20020896 Ver 1_Complete File_20020531

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
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Mr. Johnny Metcalfe, P.E. -.- !>rEn UAUTYSECTION
Division 14 Bridge Maintenance Engineer
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 250
Bryson City, North Carolina 28713
Subject: Review of 401 Application
Bridge 322, NCSR 1885
DWQ Project No. 02-0896
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Metcalfe:
On July 2, 2002, 1 discussed the need for more information concerning the proposed
bridge construction for Bridge- 322, NCSR 1885, Henderson County, with Mr. Shane Edwards of
your office. Before the Division can issue the 401 Certification we will need to review the plans
for construction -of the t6thporarybridge crossing. at this location. ` -Pleas6 prb ide'this inform ation
as soon as possible.
Until this information is received, I am placing this project on hold due to incomplete
information to process the application (15A NCAC 2H .0507 (a). If you have any questions
please call me at 828-251-6208.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Specialist
xc: Mark Davis
John Hendrix
Cynthia Van Der Wiele
Asheville Regional Office, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ Project No.: Oc;Z 0 Ga County:
Applicant: NCDOT
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Project Name: A-.3'_/76
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality

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
I, Joel B. Setzer, P.E., 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, aM pportmaterials.
Signature: Date: j ?
Agent's Certif aI, ; 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:
?f this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, , 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 e hereby state that,
to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was i istruction such that
the construction was observed to be built within substa e 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved pl supporting
materials.
Signature
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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.nd.us/ncwetiands/
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
July 9, 2002
Mr. Johnny Metcalfe, P.E.
Division 14 Bridge Maintenance Engineer
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 250
Bryson City, North Carolina 28713
Dear Mr. Metcalfe:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WETLANDS GROilp
?ia/?;TER UALITY SECTION
Subject: Review of 401 Application
Bridge 322, NCSR 1885
DWQ Project No. 02-0896
Henderson County
On July 2, 2002, 1 discussed the need for more information concerning the proposed
bridge construction for Bridge 322, NCSR 1885, Henderson County, with Mr. Shane Edwards of
your office. Before the Division can issue the 401 Certification we will need to review the plans
for construction of the temporary bridge crossing at this location. Please provide this information
as soon as possible.
Until this information is received, I am placing this project on hold due to incomplete
information to process the application (15A NCAC 2H .0507 (a). If you have any questions
please call me at 828-251-6208.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Specialist
xc: Mark Davis
John Hendrix
Cynthia Van Der Wiele
Asheville Regional Office, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: [phone] Fax. [phone]
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission®
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: John Hendrix, Regulatory Project Manager
FILE COPY
Asheville Regulatory Field Office, USACOE
FROM: Marla Chambers, Highway Projects Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program, NCWRC
DATE: July 9, 2002
SUBJECT: Review of a 404 application by NCDOT to replace Bridge No. 322 on SR1885
over the Hungry River, Henderson County. TIP No. B-3476
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting comments from the
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) on an application to obtain a 404
permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE). Staff biologists have reviewed the
information provided by the applicant. These comments are provided in accordance with the
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-
667d) and the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.).
NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge No. 322, a timber bridge spanning the Hungry River
in Henderson County, with a cored slab bridge. NCWRC stocks rainbow, brook and brown trout
into the Hungry River for recreational purposes and the Division of Water Quality classifies it as
C trout. Therefore, it is the opinion of biologists with the NCWRC that this project has the
potential to adversely impact trout.
NCWRC is concerned about potential project impacts to trout and other aquatic resources
in this drainage; however, we can concur with the issuance of a 404 permit provided that the
following conditions are placed on the subject permit:
1. Instream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are
prohibited during the trout spawning seasons of October 15 through April 15 to
protect the egg and fry stages of trout.
2. Stringent sedimentation and erosion control measures must be implemented and
maintained on the project site to avoid 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.
Erosion control matting should be used at stream crossings and areas adjacent to
streams instead of straw mulch.
3. Under no circumstances should rock, sand, or other materials be dredged from the
stream channel under authorization of this permit, except in the immediate vicinity of
bridge supports.
4. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and tree and shrub growth should be
retained if possible to ensure long term availability of shoreline cover for fish and
wildlife. Backfill materials should be obtained from upland sites.
5. If possible, stormwater should be routed to buffer areas and not discharge directly to
the stream.
IP s? a ae lipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel
i`1"%t ` or er to, minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
Oislalts mto the stream.
7. If concrete is used during construction, adequate precautions must be taken to prevent
direct contact between wet (uncured) concrete and stream water. Water that has
contacted uncured concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the
potential for elevated pH that can cause a fish kill.
8. Discharging hydroseeding mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other
equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is strictly prohibited.
9. Discharge of materials into the creek from demolition of the old bridge should be
avoided as much as practicable. Any materials that inadvertently reach the creek
should be removed.
10. The natural dimension, pattern and profile of the stream should be maintained. The
stream channel should not be widened or the depth decreased.
11. Removal of vegetation at the stream crossing and adjacent to streams should be
minimized. Native trees and shrubs (e.g., rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders,
sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and red maple) should be planted along the
streambank to reestablish the riparian zone and to provide long-term erosion control
in the vicinity of the road crossing and along the streams within dedicated rights of
way.
12. Riprap placed for bank stabilization should be limited to the streambank below the
high water mark, and vegetation should be used for stabilization above the high water
elevation.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any
questions regarding these comments, please contact me at [phone].
Cc: Mr. Mark Davis, Division 14 Environmental Officer, NCDOT
Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Highway Coordinator, DWQ
F W ATF Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q 9 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
?O? Q. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Uj ? Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
y Division of Water Quality
July 29, 2002
Henderson County
DWQ Project No. 020896
Bridge No. 322 on SR 1885
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. Johnny Metcalfe, P.E.
NCDOT Division 14 Bridge Maintenance Engineer
P.O. Box 250
Bryson City, NC 28713
Dear Mr. Cannady:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 90
linear feet of Hungry River in order to replace Bridge No. 322 on SR 1885 in Henderson County. The
project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated May 23, 2002 and additional
information received July 22, 2002. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3375 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 only valid for the purpose and design that you describ ed in your application except as
modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us, in writing, and 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 or stream impacts 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. NCDOT shall adhere to best management practices for bridge demolition and removal including the
use of non-shattering methods (see http://www.ncdot.org/planning/pe/bmp.pdf).
2. NCDOT shall adhere to Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters (March
1997) and shall not place deck drains on the bridge. Storm water should be directed to buffer areas or
retention basins and must not be routed directly into streams.
3. 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 other conditions as determined by the
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, to protect the egg and fry stages of trout from
sedimentation during construction.
4. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained
to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials.
5. The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized. Under no circumstances must 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.
NCDENR
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. Use of rip-rap for bank stabilization is to be minimized; rather, native vegetation is to be planted when
practical. If it is necessary to the project, rip-rap must be limited to the stream bank below the high
water mark, and vegetation must be used for stabilization above high water.
7. Native riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the
end of the growing season following completion of construction.
8. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all Work included in the §401
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form
and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon
completion of the project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition that 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 Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715 or Mr.
Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.251.6208.
Sincerely,
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FW'.KJhrn'ek, Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
John Hendrix, USACE Asheville Field Office
NCDWQ Asheville Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
MAY 3 1 2002
020896
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
MAY 23, 2002
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Attention: Mr. John Hendrix
Subject: Proposed Bridge No. 322. Construction of Bridge on SR 1885 over The Hungry
River.
State Project No.6.503448 (DWQ Minor Permit Fee $200.00)
Dear Mr. Hendrix:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to replace bridge no. 322
on SR 1885 in Henderson County. The current structure is a timber bridge which spans The
Hungry River (DEM Class C TR). The proposed structure will be a cored slab bridge with spans
of 25 ft., 40 ft., and 25 ft. As seen on the submitted plan views, only the two interior bents will
be placed near or in current water level. In order to construct this project in accordance with
our current Bridge Maintenance standards, and due to the location of The Hungry River to the
project, we are requesting authorization under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. I am
sending a marked county map, a marked topo map, and a sketch of the existing and proposed
bridge in relation to the river.
The best management practices will be used to minimize and control sedimentation and
erosion on this project. The construction foreman will review all erosion control measures daily
to ensure sedimentation and erosion controls are being effectively controlled. If the devices are
not functioning as intended, they will immediately be replaced with better devices. Our goal is to
minimize all negative impact on fish and wildlife habitat

P.O. Box 250, Bryson City, NC 28713 Phone [phone]
Mr. John Hendrix
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May 23, 2002
By copy of this letter I am asking Mr. Owen Anderson, Habitat Coordinator Western
Mountain District, of the NCWRC to comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide
permit request.
Also by copy of this letter, I am requesting authorization to proceed under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act from Division of Water Quality. In addition, I am asking Mr. Anderson and
Mr. Ed Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer (NCDOT), to comment directly to me
concerning this permit request.
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is
required, please advise. Your early review and consideration will be appreciated.
Yours truly,
ohnny Metcalfe, P.E
Division 14 Bridge Maintenance Engineer
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cc: Mr. R. G. Watson, P. E., Division Engineer
Mr. Mark Davis, Division Environmental Officer
Mr. E. L. Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Mr. Owen Anderson, Habitat Coordinator W. Mtn. Dist., NCWRC
Mr. John Dorney, Water Quality Certification Unit, DWQ v'
P.O. Box 250, Bryson City, NC 28713 Phone [phone]
Office Use Only: 020896 Form Version April 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Nwnber(s) Requested:
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NC Department of Transportation c/o Johnny Metcalfe, P.E.
Mailing Address: PO Box 77 Whittier NC 28789
Telephone Number: 1-828-497-7953 Fax Number: 1-828-497-6095
E-mail Address: jmetcalfe(2dot.state.nc.us
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Bridge 322 over The Hungry River on SR 1885 in Henderson County.
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-3476
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Henderson Nearest Town: Dana
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Asheville take I-26 East.
Take Exit 22. Go to stop sign and take right. Go approx. 2.5 miles and take right onto SR
1799. Road forks a couple of times. Stay to right for approx. 3.6 miles. Take right onto SR
1885. Bridge 322 is at beginning of this road.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35D 19' 6.81"N 082D20'2.73"
(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:
Farmland
7. Property size (acres):
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/occan/lakc): Hungry River(DEM Class C TR)
9. River Basin: Broad
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(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/mai) .)
Describe the purpose of the proposed work: To replace the existing timber bridge with a
cored slab, concrete structure that will meet all NCDOT Standards while providing the public
much safer travel.
10. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Crane, Backhoe, Power/Hand
Tools. Etc.
11. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Farming
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.
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:
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
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included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year Iloodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.pov.
*** 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
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Im act Perennial or
Intermittent?
specify)
l Bridge
Replacement 90' Span Hungry River 20' Perennial

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.uses.eov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com
www.manquest.com, etc.).
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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 90'
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 Waterbody

(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
fmancial 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.
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC _2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource flinctions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strtngide.html.
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.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payinent 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 htta://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note. If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? 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.
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Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .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:
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
I 3
2 1.5
Total
Gone 1 extends out 30 teet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of 'Lone 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 213.0242 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 properly.
No deck drains will be placed over open water. All banks disturbed during constuction will have
rip rap placed on them. No rip rap will be placed in the stream.
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (I 5A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Page 10 of 12
Yes ? No ?
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No ?
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
S/7,_3/0 Z-
ApplicanteAgent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Telephone: [phone] Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Fax: [phone] Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans
Pitt
Tyrrell
Washington
Wayne
Union
Watauga
Yancey
Wilson
Yadkin
*Croatan National Forest Only
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Facility Name NCDOT - Bridge 322 on SR 1885 ? County HENDERSON
Project Number 02 0896 County2
0Inacti?°e Region Asheville ?
Project Type purpose of DCM Office
Location Hungry River liana I COE Office Ashes iIle
401s
Recvd Sent to Recvd
Recvd From `Date Region Region
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Last Total Total Total Mit Total ;.
Action 401 j 401 Acres Mit
Date Last Action Acres Feet Feet
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Inspections/ iolations

Inspection Date Inspector Compliant Letter Type Date Sent Reply Date Current St -.:
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MEMORANDUM
TQ:. l John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
WQ Supervisor: Forrest Westall
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT = Bridge 322 on SR 1885 County HENDERSON
Project Number 02 0896 County2
Recvd From DOT Region Asheville
Received Date 5/31/02 Recvd By Region
Project Type
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Class
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
14 O Y O N F__ 9-29 C TR 30,803. F ?- ?- I-
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y pO N Did you request more info? 10 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/COnd 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 351907 Longitude (ddmmss) 822003
Comments:
On July, 2002 1 requested more info, for the tem oraly bridge which was not provided.
On hold letter sent July 8, 2002.
Received new drawing of temporary bridge. There are no proposed fill in waters or wetlands.
Recommend issuance of WO Certification No. 3375.
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT - Bridge 322 on SR 1885 County HENDERSON
Project Number 02 0896 County2
Recvd From DOT Region Asheville
Received Date 5/31/02 Recvd By Region
Project Type
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
7 14 F PT -@N 19-29-30 F-c -F-7-30,80. FI F- -F-
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N
Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 351907 Longitude (ddmmss) 822003
Comments:
On July 2, 2002 1 requested more info, for the tem on raru_bridge which was not provided.
On hold letter sent July 8, 2002,
cc: Regional Office Page Number 1
Central Office
Triage Check List
Date: (.p- ( I - OZ
To: ?RRO Steve Mitchell
?FRO Ken Averitte
E]WaRO Deborah Sawyer
?WiRO Joanne Steenhuis
?WSRO Jennifer Frye
?11RO Mike Parker
[]MRO Pete (:oiwell
Project Name N C DOTS Bft'ctc 3a:L SK 1 8Y
DWQ Project Numte-
County_'_?_*Y%8LfoY-..
From: ?._- ? - ;ephone X919) 733- l'? ?{p
The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaiua-. -. _ ___e call it you need
assistance.
? Stream iength impacted
? Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-!ine s:=2::e =.=-s on USGW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Suffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamilco, Catawba, f?a^?' -.a
F1 Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites avai a e a-?C gable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
i Is the application consistent with pre-application ; ee-_
? Cumulative impact concerns
Comments ?p _ 6@ (.-A t