20010503 Ver 1_Complete File_20010406

Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
May 8, 2001
Yancey County
DWQ Project # 010503
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Roger Bryan, NCDOT
Division 13 Environmental Officer
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, NC 28802
Dear Mr. Bryan:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill material in 60 linear feet of streams for the purpose of bridge replacement
at Bridge 154, SR 1419 as described in your application dated April 3, 2001. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3289. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 14
when the Corps of Engineers issues it. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment
and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Water shed
regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit
expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your
application except as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you
may be required to send us 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 conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre,
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. The two proposed culverts shall be offset by at least one invert of foot to allow bankful
flow to stay in the main channel.
2. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ that all the work included in the 401
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached
form and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an
adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter.
To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless
you ask for a hearing.
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Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
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-
9646.
Attachment
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Asheville DWQ Regional Office
File copy
Central Files
Todd St. John
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Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
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1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Wanda Frazier
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: Forrest Westall
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT - Bridge 154 on Sr 1419 County Yancey
Project Number 01 0503 County2
Recvd From DOT Region Asheville
Received Date 4/6/01 Recvd By Region
Project Type bridge replacement ` tldo ` 0
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME
14 Stream O OO N F_ 7-2-63-11 C ? 40,306. F__ F- 60
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MitigationType Type Acres Feet
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Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y ON Did you request more Info? O Y ON
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? O Y OQ N
Is Mitigation required? O Y 0 N Recommendation: O Issue Q Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 355826 Longitude (ddmmss) 821745
Comments:
Issue certification with following conditions: Project proposes to replace the existing timber bridge
(16'x 18') with two flat bottom arch pipes (2@95" x 67".) with headwalls. The total ion a length will be
60 linear feet. The culvert inverts are imposed to be installed below existing streambed to insure
aquatic life pasage within the stream. It is requested that the culverts be offset. so that the bottom
elevation of one culvert is higher than the other. This will allow the stream to receive bankfull flow
during high water flow periods,
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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
PO BOX 3279, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802
April 3, 2001
Mr. Steve Lund
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801-5006 010503
Subject: Nationwide Permit #14
Bridge 154, SR 1419
Yancey County, NC
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Dear Mr. Lund: C7
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I have enclosed a straight-line diagram, a PCN application for NWP #14, and a location rri
map relative to the bridge replacement project on SR 1419, Yancey County, NC. o
We propose to replace the existing timber bridge with two flat bottom arch pipes. The
total pipe length will be 60 feet. The current structure is in poor condition and needs
replacement. Construction activities will be conducted from dry work areas whenever
possible. Existing channel morphology will be maintained upstream and downstream of
the culverts. Culverts will be installed to insure aquatic life passage. Riparian vegetation
will be reestablished along disturbed areas associated with project.
No federally listed species (threatened or endangered) or critical habitats will be affected
by the proposed project.
By copy of this letter, we request Mr. Owen Anderson, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission Mountain Region Coordinator, to comment directly to the Corps
concerning the permit request.
Erosion control measures will be employed from the "Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Guidelines for Division Maintenance Operations" and reviewed by Mr. W. Neil Trivette,
Area Roadside Environmental Engineer.

Mr. Steve Lund
Page -2 Bridge 154, Yancey County
April 3, 2001
By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of the application package to
Cynthia Van der Wiele, NC DENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit for
review. A $200.00 check is enclosed for application processing. Please forward
comments directly to the Corps with copy to Division 13 Environmental Officer.
Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. If you have any
questions or information needs, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Rog r D. Bryan
Division 13 Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: F.D. Martin, P.E.
Larry J. Cordell
Owen Anderson
Cynthia Van der Wiele
Neil Trivette
DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE 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). PLEASE PRINT
OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: N.C. Department of Transportation
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3279
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Asheville STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28802
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
Bridge 154 (SR 1419) Yancey County
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Yance - NEAREST TOWN: Day Book
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) Bridge 154 is located off
of SR 1416 between NC 197 and Jacks Creek Road (SR 1336).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Mine For RIVER BASIN: French Broad
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 X IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(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'?
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES E:1 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: 0.01
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.0
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER :
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.0
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 60 FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 10 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 0.5 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:
1 1. 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?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
We propose to replace the existing timber bridQe(16'x 181 with two flat bottom arch pipes (20) 95"x67")
with headwalls The total pipe length will be 60 linear feet. The culvert inverts will be installed below
existing streambed to insure aquatic life passage within the stream. Mechanical equipment may include
excavator and trucks.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To replace a bridge in poor condition with arch pipes.
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: N/A
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 N/A.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES X NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16)
(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 X
(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 [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS: N/A
(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.
(e) 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:
I. 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
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Wanda Frazier
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: Forrest
Date: a ao0/
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT - Bridge 154 on Sr 1419
Project Number 01 0503
Recvd From DOT
Received Date 4/6/01 Recvd By Region
Project Type bridge replacement
County Yancey
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Region Asheville
Certificates Stream Strum Irrrpacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet ¦ ¦
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
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MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? p Y p N Did you request more info? O Y g N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? O Y p N
Is Mitigation required? p Y pp N Recommendation: p Issue pp Issue/Coed p Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 355826 Longitude (ddmmss) 821745
Comments:
Issue certification with following conditions: Project proposes to replace the existing timber bridge
(16' x 18') with two flat bottom arch nines (2095" x 67") with headwalls. The total 'Dine length will
be 60 linear feet. The culvert inverts are imposed to be installed below existing streambed to
insure aquatic life pasage within the stream. It is requested that the culverts be offset, so that the
bottom elevation of one culvert is higher than the other. This will allow the stream to receive
bankfull flow during high water flow periods,
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