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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19930426 Ver 1_Complete File_19930610State of North Carolina Department of Environment, F15WA Health and Natural Resources 1 Division of Environmental Management W James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ID E"N FR Jonathan B. Howes, Secretory A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Mr. Barney O'Quinn Planning and Environmental Branch N.C. Department of Highways Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201 Dear Mr. O'Quinn: June 10, 1993 Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters Murfreesboro Bypass, US 158 Hertford County DEM Project # 93426, DOT # 6.079001T, TIP # R-0600B Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality Certification to place fill material in 1.86 acres of wetlands or waters which are tributary to Hares Branch for construction of the Murfreesboro Bypass located at US 158 in Hertford County, as described in your submittal dated 19 May 1993, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2671 issued January 21, 1992. A copy of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 26. If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-1786. Sincerely, 93426.Itr Attachment A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E. cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office Washington DEM Regional Office Mr. John Domey Central Files P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper e ?. STATf o State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor 7 June 1993 Jonathan R Howes, Secretary Mr. B.J. O'Quinn Assistant Branch Manager Planning and Environmental Branch NC Department of Transportation P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 REFERENCE: US 158 Bypass, Hertford County, Murfreesboro State Project No. 6.07900IT, TIP No. R-0600 B Dear Mr. O'Quinn: The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management has reviewed the above referenced application for a Nationwide Permit dated 19 May 1993 pursuant to Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 as amended. Based upon our review, we have determined that the proposed activity is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program provided the following conditions are met. 1. The activity described in the above application qualifies to receive one of the Nationwide Permits described in 33 CRF Part 330 with the exception of numbers 17, 21, 24, and 34 which were found inconsistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. 2. A 401 Water Quality Certification is received, where required, from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. This letter does not relieve you of the responsibility to ensure that all other state authorization and/or permit requirements are met prior to implementation of the project. Please feel free to contact Mr. Steve Benton at (919) 733-2293 if you have any questions or need further assistance. Sincerely, Terry E. Molre District Manager Division of Coastal Management Washington Regional Office TEM/aht cc: ohn Dorney - NC Division of Environmental Management, Raleigh Steve Benton - NC Division of Coastal Management, Raleigh Wilmington District Engineer ATTN: CESAW-CO-E P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919 7334984 Fax N 919 73 3-051 3 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer r.#4 _? , STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IAMIS e. 1IuNl Ilk. DIVISION OF HIGI ]WAYS GOV[RNUIk P.O. BOX 2,5201, ItAL17GH, N.C. 27611-5201 May 19, 1993 Water Quality Planning Division of Environmental Management NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 ATTN: Mr. John Dorney SAM I IUN I- SWRIIIARY MAY 1 9 199 SUBJECT: Hertford County, US 158 Bypass of Murfreesboro, State Project No. 6.079001T, TIP No. R-0600 B. The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to construct a US 158 bypass of Murfreesboro in Hertford County. This 2.5 mile project begins 1400' east of SR 1180 and ends at existing US 158 (see enclosed site map). The project is scheduled to be let to contract in August 1993. All wetland impacts related to this project are authorized under Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 26 (above headwaters). The impacts to wetlands at each separate and individual impact site are less than one acre in size, and therefore do not require Corps of Engineers notification according to the "Notification" general condition of 33 CFR 330.6(C13). However, three sites do involve impacts greater than one third acre, and will require notification to the N.C. Division of Environmental Management in order to receive the required 401 Water Quality Certifications. Site 1 (see enclosed map) is located at station 138. One 42" reinforced concrete pipe will be utilized and 0.56 acres of degraded bottomland hardwood habitat impacted at this site. Site 2 (see enclosed map) is located at station 169+50. One 24" reinforced concrete pipe will be utilized and 0.53 acres of bottomland hardwood habitat impacted at this site. Site 3 (see enclosed map) is located at station 206. One 48" reinforced concrete pipe will be utilized and 0.77 (71 3vz6 . 4 acres of bottomland hardwood habitat impacted at this site. With the above information in mind, NCDOT requests that the subject project be authorized under General Water Quality Certification 2671. Included for your information are a site map and set of drawings showing the proposed work at each site, as well as a pre-discharge notification application. The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management has indicated that a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit will not be required for this action. If you have any questions concerning this application, please contact Mr. Doug Huggett of NCDOT's Environmental Unit at (919) 733-9770. Sincerely, B. 'Qui , P.E. Assistant Branch Manager Planning and Environmental Branch cc: Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Mr. C.O. White, PE, Division 1 Engineer DEM ID: ACTION ID: Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 26/DEM only JOINT FORM FOR Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER CORPS OF ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Telephone (919) 251-4511 WATER QUALITY PLANNING DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY Telephone (919) 733-5083 ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. StVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT. 1. Owners Name: N. C. D. 0. T. 2. Owners Address: P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611 3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): (919) 733-9770 4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number. N/A 5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Hertford Nearest Town or City: Murfreesboro Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): U.S. 158 Murfreesboro Bypass from 1200' east of SR 1180 to existing U.S. 158 6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Hares Branch 7. River Basin: ATTN: Mr. B. J. O'Quinn Chowan 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [ ] NO [x ] 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [x] If yes, explain. 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: Less than 5 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project: Filled: _ Drained: Flooded: _ Excavated: Total Impacted: SHEET SEE ENCLOSED 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): U.S. 158 Bypass of Burfreesboro from 1200' East of SR 1180 to existing U.S. 158. 13. Purpose of proposed work: Public Transportation 14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity, must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts. Extent of wetlands in area will not allow for total aviodance. Side slopes in wetlands reduced as much as possible. 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 [x ] RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 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 [ ] NO [x] RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 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? Forested F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N/A 11. 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