport wastewater to the 1.5 mgd subregional treatment facility.
This action will require soil disturbing activity in previously cleared
and undisturbed areas. A 40 foot construction corridor and a 20 foot
permanent easement will be required. Approximately 38 acres of
forested wetlands will be disrupted in order to construct the proposed
transport system. Although bottomland hardwoods will be removed, the
interceptor rights-of-way can increase ecotone habitats and allow
colonization by species requiring open areas. The biological
assessment prepared by Robert J. Goldstein and Associates indicated
that the right-of-way is not wide enough to cause functional habitat
fragmentation to birds and m ammials, but amphibians may be adversely
impacted by the removal of forest cover. Secondary and cumulative
impacts to the terrestrial habitats could result from future growth and
development. The Department of Cultural Resources has determined that
the proposed project should have no significant adverse impact to
architectural, historic, or archaeological resources. The Division of
Environmental Health does not object to the project providing that the
discharge point from the 1.5 mgd regional wastewater treatment plant is
not located any closer to the 8.0 mgd raw water intake point downstream
on the Cape Fear River. Implementing the plan should not contravene
any State and Federal air pollution emission limitations. The Division
of Environmental Management's Groundwater Section has determined that
the selected alternative will have a minimum impact upon groundwater.
The Division of Parks and Recreation, the Wildlife Resources
Commission, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reviewed the plan
and raised some concerns about the impact to fish and wildlife.
Specifically, the agencies felt the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker
and the Cape Fear shiner may be impacted. A biological survey concluded
that a contiguous habitat does not exist to support the red-cockaded
woodpecker. Therefore, the project should not have any impact on this
endangered species. Streams were investigated to determine if the Cape
Fear shiner existed in the project area. Accordingly, the endangered
fish was not found, nor was the appropriate habitat discovered.
Further concerns were expressed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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and the Wildlife Resources Commission about the clearing of forested
wetlands. The following mitigative measures will be implemented to
minimize significant adverse short and long-term impacts to wetlands.
1) A sedimentation and erosion control plan will be required to
reduce runoff to nearby streams.
2) Clearing for the interceptor corridor along West Buies and Buies
Creeks will remain at least 50 feet from stream banks to avoid
loss of tree canopy, to prevent bank destabilization, and to allow
deposition of sediments and pollutants.
3) Stream crossings will be minimized to avoid disturbing benthic and
riparian habitats and stream hydrology. Stream crossings will
be oriented perpendicular to the channel and high-quality habitats
such as riffles will be avoided.
4) Compensatory mitigation for unavoidable impacts will involve
reconstruction and enhancement of stream charnels and adjacent
riparian habitat in accordance with Wildlife Resources Commission's
guidelines.
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5) The contractor will be required to replace the mast production of_ VId 610
approximately 38 acres of forested wetlands by planting 17 trees /
per acre of swamp tupelo and 5 trees per acre of water oak. J
6) Construct a chlorination/dechloriration system which will meet
chlorine residual requirements of the NPDES permit. The system
will also include safety features such as a dual backup unit,
automatic switches, automatic shutdown, flow control, and audible
alarms.
7) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will issue an individual permit
to construct the proposed facilities and the required conditions
will be added to the contract specification.
^o) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will complete its final review
of the biological assessment and determine if additional
mitigative measures will be required.
Mitigative measures will be implemented and construction activities
will be conducted in accordance with appropriate guidelines and
required regulations. The project will allow orderly development in
the county and protect water quality in the Cape Fear River.
G. Public Participation, Sources Consulted
A public hearing was held April 30, 1990 on a proposed project in which
the recomiended treatment plant location was the south side of the Cape
Fear River. The Town of Lillington subsequently withdrew its support
for the regional treatment plan, and it became more cost effective to
locate the treatment plant on the north side of the Cape Fear River.
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Accordingly, the N.E. Harnett County Facilities Plan was revised and a
public hearing was held December 3, 1990. The hearing was advertised
for 30 days. There was a substantial amount of opposition presented at
the hearing to the proposed project, and the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners voted to continue the hearing on December 17, 1990. The
primary concerns presented at both hearings were potential odor
problems from the treatment plant, loss of real estate values for
residents of the Keith Hills subdivision, placement of an interceptor
line on property owned by Campbell University, the selection of an
alternative location for treatment and transport facilities, the
environmental impacts.of implementing the selected alternative, and
violation of procedures for soliciting citizen input. Responses to the
public concerns have been addressed in the amended plan and they are as
summarized below:
1) Odor Problems. The proposed treatment facility will be located
approximately 2,200 feet from the nearest residence and odor
problems should not occur if the treatment plant is operated
properly. Additionally, the originally proposed plant location
has been shifted further away from the nearest residence, and a
natural tree buffer will remain to assure there is no visual
degradation to the Keith Hills subdivision.
2) property Devaluation. The existing 0.50 mgd treatment facility
is visible from a section of the Keith Hills area, and the
proposed. 1.5 mgd plant is isolated approximately 2,200 feet from
the adjacent Keith Hills property boundary. There are existing
sewer lines/facilities, including those traversing the golf range,
providing sewer service throughout the Keith Hills area. The area
has developed in spite of the close proximity of these facilities,
and the proposed facilities should not pose a public nuisance.
3) Subregional Concept. Alternatives for the planning area
were summarized in Section E - Alternatives Analysis, and the most
cost-effective alternative has been selected. Implementing a more
costly alternative would result in higher sewer bills for all
users. Residents of the Towns of Coats, Angier, and the Village
of Buies Creek currently pay monthly approximately $20.47, $17.95,
and $22.17, respectively., The estimated average monthly sewer
bill for a typical user in the Town of Angier will be $40.13, and
the average user in the Buies Creek-Coats area is projected to pay
approximately $26.44 per month. Even higher user charges would be
required if the most cost-effective alternative is not implemented.
4) Environmental Impacts. The proposed project has been evaluated
to determine the specific impacts to the environment. Mitigative
measures covered in Section F will be implemented to avoid
significant adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, the project
should have a long-term positive impact on the environment.
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5) Citizen Input. A public hearing was properly advertised, and
there was a significant amount of citizen input. The proposed
project has been covered in local newspaper articles, and meetings
have been held by the various units of government. Opposition
to and support for the project have been expressed. The concerns
have been addressed in public meetings and the amended facilities
plan. The Harnett County Board of Conuissioners, in conjunction
with the Towns of Angier and Coats, has decided that implementing
the selected alternative as currently planned is in the public's
interest.
Sources consulted about this project for information or concurrence
included:
a. Towns of Angier and Coats and Village of Buies Creek.
b. Harnett County
C. North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources
-Water Quality Planning Branch
Wildlife Resources Commission
-Parks and Recreation
--Groundwater Section
-Air Quality Section
-Division of Health Services
-Division of Planning and Assessment
d. North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
e. North Carolina State Clearinghouse
f. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
g. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
h. Region M Council of Governments
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 19, 1991
M E M 0 R A N D U M
TO: John Dorney
Water Quality Planning
FROM: M. J. Noland, Regional
Fayetteville Regional
SUBJECT: 401 Certification
Cape Fear Regional
Harnett County
Wastewater Interceptor
The subject project involves the construction of a 1.5-MGD regional
wastewater treatment plant and approximately 11 miles of sewer interceptor.
The proposed sewers are to be placed in the flood plains of Buies Creek and
West Buies Creek between Angier and the Town of Buies Creek. The application
indicates that a mitigation plan addressing wetland disturbance was provided
in an environmental assessment and later summarized in a FONSI. A temporary
construction easement of 40 feet is indicated in the application with a
permanent easement of 20 feet.
Most of the excavated material will be returned to the ditch from which
it came. Should this material be unsuitable as backfill, it will be disposed
of off-site.
The applicant has discussed three options in the request for permission
to place wetland fill. Of the three, the most practical and cost effective
option appears to be the installation of the sewer interceptor within the
floodplains and mitigate the resulting wetland impacts. This should minimize
costs while maintaining maximum user access, as well as reduce the number of
lift stations involved. It appears reasonable to believe that this project
can be completed with a minimum of adverse environmental impact.
It is therefore the recommendation of this office that the requested
certification be granted for the sewer interceptor portion of this project.
The actual wastewater treatment plant is to be constructed on an alternate
site approximately 3,000 feet from the area shown on the application. It is
the understanding of this office that the new site has little, if any,
wetlands subject to disturbance. A revised set of plans is currently being
prepared, according to Mr. Rodney Tart of the Harnett County Utilities. Any
comment on the new plant site will be provided, if necessary, at a later date.
AFW
Mr. John Dorney
Page 2
August 19, 1991
This recommendation for approval is made contingent on satisfactory
review of the mitigation plan and FONSI submitted as supporting information
for this project.
If additional information or clarification is required, please advise.
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
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August 5, 1991
Colonel Walter S. Tulloch
District Engineer
U.S. Army Ccrps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Attention: Regulatory Branch
Dear Lt. Colonel Suermann:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed Public Notice ID.
199101511, dated July 3, 1991. The applicant, Harnett County, has requested
a Department of the Army permit to install and maintain an 11-mile regional
sewer interceptor system in the forested wetlands adjacent to West Buies and
Buies Creeks. The proposed system would connect existing wastewater
treatment plants near Angier and the Village of Buies Creek to a proposed
wastewater treatment facility to be constructed in non-wetlands, near the
confluence of Buies Creek and the Cape Fear River, all located in Harnett
County, North Carolina. This report is submitted in accordance with
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as
amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.); it is intended to assist you in determining
compliance with the 404(b) (1) guidelines (40 CFR 230) and in your
decisionmaking process.
According to information provided in the Public Notice, and in the
applicant's April 9, 1991, Environmental Assessment, approximately 52,280
linear feet of interceptor line would be installed along West Buies and
Buies Creeks. The lines would vary from 15 inches inside diameter to 27
inches in the downstream reaches. An unspecified volume of wetland material
would be excavated and temporarily stockpiled within a 40-foot wide
construction right of way in order to place the interceptor line at an
unspecified depth below creek bottom.
Service policy regarding mitigation of damage to habitats considers both the
value of those habitats to fish and wildlife and their relative scarcity.
The forested wetlands that would be affected by the proposed project have
high fish and wildlife resource value and are considered to be relatively
scarce on a national and regional basis. The forested wetlands of the
project area are vegetated with water tupelo, sweetgum, water oak, red
maple, and numerous other bottomland plant species. These wetlands provide
valuable nesting and foraging habitat to resident and migratory birds such
as wood duck, black duck, woodcock, wild turkey, red-shouldered hawk, barred
owl, songbirds, and wading birds. Other resident wildlife species expected
to occur in project area wetlands include white-tailed deer, eastern
cottontail, gray squirrel, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, opossum, and
raccoon. Numerous reptiles and amphibians depend on forested wetlands for
foraging, egg laying, and habitat for larval life stages.
Wetlands in the project area also provide plant detritus to downstream
waters and contribute to the production of recreationally and commercially
important fisheries. Forested wetlands provide flood water storage and
retention, and perform water quality functions such as reduction of
excessive dissolved nutrient levels and removal of suspended sediment.
Installation of the proposed interceptor line would remc ^ p"?
forested wetlands and contribute to the fragmentation of rem?`!?"?"
wetlands. After installation, a 20-foot wide right of way j
maintenance and inspection. The rest of the 40-foot /Z
available for reforestation. Temporary disruptions to
would occur at the numerous tributaries of West Buies and Buies Creeks that
would be crossed by the proposed interceptor. Continuing, secondary impacts
can be expected as local residents and businesses tie into the proposed
interceptor system.
The Environmental Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines, developed
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, prohibit the discharge of
dredged or fill material for non-water-dependent proposals in wetland areas
if there is a practicable alternative which would have less impact on the
aquatic ecosystem. ?A sewer is not water dependent, and in this case, an
a a lve e o 08 _.a st
X11 of the impacts tn_fares e
service personnel have met with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission and the applicant's consultants several times to develop plans to
avoid and reduce impacts to forested wetlands and aquatic habitats along the
proposed route. The Service has repeatedly recommended the evaluation of
alternatives to avoid installation in wetlands. The applicant has thus far
evaluated alternative routes of the interceptor system but has not provided
an equally detailed evaluation of alternatives (such as a plan to enlarge
existing wastewater treatment facilities at Angier and to construct a new
system to serve Buies Creek, Coats, as well as the county) that do not
require an interceptor system along Buies and West Buies Creeks.
In the event that no feasible alternatives exist, the Service and the
Wildlife Resources Commission have been making recommendations for
mitigation of the forested wetlands. Most of these recommendations have
been included in the April 9, 1991, Environmental Assessment. However, no
plan has been formally agreed upon and none was included in the Public
Notice.. Any such mitigation plan should include the following features: 1)
provision for habitat evaluation procedures or some other analysis
acceptable to the Service to determine the acreage required to compensate
for project impacts in terms of replacing lost habitat value; 2)
delineation of areas to be planted and the establishment of permanent
conservation easements on those areas; 3) reforestation of areas that are
hydrologically similar to affected wetlands; and where possible, planting in
currently open areas to connect existing forested wetlands; 4) species to be
planted, stem densities, and other establishment procedures; and 5) methods
to reduce secondary impacts, such as the routing of tie-ins to avoid
important aquatic habitats or especially long routes through forested
wetlands.
Based on the above, the Service recommends that the applicant be required to
provide the Corps of Engineers (Corps) a detailed justification for
installing the proposed interceptor system rather than enlarging existing
facilities at Angier and constructing new facilities to serve the other
communities. If the Corps finds that no other alternative is practicable,
then the Service recommends against permit issuance until a mitigation plan
to fully compensate impacts to forested wetlands has been agreed upon by the
applicant, the Service, and other natural resource agencies.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please
advise us of any action taken by the Wilmington District, Corps of
Engineers. You may contact David Dell, Permit Coordinator, of this office
if you have any question regarding our recommendations.
Sincerely,
Debbie Scruggs
Acting Supervisor
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
June 26, 1991
Regulatory Branch ,?'t?`- `?•
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Action ID. 199101511
Mr. John Dorney N A/d'T?t'G
Water Quality Section c., ?9 -1
Division of Environmental Management ?!
North Carolina Department of Environment deb
Health and Natural Resources ??618`[j
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of Harnett County for Department of the Army
(DA) authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to place excavated
and fill materials in wetlands of West Buies and Buies Creeks associated with
installation of approximately 11 miles of sewer line and related sewerage,
Northeast Harnett County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter
verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance
with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality
certification may be required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same
law. A DA permit will not be granted until the certification has been
obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days after receipt
of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action.
Therefore, if you have not acted on the request by August 26, 1991, the
District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeffrey Richter, telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
e Wri t
hie, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copy Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687