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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010393 Ver 1_Complete File_20010316'State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director DWQ Project No.: 0 ( 0 3 "1 Applicant: !J C 'Z> 01- e NGDEk A vv ?? 61 3-i . NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES County: bz? t::--c G , k-l T Project Name: .5 9- 124 S ?To 2 W car UQ o -S? II^ ?"'? G?k f Ca Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: Mw??I„ ? v 7 0 0 1 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, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these. Applicant's Certification I, for( r,. Nance, , 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 ??? 01Z within substantial compl' ce a intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and s cifica ' ther supporting materials. e- tOrn U Po ^ Signature: Date: Cd.-,P\ b? Agent's Certificati n 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: Engineer's Certification Partial Final I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature Date Registration No. o m N Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director • • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 276 1 1-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786. Sincerely, Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office Raleigh DWQ Regional Office File Copy Central Files c:\ncdot\SR 1248\wqc\010393wgc.doc . Zteve I .#0 Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director NC ENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF , ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ROAD CROSSING CERTIFICATION GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 14 (ROAD CROSSINGS), REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT 198200031 AND NEUSEITAR- PAMLICO/RANDLEMAN BUFFER RULES This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92- 500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0200 for the discharge of fill material to waters and wetland areas as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B) (14) of the Corps of Engineers regulations (i.e., Nationwide Permit No. 14 and Regional General Permit 198200031) and for the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233,.0259 and .0250). The category of activities shall include any fill activity for road crossing and is limited to fill less than one-third of an acre. This Certification replaces Water Quality Certification Number 2177 issued on November 5, 1987, Water Quality Certification Number 2666 issued on January 21, 1992, Water Quality Certification Number 2732 issued on May 1, 1992 and Water Quality Certification Number 3103 issued on February 11, 1997. This WQC is rescinded when the Corps of Engineers re-authorizes Nationwide Permit 14 or Regional General Permit 198200031 when deemed appropriate by the Director of the DWQ. The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth. Conditions of Certification: 1. Proposed fill or substantial modification of wetlands or waters (including streams) under this General Certification requires application to and prior written concurrence from the Division of Water Quality; 2. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.3D(e), any application for a 401 Water Quality Certification must include the appropriate fee. If a project also requires a CAMA Permit, one payment to both agencies shall be submitted and will be the higher of the two fees; 3. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may be required for impacts to _ _ streams-and/or wetlands. In addition, buffer mitigation may be required for. any project.with Buffer Rules in effect at the time of application. A determination of buffer, wetland and stream mitigation requirements shall be made for any Certification for this Nationwide Permit. The most current design and monitoring protocols from DWQ shall be followed and written plans submitted for DWQ approval as required in those protocols; 4. For any project involving a stream re-alignment, a stream relocation plan must be included with the 401 application for written DWQ approval. Relocated stream designs should include the same dimensions, patterns and profiles as the existing channel, to the maximum extent practical. The new channel should be constructed in the dry and water shall not be turned into the new channel until the banks are stabilized. Vegetation used for bank stabilization shall be limited to native woody species, and should include establishment of a 30 foot wide wooded and an adjacent 20 foot wide vegetated buffer on both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. A transitional phase incorporating coir Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director NC ENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES fiber and seedling establishment is allowable. Also, rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of the stream, but the applicant must provide written justification and any calculations used to determine the extent of rip-rap coverage requested. If suitable stream mitigation is not practical on-site, then stream impact will need to be mitigated elsewhere; 5. Impacts to any stream length in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman River Basins requires written concurrence from DWQ in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0233, 15A NCAC 2B .0259 and.0250 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. New development activities located in the protected 50-foot wide riparian areas (whether jurisdictional wetlands or not) within the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman River Basins shall be limited to "uses" identified within and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233, 15A NCAC 2B .0259 and .0250. All new development shall be located, designed, constructed, and maintained to have minimal disturbance to protect water quality to the maximum extent practicable through the use of best management practices. Activities listed as "exempt" from these rules do not need to apply for written concurrence under this Certification; 6. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed below the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life unless it can be shown to DWQ that providing passage would be impractical. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or stream beds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. Additionally, when roadways, causeways or other fill projects are constructed across FEMA-designated floodways or wetlands, openings such as culverts or bridges must be provided to maintain the natural hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may result in destabilization of streams or wetlands; 7. If this Certification is used to access building sites, all lots owned by the applicant must be buildable without additional fill beyond that allowed under other General Certifications. Deed restrictions must be placed on the remaining wetlands and streams on these lots to restrict future wetland and stream fill. DWQ shall be sent copies of all deed restrictions applied to these lots; 8. That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" _ or the "North Carolina Surface Mining.Manual"_ whichever is more-appropriate (available from the_ Division of Land Resources (DLR) in the DENR Regional or Central Offices) shall be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to assure compliance with the appropriate turbidity water quality standard; 9. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed and the natural grade restored within two months after the Division of Land Resources has released the project; 10. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has hardened; Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and. Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director 00 A 4 T;, a sook NC ENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 11. This Certification shall be utilized for roads from natural high ground to natural high ground. The Certification for Nationwide Permit 18 may not be used in conjunction with this Certification to create high ground for road access; 12. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) is issued by the State Clearinghouse. All water quality- related conditions of the FONSI or ROD shall become conditions of this Certification; 13. That additional site-specific conditions may be added to projects proposed under this Certification in order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent standards; 14. When written concurrence is required, the applicant is required to use the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed; 15. Concurrence from DWQ that this Certification applies to an individual project shall expire three years from the date of the cover letter from DWQ or on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding Nationwide Permit 14 and Regional General Permit 198200031 whichever is sooner. Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific fill project may result in revocation of this Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may require submission of a formal application for individual certification for any project in this category of activity, if it is determined that the project is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the waters so that existing uses of the wetland, stream or downstream waters are precluded. Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a Certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Effective date: 1 June 2000 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ----------------------------- ------- ---------- - ---- ------- By Kerr T. Stevens Director Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director DWQ Project No.: Applicant: Project Name: Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: fflk1?W,J NC ENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES County: 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, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these. Applicant's Certification 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: Agent's Certification Date: 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: .......... Engineer's Certification Partial Final L , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature Date Registration No. Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director 1kr,!1;WA NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES March 20, 2001 Franklin County DWQ Project No. 010393 APPROVAL OF 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS and Tar- Pamlico River Buffer Rules Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch North Carolina Department of Transportation 1548 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548 Dear Mr. Gilmore: You have our approval, as described in your application dated February 12, 2001, your addendum submittal dated March 14, 2001, and in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill material in 23 linear feet of streams for the purpose of improving SR 1248 (Joe Ward Road) in Franklin County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated January 21, 2001. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3289. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Number 14 issued by the Corps of Engineers. This approval is also valid for the Tar-Pamlico River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259). In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 211.0506 (h) (6) and (7). ). This approval shall expire with the corresponding Nationwide-Per flit expires or as otherwise provided in -the General Certification. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. 1. Stormwater shall be directed to sheetflow at nonerosive velocities through the protected stream buffers. 2. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ 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 Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project. Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post consumer paper o /03q3 ,&VNP,. ? S'yG 4 L? l? L } is FEB 16 0 WETLANDS GROUP STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GovERNoR February 12, 2001 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer NCDOT Coordinator LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) in Franklin County. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) (Figure 1) in Franklin County. SR 1248A is an unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a paved roadway. Total project length is 1.34 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G. S. 136-44.6,136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. Joe Ward Road Road is scheduled to be paved in the 2000-2001 Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States (Figure 2) in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The project crosses an unnamed perennial tributary to Tooles Creek (DWQ Index No. 28-21-3) at Station 21+90. The existing structure is a 48 inch corrugated metal pipe that is 37 feet long. The proposed replacement structure is a 72 inch corrugated aluminum pipe that is 60 feet long. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 4 ... . Impacts to the stream from construction include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands or surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in or near wetlands or surface waters. Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict Enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. at these sites. Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the U.S. Impacts have been minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for impacts to waters of the U.S. will not be provided for this project. Riparian Buffer Impacts The construction of the project involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. Construction impacts at the jurisdictional crossing are less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Rule. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream during the construction of the project. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags or Class B or Class 2 rip rap covered with filter fabric in the stream channel approximately 10 feet upstream of the proposed pipe inlet (Figure 2). To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of this impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed downstream of the construction activity where it will be allowed to filter through vegetation before flowing into the stream. The stream will be dewatered less than a day. This will result in temporary impacts to these surface waters. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Permit Issues The construction of the project is authorized under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, linear transportation crossings. Notification for the use of this NWP to the USACE is not required for this project, as the discharge associated with the project is less than 0.10 acre and there are no impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands). Accordingly, notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. 3289 is not required for this project. NCDOT will comply with all conditions associated with this NWP and WQC. The purpose of this letter is to request authorization under a Section 404 NWP 33 to dewater the stream during project construction. The 401 WQC No. 3114 (which corresponds to NWP 33) does not require written concurrence from the NCDWQ as NCDOT intends to comply with conditions. for the WQC. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1248A in Franklin County. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. Impacts associated with the pipe replacement at this project include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. The project is located in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Riparian Buffer Rule. The NCDOT asks that the dewatering of the stream be authorized under a Section 404 NWP 33. The NCDOT will adhere to all applicable Section 404 NWPs and Section 401 WQCs conditions. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincerely, Vt?Ci • ??' Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ, Raleigh Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Creedmoor Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 33 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: 1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). (2) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 2321 CRABTREE BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604. PLEASE PRINT QR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: North Carolina Deft. of Transportation, Division 5 2. MAILING ADDRESS: 2612 N. Duke Street SUBDIVISION NAME CITY: Durham STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27704 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road), Franklin County 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) (919) 560-6081 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENTS NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Christopher A. Murray. Division 5 Environmental Officer 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Franklin - NEAREST TOWN: Rocky For SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) SR 1248A, Joe Ward Road 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT to Tooles Creek RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ? NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN: (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO (c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO ® IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES ? NO ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: None 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER : DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER: FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: CHANNEL EXCAVATION: . CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: Dewatering of Stream (NWP 33) and replacement of pipe in channel (NWP 14). 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY) Replacement of existing pipe at stream. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Joe Ward Road is scheduled to be upgraded and paved during this construction season. This proiect has meet the requirements for paving per transportation and highway laws of North Carolina as outlined in General Statues. 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) See above reason. The site slopes have been steepened to the extent possible. Envorcement of BMWs will occur during proiect construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of U.S. 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 1/26/01. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ® NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16) (a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ? IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Single gle family residential, forested and farm land. (fl IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, AND 3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE (AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS PROVIDED). \ hll . (I t?C e juoi BM >> ---------------- Project Study Area and -40e Jurisdictional Site SR 1248A Joe Ward Road Franklin County ki ((.=? Figure 1 1:24000 ` \ 407 \ `? \ O 1248 /\ l T/ i? End Project ;- - _...350 Begm Project 4 3 ••? 1 ii •i `• _ __- ? Slte -- o X50 '?? ; ? I II I 350 ?? \ Q »? ^ ,? to `? . y'I ?--?? ? • l / 350 ? 3co {? ,? ? >t ? h v I O ! C?? `11'11\ ?'.1l?J;/,?,/(/_ 0 \\0\ `?\ -?\ (moo ( A\ IK, ?l ?? rl??_ MAYME J. HAWKINS Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary dewatering of stream. t 20 DE LTA=42 43' 03, R=674. 068 T=263. 61 L=502. 56 D=8 30' MAYME J. HAWK I NS Q o ? N ? N z Jurisdictional Site-- SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) in Franklin County. Figure 2 1"=100' ut 05ct STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GovERNoR February 12, 2001 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer NCDOT Coordinator LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) in Franklin County. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) (Figure 1) in Franklin County. SR 1248A is an unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a paved roadway. Total project length is 1.34 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G. S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. Joe Ward Road Road is scheduled to be paved in the 2000-2001 Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States (Figure 2) in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The project crosses an unnamed perennial tributary to Tooles Creek (DWQ Index No. 28-21-3) at Station 21+90. The existing structure is a 48 inch corrugated metal pipe that is 37 feet long. The proposed replacement structure is a 72 inch corrugated aluminum pipe that is 60 feet long. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durbam, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 k Impacts to the stream from construction include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands or surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in or near wetlands or surface waters. Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict Enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. at these sites. Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the U.S. Impacts have been minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for impacts to waters of the U.S. will not be provided for this project. Riparian Buffer Impacts The construction of the project involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. Construction impacts at the jurisdictional crossing are less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Rule. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream during the construction of the project. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags or Class B or Class .2 rip rap covered with filter fabric in the stream channel approximately 10 feet upstream of the proposed pipe inlet (Figure 2). To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of this impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed downstream of the construction activity where it will be allowed to filter through vegetation before flowing into the stream. The stream will be dewatered less than a day. This will result in temporary impacts to these surface waters. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Permit Issues The construction of the project is authorized under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, linear transportation crossings. Notification for the use of this NWP to the USACE is not required for this project, as the discharge associated with the project is less than 0.10 acre and there are no impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands). Accordingly, notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. 3289 is not required for this project. NCDOT will comply with all conditions associated with this NWP and WQC. The purpose of this letter is to request authorization under a Section 404 NWP 33 to dewater the stream during project construction. The 401 WQC No. 3114 (which corresponds to NWP 33) does not require written concurrence from the NCDWQ as NCDOT intends to comply with conditions for the WQC. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1248A in Franklin County. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. Impacts associated with the pipe replacement at this project include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. The project is located in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Riparian Buffer Rule. The NCDOT asks that the dewatering of the stream be authorized under a Section 404 NWP 33. The NCDOT will adhere to all applicable Section 404 NWPs and Section 401 WQCs conditions. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincerely, VI?C • Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ, Raleigh Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Creedmoor Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 33 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: 1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). (2) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 2321 CRABTREE BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: North Carolina Dept of Transportation, Division 5 2. MAILING ADDRESS: 2612 N. Duke Street SUBDIVISION NAME CITY: Durham STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27704 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road), Franklin County 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) (919, 56Z 0-6081 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Christopher A Murray Division 5 Environmental Officer 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Franklin - NEAREST TOWN: Rocky For SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) SR 1248A, Joe Ward Road 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT to Tooles Creek RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ? NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN: (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO (c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO ® IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES ? NO ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: None 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER : DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER: FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: Dewaterina of Stream (NWP 33) and replacement of pipe in channel (NWP 14). 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY) Replacement of existing pipe at stream. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Joe Ward Road is scheduled to be upgraded and paved during this construction season. This project has meet the requirements for paving per transportation and highway laws of North Carolina as outlined in General Statues. 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) See above reason. The site slopes have been steepened to the extent possible. Envorcement of BMPs will occur during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of U.S. 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 1/26/01. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ® NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16) (a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ? IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR I INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Single family residential, forested and farm land. (f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, AND 3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. 61 c-`"` Z•/Z•o OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE (AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS PROVIDED). Project Study Area and i? Jurisdictional Site `??°o ? r• ? ?: ? ? ? ?? ? i ` ? . l_ ? SR 1 Franklin Ward Road m County ?.; 011 `-J r Ch e / \'? ( -? • Figure 1 1:24000 Vv" ?!? , ? ? ? 1248 - ??J \ End Project- -per .I, l 3 Begin Project 4 3 r f it p - Site 1 ( i' iz •.. O r`? ? /r • d 0 - - 7 /? <3 ( ? goo - O v?? ?? i 350 n ?y 350 0 I F ?\,J n j 1 ?ana?. -1 I I ? ?I \\ 3WI ?06• Q 23 ('?' a ? m; ? i 0 Z? \ Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary dewatering of stream. MAYME J. HAWKINS Figure 2 1"=100' Jurisdictional Site-- SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) in Franklin County. Atf ilk DE LTA=42 43' 03" R=674. 068 T=263. 61 L=502. 56 D=8 30' MAYME J. HAWKINS ? Z N rr ? a/isQ if 470 0 01039 3 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR March 14, 2001 North Carolina Division of Water Quality Wetlands/401 Unit 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 Attention: Mr. John Dorney Supervisor LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR n 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) in Franklin County. rn < r_RZ n Reference: USACE Permit Application (February 12, 2001). p ---q The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) in Franklin County. A permit application outlining impacts associated with this project was submitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on February 12, 2001. This application was copied to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). The construction of the project is authorized under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, linear transportation crossings. Notification for the use of this NWP to the USACE is not required for this project, as the discharge associated with the project is less than 0.10 acre and there are no impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands). The application stated that notification to the NCDWQ for Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. 3289 (which corresponds with NWP 14) is not required for this project. However, based on a conversation with NCDWQ Environmental Specialist John Hennessy on March 9, 2001, it has been subsequently determined that application and concurrence must be granted from the NCDWQ. The permit application also requested authorization under a Section 404 NWP 33 to dewater the stream during project construction. The 401 WQC No. 3114 (which corresponds to NWP 33) does not require written concurrence from the NCDWQ as NCDOT intends to comply with general conditions for this certification. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 2 The NCDOT will comply with all applicable NWP and WQC conditions. In compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check for $200.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401 permit application. Sincerely, ?k- C, Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer cc: Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson 010393 xr C? CJ MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVEMNOR February 12, 2001 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer NCDOT Coordinator LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) in Franklin County The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) (Figure 1) in Franklin County. SR 1248A is an unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a paved roadway. Total project length is 1.34 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 136-44.6,136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. Joe Ward Road Road is scheduled to be paved in the 2000-2001 Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States (Figure 2) in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The project crosses an unnamed perennial tributary to Tooles Creek (DWQ Index No. 28-21-3) at Station 21+90. The existing structure is a 48 inch corrugated metal pipe that is 37 feet long. The proposed replacement structure is a 72 inch corrugated aluminum pipe that is 60 feet long. STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION M C7 -< M C r? M z Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 Impacts to the stream from construction include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands or surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in or near wetlands or surface waters. Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict Enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. at these sites. Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the U.S. Impacts have been minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for impacts to waters of the U.S. will not be provided for this project. Riparian Buffer Impacts The construction of the project involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the Tar=Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. Construction impacts at the jurisdictional crossing are less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Rule. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream during the construction of the project. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags or Class B or Class 2 rip rap covered with filter fabric in the stream channel approximately 10 feet upstream of the proposed pipe inlet (Figure 2). To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of this impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed downstream of the construction activity where it will be allowed to filter through vegetation before flowing into the stream. The stream will be dewatered less than a day. This will result in temporary impacts to these surface waters. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Permit Issues The construction of the project is authorized under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, linear transportation crossings. Notification for the use of this NWP to 3 the USACE is not required for this project, as the discharge associated with the project is less than 0.10 acre and there are no impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands). Accordingly, notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. 3289 is not required for this project. NCDOT will comply with all conditions associated with this NWP and WQC. The purpose of this letter is to request authorization under a Section 404 NWP 33 to dewater the stream during project construction. The 401 WQC No. 3114 (which corresponds to NWP 33) does not require written concurrence from the NCDWQ as NCDOT intends to comply with conditions for the WQC. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1248A in Franklin County. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. Impacts associated with the pipe replacement at this project include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. The project is located in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Riparian Buffer Rule. The NCDOT asks that the dewatering of the stream be authorized under a Section 404 NWP 33. The NCDOT will adhere to all applicable Section 404 NWPs and Section 401 WQCs conditions. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincerely, Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ, Raleigh Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Creedmoor Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 33 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: 1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). (2) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 2321 CRABTREE BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604. PLEASE PRINT FOR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Division 5 2. MAILING ADDRESS: 2612 N. Duke Street SUBDIVISION NAME CITY: Durham STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27704 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road), Franklin County 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) (919) 560-6081 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Christopher A Murray Division 5 Environmental Officer 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Franklin - NEAREST TOWN: Roc For SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) SR 1248A, Joe Ward Road 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT to Tooles Creek RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ? NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN: (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO FOR LIST OF OAIF THE PROJECT IS STAL COUNTES),LWHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? C 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO ® IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES ? NO ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: None 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER : DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER: FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: Dewatering of Stream (NWP 33) and replacement of pipe in channel (NWP 14). 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 1 I DRAWINGS ONLY) Replacement of existing pipe at stream. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Joe Ward Road is scheduled to be upgraded and paved during this construction season. This project has meet the requirements for paving per transportation and highway laws of North Carolina as outlined in General Statues. 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) See above reason. The site slopes have been steepened to the extent possible. Envorcement of BMPs will occur during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of U.S. 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 1/26/01. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ® NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16) (a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ? IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Single family residential, forested and farm land. (fl IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, AND . (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. OWNER'S/AGENTS SIGNATURE DATE (AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS PROVIDED). Ls ? ' 1 ? ?aooJ ? ` ? i / 'i ?` ?? `? ? \\' / 1 (- 407 / l? Project Study Area and Jurisdictional Site SR 1248A Joe Ward Road Franklin County Figure 1 1:24000 1248 End Project 3 Begin Project ?- -- ?r Site 1 C? \ ? l O Jr ?g \_ ? ! J? Noo 350 4 lit `` I '? II. II li 350 j^ ( > 03 i' \ ( 11 o ?-; ???• a .? \ \ ? \ ?'!' fit' ,'`1?`?,?? \?. ?? r==o,.i ?-??? i ,-,.;? `.?\r?-- ? ,? '.o\ ?,•, ; --?; ,17i )_?????? .?j'? I? I\?^? itg?/?1 ??Oi '1??? \\`?r ( l` ' -U?l ,??i?lJ / ? ?? •/ -- i??; `?I?1r d 3 Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary \V dewatering of stream. MAYME J. HAWKINS a X11 a{H?)1 / - - ,mil= ?ea?x^ ilk M `0. / CP v N Q- o N z DELTA=42 43'03" R=674.068 T=263. 61 a%,sL=502. 56 o=8 30' Jurisdictional Site-- SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) in Franklin County. Figure 2 1"=100' MAYME J. HAWKINS 010394 -??• 0 1 0 3 9 3 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GovERNoR February 12, 2001 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer NCDOT Coordinator LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) in Franklin County The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) (Figure 1) in Franklin County. SR 1248A is an unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a paved roadway. Total project length is 1.34 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 136-44.6,13644.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. Joe Ward Road Road is scheduled to be paved in the 2000-2001 Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States (Figure 2) in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The project crosses an unnamed perennial tributary to Tooles Creek (DWQ Index No. 28-21-3) at Station 21+90. The existing structure is a 48 inch corrugated metal pipe that is 37 feet long. The proposed replacement structure is a 72 inch corrugated aluminum pipe that is 60 feet long. rn ? n -c rn ? rrn Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 2 Impacts to the stream from construction include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S., Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands or surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in or near wetlands or surface waters. Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict Enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. at these sites. Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the U.S. Impacts have been minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for impacts to waters of the U.S. will not be provided for this project. Riparian Buffer Impacts The construction of the project involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the Tar=Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. Construction impacts at the jurisdictional crossing are less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Rule. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream during the construction of the project. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags or Class B or Class 2 rip rap covered with filter fabric in the stream channel approximately 10 feet upstream of the proposed pipe inlet (Figure 2). To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of this impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed downstream of the construction activity where it will be allowed to filter through vegetation before flowing into the stream. The stream will be dewatered less than a day. This will result in temporary impacts to these surface waters. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Permit Issues The construction of the project is authorized under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, linear transportation crossings. Notification for the use of this NWP to the USACE is not required for this project, as the discharge associated with the project is less than 0.10 acre and there are no impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands). Accordingly, notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. 3289 is not required for this project. NCDOT will comply with all conditions associated with this NWP and WQC. The purpose of this letter is to request authorization under a Section 404 NWP 33 to dewater the stream during project construction. The 401 WQC No. 3114 (which corresponds to NWP 33) does not require written concurrence from the NCDWQ as NCDOT intends to comply with conditions for the WQC. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1248A in Franklin County. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. Impacts associated with the pipe replacement at this project include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. The project is located in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Riparian Buffer Rule. The NCDOT asks that the dewatering of the stream be authorized under a Section 404 NWP 33. The NCDOT will adhere to all applicable Section 404 NWPs and Section 401 WQCs conditions. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincerely, IC.,. Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ, Raleigh Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Creedmoor Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 33 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: 1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). (2) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 2321 CRABTREE BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Division 5 2. MAILING ADDRESS: 2612 N. Duke Street SUBDIVISION NAME CITY: Durham STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27704 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road), Franklin County 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) (919) 560-6081 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENTS NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: r Christopher A. Murray Division 5 Environmental Office 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Franklin - NEAREST TOWN: Roc For SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) SR 1248A, Joe Ward Road 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT to Tooles Creek RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ? NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN: (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES),LWHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LO DESIGNATION? 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO ® IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES E] NO ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: None 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER : DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER: FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: Dewaterina of Stream (NW 33) and replacement of pipe in channel (NWP 14). 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY) Replacement of existing pipe at stream. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Joe Ward Road is scheduled to be upgraded and paved during this construction season. This pr®ject has meet the requirements for paving per transportation and highway laws of North Carolina as outlined in General Statues. 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) See above reason. The site slopes have been steepened to the extent possible. Envorcement of BmPs will occur during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of U.S. 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 1126/01. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ® NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16) (a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ? IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE I INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Single family residential, forested and farm land. (f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, AND . 3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. a c.-?" Z•/Z,o OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE (AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS PROVIDED). 1 i^ Project Study Area and • ?? ` ? , ??_, ? ? Jurisdictional Site SR 1248A Joe Ward Road I `0?'????;? Franklin County ' Ch e /? Figure 1 1:24000 ]248 U .? \ \\ \ - End -f\ ??? ?_ Project I 50 U -r? Begin Project ( ,:I ?- - - ;? • ° Site 1 <3 ?? 350 goo ?l JI ,350 ( ? ?? v \ ` 300 ;?? l ?? Nil J 1W r? UN ?^?\\\?t \?i• ? a ?, ? ' 1???- ? i ?? ? ? ?'?r?` ? ', I 1 ? ? ? ? I Via': •?? sai?/ ? v -? C) I Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary \v dewatering of stream. MAYME J. HAWKINS t / V N Q 10 q v DE LTA=42 43' 03" 11 - R=674. 068 `x! v T=263. 61 a / 0 L=502. 56 a 0=6 30' MAYME J. HAWKINS Jurisdictional Site-- SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) in Franklin County. Figure 2 P=100' C r? STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR February 12, 2001 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 010393 LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 70 -? 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 n Raleigh, NC 27609 M -<Z: M M z Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer c-D ---i NCDOT Coordinator Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) in Franklin County. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) (Figure 1) in Franklin County. SR 1248A is an unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a paved roadway. Total project length is 1.34 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G. S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. Joe Ward Road Road is scheduled to be paved in the 2000-2001 Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States (Figure 2) in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The project crosses an unnamed perennial tributary to Tooles Creek (DWQ Index No. 28-21-3) at Station 21+90. The existing structure is a 48 inch corrugated metal pipe that is 37 feet long. The proposed replacement structure is a 72 inch corrugated aluminum pipe that is 60 feet long. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 Impacts. to the stream from construction include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 r linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands or surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in or near wetlands or surface waters. Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict Enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. at these sites. Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the U.S. Impacts have been minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for impacts to waters of the U.S. will not be provided for this project. Riparian Buffer Impacts The construction of the project involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. Construction impacts at the jurisdictional crossing are less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Rule. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream during the construction of the project. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags or Class B or Class 2 rip rap covered with filter fabric in the stream channel approximately 10 feet upstream of the proposed pipe inlet (Figure 2). To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of this impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed downstream of the construction activity where it will be allowed to filter through vegetation before flowing into the stream. The stream will be dewatered less than a day. This will result in temporary impacts to these surface waters. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Permit Issues The construction of the project is authorized under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, linear transportation crossings. Notification for the use of this NWP to the USACE is not required for this project, as the discharge associated with the project is less than 0.10 acre and there are no impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands). Accordingly, notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. 3289 is not required for this project. NCDOT will comply with all conditions associated with this NWP and WQC. The purpose of this letter is to request authorization under a Section 404 NWT 33 to dewater the stream during project construction. The 401 WQC No. 3114 (which corresponds to NWP 33) does not require written concurrence from the NCDWQ as NCDOT intends to comply with conditions for the WQC. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1248A in Franklin County. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. Impacts associated with the pipe replacement at this project include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. The project is located in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Riparian Buffer Rule. The NCDOT asks that the dewatering of the stream be authorized under a Section 404 NWP 33. The NCDOT will adhere to all applicable Section 404 NWPs and Section 401 WQCs conditions. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincerely, Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ, Raleigh Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Creedmoor Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 33 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: 1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). (2) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 2321 CRABTREE BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Division 5 2. MAILING ADDRESS: 2612 N. Duke Street SUBDIVISION NAME CITY: Durham STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27704 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road), Franklin County 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) (919) 560-6081 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENTS NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Christopher A. Murrav Division 5 Environmental Officer 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Franklin -NEAREST TOWN: Roc For SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) SR 1248A, Joe Ward Road 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT to Tooles Creek RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES 0 NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN: (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES 0 NO (c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO ® IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES ? NO ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: None 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER : DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER: FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: Dewatering of Stream (NWP 33) and replacement of pipe in channel (NWP 14). 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? • WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY) Replacement of existing pipe at stream. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Joe Ward Road is scheduled to be upgraded and paved during this construction season. This proiect has meet the requirements for paving per transportation and highway laws of North Carolina as outlined in General Statues. 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) See above reason. The site slopes have been steepened to the extent possible. Envorcement of BN Ps will occur during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of U.S. 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 1/26/01. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ® NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16) (a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ? IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Single family residential, forested and farm land (f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, AND . 3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE (AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS PROVIDED). VJ/ 011 V f,Ch e / A Begin Project d - -O n CT _ ? O ?? ? 350 ? _ cc ____ L II' f r i(I . 3B0'? ) ( O O /LJ c-?i(>i % \A? \? ?? >> u?' ??? I • o - \ 1 1 t I? ?I ? I. I III ")23 t? Project Study Area and Jurisdictional Site SR 1248A Joe Ward Road Franklin County Figure 1 1:24000 1248 End Project tJ ? n k Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary \v dewatering of stream. MAYME J. HAWK I NS t ax / 10 / CP o- DELTA=42 43'03„ R=674. 068 T=263. 61 L=502. 56 D=8 30' MAYME J. HAWK I NS ' Ilk CIV o ?T N Jurisdictional Site-- SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) in Franklin County. I Figure 2 1"=100' 010393 ?ti po?S?A7Fv STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MCHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR February 12, 2001 LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY U. S. Army Corps of Engineers ?o Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 rn Ez Raleigh, NC 27609 M M C7 --! Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer NCDOT Coordinator Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) in Franklin County. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) from SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) to SR 1249 (Weldon Road) (Figure 1) in Franklin County.. SR 1248A is an unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a paved roadway. Total project length is 1.34 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G. S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. Joe Ward Road Road is scheduled to be paved in the 2000-2001 Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States (Figure 2) in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The project crosses an unnamed perennial tributary to Tooles Creek (DWQ Index No. 28-21-3) at Station 21+90. The existing structure is a 48 inch corrugated metal pipe that is 37 feet long. The proposed replacement structure is a 72 inch corrugated aluminum pipe that is 60 feet long. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 Impacts to the stream from construction include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands or surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in or near wetlands or surface waters. Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict Enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. at these sites. Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the U.S. Impacts have been minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for impacts to waters of the U.S. will not be provided for this project. Riparian Buffer Impacts The construction of the project involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the Tar=Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. Construction impacts at the jurisdictional crossing are less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Rule. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream during the construction of the project. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags or Class B or Class 2 rip rap covered with filter fabric in the stream channel approximately 10 feet upstream of the proposed pipe inlet (Figure 2). To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of this impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed downstream of the construction activity where it will be allowed to filter through vegetation before flowing into the stream. The stream will be dewatered less than a day. This will result in temporary impacts to these surface waters. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Permit Issues The construction of the project is authorized under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWT) 14, linear transportation crossings. Notification for the use of this NWP to 3 the USACE is not required for this project, as the discharge associated with the project is less than 0.10 acre and there are no impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands). Accordingly, notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. 3289 is not required for this project. NCDOT will comply with all conditions associated with this NWP and WQC. The purpose of this letter is to request authorization under a Section 404 NWP 33 to dewater the stream during project construction. The 401 WQC No. 3114 (which corresponds to NWP 33) does not require written concurrence from the NCDWQ as NCDOT intends to comply with conditions for the WQC. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1248A in Franklin County. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 70 linear feet stream channel. Impacts associated with the pipe replacement at this project include <0.01 ac fill in surface water and 23 linear feet existing channel impacted. The project is located in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, the crossing is exempt from the Riparian Buffer Rule. The NCDOT asks that the dewatering of the stream be authorized under a Section 404 NWP 33. The NCDOT will adhere to all applicable Section 404 NWPs and Section 401 WQCs conditions. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincerely, IC, Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ, Raleigh Mr. David Cox, NC WRC, Creedmoor Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson DWQ ID: . CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 33 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: 1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). (2) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 2321 CRABTREE BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Division 5 2. MAILING ADDRESS: 2612 N. Duke Street SUBDIVISION NAME CITY: Durham STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27704 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road), Franklin County 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) (919) 560-6081 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Christopher A Murray Division 5 Environmental Officer 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Franklin - NEAREST TOWN: Roc Ford SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) SR 1248A, Joe Ward Road 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT to Tooles Creek RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ? NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN: (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO (c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO ® IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES ? NO ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: None 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER : DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: . LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER: FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: Dewatering of Stream (NWP 33) and replacement of pipe in channel (NWP 14). It. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY I I DRAWINGS ONLY) Replacement of existing pipe at stream. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Joe Ward Road is scheduled to be upgraded and paved during this construction season. This proiect has meet the requirements for paving per transportation and highway laws of North Carolina as outlined in General Statues. 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) See above reason. The site slopes have been steepened to the extent possible. Envorcement of BM[Ps will occur during proiect construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of U.S. 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 1/26/01. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ® NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16) (a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ? IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE I INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Single family residential, forested and farm land. (fl IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, AND 3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. OWNER'S/AGENT`S SIGNATURE DATE (AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS PROVIDED). X'\ - f -? Project Study Area and 4CO Jurisdictional Site SR 1248A Joe Ward Road °° 11 (( ?v,' %ir r Franklin County . 1 / Figure 1 1:24000 1248 ? U I ` J/ X' End Project i Begin Project - Site 1 - •I! 1z i ??i I ,'Ll II. 03 r 23 I( O 0 ?? ?? . l.' r`7 C'? ?.'^ ??- 1 ?/ I / ? S? ? _? ? C (? ? ? • II / i? /? ? '? / ?( :' f ) ) ? ? ?l "? % 1 rr' l ///r-?? 1 i \ ? ? ,?1` ., i / i'v' i MAYME J. HAWK I NS Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary dewatering of stream. aX'/ P1 - At# V CIV r o DELTA=42 43'03" T R=674. 068 <1? T=263. 61 0 L=502. 56 D=6 30' MAYME J. HAWKINS Jurisdictional Site-- SR 1248A (Joe Ward Road) in Franklin County. Figure 2 1"=100'