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o?4F W A TF9pG Michael F. Easley
Governor
00 r William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
April 6, 2001
Alexander County
SR 1504
DWQ Project # 010425
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Ms. Trish Simon, Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division 12
P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28 1 5 1-0047
Dear Ms. Simon:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 38
linear feet of an unnamed tributary to South Yadkin River for the purpose of upgrading SR 1504 in
Alexander County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated 19
March 2001 (received 22 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. Any trout conditions as 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.
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.
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/
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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,
T. Steve s
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 47, 1710 East Marion Street
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0047
March 19, 2001
Mr. Steve Lund, Project Manager - NCDOT Projects 0 1 Q 4 2 5
US Army Corp of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, N. C. 28891-5006
Dear Mr. Lund:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Bridge Maintenance Unit, proposes the
following project for your issuance of a Section 404 Permit. We believe this project can be
accomplished under NWP # 14, Road Crossing.
COUNTY: Alexander
LOCATION: SR 1504, CMP located 200 feet west of SR 1001
STREAM: Unnamed tributary to South Yadkin River (WS II waters)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replacement of an existing 36' long, 72" CMP with a 50' long,
72" CMP with a concrete headwall on less than 1/4 acre of DOT right of way. The pipe will be
placed on new alignment eliminating an additional 24 feet of the unnamed tributary; therefore a
total of 38 linear feet of stream will be filled by the extension and realignment. The pipe will be
placed below existing streambed elevation and existing channel morphology will be maintained
upstream and downstream of the pipe. A site location map and a sketch of planned activities are
attached.
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It is proposed that the watercourse will be managed during construction by the utilizing sand-filled
burlap bags to block the stream approximately 10 feet beyond the upstream and downstream of the
proposed pipe. A pump will be used to divert the water across the road through a 4" vinyl pipe.
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There are no wetlands; however, the stream is classified "WS-II" waters which automatically
carries with it a supplemental classification of "High Quality Waters" (HQW). Enclosed is a
NCDOT Hazardous Spill Basin checklist documenting the roadway and water quality criteria for
this project. Proper erosion and sedimentation control measures will be implemented during the
project construction.
I have conducted a survey for the threatened species (due to similarity of appearance) listed for
Alexander County, the bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii), in the project area on March 2, 2001.
None were observed. A review of the Natural Heritage Program information for bog turtle
occurrences revealed a known site approximately 1.5 miles north of the proposed project area;
however, the stream at the project area is slightly entrenched with no adjoining "boggy" areas and
did not appear to be suitable bog turtle habitat. No significant effect on this species or its habitat is
anticipated.
By copy of this letter, we are asking Edward L. Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer to
comment on the above project. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting a concurrence letter
from the Wildlife Resources Commission, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the State Historic
Preservation Office.
By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of the application package to John Dorney,
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit for review. A $200.00 check is enclosed
for application processing.
Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions, please call me at 704-480-5400.
Sincerely,
Trish Simon
Division 12 Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Michael L. Holder, P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Dan Holderman, P.E. , Division Bridge Engineer
Mr. Ed Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Mr. Ron Linville, WRC
Mr. Brian Cole, USF & WS
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley, SHPO
Mr. John Dorney, DENR/DWQ/40 I /Wetlands Unit
File

DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 14
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 MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY,
ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC
27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: N.C. Department of Transportation
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 47
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Shelby STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28151
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
SR 1504, 200 feet west of SR 1001
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) [phone]
IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Trish Simon, P.O. Box 47, Shelby, NC 28151: 704-480-5400
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: 35°54'50N/81°05'28W
COUNTY: Alexander - NEAREST TOWN: Hiddenite
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS. ETC.) Take Hwy. 90 East
from Tavlorsville, turn left onto SR 1001 and proceed approximately 2.0 miles to SR 1504. Turn left onto
SR 1504 and proceed 200 feet to the cross pipe replacement site.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed tributarv to South Yadkin River RIVER
BASIN: Yadkin
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-II)? YES NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(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
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?

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 ADDITIONAL 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) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 1/4 acre-- NCDOT Right of
Way
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.0
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER :
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.0
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
CULVERT REPLACEMENTS/ADDITIONS: 14 FT of piN extension + 24 FT of Stream elimination (Pipe is on
new alignment thus part of the stream is removed) = TOTAL FILL OF 38 FT
STREAM RELOCATION - LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER:- FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 3 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 0.5 FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X- 14 ft extension
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: X- The pipe will be placed on new alignment: therefore fill will be placed in 24 ft of stream.
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?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Replace existing 72" CMP (36' long) with a 72" CMP (50' long) on new pipe alignment using a trackhoe
for excavating and riprap work.
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To replace deteriorated and structurally deficient pipe and to length
the pipe to construct an adequate roadway section to provide safe passage for the traveling ppblic.
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: Copy sent 3/19/01.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY
BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: Copy sent 3/19/01.
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17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES X NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16)
(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 X
(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 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: N/A
(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 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.
(c) 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:
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 MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
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NCDOT
HAZARDOUS SPILL BASIN CHECKLIST
Division: 19 County: Alexander Project ID:
River Basin: Yadkin Bridge No: Pipe Replacement
Route: SR 1504, Lackey Road Stream: Unnamed tributary to South
Yadkin River
Water Quality Criteria:
Yes No
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Roadway Criteria:
Route Designation-
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Additional Site Information:
Yes No
Is a Hazardous Spill Basin Required? F r
Criteria Based Upon NCDOT "Best Management Practipes for the
Protection of Surface Waters" (March, 1997).
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TO: Steve Lund, USACOE
Asheville Field Office
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: March 22, 2001
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), SR1504 Pipe
Replacement, Unnamed Tributaries to South Yadkin River, Alexander
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 replace an existing 36' long 72" CMP with a 50' long section of the
same diameter.
We do not object to the project as proposed. We recommend that the installation
provide for any existing aquatic life passage during low flow conditions by installing the
pipe approximately I' below streambed grade. The stream should not be widened or
shallowed upstream or downstream of the pipe. Where disrupted, floodplain benching
and aquatic life passage should be restored. 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.
Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
maintained until project completion. 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.
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: Trish Simon, NCDOT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRLTARY
MEMO TO: John Dorney, DENR/DWQ/401/Wetland Unit <
FROM: Trish Simon, Division 12 Environmental Officer ?<
DATE: March 19, 2001
SUBJECT: Pre-construction Notification

Enclosed are seven copies of a pre-construction notification nationwide permit
application for a bridge project in Alexander County for your review and comments.
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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P.O. Box 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 47, 1710 East Marion Street
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0047
March 19, 2001
Mr. Steve Lund Project Manager - NCDOT Projects r
US Army Corp of Engineers 1 -'
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, N. C. 28891-5006
Dear Mr. Lund:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Bridge Maintenance Unit, proposes the ?
following project for your issuance of a Section 404 Permit. We believe this project can be n
accomplished under NWP # 14, Road Crossing. -e r
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COUNTY: Alexander
LOCATION: SR 1504, CMP located 200 feet west of SR 1001
STREAM: Unnamed tributary to South Yadkin River (WS H waters)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replacement of an existing 36' long, 72" CMP with a 50' long,
72" CMP with a concrete headwall on less than 1/4 acre of DOT right of way. The pipe will be
placed on new alignment eliminating an additional 24 feet of the unnamed tributary; therefore a
total of 38 linear feet of stream will be filled by the extension and realignment. The pipe will be
placed below existing streambed elevation and existing channel morphology will be maintained
upstream and downstream of the pipe. A site location map and a sketch of planned activities are
attached.
It is proposed that the watercourse will be managed during construction by the utilizing sand-filled
burlap bags to block the stream approximately 10 feet beyond the upstream and downstream of the
proposed pipe. A pump will be used to divert the water across the road through a 4" vinyl pipe.

There are no wetlands; however, the stream is classified 'VS-IF' waters which automatically
carries with it a supplemental classification of "High Quality Waters" (HQW). Enclosed is a
NCDOT Hazardous Spill Basin checklist documenting the roadway and water quality criteria for
this project. Proper erosion and sedimentation control measures will be implemented during the
project construction.
I have conducted a survey for the threatened species (due to similarity of appearance) listed for
Alexander County, the bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii), in the project area on March 2, 2001.
None were observed. A review of the Natural Heritage Program information for bog turtle
occurrences revealed a known site approximately 1.5 miles north of the proposed project area;
however, the stream at the project area is slightly entrenched with no adjoining "boggy" areas and
did not appear to be suitable bog turtle habitat. No significant effect on this species or its habitat is
anticipated.
By copy of this letter, we are asking Edward L. Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer to
comment on the above project. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting a concurrence letter
from the Wildlife Resources Commission, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the State Historic
Preservation Office.
By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of the application package to John Dorney,
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit for review. A $200.00 check is enclosed
for application processing.
Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions, please call me at 704-480-5400.
Sincerely,
Trish Simon
Division 12 Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Michael L. Holder, P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Dan Holderman, P.E. , Division Bridge Engineer
Mr. Ed Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Mr. Ron Linville, WRC
Mr. Brian Cole, USF & WS
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley, SHPO
Mr. John Dorney, DENR/DWQ/401/Wetlands Unit
File
DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 14
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 MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY,
ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC
27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: N.C. Department of Tran_tportation
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 47
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Shelby STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28151
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
SR 1504. 200 feet west of SR 1001
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENTS NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Trish Simon. P.O. Box 47. Shelby. NC 28151: 704-480-5400
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: 35154'50N/81005'28W
COUNTY: Alexander - NEAREST TOWN: Hiddenite
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) Take Hwy. 90 East
from Tavlorsville. turn left onto SR 1001 and proceed approximately 2.0 miles to SR 1504. Tum left onto
SR 1504 and proceed 200 feet to the cross pipe replacement site.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed tributary to South Yadkin River RIVER
BASIN: Yadkin
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-II)? YES NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(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
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
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 ADDITIONAL 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) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 1/4 acre- NCDOT Right of
Way
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.0
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER :
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.0
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
CULVERT REPLACEMENTS/ADDITIONS: 14 FT of pipe c-dension + 24 Fr of Strram elimination (Pipe is on
new alignment thus part of the stream is removed) = TOTAL FILL OF 38 FT
STREAM RELOCATION - LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: _ FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 3 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 0.5 FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X- 14 ft extension
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: X- The pipe will be placed on new alignment: therefore. fill will be placed in 24 ft of stream.
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?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Replace existing 72" CMP (36' long) with a 72" CMP (50' long) on new pipe alignment using a tmckhoe
for excavatine` and ripmj2 work.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To replace deteriorated and structurally deficient pipe and to lenglhen
the pipe to construct an adequate roadway section to provide safe passage for the traveling public.
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: Copy sent 3/19/01.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY
BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: Copy sent 3/19/01.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES X NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16)
(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 X
(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 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: N/A
(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 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.
(c) 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:
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 MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
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Upstream of pipe replacement on SR 1504 on an unnamed tributary to the South Yadkin
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Downstream of pipe replacement on SR 1504 on an unnamed tributary to the South
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NCDOT
HAZARDOUS SPILL BASIN CHECKLIST
Division: 1 ? County: Alexander Project ID:
River Basin: Yadkin Bridge No: Pipe Replacement
Route: SR 1504, Lackey Road
Yadkin River
Stream: Unnamed tributary to South
Water Quality Criteria:
Yes No
Stream Crossing Blue Line On USGS r r
ORW r r
WS1 r r
WS 11,111 OR IV, Crossing Within 0.5mi of W. S. Critical Area r r
Roadway Criteria:
Route Designation-
Yes No
Arterial Urban r r
Arterial Rural r r
Additional Site Information:
Yes No
Is a Hazardous Spill Basin Required? r r
Criteria Based Upon NCDOT "Best Management Pr4ctipes for the
Protection of Surface Waters" (March, 1997).
0 F WAT?q Michael F. Easley
O pG Governor
William G. Ross,-Jr., Secretary
c Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p 'C Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ Project No.: O Z 'Z-2 County: 4?iAA 4
Applicant: G T a' ,
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification o?;a?paKle'Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this cerfl icalie to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1621.This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the
project engineer.It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
A ent's Certi 'caf,
r sir! 4 . 4 L?E?Gvr? , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved p d sp c do other supporting aerials.
Signature:(4,00, _Z=1?%;_ e'
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
1, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e., Engineer,
Landscape Architect, Surveyor, ect_) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe
(periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permittee hereby state that, to the
best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the
construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality
Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No. Date
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Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]