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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
July 14, 1992
District Engineer
Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
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SUBJECT: Categorical Exclusion Approval for Federal Aid Project: Randolph
County, SR 1549, Bridge No. 63 over Uwharrie River, State Project
No. 8.2570501, Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1549(1), I. D. No.
B-2065
Attached for your information is a copy of the project planning report for
the subject project. The project is being processed by the Federal Highway
Administration as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with
23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, we do not anticipate requesting an
individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide Permit in
accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B-23) issued November 22, 1991, by
the Corps of Engineers. The provisions of Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C)
of these regulations will be followed in the construction of the project.
We do not anticipate that a permit will be required from the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources for this project.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at
733-3141.
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cc: Mr. John
Mr. John
Mr. C. W.
Mr. J. T.
Mr. A. L.
Mr. Fred
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR

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L. Yard, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Parker, Permit Coordinator, w/report
Dorney, Environmental Management, w/report
Leggett, P. E.
Peacock, Jr., P. E.
Hankins, Jr., P. E.
Whitesell
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Randolph County, Bridge No. 63
on SR 1549 over Uwharrie River
State Project No. 8.2570501
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1549(1)
I. D. No. B-2065
ADDENDUM
TO
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED:
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?r_ Manager of Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
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Randolph County, Bridge No. 63
on SR 1549 over Uwharrie River
State Project No. 8.2570501
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1549(1)
I. D. No. B-2065
ADDENDUM
TO
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
April, 1992
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:
Mic le L. Jam Lys
Project Planning En ineer
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Randolph County, Bridge No. 63
on SR 1549 over Uwharrie River
State Project No. 8.2570501
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1549(1)
I. D. No. B-2065
I. BACKGROUND
The Categorical Exclusion for the subject project was completed on
December 18, 1989.
It was recommended that Bridge No. 63 be replaced at the existing
location with road closure. Subsequent to that time, the Division
Engineer has advised that SR 1549 is to be paved. As a result, the
Division Engineer proposed to supplement Bridge Replacement funds in order
to construct the project on new location (See Appendix A-1).
II. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
Standard procedures and measures will be implemented to avoid or
minimize environmental impacts. No special or unique environmental
commitments are required for this project.
If the archaeological site that has been identified is determined to
be of importance, the State Historic Preservation officer will be
consulted.
Wetlands will not be disrupted by the project.
III. DISCUSSION OF RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommended improvements include replacing Bridge No. 63 on new
location approximately 100 feet north of the existing bridge as shown in
Figure 2 of this Addendum to the Categorical Exclusion. Traffic will be
maintained on the existing structure.
The recommended width of the bridge is 24 feet. The cross section on
the structure will consist of a 20-foot pavement with 2-foot shoulders.
Preliminary hydrographic studies indicate a bridge 120 feet in length
should be provided. The elevation of the new structure should be
approximately the same as the floor elevation of the existing bridge.
Approximately 1300 feet of new roadway approaches will be required.
A 20-foot pavement with 6-foot graded shoulders is to be provided for the
200 feet of approaches built with Federal-Aid Bridge Replacement funds as
well as the remainder of the approaches the division forces will build.
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The project is to be financed as follows:
By Contract
New Structure
Roadway Approaches (100 feet each side of
new structure)
Structure Removal
Engineering & Contingencies
Right-of-Way
Total
By State Forces
Roadway Approaches (except for 100 feet
each side of new
structure)
Total Cost of Project
$ 165,900
$ 64,400
$ 10,200
$ 36,500
$ 39,000
$ 316,000
$ 40,000 (Force
Account)
$ 356,000
The estimated cost included in the 1992-1998 Transportation Improve-
ment Program is $357,000. The estimated cost of the originally
recommended bridge project at the existing location was $291,000.
The current traffic volume along SR 1549 is 350 VPD. This traffic
volume is expected to increase to approximately 550 VPD by the year 2015.
The projected volume includes 1% truck-tractor semi-trailer (TTST) and 2%
dual-tired vehicles (DT).
Replacing the structure approximately 100 feet north of the existing
bridge will improve the existing 16-degree curve on the east approach.
The new alignment will provide 10-degree curves on each approach. The
design speed is 45 mph.
It is anticipated that SR 1549 will be paved within the next five
years. The paving priority of SR 1549 is #59. The division office is
currently paving the secondary road with #33 priority. This office paves
approximately ten secondary roads per year.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The general location of the project is northwest of the city of
Asheboro in Randolph County, North Carolina. Randolph County is in the
Piedmont physiographic province of North Carolina and is characterized by
a gentle topography of rolling hills and valleys.
The Uwharrie River traverses the study area and flows south,
eventually draining into the Pee Dee River in the vicinity of Lake
Tillery, part of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin.
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Three upland community types were identified during the field
studies; hardwood-pine forest, riparian forest, and old field.
Hardwood-pine forest is found within the project area in a narrow
strip just east of the river crossing. Dominant canopy species found here
include southern red oak ( uercus falcata), white oak ( uercus alba),
tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipi errand shortleaf pine (Pinus
echinata).
The mid-story is composed of saplings of the canopy species, winged
elm (Ulmus alata), flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), redbud (Cercis
canadensis and red cedar (Juniperus virginiana). Climbing vines such as
greenbriar (Smilax sp.), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), and cross
vine (Anisostichus capreolata) are also a component of the midstory.
The ground cover is very sparse and consists mainly of Japanese
honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and a few seedlings of the canopy and
mid-story species.
A narrow strip of riparian forest is found along both banks of the
Uwharrie River within the project area. Dominant canopy species found here
include sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), river birch (Betula ni ra), red
maple (Acer rubrum), and black walnut Juglans nigra).
The midstory is composed of saplings of the canopy species, box elder
(Acer negundo), redbud (Cercis canadensis), black willow (Salix ni ra),
ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), wild rose (Rosa sp.), anelderberry
(Sambucus canadensis .
The herbaceous layer has been influenced by the surrounding fields
and includes thick stands of goldenrod (Solida o sp.), wingstem (Verbesina
alternifolia), and ragweed (Artemesia tri 1 a . Other dominant species
inc u e poison ivy (Toxicodendron radica s), trumpet creeper (Campsis
radicans), Japanese honeysucc a (Lonice a japonica), smartweed (Polygonum
sp.), wild ginger (Asarum canadense , p antain (Planta o sp.), arthraxon
(Arthraxon hispidus var. cryptatherus), wild onion Allium sp.),
greenbriar (Smilax sp.), dock (Rumex sp.), and bottlebrush grass (H sy trix
ap tula).
Old fields occupy a large portion of the project area and are
variously vegetated with opportunistic species such as lespedeza
(Leers ede?za sp.), ragweed (Ambrosia trifida), wingstem (Verbesina
a tel rnifolia), goldenrod (Solid-` a o sp.), horseweed (Eri eron canadense),
Trost aster (Aster ilosus , broomstraw (Andropogon sp. , Japanese
honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), dock (Rumex sp.), and trumpet creeper
(Campsis radicans).
Potential impacts to upland plant communities are calculated based on
an average right-of-way width of 60 feet. This "impact footprint" will
result in the direct removal of vegetative cover within that zone.
Impacts to upland plant communities are shown in Table 1.
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Table 1: Potential Impacts' To Upland Plant Communities
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Hardwood-Pine Forest 0.3 acres
Riparian Forest 0.1 acres
Old Field 1.2 acres
'Until final design is completed these impacts must be
considered only as preliminary estimates.
The various community types found within the study area have the
potential to support a myriad of vertebrate animal species. Common
mammals that may be found within the study area include white-tailed deer
(Odocoileus virginianus), red fox (Vulpes vuul ess), gray fox (Urocyon
cinerT eoar enteus), gray squirrel (Sciurus caroliniensis), raccoon (Procyon
lotor , Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), striped skunk (Mephites
me hites), southeastern shrew (Sorex longirostris), southern short-tailed
shrew Blarina carolinensis), least shrew (Cryptotis ppar??va), eastern mole
(Scalopus aquaticus), eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus ffToridanus), eastern
chipmunk (Tamias striatus), eastern harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys
humulis), wiite-footed mouse (Perom scus leucopus), hispid cotton rat
Sigmo on hispidus), woodland vo a microtus inetorum), Norway rat
(Rattus norvegicus), and house mouse (Mus musculus .
Many species of birds may utilize the diverse cover found within the
project area, including blue jay (CCanoc?itta cristata), common crow
(Corvus brachyrhynchos), mockingbird (Mimus po y-? gIoRos), cardinal
(Car inalis cardinalis), American robin (Turdus mi ratorius), downy
woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), tufted titmouse (Parus bicolor), Carolina
wren (Thr of orT-us lu ovicianus), European starling (Sturnus vulgar is),
red-tai a aw (Buteo Jamaicensis), house sparrow (Passer domesticus),
rufus-sided towhee (Pi ilo er thro hthalmus), chipping sparrow (Spizella
passerina), and field sparrow (Seize a use illa).
Reptiles and amphibians are not readily observable at the time of
year that the field studies were undertaken, as many are beginning periods
of winter dormancy. Common reptiles and amphibians that may be found
within the study area include numerous species of lizards, snakes,
salamanders, frogs, turtles, and toads.
No attempt to identify fish species was made during the field
studies, however it is reported in Fish (1968) that redbreast sunfish
(Lepomis auritus) are particularly abundant in this reach of the Uwharrie
River. Other common fish expected to utilize this reach include various
sunfish (Lepomis sp., Centrarchus sp.), suckers, shiners, and chubs.
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Direct impacts to vertebrate fauna will result from the removal of
habitat associated with project construction. Organisms utilizing this
habitat will be displaced into new areas, increasing the likelihood of
interspecific and intraspecific competition for resources. Fossorial
organisms are likely to be eliminated due to earth moving activities.
Habitat fragmentation is also an unavoidable consequence of constructing a
roadway on new alignment. The widening of the existing roadway corridor,
caused by the shift in the bridge alignment, will magnify the effects of
the previous fragmentation of the riparian corridor. Possible
implications of habitat fragmentation include changes in dispersal
patterns of both plant and animal species, creation of "edge" ecotones
which provide new habitat for pioneer species, and increased mortality
rates to mobile species due to vehicular kills.
A large impact may occur to aquatic species from increased loads of
sediments during construction and\or new pollutants from roadway runoff.
Sedimentation of a waterway can have serious impacts to many organisms.
Suspended sediments reduce the amount of light available to photosynthetic
organisms which are the base of the food chain. Sediments may also clog
the gills of fish and the filtration mechanisms of many filter feeding
organisms. Sessile organisms will be impacted the most of the aquatic
species. Strict adherence to Best Management Practices and erosion and
sedimentation guidelines will be advocated during the design and
construction phases of this project in order to minimize impacts to
aquatic organisms.
The study area falls within the confines of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River
Basin. The Uwharrie River traverses the study area and flows south,
eventually draining into the Pee Dee River in the vicinity of Lake
Tillery.
These waters are classified WS-III by the North Carolina Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. This classification
reflects "best usage" of these waters and is defined as a "water supply
segment with no categorical restrictions on watershed development or
discharges; suitable for all class C uses". Class C is defined as
suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife,
secondary recreation, and agriculture.". Water quality standards
applicable to this classification are set forth in 15 NCAC 2B .0200,
Classifications and Water Quality Standards Applicable to Surface Waters
of North Carolina. No specific water quality data from the Benthic
Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network is available for the project area,
however the Uwharrie River sub-basin is generally described as having good
water quality.
Impacts to water resources can have far reaching effects, both
spatially (distance from the initial disturbance) and temporally (up the
food chain). Potential impacts to water resources include the following:
- Increased sedimentation from construction and\or erosion.
- Increased concentration of toxic compounds from highway runoff
and\or toxic spills.
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- Scouring of stream beds due to the channelization of streams.
Alterations of water level due to interruptions or additions to
surficial and\or groundwater flow.
Changes in water temperature due to the removal of vegetative
cover.
- Changes in light incidence due to the removal of vegetative
cover.
Strict adherence to Best Management Practices and erosion and
sedimentation guidelines will be advocated during the construction phases
of this project in order to minimize impacts to water resources.
No waters classified as Designated Public Mountain Trout Waters, High
Quality Waters, Outstanding Resource Waters, nor any segments of rivers
classified under the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act or the state
Natural and Scenic Rivers Act, will be impacted by the proposed project.
Plant and animal species with federal protection statuses of
Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE), or Proposed
Threatened (PT) are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (16 USC 1531-1543).
Species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plants with the
North Carolina status of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or Special
Concern (SC) are protected by the North Carolina Endangered Species Act
(GS 113-331 to 113-337) and by the State of North Carolina Plant
Protection and Conservation Act of 1979 (GS 196:106-202.12 to 106-202.19).
Information was collected from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and
the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program regarding the potential
presence of federally protected species within the study area. One
federally protected species, the Cape Fear shiner (Notropis
mekistocholas), is reported to occur in Randolph County. The proposed
project is located within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin and is not within
the known historical or present range of this species. Based upon this
information it can be determined that the subject project, as currently
designed, will not impact this federally endangered species.
Information was collected from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and
the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program regarding the potential
presence of state protected species within the project area. In many
cases, information regarding the distribution and habitat requirements for
these species is incomplete. If any state protected plant species are
found within the impact zone of the project, the North Carolina Department
of Transportation will notify appropriate agencies that may wish to
relocate the plants. No state protected species are reported to occur in
this area.
The placement of fill material into "Waters of the United States", as
defined at 33 CFR 328.3, falls under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps
of Engineers (Corps). Wetlands are a subset of "Waters of the United
States", and thus fall under the same purview. No vegetated wetlands
occur within the project area, however, the Uwharrie River, from bank-to-
bank, qualifies as "Waters of the United States" and thus falls under the
Corps' jurisdiction.
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In accordance with section 404 of the Clean Water Act, permit
authorization will be required from the US Army Corps of Engineers for the
discharge of fill material into "Waters of the United States". Directly
related to the Corps permit is the 401 Water Quality Certification
administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Management.
This certification must be granted before the Corps approves action.
Since the replacement of Bridge No. 63 has been classified as a
federal Categorical Exclusion, it is anticipated that this action will be
authorized under Nationwide Permit 23, 33 CFR 330.5(a)(23), however the
Corps reserves final discretionary authority in these matters.
In order for Nationwide Permits to apply, conditions outlined in 33
CFR 330.5(b) and management practices outlined in 33 CFR 330.6, must be
followed.
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or
their representatives to consider the impact on prime and important
farmland soils. These soils are defined by the U. S. Soil Conservation
Service (SCS).
The SCS was asked to determine whether the proposed bridge
replacement project will impact farmland soils, and if so, to complete the
form AD 1006, Farmland Conversion Impact Rating. The SCS indicates the
proposed project will impact approximately 1.1 acres of statewide
important farmland soils, less than one percent of the total prime and
important farmland in Randolph County. More than seventy-five percent of
the prime and important farmland soils in Randolph County are equal or
higher in relative value.
The form AD 1006 was completed. The form provides a means of
assessing the relative value of the farmland soils to be converted. If
the total points, based on the relative value and the site assessment, are
260 or greater, mitigation, to lessen the impact to the farmland should be
considered. The total points for this project are 124, therefore no
mitigation will be considered. The completed form is included in the
Appendix (See Appendix A-2).
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance
with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that
if a federally-funded, licensed, or permitted project has an effect on a
property listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation be given an
opportunity to comment.
The area of potential effect (APE) was surveyed by the N. C.
Department of Transportation staff. No properties over fifty years old
were found, and therefore no properties in the APE are eligible for the
National Register.
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Since there are no properties either listed in or eligible for the
National Register in the APE, no further compliance with Section 106 is
required.
An archaeological survey was conducted in the project area by an
NCDOT staff archaeologist. The survey was conducted to locate and
evaluate historic and archaeological resources in accordance with the
Federal Highway Administration procedures for compliance with historic
preservation legislation. One archaeological site was found.
The bridge replacement project will follow the revised recommended
alignment on new location north of the existing bridge. Additional test
excavations will be conducted at site 31Rd1069 to determine if the site is
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. This can most
effectively be done with the use of a backhoe or similar machinery to
remove the soil overburden and to cut one or two stratigraphic trenches
across the site. If it is determined that the cultural deposits
constitute a significant source of data on the prehistoric occupation of
the upper Uwharrie Valley, data recovery excavations will proceed
following consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office.
Since there are no visible remains or features that would be
appropriate for public display and interpretation, the archaeological site
would not warrant preservation in place as a public exhibit. Therefore,
Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act (Federal-Aid Highway
Act as amended) will not apply to this site.
The project does not involve any Section 4(f) properties. There are
no publicly-owned parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, or
wildlife and waterfowl refuges of national, state, or local significance
in the vicinity of the project.
The bridge replacement will not
the quality of the human or natural
NCDOT standards and specifications.
have a significant adverse effect on
environment with the use of current
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
Randolph County
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Wayne Elliott
Planning & Environmental Branch
AFI'TENTION: M1>. Michelle James
FROM: F. E. Whi ese 1, P.E., Division Engineer
SUBgECT: Replacement of Bridge No. 63 over Uwharrie
River (B-2065) on SR 1549
Randolph County
This is to advise that Randolph County will
participate in the construction of this new bridge. It is
understood that federal funds will be used for the bridge
construction and for a portion of the approaches. This
county, because this is a high priority road for paving, will
perform any additional grading, drainage and stabilizing
needed to extend the bridge ramps to a suitable tie-in with
the existing roadway.
cc: Mr. J. F. Picklesimer
A-1
P. O. Box 1067
Aberdeen, North Carolina 28315
March 27, 1992 DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING
'ART I (To he cornolered by Federal Age.,-icy) Date Of Land Evaluation Aeouest p\ p\
Name Of Project Federal Agency Involved
Proposed land Use County And State

II (To be completed by SCSI E Received

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Date RequesBy S
Does the site contain prime, unique, statewide or local important farmland? Yes No
(/f no, the FPPA does not apply - do not complete additional parrs of this (orm). ?l ?
Major Crop(s) Farmable Land In Govt. Jurisdiction
C ? 4N Acres: ,k ii?? ij %
Name Of Land Evaluation System Used Name Of Local Site Assessment System
?. ?n 1J L Acres Irrigated Average Farm Size
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Amount Of Farmland As Defined in FPPA
Acres: 34 . 4
Date Land Evaluation Returned By SCS
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Alternative Site Ratio
ART II I (To be completed by Federal Agency) Site -A Site B Site C Site D
A. Total Acres To Be Converted Directly V
B. Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly _
C. Total Acres In Site \•
ART IV (To be completed by SCS) Land Evaluation Information
A. Total Acres Prime And Unique Farmland
B. Total Acres Statewide And Local Important Farmland
C. Percentage Of Farmland In County Or Local Govt. Unit To Be Converted 0 0 6 1
0. Percentage Of Farmland In Govt. Jurisdiction With Same Or Higher Relative Value 1 15.
ART V (To be completed by SCS) Land Evaluation Criterion
Relative Value Of Farmland To Be Converted (Sca/eof0to 100Points)
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its Assessment Criteria (these criteria err explained in 7 CFR 658.5(b) Maximum
Points
1. Area In Nonurban Use
2. Perimeter In Nonurban Use \ O \
3. Percent Of Site Being Farmed ;k?
4. Protection Provided By State And Local Government 3j., O co
5. Distance From Urban Builtup Area -
6. Distance To Urban Support Services
7. Size Of Present Farm Unit Compared To Average
B. Creation Of Nonfarmable Farmland O
9. Availability Of Farm Support Services :S
10. On-Farm Investments O \O
11. Effects Of Conversion On Farm Support Services 5 0
12. Compatibility With Existing Agricultural Use QD
TOTAL SITE ASSESSMENT POINTS 160 p
4RT V I I (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Relative Value Of Farmland (From Part V) 100 Ij L4
Total Site Assessment (From Parr Vl above ora local
sire assessment) 160 7 O
TOTAL POINTS (Total of above 2 lines) 260 \a LA

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO August 10, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199203105 and Nationwide Permit No. 23
(Approved Categorical Exclusions)
Mr. L. J. Ward, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Ward:
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WATER UALITY SEfTit)N _ ,..
Reference your letter, with enclosures, of July 14, 1992, regarding your
plans to replace Bridge No. 63 over the Uwharrie River on S.R. 1549, Randolph
County, North Carolina, State Project No. 8.2570501, Federal-Aid Project No.
BRZ-1549(1), I.D. No. B-2065.
For the purposes of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program,
Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the
Federal Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits.
Authorization, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899
and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for activities
undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded or financed, in whole or
in part, by another Federal agency or department where that agency or
department has determined, pursuant to the CEQ Regulation for the Implementing
the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, that the
activity, work or discharge is categorically excluded from environmental
documentation because it is included within a category of actions which
neither individually nor cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment, and the Office of the Chief of Engineers has been furnished
notice of the agency's or department's application for the categorical
exclusion and concurs with that determination.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions and provided
you receive a Section 401 water quality certification from the N.C. Division
of Environmental Management and, in the coastal area, a consistency
determination from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. You should
contact Mr. John Dorney, telephone [phone], regarding water quality
certification, and Mr. Steve Benton, telephone [phone], regarding
consistency determination. This nationwide permit does not relieve you of the
responsibility to obtain other required State or local approval.
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This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter
unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also,
this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period,
the nationwide permit authorization is reissued without modification or the
activity complies with any subsequent modification of the nationwide permit
authorization. If during the 2 years, the nationwide permit authorization
expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity
would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit,
activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under
contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain
authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of
the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify,
suspend, or revoke the authorization.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. John Cameron, Raleigh Field
Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
/Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687