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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 8, 1992
M E M O R A N D U M
To: John Dorney
Through: Steve Mauney
From: Jim Johnston /
SUBJECT: 401 Certification #92237, GP031
NCDOT
Laurel Fork Creek
Pipe Replacement
Watauga County
Laurel Fork Creek is a tributary to the Watauga River
which is designated B trout HQW. Laurel Fork is classified
as C-trout. No wetlands are involved in this project. The
WRC has requested that DOT implement safety precautions
during construction. The WSRO agrees with these
recommendations.
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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
May 1], 1992
Mr. Daniel D. Holderman
N.C. Department of Transportation
Route 4, Box 289-C
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Dear Mr. Holderman:
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
on 1 May 1992, the Director of the Division of-Environmental
Management signed General Water Quality Certification Number 2735
for General Permit Number 198200031 for DOT bridges. This
General Certification states that written DEM concurrence with
GP031 is needed only if there is wetland fill.
In recent weeks, you sent 401 applications for the following
projects. Since these projects do not involve any wetland fill,
they are in compliance with our new General Certification Number
2735 are hereby approved.
Please call John Forney at 919-733-1786 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
GTE: JD
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cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Wilminaton District COE
Raleigh Regional Office COE
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Pollution Prevention Pays
V0 Box 29535. ILilcigh, North Carolina 2702(M535 Iclephone 919-733.7016
An Equal Opf-tunity Alfirmauar A4uun LrnpluAr
Daniel D. Holderman
May 11, 1992
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County Description COE #
Ashe Bridge replacement, Hwy 88 199201235
Ashe Ore Valley Sub. Rd, ---
Ashe SR 1335, pipe addition ---
Ashe SR 1595, pipe addition ---
Ashe SR 1647, bridge replacement ---
Ashe SR 1649, bridge extension ---
Caldwell SR 1369, bridge # 239 ---
Caldwell SR 1505, bridge replacement ---
Surry SR 1625, bridge # 231 ---
Surry SR 1700, bridge # 260 ---
Surry SR 2061, bridge # 140 ---
Watauga SR 1136, Clarks Creek Road ---
Watauga SR 1167, pipe replacement ---
DEM #
92170
91876
92235
92237
92236
92234
92201
92239
92153
92152
92177
92080
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'North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North c
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Charles R. Fullwood v iec?r
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MEMORANDUM
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Division of Environmental Mana ement 'W L LA;,!-
FROM: UA,.
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: April 23, 1992

SUBJECT: Comments on applications for Section 401 Water Quality Certification for
Nationwide 404 Permit applications
Biologists on our staff have reviewed the following Nationwide 404 permit
applications and believe that the Section 401 Water Quality Certification can be issued
without significant harm to wetland resources, including fish and wildlife:
1. NCDOT, SR 2061, Bridge No. 140, Surry County
2. NCDOT, SR 1101, Bridge 100, Forsyth County
3. NCDOT, SR 1484, Bridge No. 21, Catawba County
4. NCDOT, SR 1301, Bridge No. 28, Surry County
5. NC)OT, NC 88, Bride No. 5, Ashe County
6. NEDOT, SR 1136, Bridge No. ?, Watauga County
7. NCDOT, SR 1006, Bridge No. 113, Iredell County
8. NCDOT, SR 1338-SR 1314, Bridge No. 78, Yancey and Mitchell Counties
9. NCDOT, I-26, Bridges No. 108 & 112, Henderson County
10. NCDOT, US 321 Relocation, Lincoln County
11. R. A. Davis & M. P. O'Brien, Minor Water Power Project, Cullasaja River,
Macon County
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on these applications. If we can provide
further assistance, please call on us.
cc: Stephanie Goudreau, Mtn. Reg. Habitat Conservation Biologist
N. C. EPIRTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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DEM ID:
ACTION ID:
JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFIC
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 4 nDEfItIqTjO1V T
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLAN ff W 2 IM
CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRO MEN AL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF E VIR AR'6%#; ;'
P.O. BOX 1890 AND NATURAL RE CNTER UALITY S[cTir:
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 P.O. BOX 29535
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF
ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: ,UOQTE/ --iiifoGI JA , CPT OF 77-j11027'/fVeJ
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: ,???G,G- yr/,,c?TJ,4z,?d T
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3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): 7e -¢ - SSZ?
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR'RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER :
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5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP).
COUNTY: N/A'Tiku6A
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: BOOR J E
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
S? //!?7 SCE G?-Y-•?YrioxJ 5?f??
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER:
7..--RIVER BASIN:
6.-'18 THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW,
WS I, OR WS II? YES [vf NO [
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO (vj'
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
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11: NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLAND IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED:
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED:
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS):
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: ??l'?ACG J? pe,CTr1 P/FC
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. 4) /1'
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR 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. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ ] NO [?f A-J1,4
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE ATTACHED.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT?
HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ J NO
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE ATTACHED.
17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEM:
A. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND LAKES ON
THE PROPERTY.
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. IF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, ATTACH
-COPY.
E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmcii(al Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Ralt,i.;h, North Carolina 27604
land (?. Martin, Govcmt,r
William W. Cobey, Jr., scc:rctarv
Akil it 1.. 1992
Mr. Daniel D. Holderman
N DOT
Poulrr? 4, Box 289-C
Newton, North Carolina
28658
Dear: Mr. Hol erman:
SUBJECT; 49 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
Wa auga County
Gcor)?c 'I, I.vcrctt, Ph.D.
Director
On Marc 9, 1.992, I received a letter from you advising that
your project entitled Pipe Replacement on SR 1167 at Boone in
Watauga Count qualifies for a General Permit 31. Please be
advised that this General Permit is riot valid until a letter of
concurrence i- issued by the State of North Carolina.
Our exis ing regulations (15A NCAC 2H .0501(a)) require that
all applicant for 401 Certifications submit seven complete
copies of 401 Applications. These copies must be supplied by the
Division of E vironmental. Management to various state and ederal
agencies.
Therefor , please complete the attached form and sen( six
additional co ies (a total of seven copies) of your. 401
Certification application so we can initiate the comprehe) ;ive
review requir d by our rules. If you have any questions, )lease
call. me at 91 -733-1786.
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Corps of
Winston-S
Mr. John
Sincerely,,_
John R. Dorney
rigineer.s Raleigh Regional office
lem DEM Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
March 2, 1992 JAMES G. MARTIN DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON Rt. 4', BOX 289-C
SECRETARY __...r
;;1TER L UALI Y SECe?WaA.n ,' N.. C. 2 8 6 5 8
Mr. Bob-Johnson; Office Manager
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Room 75, -Grove' Arcade •-Building-
3-7 Battery Park Avenue - -
Asheville, N. C.'.-- 28801
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The North Carolina Department Of Transportation Bridge Maintenance
Unit, proposes the following project for youCissuance of a Section 404
Permit. The project involves a designated mountain county in Western
North Carolina and we believe this project can be accomplished under
General Permit No. SAWC082-N-000-0031.
COUNTY: Watauga
ROUTE: SR 1167
STREAM:Upper Laurel Fork, tributary to designated trout waters (Watauga Riv
DESCRIPTION: Replace existing 1 @ 72" CMP with new 1 @ 72" CMP
No wetlands involved
Less than 25 CY fill material below normal hi.ghwater
With a copy of this letter, we are also requesting a concurrence letter
from the Wildlife Resources Commission and requesting issuance of 401
Water Quality Certification from the N. C. Division Of Environmental
Management.
We have attached a site location map, and a sketch of planned activities.
A stringenE erosion and sedimentation control program will be implemented
during the project construction and every effort will be made to complete
work in a timely manner.
Our personnel are available to assist with your evaluation of this
project, if necessary. Should you have any questions, please call me at
704-466-5525.
Attachment: / Sin erely,
CC-Mr. Paul Wilms: ?/Attn: Mr. Bill Mills, OEM ? ?.
Mr. Joe Mickey Jr. Daniel D. Holderman
Mr. W. A. Kirby Bridge Maintenance Supt.
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512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
1 4 1992
MEMORANDUM
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TO: John R. Dorney WATER UALITY SLCT!u"A -?
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program av?
DATE: May 12, 1992
SUBJECT: Comments on Section 401 Water Quality Certification for
Section 404 Nationwide Permit requests
Biologists on the Wildlife Resources Commission staff have
reviewed the subject permit application and we are familiar with
habitat values of the project area. Our comments are provided in
accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U. S. C. 661-667d).
Based upon information provided, it is our opinion that
Section 401 Water Quality Certification can be issued without
significant impacts on fish and wildlife for the following
projects:
1. City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County
2. Southeastern Jurisdiction Administrative Council, Lake
Junaluska, Haywood County (ID# 92174)
3. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., Iredell and Rowan
Counties, (ID# 92178)
4. NCDOT Bridge No. 26 over Cypress Creek on NC 53, Pender
County
5. NCDOT Bridge No. 239 over Mulberry Creek on SR 1369,
Caldwell County
6. NCDOT Pipe Replacement 0.9 miles west of SR 1506 on SR
1505, Yadkin River, Caldwell County
7. NCDOT Pipe Replacement 1.15 miles west of SR 1506 on SR
1505, Yadkin River, Caldwell County
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8. NCDOT Addition of 8411CMP at Little Horse Creek on SR
1335, Ashe County
9. NCDOT Extension of existing 78" CMP at Little Phoenix
Creek on SR 1649, Ashe County
10. NCDOT Expansion of waterway opening at Little Peak
Creek on SR 1595, Ashe County
NCDOT Replace existing 72" CMP with new 72" CMP at
Laurel Fork Creek on SR 1167, Watauga County
12. NCDOT Bridge No. 257 Replacement on SR 1647 over
Millpond Branch on SR 1647, Ashe County
13. Jerome B. Wolff, Carteret County, (ID# 92186).
In addition, biologists on our staff have reviewed the
following Nationwide 404 Permit applications. Due to
insufficient staff and time limitations we are unable to conduct
the necessary field investigations to comment on th-ase
applications. This "no comment" should not be considered as
either approval or disapproval of the work proposed. These
projects are:
1. Joe Husbands, Pender County
2. NCDOT Bridge No. 12 over Thorofare Bay Channel at Cedar
Island, Carteret County.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on these
applications. If we can provide further assistance, please call
on us.
cc: Stephanie Goudreau, Mtn. Region Habitat Biologist??????
Bobby Maddrey, District 2 Wildlife Biologist