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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010286 Ver 1_Complete File_20010226o?OF W ATF9PG Michael F. Easley Governor r William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Kerr T. Stevens Division of Water Quality April 11, 2001 Watauga County DWQ Project No. 010286 Bridge No. 235 on SR 1524 (Keller Lane) APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer NCDOT Division 11 P.O. Box 250 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Dear Mr. Slaughter: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 70 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to East Fork South Fork New River in order to replace Bridge No. 235 on SR 1524 (Keller Lane) in Watauga County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated 15 February 2001. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3289 corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. 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 with the accompanying 404 permit unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality 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). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. 1. In-stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the trout spawning season of October 15 through April 15, or as otherwise determined by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, to protect the egg and fry stages of trout from sedimentation during construction. 2. Storm water should be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and should not be routed directly into streams. 3. Sedimentation and Erosion Control Guidelines for Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 4B .0024) must be implemented prior to any ground-disturbing activities to minimize impacts to downstream aquatic resources. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil within S days of ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control. 4. The culvert required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profile is not altered (i.e. the depth of the channel should not be reduced by a widening of the streambed). Existing stream dimensions are to be maintained above and below locations of culvert extensions. 5. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) 919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/ Page 2 of 2 6. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 7. The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized. Under no circumstances should rock, sand or other materials be dredged from the wetted stream channel under authorization of this permit, except in the immediate vicinity of the culverts. 8. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be utilized for storm water sheet flow. 9. Use of rip-rap for bank stabilization is to be minimized; rather, native vegetation is to be planted when practical. If necessary, rip-rap should be limited to the stream bank below the high water mark, and vegetation should be used for stabilization above high water. 10. Rock silt screens at culvert outlets should be removed at project completion. 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919.733.1786. Sincerely, C?Y T. Stevens Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office NCDWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office Central Files "lt STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 4t" DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT GOVERNOR PHONE: 919-733-2520 SECRETARY March 29, 2001 Cynthia Van Der Wiele NCDENR, Division of Water Quality .000 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Subject: Response to additional information requested for the following projects: vlll'ri'dge#235onSR1524;DWQNo.010286 701C v9ridge #64 on SR 1408; DWQ No. 010278 6016 ,,R 1500 widening in Caldwell County; DWQ No. 012079 -4to IF Dear Mrs. Van Der Wiele: The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to grade, drain, base, and pave primarily along the existing roadway of SR 1500 (Blackberry Road) in Caldwell County. This project will require replacing three (3) wet cross lines as shown below: 1) Replace existing 40'x 48" CMP at station 32+05 with a 60'x 48" CMP. Zn 2) Replace existing 50'x 42" CMP at station 68+50 with a 60'x 42" CMP. to 3) Replace existing 40'x 72" CMP at station 129+80 with a 50'x 72" CUT. to New impacts to Bailey Camp Creek (C, Trout) at station 32+05 will be twenty (20) linear feet. New impacts to tributary "a" of the Yadkin River (C, Trout) at station 68+50 will be ten (10) linear feet. New impacts to tributary "b" of the Yadkin River (C, Trout) at station 129+80 will be ten (10) linear feet. This information is located on the erosion control plan however, it can be difficult to read sometimes due to poor photocopy quality. I will include this information in the cover letter from now on. Hopefully that will make things a little easier for everyone. The anticipated stream impacts for the replacement of Bridge #235 on SR 1524 with a 12'x 7' reinforced concrete box culvert will be 70 linear feet. The anticipated stream impacts for the replacement of Bridge #64 on SR 1408 with three (3) lines of 142" x 91" CSPA will be 50 linear feet. P. O. BOX 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659 PHONE (336) 667-9111 FAX (336) 667-4549 10. Cynthia Van Der Wiele SR 1500, Bridge #64 & Bridge #235 Page 2 March 29, 2001 We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please let me know. Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Heath Slaughter Division Environmental Officer Enclosures State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor DE William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director NC NR March 15, 2001 Mr. Heath Slaughter, NCDOT Division Environmental Officer P.O. Box 250 North Wilksboro, NC 28659 Re: Permit Application for Bridge # 235 on SR 1524; DWQ No. 010286 Permit Application for Bridge # 64 on SR 1408; DWQ No. 010278 Permit Application for SR 1500 widening (Caldwell Co.); DWQ No. 012079 Dear Mr. Slaughter The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for 401 Water Quality Certifications for the aforementioned projects. Review of your applications revealed the lack of necessary information required for making informed permit decisions. The permit applications were deficient in the following areas: The proposed impacts to the streams should be indicated in linear feet; these impacts should be measured from rip-rap to rip-rap. Therefore, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2h .0507(a)(5), we will have to place the permit applications on hold until we are supplied the necessary information. Furthermore, until the information is received by the NC Division of Water Quality, we request (by copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps of Engineers place these permit applications on hold. Hopefully, we can work together to expedite the processing of your permit applications. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Cynthia Van der Wiele at 919-733-5715. S'ncerely, cn R. Dorney titer Quality Ce ifj Kationogram cc: Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office Asheville Field Office, USACE Central Files Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%, recycled/10%, post consumer paper (ar(pioll"s STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNM TIPPETT GOVERNOR PHONE: 919-733-2520 SECRETARY February 15, 2001 Mr. Steve Lund U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office 0 '? p 2 Q Q 151 Patton Avenue, Room 143 Asheville, NC 28801 s C-) -< Subject: Nationwide Permit #14 E, Bridge #235 on SR 1524 ? r Watauga County, North Carolina o Dear Mr. Lund: The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Bridge Maintenance Unit, proposes to replace the existing substandard bridge #235 on SR 1524 (Keller Lane) with a 12' x 7' single barreled reinforced concrete box culvert. Due to the proposed work, we are requesting a 404 Nationwide Permit # 14. The current bridge crosses an unnamed tributary to the East Fork South Fork New River (DEM Class - WS IV Trout +). A stringent erosion and sedimentation control plan will be implemented and maintained during the project construction and every effort will be made to complete this project in a timely manner. Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheet with proposed erosion control measures, proposed box culvert information, a marked county map, a marked topography map and photographs. By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mr. Ron Linville, Mountain Region Coordinator, with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me. By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of this application package to Cynthia Van Der Wiele, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit, for her review. A $200.00 check is enclosed for the 401 certification processing fee. It is requested that any P. O. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659 PHONE (336) 667-9111 FAX (336) 667-4549 Mr. Steve Lund Bridge #235 on SR 1524 Page 2 February 15, 2001 comments related to the 401 certification be forwarded directly to the Corps with a copy sent to me. We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please let me know. Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Heath Slaughter Division Environmental Officer Enclosures cc: Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC Renee Gledhill-Earley, Environmental Review Coordinator, NCDCR Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (7 copies) Brian Cole, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer Dennis Bennett, Bridge Maintenance Engineer on 10286 DWQ ID: _ CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 14 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 MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPROTATION MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 250 SUBDIVISION NAME N/A CITY: North Wilkesboro STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28659 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Bridge #235 on SR 1524 (Keller Lane), Watauga County. 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) _ (WORK) (336) 667-9111 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer PO BOX 250 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 903-9236 LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Watauga - NEAREST TOWN: Boone SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) From US 421, turn south onto SR 1514, turn right onto SR 1523, turn right onto SR 1524. 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAMMVER: Unnamed tributary to East Fork South Fork New River. RIVER BASIN: New 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ® NO ? IF YES, EXPLAIN: DEM Classification: WS IV, Trout +. (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO X (c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES ? NO X IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: Approximately 0.2 acres in permitted areas. (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 0 Acres 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER : DRAINAGE_ TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: LENGTH BEFORE: _ FT AFTER:- FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): _ FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: _ PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X CHANNEL EXCAVATION: _ CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: Replacing existing bridge with 12' x 7' concrete box culvert. 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY) Replacing existing bridge with 12' x 7' concrete box culvert. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Improvement of existing stream crossing. 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) N/A 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: By copy of this application. 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA, WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED By copy of this application. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ® 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 ? NO (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ? IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE I INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? (f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1. 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Due to the proposed work, we are requesting a 404 Nationwide Permit #14. The current bridge crosses an unnamed tributary to the East Fork South Fork New River (DEM Class - WS IV Trout +). A stringent erosion and sedimentation control plan will be implemented and maintained during the project construction and every effort will be made to complete this project in a timely manner. Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheet with proposed erosion control measures, proposed box culvert information, a marked county map, a marked topography map and photographs. By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mr. Ron Linville, Mountain Region Coordinator, with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me. By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of this application package to Cynthia Van Der Wiele, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit, for her review. A $200.00 check is enclosed for the 401 certification processing fee. It is requested that any rn? n -< m -C rn m .? 0 --i P. O. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659 PHONE (336) 667-9111 FAX (336) 667-4549 Mr. Steve Lund Bridge #235 on SR 1524 Page 2 February 15, 2001 comments related to the 401 certification be forwarded directly to the Corps with a copy sent to me. We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please let me know. Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Heath Slaughter Division Environmental Officer Enclosures cc: Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC Renee Gledhill-Earley, Environmental Review Coordinator, NCDCR Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (7 copies) Brian Cole, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer Dennis Bennett, Bridge Maintenance Engineer 0,10936 DWQ ID: - CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERNUT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 0) 14 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 MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPROTATION 2. MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 250 SUBDIVISION NAME N/A CITY: North Wilkesboro STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28659 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Bridge #235 on SR 1524 (Keller Lane), Watauga County, 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) _ (WORK) (336) 667-9111 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer PO BOX 250 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 903-9236 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Watauga - NEAREST TOWN: Boone SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) From US 421, turn south onto SR 1514, turn right onto SR 1523, turn right onto SR 1524. 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAMIRIVER: Unnamed tributary to East Fork South Fork New River. RIVER BASIN: New 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ® NO ? IF YES, EXPLAIN: DEM Classification: WS IV, Trout +. (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO X (c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES E] NO X IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: Approximately 0.2 acres in permitted areas. (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 0 Acres 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER: DRAINAGE_ TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: LENGTH BEFORE: _ FT AFTER: _ FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): _ FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: _ PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X CHANNEL EXCAVATION: _ CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER Replacing existing brid-ge with 12' x 7' concrete box culvert. 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY) Replacing existing bridge with 12' x 7' concrete box culvert. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Improvement of existing stream crossing. 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) N/A 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: By copy of this application. 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA, WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED By copy of this application. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ® 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 ? NO (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ? IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (c) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? (o IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, AND 3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, 2421'7?e ZZ?- OWNER'S/AGENTS SIG TURE Z l3 n DATE (AGENTS SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS PROVIDED). BOONE AND VICINITY i r; ? ? ?? Ches Mcuta?\\ - - JJ \1 \' i 1 l A ez 4 "N + 1 \ \ \\N' 1`\ JN?6??1 U. 4 . ? . i A? ?? „G? 1 ,? ? ??1 ? 'V? .? !? ?/ (/, / GYIIaOnf? ??.?? ?'. it ? ? ? ?,/ ( ` /? 1 (?(? ?? ??(, ??? -? }??ke IAO tttaul \ \ ?? ? ? '?v11 ?`??/ Iris', /?'??? \`'? ? /, '.?"?_??? / ?:'.\?'? ?- ? ? I 7 ??7? ?: ,?'s? )/?r' `_ / _ -_? !1 ? \?• / l/l /o`„C /U7G % 1 ? \? I//????,?s?^.o=va. a. - Boon?'"r'??? ??. `1? ? r S'' 1 \,\1w??1ri4_??\_?l 'Ma{-y?.1 ?. ? ?Ki/ 1?0? --_ _ ?? 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Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT GOVERNOR PHONE: 919-733-2520 SECRETARY November 6, 2001 Mrs. Jean Manuele U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27615 Subject: Permit Modification Requesting Nationwide Permit #3 & #33 Bridge #235 on SR 1524 Watauga County, North Carolina Project Number: 5.7052017 Dear Mrs. Manuele: The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to replace the existing substandard bridge #235 with a new single span bridge. Rip-rap stabilization impacts will total 20 linear feet or less. New stream impacts = 20 In. feet. ** Please note that our initial plans for this site involved replacing the existing bridge with a 12'x 7' concrete box culvert. We have already received all necessary permits to conduct that work (see attachments). However, since that time, an adjacent property owner backed out of his right- of-way agreement with us. As a result, we must replace the existing substandard bridge with a new bridge instead of using the culvert. Therefore, we are requesting that a NW #3 & #33 be issued to replace the NW #14 that we already have. The replacement of bridge #235 will require temporary dewatering. An impervious sandbag dike will be constructed upstream of the existing bridge. Stream flow will be placed into a temporary diversion pipe in order to keep the construction area dry. Any dirty water located inside the construction area will be pumped into a silt bag. The dewatered area will total approximately 320 square feet or 0.008 acres. Once the new structure is in place, the impervious dike will be removed and the stream will flow freely under the new bridge. C-) P. 0. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659 Fri PHONE (336) 667-9111 FAx (336) 667-4549 .=- D -? Mrs. Jean Manuele Bridge #235 on SR 1524 Page 2 November 6, 2001 Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States in the New River Basin. Bridge #235 crosses an unnamed tributary of the East Fork of the South Fork New River (Class: WS-IV, Trout +). The Division 11 Environmental Officer reviewed this project for the presence of threatened and endangered species on February 10, 2001. The subject project has been determined to have no effect on any listed threatened or endangered plant or animal species. Historic compliance work will be scheduled and concurrence with the State Historic Preservation Office will be obtained if required. Since we are proposing to replace the existing bridge with a new bridge, the minor modifications proposed in this application should not remove or degrade existing water quality uses. Minimum fill will be placed in any buffer area and all appropriate BMPs will be used. Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets, a marked county map, a marked topography map and photographs. By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mr. Ron Linville, Mountain Region Coordinator, with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me. We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please let me know. Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, ;07??? ,,/ Heath Slaughter Division Environmental Officer Enclosures cc: Jean Manuele, US Army Corps of Engineers (1 additional copy) . Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC ,t'ynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (2 copies) R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer Dennis Bennett, Bridge Maintenance Engineer Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. i 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: NW #3 & NW #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: North Carolina Department of Transportation Mailing Address: P. O. Box 250, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Telephone Number: (336) 903-9236 Fax Number: (336) 903-9239 E-mail Address: hslau hndot.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: Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer Company Affiliation: North Carolina Department of Transportation Mailing Address: P. O. Box 250, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Telephone Number: (336) 903-9236 Fax Number: (336) 903-9239 E-mail Address: hslaug hter a, dot.state.nc.us 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: Bridge 4235 on SR 1524, Keller Lane 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 5.7052017 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A 4. Location County: Watauga Nearest Town: Boone Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Boone, travel south on US 321. Turn left onto SR 1602. Turn right onto SR 1636. Continue straight ahead onto SR 1524. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): UTM: 17 443422E 4004762N (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: Residential/Farm 7. Property size (acres): Approximately 0.03 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT of the East Fork of the South Fork New River (Class: WS-IV, Trout +). 9. River Basin: New (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: Improve existing stream crossing. 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Trackhoe/bac_khoe, dump trucks. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Residential/Farm 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. Prior issued permits: NW 414 action ID#: 200130533 401 Certification: DWO Project No. 010286 (see attachments and cover letter) 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: N/A VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 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*** N/A * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditchinn/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:/Av\?Av.fema.2ov. *** 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 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0 acres 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) Bridge 4235 Bridge Replacement 0 feet UT of East Fork SFNR 6 feet Perennial Bridge #235 Temporary Dewatering 60 feet UT of East Fork SFNR 6 feet Perennial Bridge 4235 Miscellaneous pla c rip-rap for ment stabilization 20 feet UT of East Fork SFNR 6 feet Perennial * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but arc not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and afler, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, eta), excavation, ditching/straightcning, 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 arc available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usRs.-,o v. Several Internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., wwlv.topozone.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 201n. ft. of new impacts. Page 6 of 12 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 V ) dy (if applic able) Type of Waterbody (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc. N/A ' List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not umtted to: tut, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, cte. 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.): N/A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local storm-water 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. Replacing the existing substandard bridge with a new bridge has minimized permanent impacts. By utilizing the erosion control measures as shown in the attached drawings, adverse impacts to streams in the area will be minimized. Page 7 of 12 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.ne.us/ncwetiands/stnn,fzide.html. 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. N/A Page 8 of 12 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 litif)://li2o.enr.stite.nc.iis/NvM/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): 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 (federaUstate/local) land? Yes ® 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 (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 213 .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: Page 9 of 12 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 3U feet perpendicular tiom 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. 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. All annronriate best management practices for sediment and erosion control will be implemented during 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. XM. 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 Page 10 of 12 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 Signat?Ve 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: (828) 271-4854 Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain Fax: (828) 271-4858 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: (919) 876-8441 Davidson Guilford Person Warren Fax: (919) 876-5283 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: (252) 975-1616 Chowan Hertford Pasquotank Fax: (252) 975-1399 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 Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson Telephone: (910) 2514511 Columbus Moore Sampson Pitt Tyrrell Washington Wayne Union Watauga Yancey Wilson Yadkin "Croatan National Forest Only Page 11 of 12 Action Id. 20013033 County: Watauga GENERAL PERiINUT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION Property owner: North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division 11 Address: Attn: Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer, Post Office Box 250, N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Telephone No.: (336) 667-9111 Size and Location of project (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): Bridge No. 235 on SR 1524 (Keller Lane) over an unnamed tributary to the East Fork New River east of Boone, Watauga County Description of Activity: Replace Bridge No. 235 with a 12' x 7' single barrel concrete box culvert. SPECIAL CONDITION: All conditions of the attached North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission letter of May 31, 2001 are hereby incorporated as special conditions of this permit. Applicable Law: Y Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C.1344). (check all that apply) Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899). Authorization: Regional General Permit Number. 14 Nationwide Permit Number. Your work is authorized by this Regional General (RGP) or Nationwide Permit (NWP) provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. If your activity is subject to Section 404 (if Section 404 block above is checked), before beginning work you must also receive a Section 401 water quality certification from the N.C. Division of Environmental Management, telephone (919) 733-1786. Please read and carefully comply with the attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation of the conditions of the RGP or the NWP referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action. This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work. If there are any questions regarding this authorization or any of the conditions of the General Permit or Nationwide Permit, please contact the Corps Regulatory Official specified below. Date July 20, 2001 Corps Regulatory Official Steven Lund Expiration Date of Verification July 20, 2003 Telephone No. (828) 271-7980 SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FOR-`IS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., (MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORA, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE. U.S. ARINIY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILINIINGTON DISTRICT CESAW Forth 591 Revised July 1995 T pG > D W O 'C Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Kerr T. Stevens Division of Water Quality April 11, 2001 Watauga County DWQ Project No. 010286 Bridge No. 235 on SR 1524 (Keller Lane) APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer NCDOT Division 11 P.O. Box 250 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Dear Mr. Slaughter: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 70 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to East Fork South Fork New River in order to replace Bridge No. 235 on SR 1524 (Keller Lane) in Watauga County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated 15 February 2001. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3289 corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. 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 regulatipns. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality 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). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. 1. In-stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the trout spawning season of October 15 through April 15, or as otherwise determined by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, to protect the egg and fry stages of trout from sedimentation during construction. 2. Storm water should be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and should not be routed directly into streams. 3. Sedimentation and Erosion Control Guidelines for Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 413 .0024) must be implemented prior to any ground-disturbing activities to minimize impacts to downstream aquatic resources. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil within 5 days of ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control. 4. The culvert required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profile is not altered (i.e. the depth of the channel should not be reduced by a widening of the streambed). Existing stream dimensions are to be maintained above and below locations of culvert extensions. 5. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) 919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/ 6. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 7.' The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized. Under no circumstances should rock, sand or other materials be dredged from the wetted stream channel under authorization of this permit, except in the immediate vicinity of the culverts. 8. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be utilized for storm water sheet flow. 9. Use of rip-rap for bank stabilization is to be minimized; rather, native vegetation is to be planted when practical. If necessary, rip-rap should be limited to the stream bank below the high water mark, and vegetation should be used for stabilization above high water. 10. Rock silt screens at culvert outlets should be removed at project completion. 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919.733.1786. Sincerely, T. Stevens F Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office NCDWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office Central Files BOONE AND VICINITY ..;fit TopoZone - The Web's Topographic Map Page 1 of 1 l f ((?? ? 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