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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS W. LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR February 12, 2001 SECRETARY
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Attention: Mr. Steve Lund, MS, WPS FEB f ^;
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151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
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Subject: Construction of Left Turn Lane on Eastbound NC 24-27-73 onto SR 1818 (Stony
Mountain Road), Stanly County, TIP No. SI-4405, State Project No. 8.1680601,
Federal Aid Project No. STP-24 (16)..
Dear Mr. Lund:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to construct a loft turn
lane on eastbound NC 24-27-73 onto SR 1818 (Stony Mountain Road) in Stanly County. The
purpose of this letter is to request authorization from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers under a
Section 404 Nationwide- Permit 23 and 33 to construct the project.
The project will require that the existing three foot by three foot box culvert be extended
approximately ten feet to accommodate the proposed widening of the current roadway. This
project will necessitate in-stream channel work. Traffic will be maintained in current pattern,
utilizing lane closures as necessary to facilitate the construction of the left turn lane.
The project has been described in a Categorical Exclusion (CE) Action Classification Form signed
by NCDOT on January 17, 2001, a copy of which is attached, and is being processed by the
Federal Highway Administration as a programmatic CE in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b).
Therefore, NCDOT does not anticipate requesting a Section 404 Individual Permit but proposes
to proceed under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23 in accordance with 61 Federal Re ig ster
65874, 65916, issued December 13, 1996.
Impacts to waters of the United States will result from project construction. There are no
wetlands present, although impacts to surface waters (intermittent channel not shown on USGS
maps) will occur. There will be 17 cubic yards of fill in surface as well as 10 feet of stream
channel lost from the culvert extension. A permit drawing is attached to this letter.
716 West Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 9 [phone] 9 Fax [phone]
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The NCDOT requests authorization from USACE under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 23 to
extend the existing box culvert an additional ten feet. Authorization under a Section 404
Nationwide Permit 33 is requested for potential temporary impacts associated with construction
of the aforementioned culvert extension.
If you have any questions or need any additional information concerning this project, please
contact Mr. Larry Thompson, Division Environmental Officer, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Benton G. Payne, P. E.
Division Engineer
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Enclosures (6)
cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ, Raleigh
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS, Asheville
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Raleigh
State Historic Preservation Office
Mr. David Harris, Area Roadside Engineer
Mr. Larry Thompson, R.S.
Mr. David Jarrett
010238
DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): NW-23, NW-33
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE
APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: NC Department of Transportation
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 718 W. Main Street
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Albemarle STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28001
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): NC 24-27-73 and SR 1818 (Stony Mountain Road)
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): (704)-982-0101
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Larry Thompson, R.S.
716 W. Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Stanly
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Albemarle
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.)
NC 24-27-73 at SR 1818 (Stony Mountain Road)
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed Tributary
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW),
WATER SUPPLY(WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ARE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?
YES [ ] NO [X]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP)
DESIGNATION:
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER
OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE
PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9A. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9B. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE: N/A
10A. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
EXCAVATION:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10B. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
WIDTH AFTER:
FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
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(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL ELEVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: 17 cubic yards of fill.
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 811" x 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY):
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: This is a safety improvement project
intended to reduce rear end accidents and to lessen congestion.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS):
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF
HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: February 12, 2001
16. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC(STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO [ ] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES [x] NO [ ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [ ] NO [x]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 1302 Marl Service Center,
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1302, TELEPHONE [phone].
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17. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL
MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21,
26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP.. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH
EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Rural, undeveloped.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED BY AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, AND
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION.
ER'S/AGENT'S S GNATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18G.))
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
TIP Project No.
State Project No.
Federal Project No.
SI-4405
8.1680601
STP-24 (16)
A. Project Description: (Include project scope and location and refer to the attached
project location map.)
CONSTRUCT A LEFT TURN LANE ON EASTBOUND NC 24-27-73 ONTO SR
1818 (STONY MOUNTAIN ROAD).
B. Purpose and Need:
TO REDUCE REAR END ACCIDENTS AND TO LESSON CONGESTION.
C. Proposed Improvements:
Circle one or more of the following Type II improvements which apply to the
project:
O Modernization of a highway by resurfacing. restoration. rehabilitation.
reconstruction. adding shoulders. or adding auxiliary lanes le.g.. parking.
weaving, turning, climbing).
a. Restoring. Resurfacinu. Rehabilitating. and Rec„rstru.:t_n_
pavement (-')R and 4R improvements)
b. Widening roadwav and shoulders withOdt Oddin_ throtr<gil ;ancs
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge. auxiliary. and turn lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts. inlets. and drainage pipes.
including; safety treatments
g Providing driveway pipes
h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than one through lane)
?. Highw•av safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the
installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersev t,,-De barriers and pier
protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median barriers
g. Improving intersections including relocation and/or realignment
h. Making minor roadway realignment
i. Channelizing traffic
j. Performing clear zone safety improvements including removing
hazards and flattening slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems. signals, and motorist aid
1. Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit
3. Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of
grade separation to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings.
a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing bridge approach slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no red lead paint), scour
repair, fender systems, and minor structural improvements
d. Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill)
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest areas.
6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-0f--way or for joint or limited use of
right-of-wav, where the proposed use does not have significant adverse
impacts.
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
8. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existinc zoning and located on or near
a street with adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and support
vehicle traffic.
y. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existinu rail and bus buildinis and
ancillary facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are
required and there is not a substantial increase in the number of users.
10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of
passenger shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street
improvements) when located in a commercial area or other high activity
center in which there is adequate street capacity for projected bus tragic.
11. Construction of rail storane and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and where there is no
significant noise impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes. advance land
acquisition loans under section 3(b) of the UNIT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a particular parcel or a limited
number of parcels. These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE only
where the acquisition will not limit the evaluation of alternatives,
including shifts in alignment for planned construction projects, which may
be required in the NEPA process. No project development on such land
may proceed until the NEPA process has been completed.
D. Special Project Information: (Include Environmental Commitments and Permits
Required.)
PROJECT WILL REQUIRE USE OF A NATIONWIDE 23 PERMIT. A
THREE FOOT BY THREE FOOT BOX CULVERT WILL NEED TO BE
EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY EIGHT FEET TO ACCOMMODATE THE
WIDENING OF THE EXISTING ROADWAY.
E. Threshold Criteria
The following evaluation of threshold criteria must be completed for Type II
actions
ECOLOGICAL YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact on any
unique or important natural resource? X
(2) Does the project involve habitat where federally
listed endangered or threatened species may occur? X
(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? ?
(4) If the project involves wetlands, is the amount of , IJ
permanent and/or temporary wetland taking less than
one-tenth (1/10) of an acre and have all practicable measures ?
to avoid and minimize wetland takings been evaluated? X
(5) Will the project require the use of U. S. Forest Service lands? ? D
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water resources be adversely
impacted by proposed construction activities: X
(7) Does the project involve waters classified as Outstanding Water
Resources (OWR) and/or High Quality Waters (HQW)? X
(8) Will the project require fill in waters of the United States
in any of the designated mountain trout counties? X
(9) Does the project involve any known underground storage
tanks (UST's) or hazardous materials sites? X
PERMITS AND COORDINATION YES NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA county. will the
project significantly affect the coastal zone and/or any
"Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC)? X?
(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act
resources?
(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be required? ? ?
(13) Will the project result in the modification of any existing
regulatory floodway? X
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(14) Will the project require any stream relocations or channel ?
changes.
SOCIAL. ECONOMIC. AND CULTURAL RESOURCES YES NO
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts to planned
growth or land use for the area?
(16) Will the project require the relocation of any family or
business? X
(17) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse
human health and environmental effect on any minority or
low-income population?
(18) If the project involves the acquisition of right of way, is the
amount of right of way acquisition considered minor? EO/
(19) Will the project involve any changes in access control?
(20) Will the project substantially alter the usefulness
and/or land use of adjacent property? X
(21) Will the project have an adverse effect on permanent ? j
local traffic patterns or community cohesiveness? X
(22) 1s the project included in an approved thoroughfare plan
and/or Transportation Improvement Proaram (and is.
therefore. in conformance with the Clean Air Act of 1990)'' ?
(23) Is the project anticipated to cause an increase in traffic
volumes? X
(214) Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing
roads, sta ffued construction. or on-site detours? X
(25) If the project is a bridge replacement project, will the bridge
be replaced at its existing location (along the existing facility)
and will all construction proposed in association with the
bridge replacement project be contained on the existing facility? N/A
(26) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or
environmental grounds concerning the project? X
(27) Is the project consistent with all Federal. State, and local laws
relating to the environmental aspects of the project? X
(28) Will the project have an "effect" on structures/propert ies
eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places. X
(29) Will the project affect any archaeological remains which are
important to history or pre-history? ? X
(30) Will the project require the use of Section 4(f) resources
(public parks. recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges,
historic sites, or historic bridges, as defined in Section 4(f)
of the U. S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966)? F X?
(3 I) Will the project result in any conversion of assisted public
recreation sites or facilities to non-recreation uses, as defined
by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act
of 1965, as amended? X
(32) Will the project involve construction in, across. or adjacent
to a river designated as a component of or proposed for
inclusion in the Natural System of Wild and Scenic Rivers? X?
F. Additional Documentation Reouired for Unfavorable Responses in Part E
(Discussion re`_arding all unfavorable responses in Part E should be provided
below. Additional supporting documentation may be attached. as necessary.)
U. CE Approval
TIP Project No.
State Project No.
Federal-Aid Project No.
Project Description: (Include project scope and location. Attach location map.)
THIS PROJECT WILL WIDEN APROXIMATELY FOUR FEET ON THE REST
SIDE AND EIGHT FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF NC 24-27-73 TO
ACCOMMODATE AN EASTBOUND LEFT TURN LANE INTO STONY MOUNTAIN
ROAD (SR 1818).
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: (Check one)
JRio TYPE II(A)
X TYPE II(B) 4w
Approved:
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Date
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Date Division Engineer
For Type II(B) projects only:
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Federal Highway Administration
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