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Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 24, 1998
Rowan County
DWQ Project # 980071
TIP # I-2511 B B
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, WRP
Frank Vick
NC DOT
PO Box 25201
Raleigh NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill in
0.52 acres of wetlands and/or 261 linear feet of waters for the purpose of widening I-85 from north of SR 1500 to
north of SR 2528 at Rowan County, as you described in your application dated January 15, 1998. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3103
and 308. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 14 and 26 when the Corps of Engineers
issues them. 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 replaces the one issued on March 9, 1998.
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 for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification
and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. 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). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
We understand that you have chosen to contribute to the Wetland Restoration Program in order to
compensate for these impacts to wetlands and/or streams. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R .0500, this
contribution will satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 2H .0506(h). According to
15A NCAC 2H .0506(h), 155 feet of restoration will be required. Until the Wetland Restoration Program receives
and clears your check (made payable to: DEHNR - Wetland Restoration Program), wetland or stream till shall not
occur. Mr. Ron Ferrell should be contacted at 919-733-5083 ext. 358 if you have any questions concerning the
Wetland Restoration Program. You have one month from the date of this Certification to make this payment. For
accounting purposes, this Certification authorizes the fill of 155 feet of streams, in Catawba River and
subbasin 155 feet of stream restoration are required. Please be aware that the Wetland Restoration
Program (WRP) rules require rounding of acreage amounts to one-quarter acre increments (15A 211
.0503(b)).
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.
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX it 733-9959
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Ron Ferrell; Wetland Restoration Program
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NORTH CAROLINA - DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
SUMMARY OF PERMITTED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, NC D T , DWQ Project # 980071 is authorized to impact the surface waters
of the State of North Carolina as indicated below for the purpose(s) of proposed widening I-85 in Rowan County. All
activities associated with these authorized impacts must be conducted in accordance with the conditions listed in the attached
certification transmittal letter. THIS CERTIFICATION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENT FOR WETLAND RESTORATION
LOCATION: I-85 from north of SR 1500 to north of SR 2528
COUNTY: Rowan
BASIN/SUBBASIN: Catawba
As required by 15A NCAC 2H .0506, and the conditions of this certification, you are required to compensate for the
above impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands and surface waters as outlined
below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade the waters of the state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Wetland Restoration Programs must he
rounded to one-quarter acre increments according to 15A 2R.0503(b)
acres of Class WL wetlands
acres of riparian wetlands
acres of non-riparian wetlands
acres of Class SWL wetlands
155 linear feet of stream channel
(other)
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirements is through the payment of a
fee to the Wetlands Restoration Fund per 15A NCAC 2R .0503. If you choose this option, please sign this form and mail it
to the Wetlands Restoration Fund at the address listed below. An invoice for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent
to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU
RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE WETLANDS RESTORATION
PROGRAM.
Signature
Date
WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
[phone] ext. 358
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Bill Gilmore
Manager, Planning and Environmental
NCDOT
P.O. box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
November 19, 1998
NCDWQ# 980071
TIP# I-2511BB
SUBJECT: WRP-FAILURE OF PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
I-85 Widening
From North of SR 1500 to North of SR 2528
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
Rowan County
On March 24, 1998 you were issued a 401 Water Quality Certification authorizing you
to impact wetlands and or waters of the State. As part of this Certification you were required to
make a payment to the N.C. Wetland Restoration Program for impacts to 155 feet of stream. As
of this date, no payment for these activities has been received.
You are hereby notified that the wetland and or water impacts approved by your 401
Certification must not be initiated PRIOR to payment into the WRP. Failure to make payment
for wetland or stream impacts as required by your 401 Water Quality Certification may result in
an enforcement action being initiated against you. Additionally, a Civil Penalty assessment not to
exceed $10,000 per day may also be levied against you.
Please submit your payment and return the enclosed form to the WRP (address listed on
the form) within 21 days upon your receipt. If this matter is not resolved by this time, NCDWQ
will proceed to revoke your Certification and initiate an enforcement action you for this matter.
If you should have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to call me at (919)
733-1786 or Ron Ferrell at (919-733-5083 EXT. 358).
Sincerely,
n Dorney
ater Quality Certi ion Program
Cc: Ron Ferrell, WRP
Mike Parker, Mooresville Regional Office
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Facility Name NC DOT I=85 Widening I County Rowan
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPAUMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JP-
GOVERNOR
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
January 15, 1998
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Regulatory Branch
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Mr. Mike Smith
Assistant Chief
Dear Sir:
GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Rowan County, Widening of I-85 from north of SR 1500 to north of
SR 2528, TIP No. 1-2511 BB, State Project No. 8.1631502, COE Action
ID No. 199503165, DWQ project No. 95469.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen
Interstate 85 from north of SR 1500 to north of SR 2528 in Rowan County. This project
will widen the existing facility from four lanes to eight over the course of 5.2 kilometers
(3.2 miles). The construction limits will extend approximately 15 meters (50 feet) from
the current roadway toe-of-slope. There will also be improvements to interchanges along
this project.
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) authorized this project under provisions of
NW Permit 26 on July 17, 1995 (Action ID No. 199503165). The N.C. Division of
Water Quality (DWQ), formerly the Division of Environmental Management, issued a
Section 401 Water Quality Certification pursuant to General Water Quality Certification
No. 2671 for the project (DWQ project No. 95469) on June 22, 1995. Copies are
included for reference.
Since the referenced permits were issued , there have been changes in both the
Nationwide Permit and General Certification programs. Nationwide Permit No. 26 will
expire on December 13, 1998 and will not be reissued. Therefore, the previously issued
Department of the Army permit will no longer be usable for this project.

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Information regarding the project description has not changed since the distribution of the
original NW 26 permit application. As indicated in the attached drawings and summary
sheets, the project will impact 0.52 acres ofjurisdictional wetlands. The project will also
impact 261 linear feet of stream channel through the extension of existing pipes and
culverts. One site, site C, exceeds the single site surface water threshold of 150.0 linear
feet. Site C involves extending an existing culvert a total of 155.0 linear feet. The North
Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to mitigate for the additional 5.0 linear
feet of impacts by paying into the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's Wetlands
Restoration Program.
The NCDOT requests the proposed construction be authorized by a Regional General
Permit No. 3 1. By copy of this letter, a Section 401 Water Quality Certification by the
Division of Water Quality is also requested.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Lindsey
Riddick at [phone], extension 315.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Attachments
cc: Mr. Steve Lund, COE, Asheville
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Whit Webb, PE, Program Development Branch
Mr. Len Hill, State Highway Engineer - Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, PE, State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. D. B Waters, PE, Division 09 Engineer
DEM ID: 95469 CORPS ACTION ID: 199503165 T.I.P. No. I-2511BB
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): General Permit No. 31
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
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 Dept. of Transportation; Planning & 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: Rowan NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Salisbury
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): I-85 from North of SR 1500 to North of SR 2528
in Rowan County
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: unnamed tributaries to Town Creek
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin/Pee-Dee
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
(WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [x]
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): 199503165
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
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9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.52 acre
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.52 acre EXCAVATION:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.52 acre
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Drawings FT AFTER: See Drawings FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): See Drawings FT
WIDTH AFTER: See Drawings FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: N/A FT AFTER: N/A FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: x PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: x
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY):
Widening of interstate 85 in Rowan County. Road construction ecruipment.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
To improve traffic flow and safety along I-85.
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
Road construction is a linear activity. No feasible alternative exists
for avoiding impacts to waters of the United States.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF 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. DATE CONTACTED: Included in previous
application package (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: Included in previous application package.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO H (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 [x] NO [I
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003,
TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 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 DELINEATION 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? Urban
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
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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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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VI"E ?? t4 WIDENING OF I-85
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P,E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Franklin Vick, Manager
Planning and Environmental
NC DOT
P. 0. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Dear Mr. Vick:
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June 22, 1995
Rowan County
DEM Project # 95469
TIP No. I-251
State Pro' 8 a6t1?0
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JUN 2 6 1995
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You have our approval to place fill material in 0.52 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of widening Interstate 85 from North of SR 1500 to north of SR 2528, as you described in your
application dated 1 May 1995. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 2671. This certification allows you to use
Nationwide Permit Number 26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
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 Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
sAttachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
P.O. Box 29535, Rdeigh, Norm Ccrolina 27o2o-(??5 elepncne v i ?- - u i5 FAa v iv- a?)-24yo
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS ?j
P.O. BOX 1890 a 50°
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
July 17, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199503165 and Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and Isolated
Waters); TIP No. I-25113B, State Project No. 8.1631502
Mr. Frank Vick
State of North Carolina
Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
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Reference your May 1, 1995 application for Department of the ;,wO
authorization to widen I-85 from north of S.R. 1500 to north of S.R. ,
between China Gro%e and Salisbury, in Rowan County, North Carolina. This
improvement consists of widening the existing roadway from four lanes to eight
lanes over the course of 3.2 miles. The construction limits will extend
approximately 50 feet from the current roadway toe-of-slope. There will also
be improvements to interchanges along the project length. The project will
result in an approximately 0.6 acre impact to wetlands and stream channel in
the headwaters of unnamed tributaries to Town Creek.
For the purposes of the 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 was
provided, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharges of
dredged or fill material into headwaters and isolated waters.
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 North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM). You should contact Mr. John
Dorney, telephone [phone], regarding the above mentioned water quality
certification. This nationwide permit does not relieve you of the
responsibility to obtain other required State or local approval.
This verification :,rill be valid for two years from the date of this
letter unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued or revoked.
Also, this verification will remain valid for the two 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 two 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 or are under contract to
commence, in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized.
This is provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the date of
the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation.
Nnnted on V Recycled Paper
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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
ti.
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hi Regul ory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 6, 1998
Rowan County
DWQ Project # 98980071
TIP # I-2511BB
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, WRP
Frank Vick
NC DOT
PO Box 25201
Raleigh NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill in
0.52 acres of wetlands and/or 261 linear feet of waters for the purpose of widening I-85 from north of SR 1500 to
north of SR 2528 at Rowan County, as you described in your application dated January 15, 1998. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3100.
This certification allows you to use General Permit Number 31 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. 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 for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification
and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. 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). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
We understand that you have chosen to contribute to the Wetland Restoration Program in order to
compensate for these impacts to wetlands and/or streams. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R .0500, this
contribution will satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 2H .0506(h). According to
15A NCAC 2H .0506(h), 155 feet of restoration will be required. Until the Wetland Restoration Program receives
and clears your check (made payable to: DEHNR - Wetland Restoration Program), wetland or stream fill shall not
occur. Mr. Ron Ferrell should be contacted at 919-733-5083 ext. 358 if you have any questions concerning the
Wetland Restoration Program You have one month from the date of this Certification to make this payment. For
accounting purposes, this Certification authorizes the fill of 155 feet of streams, in Catawba River and
subbasin 155 feet of stream restoration are required. Please be aware that the Wetland Restoration
Program (WRP) rules require rounding of acreage amounts to one-quarter acre increments (15A 211
.0503(b)).
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.
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Ron Ferrell; Wetland Restoration Program
F Sinc Fton Howard, Jr. P.E.
980071.1tr
NORTH CAROLINA - DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
SUMMARY OF PERMITTED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, NC DOT , DWQ Project # 980071 is authorized to impact the surface waters
of the State of North Carolina as indicated below for the purpose(s) of proposed widening I-85 in Rowan County. All
activities associated with these authorized impacts must be conducted in accordance with the conditions listed in the attached
certification transmittal letter. THIS CERTIFICATION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENT FOR WETLAND RESTORATION
LOCATION: I-85 from north of SR 1500 to north of SR 2528
COUNTY: Rowan
BASIN/SUBBASIN: Catawba
As required by 15A NCAC 2H .0506, and the conditions of this certification, you are required to compensate for the
above impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands and surface waters as outlined
below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade the waters of the state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Wetland Restoration Programs must be
rounded to one-quarter acre increments according to 15A 2R .0503(b)
acres of Class WL wetlands
acres of riparian wetlands
acres of non-riparian wetlands
acres of Class SWL wetlands
155 linear feet of stream channel
(other)
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirements is through the payment of a
fee to the Wetlands Restoration Fund per 15A NCAC 2R .0503. If you choose this option, please sign this form and mail it
to the Wetlands Restoration Fund at the address listed below. An invoice for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent
to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU
RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE WETLANDS RESTORATION
PROGRAM.
Signature Date
WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
[phone] ext. 358

0 ISS?SD 980071
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. RO. BOX 25201. RALEIG11. N.C. 27611-5201 GARLAND B. GARRErr JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
January 15, 1998
Regulatory Branch
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Mr. Mike Smith
Assistant Chief
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Rowan County, Widening of I-85 from north of SR 1500 to north of
SR 2528, TIP No. I-2511BB, State Project No. 8.1631502, COE Action
ID No. 199503165, DWQ project No. 95469.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen
Interstate 85 from north of SR 1500 to north of SR 2528 in Rowan County. This project
will widen the existing facility from four lanes to eight over the course of 5.2 kilometers
(3.2 miles). The construction limits will extend approximately 15 meters (50 feet) from
the current roadway toe-ofslope. There will also be improvements to interchanges along
this project.
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) authorized this project under provisions of
NW Permit 26 on July 17, 1995 (Action ID No. 199503165). The N.C. Division of
Water Quality (DWQ), formerly the Division of Environmental Management, issued a
Section 401 Water Quality Certification pursuant to General Water Quality Certification
No. 2671 for the project (DWQ project No. 95469) on June 22, 1995. Copies are
included for reference.
Since the referenced permits were issued , there have been changes in both the
Nationwide Permit and General Certification programs. Nationwide Permit No. 26 will
expire on December 13, 1998 and will not be reissued. Therefore, the previously issued
Department of the Army permit will no longer be usable for this project.
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Information regarding the project description has not changed since the distribution of the
original NW 26 permit application. As indicated in the attached drawings and summary
sheets, the project will impact 0.52 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The project will also
impact 261 linear feet of stream channel through the extension of existing pipes and
culverts. One site, site C, exceeds the single site surface water threshold of 150.0 linear
feet. Site C involves extending an existing culvert a total of 155.0 linear feet. The North
Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to mitigate for the additional 5.0 linear
feet of impacts by paying into the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's Wetlands
Restoration Program.
The NCDOT requests the proposed construction be authorized by a Regional General
Permit No. 31. By copy of this letter, a Section 401 Water Quality Certification by the
Division of Water Quality is also requested.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Lindsey
Riddick at [phone], extension 315.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Attachments
cc: Mr. Steve Lund, COE, Asheville
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Whit Webb, PE, Program Development Branch
Mr. Len Hill, State Highway Engineer - Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, PE, State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. D. B Waters, PE, Division 09 Engineer
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DEM ID: 95469 CORPS ACTION ID: 199503165 T.I.P. No. I-2511BB
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): General Permit No. 31
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
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 Dept. of Transportation; Planning & 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: Rowan NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Salisbury
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): I-85 from North of SR 1500 to North of SR 2528
in Rowan County
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: unnamed tributaries to Town Creek
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin/Pee-Dee
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 PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [x]
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): 199503165
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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9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.52 acre
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.52 acre EXCAVATION:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.52 acre
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Drawings FT AFTER: See Drawings FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): See Drawings FT
WIDTH AFTER: See Drawings FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: N/A FT AFTER: N/A FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: x PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: x
CHANNEL EXCAVATION:
OTHER:
CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY):
Widening of Interstate 85 in Rowan County. Road construction equipment.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
To improve traffic flow and safety along I-85.
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
Road construction is a linear activity. No feasible alternative exists
for avoiding impacts to waters of the United States.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF 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. DATE CONTACTED: Included in previous
application package (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: Included in previous application package.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO H (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 [x] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003,
TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 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 DELINEATION 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? Urban
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
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.
OWN R'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Franklin Vick, Manager
Planning and Environmental
NC DOT
P. 0. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Dear Mr. Vick:
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State Pro' 8E14
June 22, 1995
Rowan County
DEM Project # 95469
TIP No. I-251 UlAom.
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JUN 2 6 1995
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You have our approval to place fill material in 0.52 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of widening Interstate 85 from North of SR 1500 to north of SR 2528, as you described in your
application dated 1 May 1995. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 2671. This certification allows you to use
Nationwide Permit Number 26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
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 Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
VSton owardVJr.E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
95469.1tr
P.O, Box 29535, Rdeigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS G f?°
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P.O. BOX 1890 J,..V.
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 `°"°•°°
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
July 17, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199503165 and Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and Isolated
Waters); TIP No. I-2511BB, State Project No. 8.1631502
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Mr. Frank Vick
State of North Carolina
Department of Transportation J U[ 1 8 1995
Post office Box 25201 2
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 2 DiV(S1G^IOF
Dear Mr. Vick:C ':IGHWAYS
Reference your May 1, 1995 application for Department of the liQWdT-%
authorization to widen I-85 from north of S.R. 1500 to north of S.R.
between China Grove and Salisbury, in Rowan County, North Carolina. This
improvement consists of widening the existing roadway from four lanes to eight
lanes over the course of 3.2 miles. The construction limits will extend
approximately 50 feet from the current roadway toe-of-slope. There will also
be improvements to interchanges along the project length. The project will
result in an approximately 0.6 acre impact to wetlands and stream channel in
the headwaters of unnamed tributaries to Town Creek.
For the purposes of the 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 was
provided, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharges of
dredged or fill material into headwaters and isolated waters.
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 North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM). You should contact Mr. John
Dorney, telephone [phone], regarding the above mentioned water quality
certification. This nationwide permit does not relieve you of the
responsibility to obtain other required State or local approval.
This verification will be valid for two years from the date of this
letter unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued or revoked.
Also, this verification will remain valid for the two 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 two 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 or are under contract to
commence, in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized.
This is provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the date of
the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation.
Pnnted on ® Recycled Paper
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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville
Field office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Wri
N.ne
Regu1 ory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607