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STATE OF North CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 13, 2001
011678
Mr. Rob Ridings
Divsion of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Dear Mr. Ridings:
Subject: Chatham - Bridge #50
Construction of Temporary Causeway for Removal of Drift (U.S. 421)
In an effort to obtain the permits needed for the Construction of a temporary causeway
for the purpose of drift removal from bridge bents in Deep River at the Chatham - Lee
County line, we are providing the pre construction notification application and the
supporting materials.
To our knowledge there are No High Quality Waters or Outstanding Water Resources
occurring in the project a e anticipate that these activities will be authorized under
Nationwide Permit numbe 3:
This letter and a copy of the application materials will be submitted to N.C. Division of
Water Quality, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers for
approval.
If you have any questions or comments, or need additional information, please contact
our office at [phone]. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Art C. King
Division Environmental Officer
P.O. BOX 1067, ABERDEEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28315
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
Office Use Only:
USACE Action ID No.
DWQ No.
Form Version October 2001
01 1678
If anv particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
I. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
© Section 404 Permit
F1 Section 10 Permit
17 401 Water Quality Certification,
F] Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: #33
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: North farolina llenartment of lransnor<a??on
Mailing Address: W F Rosser P F Division Engineer
North Carolitla_IZepa=t of Transportation. Dtvtslon 8_
P O Box 1067
Aberdeen North Carolina X8315
Telephone Number: 910-944-2344 Fax Number:
E-mail Address
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: B. 1 n
Company Affiliation: NCDOT Division 8 Bridge Maintenance Unit
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 289
Her CihyLJ ?'. 27344 -
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
. 4andmarks 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: Dri ft Removal
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Chatham Co Bridge #50 over Deep River
4. Location

County: Chatham Nearest Town: Sanford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Hwy 421 South at Lee-Chatham
County Line
Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
lists the
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Rural
7. Property size (acres): /
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Deep River -
9. River Basin:
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
ns/.)
River Basin map is available at hUp://h2o.enr,state.nc.us/adminZma
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Removal of driftwood and debris from bridge
bents via a temporary n12 causeway,
,11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Track excavator
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Rural/ g_ricultural
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 future permit requests anticipated for this project? 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 map)

Type of Impact* Area of

Impact
(acres) Located within Distance to

100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream
(yes/no) (linear feet)
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Type of Wetland***
None i
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"List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts nnctude, out are not u1nucu w. 111VC11 IzeV ,. Ca-5, s s,
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 Nlaps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616. or
online at hup://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:
Total area of wetland impact proposed:
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)
Temporary 40' x 20' Deep River 1001+ Perennial
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List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: cwverts and assuciairu ;ii,- sy.
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (irc:ude linear feet before and after, and net loss gain).
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavatio:% ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and -elocated 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
do%%nstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available &xough the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
?vxvw. uses. gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and pi-m ing of USGS maps (e.g., w??,v t4pozone.com,
?????? maoduest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 20' x 40'
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Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site"Vumber
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound.
bay, ocean, etc.)
None
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List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not firnited to: nu, excavanon, oreagmg.
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): F? uplands E] 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.
Drift debris will be removed from the stream channel and moved off site Rip ran will be
removed from the stream channel and added to the existing armor along the stream bank above
normal water surface and within current armor limits
VIII. Miti;ation
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.
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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 %vetland
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, 'dgL e.htm1.
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.
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 'Ol/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 hh :/'h2o enr state nc us ndcx.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):
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Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federaUstate. local)
land?
Yes ® No 0
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 F? 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 0 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 F-I No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. I buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone' I Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 I 3
2 I 1.5
Total
• Zone 1 extends out su teet perpenaicuiar irum near vanti ui
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donatioi,
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation o;
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information a_
`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 %vetlands
downstream from the property.
NIA
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
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes F? No
XIS. 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, Cates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
W ` ? Nc VG.. r? _1.?? Z c d (
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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NOTES:
RIP RAP CAUSWAY TD CONSIST OF CLASS I & B RIP RAP. 100'
CAUSWAY TO BE REMOVED AND PLACED ON BANK ABOVE PLAN
NORMAL WATER SURFACE ELEVATION AND WILL EXTEND
CURRENT ARMOR LIMITS BY ±20'.
NORMAL AVERAGE WATER DEPTH: 12'
DRIFT TO BE REMOVED FROM RIVER AND PLACED ON RIGHT
OF WAY FOR FUTURE DISPOSAL.
METHOD OF REMOVAL WILL BE BY TRACKED EXCAVATOR.
NO SCALE
DRAWN BYE RN PROJECTi SHEET
DATE/ 7/31/01 DRIFT REMOVAL PLAN
CHATHAM SR. NO 50 OVER DEEP RIVER
CHATHAM COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA