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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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August 1, 1997
Nash County
DWQ Project # 970571
COE ED No. 199700880
DOT TIP No. B-2850
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Franklin Vick
N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to fill in
0.19 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of temporary causeway at Pig Basket Creek, as you
described in your application dated 18 June 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that
this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3114. This certification allows you to
use Nationwide Permit Number 33 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get
any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited
to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed
regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless
otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except
as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a
new application. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be
valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed
below. DOT shall follow guidance provided by DWQ in our 27 May 1997 letter for minimizing damage to
aquatic resources until a final policy is developed in conjunction with DOT.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a
written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
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Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
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Division of Water QuaI4 - Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NO 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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REpEIVED
PRE-DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION PCN AIUN 0, 19,9
TO: National Marine Fisheries Service F?N2Cly'1IquSC/fNCFs
Pivers Island, NC FAX [phone]
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Asheville, NC FAX [phone]
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Raleigh, NC FAX [phone]
State Historic Preservation Office
Raleigh, NC FAX [phone]
4PRE-11 vison of Water Quality
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Creedmoor, NC FAX [phone]
1. ACTION ID: 199700880
2. APPLICANT: NCDOT/BR2/SR1003/TIP NO. B-2850
3. DATE OF TRANSMITTAL: 6/30/97
4. RESPONSE DEADLINE(5 days from transmittal):7/7/97
5. COMMENT DEADLINE(10 days from response deadline):7/17/97
6. SEND COMMENTS TO: RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
RALEIGH, NC
ATTN: Eric Alsmeyer
FAX [phone]
We are also forwarding the attached PCN to the Fish and Wildlife
Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service for review and
comment concerning any likely affect to any threatened or
endangered species or their critical habitat within those
agencies' jurisdiction.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
June 18, 1997
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Attention: Michael D. Smith, P.W.S.
Chief, North Section
Dear Sir:
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Subject: Nash County, Replacement of Bridge No. 2 over Pig Basket Creek
on SR 1003, Federal Aid Project BRZ-1003(15), State Project
No. 8.2320701, TIP No. B-2850
On February 1, 1996 the North Carolina Department of Transportation distributed a
Categorical Exclusion document for the above referenced project proposing to proceed
under a Nationwide Permit in accordance with 33 CFR Appendix A (B-23). On July 17,
1996, the Corps of Engineers verified the issue of a Nationwide 23 permit. The project
now requires the construction of temporary work platforms to provide construction
access.
The new bridge cannot be constructed without the construction of temporary work
platforms to provide construction access to Pig Basket Creek. Construction of the
proposed work platform is depicted in the attached drawings (Sheet 1 to 2).
The enclosed drawings describe the proposed method of supporting the drill rig for the
drill shaft installation. The work platforms will consist of steel mats placed on the creek
bottom, cribbing up with H-pile cut off and/or 6 by 12 timbers. If the creek bed is not
level, minor amounts of rock will be placed to create a level area suitable for the steel
mats. More steel mats will be placed on the timbers to provide the work platforms to
support the drill rig. The steel mats are two sizes: 12 inches x 4 feet 3 inches x 20 feet
and 21 inches x 4 feet x 40 feet in length. The mats which will be used instead of rip-raps
are easier to install and remove and have minimal impacts on the creek bottom.
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Following construction, all material will be removed. The work platform will be in place
for approximately two weeks. The creek bottom will subsequently be restored to its
original contour and rough surface texture. No haul roads or access roads will be
constructed in association with the work platforms. There will not be any temporary
impact areas above the normal water level. Since the mats will be in place for a short
time and no haul roads will be built, the NCDOT does not propose any planting.
In accordance with the environmental commitments set forth in the Categorical
Exclusion, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will implement a
construction moratorium associated with the bridge replacement from February 15
through May 31. In addition, the NCDOT's Best Management Practices for the
Protection of Surface Waters and Sediment Control will be strictly enforced during
construction of the project.
It is anticipated that tlu above pt' ned activities will be authorized under Section 404
Nationwide Permit 3 ?Tem ra . Rnstruction Access and Dewatering). We are,
therefore, requesting the issuance of a nationwide permit authorizing construction of the
causeway. We anticipate a 401 General Certification will apply to this project, and are
providing one copy of the application to the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Health and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their
review.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Alice Gordon at
733-7844, ext. 307.
rSincer Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Mr. David Lekson, Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Office
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWCR, Raleigh
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF, Morehead City
Mr. John Hefner, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS, Beaufort
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development Branch
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design Unit
Mr. D. R. Dupree, P.E., Division 4 Engineer
)EH ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT
T.I.-P. No. B-2850
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pRE -CONSTRUCT = ON NOT = F Z CATION Ap pL 2 CAT = ON
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: NC DeDt. of Transportation; Plannina & Environmental Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS:
Post Office Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE:
NC ZIP CODE: 27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
H Franklin Vick, P E , Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY : Nash NEAREST TOWN OR CITY : Nash.vil l e
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
iUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Bridge No. 2 over Pig Basket Creek on SR 1nn3 _
2.5 miles north of Nashville
5. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Pig Basket Creek
RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT,
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS
(WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, EXPLAIN: _
7b. IS THE RR"OJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA-DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO (? ]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST
OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [x] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION) : NW 23; Action I.D. 199500815
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
(ORW), WATER SUPPLY
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'a: ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:
)b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.19
!Oa. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
TILLING:
?LOODING:
0.19
DRAINAGE:
EXCAVATION:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.19
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE:
FT
-AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE ,(based on normal high water contours):
WIDTH AFTER:
FT
FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER:
FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Construct temporary work platforms
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED,
DRAINING TO THE POND?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? _
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY):
See attached plans and Cover Letter
WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
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3. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction Access
4. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
N WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
Project is bridge over stream

L5. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
IEGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING
7.NDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT
AAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: See CE
(ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION.OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED : See CE
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR,THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [x] NO [ ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES ?J NO [ ]
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F ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
TATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
:OMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
?UESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE.
)IRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA
)EPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
:7603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
t8. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
?ROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
XND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE,PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
XND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE
SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH
EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF-DELTNEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
Rural residential
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS.OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
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01414ER" S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
BRANCH
Nash County
SR-1003 over Pig Basket Creek
Bridge #2
B-2850
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