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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
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Jared Gray
N.C. Dot
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gray:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 23,1999
Johnston County
DWQ Project #7
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You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 15 feet streams and 0.2
acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of constructing a left turn lane at US301 across from North Johnston High
School, as you described in your application dated 26 April 1999. 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 Regional
General Permit Number 031 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. Also 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. If you change your
project, you must notify us and send us a new application. 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. This
approval shall expire when the corresponding Nationwide Permit expires or as otherwise provided in the General
Certification.
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. 276 1 1-7447. 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 Domey at 919-733-1786.
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
Si erely,
Stevens
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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 SECRETARY
26 April, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road PAYMENT
Suite 120 RECEIVED
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Proposed construction of a left turn lane on northbound U.S. 301 in front
of North Johnston High School in Johnston County. TIP No. PS-2939,
State Project No. 6.310006.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct a left turn lane on northbound U.S. 301, in front of North Johnston High
School, a distance of 0.4. miles. This work is intended as a safety improvement for traffic
turning into the High School.
The widening will take place along existing right-of-way, but additional right- f?3
way is needed. Widening of this section will be on the south side of US 301. A 4.5-rneterd?????'f1? ?a
(14.9 feet) extension will have to be constructed onto the existing box culvem4 f 1
accommodate the widening. This will require minimal work in Big Branch gee f d?^'i j?
adjacent wetlands` ?.'
The project will impact one. jurisdictional wetland on the south side of U.S. 30 ,
on both sides of Big Branch Creek. The proposed widening will impact a total of 0.08
hectare (0.2) acres of these wetlands. Additionally, Big Branch Creek is a perennial
stream, a tributary of the Neuse River, and is classified as Class C NSW. No High
Quality Waters or Outstanding Resource Waters occur in the project area.
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Additionally, potential impacts to federally protected species were evaluated by
NCDOT biologists. A biological conclusion of "No Effect" were concluded for the
following species: red-cockaded woodpecker, Michaux's sumac, dwarfs wedge mussel
and Tar spinymussel. Therefore, all obligations under Section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act will be fulfilled.
Enclosed please find the project site map, the preconstruction notification form,
and drawings for the above referenced project. The NCDOT anticipates that these
activities will be authorized under a Regional General Permit 31. By copy of this letter,
we are also requesting a 401 General Water Quality Certification # 3100 (for GP 31) from
the NC Division of Water Quality.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Jared Gray at [phone] extension 329.
Sincerely,

W. D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
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cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Len Hill, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. D. R. Dupree, P.E., Division 4 Engineer

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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 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: NCDOT
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P 0 Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27611-5201
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK):, 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: David C. Robinson, P.E.
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Johnston
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Bagley
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
In front of North Johnston Hiah School on U.S. 301
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Biq Branch Creek
RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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 [ ] NO [X] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.2
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.2 EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.2
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION) :
LENGTH BEFORE: N/A FT AFTER: N/A FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): N/A FT
WIDTH AFTER: N/A 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: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Extending the culvert on south side of U.S.301
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):
Construction of a left turn lane along existing U.S. 301
section at North Johnston High School. The project will require some
shoulder work, grading, drainage work, paving and retaining and
extending the existing culvert.
Road construction equipment
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To improve safety of the traveling
10 public and provide safety to the children riding on the school
buses.
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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): Minimizing the right-of-way that will be needed in order
to build the left turn lane.
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 [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.

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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].
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? rural
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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OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
ENDANGERED SPECIES:
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
RALEIGH FIELD OFFICE
P.O. BOX 33726
RALEIGH, NC 27636-3726
TELEPHONE [phone]
HISTORIC RESOURCES:
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AGENCY ADDRESSES
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
HABITAT CONSERVATION DIVISION
PIVERS ISLAND
BEAUFORT, NC 28516
TELEPHONE [phone]
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
N.C. DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
109 EAST JONES STREET
RALEIGH, NC 27601
TELEPHONE [phone]
STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES:
MR. JOHN DORNEY
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27607
TELEPHONE [phone]
CORPS OF ENGINEERS FIELD OFFICES:
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
6508 FALLS OF THE NEUSE ROAD,
SUITE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27615
TELEPHONE [phone]
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
POST OFFICE BOX 1000
WASHINGTON, NC 27889-1000
TELEPHONE [phone]
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
ASHEVILLE FIELD OFFICE
160 ZILLICOA STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
TELEPHONE[phone]
MR. STEVE BENTON
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
POST OFFICE BOX 27687
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27611-7687
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
ASHEVILLE REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE, ROOM 143
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-5006
TELEPHONE [phone]
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
POST OFFICE BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
TELEPHONE [phone]

DATA FORM
ROUTINE W';TLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: S aq - 3°? Date: lal 8 Ina.
Applicant/Owner: Ale O 0 County: Investigator: State: N . G
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ?JYej? No Community ID:/G„ "
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes 'No Transect ID: ? z C
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Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes J Plot ID: DPE` Z --
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_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photographs Inundated
_ Other _
_ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
?No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper. 12 Inches
_ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
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Taxonomy (Subgroup):
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Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth
inches Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors

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Remeeks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
_ Histosol
_ Histic Epipedon
_ Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Regime
_ Rsducin Conditions
_ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
_ Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Listed on Local Hydr-c Soils List
_ Listed or. National I-:y'dre Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
No (Circle) (Circle)
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
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Project/Site: aq • ? Date: (a Its -a
Applicant/Owner: C 0 --` County r V!S' o n1
Investigator: State: 1J .t;
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_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
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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. NORMS TOLSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
26 April, 1999
MEMORANDUM TO: Charles Bruton, Assistant Branch Manager
Natural Systems Unit
FROM: Jared Gray, Environmental Biologist
Natural Systems Unit
SUBJECT: Proposed construction of a left turn lane on northbound
US 301 at North Johnston High School in Johnston
County. T.I.P. No. PS-2939, State Project No. 6.310006.
ATTENTION: Gordon Cashin, Unit Head
Natural Systems Unit
This attached Natural Resources Technical Report provides inventories
and descriptions of natural resources within the project area, and estimates of
impacts likely to occur to these resources as a result of project construction.
Pertinent information on wetlands and federally protected species is also
provided.
This project involves the construction of a left turn lane along the existing
US 301 section at North Johnston High School (Figure 1). The project will require
some shoulder work, grading, and drainage work, paving and retaining and
extending the existing culvert. The existing right-of-way for the project area is
18.3 m (60.0 ft). The proposed right-of-way adds an additional 6.1-m (20.0 ft) to
the southern section of the project site. The total length of the project is 0.65 km
(0.41 mi.).
DEFINITIONS
Definitions for areal descriptions used in this report are as follows: Project
Study Area denotes the area bounded by proposed ROW limits; Project
Vicinity describes an area extending 0.8km (0.5 mi.) on all sides of the project
study area; and Project Region is equivalent to an area represented by a 7.5
USGS quadrangle map.
WATER RESOURCES
Jurisdictional surface waters are located within the project study area,
which lies within the Neuse River Basin (Figure 2). Big Branch Creek, which is
culverted under US 301 and the nearby railroad cross the project. Big Branch
Creek was approximately 2.1 m (7.0 ft) wide and had an average depth of 1.2 m
(4.0 ft) at this location. The waters of Big Branch Creek were very turbid at the
time of the survey, yielding a visibility of about 0.3-m (1.0-ft).
Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the DWQ. The
classification of Big Branch Creek (Index No. 27-57-18.5) is C NSW. The Class
C uses include aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation and agriculture. The supplemental classification of NSW denotes
Nutrient Sensitive Waters, which requires limitations on nutrient inputs.
Point source dischargers located throughout North Carolina are permitted
through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Service (NPDES) program.
Any discharger is required to register for a permit. There are no point source
dischargers affecting the project study area. Neither High Quality (HQW),
Water Supplies (WS-I or WS-II) Nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
occur within 1.61km (1.0mi.) of the project study area.
The DWQ has initiated a whole basin approach to water quality
management for the 17 river basins within the state. To accomplish this goal the
DWQ collects biological, chemical and physical data that can be used in
basinwide assessment and planning. All basins are reassessed every five years.
Prior to the implementation of the basinwide approach to water quality
management, the Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (managed by the
DWQ) assessed water quality by sampling for benthic macroinvertebrate
organisms at fixed monitoring sites throughout the state. There are no BMAN
monitoring sites on Big Branch Creek located within 1.6km (1.0mi.) of the project
study area on US 301.
The NCDOT, in cooperation with the DWQ, has developed a
sedimentation control program for highway projects which adopts formal Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for the protection of surface waters. Removal of
vegetation and soil agitation during project construction will result in soil erosion.
In order to minimize impacts to water resources in the entire impact area,
NCDOT'S (BMPs) for the Protection of Surface Waters must be strictly enforced
during the entire construction process. The project study area falls in the coastal
plain and crosses a perennial stream, anadromous fish passage guidelines, must
be adhered to during project construction.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
The project study area was visited by NCDOT biologists Jared Gray, Chris
Murray and Gordon Cashin on December 8, 1998. Three distinct terrestrial
communities were identified during the field visit; Maintained/Disturbed
Community, Mixed Hardwood/Pine Upland Community and the Headwater
Forest Community are the three community types found on the project site.
Maintained/Disturbed Community
The Maintained/Disturbed Community is made up of several sub-
communities, which are roadside shoulder, maintained yard and irregularly
maintained powerline corridor. The flora associated with this community includes
fescue (Festuca sp.), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), trumpet
creeper (Campsis radicans), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), white clover
(Trifolium repens), red clover (Trifolium pratense), English plantain (Plantago
lanceolata), henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), and crown vetch (Vicia dasycarpa).
Mixed Hardwood/Pine Upland Community
Mixed Hardwood/Pine Upland Community is found very extensively on the
southeastern and southwestern ends of project area. The flora associated with
community includes tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), post oak (Quercus
stellata), loblolly pine (Pinus teada), sweet gum (Liquidambarstyraciflua), red
maple (Acer rubrum), and cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea).
Headwater Forest Community
The Headwater Forest Community lies adjacent to the banks of Big
Branch Creek. Stormwater runoff and intermittent flooding of Big Branch Creek
drive this community. This community's flora consists of sedge (Carex sp.),
rattlebox (Ludwigia sp.), needle rush (Juncus roemerianus), black gum (Nyssa
sylvatica) and giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea).
Wildlife
Wildlife that may frequently use these communities for cover, foraging and
nesting include: opossum (Didelphis virginiana), short-tailed shrew (Blarina
brevicauda telmalestes), red bat (Lasiurus borealis), mink (Mustela vison),
raccoon (Procyon lotor), gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), muskrat (Ondatra
zibethicus), northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) and mourning dove
(Zenaida macroura).
Impacts to Biotic Communities
Construction of the subject project will impact the biotic resources
described in this report. Any construction related activities in or near these
resources have the potential to impact biological functions. This section
quantifies and qualifies impacts to the natural resources in terms of area
impacted and ecosystems affected. Temporary and permanent impacts are
considered here as well.
Calculated impacts to terrestrial resources reflect the relative abundance
of each community present within the study area. Project construction will result
in clearing and degradation of portions of these communities. Table 1
summarizes potential quantitative losses to these biotic communities, resulting
from project construction. Estimated impacts are derived using the entire
proposed right-of-way width of 24.4-m (80.0 ft). Usually, project construction
does not require the entire right-of-way; therefore, actual impacts may be
considerably less.
TABLE 1. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Impacts
Communitv Impacts
Maintained/Disturbed Community 1.2 (2.9)
Mixed Hardwood/Pine Upland .31 (.77)
Headwater Forest Community .09 (.21)
Totals 1.6 (3.0)
Values cited are in hectares (acres)
JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
Surface Waters and Wetlands
Surface waters and jurisdictional wetlands fall under the broad category of
"Waters of the United States", as defined in Section 33 of the Code of Federal
Register (CFR) Part 328.3. Wetlands, defined in 33 CFR 328.3, are those areas
that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and
duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a
prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated conditions. Any
action that proposes to place fill material into these areas falls under the
jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) under Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. 1344).
Criteria to determine the presence of jurisdictional wetlands include
evidence of hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation and hydrology. Jurisdictional
wetlands are located within the project study area. There are two jurisdictional
wetlands on the project study area; they lie adjacent to Big Branch Creek, one to
the east and one to the west. The total impacts to the two jurisdictional wetlands
will be 0.08 hectares (0.20 acres). Also, Big Branch Creek is jurisdictional surface
water located in the project study area. The linear feet of impacts to Big Branch
Creek will be 4.5 m (14.9 ft.). The extension of the culvert in Big Branch Creek
will result in impacts to jurisdictional surface waters. Additionally, widening the
roadway will result in impacts to both wetland areas.
Permits
Since impacts to Waters of the United States are anticipated, this project
in accordance with provisions of section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.
1344), a permit will be required from the COE.
A Section 404 Wilmington District General Permit No. 198200031 is likely
to be applicable for all impacts to Waters of the United States, including wetlands
and surface waters from the proposed project. This permit authorizes the
discharge of dredged or fill material in Waters of the United States including
wetlands, associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of bridges
spanning navigable waters and Waters of the United States, including
cofferdams abutments, foundation seals, piers, approach fills, detour fills, box
culvert installation and temporary construction and access fills, as part of work
conducted by the North Carolina Department Of Transportation (NCDOT) of
other state, federal or local government entity, in the state of North Carolina.
A North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water
Quality General Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404
Wilmington District General Permit No. 198200031.
Federally-Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered,
Threatened, Proposed Endangered, Proposed Threatened are protected under
provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of
January 15, 1999, four species are listed for Johnston County (U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service 1998). A summary of each species' natural history and
distribution follows (Table 2)
TABLE 2. Federally Listed Species for Johnston Countv
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Dwarf wedge mussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endangered
Tar spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana Endangered
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered
Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all
or a significant portion of its range).
Alasmidonts heterodon (dwarf wedge mussel)
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: March 14, 1990
The dwarf wedge mussel is a small mussel having a distinguishable shell
noted by two lateral teeth on the right half and one on the left half. The
periostracum (outer shell) is olive green to dark brown in color and the nacre (inner
shell) is bluish to silvery white.
Known populations of the dwarf wedge mussel in North Carolina are found
in Middle Creek and the Little River of the Neuse River Basin and in the upper Tar
River and Cedar, Crooked, and Stony Creeks of the Tar River system. This
mussel is sensitive to agricultural, domestic, and industrial pollutants and requires
a stable silt free streambed with well- oxygenated water to survive.
Biological Conclusion
No Effect
According to NCNHP database for rare species and unique habitat Big
Branch Creek flows into the Little River approximately (1.5 mi.) downstream from
the project. The Little River has known populations of the dwarf wedge mussel.
Tim Savidge and Jared Gray surveyed for the dwarf wedge mussel on April 8,
1999. Although, downstream of the project looked like suitable habitat there were
no dwarf wedge mussel found in the project area. This project will not affect the
dwarf wedge mussel downstream as long as, NCDOT BMP'S guidelines are
followed.
Elliptio steinstansana (Tar spinymussel)
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: August 29, 1985
The Tar spinymussel is endemic to the Tar River drainage basin, from
Falkland in Pitt County to Spring Hope in Nash County. Populations of the Tar
River spinymussel can be found in streams of the Tar River Drainage Basin and of
the Swift Creek Drainage Sub-Basin.
This mussel requires a stream with fast flowing, well-oxygenated,
circumneutral pH water. The bottom is composed of uncompacted gravel and
coarse sand. The water needs to be relatively silt-free. It is known to rely on a
species of freshwater fish to act as an intermediate host for its larvae.
The Tar spinymussel is a very small mussel. This mussel is named for its
spines, which project perpendicularly from the surface and curve slightly ventrally.
As many as 12 spines can be found on the shell which is generally smooth in
texture. The nacre is pinkish (anterior) and bluish-white (posterior).
Biological Conclusion No Effect
A mussel survey for the Tar spiny mussel in Big Branch Creek was done
on April 08, 1999 by NCDOT biologist Jared Gray and Tim Savidge. There were
no Tar spinymussels found during the survey. The substrate observed during the
survey was made up of silt, sand and clay. Also, observed was the fact that Big
Branch Creek was a slow moving, blackwater stream, probably not well -
oxygenated and may have a low pH. The project will not affect the Tar
spinymussel.
Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker)
Animal Family: Picidae
Date Listed: October 13, 1970
The adult red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) has plumage that is entirely
black and white except for small red streaks on the sides of the nape in the male.
The back of the RCW is black and white with horizontal stripes. The breast and
underside of this woodpecker are white with streaked flanks. The RCW has a large
white cheek patch surrounded by the black cap, nape, and throat.
The RCW uses open old growth stands of southern pines, particularly
longleaf pine (Pinus alp ustris), for foraging and nesting habitat. A forested stand
must contain at least 50% pine, lack a thick understory, and be contiguous with
other stands to be appropriate habitat for the RCW. These birds nest exclusively
in trees that are >60 years old and are contiguous with pine stands at least 30
years of age. The foraging range of the RCW is up to 200.0 ha (500.0 ac). This
acreage must be contiguous with suitable nesting sites.
These woodpeckers nest exclusively in living pine trees and usually in trees
that are infected with the fungus that causes red-heart disease. Cavities are
located in colonies from 3.6-30.3 m (12.0-100.0 ft) above the ground and average
9.1- 15.7 m (30.0-50.0 ft) high. A large incrustation of running sap that surrounds
the tree can identify them. The RCW lays its eggs in April, May, and June; the
eggs hatch approximately 38 days later.
Biological Conclusion
No Effect
Suitable nesting and foraging habitat for the RCW, in the form of old
growth pine forest, is not located in the project study area. There were no pines
of sufficient size and density located in the project study area or nearby vicinity. A
review of NCNHP database of rare species and unique habitats revealed no
known populations of RCW within1.0 km (1.0 mi.) of the project study area. This
project will not effect the red-cockaded woodpecker.

Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac)
Plant Family: Anacardiaceae
Federally Listed: September 28, 1989
Flowers Present: June
Michaux's sumac is a densely pubescent rhizomatous shrub. The bases of
the leaves are rounded and their edges are simply or doubly serrate. The flowers
of Michaux's sumac are greenish to white in color. Fruit, which develop from
August to September on female plants, are a red densely short-pubescent drupe.
This plant occurs in rocky or sandy open woods. Michaux's sumac is
dependent on some sort of disturbance to maintain the openness of its habitat. It
usually grows in association with basic soils and occurs on sand or sandy loams.
Michaux's sumac grows only in open habitat where it can get full sunlight.
Michaux's sumac does not compete well with other species, such as Japanese
honeysuckle, with which it is often associated.
Biological Conclusion No Effect
A plant by plant survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted in the project
study area on April 23, 1999 by NCDOT biologists Eric Black, Chris Murray, and
Jared Gray, in the areas of suitable habitat such as irregularly maintained shoulder
and forested maintained ecotones. Prior to conducting this survey, a known
Michaux's sumac population was visited to familiarize ourselves with the species.
Survey methodology involved was driving the length of the project looking for
areas with suitable habitat. Once the survey area was determined, habitat was
found and surveyed on foot by the above mentioned biologists. Although habitat
was located, no Michaux's sumac was found anywhere within the project study
area. The NCNHP database of rare species and unique habitat does not list any
populations of Michaux's sumac within the project vicinity. Therefore, this project
will not impact Michaux's sumac.
Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species
There are eight Federal Species of Concern (FSC) listed for Johnston County.
Federal Species of Concern are not afforded federal protection under the ESA
and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are
formally proposed or, listed as Threatened or Endangered. Federal Species of
Concern are defined as those species, which may or may not be listed in the
future. These species were formally candidate species, or species under
consideration for listing for which there was insufficient information to support a
listing of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed
Threatened. Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E), Threatened (T),
Significantly Rare (SR) or Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP) list of rare plant and animal species are afforded
state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the North Carolina
Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979.

Table 3 lists Federal Candidate and State listed species, the species state
status (if afforded state protection) and the existence of suitable habitat for each
species in the study area. This species list is provided for information purposes
as the status of these species may be upgraded in the future.
Table 3. Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species for Johnston
Countv
Scientific Name Common Name State Status Habitat
Lasmigona subviridis Green floater E Yes
Procambarus medialis Tar river crayfish SR Yes
Elliptio lanceolata Yellow lance T Yes
Fusconaia mason Atlantic pigtoe T Yes
Lampsilis cariosa Yellow lampmussel T Yes
Solidago vema Spring-flowering goldenrod E/PT No
Tofieldia glabra Carolina asphodel C No
Trillium pusillum Carolina least trillium E No
1) Endangered is a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or
significant portion of its range).
2) Threatened species are species that are likely to become endangered within
the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
3) Significantly Rare are species which has not been listed by the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission as an Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern
species, but which exists in the state in small numbers and has been determined
by the N. C
4) Endangered/Proposed Threatened is a species, which has been formally
proposed for listing as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern, but has not
yet completed the legally mandated listing process.
5) Candidate is a species, which is very rare in North Carolina, generally with 1-
20 populations in the state, generally substantially, reduced in numbers by
habitat destruction.
Surveys for the above mentioned species were not conducted during the
site visit, nor were these species observed during the site visit. The Natural
Heritage Program database showed that there is critical aquatic habitat within 1.6
km (1.0 mi.) of the project study area. Big Branch Creek flows into the Little River
Aquatic Habitat Area. The BMP's should be followed in order to protect the
stability of aquatic life in Big Branch Creek, and that of the Little River Aquatic
Habitat Area. Please contact me if you have any further questions regarding this
project.
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SUBJECT: Proposed construction of a left turn lane on northbound
US 301 at North Johnston High School in Johnston
County. T.I.P. No. PS-2939, State Project No. 6.310006.
Enclosed is a map of the project showing the wetland boundaries and
areas of wetlands to be filled or disturbed. This map was left out of the original
permit package, please insert this map as page three in the drawing section of
your permit package. If you have any questions referring to the permit or this
drawing please call, Jared Gray at [phone] ext. 329.
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MEMORANDUM TO: Whit Webb
Program Development
FROM: Jared Gray, Environmental Biologist
Natural Systems Unit
SUBJECT: Proposed construction of a left turn lane on northbound
US 301 at North Johnston High School in Johnston
County. T.I.P. No. PS-2939, State Project No. 6.310006.
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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 SECRETARY
26 April, 1999
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Proposed construction of a left turn lane on northbound U.S. 301 in front
of North Johnston High School in Johnston County. TIP No. PS-2939,
State Project No. 6.310006.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct a left turn lane on northbound U.S. 301, in front of North Johnston High
School, a distance of 0.4. miles. This work is intended as a safety improvement for traffic
turning into the High School.
The widening will take place along existing right-of-way, but additional right-of-
way is needed. Widening of this section will be on the south side of US 301. A 4.5-meter
(14.9 feet) extension will have to be constructed onto the existing box culvert to
accommodate the widening. This will require minimal work in Big Branch Creek and
adjacent wetlands.
The project will impact one jurisdictional wetland on the south side of U.S. 301,
on both sides of Big Branch Creek. The proposed widening will impact a total of 0.08
hectare (0.2) acres of these wetlands. Additionally, Big Branch Creek is a perennial
stream, a tributary of the Neuse River, and is classified as Class C NSW. No High
Quality Waters or Outstanding Resource Waters occur in the project area.

Additionally, potential impacts to federally protected species were evaluated by
NCDOT biologists. A biological conclusion of "No Effect" were concluded for the
following species: red-cockaded woodpecker, Michaux's sumac, dwarfs wedge mussel
and Tar spinymussel. Therefore, all obligations under Section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act will be fulfilled.
Enclosed please find the project site map, the preconstruction notification form,
and drawings for the above referenced project. The NCDOT anticipates that these
activities will be authorized under a Regional General Permit 31. By copy of this letter,
we are also requesting a 401 General Water Quality Certification # 3100 (for GP 31) from
the NC Division of Water Quality.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Jared Gray at [phone] extension 329.
Sincerely,
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W. D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
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cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Len Hill, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. D. R. Dupree, P.E., Division 4 Engineer
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)
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: NCDOT
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P 0 Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27611-5201
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: David C. Robinson, P.E.
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Johnston NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Bagley
1
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
In front of North Johnston Hiah School on U.S. 301
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Big Branch Creek
RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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 [ ] NO [X] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.2
2
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.2 EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.2
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: N/A FT AFTER: N/A FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): N/A FT
WIDTH AFTER: N/A 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: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Extending the culvert on south side of U.S.301
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):
Construction of a left turn lane along existing U.S. 301
section at North Johnston High School. The project will require some
shoulder work, grading, drainage work, paving and retaining and
extending the existing culvert.
Road construction equipment
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To improve safety of the traveling
public and provide safety to the children riding on the school
buses.
3
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Minimizing the right-of-way that will be needed in order
to build the left turn lane.
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 [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].
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? rural
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.
z6b?i?
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
ENDANGERED SPECIES:
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
RALEIGH FIELD OFFICE
P.O. BOX 33726
RALEIGH, NC 27636-3726
TELEPHONE [phone]
HISTORIC RESOURCES:
5
AGENCY ADDRESSES
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
HABITAT CONSERVATION DIVISION
PIVERS ISLAND
BEAUFORT, NC 28516
TELEPHONE [phone]
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
N.C. DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
109 EAST JONES STREET
RALEIGH, NC 27601
TELEPHONE [phone]
STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES:
MR. JOHN DORNEY
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27607
TELEPHONE [phone]
CORPS OF ENGINEERS FIELD OFFICES:
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
6508 FALLS OF THE NEUSE ROAD,
SUITE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27615
TELEPHONE [phone]
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
POST OFFICE BOX 1000
WASHINGTON, NC 27889-1000
TELEPHONE [phone]
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
ASHEVILLE FIELD OFFICE
160 ZILLICOA STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
TELEPHONE[phone]
MR. STEVE BENTON
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
POST OFFICE BOX 27687
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27611-7687
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
ASHEVILLE REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE, ROOM 143
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-5006
TELEPHONE [phone]
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
POST OFFICE BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
TELEPHONE [phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: P S ?q -3? Date: (al 8 laQ
Applicant/Owner: /lie 0 0 County: _0?11Sav,J
Investigator: G n y , Ca y„
State: N G
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ?)Ye No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes NQ Transect ID: z c
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes J Plot ID: c fE, Z
(If needed, explain on reverse.) J

VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
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s.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OSL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks: `
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HYDROLOGY
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
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10.
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_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other _
-Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
?No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper
12 Inches
.
_ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: A04 (.1'V04
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): 17b ? ? S ?
D a s Drainage Class: era 4, c ?T•,
A 1
Taxonomy (Subgroup): '1
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_ Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Descri otion•
Depth Matrix Color
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle
Texture, Concretions,
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure
etc

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_ Histosol
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Sulfidic Odor _ Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_
_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydros Soils List
Reducing Conditio:os
_ Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _
_ Listed or. National Eydr'c Soils Lis:
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Reme?ks:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? <:&,) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes iAo Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
Remarks: C?
t' C-1
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WET LAND DETERMINATION
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Project/Site: aq E'd Date: 1'01-M q%
Applicant/Owner: C 0-r County: ai.???onl
Investigator: . ?? State: .G
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Y@s' No Community ID: Lnl_
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes 'N? Transect ID: I c
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: N ?t t
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
HYDROLO
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
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2.I w. 10.
3. J yrl[v c r or Mtr"l an is _?? ?IIL- 11.
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S. CIA
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6. At 0A
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7. 15.
8. 16.

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(excluding FAC-).
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Remarks:
p('L/N?P?,Q
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Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or ride Gauge Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photographs -Inundated
_ Other ?aturated in Upper 12 Inches
*,,do Recorded Data Available _
Water Marks
- Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Feld Observations: y/Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
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Depth to Free Water in Pit: q
_(in.) a
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FAC-Neutral Test
Depth
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Rematics:
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SOILS
Map Unit Name ?l

(Series and Phase): I S
Drainage Class: f F • `
Taxonomy (Subgroup): 1' L
Y grouP• ; Field Observations
L , wJ
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12
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c 0
1 Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description-
Depth Matrix Color
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.

Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor _
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
--
Aquic Moisture Regime _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
_ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Listed on National H;xlric Soils List
-A,--Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Y No (Circle)

Wetland Hydrology Present?
No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? V No. Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Ye No
Remarks:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORMS TOLSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
26 April, 1999
MEMORANDUM TO: Charles Bruton, Assistant Branch Manager
Natural Systems Unit
FROM: Jared Gray, Environmental Biologist
Natural Systems Unit
SUBJECT: Proposed construction of a left turn lane on northbound
US 301 at North Johnston High School in Johnston
County. T.I.P. No. PS-2939, State Project No. 6.310006.
ATTENTION: Gordon Cashin, Unit Head
Natural Systems Unit
This attached Natural Resources Technical Report provides inventories
and descriptions of natural resources within the project area, and estimates of
impacts likely to occur to these resources as a result of project construction.
Pertinent information on wetlands and federally protected species is also
provided.
This project involves the construction of a left turn lane along the existing
US 301 section at North Johnston High School (Figure 1). The project will require
some shoulder work, grading, and drainage work, paving and retaining and
extending the existing culvert. The existing right-of-way for the project area is
18.3 m (60.0 ft). The proposed right-of-way adds an additional 6.1-m (20.0 ft) to
the southern section of the project site. The total length of the project is 0.65 km
(0.41 mi.).
DEFINITIONS
Definitions for areal descriptions used in this report are as follows: Project
Study Area denotes the area bounded by proposed ROW limits; Project
Vicinity describes an area extending 0.8km (0.5 mi.) on all sides of the project
study area; and Project Region is equivalent to an area represented by a 7.5
USGS quadrangle map.
WATER RESOURCES
Jurisdictional surface waters are located within the project study area,
which lies within the Neuse River Basin (Figure 2). Big Branch Creek, which is
culverted under US 301 and the nearby railroad cross the project. Big Branch
Creek was approximately 2.1 m (7.0 ft) wide and had an average depth of 1.2 m
(4.0 ft) at this location. The waters of Big Branch Creek were very turbid at the
time of the survey, yielding a visibility of about 0.3-m (1.0-ft).
Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the DWQ- The
classification of Big Branch Creek (Index No. 27-57-18.5) is C NSW. The Class
C uses include aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation and agriculture. The supplemental classification of NSW denotes
Nutrient Sensitive Waters, which requires limitations on nutrient inputs.
Point source dischargers located throughout North Carolina are permitted
through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Service (NPDES) program.
Any discharger is required to register for a permit. There are no point source
dischargers affecting the project study area. Neither High Quality (HQW),
Water Supplies (WS-I or WS-II) Nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
occur within 1.6km (1.0mi.) of the project study area.
The DWQ has initiated a whole basin approach to water quality
management.for the 17 river basins within the state. To accomplish this goal the
DWQ collects biological, chemical and physical data that can be used in
basinwide assessment and planning. All basins are reassessed every five years.
Prior to the implementation of the basinwide approach to water quality
management, the Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (managed by the
DWQ) assessed water quality by sampling for benthic macroinvertebrate
organisms at fixed monitoring sites throughout the state. There are no BMAN
monitoring sites on Big Branch Creek located within 1.6km (1.0mi.) of the project
study area on US 301.
The NCDOT, in cooperation with the DWQ, has developed a
sedimentation control program for highway projects which adopts formal Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for the protection of surface waters. Removal of
vegetation and soil agitation during project construction will result in soil erosion.
In order to minimize impacts to water resources in the entire impact area,
NCDOT'S (BMPs) for the Protection of Surface Waters must be strictly enforced
during the entire construction process. The project study area falls in the coastal
plain and crosses a perennial stream, anadromous fish passage guidelines, must
be adhered to during project construction.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
The project study area was visited by NCDOT biologists Jared Gray, Chris
Murray and Gordon Cashin on December 8, 1998. Three distinct terrestrial
communities were identified during the field visit; Maintained/Disturbed
Community, Mixed Hardwood/Pine Upland Community and the Headwater
Forest Community are the three community types found on the project site.
Maintained/Disturbed Community
The Maintained/Disturbed Community is made up of several sub-
communities, which are roadside shoulder, maintained yard and irregularly
maintained powerline corridor. The flora associated with this community includes
fescue (Festuca sp.), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), trumpet
creeper (Campsis radicans), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), white clover
(Trifolium repens), red clover (Trifolium pratense), English plantain (Plantago
lanceolata), henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), and crown vetch (Vicia dasycarpa).
Mixed Hardwood/Pine Upland Community
Mixed Hardwood/Pine Upland Community is found very extensively on the
southeastern and southwestern ends of project area. The flora associated with
community includes tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), post oak (Quercus
stellata), loblolly pine (Pinus teada), sweet gum (Liquidambarstyraciflua), red
maple (Acerrubrum), and cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea).
Headwater Forest Community
The Headwater Forest Community lies adjacent to the banks of Big
Branch Creek. Stormwater runoff and intermittent flooding of Big Branch Creek
drive this community. This community's flora consists of sedge (Carex sp.),
rattlebox (Ludwigia sp.), needle rush (Juncus roemerianus), black gum (Nyssa
sylvatica) and giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea).
Wildlife
Wildlife that may frequently use these communities for cover, foraging and
nesting include: opossum (Didelphis virginiana), short-tailed shrew (Blarina
brevicauda telmalestes), red bat (Lasiurus borealis), mink (Mustela vison),
raccoon (Procyon lotor), gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), muskrat (Ondatra
zibethicus), northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) and mourning dove
(Zenaida macroura).
Impacts to Biotic Communities
Construction of the subject project will impact the biotic resources
described in this report. Any construction related activities in or near these
resources have the potential to impact biological functions. This section
quantifies and qualifies impacts to the natural resources in terms of area
impacted and ecosystems affected. Temporary and permanent impacts are
considered here as well.
Calculated impacts to terrestrial resources reflect the relative abundance
of each community present within the study area. Project construction will result
in clearing and degradation of portions of these communities. Table 1
summarizes potential quantitative losses to these biotic communities, resulting
from project construction. Estimated impacts are derived using the entire
proposed right-of-way width of 24.4-m (80.0 ft). Usually, project construction
does not require the entire right-of-way; therefore, actual impacts may be
considerably less.
TABLE 1. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic I
vv11 n 1 lul 11ty 111 IPCHAb
Maintained/Disturbed Community 1.2 (2.9)
Mixed Hardwood/Pine Upland .31 (.77)
Headwater Forest Community .09 (.21)
Totals 1.6 (3.0)
Values cited are in hectares (acres)
JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
Surface Waters and Wetlands
Surface waters and jurisdictional wetlands fall under the broad category of
"Waters of the United States", as defined in Section 33 of the Code of Federal
Register (CFR) Part 328.3. Wetlands, defined in 33 CFR 328.3, are those areas
that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and
duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a
prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated conditions. Any
action that proposes to place fill material into these areas falls under the
jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) under Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. 1344).
Criteria to determine the presence of jurisdictional wetlands include
evidence of hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation and hydrology. Jurisdictional
wetlands are located within the project study area. There are two jurisdictional
wetlands on the project study area; they lie adjacent to Big Branch Creek, one to
the east and one to the west. The total impacts to the two jurisdictional wetlands
will be 0.08 hectares (0.20 acres). Also, Big Branch Creek is jurisdictional surface
water located in the project study area. The linear feet of impacts to Big Branch
Creek will be 4.5 m (14.9 ft.). The extension of the culvert in Big Branch Creek
will result in impacts to jurisdictional surface waters. Additionally, widening the
roadway will result in impacts to both wetland areas.
Permits
Since impacts to Waters of the United States are anticipated, this project
in accordance with provisions of section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.
1344), a permit will be required from the COE.
A Section 404 Wilmington District General Permit No. 198200031 is likely
to be applicable for all impacts to Waters of the United States, including wetlands
and surface waters from the proposed project. This permit authorizes the
discharge of dredged or fill material in Waters of the United States including
wetlands, associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of bridges
spanning navigable waters and Waters of the United States, including
cofferdams abutments, foundation seals, piers, approach fills, detour fills, box
culvert installation and temporary construction and access fills, as part of work
conducted by the North Carolina Department Of Transportation (NCDOT) of
other state, federal or local government entity, in the state of North Carolina.
A North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401-Water
Quality General Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404
Wilmington District General Permit No. 198200031.
Federally-Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered,
Threatened, Proposed Endangered, Proposed Threatened are protected under
provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of
January 15, 1999, four species are listed for Johnston County (U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service 1998). A summary of each species' natural history and
distribution follows (Table 2)
TABLE 2. Federallv Listed Species for Johnston Countv
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Dwarf wedge mussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endangered
Tar spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana Endangered
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered
Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all
or a significant portion of its range).
Alasmidonta heterodon (dwarf wedge mussel)
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: March 14, 1990
The dwarf wedge mussel is a small mussel having a distinguishable shell
noted by two lateral teeth on the right half and one on the left half. The
periostracum (outer shell) is olive green to dark brown in color and the nacre (inner
shell) is bluish to silvery white.
Known populations of the dwarf wedge mussel in North Carolina are found
in Middle Creek and the Little River of the Neuse River Basin and in the upper Tar
River and Cedar, Crooked, and Stony Creeks of the Tar River system. This
mussel is sensitive to agricultural, domestic, and industrial pollutants and requires
a stable silt free streambed with well- oxygenated water to survive.
Biological Conclusion
No Effect
According to NCNHP database for rare species and unique habitat Big
Branch Creek flows into the Little River approximately (1.5 mi.) downstream from
the project. The Little River has known populations of the dwarf wedge mussel.
Tim Savidge and Jared Gray surveyed for the dwarf wedge mussel on April 8,
1999. Although, downstream of the project looked like suitable habitat there were
no dwarf wedge mussel found in the project area. This project will not affect the
dwarf wedge mussel downstream as long as, NCDOT BMP'S guidelines are
followed.
Elliptio steinstansana (Tar spinymussel)
Animal Family: Unionidae
Date Listed: August 29, 1985
The Tar spinymussel is endemic to the Tar River drainage basin, from
Falkland in Pitt County to Spring Hope in Nash County. Populations of the Tar
River spinymussel can be found in streams of the Tar River Drainage Basin and of
the Swift Creek Drainage Sub-Basin.
This mussel requires a stream with fast flowing, well-oxygenated,
circumneutral pH water. The bottom is composed of uncompacted gravel and
coarse sand. The water needs to be relatively silt-free. It is known to rely on a
species of freshwater fish to act as an intermediate host for its larvae.
The Tar spinymussel is a very small mussel. This mussel is named for its
spines, which project perpendicularly from the surface and curve slightly ventrally.
As many as 12 spines can be found on the shell which is generally smooth in
texture. The nacre is pinkish (anterior) and bluish-white (posterior).
Biological Conclusion No Effect
A mussel survey for the Tar spiny mussel in Big Branch Creek was done
on April 08, 1999 by NCDOT biologist Jared Gray and Tim Savidge. There were
no Tar spinymussels found during the survey. The substrate observed during the
survey was made up of silt, sand and clay. Also, observed was the fact that Big
Branch Creek was a slow moving, blackwater stream, probably not well -
oxygenated and may have a low pH. The project will not affect the Tar
spinymussel.
Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker)
Animal Family: Picidae
Date Listed: October 13, 1970
The adult red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) has plumage that is entirely
black and white except for small red streaks on the sides of the nape in the male.
The back of the RCW is black and white with horizontal stripes. The breast and
underside of this woodpecker are white with streaked flanks. The RCW has a large
white cheek patch surrounded by the black cap, nape, and throat.
The RCW uses open old growth stands of southern pines, particularly
longleaf pine (Pinus alustris), for foraging and nesting habitat. A forested stand
must contain at least 50% pine, lack a thick understory, and be contiguous with
other stands to be appropriate habitat for the RCW. These birds nest exclusively,
in trees that are >60 years old and are contiguous with pine stands at least 30
years of age. The foraging range of the RCW is up to 200.0 ha (500.0 ac). This
acreage must be contiguous with suitable nesting sites.
These woodpeckers nest exclusively in living pine trees and usually in trees
that are infected with the fungus that causes red-heart disease. Cavities are
located in colonies from 3.6-30.3 m (12.0-100.0 ft) above the ground and average
9.1- 15.7 m (30.0-50.0 ft) high. A large incrustation of running sap that surrounds
the tree can identify them. The RCW lays its eggs in April, May, and June; the
eggs hatch approximately 38 days later.
Biological Conclusion
No Effect
Suitable nesting and foraging habitat for the RCW, in the form of old
growth pine forest, is not located in the project study area. There were no pines
of sufficient size and density located in the project study area or nearby vicinity. A
review of NCNHP database of rare species and unique habitats revealed no
known populations of RCW withinl .0 km (1.0 mi.) of the project study area. This
project will not effect the red-cockaded woodpecker.
Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac)
Plant Family: Anacardiaceae
Federally Listed: September 28, 1989
Flowers Present: June
Michaux's sumac is a densely pubescent rhizomatous shrub. The bases of
the leaves are rounded and their edges are simply or doubly serrate. The flowers
of Michaux's sumac are greenish to white in color. Fruit, which develop from
August to September on female plants, are a red densely short-pubescent drupe.
This plant occurs in rocky or sandy open woods. Michaux's sumac is
dependent on some sort of disturbance to maintain the openness of its habitat. It
usually grows in association with basic soils and occurs on sand or sandy loams.
Michaux's sumac grows only in open habitat where it can get full sunlight.
Michaux's sumac does not compete well with other species, such as Japanese
honeysuckle, with which it is often associated.
Biological Conclusion No Effect
A plant by plant survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted in the project
study area on April 23, 1999 by NCDOT biologists Eric Black, Chris Murray, and
Jared Gray, in the areas of suitable habitat such as irregularly maintained shoulder
and forested maintained ecotones. Prior to conducting this survey, a known
Michaux's sumac population was visited to familiarize ourselves with the species.
Survey methodology involved was driving the length of the project looking for
areas with suitable habitat. Once the survey area was determined, habitat was
found and surveyed on foot by the above mentioned biologists. Although habitat
was located, no Michaux's sumac was found anywhere within the project study
area. The NCNHP database of rare species and unique habitat does not list any
populations of Michaux's sumac within the project vicinity. Therefore, this project
will not impact Michaux's sumac.
Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species
There are eight Federal Species of Concern (FSC) listed for Johnston County.
Federal Species of Concern are not afforded federal protection under the ESA
and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are
formally proposed or. listed as Threatened or Endangered. Federal Species of
Concern are defined as those species, which may or may not be listed in the
future. These species were formally candidate species, or species under
consideration for listing for which there was insufficient information to support a
listing of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed
Threatened. Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E), Threatened (T),
Significantly Rare (SR) or Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP) list of rare plant and animal species are afforded
state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the North Carolina
Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979.
Table 3 lists Federal Candidate and State listed species, the species state
status (if afforded state protection) and the existence of suitable habitat for each
species in the study area. This species list is provided for information purposes
as the status of these species may be upgraded in the future.
Table 3. Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species for Johnston
County
Scientific Name Common Name State Status Habitat
Lasmigona subviddis Green floater E Yes
Procambarus medialis Tar river crayfish SR Yes
Elliptio lanceolata Yellow lance T Yes
Fusconaia masoni Atlantic pigtoe T Yes
Lampsilis cariosa Yellow lampmussel T Yes
Solidago vema Spring-flowering goldenrod E/PT No
Tofieldia glabra Carolina asphodel C No
Trillium pusillum Carolina least trillium E No
1) Endangered is a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or
significant portion of its range).
2) Threatened species are species that are likely to become endangered within
the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
3) Significantly Rare are species which has not been listed by the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission as an Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern
species, but which exists in the state in small numbers and has been determined
by the N. C
4) Endangered/Proposed Threatened is a species, which has been formally
proposed for listing as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern, but has not
yet completed the legally mandated listing process.
5) Candidate is a species, which is very rare in North Carolina, generally with 1-
20 populations in the state, generally substantially, reduced in numbers by
habitat destruction.
Surveys for the above mentioned species were not conducted during the
site visit, nor were these species observed during the site visit. The Natural
Heritage Program database showed that there is critical aquatic habitat within 1.6
km (1.0 mi.) of the project study area. Big Branch Creek flows into the Little River
Aquatic Habitat Area. The BMP's should be followed in order to protect the
stability of aquatic life in Big Branch Creek, and that of the Little River Aquatic
Habitat Area. Please contact me if you have any further questions regarding this
project.
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