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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GovERNoR
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
PO BOX 47, SHELBY, NC 28151
August 16, 2002
Mr. John Hendrix O ' 3
US Army Corps of Engineers O
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Subject: Bridge # 231 Replacement over Carpenter Creek (Class C Waters - from
source to Clark Creek), SR 1338, Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. Hendrix:
Bridge #231 replacement was previously authorized under Natio wide Permit Number 14
(I'S 30 and DWQ certification Project # 10091. e
au ation allowed for the eplacement of the bridge with a 50-fo o uble
of 112 x 75" CMPA with inl headwall and -10 feet of associated riprap or e
protection.
The North Carolina Department of Trans- T is withdrawing the prior
The existing bridge length is 20 feet long x 20 feet wide and the stream channel bed at the
bridge is -?6 feet wide. The bottomless arch structure is to be installed at the existing
bridge location. It is proposed that temporary cofferdams will be placed along the natural
existing benches under the bridge to retain these benches during construction and to
direct streamflow through the work site during footing installation. The footings are to
be installed behind the existing bridge abutments; therefore, the impacts associated with
the bottomless concrete arch are comparable to the existing impacts of the bridge. It is
also proposed that a six-inch high riprap faced floodplain bench will be constructed at the
inlet and outlet of the bottomless concrete arch. These constructed benches are to be
Nationwide #14 permit application and g of a NWP #3,
Maintenance and NWP #33, Temp Coness, an atering. NCDOT
proposes the use of a 24' wide by 'high coness arc lvert on 36' long
footings with inlet and outlet head at Brithe double line of 50'
long CMPA previously authorized.
Mr. John Hendrix
Page 2- Bridge #231, SR 1338
August 16, 2002
connected to the existing natural benches (retained during construction) to maintain
normal channel dimensions before, after and through the structure. Riprap on filter fabric
will also be used around the headwalls for structure protection. The bridge abutments
are to be removed and the area impacted by the temporary construction and dewatering
activities will be restored to their preconstruction condition upon project completion.
As noted in the previous permit application dated l/19/01, there were no threatened or
endangered species observed within the project area. Enclosed are copies of the previous
401 and 404 authorizations for this project. Also enclosed is a copy of the "No
comment" letter issued by the N.C. State Historic Preservation Office for the replacement
of Bridge #231, SR 1338, Lincoln County. Please note that the previous application for
Bridge #231 replacement erroneously indicated that the classification of Carpenter Creek
as being a WS-IV watershed. Carpenter Creek is actually classified Class C waters (15A
NCAC 2B.0308, p. 25).
I have enclosed a PCN application, a sketch of planned activities, and location maps
relative to the proposed project. If you need additional information, please contact me at
704-480-9020.
Respectfully yours,
M.L. Holder, P.E.
Division Engineer
Twelfth Division
BY:
Trish Simon
Division 12 Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Michael L. Holder, P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Dan Holderman, P.E. , Division Bridge Engineer
Mr. Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Engineer
Mr. John Dorsey, DENR,DWQ,401/Wetlands Unit (Courtesy copy)
Mr. Ron Linville, WRC (Courtesy Copy)
File
Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
021330
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-
L Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NW Permit #3, #33 .
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mike Holder. NCDOT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Telephone Number: 704-480-9020 Fax Number: 704-480-5401
E-mail Address:
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: Trish Simon
Company Affiliation: NCDOT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Telephone Number: 704-480-9044 Fax Number: 704-480-5401
E-mail Address: tsimon(@.dot.state.nc.us
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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 #231, SR 1338, Lincoln County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 5.7852
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): NCDOT Right of way
4. Location
County: incoln Nearest Town: Lincolnton
Subdivision name (include phasellot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take 321 North Business from
Lincolnton Turn right onto SR 1338 and proceed approximately 0.2 miles to Bridge #231.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat'Long): N35 30 54. W81 14 04
(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:
Paved secondary, road
7. Property size (acres): <1/4 acre NCDOT right of way
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): CgMenter Creek, Class C Waters
9. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: To replace deteriorating bridge with a 24' wide x
6' high bottomless concrete arch on 36' long footings, The footings will be constructed
behind the existing _bridge abutments outside of the stream channel Riprap used for footing
protection will be outside of the stream channel.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: A trackhoe will be used
for excavation and placement of riprap.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The surrounding area is wooded and
residential,
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.
This bridge replacement proiect (replacement with a double barrel 50-foot long CMPA with
associated riprap was previously authorized by a Nationwide 14 permit Action ID 200130430-
issued 5/7/010 and the DWQ Project Number 010091- issued 1/25/01) NCDOT is withdrawing
this original permit request submitted on 1/19/01 and is submitting a permit request for the use of
a Nationwide #3 and #33 for the construction of the 24' wide x 6' high concrete bottomless arch
on 36' long footings at this location.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application:
None anticipated.
VL Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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Wetland Impact v _ Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma acres no ear feet
T :. a--t : ---+ -&-h, -A ;A_*;fv f P rw%rwv;,n rwctc imnactc include. but are not limited to: me chanized clearing, trading, fill.
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
•* 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at hqp://www.fema.gov.
••• 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
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream
Impact Average Width Perennial or
Site Type of Impact* Length of Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
Number (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)
(indicate
on map) I
Temporary impacts
1 from cofferdams to 36 feet Carpenter 7 feet Perennial
install footings for
bottomless arch culvert
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 not losstgain),
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.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.tooozone.eom,
www.mamuest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: Temporary cofferdam
impacts = 36 feet.
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
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Area of -
'a'pe of Waterbody
Open Water Impact
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Name of Waterbody (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
indicate on ma acres (if applicable) bay, ocean etc.

• _J . . ell
• List each impact separately and identity temporary irnpacrs. impacts meluae, vui tIIC HUL LULU A u,. u?a,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation NO 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
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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
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
This project was originally designed and authorized under NW #14 for the installation of a
double, 50' long CMPA. NCDOT has reevaluated the project and has subsequently chosen the
alternative lower impact design of a 24' wide x 6' high bottomless. concrete arch on 36' long
footings The footings are to be installed behind the existing age abutments• therefore
impacts associated with this structure are comparable to the existing impacts of the bridge.
VIIL Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/strmy,ide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
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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.
RvIPACTS < 150 FEET: MITIGATION NOT ANTICIPATED
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at bgp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us//indexhtm. 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
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Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 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* hnpa t
(Rum d) Multiplier Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
• Zone 1 extends out 3U teet perpendicular from near Oanx of cnanne; cone z exiems an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
NA
X1. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Stormwater controls in place during construction
XUL 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.
NA
XUL Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
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XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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COMMUNITY-PANEL NUMBER
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Received
Due
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REVIEW
APPLICANT: N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Trish Simon
PO Boxz 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Project Location: Lincoln county, Bridge #231 on SR 1338
Proposed Project: Replace deteriorated bridge
We have received the application for the above project from the
and our comments are noted below.
01-8588
1/24/00
2/7/01
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Additional information is needed (maps, photographs, other).
No comment
We have reviewed the requested information and have no comment.
Signe
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Renee Gledhill-Earley
Environmental Review Coordinator
Historic Preservation Office
919/733-4763
FAX [phone]
Date Zz) d 1
~? - 5 2001'
J 1\v;
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources 4? " r
Division of Water Quality
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Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 25, 2001
Lincoln County
DWQ Project # 010091
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Ms. Trish Simon, Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division 12
P.O. Box 47
Shelby. NC 28 1 5 1-0047
Dear Ms. Simon:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to replace
Bridge No. 231 on SR 1338 over Carpenter Creek in Lincoln County. The project should be
constructed in accordance with your application dated 19 January 2001 (received 24 January 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 remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed
in the attached certification.
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.
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
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.
Attachment
cc:
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
Sincerely.
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??Stevens
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. 200130430
County: Lincoln
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property owner: North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division 12
Address: Attn: Trish Simon, Division Environmental Officer, PO Box 47, Shelby, NC 28151
Telephone No.: [phone]
Size and Location of project (water body, road name/number, town, etc.):
Bridge No. 231 on SR 1338 crossing Carpenter Creek north of Lincolmon
Description of Activity:
Replace Bridge No. 231 with a double line of 50-foot long, metal pipe arch at the existing
location. Place minimal riprap at the inlet and outlet ends of the pipes including a low flow
sill. SPECIAL CONDITION: All conditions of the attached NC Wildlife Resources
Commission letter of January 29, 2001 are hereby incorporated as special conditions of this
permit.
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 U. S. C. 1344).
(check all that apply) Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899).
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number.
14 Nationwide Permit Number.
Your work is authorized by this Regional General (RGP) or Nationwide Permit (NWP) provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. If your activity
is subject to Section 404 (if Section 404 block above is checked), before beginning work you must also
receive a Section 401 water quality certification from the N.C. Division of Environmental Management,
telephone [phone].
Please read and carefully comply with the attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation of the
conditions of the RGP or the NWP referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a
restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the permittee of the
responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may
need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
If there are any questions regarding this authorization or any of the conditions of the General Permit or
Nationwide Permit, please contact the Corps Regulatory Official specified below.
Date Mav 7, 2001
Corps Regulatory Official Steven Lund Telephone No. [phone]
Expiration Date of Verification February 11, 2002
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORMS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., MUST
BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
CESA W Form 591
Revised July 1995
E North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commi_s_ s *
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Steve Lund, USACOE
Asheville Field Officer r-?
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator /?
Habitat Conservation Program j?lr V12 JA N
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DATE: January 29, 2001
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT),
Bridge No. 231, SRI 338, Carpenter Creek and
Bridges No. 074 & 212, SRI 180, Leonard Creek & Unnamed Tributary to
Indian Cre--k, Lincoln County
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 North
Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 113A-10; NCAC 25). The
NCDOT proposes to replace existing spanning bridges with concrete box culverts or
CMPA at the above sites. Removal of the existing bridges should not be allowed to
impact waters.
At the SR1338 site, a double line of CMPA (112"x75") 50' long will be installed.
At SRI 180 site two- (2) 50' long concrete box culverts (14'x9') will be installed. While
our preference would be to replace the bridges with spanning structures, we will not
object to the use of culverts provided the following conditions are implemented:
1. The culverts should be designed and constructed large enough so that they can
be installed approximately one foot below streambed grade so that all waters
can flow through uninterrupted and without damming or freefalling on either
end during low flow conditions to maintain aquatic life passage. Where two
barrels will be installed, only the main barrel should receive base flow
whenever practicable. The other barrel should only receive flows during storm
events. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the natural stream and
floodplain above and below the lower barrel should be mimicked throughout
the project as practicable by not widening or shallowing natural stream
conditions.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 2 7699-1 72 1
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
SRI 338 & SR 1180, Lincoln Co. 2 01/29/01
2. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does
not contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's
water chemistry and causing a fish kill.
3. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream
channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of
introducing other pollutants into the stream.
4. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed
and maintained until project completion.
5. 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. We encourage NCDOT to utilize onsite vegetation and materials for
streambank stabilization when practicable.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project during the
early planning stages. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please
contact me at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Trish Simon, NCDOT

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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GovERNOR SECRETARY
021330
MEMO TO: John Dorney, DENR/DWQ/401/Wetlands Unit
FROM: Trish Simon, Division 12 Environmental Officerl5
DATE: August 16, 2002
SUBJECT: Pre-construction Notification (Courtesy Copy)
This project was previously authorized (USACE Action ID. 200130430 and DWQ Project #
010091). Based upon a change in the proposed design for Bridge #231 replacement, the
previous permit application for a NW #14 is being withdrawn and a permit application for a NW
#3 and #33 is being submitted to the Corp of Engineers. NCDOT is enclosing a courtesy copy of
this pre-construction notification permit application for the bridge replacement project in Lincoln
County for review and comments.
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Post Office Box 47 Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0047