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TO: Eric Alsmeyer, USACOE
Raleigh Field Office
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: March 27, 2001
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), SR 1149, Mount
Jefferson Road Improvements for Wal-Mart Access, UT Cole Branch,
Ashe County
These comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and the North
Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 113A-10; NCAC 25). The
NCDOT proposes to widen the referenced road to provide access to the new Wal-Mart.
Two wet pipes will be extended. The 43' x 48" pipe at Station 18+52 will be extended
50' and the 46' x 48" pipe at Station 21+39 will be extended 20'.
We will not object to the project provided the following conditions are
implemented:
1. The pipes should be designed and constructed large enough so that they can be
installed one foot below streambed grade so that all waters can flow through
without freefalling or damming on either end during low flow conditions to
maintain aquatic life passage. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the
streams above and below the pipes should not be modified by widening the
stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream.
2. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does
not contact stream water.
Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream
channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of
introducing other pollutants into the stream.
SR 1149, Mt. Jefferson Road 2 03/27/01
4. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed
and maintained until project completion.
5. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare
soil within 5 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion
control. We encourage NCDOT to utilize onsite vegetation and materials for
streambank stabilization when practicable.
We will not recommend a trout moratorium for this project; however, we
encourage the applicant to avoid impacts in the trout buffer, if practicable, during the
trout spawning seasons of October 15 through April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages
of trout in downstream waters. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on
this project during the early planning stages. If you have any questions regarding these
comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Cynthia Van Der Wiele, DWQ
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
March 22, 2001
Ashe County
DWQ Project No. 010413
SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road)
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division 11
P.O. Box 250
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Dear Mr. Slaughter:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 70
linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Cole Branch in order to improve SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road) and
place two wet pipes in Ashe County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your
application dated 14 March 2001 (received 21 March 2001). After reviewing your application, we have
decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3289 corresponding to the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you should acquire any other
federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval
will expire with the accompanying 404 permit unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality
Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified
below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit 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 the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in
the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet,
compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this
approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional
conditions listed below.
1. In-stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the
trout spawning season of October 15 through April 15, or as otherwise determined by the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, to protect the egg and fry stages of trout from
sedimentation during construction.
2. Stormwater should be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and should not be routed directly
into streams.
3. Sedimentation and Erosion Control Guidelines for Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 4B .0024) must
be implemented prior to any ground-disturbing activities to minimize impacts to downstream aquatic
resources. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil within 5
days of ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control.
4. The culvert required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profile
is not altered (i.e. the depth of the channel should not be reduced by a widening of the streambed).
Existing stream dimensions are to be maintained above and below locations of culvert extensions.
5. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
Page 2 of 2
6. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be regularly inspected and maintained
to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials.
7. The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized. Under no circumstances should rock,
sand or other materials be dredged from the wetted stream channel under authorization of this permit,
except in the immediate vicinity of the culverts.
8. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be utilized for storm
water sheet flow.
9. Use of rip-rap for bank stabilization is to be minimized; rather, native vegetation is to be planted
when practical. If necessary, rip-rap should be limited to the stream bank below the high water mark,
and vegetation should be used for stabilization above high water.
10. Rock silt screens at culvert outlets should be removed at project completion.
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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C.
27699-6714. 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.
Sincerely,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. U. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 2761 1-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
March 14, 2001
ISSUED„
ivir. Eric Alsmeyer `QOl I
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls ofNeuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject: Nationwide Permit #14
SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road)
Ashe County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to widen SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road) in
Ashe County. This widening project is required to accommodate additional traffic to the
currently under construction Wal-Mart nearby. We are proposing to extend (2) wet pipes that
cross the existing paved roadway. Both pipes carry unnamed tributaries to Cole Branch (Class:
C.', Trout +). The existing 43'x 48" pipe at station 18+52 will be extended by 50'. The existing
46'x 48" pine at station 21+39 will be extended by 20'. Due to the proposed work, we are
requesting a 404 Nationwide Permit # 14.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheet with proposed erosion control
measures, pipe crossing information, roadway typical section, a marked county map and a marked
topography map and photographs.
By copy of this letter, it is requested that ylr. Ron Linville, klountain Region Coordinator, with
the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission corM 't directly to you concerning the 404
Nationwide Permit application.
By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of this application package to Cynthia
Van Der Wiele, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit, for her review. A
$200.00 check is enclosed for the 401 certification processing fee. It is requested that any
comments related to the 401 certification be forwarded directly to the Corps. r?rT ? ?°
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Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
SR 1 149 (Mt. Jefferson Road)
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March 14, 2001
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please
let me know. Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ala 6 - a-;
Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC
Brian Cole, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Renee Gledhill-Earley, Envirornnental Review Coordnator, NCDCR
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (7 copies)
R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer
Doug Tetzlaff, District Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Doug Eller, County Maintenance Engineer
Vanessa Patrick, PD&FA
DWQ ID: - CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAI' REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND TIIE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF TI US COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7)
COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY,
ATTN:.IOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC
27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPROTATION
2. MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 250
SUBDIVISION NAME N/A
CITY: North Wilkesboro STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28659
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME. (IF DIFFF.RF.NT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road), Ashe County.
3. 'T'ELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) _ (WORK) [phone]
4. 11''APPLWAt3L.E: AUENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
PO BOX 250
North Wilkesboro, NC 23659
[phone]
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A lvi<U', PRIrPEIt?\BLY A copy or USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PROTOGRAPHY WTTH SCALE):
COUNTY: Ashe- NEAREST TOWN: West Jefferson
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) From West Jefferson,
travel south on NC 163. Turn north onto SR 1149.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER. Unnamed tributary to Cole Branch (Class: C, Trout +)
RIVER BASIN: New
7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-1 OR WS-11)? YES ® NO ? IF YES, EXPLAIN: DEM Classification: C Trout +
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO X
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
(a) HAVE ANY" SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ? NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVTOUS PERMIT AND
ANY ADDITIONAL INF'ORMAT'ION ( INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES ? NO X IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL, N11 BERS OF ACRES ]N TRACT OF LAND: Approximately 0.3 acres in
permitted areas.
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJEC'T' SITE:
0 Acres
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FTI.,I,ING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: _ OTHER :
DRAINAGE TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY TH-E PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOC A'1'ED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: _ FT AFTER: _ FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): _ FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: _ 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 PROT'O°iED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY I 1 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Widen SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road). Extend two (2) existing piNs by a total of 70'.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Improvement of SR 1149. in Ashe County.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMI7F. WETLAND IMPACTS)
N/A
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE 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: By cony of this application.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHI'0) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA,
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY TI IE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED.By copy of this
application.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF PUBLIC
(S'T'ATE) LAND? YES ® NO ? (1 F 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 ? NO
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ?
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WTI'II TILE NOR'I'I1 CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTION'S 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 OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
(a) WF,TLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38).
ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON
THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET
OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
(b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
(c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
(d) ATTACII A COPY OF TI IE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAIN IF REQUIRED.
(e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
(f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER. IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
I . ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DMSION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3. (IN THE TWEN'T'Y COAS'T'AL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NOR'T'H
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 S ATURE DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. U. Box 252U1, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNDU TIPPETT
GOVERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
March 14, 2001
ivfr. Eric Alsmeyer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls ofNeuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject: Nationwide Permit #14
SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road)
Ashe County, North Carolina
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Dcar Mr. Alsmcycr:
The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to widen SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road) in
Ashe County. This widening project is required to accommodate additional traffic to the
currently under construction Wal-Mart nearby. We are proposing to extend (2) wet pipes that
cross the existing paved roadway. Both pipes carry unnamed tributaries to Cole Branch (Class:
C, !rout +). the existing 43'x 48" pipe at station 18+52 will be extended by 50'. The existing
46'x 40" pipe at station 21+39 will be extended by 20'. Due to the proposed work, we are
requesting a 404 Nationwide Permit # 14.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheet with proposed erosion control
measures, pipe crossing information, roadway typical section, a marked county map and a marked
topography map and photographs.
By copy of this letter, it is requested that ivir. Ron Linville, Mountain Region Coordinator, with
the ',North Carolina .'Viidhfe Resources Commission comment directly to ,ou concemiing t.".. 404
Nationwide Permit application.
By copy of this letter. I am forwarding seven (7) copies of this application package to Cynthia
Van Der Wiele, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit, for her review. A
$200.00 check is enclosed for the 401 certification processing fee. It is requested that any -o
comments related to the 401 certification be forwarded directly to the Corps. n
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Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
SR 1 149 (Mt. Jefferson Road)
Page 2
March 14, 2001
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please
let me know. Your early review and consideration will be jreaLly annreciated.
Sincerely,
Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCW RC
Brian Cole, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Renee Gledhill-Earley, Environmental Review Coordinator, NCDCR
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (7 copies)
R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer
Doug Tetzlaff, District Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Doug Eller, County Maintenance Engineer
Vanessa Patrick, PD&FA
DWQ ID: _ CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERINIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PEfUNUT #) 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 901 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 MUST RE SENT TO THE NC DWISTON OF WA i ER QUALITY,
A'3" 3'"1:.Tt33IN I'iORNEY, 4401 REEDY k, n 1% ROAD, R?iL'+.Mir NC
276107. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPROTATION
2. MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 250
SUBDIVISION NAME N/A
CITY: North Wilkeshorn STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28659
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCI,13DING SUBDIVISION NAMR (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
SR 1149 (Mt. Jefferson Road), Ashe County,
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) _ (WORK) [phone]
4. IY APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORXI'E OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
PO BOX 250
P:orth Wilk-esboro, NC 23659
[phone]
LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A .tV, PREFEML DLY A COP 'l" OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Aslte - NEAREST TOWN: West Jefferson
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) From West Jefferson.
travel south on NC 163. Turn north onto SR 1149.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER. Unnamed tributary to Cole Branch (Class: C, Trout +).
RIVER BASIN: New
7. (a) 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-11)'? YES © NO ? IF YES, EXPLAIN: DEM Classification: C Trout +
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO X
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ? NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND
ANY ADDiTIONAi. INFORMATION ( INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES ? NO X IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9. (a) F.STTMATED TOTAL NUM_RF,RS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: Approximately 0.3 acres in
permitted areas.
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0 Acres
10. (a) NUNIDER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS RvIPACI ED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER :
DRAINAGE_ TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED-
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSE) PROJECT(IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: _ FT AFTER: _ FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): _ FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: _ PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: _ CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, HAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINUNG TO THE POND? N/A vVHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECI)<' LAICAL
EQUIPN LENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 31/2 BY I 1 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Widen SR 1149 QvIt. Jefferson Road). Extend two (2) existing ViNs by a total of 70'.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: improvement of SR 1149. in Ashe Countv.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
N/A
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE 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: By copy of this application.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(Sl'O) REGAN°.DII:G THE I'NrtESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA,
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY TI IE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED By copy of this
application.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES © NO E] (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 ? NO
(b) IF YES, HAS 'THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED T14AOUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ?
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRON,ti1ENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTIMENT OF ADNIINISTRATION, 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 OF 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 STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON
THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET
OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
(b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
(c) IF DELINEATION `Y AS PERFOR?,fED BY A CO::SULTANI', D,CLUDE FILL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELI `EATION LINE.
(d) ATTACII A COPY OF THE STORNIWATER MAINAGENIENT PLAIN IF REQUIRED.
(e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
(o IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US 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 WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGET ENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM,
OWNER'S/AGENTS S ATURE DATE
(AGENTS SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
JEFFERSON AND V CINRY
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ASHE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
a" lI NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - GIS UNIT
U.S.DEFARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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