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ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2001
SEVEN SPRINGS MITIGATION SITE
Wayne County
PROJECT NO. 6.804756
TIP NO. R-2422
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Division of Highways
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................. iii
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................... 1
1.1 Project Description ...............................................
1.2 Purpose .............................................................
1.3 Project History .....................................................
1.4 Debit Ledger ...................................................... s
2.0 HYDROLOGY ....................................................... 4
2.1 Success Criteria ................................................... 4
2.2 Monitoring Procedure ............................................ 4
2.3 Results of Hydrologic Monitoring .............................. s
2.3.1 Site Data ..................................................... 6
2.3.2 Climatic Data ............................................... 6
2.4 Conclusions ....................................................... s
3.0 OVERALL CONCLUSIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS..... z
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FIGURE I - SITE LOCATION MAP ............................... 2
FIGURE 2 - MONITORING GAUGE LOCATION MAP....... s
FIGURE 3 - 30-70 PERCENTILE GRAPH ........................ 7
TABLES
TABLE I - HISTORICAL GAUGE DATA ........................ s
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - 2001 GAUGE HYDROGRAPHS
APPENDIX B - SITE PHOTOS
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SEVEN SPRINGS MITIGATION SITE
2001 REPORT - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The following report summarizes the hydrological monitoring activities that have
occurred in the past year at the Seven Springs Mitigation Site. This includes work
performed under the Professional Service Agreement dated November 16, 1994 between
NCDOT and Triangle Wetland Consultants, L.L.C. (TWC). The site was constructed in
1993-1995. Monitoring activities in 2001 represent the 7th year of hydrological
monitoring following construction. Vegetation requirements have been met, and the
USACE has approved the release of this project component from further monitoring
requirements.
During the 2001 growing season, four out of the six gauges met the criteria (14
consecutive days) for wetland hydrology. Gauge data trends indicate that virtually the
entire site exhibits wetland hydrology. Lower groundwater data in gauges A and D can
be explained by the slightly higher landscape position of these gauges. It should be noted
that these gauge locations and slightly higher elevations are not representative of the
entire restoration project site.
Another explanation for lower groundwater data is from March 30°i to May 15`' the site
only received 1.05 inches of rain. This amount is well below average and occurred at the
beginning of the growing season, the time when the site is most likely to exhibit wetland
hydrology. This is similar to the 2000 monitoring period when precipitation for
February, March, and May were below the 30`' percentile. This lack of rainfall was
reflected in several of the groundwater gauges (including the reference gauge) not
achieving hydrologic success.
Formerly an agricultural field, this wetland restoration project is functioning as a forested
wetland and helping to protect and improve water quality in the Neuse River watershed.
From data collected for this site over the last 7 growing seasons, it is evident this site has
been restored to a functional wetland. A mature wetland forest is developing, wildlife
habitat has been increased on the site, and a diverse plant and animal community has
been established. We propose to discontinue monitoring and declare this project
successful having met wetland restoration success criteria during the monitoring period.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
The Seven Springs Mitigation Banking site is located in Wayne County, approximately 2
miles from Seven Springs, NC off SR 1730. The tract is approximately 26 acres and is a
former agricultural PC field. The former field is contained within Bogue Marsh which is
a large hardwood swamp on the Neuse River floodplain (Figure 3). The site was
historically part of an extensive swamp hardwood area that was located between the
confluence of Walnut Creek and the Neuse River floodplain. Vegetation and hydrology
were restored on the 26.9-acre site to reestablish historical riverine wetland functions.
The credits from this site were used as compensatory mitigation for unavoidable wetland
impacts in the watershed (See 1.4 Debit Ledger). The wetland mitigation plan was first
developed in November, 1992, approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers on
February 10, 1993 and construction began in March, 1993.
1.2 Purpose
In order to demonstrate successful wetland mitigation, hydrologic and vegetative
monitoring must be conducted for a minitnum of five years and hydrologic monitoring
must be conducted until success is demonstrated as stated in the Mitigation Plan. Since
the vegetative monitoring is complete and accepted by regulatory agencies, the following
report details the results of hydrologic monitoring during 2001 at the Seven Springs
Mitigation Site.
1.3 Project History
March 1993
November 1993
March - May 1994
May 1994
January 1995
February - May 1995
November 1995
February - May 1996
November 1996
November 1996
February - May 1997
October 1997
February - May 1998
December 1998
February - May 1999
November 1999
February - May 2000
October 2000
February - May 2001
Site Planted
Monitoring Gauges Installed
Hydrologic Monitoring for Water Budget
Grass Fire Burns Vegetation
Supplemental Planting
Hydrologic Monitoring (1 yr)
Vegetation Monitoring (1 yr)
Hydrologic Monitoring (2 yr)
Vegetation Monitoring (2 yr)
Perimeter Ditches Plugged
Hydrologic Monitoring (3 yr)
Vegetation Monitoring (3yr)
Hydrologic Monitoring (4 yr)
Vegetation Monitoring (4 yr)
Hydrologic Monitoring (5 yr)
Vegetation Monitoring (5 yr)
Hydrologic Monitoring (6 yr)
Vegetation Monitoring (6`h -final year)
Hydrologic Monitoring (7yr)
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2.1 Success Criteria
As indicated in the Mitigation Plan, project specifications require saturation or inundation
within 12 inches of the surface for at least 14 consecutive days during the early growing
season (March - May). The success criteria must be achieved for a minimum of 5 years.
However, areas may still be classified as wetlands even though the hydrology does not
meet optimum wetland criteria.
2.2 Monitoring Procedure
Eight manual monitoring gauges were installed in 1993 including one reference gauge
(Figure 2). At the time of approval for this wetland mitigation project, annual
hydrological monitoring requirements were for the early growing season only (March -
May). The early growing season reflected the most likely time for seasonal saturation for
wetlands that are not inundated for the entire growing season. The summer months
usually are times of water deficit in the soil and monitoring data would not indicate
wetland hydrology during this time period. During the early growing season in 2001 five
trips were made to record groundwater depth at the project site (Appendix - 2001 Gauge
Hydrographs). The Appendix contains a plot of the water depth for each groundwater
monitoring gauge during the growing season. Local precipitation data are included with
each of the plots. The precipitation data was obtained from a nearby weather station in
Goldsboro (Goldsboro 4 SE, NC UCAN:14118, COOP: 313510). The groundwater
gauge hydrographs also include iron rod oxidation/reduction data as specified in the
Mitigation Plan. This data provides additional information related to the presence of
saturated conditions on the site and is supplemental to the groundwater gauge data.
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2.3.1 Site Data
Groundwater gauge and iron rod oxidation data were collected from March 14, 2001 to
April 28, 2001. Average depth to groundwater during the 2001 growing season ranged
from 14.4 inches on April 28 to 10.9 inches on March 14 (Appendix A -2001 Gauge
Hydrographs). Average groundwater depth in the reference plot during the 2001 growing
season was 8.4 inches. Average iron rod oxidation depth for plots A - G ranged from
13.4 inches on April 28 to 9.0 inches on March 14. Average iron rod oxidation depth for
the reference area during the growing season was 9.4 inches.
During the 2001-early growing season, gauges B, C, E, F, and G met the criteria for
wetland hydrology. For those plots achieving wetland hydrology, ground water was
within 12 inches of the soil surface for at least 14 consecutive days during the growing
season (B -35 days, C - 48 days, E - 35 days, F - 57 days, G - 19 days, and Ref. - 54
days). The gauges that did not indicate wetland hydrology this growing season can be
attributed to very little rainfall between the end of March to the middle of May (Rainfall
data from Goldsboro 4 SE, NC UCAN:14118, COOP: 313510)
2.3.2 Climatic Data
Figure 3 is a graph of cumulative precipitation on a monthly basis during the months of
January through June 2001 to historical precipitation for the area. The two lines
represent the 30`" and 701" percentiles of monthly precipitation for Goldsboro, NC. These
percentiles represent monthly rainfall data collected in Goldsboro between 1903 and
2001. They are designed to illustrate the "normal range" for rainfall in the area. The bars
are the monthly rainfall totals for January 2001 through June 2001. The historical data
was collected from a National Climatic Data Center rain gauge. The current monthly
rainfall data was provided by the State Climate Office of North Carolina at NC State
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During the 2001 growing season, five out of the seven gauges achieved the criteria for
wetland hydrology. Very low precipitation totals in the month of April contributed to
two gauges not achieving wetland hydrology. Gauge data trends indicate that virtually
the entire site exhibits wetland hydrology.
Table 1: Historical Gauge Data
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3.0 OVERALL CONCLUSIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS
During the 2001 growing season, five out of the seven gauges made the criteria for
wetland hydrology. Gauge data trends indicate that virtually the entire site exhibits
wetland hydrology. Lower groundwater data in gauges A and D can be explained by the
slightly higher landscape position of these gauges and below average rainfall for April. It
should be noted that these gauge locations and slightly higher elevations are not
representative of the entire restoration project site. The remainder of the hydrograph
gauges achieved wetland success criteria every year since 1997 except for 2000.
During 2000, precipitation data for the months of February, March and May were below
the 30" percentile and was evident in several gauges as well as the reference gauge.
Formerly an agricultural field, this wetland restoration project is functioning as a forested
wetland and helping to protect and improve water quality in the Neuse River watershed.
From data collected for this site over the last 7 growing seasons, it is evident this site has
been restored to a functional wetland. A mature wetland forest is developing, wildlife
habitat has been increased on the site, and a diverse plant and animal community has
been established. We propose to discontinue monitoring and declare this project
successful having met wetland restoration success criteria during the monitoring period.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GOVERNOR
Ms. Cyndi Bell
N.C. Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
January 4, 1999
SECRETARY
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WETLANDS GROUP 3 ?
WATER OUALITY SEr,TI^;! S
Dear Ms. Bell:
Subject: 1998 Annual Monitoring Report for R-2422 Permit Violation Mitigation
Site, Onslow County
Please find enclosed the 1998 annual monitoring report for the R-2422 Permit Violation
Mitigation Site.
In January 1999, a representative of the Planning and Environmental Branch will contact
the recipients of each report in order to facilitate a discussion of the annual monitoring
reports.
If you have any questions prior to these discussions, please contact Phil Harris, Natural
Systems Unit, at [phone]. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
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V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D.,
Assistant Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Phil Harris, PE, Natural Systems Unit Head
David Franklin, USACOE
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
The site is located on the new location road between SR 1915 and NC 111 near
Goldsboro (Figure 1). It consists of approximately 0.2 acres of restoration
bottomland hardwood forest. The site is designed to mitigate for a permit
violation associated with TIP Project No. R-2422.
1.2 Purpose
This report details the vegetation monitoring during 1998 at the R-2422 Mitigation
Site. Hydrologic monitoring was not required for this site.
1.3 Project History
March 1997 Site planted
September 1997 Vegetation Monitoring (1 yr.)
April 1998 Site Supplemental Planted
August 1998 Vegetation Monitoring (2 yr.)
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2.0 VEGETATION
2.1 Success Criteria
Success Criteria states that there must be a minimum mean density of 320 trees
per acre of approved target species surviving for at least three years.
2.2 Description of Species
The following tree species were planted in the Wetland Restoration Area:
Fraxinus pennsylvanica, Green Ash
Quercus phellos, Willow Oak
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Nyssa Sylvatica, Black Gum
2.3 Results of Vegetation Monitoring (2 year)
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Due to vandalism on the site, the site was supplemental planted in April, 1998.
No monitoring plots were established in the site; however, the entire planting
area was counted due to small size of site. Dog fennel and various other weeds
were found growing throughout site. Site remained inundated with water until
late April, due to increased rainfall over winter.
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The planting associated with this project involved the installation of bottom land
hardwood seedlings to approximately 0.16 acres. This mitigation area was
adjacent to the roadway construction project. The area was filled and found to
be in violation of the COE permit. The second year vegetation monitoring
revealed a density of 406 trees per acre, which is well above the mi imum 320
trees per acre required by the success criteria.
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3.0 OVERALL CONCLUSIONS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
NCDOT intends to continue the vegetation monitoring of the R-2422 Mitigation
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APPENDIX B

MONITORING PARTNERING MEETING MINUTES
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORr.15 TOLSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
- December 4, 1998
Dr. G. Wayne Wright, Chief
Regulatory Branch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 189`
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Dear Wayne:
Re: NCDOT/Resource Agencv Partnering Meeting - Monitoring Guidelines
A meeting was held on July 22, 1998 in the NCDOT Photogrammetry Conference
Room in Raleigh to discuss monitoring guidelines for the 1998 Annual Monitoring
Reports. Please find-attached a list of those in attendance and the meeting agenda.
Following introductions, Charles Bruton described the purpose of the meeting and
opened the floor to David Franklin for any opening comments. David said he looked
forward to resolving any previous discrepancies in the 1997 Annual Monitoring Reports
and discussing ways to better present monitoring results in this year's monitoring reports.
Phil Harris moderated the meeting.
HYDROLOGIC MONITORING
NCDOT and the Corps agreed wetland mitigation sites must meet the guideline
for hydrology (1987 Manual) using consecutive days and not cumulative days of the
locally designated growing season. Wetland hydrology criteria in the 1987 Manual notes
that a site must be seasonally inundated or saturated (within 12 inches of the surface)
greater than 12.5 percent of the local growing season. NCDOT will re-evaluate the 1997
monitoring data to reflect consecutive days rather than cumulative days of the growing
season.
Regarding monitoring well data, David wants to see compliance is met and that
the sites are working. Phil noted that NCDOT is taking a close look at recurring
problems associated with monitoring well installation and maintenance. In cases where
hydrology was failing for a particular site, NCDOT would be unable to remediate the site
until the following year due to seasonal constraints and the necessity to collect specific
hydrographic information. In discussing what was considered to be hydrologic success,

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sug-est that the Corps would be interested to see a more detailed breakdown of the well
data and would not be opposed to hydrologic success based on a longer monitoring
period with less than a 12.E % success criteria. He also mentioned well data that falls
below the 12 inch threshold may also be examined as a special case. Mike Bell suggested
site remediation should occur now rather than waiting until December. NCDOT, in
coordination with the Corps, will identify unsuccessful sites and work together to
determine how the site is failing and the best remediation techniques to implement.
VEGETATION MONITORING ISSUES
Due to NCDOT's demand for hardwood seedlings there is a shorta-e of seedlings
this year and there was none available for remediation efforts. There is a minimum one
year lead time for ordering seedlings. In a situation on a site where the well data is good
but the vegetation is not successful the Corps stated they would review it on a site by site
basis. In cases of remediation, Charles said it was almost impossible to grade and plant a
site before the winter deadline.
Randy Wise requested an extension of the AugusUSeptember time period to
obtain the vegetation monitoring data for the sites. After discussing this issue, it was
agreed that the marsh sites would be evaluated in August and the hardwood sites could be
evaluated as late as October and November before leaf drop. The NCDOT will send a
"blanket" letter to the Corps to modify all permits to reflect the revised vegetation
monitoring period. Phil mentioned that although there would be an extension of the
monitoring period for vegetation, monitoring reports would continue to be completed and
distributed by the end of December. Randy said they often perform random site visits
throughout the year to see how vegetation is performing and would perform supplemental
planting if noted early enough in the -rowing season.
Ken Jolly asked who was responsible for downloading wells and did they look at
vegetation. Beth Smyre said the Geotechnical Unit downloaded well data and notified
her of any vegetation issues. The Corps requested that proposed remediation for
hydrology and vegetation be included in monitoring reports. NCDOT and the Corps will
coordinate any remediation measures. Randy expressed their commitment to remediate
vegetation as soon as possible.
The discussion turned toward planted versus volunteer species. The Corps does
not want to see volunteer species included in survival rate calculations for planted
species. Randy noted the survival rate is set at 50% or higher. David wanted to make
sure that the sites meet the target species requirement in stems per acre, not a percentage
(except for older sites set up for percentage). David also wanted to see the distribution of
species planted and volunteer. Randy said it is often difficult to identify certain species
during the first two years (several oak species often look alike as saplings). Generally it
is easier to differentiate the species by the third year. The Corps wanted to know if there
was a way to identify the planted species at planting. However, the planting procedure is

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so labor intensive now it would make it impossible to do so. The 50 foot by 50 foot
monitoring plots are chosen and staked in the field after planting has occurred. The
Corps wants NCDOT to note the unwanted volunteer species and to identify possible
remediation to make sure these species do not dominate the site. The NCDOT and the
? Corps agreed that the distribution of species is such that no species dominates more than
1'1 20 % of the distribution. Red maple and sweet gum are generally not to be planted to
insure good numbers of target species.
HYDROLOGIC SUCCESS CRITERIA
The incorporation of reference systems in determining success was discussed.
David concluded that if a particular site failed under the 1987 Manual guidelines, then
NCDOT had the option of comparing site parameters to reference site parameters in
determining success. The purpose of reference systems was to allow NCDOT a second
option in achieving success. The determination of a reference system with its success
criteria would need to be addressed in the mitigation plan. The use of the.
hydrogeomorphic system (HGM) was also discussed. Tile Corps is not going to use
HGM as a reference system, but will probably look at it as a tool. There are no guidelines
out yet on HGM.
The use of 20-80 versus 30-70 probability graphs, as defined by WETS, was
discussed. These graphs compare the specific year rain data to the historical data for the
mitigation site area. The MRCS and WETS use the 30-70 probability graphs and
NCDOT would like to use these as well. It was decided to use the 30-70 information and
to go to the nearest gage station as long as the source was cited. David determined that if
a site's hydrology performs at 12.591'0, then hydrologic success has been achieved. If a
site performs in the 5% to 12.5% range, then there is "marginal" hydrologic success. If
this trend continues, then the entire success criteria for the site will be reviewed.
The target percentage for hydrological success should be included in the permit
and shown in the mitigation plan. The Corps will be willing to negotiate on the success
of the site, but include adequate information in the permit and the mitigation plan.
KA Charles Bruton suggested placing monitoring wells in the impacted wetland areas
to assess and compare to mitigation areas. David wanted to insure that the best
mitigation site attainable is created. David also asked that well performance be broken
out in the report.
An interim report was given on Mud Creek. It was noted that wells placed in the
reference wetland and wells placed in the created wetland were an inappropriate method
to determine hydrologic success because the difference in soil type, hydrology, and cover
type.
Mike Bell discussed results of a workshop he attended on monitoring wells. He
also discussed the use of piezometers.
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There was no further discussion and the meeting adjourned. Please advise if you
have any questions regarding the meeting, minutes, or agenda.
Sincerely,
V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D.
Assistant Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Pau-Pose & Goals ofIfeeting
Standardize the monitoring reports
11vcb-ologic Ifonitoring
Consecutive vs. Cumulative days
Data interpretation
l'equicition Moniior•ing Issues
Planted vs. Voluntary plant:
Monitoring timetrame
Success Criteria
Geographical considerations
Reference systems
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
`larch 28, 1994
District Engineer
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Regulatory Unit
Dear Sir:
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Wayne County, New Route from SR 1915 to NC 111,
R-2422, 6.804756
The NCDOT applied for Department of the Army authorization for
the proposed project on January 28, 1994. A great deal of
coordination has taken place with your agency since that time. This
letter is intended to address issues raised in a letter from your
agency dated September 29, 1993. Your letter transmitted the
comments of the N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (.NCWRC),
and the Division of Land Resources. It is expected that the NCDOT
will be able to comply with the comments of the Division of Land
Resources. However, the NCWRC mentioned some special concerns
regarding the project design.
The NCWRC expressed concern that a mitigation plan had not been
specified in detail. The NCDOT has retained a consultant to develop
a mitigation plan for this project. The NCDOT is in the process of
reviewing their proposals for presentation to the review agencies.
The details of this plan should be available soon. It is expected
that this mitigation will involve the restoration of disturbed
wetlands in the project vicinity.
The NCWRC specified that rip rap should not be placed in the
relocated channel at Site IIIA. The proposed design for this channel
relocation does not include rip rap within the proposed channel. Rip
rap is proposed at this site only where it is required to stabilize
the end bent fill slopes of the proposed bridge. The new channel
banks will be stabilized with vegetation as requested by the NCWRC.

The NCWRC has also requested that further steps be taken to
minimize impacts at Site IIIB, and that care be taken not to disturb
the hydrology of this site. At site IIIB, the only proposed ditching
is the relocation of existing channels. The proposed bed profiles
duplicate those of the existing beds as much as practicable so that
the natural water elevations should remain virtually unaltered. .
The NCWRC indicated that larger pipes should be used to provide
wildlife crossings at Site IIIB. The NCDOT has revised its original
design by replacing the three 18-inch pipes proposed for this site
with 48-inch pipes. The 4S-inch pipes will be oriented with a 90
degree skew and will have concrete endwalls on their inlets in order
to minimize their lengths. The larger"pipes should improve
opportunities for wildlife movement.
Enclosed you will find revised plan sheets 4. 10 and 11 which
illustrate these modifications. A copy of this correspondence has
been provided to your Washington Office and to the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission for their review. If you need any additional
information, please contact Gordon Cashin at [phone].
Sincerelv
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Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Norm Sanders, COE, Washington
Mr. D.R. Dupree, P.E., Division 4 Engineer
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. N.L. Graf, P.E. FHWA

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
September 29, 1993
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Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199301223 - State Project R-2422
Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
ATTN: Mr. Gordon Cashin
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Ward:
On January 28, 1993, you applied for Department of the Army
authorization to place fill material into 4.72 acres of waters and wetlands
adjacent the Neuse River to construct a new connector extending from
SR 1915, immediately north of SR 1932, eastward to NC 111, near Goldsboro,
Wayne County, North Carolina.
After review of your proposal, the North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources recommended modifications to your
application by letter dated September 9, 1993 (copy enclosed). Also
enclosed is correspondence from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
dated August 25, 1993, and Division of Land Resources dated July 9, 1993.
These recommendations are due to anticipated adverse environmental impacts
to aquatic resources of national importance. We suggest that you revise
your plans to satisfy the.interests of the objecting agency.
Mr. Norm Sanders of my staff, telephone [phone], is responsible
for processing your application and is available to assist you in
coordinating with tha review agencies. Please advise us of your intentions,
in writing, on or before October 9, 1993.
Sincerely,
G. P e Wr' t
Chie Regulatory Branch
Enclosures

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State of North 'Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street e Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James 11 Hunt, Jr., Governor September 9, 1993 Jonathan R Howes, Secretary
Dr. G. Wayne Wright
Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
Dear Dr. Wright:
In keeping with your request, this office has circulated to interested state review agencies
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice Action Id. 199301223 dated July 1, 1993, which
describes a project proposal by the N. C. Department of Transportation, Division of Highways
of Raleigh. The project, involving wetland fill, a river crossing and overflow crossings, is
located along a new highway alignment between SR1915 and NC 111, crossing the Neuse River,
near Goldsboro, in Wayne County.
It is the writer's understanding that D.O.T. had not offered full wetland mitigation.
However, state agencies have recommended 4.72 acres of mitigation and it is a requirement of
the issued 401 Certification. In the opinion of the writer, this form of highway expansion is a
worst case example of habitat fragmentation, disturbance, wetland loss and introduction of yet
another load of pollutants to the stressed Neuse River system. These impacts can never be fully
mitigated. We note with interest that the National Marine Fisheries Service maintains an
objection to the project.
During the course of the review, the Wildlife Resources Commission requested mitigation
and other refinements. The specific recommendations of the Commission are listed in the
attached memorandum. Also, recommmendation for project area erosion and sedimentation
control are included in an attachment from the Division of Land Resources. For the record, the
Division of Environmental Management issued the required Section 401 Certification.
Certification N,,. 2836 was issued on July 28. It also provides important project management
conditions.
Recommendations of the three agencies should become a part of any permit issued to
lessen the environmental blow of this project to the Neuse basin.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
50%reyded/10%pod-c=--r p.p- ?. t?

Dr. G. Wayne Wright
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September 9, 1993

Should you require additional - input from the state on this matter, do not hesitate to
contact this office or the commenting agencies.
JRP: jr/aw
cc: Wildlife Resources Commission
Division of Environmental Management
Division of Land Resources
Very sincerely,
al?
Jo R. Parker, Jr.
Inla d '404 Coordinator
Enclosure
N AuG2-31;
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission F0
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker. Jr., Inland 11404" Coordinator
Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural'Resources
FROM: David Yow, Acting Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: August 25, 1993
SUBJECT: Response to U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice
for Action No. 199301223 (July 1, 1993) in reference to
N. C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposal for
new route from SR 1915 to NC 111, Wayne County, North
Carolina, TIP No. R-2422.
The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed
the subject application for 401 Water Quality Certification, as
well as the Environmental Assessment and Finding of No
Significant Impact for the project. Our comments are provided in
accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat.
401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The proposed project involves construction of approximately
2.1 miles of two lane roadway on new location, crossing the Neuse
River and several smaller waters. Partial control of access is
proposed. Project impacts include fill of wetlands,
channelization and culverting of streams, and potential
introduction of toxicants to aquatic systems from roadway runoff.
In addition to wetland impacts, fragmentation and loss of upland
wildlife habitat will result from road construction.
The NCWRC recommends the following modifications to the 404
Permit:
(1) Wetland loss (approx. 4.72 acres) should be fully
mitigated. The NCDOT should explore opportunities for
on-site, in-kind mitigation of unavoidable wetland

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loss. Margins of some of the agricultural land
adjoining the existing wetland areas may be suitable
for restoration and may provide sufficient acreage for
mitigation. If off-site mitigation is required, the
NCWRC anticipates a 2:1 acreage ratio and requests that
the NCDOT coordinate the site selection process with
NCWRC staff.
(2) Proposed channel change at site ILIA should be
stabilized with native vegetation, and rip-rap should
not be placed within the new channel. While this site
does not provide year-round aquatic habitat, a
revegetated channel will provide improved reproductive
habitat for amphibians and create a filtering buffer
between nearby stream habitat and possible roadway
spills.
(3) Site IIIB represents a vernal pool of reasonably high
quality which provides a habitat "island" among cleared
tracts on both sides. Amphibians and other wildlife
species currently benefit from the relatively diverse
habitat found here.'- The proposed project should be
modified to minimize the probability of altering the
hydrology of this wetland, and fragmentation of habitat
should be minimized as well. The proposed 18 inch
pipes should be replaced with small box culverts to
improve opportunities for wildlife movements between
the two halves of the newly fragmented wetland. To
encourage use by wildlife, length of these culverts
should be minimized, possibly by using small retaining
walls. The culverts and proposed channel changes
should not drain the wetland below natural water
elevations. All relocated channels should be
revegetated as on Site IIIA above.
The NCWRC offers no objection to approval of 404 Permit for
this project, provided the recommendations above are included as
conditions of the permit.
'Thank you for the opportunity to provide input to the permit
review process for this project. If I can further assist your
office, please contact me at [phone].
cc: Mike Scruggs, District 3 Wildlife Biologist
Wayne Jones, District 3 Fisheries Biologist
John Alderman, Piedmont Region Nongame Project Leader
David Lekson, Manager, USAGE Reg. Field Office, Washington
John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR

DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Parker, Jr./
Major Permits Processing Section
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: Patrick H. McClain 7*?_ *
Assistant Land Quality Regional Engineer
Washington Regional Office
SUBJECT: A16292511
This office will require that:
/1. The area be properly graded..
2. A permanent ground cover sufficient *to restrain erosion
be provided on all exposed areas within the shorter of
30 working or 120 calendar days after project comple-
tion.
Cur
3.. The & ? slopes of the c-i-spe -1 areald-i} be at an
angle no steeper than 1 1/2 H: 1 V.
-? . Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices,
measures, or structures be used to prevent sediment
from entering the adjacent wetlands/watercourses/
property (e.g., silt fence, diversion swales/berms,
sand fence, etc.).
t/ 5. A ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion be
provided within 30 working days of completion of any
phase of grading on cut or filled slopes.
6. An erosion and sedimentation control plan be submitted
at least 30 days prior to initiation of land-disturbing
activities.
7. Additional information concerning the area of the land-
ward disturbance be submitted to determine if an
erosion control plan is required.
8. Other:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
August 5, 1993
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199301223 (State Project No. R-2422)
Mr. B. J. O'Quinn, P.E., Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
I am responding to your question at the July Corps/NCDOT meeting,
regarding the use of Nationwide Permits in conjunction with the Goldsboro
connector, extending from SR 1915 to NC 111 in Wayne County, North Carolina.
The question was whether two (2) of the five (5) crossings could be approved
under Department of the Army (DA) Nationwide Permits.
The application described Sites I and II as being eligible for
Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and Isolated Waters). Site III
describes three (3) separate crossings requiring individual permit
authorization. The project drawings show the crossings (copy enclosed)
going west to east, as: Site I crossing of an unnamed drainage eligible for
NWP 26; Site III (A) crossing at Neuse River overflow channel requiring
individual permit authorization; Site II crossing an unnamed drainage
eligible for NWP 26; Site III (B) crossing a Neuse River overflow channel
requiring individual permit authorization; and Site III (C) crossing the
Neuse River requiring individual permit authorization.
Nationwide Permits are authorized for single and complete projects that
can stand on their own merits. Site I qualifies for NWP 26, as it does not
require any additional DA authorization for construction. However, Site II
is located between Sites III (A) and III (B), requiring individual permit
authorization. Therefore, since Site II cannot be constructed without the
issuance of a DA permit, it does not qualify for a Nationwide Permit and is
reviewed as part of the complete project application. In addition, Site I
will be reviewed as being a part of the overall project requiring DA
authorization.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. Should you have any further
questions, you may contact Mr. Norm Sanders at telephone [phone].
Sincerel,
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Chie , Regulatory Branch
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SITE STATION PROP. STRUCTURE PERM IMPACTED FILL IN FILL IN CONSTRUCTED FILL BELO'i
TYPE TYPE WETLANDS WETLANDS SURFACE SURFACE OHW
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1. 22+00-L-REV 42'RCP 26 0.00 0 0.02 0.00 0.00
H. 48+90-L-REY. 18'RCP NATIONWIDE 0.20 1,613 0.00 0.00 0.00
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A. 31435 TO 42'RCP INDIVIDUAL 1.35 20,326 O.Oi 0.03 56.00
43+15-L-REV BRIDGE 404
9. 53+30 TO . _ 3118'RCP INDIVIDUAL 1.74 161261 0.05 0.09 9.00
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C. 73+30 TO 60-RCP, INDIVIDUAL 1.43 23,895 0.01 0.01 0.30
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM HGyVRG wavcbk 't.42- atXtt rn??19atCo? ?r (tail it ach o?' P?j?t)
TO: John Dorney, Division of Environmental Management
FROM: David Yow, Highway Project Coordinator 4?,OK"?
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: April 8, 1993
SUBJECT: N. C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) request for
401 Water Quality Certification, New Route from SR 1915
to NC 111, Wayne County, North Carolina, TIP No. R-
2422, DEM Project No. 93108.
The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed
the subject application for 401 Water Quality Certification, as
well as the Environmental Assessment and Finding of No
Significant Impact for the project. Our comments are provided in
accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat.
401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The proposed project involves construction of approximately
2.1 miles of two lane roadway on new location, crossing the Neuse
River and several smaller waters. Partial control of access is
proposed. Construction impacts affecting water quality include
fill of wetlands, channelization and culverting of streams, and
potential introduction of toxicants to aquatic systems from
roadway runoff.
The NCWRC recommends the following modifications to the 401
Water Quality Certification:
(1) Wetland loss (0.2 acres) at site II should be included
in total impact estimates for the 401 Certification,
since a crossing at Site II will not provide a
functioning roadway facility in the absence of
crossings at Sites IIIA and IIIB.
(2) Proposed channel change at site IIIA should be
stabilized with native vegetation, and rip-rap should
not be placed within the new channel. While this site
does not provide year-round aquatic habitat, a
Memo Page 2 April 8, 1993
revegetated channel will provide improved reproductive
habitat for amphibians and create a buffer between
nearby stream habitat and possible roadway spills.
(3) Site IIIB represents a vernal pool of reasonably high
quality which provides a habitat "island" among cleared
tracts on both sides. Amphibians and other wildlife
species currently benefit from the relatively diverse
habitat found here. The proposed project should be
modified to minimize the probability of altering the
hydrology of this wetland, and fragmentation of habitat
should be minimized as well. The proposed 18 inch
pipes should be replaced with small box culverts to
improve opportunities for wildlife movements between
the two halves of the newly fragmented wetland. To
encourage use by wildlife, length of these culverts
should be minimized, possibly by using small retaining
walls. The culverts and proposed channel changes
should not drain the wetland below natural water
elevations. All relocated channels should be
revegetated as on Site IIIA above.
(4) The NCDOT should explore opportunities for on-site
mitigation of unavoidable wetland loss. Margins of
some of the agricultural land adjoining the existing
wetland areas may be suitable for restoration and may
provide sufficient acreage to mitigate in kind at a 1:1
ratio. If off-site mitigation is required, the NCWRC
does not object to a 2:1 acreage ratio and requests
that the NCDOT coordinate the site selection process
with NCWRC staff. We also request that total mitigated
wetland impacts from the project be modified to 4.62
acres to accurately reflect wetland loss from highway
construction.
The NCWRC offers no objection to approval of 401 Water
Quality Certification for this project, provided the
recommendations above are included as conditions of the
certification.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input to the permit
review process for this project. Please provide a copy of the
final issued certification for our files. If I can further
assist your office, please contact me at [phone].
CC: Wayne Jones, District 3 Fisheries Biologist
John Alderman, Piedmont Region Nongame Biologist
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
March 28. 1994
District Engineer
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Regulatory Unit
Dear Sir:
R. SAMUEL HUNT II I
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Wayne County. New Route from SR 1915 to NC 111,
R-2422, 6.804756
The NCDOT applied for Department of the Army authorization for
the proposed project on January 28, 1994. A great deal of
coordination has taken place with your agency since that time. This
letter is intended to address issues raised in a letter from your
agency dated September 29, 1993. Your letter transmitted the
comments of the N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC),
and the Division of Land Resources. It is expected that the NCDOT
will be able to comply with the comments of the Division of Land
Resources. However, the NCWRC mentioned some special concerns
regarding the project design.
The NCWRC expressed concern that a mitigation plan had not been
specified in detail. The NCDOT has retained a consultant to develop
a mitigation plan for this project. The NCDOT is in the process of
reviewing their proposals for presentation to the review agencies.
The details of this plan should be available soon. It is expected
that this mitigation will involve the restoration of disturbed
wetlands in the project vicinity.
The NCWRC specified that rip rap should not be placed in the
relocated channel at Site IIIA. The proposed design for this channel
relocation does not include rip rap within the proposed channel. Rip
rap is proposed at this site only where it is required to stabilize
the end bent fill slopes of the proposed bridge. The new channel
banks will be stabilized with vegetation as requested by the NCWRC.

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NORTH CAROLINA
Wayne County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public
Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N.C. Dept. of
Transportation to construct the Goldsboro connector from SR 1915 to SR 1932 and fill 4.72
acres of wetlands, in Wayne County pursuant to an application filed on the 2nd day of
July,1993.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the
wagers of Neuse-River in conjunction with the proposed basin fill in Wayne 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. Wetland mitigation shall be done as required by the US Army Corps. of
Engineers and reviewed by DEM. Two copies of all annual mitigation reports
shall be sent to DEM.
3. Relocated streams at sites III A,B and C shall be revegetated after construction
is complete.
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 or Coastal Area Management Act Permit
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this Certification. This
request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box
27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be
final and binding.
This the 28th day of July, 1993.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGE ENT
P eston Howard, Jr. P
irector
WQC# 2836
\ OF THE ARMY p Fljuly 1- ,\ DEPARTi1'T'
Wilmington District, corps of Engineers
Post office Box 1890 Carolina 28402-1890 i,"
Wilmington, North 1, 1993
Action ID. 199301223
PUBLIC NOTICE
The NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTIEff OF TRANSPORTATION (NCDOT), DIVISION OF
HIC?iWAYS, POST OFFICE BOX 25201, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27611-5201, has
of the Army permit to PLACE APPRoximpTIELY 62,160
applied for a Department INTO APPROXIMATELY 4.72 ACMES OF WATERS AND
CUBIC YARDS OF FILL MATE IAL construct a new connector extending
WETLANDS ADJA?r THE- NEC7SE RIVER, to stward to NC 111, NEAR GOLDSBORO,
from SR 1915 immediately north of SR 1932, ea
VAYNE CoUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA (STATE PROJECT 6.804756 R-2422).
thatdataapproximately provided by the
The following description of the work is taken from
applicant. Plans submitted with the pp
62,160 cubic yards of fill material will be utilized o ?ccnson with five (5)
road crossings of rivers, streams, and wetlands in
SR 1915 immediately north of SR
construction of a connector extending form
1932, eastward to NC 111.
drainage, a 42-inch reinforced concrete pipe
At station 22+00, an unnamed
(RCp) will be installed, impacting approximately 0.02 acres of surface water.
At station 33+35, a Neuse River overflow channel, fa 42-inch alPi will b35 Of ll
mater
to 1. placed, requiring approximately 20,326 cubic Y?of riprap will be utilized,
acres of wetlands. An al acre of surfacewater.
impacting approximately 0.01
At station 48+90, an unnamed drainage, an 18-inch RCP will be instlangled,
of fill material, and impact
requiring approximately 1,613 cubic yards
approximately 0.20 acre of wetlands.
At station 53+30, a Neuse River overflow channel, three (3) 18-inch RCPs
firing approximately 16,261 cubic yards of fill
will be installed, repo 1.74 acres of wetlands. An additional aal 9of
material, impacting approximately impacting approximately
cubic yards of riprap will be utilized, surface water.
At station 73+30, the main crossing of the Neuse River will be sting
constructed. Approximately 23,895 cubic Yards of fill material, impa
of wetlands, will be required in conjunction with the
approximately 1.43 acres Guide Bank, and a 30-foot wide, 550-foot long
placement of a 60-inch RCP, Bridge.
-2-
The Purpose of the work is to
Thoroughfare System, connecting Provide C important link in the Goldsboro
included with this SR 1915 to NC ill. Public notice Plans showin
rn g the work are
Mr- CORDON CASHION,. Additional info
HIGHWAYS' pLANNI NORTH CAROLII? DEPARTMENT' OF tion may be obtained from
ADID IIVVIROI?, BRAN?, TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF
NORTH CAROLINA 27611-5201, or Telephone (919 733SST-9770OFFICE BOX 25201, RALEIGH,
.
The State of North Carolina will review this
the need for the applicant to obtain an Public notice to determine
Department of the any required State authorization. No
And permit -
viewpoint on the proposal has has will be issued until the coordinated a De been received and reviewed ated State
Division o EnvPtment of the Any permit be issued until the orth s agency
nor
olina
Water Quality Certificate a gement has determined the aPPliCility o
required by PL 92-500. cability of a
Northers Proposal shall be reviewed for the applicability of Carolina a
ncis Other actions by
a• The issuance of a Water
the Clean Water Act Quality Certification under Section 401 of
Management by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
b• The issuance of an easement to fill or otherwise occu
submerged land under North
py State-owned
and 146-12 by the North Carolina feral Statute 143-3414
Carolina Council of Stat Carolina ?Partment of Administration )and4the North
,-11,
C. The approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation
Quality Section, North Carolina Division of Control Plan
State Sedimentation Pollution Control Act Of 1973 Resources, _by the Land
(NC G.S.11P3rA- Ot66) the
The requested Department of
permit dened if any
required state the Army local authorization and/or cert will be ification
viewpoint denied
Department of the Army permit will be issued until a State denied.
is received No
are encouraged to furnish and reviewed by this agency. con coordinated
above agencies dire stc th om es on factors Of Prents Of represented s notice
ctl
Corps of Engineers. spectlve agency, with a co y the
PY furnished to the
This application is being considered
Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. id Pursuant to Section 10 of the
U.S.C. 1344). An ) and Section 404 of the Clean Water RAct iver and 3
Y Person may request, in writing within the c
specified in this notice, that a
application. Requests for public hearing be held to consider O tthis
reasons for holdin Public hearing shall state, with
g a public hearing, particularity,
the
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