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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010538 Ver 1_Complete File_20010410O?0 WA?pG r Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Kerr T. Stevens Division of Water Quality May 14, 2001 Bumcombe County DWQ Project No. 010538 Bridge No. 82, SR 3129 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Mr. Roger D. Bryan, Division Environmental Officer NCDOT Division 13 P.O. Box 3279 Asheville, NC 28802 Dear Mr. Bryan: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 75 linear feet on Gap Creek in order to replace Bridge No. 82 in Buncombe County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated 5 April 2001 (received 10 April 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. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be utilized for storm water sheet flow. 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), httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/ Page 2 of 2 7. 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. 8. 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, Stevens Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office NCDWQ Asheville Regional Office Central Files File Copy MEMORANDUM TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Max Haner Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Forrest Westall Date: SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Facility Name NCDOT -- Bridge 82 on SR 3129 County Buncombe Project Number 01 0538 County2 Recvd From DOT Region Asheville Received Date 4110/01 Recvd By Region Project Type bridge Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.) Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet am Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. F14 Stream P-"7 N F- 6-57-13 F _c TR 40,302. F_ F__ 7-? Mitigation Wetland MitigationType Type Acres Feet Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y 0 N Did you request mor 'nfo? O Y ON Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed Wit pplicant? Y ON Is Mitigation required? O YO N Recommendati n: OQ Issue ISSue/Cond O Deny Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353113 Longitudes mss) 822612 Comments: As result of review of this proposed bridge replacement project, it appears that wq concerns have been properly addressed to minimize downstream impacts. I recommend that a 401 certification letter be issued approving this pro-ject with standard road construction requirements. cc: Regional Office Central Office Page Number 1 Facility Name NCDOT -- Bridge 82 on SR 3129 County Buncombe Project Number 01 - 0538 Regional Contact: Max Haner Date: Comments (continued from page 1): cc: Regional Office Central Office Page Number 2 `A < ?,a SV Vpv Sa?O r„'aoy V STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT GOVERNOR SECRETARY PO BOX 3279, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 April 5, 2001 Mr. Steve Lund 010538 US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Subject: Nationwide Permit #14 Bridge 82, SR 3129 Buncombe County, NC Dear Mr. Lund: I have enclosed a straight-line diagram, a PCN application for NWP #14, and a location map relative to the bridge replacement project on SR 3129, Buncombe County, NC. We propose to replace the existing timber bridge with a spanning aluminum box on footings. The total bridge length will be 55 feet. The current structure is in poor condition and needs replacement. Construction activities will be conducted from dry work areas whenever possible. Existing channel morphology will be maintained upstream and downstream of the bridge. Riparian vegetation will be reestablished along disturbed areas associated with project. No federally listed species (threatened or endangered) or critical habitats will be affected by the proposed project. By copy of this letter, we request Mr. Owen Anderson, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Mountain Region Coordinator, to comment directly to the Corps concerning the permit request. Erosion control measures will be employed from the "Erosion and Sedimentation Control Guidelines for Division Maintenance Operations" and reviewed by Mr. W. Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer. j" ry1 rn Mr. Steve Lund Page -2 Bridge 82, Buncombe County April 5, 2001 By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of the application package to Cynthia Van der Wiele, NC DENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit for review. A $200.00 check is enclosed for application processing. Please forward comments directly to the Corps. Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or information needs, please contact me at (828) 251-6287. Sincerely, Br - Roger D. Bryan Division 13 Environmental Officer Enclosures cc: F.D. Martin, P.E. Larry J. Cordell Owen Anderson Cynthia Van der Wiele Neil Trivette Office Use Only' Form Version April 2001 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than leaving the space blank. 1. Processing Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: X Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit X 401 Water Quality Certification ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information Owner/Applicant Information Name: NC Department of Transportation Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3279 Asheville NC 28802 Telephone Number: 828-251-6287 Fax Number: 828-251-6394 E-mail Address: rdbryanadot state nc us 2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: E-mail Address: Fax Number: Pagel of 8 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Bridge #82 SR 3129, Gap Creek 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 4. Location County: Buncombe Nearest Town: Fairview Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge #82 is located off of Hi way 74A southeast of Asheville. Take SR 3128 for approximately 1 mile south of Hwy. 74A. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N/A (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Existing bridge over Gqp Creek 7. Property size (acres): 0.01 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Gap Creek 9. River Basin: French Broad (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: We propose to replace the existing bridge with a bottomless aluminum box on footings. 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Excavator, crane, and trucks. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Rural, homes and pasture. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. N/A V. Future Project Plans Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application: No no future plans VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 1. Wetland Impacts Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland*** (indicate on ma) (acres) (es/no) (linear feet) Page 3 of 8 N/A * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and tooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at httj):,',!www.fema., rv. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 0.0 Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0 2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams Stream Impact Site Number indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Length of Impact (linear feet) Stream Name** Average Width of Stream Before Impact Perennial or Intermittent? lease s eci ) Bridge 82 bridge 55 Gap Creek 7 ft P Rip-rap 20 Gap Creek 7 ft P * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts.. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. ** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usO.'lov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.coni, www-.mapduest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 55 feet (bridged) +20 feet rip-rap. 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact * Type of Impact Area of Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Site Number Im act (if applicable) lake, pond, estuary, sound, Page 4 of 8 indicate on ma acres bay, ocean, etc. N/A * List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. 4. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The existing bridge is in poor condition and the proposed spanning structure is the best alternative to minimize impact to the aquatic environment. Rip-rap use will be limited to the minimum necessary to stabilize the structure inlet and outlet and will only be placed below existing high water elevations. Riparian vegetation will be established on disturbed areas associated with the project construction. VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. Page 5 of 8 USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strm.pide.html. 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. N/A 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.u5iMM2%index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) Page 6 of 8 Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local) land? Yes X No ? If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No X If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ? No X If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 3 2 1.5 Total * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of cnannei; Lone t extenas an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260. Page 7 of 8 XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. No change in impervious area Stormwater will diverted through settling basin or grass lined buffers prior to entering the stream XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. XIII. Violations (DWQ Only) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No X Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No X XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). `f Appl c?nt/Agent's SAnature / Dafe (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 \y _.^ 11 '?r•."il I ? 1 ~` all ? 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EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT GOVERNOR Mr. Steve Lund PO BOX 3279, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 April 5, 2001 US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Subject: Nationwide Permit #14 Bridge 82, SR 3129 Buncombe County, NC Dear Mr. Lund: SECRETARY 010538 I have enclosed a straight-line diagram, a PCN application for NWP #14, and a location map relative to the bridge replacement project on SR 3129, Buncombe County, NC. We propose to replace the existing timber bridge with a spanning aluminum box on footings. The total bridge length will be 55 feet. The current structure is in poor condition and needs replacement. Construction activities will be conducted from dry work areas whenever possible. Existing channel morphology will be maintained upstream and downstream of the bridge. Riparian vegetation will be reestablished along disturbed areas associated with project. No federally listed species (threatened or endangered) or critical habitats will be affected by the proposed project. By copy of this letter, we request Mr. Owen Anderson, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Mountain Region Coordinator, to comment directly to the Corps concerning the permit request. Erosion control measures will be employed from the "Erosion and Sedimentation Control Guidelines for Division Maintenance Operations" and reviewed by Mr. W. Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer. m M -C M --i 0 _ ' A Mr. Steve Lund Page -2 Bridge 82, Buncombe County April 5, 2001 By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of the application package to Cynthia Van der Wiele, NC DENR, Division of Water Quality, 401 /Wetland Unit for review. A $200.00 check is enclosed for application processing. Please forward comments directly to the Corps. Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or information needs, please contact me at (828) 251-6287. Sincerely, P .Br - Roger D. Bryan Division 13 Environmental Officer Enclosures cc: F.D. Martin, P.E. Larry J. Cordell Owen Anderson Cynthia Van der Wiele Neil Trivette Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than leaving the space blank. 1. Processing Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: X Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit X 401 Water Quality Certification ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: NC Department of Transportation Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3279 Asheville, NC 28802 Telephone Number: 828-251-6287 Fax Number: 828-251-6394 E-mail Address: rdbryan@dot.state.nc.us 2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: E-mail Address: Fax Number: Page 1 of 8 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Bridge #82 SR 3129, Gap Creek 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 4. Location County: Buncombe Nearest Town: Fairview Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge #82 is located off of Highway 74A southeast of Asheville. Take SR 3128 for approximately 1 mile south of Hwy. 74A. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N/A (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Existiniz bridge over Gap Creek 7. Property size (acres): 0.01 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Gap Creek 9. River Basin: French Broad (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: We propose to replace the existing bridize with a bottomless aluminum box on footings. 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Excavator, crane, and trucks. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Rural, homes and pasture. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. V. Future Project Plans Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application: No no future plans VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 1. Wetland Impacts Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland*** (indicate on ma) (acres) (es/no) (linear feet) Page 3 of 8 N/A * List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not urmtea to: mecnanuzea aeanng, graamg, nil, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at I-800-358-9616, or online at http:% www.fema.;ov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 0.0 Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0 2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams Stream Impact Site Number indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Length of Impact (linear feet) Stream Name** Average Width of Stream Before Impact Perennial or Intermittent? (please seci ) Bridge 82 bridge 55 Gap Creek 7 ft P Rip-rap 20 Gap Creek 7 ft P * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. ** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs._ov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.to?ozone.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 55 feet (bridged) +20 feet rip-rap. 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact * Type of Impact Area of Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Site Number Impact (if a licable) lake, pond, estuary, sound, Page 4 of 8 indicate on ma) (acres) bay, cean, etc. N/A List eacn impact separately anu memny temporary impacts. impacts inciuue, out are not umuea to: ills, excavation, areagtng, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. 4. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The existing bridge is in poor condition and the proposed spanning structure is the best alternative to minimize impact to the aquatic environment. Rip-rap use will be limited to the minimum necessary to stabilize the structure inlet and outlet and will only be placed below existing high water elevations. Riparian vegetation will be established on disturbed areas associated with the project construction. VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. Page 5 of 8 USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. N/A 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at littp:/!h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mZ/index.hcm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) Page 6 of 8 • Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local) land? Yes X No ? If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No X If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify. )? Yes ? No X If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact (square feet Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 3 2 1.5 Total * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of cnannel; Gone / extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260. Page 7 of 8 XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. No change in impervious area Stormwater will diverted through settling basin or grass lined buffers prior to entering the stream XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. N/A XIII. Violations (DWQ Only) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No X Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No X XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). 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