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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ Project No.: County: r,9V,06c/EL&
Applicant: NL- of ??s " E.ct.?sCTl
Project Name: 5 -/3 0
Date of Issuance o 401 Water Quality Certification: 11-16 - zoa
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650. 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.
approved pl and specifications, and other supporting materials.
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Applicant's Certification
r aEUVe-v- , 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
Agent's Certification
I, , 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:
!f this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e., Engineer,
Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe
(periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee 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
WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
NOV 1 9 2003
VrATER QUAUTYSECTION
Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
November 16, 2001
Caldwell County
DWQ Project No. 011657
Bridge No. 327 on SR 1350
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
60 linear feet of Little Mulberry Creek for the purpose of replacing Bridge No. 327 on SR 1350 in
Caldwell County. The project must be constructed in accordance with your application dated 5
November 2001 (received 13 November 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 must 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 in writing 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. Stormwater must be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and must not be routed directly
_ into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be
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utilized for storm water sheet flow.
2. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation must be planted on all bare soil within 15 days of
ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control.
3. The culvert shall be designed and installed in such a manner that the original stream and
floodplain dimensions are not altered. `Existing stream dimensions (widths and depths) are to be
maintained above and below locations of culvert extensions to provide sediment transport and
passage of aquatic life. ` Culverts shall be buried one foot into the substrate. Use of rip-rap shall
be minimized and shall not impede the ability of aquatic life to move during low flow conditions. .
4. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
5. Disturbance of the stream channel must be limited to only what is necessary to perform the
culvert installation. Heavy equipment must be operated from the banks rather than in the stream
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), hnpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/

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channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form
and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon
completion of the project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 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 Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715
or Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.251.6208 ext. 256.
Sincerely,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
NCDWQ Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
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I, ISSUES
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT
GovERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
November 5, 2001
Mrs. Jean Manuele
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject: Nationwide Permit #3
Bridge #327 on SR 1350
Caldwell County, North Carolina
Project Number: 5.7352019
Dear Mrs. Manuele:
FILE COPY
Nov
The NC DePartnjM7fF ransportation is d to replace the existing substandard Bridge
#327 with a 26' (4' crown span with concrete endwalls.
Miscellaneous rip-rap impacts will total 60 linear feet or less. New stream impacts = 60 in. feet.
Construction of this project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States in the Catawba
River Basin.. The above noted bridge crosses Little Mulberry Creek (Class: Q. The Division 11
Environmental Officer reviewed this project for the presence of threatened and endangered
species on November 2, 2001. The subject project has been determined to have no effect on any
listed threatened or endangered plant or animal species. Historic compliance work will be
scheduled and concurrence with the State Historic Preservation Office will be obtained if
required.
Since the existing bridge will be replaced with another spanning structure, the minor modifications
proposed in this application should not remove or degrade existing water quality uses. By
utilizing the erosion control measures outlined in the attachments to this application, downstream
water quality standards will be protected.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets with proposed erosion control
measures, a marked county map, a marked topography map and photographs.
P. O. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659
PHONE [phone] Fax [phone]
Mrs. Jean Manuele
Pipe Bridge #327 on SR 1350
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November 5, 2001
By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mr. Ron Linville, Mountain Region Coordinator, with
the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404
Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me.
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,
-1C?'
Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Jean Manuele, US Army Corps of Engineers (1 additional copy)
Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (2 copies)
R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer
Dennis Bennett, Bridge Maintenance Engineer
Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001
011657
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:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NW #3
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: ?
U. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: P O. Box 250, North Wilkesboro NC 28659
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: hslaughter@a 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: Heath Slaup-liter, Division Environmental Officer
Company Affiliation: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: P O Box 250, North Wilkesboro NC 28659
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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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 #327 on SR 1350
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 5.7352019
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Caldwell Nearest Town: Lenoir
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Lenoir, travel west on NC
90. Turn right onto SR 1353. Turn left onto SR 1350.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): UTM: 17 446146E 3980317N
(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:
Residential/Farm
7. Property size (acres): Approximately 0.005 acres.
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little Mulberry Creek: ( Class: C).
9. River Basin: Catawba
(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/mVs/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Upgrade existing stream crossing.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Trackhoe/backhoe and dump
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Residential/Farm
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: N/A
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.
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1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, rill,
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 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fern&gov.
*** 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 acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0 acres
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average
Width of
Stream Before
Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)
Bridge #327 BridgStmCrown 0 feet Little Mulberry Creek 5 feet Perennial

Bridge #327 Miscellaneous
rip-rap
placement for
stabilization
60 feet or
less
Little Mulberry Creek
5 feet
Perennial

* 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.us¢s.gov. Several Internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.tonozone.com,
www.MMuest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 601n. ft. of new permanent impacts.
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3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify 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.): N/A
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 must be replaced due to its condition. We have avoided additional
permanent impacts by replacing the existing bridge with a new Manning structure. By utilizing
the erosion control measures as shown in the attached drawings, adverse impacts to streams in
the area will be minimized.
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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.
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/strrnjzide.htn1.
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.
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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 bqp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/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): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ® 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 [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
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 ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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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 trom near bank of channel; Lone Z 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.
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.
All appropriate best management practices for sediment and erosion control will be
implemented during construction
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.
XM. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
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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).
5-/U
Applicant/Agent s Signatt&d Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Telephone: [phone] Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Fax: [phone] Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
Telephone: [phone] Columbus Moore Sampson
Pitt
Tyrrell
Washington
Wayne
Union
Watauga
Yancey
Wilson
Yadkin
*Croatan National Forest Only
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011657
ISSUED
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
November 5, 2001
Mrs. Jean Manuele
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject: Nationwide Permit #3
Bridge #327 on SR 1350
Caldwell County, North Carolina
Project Number: 5.7352019
Dear Mrs. Manuele:
The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to replace the existing substandard Bridge
#327 with a 26'x 4' crown span with concrete endwalls.
Miscellaneous rip-rap impacts will total 60 linear feet or less. New stream impacts = 601n. feet.
Construction of this project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States in the Catawba
River Basin. The above noted bridge crosses Little Mulberry Creek (Class: Q. The Division 11
Environmental Officer reviewed this project for the presence of threatened and endangered
species on November 2, 2001. The subject project has been determined to have no effect on any
listed threatened or endangered plant or animal species. Historic compliance work will be
scheduled and concurrence with the State Historic Preservation Office will be obtained if
required.
Since the existing bridge will be replaced with another spanning structure, the minor modifications
proposed in this application should not remove or degrade existing water quality uses. By
utilizing the erosion control measures outlined in the attachments to this application, downstream
water quality standards will be protected.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets with proposed erosion control
measures, a marked county map, a marked topography map and photographs.
P. O. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659
PHONE [phone] FAx [phone]
Mrs. Jean Manuele
Pipe Bridge #327 on SR 1350
Page 2
November 5, 2001
By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mr. Ron Linville, Mountain Region Coordinator, with
the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404
Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me.
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,
Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Jean Manuele, US Army Corps of Engineers (1 additional copy)
Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (2 copies)
R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer
Dennis Bennett, Bridge Maintenance Engineer

Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 1 16 5 7
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
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NW #3
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: ?
H. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: P O Box 250, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: hslau&ter@Ld_ot-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: Heath Slaughter Division Environmental Officer
Company Affiliation: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: P O Box 250, North Wilkesboro. NC 28659
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: hslau hter dot state.nc.us
Page 3 of 12
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 #327 on SR 1350
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 5.7352019
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Caldwell Nearest Town: Lenoir
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Lenoir, travel west on NC
90 Turn right onto SR 1353. Turn left onto SR 1350.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): UTM: 17 446146E 3980317N
(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:
Residential/Farm
7. Property size (acres): Approximately 0.005 acres.
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little Mulberry, Creek: ( Class: C).
9. River Basin: Catawba
(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/mVs/.)
Page 4 of 12
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Upgrade existing stream crossing.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Trackhoelbackhoe and dump
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Residential/Farm
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: N/A
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.
Page 5 of 12
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
feet
Type of Wetland***
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not llrnlted to: mechanized clearing, grading, 1111,
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 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
*** 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 acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0 acres
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average
Width of
Stream Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)
Bridge #327 BridgSaz
to Crown
0 feet
Little Mulberry Creek
5 feet
Perennial

Bridge #327 Miscellaneous
rip-rap
placement for
stabilization
60 feet or
less
Little Mulberry Creek
5 feet
Perennial

* 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.usQs.aov. Several Internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.Igpozone.com,
www.magguest.aom, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 601n. ft. of new permanent impacts.
Page 6 of 12
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, cean, etc.
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify 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.): N/A
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 must be replaced due to its condition. We have avoided additional
permanent impacts by replacing _the existing bridge with a new spanning structure. By utilizing
the erosion control measures as shown in the attached drawings, adverse impacts to streams in
the area will be minimized.
Page 7 of 12
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.
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/*strmizide.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
Page 8 of 12
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 httv://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wri)/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): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ® 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 [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
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 ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Page 9 of 12
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 3U teet perpendtcuiar trom near oanK or cnannei; cone z 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.
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.
All appropriate best management practices for sediment and erosion control will be
implemented during construction.
XH. 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
X1H. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
Page 10 of 12
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).
5`/U
Applicant/Agent s SignatgK Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Telephone: [phone] Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Fax: [phone] Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans
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FILE COPY
TO: Jean Manuele, USACOE
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: November 9, 2001
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Bridge No.
327 Replacement, SR 1350, Little Mulberry Creek, NWP 3, Caldwell
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 substandard bridge with a 26' x 4' crown span
with concrete endwalls. Riprap impacts will total 60 linear feet. Removal of the existing
bridge should not be allowed to impact waters.
Mr. Bob Brown, Assistant Fish Biologist has indicated that it is likely that listed
species are located in the general area and that sediment should be controlled as much as
possible. We will not object to the use of the crown span structure provided that the
following conditions are implemented:
The span should be designed and constructed large enough so that it will not
modify existing floodplains and streams. The dimension, pattern, and profile of
the stream above and below the crossing should not be modified by widening
the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream. Riprap must be
minimized to the extent practicable. The placement of riprap must not impact
low flow aquatic life migration.
2. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does
not contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's
water chemistry and causing a fish kill.
Bridge 327, SR 1350, Caldwell 2 November 9, 2001
3. 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.
4. Sediment and erosion control measures should adhere to the design standards
,for sensitive watersheds (15A NCAC 4B .0024) where soil is disturbed and
mainfained i Mil 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.
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
Heath Slaughter, NCDOT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT
GovERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
April 23, 2003
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Mr. John Thomas *4
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers gQ?q 00?'
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120. `/7):
Raleigh, NC 27615 "P1041
Subject: Nationwide Permit Expirations
Bridge #204, Alleghany - Project # 5.7052027 (DWQ Permit Fee: $200)
Bridge #320, Ashe - Project # 5.7152 (DWQ Permit Fee: $200)
Bridge #327, Caldwell - Project # 5.7152 (NO DWQ Permit Fee Required)
Dear Mr. Thomas:
The previously issued Nationwide Permits for the above noted projects have expired (see
attached). These projects have been delayed for archaeological review, materials and/or right-of-
way issues. These issues have now been resolved and we therefore request that these permits be
reissued. No design changes have been made since the initial application. By copy of this letter, it
is requested that the Division of Water Quality reissue the corresponding 401 Certifications as
well.
Please note that Bridge #320 in Ashe County is a high priority for us and we would certainly
appreciate an expeditious response if possible. If further information is required, please let me
know.
Sincerely,
x(za? .---/
Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality
R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer PAYMENT
Dennis Bennett, Bridge Maintenance Engineer RECEIVED
P. O. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659
PHONE [phone] FAx [phone]

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 200220289 & 200220290 County Ashe
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner/Agent: NCDOT/SR1342Bridge No. 320B-4412
Address: Attn: Mr. R.C.McCann, P.E., Division Engineer
Post Office Box 250
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Telephone No.: [phone]
Size and Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.): Bridge No. 320 on
SR 1342, northwest of NC 88, southwest of Lansing, North Carolina. The project is located
adjacent to, and below the headwaters of, Stagg Creek.
Description of Activity
Mechanized landclearing, excavation and the discharge of fill material associated with the
replacement of the existing bridge with a 105-foot long triple barreled 16' by 6' reinforced
concrete box culvert. The culvert will permanently impact 105 linear feet of previously
unimpacted stream channel along with the placement along 40 linear feet of stream bank for bank
stabilization. Permit also authorizes the placement of fill material for the proposed dewatering
during construction, impacting 0.017 acre of surface waters. Please note that the
recommendations in the attached letter, from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
dated December 7, 2001, are also permit conditions.
X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Section 404 and Section 10.
14 & 33 Nationwide General Permits.
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above
may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal
action.
This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve
the undersigned permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or
local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies
before beginning work.
By signature below, the permittee certifies an understanding and acceptance of all terms and
conditions of this permit.
Regulatory Project Manager Signature a'
Date 14 December 2001 Expiration to NW14-18 March 2002; NW33-11 Feb 2002
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
Note: When the nationwide permit authorization expires, activities, which have commenced or
are under contract to commence, in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized.
This is provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the date of the nationwide
permit's expiration, modification or revocation.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
December 17, 2001
Ashe County
DWQ Project No. 011774
Bridge No. 320 on SR 1342
TIP Project B-4412
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
145 linear feet of Stag Creek in order to replace Bridge No. 320 on SR 1342 in Ashe County. The
project must be constructed in accordance with your application dated 3 December 2001 (received 5
December 2001). After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by
General Water Qu?lity Certification No. 3289, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you must 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 in writing 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
brook and brown 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 must be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and must not be routed directly
into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be
utilized for storm water sheet flow.
3. Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the design standards for sensitive
watersheds [15A NCAC 4B .0024].
4. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation must be planted on all bare soil within 10 days of
ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control. NCDOT is encouraged to use
existing on-site vegetation and materials for streambank stabilization.
5. The length of the RCBC shall be minimized to the extent possible and practicable.
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/ncwebands/
6. The RCBC shall be designed and constructed so that it can be installed one foot below streambed.
grade to enable waters to flow without freefalling or damming on either end during low flow
conditions and ensure passage of all aquatic life. Three barrels will be installed; only one barrel
should be placed so as to receive base flow. NCDOT is encouraged to implement natural stream
structures such as cross veins and W weirs to direct flow to the barrel. The other two barrels
should be elevated or Billed to receive only storm flows. The dimension, pattern, and profile of
the stream and floodplain above and below the base flow barrel shall not be modified by
widening the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream. Disturbed streams and
floodplains should be restored to natural geomorphic conditions.
7. The base flow barrel (westernmost barrel) should be baffled with 4-5 (approx. 8" high)
alternating baffles (approx. 11" long), in a manner that mimics existing stream conditions. The
baffles shall be placed in a manner that maintains stream pattern and that smoothly reconnects to
the existing stream.
8. The height of the upstream and downstream storm water barrel sills (4) should be determined by
the Division Environmental Officer after flow is turned into the base flow barrel. The height of
the storm water sills should only be as high as necessary to maintain existing stream and
floodplain conditions.
9. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
10. Disturbance of the stream channel must be limited to only what is necessary to perform the
culvert installation. Heavy equipment must be operated from the banks rather than in the stream
channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401
Certification haAeen completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form
and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC. Division of Water Quality upon
completion of the project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 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 Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715
or Ms. Jennifer Frye of the Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336.771.4600.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
r Acting Director
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
NCDWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 200220466, 200220467 County Allegheny
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner/Agent: NCDOTBridge No. 204/SR 1328/5.7152
Address: Attn: Mr. R.C.McCann, P.E., Division Engineer
Post Office Box 250
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Telephone No.: [phone]
Size and Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.): Bridge No. 204 on
SR 1328, immediately east of NC113, west of Sparta, North Carolina. The project is located
adjacent to, and below the headwaters of, Crab Fork.
Description of Activity
Mechanized landclearing, excavation and the discharge of fill material associated with the
replacement of Bridge No. 204 with two lines of 50-foot long 103" X 71" corrugated steel pipe
arch (CSPA) with a concrete headwall. The project will impact 50 linear feet of previously
undisturbed stream thannel and will involve the placement of rip rap along 40 linear feet of
stream bank for bank stabilization. The project also involves the temporary dewatering of 70
linear feet (0.01 acre) for culvert installation.
CONDITION: All recommendations in the attached letter, from the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission dated January 3, 2002, are hereby incorporated as special conditions of
this permit.
X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Section 404 and Section 10.
14 & 33 Nationwide General Permits.
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above
may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal
action.
This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve
the undersigned permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or
local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies
before beginning work.
Regulatory Project Manager Signature rn..??Q
Date 28 January 2002 Expiration D e-NW14-18 March 2002, NW 33-11 Feb 200&q7
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
Note: When the nationwide permit authorization expires, activities, which have commenced or
are under contract to commence, in reliance u-on the nationwide permit, will remain authorized.
This is provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the date of the nationwide
permit's expiration, modification or revocation.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
January 4, 2002
Alleghany County
DWQ Project No. 011882
Bridge No. 204 on SR 1328
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
90 linear feet of Crab Fork in order to replace Bridge No. 204 on SR 1328 in Alleghany County. The
project must be constructed in accordance with your application dated 20 December 2001 (received
27 December 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 must 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 in writing 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
brown and brook 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 must be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and must not be routed directly
into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be
utilized for storm water sheet flow.
3. Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the design standards for sensitive
watersheds [ 15A NCAC 413 .0024]; see NCDOT publication, Best Management Practices for the
Protection of Surface Waters (March 1997).
4. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation must be planted on all bare soil within 15 days of
ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control. NCDOT is encouraged to use
existing on-site vegetation and materials for streambank stabilization and to minimize the use of
rip rap.
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), hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
5. The pipes shall be designed and constructed so that it can be installed one foot below streambed
grade to enable waters to transport sediment and ensure passage of all aquatic life. The
dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream and floodplain above and below the structure shall
not be modified by widening the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream. Disturbed
floodplain benching should be restored to natural geomorphic conditions in front of the concrete
headwall and upstream and downstream of the second, stormwater flow pipe.
6. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
7. Disturbance of the stream channel must be limited to only what is necessary to perform the
culvert installation. Heavy equipment must be operated from the banks rather than in the stream
channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §40_1
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form
and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon
completion of the project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing' You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 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 yoif have any questions, please telephone Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715
or Ms. Jennifer Frye of the Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336.771.4600.
Sincerely,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
NCDWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Central Files
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 200220277 County Caldwell
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner/Agent: NCDOTBridge No. 327SR1350/5.7352019
Address: Attn: Mr. R.C.McCann, P.E., Division Engineer
Post Office Box 250
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Telephone No.: [phone]
Size and Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.): Bridge No. 327 on
SR 1350, east of SR 1349, northwest of Lenoir, North Carolina. The project is located adjacent
to, and below the headwaters of, Little Mulberry Creek.
Description of Activity
Mechanized landclearing, excavation and the discharge of fill material associated with the
replacement the existing bridge with a 26' X 4' crown span with concrete endwalls. The project
will involve the placement of 60 linear feet'of stream bank for bank stabilization. Please note
that the recommendahrons in the attached letter, from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission dated November 9, 2001, are also permit conditions.
X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Section 404 and Section 10.
3 Nationwide General Permit.
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above
may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal
action.
This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve
the undersigned permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or
local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies
before beginning work.
By signature below, the permittee certifies an understanding and acceptance of all terms and
conditions of this permit.
Regulatory Project Manager Signature ca',"s?s
Date 14 December 2001 Expiration ate-18 March 2002
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
Note: When the nationwide permit authorization expires activities which have commenced or
are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain authorized
This is provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the date of the nationwide
permit's expiration, modification or revocation.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
November 16, 2001
Caldwell County
DWQ Project No. 011657
Bridge No. 327 on SR 1350
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
60 linear feet of Little Mulberry Creek for the purpose of replacing Bridge No. 327 on SR 1350 in
Caldwell County. The project must be constructed in accordance with your application dated 5
November 2001 (received 13 November 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 Eitgineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you must acquire any other
federal, state or?llocal 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 in writing 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. Stormwater must be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and must not be routed directly
into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be
utilized for storm water sheet flow.
2. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation must be planted on all bare soil within 15 days of
ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control.
3. The culvert shall be designed and installed in such a manner that the original stream and
floodplain dimensions are not altered. Existing stream dimensions (widths and depths) are to be
maintained above and below locations of culvert extensions to provide sediment transport and
passage of aquatic life. Culverts shall be buried one foot into the substrate. Use of rip-rap shall
be minimized and shall not impede the ability of aquatic life to move during low flow conditions.
4. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
5. Disturbance of the stream channel must be limited to only what is necessary to perform the
culvert installation. Heavy equipment must be operated from the banks rather than in the stream
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/ncwetlands/
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channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form
and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon
completion of the project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing: You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 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 Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715
or Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.251.6208 ext. 256.
Sincerely,

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Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
NCDWQ Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT
GovERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
April 23, 2003
Mr. John Thomas
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject: Nationwide Permit Expirations /
Bridge #204, Alleghany - Project # 5.7052027 (DWQ Permit Fee: $200) ooa///
Bridge #320, Ashe - Project # 5.7152 (DWQ Permit Fee: $200)
Bridge #327, Caldwell - Project # 5.7152 (NO DWQ Permit Fee Required)
Dear Mr. Thomas:
The previously issued Nationwide Permits for the above noted projects have expired (see
attached). These projects have been delayed for archaeological review, materials and/or right-of-
way issues. These issues have now been resolved and we therefore request that these permits be
reissued. No design changes have been made since the initial application. By copy of this letter,
it is requested that the Division of Water Quality reissue the corresponding 401 Certifications as
well.
Please note that Bridge #320 in Ashe County is a high priority for us and we would certainly
appreciate an expeditious response if possible. If further information is required, please let me
know.
Sincerely,
Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality
R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer
Dennis Bennett, Bridge Maintenance Engineer
P. O. Box 250, N. WILYMSBORO, NC 28659
PHONE [phone] FAx [phone]
Expired Bridge Permits
Subject: Expired Bridge Permits
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:50:35 -0400
From: Heath Slaughter <[e-mail]>
Organization: North Carolina Department of Transportation
To: John Thomas <[e-mail]>,
Beth Barnes <[e-mail]>,
Cynthia Van Der Wiele <[e-mail]>
CC: Dennis Bennett <dbennett2 @dot. state.nc.us>
John and Beth/Cynthia,
The following permits have expired. We need for them to be reissued before we can begin construction
(see attached letter). A hard copy of the letter and previously issued permits will follow.
Bridge #320 on SR 1342 in Ashe County (HIGH PRIORITY)
TIP# B-4412
Corps Action ID #s - 200220289 & 200220290
DWQ # - 011774
Bridge #204 on SR 1328 in Alleghany County
Corps Action ID #s - 200220466 & 200220467
DWQ # - 011882
Bridge #327 on SR 1350 in Caldwell County
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Corps Action ID # - 200220277 01 16s-
Thanks,
Heath Slaughter
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1011153634 10/11/2001
IF INCORRECT RETURN TO
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
3366679111
DATE
INVOICE AMOUNT
$200.00_
10/11/2001
NET AMOUNT
$200.00