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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010682 Ver 1_Complete File_20010504State 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 7? o NCDENK. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Applicant: ?/ (b 'T (C• M J J rr?!T Project Name: -S (Z, 11:58 C6re er RJ) LL %, 54- (139 (,,C -et 5A, -341 - Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: QC ?- b1 0 ?3Z 155 .r ec? 6,1 71 1/ /u ? 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, -JOnt G. Nante, , 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 com nc and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans an K777ecifi d other supporting materials. Signature: Date: Agent's Certifica on 1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: Date: 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. Wetlands/401 Unit 1650 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 10 1 Faxh;% • NC ENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES July 4, 2001 Franklin County DWQ Project No. 010682 APPROVAL OF 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS and Neuse River Buffer Rules Mr. J.G. Nance, P.E., Division Engineer NCDOT, Division 5 2612 N. Duke Street Durham, NC 27704 Dear Mr. Nance: You have our approval, as described in your application dated May 2, 2001, and the addendum dated June 1, 2001, and in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill material in 0.01 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and 38 linear feet of streams. Temporary impacts to 90 linear feet of streams for the purpose of dewatering the construction site is also authorized. In addition, your are authorized to impact 3800 square feet of Zone 1 and 3040 square feet of Zone 2 protected riparian buffers in the Neuse River Basin. The project's purpose is the widening and improving of SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated May 2, 2001, and the addendum dated June 1, 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 Neuse River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .033). 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 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). ). This approval shall expire with the corresponding Nationwide Permit 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 1650 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 1 ? • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 3. For the 90 linear feet of streams being impacted due to site dewatering activties, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction contours and revegetated with native vegetation. 4. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. 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. 27611-7447. 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 contact John Hennessy at 919-733-1786, or Steve Mitchell at 919- 571-4700. Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office DWQ Raleigh Regional Office e?CoPY"'° Central Files c:\ncdot\SR 1138\wqc\010682wgc.doc Sincer y, evens Wetlands/401 Unit 1650 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 TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR June 1, 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 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDWQ No. 010682. Reference: 1. USACE Permit Application (May 2, 2001). 2. NCDWQ notice indication HOLD status of project (May 16, 2001) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. A permit application outlining impacts associated with this project was submitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and copied to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) on May 2, 2001. The NCDWQ informed the Division by letter on May 16, 2001 that the application was incomplete and placed the project on HOLD. In order to complete the application, the Division is attaching revised Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 depicts Site 1 and indicates impacts to a wetland and riparian buffer. Figure 3 depicts Site 2 and indicates impacts to a stream and riparian buffer. These revised maps attempt to clearly identify the accurate location of riparian buffer impacts associated with the construction of the project. These impacts are restricted to within the 60 foot right of way and do not extend beyond this limit. Section VII of the Pre-construction Notification states "All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U. S. unless necessary for construction." The HOLD notice requests that the application identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent) be identified prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 e The impacts identified in the permit application do identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent). Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 1 include 1,200 square feet in Zone 1 and 800 square feet in Zone 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 2 include 2,700 square feet in Zone 1 and 2,240 square feet in Zone 2. No other impacts are anticipated for this project. 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. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson K ' GREEN REDDICK 6(J'IX r SACK q,JR.& EN SHIRLEY y•6RE ER 8 AS\N B?F FEP ? AR P ?M?\c? R\V reeY ?° Impact) worse C UNDERwOOD FAMILY LwrrED Wetland Impact FRiH Riparian Buffer Impact Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 P=100' 45 ?? x"53 L M cReFti Reoo??k 4YQrT /e 0Ree4l REo%K TAR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN BUFF Riparian Buffer Impact Stream Impact UT to Horse Creek Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 I"=100' 60 $. ROw i i i i r ` STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR June 1, 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 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDWQ No. 010682. Reference: 1. USACE Permit Application (May 2, 2001). 2. NCDWQ notice indication HOLD status of project (May 16, 2001) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. A permit application outlining impacts associated with this project was submitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and copied to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) on May 2, 2001. The NCDWQ informed the Division by letter on May 16, 2001 that the application was incomplete and placed the project on HOLD. In order to complete the application, the Division is attaching revised Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 depicts Site 1 and indicates impacts to a wetland and riparian buffer. Figure 3 depicts Site 2 and indicates impacts to a stream and riparian buffer. These revised maps attempt to clearly identify the accurate location of riparian buffer impacts associated with the construction of the project. These impacts are restricted to within the 60 foot right of way and do not extend beyond this limit. Section VII of the Pre-construction Notification states "All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U.S. unless necessary for construction." The HOLD notice requests that the application identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent) be identified prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 The impacts identified in the permit application do identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent). Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 1 include 1,200 square feet in Zone 1 and 800 square feet in Zone 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 2 include 2,700 square feet in Zone 1 and 2,240 square feet in Zone 2. No other impacts are anticipated for this project. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincerely, Ac? --c- . Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer X . Is cc: Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson t GREEN REDDIGK. 60 R jAGK A JR.& N SNIFFY y.GREE NER BAS\N BUFFER ? AR P PM?`CU R reek ?° Impacts ?oxse C UNDEpwOOD FAMILY LimrrED 45 R. w hand Limits Wetland Impact Riparian Buffer Impact RO Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 V=100' FL ?14,-;,- lF cRFFb RFDD?ck 2k9x/3 ? ` ` ? _ ` 41gT7'i e GRFFti gFDDicK TAR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN Riparian Buffer Impact -; A ? Stream Impact ti°o 2 Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 P--100' Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with UT to Horse Creek filter fabric to facilitate temporary dewatering of stream. _ 6S I I 1 i 401 ISSUED STATE of NORTH CAROLINA ?IUi? DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: 4 MICHAEL F. EASLEY LTNDTIPPFtTT , L . GOVERNOR SE June 1, 2001 North Carolina Division of Water Quality Wetlands/401 Unit 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 Attention: Mr. John Dorney Supervisor Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDWQ No. 010682. Reference: 1. USACE Permit Application (May 2, 2001). 2. NCDWQ notice indication HOLD status of project (May 16, 2001) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. A permit application outlining impacts associated with this project was submitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and copied to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) on May 2, 2001. The NCDWQ informed the Division by letter on May 16, 2001 that the application was incomplete and placed the project on HOLD. In order to complete the application, the Division is attaching revised Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 depicts Site 1 and indicates impacts to a wetland and riparian buffer. Figure 3 depicts Site 2 and indicates impacts to a stream and riparian buffer. These revised maps attempt to clearly identify the accurate location of riparian buffer impacts associated with the construction of the project. These impacts are restricted to within the 60 foot right of way and do not extend beyond this limit. Section VII of the Pre-construction Notification states "All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U. S. unless necessary for construction." The HOLD notice requests that the application identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent) be identified prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 Q .c The impacts identified in the permit application do identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent). Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 1 include 1,200 square feet in Zone 1 and 800 square feet in Zone 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 2 include 2,700 square feet in Zone 1 and 2,240 square feet in Zone 2. No other impacts are anticipated for this project. 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. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson R, GREEN REDOICK A ??g E JPOK A JGR EN SHIP,I?Y H. 010 lznpact} ?oxse Creek UNDERWOOD FAMILY LIMITED 45 -? yetis 4 \N \ o R?vER BAS\N d? ? AR P AMA\co Wetland Impact Riparian Buffer Impact Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 P=100' E GREEN '?ATri F GRFFN REG???k T AR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN UT to Horse Creek 60 ft- Row Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 111=100' Riparian Buffer Impact ° • ?? Stream Impact f • eea sTA7Eo STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR June 1, 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 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDWQ No. 010682. Reference: 1. USACE Permit Application (May 2, 2001). 2. NCDWQ notice indication HOLD status of project (May 16, 2001) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. A permit application outlining impacts associated with this project was submitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and copied to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) on May 2, 2001. The NCDWQ informed the Division by letter on May 16, 2001 that the application was incomplete and placed the project on HOLD. In order to complete the application, the Division is attaching revised Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 depicts Site 1 and indicates impacts to a wetland and riparian buffer. Figure 3 depicts Site 2 and indicates impacts to a stream and riparian buffer. These revised maps attempt to clearly identify the accurate location of riparian buffer impacts associated with the construction of the project. These impacts are restricted to within the 60 foot right of way and do not extend beyond this limit. Section VII of the Pre-construction Notification states "All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U. S. unless necessary for construction." The HOLD notice requests that the application identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent) be identified prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 The impacts identified in the permit application do identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent). Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 1 include 1,200 square feet in Zone 1 and 800 square feet in Zone 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 2 include 2,700 square feet in Zone 1 and 2,240 square feet in Zone 2. No other impacts are anticipated for this project. 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. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson 'w • A FP- GREEN REDDIDK t5rlT-q E '0 q4 Yeek ?° Impacts -RoYse C UNDERWOOD FAMILY LIMrfED 45 • Wetlari Lets , JtGK A MGR EN SHIRLEY H. D ? BuF FER ?,\ VER ? AR,P prJ,L?GG Wetland Impact Riparian Buffer Impact Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 V=100' g?,c "1A.'F cR?Fti R????ck SAT r/e cR??N RF?O TAR-PA'4"CO RIVER BASIN SUP Riparian Buffer Impact a. Stream Impact RM UT to Horse Creek Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 P--100' 60 $. ROW es AATp 4 wa STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GovERNoR June 1, 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 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDWQ No. 010682. Reference: 1. USACE Permit Application (May 2, 2001). 2. NCDWQ notice indication HOLD status of project (May 16, 2001) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. A permit application outlining impacts associated with this project was submitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and copied to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) on May 2, 2001. The NCDWQ informed the Division by letter on May 16, 2001 that the application was incomplete and placed the project on HOLD. In order to complete the application, the Division is attaching revised Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 depicts Site 1 and indicates impacts to a wetland and riparian buffer. Figure 3 depicts Site 2 and indicates impacts to a stream and riparian buffer. These revised maps attempt to clearly identify the accurate location of riparian buffer impacts associated with the construction of the project. These impacts are restricted to within the 60 foot right of way and do not extend beyond this limit. Section VII of the Pre-construction Notification states "All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U. S. unless necessary for construction." The HOLD notice requests that the application identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent) be identified prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 The impacts identified in the permit application do identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent). Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 1 include 1,200 square feet in Zone 1 and 800 square feet in Zone 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 2 include 2,700 square feet in Zone 1 and 2,240 square feet in Zone 2. No other impacts are anticipated for this project. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincerely, ac.--c- Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S. Environmental Officer cc: Mr. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson j Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 111=100' GREEN REDDICK 60 K A JR.& ?? REEN SNIRLEY N.C UNOERwOOD FAMILY LIM(fED 45 ?A Wetland Impact Riparian Buffer Impact ;X R R??ER 6 PS\N ??FFE R P AM`1GO reek ?° Irnpact? ?IloYSe C '('A??F c?FFti SAT T /? GReeN REDO TAR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN B UT to Horse Creek I 6060 it. w Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 P--100' Riparian Buffer Impact a°. Stream Impact eaa$[A7po STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR June 1, 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 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDWQ No. 010682. Reference: 1. USACE Permit Application (May 2, 2001). 2. NCDWQ notice indication HOLD status of project (May 16, 2001) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. A permit application outlining impacts associated with this project was submitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and copied to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) on May 2, 2001. The NCDWQ informed the Division by letter on May 16, 2001 that the application was incomplete and placed the project on HOLD. In order to complete the application, the Division is attaching revised Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 depicts Site 1 and indicates impacts to a wetland and riparian buffer. Figure 3 depicts Site 2 and indicates impacts to a stream and riparian buffer. These revised maps attempt to clearly identify the accurate location of riparian buffer impacts associated with the construction of the project. These impacts are restricted to within the 60 foot right of way and do not extend beyond this limit. Section VII of the Pre-construction Notification states "All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U. S. unless necessary for construction." The HOLD notice requests that the application identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent) be identified prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 The impacts identified in the permit application do identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent). Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 1 include 1,200 square feet in Zone 1 and 800 square feet in Zone 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 2 include 2,700 square feet in Zone I and 2,240 square feet in Zone 2. No other impacts are anticipated for this project. 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. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson FL GREEN REODIOK l i o ?mpact? ?I?orse Creek ? / UNOERw000 FAMILY LIMIrE0 t 45 'r We Limits t . C-A V JACK J?R EN SHIPLEY H ??g E ROw - - R.. AVER ? PS?N gUF ? ER ? AR P PM?\GG R Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 111=100' Wetland Impact titit, Riparian Buffer Impact • cRFFti 9F?o'c/r ?ArT /F 6RFFN REololck TAR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN FLUFF Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary dewatering of stream. Riparian Buffer Impact Stream Impact UT to Horse Creek 60 it. RONV Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 P__100' I I I i STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR June 1, 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 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDWQ No. 010682. Reference: 1. USACE Permit Application (May 2, 2001). 2. NCDWQ notice indication HOLD status of project (May 16, 2001) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. A permit application outlining impacts associated with this project was submitted to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and copied to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) on May 2, 2001. The NCDWQ informed the Division by letter on May 16, 2001 that the application was incomplete and placed the project on HOLD. In order to complete the application, the Division is attaching revised Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 depicts Site 1 and indicates impacts to a wetland and riparian buffer. Figure 3 depicts Site 2 and indicates impacts to a stream and riparian buffer. These revised maps attempt to clearly identify the accurate location of riparian buffer impacts associated with the construction of the project. These impacts are restricted to within the 60 foot right of way and do not extend beyond this limit. Section VII of the Pre-construction Notification states "All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U. S. unless necessary for construction." The HOLD notice requests that the application identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent) be identified prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 The impacts identified in the permit application do identify all foreseeable impacts (temporary and permanent). Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre:fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the stream from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Riparian buffer impacts at. Site 1 include 1,200 square feet in Zone 1 and 800 square feet in Zone 2. Riparian buffer impacts at Site 2 include 2,700 square feet in Zone 1 and 2,240 square feet in Zone 2. No other impacts are anticipated for this project. 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. Scott Capps, P.E., NCDOT District Engineer, Henderson + A FL o Impa?t? orse Creekk D UNDERwOOD FAMILY uMrrE GREEN REDOICK y i °-\ ec C-1 y `off \ ? JACK P-JGREEN SHIRI?Y H. NER 6 pS?N B?F FER R P PM\ ??? R ?P Wetland Impact Riparian Buffer Impact Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 1 "=100' 45 N $? M 53 ' " ?etlan i L"?'lts } t "A2> cReFti RFDD/C'/r 2x9 Temporary placement of sandbags or S .? 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Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 010682 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer NCDOT Coordinator Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDOT Work Order No. 6.362295. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. Total project length is 1.44 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. rn This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, .? C-) :E: schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of - school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. SR 1138 is scheduled to be paved in the r rn Z 2000-2001 Secondary Roads Construction Program. r Impacts to Waters of the United States Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States at two sites in the Neuse River Basin (Figure 1). Wetland delineations were conducted using the field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Data Forms and a North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Wetland Rating Form are attached to this application. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 Site 1 41+00 to 41+40-Rt^) Construction at this site will impact a palustrine forested wetland (PFO 1 B) (Figure 2). Permanent impacts at the site include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Site 2 65+55-L-) Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Horse Creek (DWQ Index No. 27-17-(0.3), Best Usage Classification C NSW) (Figure 3). The existing structure is a 48-inch corrugated metal pipe that is 42 feet long. The replacement pipe is a 48-inch corrugated metal pipe that is 80 feet long. Permanent impacts at the site include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands and 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 wetlands or near surface waters. The original design at Site 1 involved the replacement and extension of the existing 2@ 96 inch corrugated metal pipes at Station 40+50-L-, which convey Horse Creek. After consulting with the Resident Engineer, it was determined that the pipes are still in good condition and will not be replaced. This will result in avoidance to Horse Creek at Site 1. 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 these sites. The original alignment at Site 2 involved symmetrical widening which would have resulted in approximately 95 linear feet of stream relocation. After consulting with the Resident Engineer, the alignment was realigned and shifted to the south. This results in reduced impacts to the stream channel at Site 2. Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the United States. Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for stream and wetland impacts will not be provided for this project. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream at Site 2 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 3). 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 the surface water. Temporary impacts to the streams from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Riparian Buffer Impacts The project is located in the Neuse River Basin. Please note that Site 1 and Site 2 are depicted on the most recent version of the Grissom, North Carolina topographic quadrangle (USGS, 1978, photorevised 1987) (Figure 1). Personnel from the Natural Resource Conservation Service in Franklin County were contacted regarding the status of the Soil Survey of Franklin County. They stated that this survey has not yet been . published. Construction impacts at Site 1 and Site 2 involve less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at these sites, these crossings are exempt from the Rule. Protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of February 7, 2001, there are three federally-protected species listed for Franklin County. They include dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Tar spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana) and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological Conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each species. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 in Franklin County. Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the streams from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14 and NWP 33 and DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3289 and No. 3114 for construction of this project. 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. A pre-construction notification is attached with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. Sincee/rely, 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 ?VA?' \? ? ? -th.? % ?8C ??,?? ,'. 5„0 ?/, `?? ? .' l ? ? i?? r. 1 1 7 ??? ?/ I .., ,..A. V ??\ ?r ? 4\94 n ? > I ,I \ ? w AA A \ ? ?V ?-?`J/, f! ,.I / ? • /?'_, i ? _ ? ?I ? I ?. ? ? % ? `Zi ? -? ? _Hb 4 li ? , I i`;?U. ? i / ! i ?\\? \? ` ``l\ \ ? fir: ? j \ ? \ ? I i? , ?/? !/ - ? ??? \ \ 1-Jr Z/ / ?/? U? ' / _-'C= -?/ / ?? \ ^ / ??\ ?1 . • ?kad? o Towar od 147 Begin Project SITE 2 \ o i '? _ J End Project I o/ l ; ??rr SITE 1 /? 11\I \^ ?•. \ , ?`}?? //!\ f?? ?? ?..r'U? TfaSttµ!?rl Q ,? ?1 -'???? ,l; •` . • 191 ? ° • ? r? 1) . A/1 7 NJ \\ l I \ ?? \y?. ??; \ L? III \,` 5.\ 11?' \ f ?v? fi • 1923 1 , •? ? ? ? ' ? ?? ?: ?? / ? ?, ? ; r---ter-'-? \ ? . /I --J • I ' `--? `??? , \ ,? 1 ?' ? X11 `" U ,,•? 1,,,i / i ;?l/ `?` `, ? 1I;•? ?!?? ?.--?11 ?' C:.? 400 ??? ?-(c'1r??:???? r?(? ?--,?'?;'?.- $,?,??,(? ?'? ???? C?i8Xti1\! , '\. ? `r, ?' ,'?._?-?. / J?`\ i (':J i? ? \?. \ 192?, : --? !?; ?? (j;? /?i.?- /;? Il .? \? ;.,, ;'r, ?? _ , l?? ,.,•;? \ \ \ \ .'?: j \ it ? :? ? ? ? \ \` ii r ? I ? 77 / p v\ \ :. ?. 2 v?V 1 ?Q \? ? I ?\- ".-?? t?! \ 1 ?\OO \ it a :FU - `\ \ ,•\ ?'• ` >9 Project Study Area SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County J ?Grissom USGS Topo Map (1978 1987) s r' '?? •? III ?? ??`J 932 > ?J 1:24,000 N Figure 1 \ \ - I? / 1931 _ - ' /I i 1 \? ?\ u 1F CouTSC? / kVke?nton\\ fop 771 722 1.7 ,111, TO N. C. 98 0 " 9 INTERIOR-GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. RESTON, VIRGINIA-1987 R GREEN REpp1CK Creek ?° Impact} -Rorse UNpERWO0p FAMILY LINKED 45 _ N $o MrOp 0 jACK aJRREEN SHIRI?Y H'G AS\N BVF F P A?`L?GO RgE p\S? vRgEO ? p,Ft- N0? T 0 ??,]etland (1 r N?4 Wetland Impact a Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 P=100' "1q1> F cR e641 RF0O,c1t. 4147-T14- GReFN Reoo1Ck TAR-PAMLICO RIVCR BASIN BUFFER Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary dewatering of stream. i 2 Stream Impact UT to Horse Creek l I i I I Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 1"=100' sive 1 DATA FOAM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION 0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: 5 a- LL3 S G r e- n Q_o Date: kh-L(01 Applicant?Owner: n I r ,1 0'r County: FrA,kj,, Investigator: C'• t-k j r r c.. State: N L Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es No Community ID: ! Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Ws Transect ID: W e a . Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1.h,cr.?SfPa,c?r. y,.h,v 1f??? C- ( 9. r.? ??a 2. L5 ?Gr 5t? r g?, ?'c ,suer 10. ? [ ` 4. 12. S r r un -} e '4CL-, 13. 6.5. ('y ArAre1 tt_ 14. 7. A`?,s sert?\a?. l F 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are.OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-). ( P)0 ?0 Remarks: Rte%) encP o - -t,i't C_ r 5prrles'?L -{- S?Ip HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _ _ Stream, Lake, or ride Gauge Primary Indicators: _ Aerial Photographs _ loundated / _ Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches . No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks Drift Lines _ Sediment Deposits Field Observations: ? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper.) 2 Inches ,? _ Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Free Water in Pit: C> (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data FAC-Neutral Test Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: SOILS Map Unit Name 5,4 )Jr-it", 15 U, )keg 0- (Series and Phase): Drainage Class: Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. O-z- '7.5 K?-SIZ- CA" (a.,,.? lo -t(ZS'I f f Hydric Soil Indicators: _ Histosol _ Concretions _ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils _. Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List _ Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List _ leyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle) (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? No Hydric Soils Present? a No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No Remarks: v ? t ?_Q_ ? DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S tzS Iii i"b ,4 6 re e t lc o exa Date: k 1 Iz(u( Applicant/Owner: p)C D 6i- County: Investigator: M`J rf0. State: n! C_ Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? a No, Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)7 es o Transect ID: Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION nt Plant Species Domin Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator a 1.?JbuS 1'_%•t'35 1+ IF AcV)- 9. 2.AC ei (A,(,.y •-. F.4C_ ?' 10. 344' ti c. c./ Sf'1f."C y? ' to 11. 4. P f4C 12. I IA rnJ S a A-A a, GJ'r 13. ?I r 1 'ACJ2 e- t 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are.OBL, FACW or FAC ?-- (excluding FAC-). Remarks: Q(2vx??nce a? f ?K S ro??-? he ? 5 Dec{ eS G.fi 571 k HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge _ Aerial Photographs _ Other ZNoecorded Data Available Field Observations: Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) Remarks: ( Q ( 4 CO, a t Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: _ Inundated _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Water Marks _ Drift Lines _ Sediment Deposits _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper.12 Inches _ Water-Stained Leaves -Local Soil Survey Data _ FAC-Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) AZ,? Q?i0c?T' 04- 5j1 k SOILS Map Unit Name Iq- S? ?l S0 C U e (Series and Phase): Drainage Class: Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. C0CIL -t Z?' S' `1 ?S (6 (o ? (L 5 13 ??.?M ? Y? s 'F ?-- c ?? ( r I . , ? , ,nc, t.? o?•.?.. Hydric Soi! Indicators: l _ Histosol _ Concretions _ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils _ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List _ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National- Hydric Soils List j _ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: Nvn- ???r?c so? ? 1 5 e•PseAJ- Pit s?,(e WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Y N (Circle) (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes Hydric Soils Present? Yes Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes Remarks: (AJ '4??dC' P? ??? f -- a f- s? ?e Approved by H C 2152 WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET (4th VERSION), Project Name: 5?-W1 S Gf•er-^ laa? County: 1=r'a'\ Nearest Road: 5R-11'S _ Date: z u Wetland Area (ac): L`Jla? Wetland Width (ft): tS'O t- Name of Evaluator(s) : c.Nl.,cro2 Wetland Location: on sound or estuary Z on or lake ? on n perennial stream on intermittent stream within interstream divide other SO i l S S?t\ ?ufJa l? UJ1ot.rti?\'lb? Soil.Series predominantly organic (humus, muck or peat) predominantly mineral (non-sandy) predominantly sandy Hvdr'aulic Factors freshwater brackish steep topography ditched or channelized f total wetland width R t. feet. Adiacent Land Use: (Within 1/2 mi upstream, upslope, or radius) k/ forested/natural veg. It`s -? agriculture/urbanized ? impervious surface Adjacent Special Natural Areas Dominant Ve_etation (2 ) 1^lttf f?fJw, Floodin and Wetness semipermanently to permanently flooded or nundated ? seasonally flooded or inundated intermittently flooded or .temporary surface water Wetland Type (select one)* no evidence of flooding or Bottomland Hardwood Forest, surface water Swamp Forest Bog/Fen Carolina Bay Headwater Forest ?ocosin Bog Forest Pine Savannah Ephemeral Wetl nd Freshwater Marsh ? Other: l???u?ao' .3Cor *The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels. EW RATING WATER STORAGE POLLUTANT REMOVAL WILDLIFE HABITAT AQUATIC LIFE VALUE RECREATION/EDUCATION -ot 2, 2 x 4.00 = ?Z ` 0 ... , - .. ?_ x 5.00 - l© 'Z . 0 0 b = x 4.00 = x 1.00 = y WETLAND SCORE (TOTAL) * add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10o nonpoint disturbance ...•.L._ . /-% -- 1.. .. .... "-1-"= r+r rariillC \N A ?o. _ 11 ?? ? -? o= ? Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form For Section 404 and/or Section 10 Nationwide, Regional and General Permits, Section 401 General Water Quality Certifications, and Riparian Buffer and Watershed Buffer Rules This form is to be used for projects qualifying for any of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Nationwide, Regional or General Permits as required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and for the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's (DWQ) associated General 401 Water Quality Certifications. This form is also to be used for any project requiring approval under any Riparian Buffer Rules implemented by the N.C. Division of Water Quality. This form should not be used if you are requesting an Individual 404 Permit or Individual 401 Water Quality Certification. The USACE Individual Permit application form is available online at http://-ww.saw.usace.army.miI/wetlands/Perm-app.htm. The USACE is the lead regulatory agency. To review the requirements for the use of Nationwide, Regional or General permits, and to determine which permit applies to your project, please go to the USACE website at http://u-w-w.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands/regtour.htm, or contact one of the field offices listed at the end of this application. The website also lists the responsible project manager for each county in North Carolina and provides additional information regarding the identification and regulation of wetlands and waters of the U. S. The DWQ issues a corresponding Certification (General or Individual), and cannot tell the applicant which 401 Certification will apply until the 404 Permit type has been determined by the USACE. Applicants are encouraged to visit DWQ's 401/Wetlands Unit website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands to read about current requirements for the 401 Water Quality Certification Program and to determine whether or not Riparian Buffer Rules are applicable. The applicant is also advised to read the full text of the General Certification (GC) matching the specific 404 Permit requested. In some cases, written approval for some General Certifications is not required, provided that the applicant adheres to all conditions of the GC. Applicants lacking access to the internet should contact DWQ's Central Office in Raleigh at (919) 733-1786. Trout Waters Coordination - Special coordination with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is also required for projects occurring in any of North Carolina's twenty-five counties that contain trout waters. In such cases, the applicant should contact the appropriate NCWRC regional coordinator (listed by county on the last page of this application). Page 1 of 12 CAMA Coordination - If the project occurs in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on the last page of this application) the applicant should also contact the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) at (919) 733-2293. DCM will determine whether or not the project involves a designated Area of Environmental Concern, in which case DCM will act as the lead permitting agency. In such cases, DCM will require a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit and will coordinate the 404/401 Permits. USACE Permits - Submit one copy of this form, along with supporting narratives, maps, data forms, photos, etc. to the applicable USACE Regulatory Field Office (addresses are listed at the end of this application). Upon receipt of an application, the USACE will determine if the application is complete as soon as possible, not to exceed 30 days. This PCN form is designed for the convenience of the applicant to address information needs for all USACE Nationwide, Regional or General permits, as well as information required for State authorizations, certifications, and coordination. Fully providing the information requested on this form will result in a complete application for any of the USACE Nationwide, Regional or General permits. To review the minimum amount of information that must be provided for a complete PCN for each USACE Nationwide permit, see Condition 13, 65 Fed.Reg. 12893 (March 9, 2000), available at bttp://www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlaiids/nwpfinal-FedReg.pdf Processing times vary by permit and begin once the application has been determined to be complete. Please contact the appropriate regulatory field office for specific answers to permit processing periods. 401 Water Quality Certification or Buffer Rules - All information is required unless otherwise stated as optional. Incomplete applications will be returned. Submit seven collated copies of all USACE Permit materials to the Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. If written approval is required or specifically requested for a 401 Certification, then a non-refundable application fee is required. In brief, if project impacts include less than one acre of cumulative wetland/water impacts and less than 150 feet cumulative impacts to streams, then a fee of $200 is required. If either of these thresholds is exceeded, then a fee of $475 is required. A check made out to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, with the specific name of the project or applicant identified, should be stapled to the front of the application package. For more information, see the DWQ website at http://h2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/fees.html. The fee must be attached with the application unless the applicant is a federal agency in which case the check may be issued from a separate office. In such cases, the project must be identifiable on the U. S. Treasury check so that it can be credited to the appropriate project. If written approval is sought solely for Buffer Rules, the application fee does not apply, and the applicant should clearly state (in a cover letter) that only Buffer Rule approval is sought in writing. Wetlands or waters of the U. S. may not be impacted prior to issuance or waiver of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Upon receipt of a complete application for a 401 Certification, the Division of Water Quality has 60 days to prepare a written response to the applicant. This may include a 401 Certification, an on-hold letter pending receipt of additional requested information, or denial. Page 2 of 12 Office Use Only: 010682 Form Version April 2001 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than leaving the space blank. 1. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit ® 401 Water Quality Certification ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and NWP 33 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? H. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: NCDOT/Christopher A. Murray Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke Street Durham NC 27704 Telephone Number: (919) 560-6081 Fax Number: (919) 560-3371 E-mail Address: cmurray@dot.state.nc.us 2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Page 3 of 12 M. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: SR 1138 Green Roads from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): NCDOT Division Project (non-TIP 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Purnell Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Raleigh travel north on US 1 and cross into Franklin County„ turn left and travel west on SR 1138. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N/A (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Site is surrounded by a mixture of undeveloped land and scattered residential houses. 7. Property size (acres): Project footprint is 1.44 miles (7603 feet) long and has a right of way of 60 feet Property size is 10.47 acres 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Site 1: Horse Creek (no impacts to stream at this site), Site 2: Unnamed Tributary to Horse Creek 9. River Basin: Neuse River (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o enr state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) Page 4 of 12 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Grade, drain, base pave and erosion control at SR 1138 (Green Road). At Site 1 (41+00 to 41+40-Rt-) <0.01 acre of wetlands will be filled. At Site 2 (65+55-L-) the existing 42 foot pipe will be replaced with a 80 foot pipe The stream at Site 2 will be temporarily dewatered for one day during construction 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Excavator, Backhoe Bulldozer and Grader. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Mixture of undeveloped land and scattered residential housing. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. No previous project jurisdictional determination or permit history associated with site V. Future Project Plans Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this. work from the current application: None anticipated. VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Page 5 of 12 L Wetland Impacts Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Located within 100 year Floodplain** (es/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** Site 1 Fill <0.01 Yes 45 Forested * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http:/fwtivA,v.fema.goc. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: <0.01 acre in footprint of project. Total area of wetland impact proposed: <0.01 acre in footprint of project. 2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams Stream Impact Length Impact Average Width Perennial or Site Number Type of Impact* r feet) (linear Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent? (indicate on ma Before Impact lease s pm*) Site 2 Fill (pipe) 38 UT Horse Creek 3 feet Perennial Site 2 Dewater (Temporary) 90 UT Horse Creek 3 feet Perennial * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included * * Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at wiNw.usim2ov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., wvywtopozone.con:, ,,vwlv.mapguest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 38 feet permanent fill and 90 feet temporary dewatering_ 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U. S. Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, (indicate on ma) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.) * List each impact separately and. identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Page 6 of 12 4. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment No stg& of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U.S. unless necessary for construction. The side slopes at the jurisdictional site has been steepened to the maximum extent possible. Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during construction 0& the smallest amount of fill necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States. The original design at Site 1 involved the replacement and extension of 2n 96 inch pipes which convey Horse Creek. After consulting with the Resident Engineer, it was determined that the pipes are in good condition and will not be replaced thus avoiding impacts to the stream at Site 1. The on final alignment at Site 2 involved symmetrical widening which would have resulted in approximately 95 linear feet of stream relocation After consulting with the Resident Engineer, the alignment was shifted to the south; thus minimizing stream impacts at Site 2 VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland Page 7 of 12 and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at h'Ltp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. Not Applicable 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at bttp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ivrp/index.ht . If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NIA Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NIA Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local) land? Yes ® No ? Page 8 of 12 If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. SITE I Zone* Impact (square feet Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 1,200 3 2 800 1.5 Total 2,000 * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. SITE 2 Zone* Impact Multiplier Required 1 2,700 3 2 2,240 1.5 Total 4,940 * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. Page 9 of 12 If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260. N/A XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. Existing: 6.98 acre impervious surface of 10.47 acre total project size. Proposed: 6.98 acre impervious surface of 10.47 acre total "roiect size. The erosion control plan for the project is designed for 900 cubic feet of storage per acre. Erosion and sediment control devices along the project are comprised of silt fence, temporary rock sediment dam, temporary silt basin, temporary rock silt check dam and rock pipe inlet sediment trap. All temporarily disturbed areas will be reveg;etated after construction. XH. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. The project will not generate wastewater. X1H. Violations (DWQ Only) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). C` --? 5* Z' 01 Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 10 of 12 US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell Union US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk Watauga 151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan Yancey Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley Telephone: (828) 271-4854 Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain Fax: (828) 271-4858 Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham Wilson US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes Yadkin 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake Telephone: (919) 876-8441 Davidson Guilford Person Warren Fax: (919) 876-5283 Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones Pitt US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir Tyrrell Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin Washington Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico Wayne Telephone: (252) 975-1616 Chowan Hertford Pasquotank Fax: (252) 975-1399 Craven Hyde Perquimans *Croatan National Forest Only Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson Telephone: (910) 251-4511 Columbus Moore Sampson Fax: (910) 251-4025 Cumberland New Hanover Scotland US Fis US Fish and Wildlife Service Raleigh Field Office Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Telephone: (919) 8564520 Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Telephone: (919) 733-1786 Fax: (919) 733-9959 h and Wildlife Service / National N US Fish and Wildlife Service Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, NC 28801 Telephone: (828) 665-1195 Division of Coastal Management 1638 Mail Service Center [arine Fisheries Service National Marine Fisheries Service Habitat Conservation Division Pivers Island Beaufort, NC 28516 Telephone: (252) 728-5090 North Carolina State Agencies Division of Water Quality Wetlands Restoration Program 1619 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1619 Telephone: (919) 733-5208 Fax: (919) 733-5321 CAMA and NC Coastal Counties Beaufort Chowan Bertie Craven State Historic Preservation Office Department Of Cultural Resources 4617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4617 Telephone: (919) 733-4763 Fax: (919) 715-2671 Hertford Pasquotank Hyde Pender Page 11 of 12 Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans Telephone: (919) 733-2293 Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell Fax: (919) 733-1495 Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington NCWRC and NC Trout Counties Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga 3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes Telephone: (336) 769-9453 Burke Surry Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk 20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain Telephone: (828) 452-2546 Graham Madison Transylvania Fax: (828) 506-1754 Haywood McDowell Yancey Page 12 of 12 401 ISSUED sm My - 4 2t?j STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GovERNoR U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 May 2, 2001 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer NCDOT Coordinator LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY 01068,2 Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDOT Work Order No. 6.362295. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. Total project length is 1.44 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. SR 1138 is scheduled to be paved in the 2000-2001 Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States -a 3? Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States M at two sites in the Neuse River Basin (Figure 1). Wetland delineations were conducted C7 -< rnEz using the field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland < rI Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). U. S. Army Corps of Engineers r-M Y-' CD --q (USACE) Wetland Data Forms and a North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Wetland Rating Form are attached to this application. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 2 Site 1 (41+00 to 41+40-Rte Construction at this site will impact a palustrine forested wetland (PFOIB) (Figure 2). Permanent impacts at the site include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Site 2 65+55-L=) Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Horse Creek (DWQ Index No. 27-17-(0.3), Best Usage Classification C NSW) (Figure 3). The existing structure is a 48-inch corrugated metal pipe that is 42 feet long. The replacement pipe is a 48-inch corrugated metal pipe that is 80 feet long. Permanent impacts at the site include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands and 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 wetlands or near surface waters. The original design at Site 1 involved the replacement and extension of the existing 2@ 96 inch corrugated metal pipes at Station 40+50-L which convey Horse Creek. After consulting with the Resident Engineer, it was determined that the pipes are still in good condition and will not be replaced. This will result in avoidance to Horse Creek at Site 1. 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 these sites. The original alignment at Site 2 involved symmetrical widening which would have resulted in approximately 95 linear feet of stream relocation. After consulting with the Resident Engineer, the alignment was realigned and shifted to the south. This results in reduced impacts to the stream channel at Site 2. Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the United States. Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for stream and wetland impacts will not be provided for this project. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream at Site 2 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 3). 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 the surface water. Temporary impacts to the streams from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Riparian Buffer Impacts The project is located in the Neuse River Basin. Please note that Site 1 and Site 2 are depicted on the most recent version of the Grissom, North Carolina topographic quadrangle (USGS, 1978, photorevised 1987) (Figure 1). Personnel from the Natural Resource Conservation Service in Franklin County were contacted regarding the status of the Soil Survey of Franklin County. They stated that this. survey has not yet been. published. Construction impacts at Site 1 and Site 2 involve less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at these sites, these crossings are exempt from the Rule. Protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of February 7, 2001, there are three federally-protected species listed for Franklin County. They include dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Tar spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana) and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological Conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each species. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 in Franklin County. Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the streams from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14 and NWP 33 and DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3289 and No. 3114 for construction of this project. 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. A pre-construction notification is attached with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (919) 560-6081. 4 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 LA, k, 01no n \+l' 6 Q D39 IV 1 1140 \Vi 48 Begin Pro SITE 2 _ _ o\ a h ?1?, ?,' \ 1 1134 ??, ??. o {;1? \ !!: SITE End Project j 11 ? ( v? Tras? ?• / r -? ??\\ tl E? $1• ?j a 1111 / ( //.,1 \? D\} 1 \ ?? r 1. \ \ ?\ v 1923/ v ? i `--u? ?? / -? ?--? ? ?' ? 1 ? / `i ? ? ? ? ? ? ??? lj ??/`"/ ( ?? 1 r \\ J \ - I ?, I? \ _/? ??\, I! \ _400. ? `'` , ? / `)?? /1z?,` ??/ ? ;J' ;?\?J$ ? 'F???)J ,?' •1?'\? • lsurnel?\\. ' /,' 487. ? t ? \ \ ?•? \'`??? ?9 J ` ' _ ;0\?1?;\\ /% i+ 35??..? s00\ .A ti i v \ 0- Project Study Area SR 1138 Green Road N, _ Franklin County Grissom USGS Topo Map (1978, 1987) % "°r ??? ?''•%,;?\?'`; ?a3z ??\ - X, •/ N Figure 1 1:24,000 ?'?? ?, ..1924 ? • ?\ \ ` r "? ?."' ?'-? Cem - 1431 \ \. I \l ( \\J i \ \ yy q \ 'Course' % - s^a?nlon^, !` '\ \\ boo' ?- 721 Z^jrgnn 722 1.7 M1. 7'0 Al. C. 98 s 0 INTERIOR--GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, RESTON. VIRGINIA-1967 GREEN REDDI?K R R & \' SHIR?LEY N GREEN Wetland Impact a Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 P=100' g ASSN gOF FER R P AMA \C0? 6 p?S?uRggO A NpI ONDE(?NOOD FAMILY LIMffED Creek (11o Impart) F?orse ?1a1lF c9FFN 9F???ck S. \ 7 Q 41477-le GRFFN ReGOICk TAR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN BUFF Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary dewatering of stream. i ire Stream Impact UT to Horse Creek 717 Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 1 "=100' S?? 1 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S IZ S G r e- .% 2-0 Date: 11 lz(ot Applicant%Owner: OT County: Fr-,, t, Investigator: C', t-\, a r r w State: A11 t, Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es No Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Ws Transect ID: W e J . Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. h i C! ?StPA ? U ?. V ? rout t- ?9, -1! -.L=L= 9• Ltf!EIU Ct r fy{Qc , Ali-1.1-_ 10. 3 er - P"F4 G 11. 4. -r F#C- 12. s r r ?n t'?a r?? t 13. 6. 5+fiY_ A AreA 14. 7. A ?ti?S Se-;r ?\4 ?. i FIIC--J 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-). ? n I no Remarks: HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _ _ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs ! Igundated / Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches , _ No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines _ Deposits Field Observations: ?Drainage Patterns in Wetlands 7 Drainage Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper.12 Inches « + _ Water-Stained Leaves O (in.) Depth to Free Water in Pit: _ Local Soil Survey Data FAC-Neutral Test Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: \ SOILS Map Unit Name So,t ordt", 1? Un qk, 11%)keg (Series and Phase): Drainage Class: Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. O-Z ?•s 't IL 1Z- cA...., co.,,.,,, Z S `t e-516 G?0.n ( o a ,' 5C%Ak'-' CA' kat.. % { Hydric Soil Indicators: _ Histosol Concretions _ _ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils _ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions _ ?1,leyed or Low-Chroma Colors Listed on National Hydric Soils List O h E l _ t er ( xp ain in Remarks) Remarks: ?-{?Jr?c- 54 i5 f-e Se 4-P, WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle) (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? No Hydric Soils Present? a No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No Remarks: • ? e} \??.7 % q l l ..?..?,?/,? ? ?4r q ?`-?CxfI-S 4 r ? ? l P SQ^?'- 4 ?" S/ ' C pp DATA FORM ROUTINE VIJETLAND DETERMINATION 0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: 5f- tl3 °o ,, G re e r• Date: 0(L(o( Applicant?Owner: Al Lb 6T- County: Frc... r.1.., Investigator: wl,J r r0.. State: A1 C- Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? )e fun Community ID: <1 fe Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)7 es o Transect ID: an Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION nt Plant Species Stratum Indicator Domin Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator a 1.?_ JbuS Garcly't05 + IF AC ) 9. 2. A c e e- (A,('0 .r 'I?,? F f}• G 10. 31,14 r (--.c. (,j,- fA-C-f- 11. 4. u 12. I T co+-- s.tAtnJS GA04ro* 13. ? ? 6. (JAJ552rl) t,?a Pr CV 14. f 7. A c 12 t r ? r ,j .--. 5(5 ?i4e- 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are.OBL, FACW or FAC -? (excluding FAC-). Remarks: peCi es a.¢-- S( k HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: _ Aerial Photographs _ Inundated Other _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches No Rec_orded Data Available _ Water Marks Drift Lines _ _ Sediment Deposits Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary indicators (2 or more required): Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper.12 Inches _ Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) -Local Soil Survey Data _ FAC-Neutral Test Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: ?..)t.?'\Gn? N?tJ?0?0ot`'1 t5 AJ?- PJIO,L°•?T 4Cf j? SOILS Map Unit Name %J r ue..i ,5 v /? P u ?<<i N @? (Series and Phase): Drainage Class: Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. Sl (L S-13; ? i I Hydric Soil Indicators: _ Histosot _ Concretions _ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils _ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List _ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List I _ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: a Sol ? ) 15 e/eWAI- Pt WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ?Y811 N (Circle) (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? s Hydric Soils Present? s Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes / to Remarks: PrP?e? f-- a f 5-1 ?e Approved by H U AC / 2 (? , V-.0- ? WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET (4th VERSION). Project Name: 5 R-tl?t3 G??c?. as County: Pr'onk• Nearest Road: P- t s, Date: t z u Wetland Area (ac): 4a.lac. a,. Wetland Width (ft): 150 t-- Name of Evaluator(s) : c.tk-, row Wetland Location: on sound or estuary / pond or lake ? on perennial stream on intermittent stream within interstream divide other So i t s Sa?? c)?c,te K ?y Uno,..•.,\ab1 R Soil Series predominantly organic (humus, muck or peat) predominantly mineral predominantly sandy Hydraulic Factors (non-sandy) freshwater brackish steep topography ditched or channelized .? total wetland width > 100 feet. Adiacent Land Use: (Within 1/2 mi upstream, upslope, or radius) ? forested/natural veg. ttS o -7 agriculture/urbanized -S ? impervious surface 5__ ?' - Adjacent Special Natural Areas Dominant Vezetation ( 1 ) A1tcr?ie?;?r. y.M.?e?.r. (2) Au nA-,r,t,? (3) L Ac...,....bar Flooding and Wetness semipermanently to permanently flooded or .nundated ? seasonally flooded or inundated intermittently flooded or temporary surface water wetland Tvne (select one)* no evidence of flooding or Bottomland Hardwood Forest* surface water Swamp Forest Bog/Fen Carolina Bay Headwater Forest P•ocosin Bog Forest Pine Savannah Ephemeral Wetl na Freshwater Marsh ? Other: V, (0, *The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels. ING DEW RAT WATER STORAGE LNE .3 •i. ( 1J ?. !. .. ..... •.. _ ?i L. ? POLLUTANT REMOVAL WILDLIFE HABITAT 2 AQUATIC LIFE VALUE RECREATION/EDUCATION ILI * Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed t _ - t I'7 -. I .. .. . .... " - , I -. a n x 4.00 = ?Z X 5.00 = cv 00 b x 4.00 = X 1.00 = y and >10"113 nonpoint disturbance r rnA i ttc = 4 ?S WETLAND SCORE 1 (TOTAL) r° o \JN A Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form For Section 404 and/or Section 10 Nationwide, Regional and General Permits, Section 401 General Water Quality Certifications, and Riparian Buffer and Watershed Buffer Rules This form is to be used for projects qualifying for any of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Nationwide, Regional or General Permits as required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and for the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's (DWQ) associated General 401 Water Quality Certifications. This form is also to be used for any project requiring approval under any Riparian Buffer Rules implemented by the N.C. Division of Water Quality. This form should not be used if you are requesting an Individual 404 Permit or Individual 401 Water Quality Certification. The USACE Individual Permit application form is available online at http://w-ww. saw.usace.army. mil/wetlands/Perm_app. htm. The USACE is the lead regulatory agency. To review the requirements for the use of Nationwide, Regional or General permits, and to determine which permit applies to your project, please go to the USACE website at http://vAvvv.saw.usace.arLny.mil/wetlands/regtour.htm, or contact one of the field offices listed at the end of this application. The website also lists the responsible project manager for each county in North Carolina and provides additional information regarding the identification and regulation of wetlands and waters of the U. S. The DWQ issues a corresponding Certification (General or Individual), and cannot tell the applicant which 401 Certification will apply until the 404 Permit type has been determined by the USACE. Applicants are encouraged to visit DWQ's 401/Wetlands Unit website at http:Hh2o.enr.state.nc.us/newetlands to read about current requirements for the 401 Water Quality Certification Program and to determine whether or not Riparian Buffer Rules are applicable. The applicant is also advised to read the full text of the General Certification (GC) matching the specific 404 Permit requested. In some cases, written approval for some General Certifications is not required, provided that the applicant adheres to all conditions of the GC. Applicants lacking access to the internet should contact DWQ's Central Office in Raleigh at (919) 733-1786. Trout Waters Coordination - Special coordination with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is also required for projects occurring in any of North Carolina's twenty-five counties that contain trout waters. In such cases, the applicant should contact the appropriate NCWRC regional coordinator (listed by county on the last page of this application). Page 1 of 12 CAMA Coordination - If the project occurs in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on the last page of this application) the applicant should also contact the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) at (919) 733-2293. DCM will determine whether or not the project involves a designated Area of Environmental Concern, in which case DCM will act as the lead permitting agency. In such cases, DCM will require a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit and will coordinate the 404/401 Permits. USACE Permits - Submit one copy of this form, along with supporting narratives, maps, data forms, photos, etc. to the applicable USACE Regulatory Field Office (addresses are listed at the end of this application). Upon receipt of an application, the USACE will determine if the application is complete as soon as possible, not to exceed 30 days. This PCN form is designed for the convenience of the applicant to address information needs for all USACE Nationwide, Regional or General permits, as well as information required for State authorizations, certifications, and coordination. Fully providing the information requested on this form will result in a complete application for any of the USACE Nationwide, Regional or General permits. To review the minimum amount of information that must be provided for a complete PCN for each USACE Nationwide permit, see Condition 13, 65 Fed.Reg. 12893 (March 9, 2000), available at http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands/nwpfinalFedRec-,.-odf Processing times vary by permit and begin once the application has been determined to be complete. Please contact the appropriate regulatory field office for specific answers to permit processing periods. 401 Water Quality Certification or Buffer Rules - All information is required unless otherwise stated as optional. Incomplete applications will be returned. Submit seven collated copies of all USACE Permit materials to the Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. If written approval is required or specifically requested for a 401 Certification, then a non-refundable application fee is required. In brief, if project impacts include less than one acre of cumulative wetland/water impacts and less than 150 feet cumulative impacts to streams, then a fee of $200 is required. If either of these thresholds is exceeded, then a fee of $475 is required. A check made out to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, with the specific name of the project or applicant identified, should be stapled to the front of the application package. For more information, see the DWQ website at http://h2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/newetlands/fees.html. The fee must be attached with the application unless the applicant is a federal agency in which case the check may be issued from a separate office. In such cases, the project must be identifiable on the U.S. Treasury check so that it can be credited to the appropriate project. If written approval is sought solely for Buffer Rules, the application fee does not apply, and the applicant should clearly state (in a cover letter) that only Buffer Rule approval is sought in writing. Wetlands or waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to issuance or waiver of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Upon receipt of a complete application for a 401 Certification, the Division of Water Quality has 60 days to prepare a written response to the applicant. This may include a 401 Certification, an on-hold letter pending receipt of additional requested information, or denial. Page 2 of 12 Office Use Only: 0106 8 Form Version April 2001 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than leaving the space blank. 1. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit ® 401 Water Quality Certification ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and NWP 33 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? H. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: NCDOT/Christopher A. Murray Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke Street. Durham NC 27704 Telephone Number: (919) 560-6081 Fax Number: (919) 560-3371 E-mail Address: cmurrayndot.state.nc.us 2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Page 3 of 12 M. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Loniz Mill Road) in Franklin County. 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): NCDOT Division Project (non-TT' 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Purnell Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Raleigh travel north on US 1 and cross into Franklin Count turn left and travel west on SR 1138. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N/A (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Site is surrounded by a mixture of undeveloped land and scattered residential houses. 7. Property size (acres): Project footprint is 1.44 miles (7603 feet) long and has a right of way of 60 feet Property size is 10.47 acres 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Site 1: Horse Creek (no impacts to stream at this site), Site 2: Unnamed Tributary to Horse Creek 9. River Basin: Neuse River (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http-..//h?o enr state.nc.us/admin/mapsi.) Page 4 of 12 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Grade, drain, base pave and erosion control at SR 1138 (Green Road). At Site 1 (41+00 to 41+40-Rt-) <0.01 acre of wetlands will be filled. At Site 2 (65+55-L-) the existing 42 foot pipe will be replaced with a 80 foot pipe The stream at Site 2 will be temporarily dewatered for one day during construction 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Excavator, Backhoe Bulldozer and Grader. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Mixture of undeveloped land and scattered residential housing. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. No previous project jurisdictional determination or permit history associated with site V. Future Project Plans Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this, work from the current application: None anticipated. VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Page 5 of 12 1. Wetland Impacts Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Located within 100-year Floodplain** es/no Distance to Nearest Stream linear feet) Type of Wetland*** Site 1 Fill <0.01 Yes 45 Forested * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIItM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://xN-v AN. Pema.gov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: <0.01 acre in footprint of project Total area of wetland impact proposed: <0.01 acre in footprint of project. 2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams Stream Impact Impact Length Average Width Perennial or Site Number Type of Impact* r feet) (linear Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent? (indicate on ma Before Impact lease specify) Site 2 Fill (pipe) 38 UT Horse Creek 3 feet Perennial Site 2 Dewater (Temporary) 90 UT Horse Creek 3 feet Perennial • List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at xNAN v.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., wyow.topozone.com, NytivW.ma7pq1qest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 38 feet permanent fill and 90 feet temporaa dewatering 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U. S. Open Water Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Name of Waterbody (if applicable) Type of Waterbody (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc.) * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Page 6 of 12 4. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No stagin of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U.S. unless necessary for construction The side slopes at the jurisdictional site has been steepened to the maximum extent possible Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during construction Only the smallest amount of fill necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States. The original design at Site 1 involved the replacement and extension of 2@ 96 inch pipes which convey Horse Creek. After consulting with the Resident Engineer it was determined that the pipes are in good condition and will not be replaced thus avoiding impacts to the stream at Site 1. The original alignment at Site 2 involved symmetrical widening which would have resulted in approximately 95 linear feet of stream relocation After consulting with the Resident Engineer, the alignment was shifted to the south, thus minimizing stream impacts at Site 2 VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland Page 7 of 12 and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o enr state nc us/newetlands/strmgide_html. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. Not Applicable 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h-o enr st ite.nc.us/ivrp/index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NIA Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local) land? Yes ® No ? Page 8 of 12 If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. SITE 1 Zone* s Impact feet Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 1,200 3 2 800 1.5 Total 2,000 { Gone 1 extends out 3U feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. SITE 2 Zone* s Impact feet Multiplier Mitigation 1 2,700 3 2 2,240 1.5 Total 4,940 * Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. Page 9 of 12 If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260. XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. Existing: 6.98 acre impervious surface of 10.47 acre total project size. Proposed: 6.98 acre impervious surface of 10.47 acre total project size. The erosion control plan for the project is designed for 900 cubic feet of storage per acre. Erosion and sediment control devices along the project are comprised of silt fence, temporary rock sediment dam, temporary silt basin, temporary rock silt check dam and rock pipe inlet sediment trap. All temporarily disturbed areas will be revegetated after construction. XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. The project will not generate wastewater. XIII. Violations (DWQ Only) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 10 of 12 US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell Union US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk Watauga 151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan Yancey Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley Telephone: (828) 271-4854 Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain Fax: (828) 271-4858 Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham Wilson US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes Yadkin 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake Telephone: (919) 876-8441 Davidson Guilford Person Warren Fax: (919) 876-5283 Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones Pitt US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir Tyrrell Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin Washington Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico Wayne Telephone: (252) 975-1616 Chowan Hertford Pasquotank Fax: (252) 975-1399 Craven Hyde Perquimans *Croatan National Forest Only Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson Telephone: (910) 251-4511 Columbus Moore Sampson Fax: (910) 251-4025 Cumberland New Hanover Scotland US Fis US Fish and Wildlife Service Raleigh Field Office Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Telephone: (919) 8564520 Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Telephone: (919) 733-1786 Fax: (919) 733-9959 h and Wildlife Service / National N US Fish and Wildlife Service Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, NC 28801 Telephone: (828) 665-1195 Division of Coastal Management 1638 Mail Service Center [arine Fisheries Service National Marine Fisheries Service Habitat Conservation Division Pivers Island Beaufort, NC 28516 Telephone: (252) 728-5090 North Carolina State Agencies Division of Water Quality Wetlands Restoration Program 1619 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1619 Telephone: (919) 733-5208 Fax: (919) 733-5321 CAMA and NC Coastal Counties Beaufort Chowan Bertie Craven State Historic Preservation Office Department Of Cultural Resources 4617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 276994617 Telephone: (919) 733-4763 Fax: (919) 715-2671 Hertford Pasquotank Hyde Pender Page 11 of 12 Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans Telephone: (919) 733-2293 Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell Fax: (919) 733-1495 Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington NCWRC and NC Trout Counties Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga 3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes Telephone: (336) 769-9453 Burke Surry Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk 20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain Telephone: (828) 452-2546 Graham Madison Transylvania Fax: (828) 506-1754 Haywood McDowell Yancey Page 12 of 12 L O Poo STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GovERNoR May 8, 2001 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 Attention: Mr. John Dorney Supervisor LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDOT Work Order No. 6.362295. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. The permit application package for this project was forwarded to the Division of Water Quality on May 2, 2001. I may have inadvertently forwarded only six copies of the permit application instead of the seven, as required by the DWQ. Please accept an additional copy of this permit application. 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 Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 e.es AATEo `, w+a aaw,?' STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GovERNOR May 2, 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 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. NCDOT Work Order No. 6.362295. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. Total project length is 1.44 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 13644.6, 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. SR 1138 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 at two sites in the Neuse River Basin (Figure 1). Wetland delineations were conducted using the field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Data Forms and a North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Wetland Rating Form are attached to this application. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 R Site 1 (41+00 to 41+40-Rt-) Construction at this site will impact a palustrine forested wetland (PFO 1 B) (Figure 2). Permanent impacts at the site include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Site 2 65+55-L-) Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Horse Creek (DWQ Index No. 27-17-(0.3), Best Usage Classification C NSW) (Figure 3). The existing structure is a 48-inch corrugated metal pipe that is 42 feet long. The replacement pipe is a 48-inch corrugated metal pipe that is 80 feet long. Permanent impacts at the site include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands and 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 wetlands or near surface waters. The original design at Site 1 involved the replacement and extension of the existing 2@ 96 inch corrugated metal pipes at Station 40+50-L-, which convey Horse Creek. After consulting with the Resident Engineer, it was determined that the pipes are still in good condition and will not be replaced. This will result in avoidance to Horse Creek at Site 1. 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 these sites. The original alignment at Site 2 involved symmetrical widening which would have resulted in approximately 95 linear feet of stream relocation. After consulting with the Resident Engineer, the alignment was realigned and shifted to the south. This results in reduced impacts to the stream channel at Site 2. CompensatoryMitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts to waters of the United States. Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts, compensatory mitigation for stream and wetland impacts will not be provided for this project. Dewatering The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream at Site 2 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 3). 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 the surface water. Temporary impacts to the streams from this activity will result in the dewatering of <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. The sandbags or rip rap covered with filter fabric will be removed after construction. Riparian Buffer Impacts The project is located in the Neuse River Basin. Please note that Site 1 and Site 2 are depicted on the most recent version of the Grissom, North Carolina topographic quadrangle (USGS, 1978, photorevised 1987) (Figure 1). Personnel from the Natural Resource Conservation Service in Franklin County were contacted regarding the status of the Soil Survey of Franklin County. They stated that this survey has not yet been published. Construction impacts at Site 1 and Site 2 involve less than 40 linear feet of riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at these sites, these crossings are exempt from the Rule. Protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of February 7, 2001, there are three federally-protected species listed for Franklin County. They include dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Tar spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana) and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological Conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each species. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1138 in Franklin County. Permanent impacts at Site 1 include <0.01 acre fill in wetlands. Permanent impacts at Site 2 include <0.01 acre fill in surface water and 38 linear feet existing channel impacted. Temporary impacts to the streams from dewatering activity will involve <0.01 ac of stream bed and 90 linear feet stream channel at Site 2. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14 and NWP 33 and DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3289 and No. 3114 for construction of this project. 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. A pre-construction notification is attached with this request. 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 ?? 1\ \, ?`.\ ?ryo 7? t _i tii/? 7 J; ? 1 1 ?? 1 ?? / !: j r ? \ ,; } \ / /l ,• -=? / ' ? ? v - ' i 00/??`.\\ ?.??/ /?'??i I \I ??/I/ i r/?. 1 1139 ? ?? ? ? /? ? 1140 I n l/ , , ?_ i -•?-?------, ' ? ? \??.?1? • r \ ? ? ??) 1L -' 12adio Towe o ICI `1. (J, ?rBegiin Project % ?? ? ? /' --'f %d• SITE 2 M ?" 3?Y iI / SR 1138 , 6 ^ 1 ??.. \ ?\ tioo ° SITE ?' -- End Project . IJ "J" Te- X11\ \I \ . 'r"? 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Wetland Impact a Site 1 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 2 111=100' 'Ay '91>F cReFN RF?O?ck SAT T /F GREEN RF?Q?c/r TAR-PQMLICO RIVBR BASIN BUFF Temporary placement of sandbags or Class 2 or Class B rip rap covered with filter fabric to facilitate temporary dewatering of stream. UT to Horse Creek ?? ? `I?°r?1 2 ? ? ore Stream Impact Site 2 SR 1138 Green Road Franklin County Figure 3 I"=100' S i've- 1 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION 0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: 5A- 8 G r e ,, IC o Dater k -L(o( Applicant/Owner: n I C ,I o7 County: Fra„ k?,.? Investigator: TI-k,1 rrw State: N L Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? s No Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? s Community ID: l Transect ID: Wei a Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator fi? -F- AC-1 9. 2 b El Q t o r e f aC Ao-- t ptc{- ' 10. 3. Ae r F R C- 11. 4. ln, T- F#C- 12. 5. r run -i 'rya 1'}}Ct") 13. 6. A (,,[ A I !Q re, tL 14. //11 7. /'i (1?S ?efC ?`a?t 1 F19CIJ'I- 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-). In n c, Remarks: ?ceV ?ten?P ??-.???p??.?c SPe?,?s??- step HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs _ Inundated _ Other 'Saturated in Upper 12 Inches No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks _ Drift Lines Sediment Deposits Field Observations: ?Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper.12 Inches Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data _ FAC-Neutral Test Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION 0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: 4 P- 1 13' b A 6 f e e r, ?. C 'a Date: Q(z-(o ( Applicant/Owner: Qtr D 6r County: Frc_-, tk.t .? Investigator: C. I-?l; rr2? State: ?1 L (? Mn a Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Community ID: ?(? Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? es o Transect ID: a? Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION nt Plant Species Stratum Indicator Domin Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator a 1. LJboS Gr.A %:i-t')51+_ IF 9. 2. Ac er -``.(',3 3 5 , si h ro,c, 4. T ??}C 12. I co r 5. l A MJS CAa.A-o, 13. I ? p 6. RfJA?S 5ef,)1 Cl) 14. 7. A C R l ! ?? f C) 15. g, 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are .OBL, FACW or FAC C-- (excluding FAC-). J Remarks: Q(ev-,l2nce- 9raQ?,..?t-rc 5 Deco e5 a l- Sr k::) HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: _ Aerial Photographs _ Inundated Other Z _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Noecorded Data Available _ Water Marks Drift Lines _ _ Sediment Deposits Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper.12 Inches _ Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data _ FAC-Neutral Test Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: t p AiD ?- e?i.?{ or? 5ife WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET (4th VERSION).. Project Name: 5 R- W5 Gr?s? R-aA? County: Pro'\V_ ?? Nearest Road: P- I's Date: t t u Wetland Area (ac): <Q,lc.c r,. eetcr,..l- Wetland Width (ft): tS'o Name 'of Evaluator(s) : c. t--, cr. Wetland Location: on sound or estuary Z on or lake ? on n perennial stream on, intermittent stream within interstream divide other So i 1 s Sa?? C)'JC0 •? ?y Un,,.,r.,\?b? ? Soil Series predominantly organic (humus, muck or peat) V/ predominantly mineral (non-sandy) predominantly sandy. Hvdr'aulic Factors freshwater brackish steep topography. ditched or channelized ./ total wetland width > 100 'feet. Adjacent Land Use: (within 1/2 mi upstream, upslope, or radius) ? forested/natural veg. - 7 agriculture/urbanized ?D a ? impervious surface Adjacent Special Natural Areas Dominant Vezetation (2) Flooding and Wetness semipermanently to permanently flooded or /inundated ? seasonally flooded or inundated intermittently flooded or .temporary surface water wetland Tvoe (select one)* no evidence of flooding or Bottomland Hardwood Forest, surface water Swamp Forest Bog/Fen Carolina Bay Headwater Forest ?ocosin Bog Forest Pine Savannah Ephemeral Wetl nd Freshwater Marsh ? Other: 1?1w?waokVor?, t - *The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels. DE1! RAT I NG WATER STORAGE. INE POLLUTANT REMOVAL WILDLIFE HABITAT AQUATIC LIFE VALUE RECREATION/EDUCATION 2 1- Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed x 4.00 = (Z x 5.00 = t0 b :2.00 = x 4. 00 =._._ x 1.00 = v WETLAND SCORE (TOTAL) and >101,110 nonpoint disturbance is Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form For Section 404 and/or Section 10 Nationwide, Regional and General Permits, Section 401 General Water Quality Certifications, and Riparian Buffer and Watershed Buffer Rules This form is to be used for projects qualifying for any of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Nationwide, Regional or General Permits as required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and for the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's (DWQ) associated General 401 Water Quality Certifications. This form is also to be used for any project requiring approval under any Riparian Buffer Rules implemented by the N.C. Division of Water Quality. This form should not be used if you are requesting an Individual 404 Permit or Individual 401 Water Quality Certification. The USACE Individual Permit application form is available online at http://wwur. saw. usace. army. mil/wetlands/Perm?app. htm. The USACE is the lead regulatory agency. To review the requirements for the use of Nationwide, Regional or General permits, and to determine which permit applies to your project, please go to the USACE website at http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands/regtour.htm, or contact one of the field offices listed at the end of this application. The website also lists the responsible project manager for each county in North Carolina and provides additional information regarding the identification and regulation of wetlands and waters of the U. S. The DWQ issues a corresponding Certification (General or Individual), and cannot tell the applicant which 401 Certification will apply until the 404 Permit type has been determined by the USACE. Applicants are encouraged to visit DWQ's 401/Wetlands Unit website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/newetlands to read about current requirements for the 401 Water Quality Certification Program and to determine whether or not Riparian Buffer Rules are applicable. The applicant is also advised to read the full text of the General Certification (GC) matching the specific 404 Permit requested. In some cases, written approval for some General Certifications is not required, provided that the applicant adheres to all conditions of the GC. Applicants lacking access to the internet should contact DWQ's Central Office in Raleigh at (919) 733-1786. Trout Waters Coordination - Special coordination with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is also required for projects occurring in any of North Carolina's twenty-five counties that contain trout waters. In such cases, the applicant should contact the appropriate NCWRC regional coordinator (listed by county on the last page of this application). Page 1 of 12 CAMA Coordination - If the project occurs in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on the last page of this application) the applicant should also contact the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) at (919) 733-2293. DCM will determine whether or not the project involves a designated Area of Environmental Concern, in which case DCM will act as the lead permitting agency. In such cases, DCM will require a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit and will coordinate the 404/401 Permits. USACE Permits - Submit one copy of this form, along with supporting narratives, maps, data forms, photos, etc. to the applicable USACE Regulatory Field Office (addresses are listed at the end of this application). Upon receipt of an application, the USACE will determine if the application is complete as soon as possible, not to exceed 30 days. This PCN form is designed for the convenience of the applicant to address information needs for all USACE Nationwide, Regional or General permits, as well as information required for State authorizations, certifications, and coordination. Fully providing the information requested on this form will result in a complete application for any of the USACE Nationwide,.Regional or General permits. To review the minimum amount of information that must be provided for a complete PCN for each USACE Nationwide permit, see Condition 13, 65 Fed.Reg. 12893 (March 9, 2000), available at http://wwvv.saw.usace.army mil/wetlands/nwpfina]FedReg pdf. Processing times vary by permit and begin once the application has been determined to be complete. Please contact the appropriate regulatory field office for specific answers to permit processing periods. 401 Water Quality Certification or Buffer Rules - All information is required unless otherwise stated as optional. Incomplete applications will be returned. Submit seven collated copies of all USACE Permit materials to the Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. If written approval is required or specifically requested for a 401 Certification, then a non-refundable application fee is required. In brief, if project impacts include less than one acre of cumulative wetland/water impacts and less than 150 feet cumulative impacts to streams, then a fee of $200 is required. If either of these thresholds is exceeded,.then a fee of $475 is required. A check made out to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, with the specific name of the project or applicant identified, should be stapled to the front of the application package. For more information, see the DWQ website at http://h2o.ehnr-state.nc.us/ncwetlands/fees.html. The fee must be attached with the application unless the applicant is a federal agency in which case the check may be issued from a separate office. In such cases, the project must be identifiable on the U.S. Treasury check so that it can be credited to the appropriate project. If written approval is sought solely for Buffer Rules, the application fee does not apply, and the applicant should clearly state (in a cover letter) that only Buffer Rule approval is sought in writing. Wetlands or waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to issuance or waiver of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Upon receipt of a complete application for a 401 Certification, the Division of Water Quality has 60 days to prepare a written response to the applicant. This may include a 401 Certification, an on-hold letter pending receipt of additional requested information, or denial. Page 2 of 12 Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than leaving the space blank. 1. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit ® 401 Water Quality Certification Z Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and NWP 33 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? H. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: NCDOT/Christopher A. Murray Mailing Address: 2612 N Duke Street Durham NC 27704 Telephone Number: (919) 560-6081 Fax Number: (919) 560-3371 E-mail Address: cmurray@dot.state.nc.us 2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Page 3 of 12 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: SR 1138 (Green Road) from SR 1139 (Sid Mitchell Road) to SR 1134 (Long Mill Road) in Franklin County. 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): NCDOT Division Project (non-T1P) 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Purnell Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Raleigh, travel north on US 1 and cross into Franklin County, turn left and travel west on SR 1138. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N/A (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Site is surrounded by a mixture of undeveloped land and scattered residential houses. 7. Property size (acres): Project footprint is 1.44 miles (7603 feet) long and has a right of way of 60 feet. Property size is 10.47 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Site 1: Horse Creek (no impacts to stream at this site); Site 2: Unnamed Tributary to Horse Creek. 9. River Basin: Neuse River (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/adminlmaps/.) Page 4 of 12 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Grade, drain, base pave and erosion control at SR 1138 (Green Road). At Site 1 (41+00 to 41+40-Rt-), <0.01 acre of wetlands will be filled At Site 2 (65+55-L-) the existing 42 foot pipe will be replaced with a 80 foot pipe. The stream at Site 2 will be temporarily dewatered for one day during construction. 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Excavator, Backhoe, Bulldozer and Grader. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Mixture of undeveloped land and scattered residential housing, IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. No previous project jurisdictional determination or permit history associated with site. V. Future Project Plans Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this . work from the current application: None anticipated VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Page 5 of 12 1. Wetland Impacts Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Located within 100 year Floodplain** es/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** Site 1 Fill <0.01 Yes 45 Forested T List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://w1N-w.fema.gov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: <0.01 acre in footprint of project. Total area of wetland impact proposed: <0.01 acre in footprint of project. 2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams Stream Impact Site Number indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Length of Impact .,. (linear feet) Stream Name** Average Width of Stream Before Impact Perennial or Intermittent? lease specify) Site 2 Fill (pipe) 38 UT Horse Creek 3 feet Perennial Site 2 Dewater (Temporary) 90 UT Horse Creek 3 feet Perennial * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included * * Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (untamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at Nvv%-.usas.aov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., wkvwtopozonexom, tivXrlv.ma1 ixa test.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 38 feet permanent fill and 90 feet temporary dewatering. 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U. S. Open Water Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) (if Name applicable) Wate) Type of Waterbody (lake> Pond> estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc.) * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Page 6 of 12 4. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. All wetlands and surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecesspa encroachment No staging of equipment will be allowed in or adjacent to waters of the U.S. unless necessary for construction The side slopes at the jurisdictional site has been steepened to the maximum extent possible Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during construction. Only the smallest amount of fill necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States The original design at Site 1 involved the replacement and extension of 2@ 96 inch pipes which convey Horse Creek After consulting with the Resident Engineer, it was determined that the pipes are in good condition and will not be replaced thus avoiding impacts to the stream at Site 1 The original alignment at Site 2 involved symmetrical widening which would have resulted in approximately 95 linear feet of stream relocation. After consulting with the Resident Engineer, the alignment was shifted to the south, thus minimizing stream impacts at Site 2. VIlI. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that maybe appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland Page 7 of 12 and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. Not Applicable. 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at li!tp://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/iv.rp/index.ht . If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local) land? Yes ® No ? Page 8 of 12 If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?. Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. SITE 1 Zone* Impact (square feet Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 1,200 3 2 800 1.5 Total 2,000 " Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. SITE 2 Zone* Impact (square feet Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 2,700 3 2 2,240 1.5 Total 4,940 " Lone 1 extends out 3U teet perpendcular trom near bank of channel; Gone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. Page 9 of 12 If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260. XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. Existing: 6.98 acre impervious surface of 10.47 acre total project size. Proposed: 6.98 acre impervious surface of 10.47 acre total project size. The erosion control plan for the project is designed for 900 cubic feet of storage per acre. Erosion and sediment control devices along the project are comprised of silt fence temporary rock sediment dam, temporary silt basin, temporary rock silt check dam and rock pipe inlet sediment trap All temporarily disturbed areas will be revegetated after construction. XH. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. The project will not generate wastewater. YJH. Violations (DWQ Only) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 10 of 12 US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell Union US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk Watauga 151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan Yancey Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley Telephone: (828) 271-4854 Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain Fax: (828) 271-4858 Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham Wilson US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes Yadkin 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake Telephone: (919) 876-8441 Davidson Guilford Person Warren Fax: (919) 876-5283 Davie Halifax. Randolph Wilkes Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones Pitt US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir Tyrrell Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin Washington Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico Wayne Telephone: (252) 975-1616 Chowan Hertford Pasquotank Fax: (252) 975-1399 Craven Hyde Perquimans *Croatan National Forest Only Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson Telephone: (910) 2514511 Columbus Moore Sampson Fax: (910) 2514025 Cumberland New Hanover Scotland US Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service National Marine Fisheries Service Raleigh Field Office Asheville Field Office Habitat Conservation Division Post Office Box 33726 160 Zillicoa Street Pivers Island Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Asheville, NC 28801 Beaufort, NC 28516 Telephone: (919) 856-4520 Telephone: (828) 665-1195 Telephone: (252) 728-5090 North Carolina State Agencies Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Telephone: (919) 733-1786 Fax: (919) 733-9959 Division of Water Quality Wetlands Restoration Program 1619 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1619 Telephone: (919) 733-5208 Fax: (919) 733-5321 State Historic Preservation Office Department Of Cultural Resources 4617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4617 Telephone: (919) 733-4763 Fax: (919) 715-2671 Division of Coastal Management 1638 Mail Service Center CAMA and NC Coastal Counties Beaufort Chowan Bertie Craven Hertford Pasquotank Hyde Pender Page 1 l of 12 Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans Telephone: (919) 733-2293 Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell Fax: (919) 733-1495 Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington NCWRC and NC Trout Counties Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga 3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes Telephone: (336) 769-9453 Burke Surry Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk 20830 Great Smoky Mtn. 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