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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20020116 Ver 1_Complete File_20020118W STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY. GovERNoR JANUARY 11, 2002 NCDENR Division of Water Quality John Hennessy V 6 2321 Crabtree Blvd. ® V Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 RE: SR 2118 / Robeson County NCDENR WQC 3290 / USACE NWP# 3 Dear Mr. Hennessy: LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY UAW I Enclosed, please find two courtesy copies for culvert maintenance along SR 2118 in Robeson County. The project will be completed in compliance with NCDENR Division of Water Quality General Certifications 3290, and, USACE Nationwide Permit # 3. If you should have any questions or comments regarding this notification, please feel free to contact me. Sincerel , es . Rerko, PWS ivision 6 Environmental Officer P. O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 - Telephone (910) 486-1792 -Fax(910)486-1959 0 2 ®116 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR January 11, 2002 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regulatory Field Office P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 ATTN: Mr. Richard Spencer NCDOT Coordinator Dear Sir: W. LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Subject: Notification for Nationwide Permit 3 Road Crossing Culvert Replacement SR2118-Robeson County The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to remove two existing culverts along SR 2118 in Robeson County. The existing culverts are beyond repair and will be replaced. Minimal impacts are proposed as the result of this project, which is necessary to maintain SR 1725 to current safety standards. The existing conditions at the culvert crossing necessitate the increase of the culvert footprint by 16 linear feet. RESOURCE STATUS A Wetland Delineation / Natural Resource Inventory was conducted within the Right-of-Way of SR 2118 in Robeson County, North Carolina: The proposed work will not extend outside the extent of the Right-of-Way. Jurisdictional wetlands were not identified within the Right-of-Way. A berm of ditch clean-out material extends out to the surveyed Right-of-Way line. The two road crossings impact Un-named Tributaries to Long Branch, which discharges into Big Swamp. The stream channels were dry both times that I conducted field views, the initial review and JD meeting. Only hydrology at the pipe ends was viewed. Geomorphic, hydrology and biological indicators were not identified. Dewatering of the project will not be undertaken due to the channels be intermittent in nature. The replacement of the culverts will not have an adverse impact upon traffic, and as such, no detour is proposed. The work should take less than an eight hour shift. At most, a resident may be required to drive the 1 mile around the work site. P. O. Box 1150, Fayetteville. NC 28302-1150- Telephone (910) 486-1792- Fax (910) 486-1959 d In general, there will be minor impacts proposed as the result of the replacement of the two crossings along SR 2118 in Robeson County. A Nationwide Permit #3 is required for the project due to the placement of the culvert crossing. Endangered Species: Plants and animals with Federal classification of Endangered (E) or Threatened (T) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of February 26, 2001, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists six federally protected species for Robeson County. Federall Protected S cies for Bladen County SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS Rhus michauxii Michaux sumac E Alligator mississippiensis American alligator T (S /A) Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E "E" denotes Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range). T(S/A)- Threatened due to similarity of appearance, a species that is threatened Due to similarity of appearance with other rare species and is listed for its Protection. These species are not biologically endangered or threatened and Are not subject to Section 7 consultation. A biological conclusion of "No Effect" was reached for all species during the December 29, 2001 survey for protected species. Protected species were not identified, nor, was the general habitat for each species identified. REGULATORY APPROVALS Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 3 as required by the above-described activities. No impacts shall occur to jurisdictional wetland areas, and as such, wetland mitigation is not required. If you should have any questions, or, need additional information please contact James J. Rerko, PWS at (910) 486-1792. ATTACHMENTS cc: John Henessey (DWQ) Tom McCartney (FWS) Bob Nelson, PE (Dist. 1) f incer ,?Jy 19ws ame J. Rerko, PWS ivision 6 Environmental v, ?letlana N U SVIS 0 f}00772 4ci,y w ? W et?Q?ati? Official Use Only: Form Version October 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. I. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: + e ® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit ? 401 Water Quality Certification ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP #3 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? H. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: Terry R Gibson, P E / NCDOT/Div 6/Division Engineer Mailing Address: P.O. Boa 1150 Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone Number: 910-486-1493 Fax Number: 910-486-1959 E-mail Address: tgibson(D_dot.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: James J. Rerko PWS Company Affiliation: NCDOT / Div 6/ Division Environmental Officer Mailing Address: SAME Telephone Number: 910-486-1792 Fax Number: 910-486-1959 E-mail Address: jirerko dot state nc us - Page 1 of 8 M. 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: SR 2118 Culvert Replacements 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 4. Location County: Robeson Nearest Town: Lumberton Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): SR 2118 is 0.8 mile east of the intersection of SR 2100 off NC 211 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Crossing #134°34'54"N 78°52'32"W Crossing#2 34°34'46"N 78°52'49"W (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: Existing _U.S. Highway 7. Property size (acres): less than 1 acre 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Lumber River 9. River Basin: Lumber River (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Remove existing structurally deficient culverts (Crossing#1 twin 36LF 24" RCP's, Crossing #2 36LF 24" RCP) and replace (Crossing #1 twin 52LF 30" RCP's, Crossing #2 52LF 30" RCP) 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project:Trackhoe excavator 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Rural 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. Richard Spencer, COE, conducted a field view upon the site. 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 VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 1. Wetland Impacts Wetland Im act Type of Im act* Area of Located within Distance to Page 3 of 8 Site Number indicate on ma Impact acres 100-year Floodplain** es/no Nearest Stream linear feet Type of Wetland*** N/A fill * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized cleanng, gradmg, , 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 ham://www.femaaov. *** 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 acre Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0 acre 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 Impact Perennial or Intermittent? leasespecify) Crossing #1 Culvert 16 LF UT to Long Branch 4 ft Intermittent Crossing #2 Culvert 16 LF UT to Long Branch 4 ft Intermittent _J .,. -A * List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts mcludc, out arc 11V1 1MULCU w. LUivci LD c LU auo-A- .=t' ...y, 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.usgs.gov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., vvww.topozone.com, www.MMuest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 32 ft 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Page 4 of 8 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. N/A !--l - 'all * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, out are not uuutcu w. HIL, V1A%1aVM ...... ...... .b, 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.): N / A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local storrawater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Culvert footprint expanded to accommodate improved roadway and shoulder 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 Page 5 of 8 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/ncwetlands/strmaide.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. Mitigation not re uired. 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 http•112o enr state.nc.us/w Andex.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: IX. 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): Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) Page 6 of 8 Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federaUstate/local) land? Yes ® No ? If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse), 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 1 3 2 1.5 Total * Zone 1 extends out :9u teet perpenaicuiar rrom near oanx of cnannet; LVne L WUMIUJ all additional 2Q 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 Page 7 of 8 Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260. XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan shall be incorporated into the construction plans X11. 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. N/A XM. Violations (DWQ Only) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2A.0500) or any Buffer Rules? 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). X1 Applicant/Ageet's Signature Date' (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 I of 1 8/13/01 10:01 AM / - - `? - / % 1 f Crossin # 1 Existing: 2-36LF 24" RCP's Proposed: 2-52LF 30" RCP's Culvert Replacement SR2118 Crossing # 1 34034'54"'N 78052'32"W s' Remove Existing twin 24" RCP's i and replace with twin 52LF 30" RCP''s Variable pavement width Proposed twin 52LF 30" RCP's Stream bed Proposed Pipe shall be buried 6 inches below the invert of the stream ?- a r ?yp X? r tx ? d ?.1 r r r. i?. ?x A :, .. .: .? ?.,,,s ?.? • ? Win" ?' ? ?Il.?? ;g Fn I° r`rf ri'?,'Sq i ? 1 ?. r ? +?f * ? ? 4 p '? --I ? ?'•?''r'!f? 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