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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality

DWQ Project No.: p1030? County:
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Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification
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Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or
the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
- !? , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to
be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer
Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature-. lp `7 ac Date:
Agent's Certification
1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to
be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer
Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
1, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e.,
Engineer, Landscape Architect. Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized
to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee hereby state
that, to the best of my abilities. due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction
such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials.
Signature Registration No. Date
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), h"p://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
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O?oF W a rF19 pG Michael F. Easley .
Governor
co D La r William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
May 22, 2001
Watauga County
DWQ Project No. 010306
SR 1351A (Castle Ford Road)
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
unnamed tributaries of South Fork New River with 85 linear feet of culvert extensions and 21 linear feet
of rip rap in order to improve SR 1351A (Castle Ford Road) in Watauga County. The project should be
constructed in accordance with your application dated 26 February 2001 (and the additional information
received on May 9, 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. Storm water should be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and should not be routed directly
into streams.
2. 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
15 days of ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control.
3. 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.
4. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
5. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be regularly inspected and maintained
to prevent conta urination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials.
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/
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6. 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.
7. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be utilized for storm
water sheet flow.
8. 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.
9. 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,
Stevens
Attachment #?. 7 1
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
NCDWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Jennifer Frye _
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: I arry Cable
Date: 5/1 Q/2001
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT - SR 1351-A
Project Number 01 0308
Recvd From DOT
Received Date 3/2101 Recvd By Region 4/15/2001
Project Type culvert crossings
County Watauga
County2
Region Winston-Salem
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
14 Stream O Y O N F- 10-1-(31.5) ? HQW 50,70E F- 106.OC
Y ON
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y ON Did you request more Info? *Y ON
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? O Y O N
Is Mitigation required? O Y OQ N Recommendation: Q Issue O Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 361643 Longitude (ddmmss) 813446
Comments:
Request for more information sent by RO on 4/21/01. Info. received on 5/9/01.
Impacts are 85 LE of culvert extensions and 21 LF of rip-rap.
The WSRO recommends that this WO Certification be issued,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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DWQ ID: _ CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 14 ,ff*,
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION 'ft/
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):
SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road), Watauga County.
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) _ (WORK) [phone]
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
[phone]
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, travel
north on SR 1357 to SR 1353 to SR 1351.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed tributaries to the South Fork New River (Class
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 E] IF YES, EXPLAIN: DEM Classification C, HQW.
(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 0.7 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 (1F 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 RESULTFROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: _ PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X_
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
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 I 1 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Grade, drain base and pave SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road). Replace six (6) existing wet pipes and extend
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Improvement of SR 1351-A, in Watauga County.
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 CONTACTTHE 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,
WIIICI I MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED By copy of this
application.
17. DOES TIIE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT TIIE 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 E] 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 [phone].
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 ALI, WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38).
ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENTAND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON
THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE I INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF I 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 TI IF 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 TILE 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 1S CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM,
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OWNER'S/AdhNT'S SI ATURE
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DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
I have attached 7 copies of the PCN Form for SR 1351-A, Castle Ford Road, Watauga
County. 1 neglected to include this document with the initial permit application dated
February 26, 2001. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Heath Slaughter
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Heath Slaughter, NCDOT
Division Environmental Officer
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5202
Dear Mr. Slaughter:
NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 13, 2001
DWQ # 010308
Watauga County
On March 2, 2001 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of some
information regarding your plan to fill streams for the purpose of improving SR 1351-A (Castle
Ford Road) in Watauga County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these streams.
Please enclose the application form that must be completed for all Nationwide Permit
applications as you noted in your cover letter.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions or would require copies of
our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when this
information is received. If we do not hear from you by writing within three (3) we will assume
you no longer want to pursue the project and will consider it withdrawn.
incerel
o n R. orney
Cc: Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Corps of Engineers
File Copy
Central Files
Cynthia Van Der Wiele
Beth Barnes
Wetlands/401 Unit • 4401 Reedy Creek Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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DWQ ID: - CORPS ACTION ID: _ . i
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NA'T'IONWIDE 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):
SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road), Watauga County.
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) _ (WORK) [phone]
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
[phone]
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE,):
COUNTY: Watau.2a - NEAREST TOWN: Boone
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) From US 421, travel
north on SR 1357 to SR 1353 to SR 1351.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed tributaries to the South Fork New River (Class
RIVER BASIN: New
7. (a) IS PROJECT LOC'A'TED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY 1VATERS (11QW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-11)? YES ® NO E] IF YES, EXPLAIN: DEM Classification C, HQW.
(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
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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 0.7 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, : TOTAI, 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:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND 1S 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)
Grade, drain base and pave SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road). Replace six (6) existing wet pipes and extend
one nine.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Improvement of SR 1351-A, in Watauga County.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT TI-IIS 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 PERMITAREA 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,
WIECII 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 TI IE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO
(b) IF YES, HAS TIIF, 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 [phone].
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 PI IOTOGRAPI I OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
(c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENTOF THE DELINEATION LINE.
(d) ATTACI I A COPY OF 1-1 117 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
(c) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
(f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
SIGNI"D AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF T'IIE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2. EITHER THE, ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
(IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM,
OWNER'S/A6ENT'?S SI ATURE
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DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
February 26, 2001
Mr. Steve Lund
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801
Subject: Nationwide Permit #14
SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road)
Watauga County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Lund:

The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to grade, drain, base, and pave primarily
along the existing roadway of SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road) in Watauga County. This project
will require replacing six (6) wet cross lines and the extension of one cross line as shown below.
1) Replace existing 30'x 24" CMP at station 14+40 with a 50'x 24" CMP.
2) Replace existing 40'x 36" CMP at station 18+50 with a 50'x 36" CMP.
3) Replace existing 40'x 24" CMP at station 22+75 with a 50'x 36" CMP.
4) Replace existing 40'x 36" CMP at station 28+40 with a 50'x 36" CMP.
5) Replace existing 35'x 48" CMP at station 30+00 with a 50'x 48" CMP.
6) Replace existing 30'x 18" CMP at station 46+60 with a 40'x 18" CMP.
7) Extend existing 50'x 36" CMP at station 41+50 by ten (10) feet.
Please note that the crossings at stations'1-4+ and 30+00 are on the same unnamed tributary to
the South Fork New River (Class C, HQW). The remaining wet cross lines are on different
unnamed tributaries (see attached sketch).
Any widening of the existing roadway will be directed away from any adjacent creek whenever
possible with minimum fill placed in the buffer area. The total project length is approximately 1.1
zniles. Due to the proposed work, we are requesting a 404 Nationwide Permit #14.
Cb
ttached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, an sheet with proposed erosion control
-asures, a stream crossing sketc a mare county map and a marked topography map.
P. 0. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone] PAYMENT
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Mr. Steve Lund
SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road)
Page 2
February 26, 2001
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.
By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mr. Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental
Engineer, comment on this project.
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
comments related to the 401 certification be forwarded directly to the Corps.
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
Brian Cole, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Renee Gledhill-Earley, Environmental Review Coordinator, NCDCR
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (7 copies)
R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer
Martin Bolick, District Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Johnny Brown, County Maintenance Engineer
Vanessa Patrick, PD&EA
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Heath Slaughter, NCDOT
Division Environmental Officer
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5202
Dear Mr. Slaughter:
4 00
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 13, 2001
DWQ # 010308
Watauga County
On March 2, 2001 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of some
information regarding your plan to fill streams for the purpose of improving SR 1351-A (Castle
Ford Road) in Watauga County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these streams.
Please enclose the application form that must be completed for all Nationwide Permit
applications as you noted in your cover letter.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions or would require copies of
our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in accordance
, egln when this
with 15A NCAC 211 .0505(c). The processing time for this applicatFirce
information is received. If we do not hear from you by writing within (3)
e will assume
ou no er want to ursue the ro'et and will consider it withdrawn.
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y pursue P J incero n R. orney

Cc: Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Corps of Engineers
File Copy
Central Files
Cynthia Van Der Wiele
Beth Barnes
Wetlands/401 Unit • 4401 Reedy Creek Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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DWQ ID: - CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT P) 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:,IOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC
27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OW IER'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):
SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road), Watauga County.
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) _ (WORT:) [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
PO BOX 250
North Wilkesboro, ITC 28659
[phone]
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGIZAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Watauga - NEAREST TOWN: Boone
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) From US 421, travel
north on SR 1357 to SR 1353 to SR 1351.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed tributaries to the South Fork New River (Class
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-1I)? YES ® NO ? IF YES, EXPLAIN: DEM Classification C, HQW.
(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 0.7 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 (1F 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:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND 1S 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; 31/2 BY i l DRAWINGS ONLY)
Grade, drain base and pave SR 1351-A (Castle Ford Road). Replace six (6) existing wet pipes and extend
one nine.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Improvement of SR 1351-A, in Watauga County.
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 NvILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL NLARINE 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 TIIE 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. CIfRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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) ATTACII A COPY OF THE STOI MWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
(c) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
(o IF APPLICABLE, WHAT 1S PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTI IORIZATION 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 TIIE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY 1S CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM, OWNER'S/AGENT'S SI ATURE

/CF L
DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
[Fwd: DWQ No. 010308 NCDOT SR 1351A Watauga Co.]
Subject: [Fwd: DWQ No. 010308 NCDOT SR 1351A Watauga Co.]
Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 16:10:13 -0400
From: Cynthia Van Der Wiele <[e-mail]>
Organization: NCDWQ 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
To: [e-mail], [e-mail]
Subject: Re: DWQ No. 010308 NCDOT SR 1351A Watauga Co.
Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 16:06:20 -0400
From: Jennifer Frye <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR Water Quality
To: Cynthia Van Der Wiele <[e-mail]>
I sent Heath a Request for more info. on April 27 and put the project on
hold until that info is received. I inform Cyndi whenever I put a
project on hold and so, I am assuming that someone in your office enters
that into Filemaker (I don't have the access to mark a project on hold).
Let me know if you have any questions
Cynthia Van Der Wiele wrote:
> Hiya Jennifer,
> I just got handed this project as being on the tardy list. I think I
> faxed a copy of it to you not too long ago.
> Let me know what's up. Drop dead date is May 19th.
> Cynthia
Jennifer Serafin Frye
Division of Water Quality
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: 336-771-4608 ext. 275 Fax: [phone]
Cynthia Van Der Wiele <[e-mail]>
Environmental Specialist
NCDWQ 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
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