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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 26, 2001
Martin County
DWQ Project No. 011322
APPROVAL for 401Water Quality Certification
Mr. Don Conner, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 1
PO Box 850
Edenton, NC 27932
Dear Mr. Conner:
You have our approval, as described in your application dated August 29, 2001, and in accordance with the
attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill material in 0.034 acres of wetlands for the purpose
of paving and widening SR 1540 from SR 1535 to SR 1539 in Martin County. The project shall be
constructed in accordance with your application dated August 29, 2001. After reviewing your application,
we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3106. This
certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Number 18 issued by the Corps of Engineers. 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.) Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return 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.
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. -
Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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 919-733-5694, or Deborah Sawyer at 252-
946-6481.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
DWQ Washington Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
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Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIO u' LITYSECTI(
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
August 29, 2001
United States Army Corps of Engineers 0 1 1 3 2 2
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Attention: Mike Bell, PWS
Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1540 (Sim Daniels Road) from SR
1535 to SR 1539 in Martin County under a Nationwide 18.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR
1540 (Sim Daniels Road) from SR 1535 to SR 1539 in Martin County. SR 1131 is an
unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a paved roadway. Total project length is 0.6
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. Sim Daniels Road is scheduled to be paved in the 2000-2001 Secondary
Roads Construction Program. The purpose and need is to provide a safe, efficient
roadway serving as the access to the rural community located on SR 1540. The new
roadway width and the eventual addition of pavement will greatly increase the safety of
the traveling public. SR 1540 currently consists of a gravel surface. Maintenance
activities are also considered. Gravel roads require re-grading a minimum of 10 to 15
times per year. This may be increased depending on weather patterns and traffic usage.
The frequency of maintenance is reduced after conversion from a gravel to a paved travel
surface.

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August 29, 2001
Mr. Bell
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States
in the Roanoke Basin. The project crosses one perennial tributary to Hardison Mill
Creek. The jurisdictional site is located on the site plans and labeled site 1. There will be
no stream impacts.
One continuous wetland crossing will be impacted by this project. Impacts to
wetlands associated with roadside shoulder and ditch construction are anticipated to be
less than 0.01 acres.
LOCATION WETLAND IMPACT IMPACT IMPACT
STATION # TYPE Linear Feet Sq Feet ACRES
12+07 to 15+80 PF06 373 1481 0.034
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
Avoidance: All wetlands or surface waters not affected by the project will be
protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or
storage of construction supplies will be allowed in or near wetlands or surface waters.
Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at
jurisdictional sites. No ditches will be constructed in wetland areas deeper than existing
ditches. Strict Enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management
Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project
construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the
Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. at
these sites.
Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in less than
0.01 acres of total impacts to waters of the U.S., therefore no mitigation is required.
Impacts have been minimized to the maximum extent possible during the design process.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
The construction of the project involves one wetland area within the Roanoke
River Watershed. This watershed is not subject to riparian buffer rules.
Dewatering
The NCDOT will not dewater during the construction of the project.
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August 29, 2001
Mr. Bell
Regulatory Review
By copy of this letter, NCDOT requests review from the State Historic Preservation
Office that there is no effect to any National Register or Study-listed properties within the
subject projects Area of Potential Effects.
Initial review of Natural Heritage data and a habitat field review shows no effect of
threatened or endangered species found in Martin County. By copy of this letter,
NCDOT requests review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the N.C.
Wildlife Resource Commission representatives for the presence of any listed threatened
and endangered species, and the likelihood of adverse impacts to any such listed species
by the proposed project.
Permit Issues
The purpose of this letter is to request authorization under Section 404 Nationwide Permit
(NWP) 18, Minor Discharge. Notification for the use of this NWP to the USACE is
required for this project, for although the discharge associated with the project is less than
0.10 acre, the project does require impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands).
Also, notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for Section
401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. 3289 is required for this project. NCDOT will
comply with all conditions associated with this NWP and WQC.
Summary
NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1540 in Martin County. There are no
stream impacts associated with this project. One continuous wetland will be impacted
consisting of bottomland hardwood (PF06) wetlands totaling for a total of 0.034 acres.
The project is located in the Roanoke River Basin. The NCDOT will adhere to all
applicable Section 404 NWPs and Section 401 WQCs conditions. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Kristen Shacochis at (252)
482-7977.
Sincerely,
Don Conner, PE
Division Engineer ?,.
Kristen Shacochis, M.S.
Division One Environmental Officer
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August 29, 2001
Mr. Bell
cc: Tom McCartney, USFWS
John Hennessy, NCDWQ
David Cox, NCWRC
Sarah Winslow, NMF
Heather Fernbach, NCDOT Historical Architecture
Gretchen Byrum, P.E., NCDOT
Office Use Only: 01 1 3 2 2 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
EJ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 18
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Kristen Shacochis, NC DOT Environmental Officer
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 850 Edenton NC 27932
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: Kshacochis(&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:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: SR 1540, Martin County Secondary Road Project
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Martin County Nearest Town: Smithwick
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The entire unpaved section of SR
1540 Martin County (Slim Daniels Road) located between Smithwick and Roberson Store.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):N 35 42.788 W 76 58.893
(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: rural
7. Property size (acres): 0.6 miles long
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Hardison Mill Creek
9. River Basin: Roanoke
(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.ne.us/admin/maps/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Upgrade gravel road to paved road as
mandated by State Law (GS-136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-44.8, 136-44.9).
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: bulldozers, dumptrucks, motor
graders
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: rural/agriculture
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 past permits obtained
V. Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the
anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current
application: no future permits 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
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included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
1 Fill 0.034 Yes Zero Forested Wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 0.08 acres in ROW
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.034
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:
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 map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
None

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): E] 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.
Wetland impacts are unavoidable due to wetlands being on both sides of the road. Wetland
impacts have been minimized by utilizing a 25 foot right of way rather than the standard 30 foot
right of way. New ditches will not be dug deeper than existing ditches.
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.htrnl.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Mitigation is not required.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrt)/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes E] No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes F_? No
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes 0 No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
No mitigation required.
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.
Fill to create road shoulder will increase the width of the road between three and 14 feet.
Impervious surface area will increase by 22,176 square feet (0.51 acres) for all 0.6 miles of the
project
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes [:] No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
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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).
NC DOT plans to construct this secondary road as soon as all permits are obtained. No other
constraints are on this project.
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Applicant/Age6es Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Telephone: [phone] Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Fax: [phone] Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Pitt
Tyrrell
Washington
Wayne
Union
Watauga
Yancey
Wilson
Yadkin
*Croatan National Forest Only
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site : SR 1540 (Sim Daniels Road) Date : 5/30/01
Applicant/Owner : Department of Transportation County: Martin
Investigator : Kristen Shacochis, Environmental Officer State : NC
Normal Circumstances? Yes Community ID PF06
Significantly Disturbed (atypical)? No Transect ID : 1
Potential Problem Area? No Plot ID : 1
VFr:FTAT1nN
Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind. Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind.
Liquidambar styraciflua T FAC+
Quercus phellos T FACW-
Juncus effusus H FACW+
Sambucus canadensis S FACW-
Gallium spp. h
Remarks:
Percent Dominance 100.0%
FAC Neutral Test 100.0 Rio
HYUKULUGY
Recorded Data (described below): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gaug Prima D'
Aerial Photographs: Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Other:
Depth of Surface Water in
Depth of Saturated Soil 10 in
Depth to FreeWater in Pit in
D Secondary:
Soil Series: Bibb Drainage Class: frequently flooded/poorly drained
Soil Taxonomy Fluvaquent Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes
Profile Description: Matrix Mottle Mottle Texture, Concertions
Depth (in.) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-2 0
2-10 A 10 YR 3/2 10 YR 5/2 Common Loam
10-12 B 10 YR 4/1 Loam
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
DETERMINATION
Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Criteria met? Yes Remarks:
Is Hydrology Criteria met? Yes
Is Hydric Soils Criteria met Yes
Is Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes