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William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph:D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ Project No.: O2o38Q County: A1ATA4 61
Applicant: C Do
Project Name: r k 122 fB 7t ?o A(i
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certificati n: 3-25-02-
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/Wetiands 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, , 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:
Ac=ent's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, /Ik w,rrJJs? , as a duly registered Professional (i.e., Engineer,
Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe
(periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee hereby state that, to the
best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the
construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality
Certification and B r Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and othersup p rting materials.
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Michael F. Easley, Uovernor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
March 25, 2002
Watauga County
DWQ Project No. 020389
SR 1122B (Rominger Road)
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division 11
P.O. Box 250
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Dear Mr. Slaughter:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact
325 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Worley Creek, Laurel Creek, and Watauga River in order to
upgrade SR 1122B (Rominger Road) in Watauga County. The project must be constructed in
accordance with your application dated March 12, 2002 (received March 13, 2002). 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 must 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 in writing and submit a new
application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and
approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills
for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the
future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the
attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. NCDOT shal l use Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters (NCDOT
March 1997) and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Guidelines for Sensitive Watersheds (15A
NCAC 4B .0024) must be implemented prior to any ground-disturbing activities to minimize
impacts to downstream aquatic resources. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation shall
be planted on all bare soil within 10 days of ground-disturbing activities to provide long term
erosion control.
2. 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.
3. NCDOT is encouraged to use existing on-site vegetation and materials for streambank
stabilization and to minimize the use of rip rap.
4. The pipes shall be designed and constructed so that it can be installed one foot below streambed
grade to enable waters to transport sediment and ensure passage of all aquatic life. The
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream and floodplain above and below the structure shall
not be modified by widening the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream. Disturbed
floodplain benching should be restored to natural geomorphic conditions in front of the concrete
headwall and upstream and downstream of the second, stormwater flow pipe.
5. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
6. Disturbance of the stream channel must be limited to only what is necessary to perform the
culvert installation. Heavy equipment must be operated from the banks rather than in the stream
channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
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 which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This
certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715
or Ms. Jennifer Frye of the Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336.771.4600.
Sincerely,
U'
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Jean Manuele, USACE Raleigh Field Office
NCDWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
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MAR 3 20p7
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA it
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 276 1 1-5202 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
March 12, 2002
Mrs. Jean Manuele
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject: Nationwide Permit #14
SR 1122AB (Rominger Road)
Watauga County, North Carolina
Project Number: 6.752419 (DWQ Permit Fee: $475)
Dear Mrs. Manuele:
The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to grade, drain, base, and pave primarily
along the existing roadway of SR 1122AB (Rominger Road) in Watauga County. Total project
length is approximately 4.5 miles. Please note that due to the inability to acquire right-of-way, the
road will remain unpaved from stations 84+64 -149+74. This project will require the replacement
of twelve (12) wet cross lines as well as the extension of three (3) other wet cross lines as shown
below:
1) Replace existing 40' x 24" CMP at station 10+00 with a 60' x 48" CUT.
2) Replace existing 40' x 18" CMP at station 16+00 with a 60' x 18" CUT.
3) Extend existing 40'x 18" CMP at station 22+00 by 10 feet on both ends.
4) Replace existing 40' x 18" CMP at station 27+75 with a 60' x 18" CMP.
5) Extend existing 40' x 24" CMP at station 38+25 by 10 feet on both ends.
6) Extend existing 50'x 18" CMP at station 38+50 by 10 feet on the left side,
7) Replace existing 40'x 18" CMP at station 59+80 with a 50'x 24" CMP.
8) Replace existing 40' x 18" CMP at station 153+00 with a 60' x 24" CMP.
9) Replace existing 40'x 18" CMP at station 158+50 with a 50'x 18" CUT.
10) Replace existing 40' x 24" CMP at station 196+50 with a 60' x 48" CMP.
11) Replace existing 40'x 18" CMP at station 199+50 with a 50'x 18" CUT.
12) Replace existing 40' x 24" CMP at station 220+00 with a 60' x 36" CMP.
13) Replace existing 40' x 24" CUT at station 255+00 with a 50' x 24" CUT.
14) Replace existing 40' x 48" CMP at station 269+00 with a 60' x 48" CMP.
15) Replace existing 40'x 48" CUT at station 290+50 with a 60'x 48" CUT.
P. O. Box 250, N. Wn.xESSoRo, NC 28659
PHONE [phone] FAx [phone] PAYMENT
FC -
Mrs. Jean Manuele
SR 1122AB (Rominger Road)
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March 12, 2002
Miscellaneous rip-rap impacts will total 75 linear feet or less. New stream impacts = 325 In. feet.
In addition to the above noted stream impacts, a small amount of fill will be placed in a wetland
adjacent to the road near station 27+50. Water emanating from a small seep just east of SR 1122
feeds the wetland. It appears that the initial construction of the road has created a small water
impoundment. Once the water level reaches a certain point, it overflows and runs through a cross
line located at station 27+75. The total area of this wetland, including the area outside of our
right-of-way, is approximately 0.13 acres. Our anticipated impacts resulting from the above noted
fill will be 0.015 acres.
** Please note that due to topography restrictions and low flow, fish passage is possible only at a
few locations. However, no fish were observed at the time of my inspection. The majority of these
wet cross lines carry small trickles of water emanating from springs up slope.
** Bridge #172 at station 299+75 will remain unchanged.
Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States in the Watauga
River Basin. The wet cross lines from 10+00 - 59+80 (7 total) carry different unnamed
tributaries to Worley Creek (Class: C, Trout). The wet cross lines at stations 153+00 and 158+50
carry different unnamed tributaries to Laurel Creek (Class: C, Trout). The remaining wet cross
lines carry different unnamed tributaries to the Watauga River (Class: B, Trout, HQW).
The Division 11 Environmental Officer inspected this project for the presence of threatened and
endangered species on October 15, 2001. The subject project has been determined to have no
effect on any federally listed endangered plant or animal species.
According to the NCDOT web site, the NCDOT Historical Architecture Section has reviewed
this project and determined that there are no NR/SL/DOE properties along this roadway that will
be impacted by the proposed project. A concurrence form signed by the State Historic
Preservation Office has been attached.
Since this is an existing roadway, the modifications proposed in this application should not
remove or degrade existing water quality uses. Any widening of the existing roadway will be
directed away from any adjacent creek whenever possible with minimum fill placed in any buffer
area. Pipe sizes used will be the minimum necessary to create a safe roadway. By utilizing the
erosion control measures outlined in the attachments to this application, downstream water
quality standards will be protected.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets with proposed erosion control
measures, routine wetland determination data forms, a wetland rating worksheet, a marked county
map, a marked topography map and photographs.
By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mr. Ron Linville, Mountain Region Coordinator, with
the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404
Mrs. Jean Manuele
SR 1122AB (Rominger Road)
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March 12, 2002
Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me. Please note that a trout buffer zone
encroachment variance will be requested from station 27+75 - 31+50.
By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of this application package to Cynthia
Van Der Wiele, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit, for her review. It is
requested that any comments related to the 401 certification be forwarded directly to me with a
copy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please
let me know. Your early review and consideration will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ix ??-Oe
Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Jean Manuele, US Army Corps of Engineers (1 additional copy)
Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, Division of Water Quality (7 copies)
Matt Gantt, PE, Land Quality Section
R. C. McCann, PE, Division Engineer
Martin Bolick, District Engineer
Johnny Brown, County Maintenance Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer
Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001
020389
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 Number(s) Requested: 14
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: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 250, North Wilkesboro NC 28659
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: hslaughter(a,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: Heath Slaughter. Division Environmental Officer
Company Affiliation: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 250, North Wilkesboro NC 28659
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: hslau hter La-.)dot.state
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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 1122AB, Rominger Road
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 6.752419
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Watauga Nearest Town: Rominger
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): SR 1122 runs through Rominger.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 196+50 UTM: 17 424179E 4010030N
269+00 UTM: 17 424753E 4010132N 290+50 UTM: 17 425424E 4009741N
(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:
Residential/Farm
7. Property size (acres): Approximately 27.5 acres.
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake):
UTs of Worley Creek (Class: C. Trout).
UT of Laurel Creek (Class: C, Trout).
UTs of the Watauga River (Class: B. Trout, HQW).
9. River Basin: Watauga
(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: Grade, drain, base and pave SR 1122AB.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Trackhoe, backhoe, dumy
trucks and motor grader.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Residential/Farm
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.
N/A
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: N/A
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.
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1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma acres es/no linear feet
Wetland @ 27+50 Fill 0.015 No 0 Bog
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, eta 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 httn://www.fema.sov.
*** 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: 0.13 acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.015 acres
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact Site
Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear
feet
Stream Name** Average
Width of
Stream Before
Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)
Station No. 10+00 Pipe replacement 20 feet UT #1 of Worley Creek 2 feet Perennial
Station No. 16+00 Pipe replacement 20 feet UT #2 of Worley Creek 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 22+00 Pipe extension 20 feet UT #3 of Worley Creek 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 27+75 Pipe replacement 20 feet UT #4 of Worley Creek 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 38+25 Pipe extension 20 feet UT #5 of Worley Creek 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 38+50 Pipe extension 10 feet UT #6 of Worley Creek 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 59+80 Pipe replacement 10 feet UT #7 of Worley Creek 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 153+00 Pipe replacement 20 feet UT #1 of Laurel Creek 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 158+50 Pipe replacement 10 feet UT #2 of Laurel Creek 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 196+50 Pipe replacement 20 feet UT #1 of Watauga River 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 199+50 Pipe replacement 10 feet UT #2 of Watauga River 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 220+00 Pipe replacement 20 feet UT #3 of Watauga River 1 foot Perennial
Station No. 255+00 Pipe replacement 10 feet UT #4 of Watauga River 2 feet Perennial
Station No. 269+00 Pipe replacement 20 feet UT #5 of Watauga River 2 feet Intermittent
Station No. 290+50 Pipe replacement 20 feet UT #6 of Watauga River 1 foot Perennial

All of the above Miscellaneous
rip-rap
placement for
stabilization 75 feet or
less (5 ft.
per
crossing). UTs of Worley Creek,
UTs of Laurel Creek and
UTs of the Watauga
River

1-2 feet
Perennial/
Intermittent
* 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
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www.uses.Qov. Several Internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.MMuest.com. etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:-325 In. ft. of new impacts.
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

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

* 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.): N/A
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
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.
The existing; roadway must be widened to achieve an acceptable section width, thus increasing
public safety. The existing pies must be replaced for the same reason. By utilizing
the erosion control measures as shown in the attached drawings, adverse impacts to streams in
the area will be minimized. Since this is an existing roadway, the stream impacts cannot be
avoided. However, the replacement pipe lengths will be the minimum needed to construct the
widened roadway.
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 211'.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/ncwetlands/strmgide.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.
N/A
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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 htW://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wm/l*ndex.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): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
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.
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:
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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
cone i extenas out su feet perpenaicutar trom near bank of channel; Lone 2 extends 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.
N/A M. 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.
All appropriate best management practices for sediment and erosion control will be
implemented during construction.
XH. 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
XHL 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).
31/2/0 Z
Applicant/Agenfs Signatu{/ 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
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
Telephone: [phone] Columbus Moore Sampson
Pitt
Tyrrell
Washington
Wayne
Union
Watauga
Yancey
Wilson
Yadkin
*Croatan National Forest Only
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Kanual)
Project/Site: 12 Z Date: oz
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County: ruQ
County:
Investigator:- 0 Q? State: $ZC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?"` " No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
-GETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator , Dominant Plant Species
1. S 69A ALXM CA . 11- ec o8? 9.
2. :rAl"C" e-4 tS( AS !?e(? CLO 10.
3. a?,o d e n? rc,n i? Rwc ; w?u n1 Sh?? PAC, - 11.
4. T,s uk c-, c????t o.v ?<<? sec Fp<,,L? 12.
3. 13.
?. 14.
7. 15.
3. 16.
'recent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excludinq FAC -) / 6,'
remarks:
DROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or'Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
ZNo Recorded Data Available
ield observations:
epth of Surface Waters:
spth to Free Water in Pit:
=_pth to Saturated Soil:
(in.)
(in.)
(in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary I dicators:
nundated
jSaturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water marks
Drift lines
Sediment Deposit
:E .--Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
• _ Oxidized Root Channels in .
`Upper 12.inches
ter-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Stratum Indicator
.I
2marks:
30ILS
Map Unit Name 5oy?,W
(Series and Phase) :A46L ? dge4ALJ coIM(?&- Drainage Class: aceSsiye 4 ?fQ{
'` Field-Observations
rewr Taxonomy (Sub OCg ?trl?aAs ?(A nCED-?t?`S Confirm Mapped Type? Yea No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moistl
o•- _._I - A _ _to s 2 / 1
o ) 2 i
Mottle Colors Texture, Concretions
Abundance/Contrast. Structure, etc.
X10 caw _
PA (A- c

Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol
-je?' )
Histic Epipedon(?je,
Sulfidic Odor
Aquia Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
_ Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
?Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
41 kG K y rYi. sera
:TLAND DETERMINATION
• lJr?cK(?

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle) Is this Sampling Point (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No Within a Wetland?
Hydric Soils Present? a No
es No
Remarks:
y? ?,vGanc? ?jcu'qc-la?t
Gv!I-/?
Approved by HQUSACE 3/92
V
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Project/Site:-S
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
3GETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
? . _;?,S sa moo . h".6 _Ej?(, Q
Q t, n; e us herb A(, -
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'Date: B 6 Z
County: u t?
State:
Community ID.
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Transect ID:
Plot ID:
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9.
10. c
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
recent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC -) 11
remarks:
3ROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or-Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
_ No Recorded Data Available
ield observations:
2pth of Surface Waters:
'apth to Free Water in Pit:
apth to Saturated Soil:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COB Wetlands Delineation Manual)
/1 (in.)
Nf (in.)
q
N. ?1 (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_ Water marks
_ Drift lines
Sediment Deposit
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
_ Oxidized Root Channels in
Upper 12 inches
Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
!marks:

SOILS
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Map Unit Name 1l _ $ow1?u
(Series and Phase):?$ -?,hQ??Ibt,Vl CoN??QyL ?Przft Drainage Class: I.RISSI'V6,
Field observations
or, . ''11 11-- Confirm Mapped Type? Ce /No
Taxonomy (Sub r-@t*p):_V?&.D'TS OCAer' T,rxcpp -?SOJS
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Texture,.Concretions
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
- ! to b _ 1,954F 5-1ln _ hew, >oa
a
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon - High Organic Content. in Surface Layer.in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquia Moisture Regime - Listed on.Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
- Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

:TLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes (Circle) Is this Sampling Point (Circle)
Ketland Hydrology Present? Yes Within a Wetland?
Hydric Soils Present? Yes
Yes /Nd
Remarks:

Approved by HQUSACE 3/92
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Project Name -J Z 14, 1M:A.SD !r. Nearest Road SQ. l 12 Z
County I Ucx Wetland Area n • 3 acres Wetland Width •-.CCU feet
Name of evaluator v_.. - S J Q A QJ - KC - Date .3181-02
Wetland Location
on pond or lake
_Z'on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other
Soil series
predominantly organic - humus, muck,
or peat
predominantly mineral - non-sandy
predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
steep topography
ditched or channelized
tal wetland width 2100 feet
Adjacent land use
(within 1/2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation Sa %
agriculture, urban/suburban _AK_ %
impervious surface 6_ %
Dominant vegetation
(2) IA ?S P. ?ru St ks
(3) Wk odDA _ndRrn Ma,?cifnuv N
Flooding and wetness
semipermanently to permanently
flooded or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittanly flooded or temporary
surface water
no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest __ZBog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin Carolina Bay
Bog forest Other
---------- *the rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
----------------------------
weight
R Water storage x 4.00 =
A Bank/Shoreline stabilization x 4.00 =
T Pollutant removal 07 * x 5.00 =
I . Wildlife habitat 07 x 2.00 =
N Aquatic life value 4 x 4.00
G Recreation/Education Z- x 1.00 =
Wetland
*Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream,
u sloe or radius
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AAshe Series
Depth class: Moderately deep
Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained
Permeability: Moderately rapid
Landscape: Intermountain hills and low or intermediate mountains
Landform: Mountain slopes and ridges
bandform position: Summits and shoulder slopes
Parent material: Residuum weathered from felsic to mafic igneous and
metamorphic rocks such as granitic gneiss, hornblende gneiss, schist,
amphibolite, mica gneiss, meta-arkose, and metagraywacke
Slope range: 15 to 95 percent
Typical Pedon
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Ashe gravelly fine sandy loam in an area of Chestnut-,Ache complex, 50 to 95
percent slopes, very rocky; 5.6 miles northwest of Boone on U.S. Highway 321,
about 0.3 mile north on secondary Road 1233, about 2.3 miles northwest on
Secondary Road 1213, about Boo feet northeast on a private road, 10 feet north
of the road, in a forest; Sherwood USGS topographic quadrangle; lat. 36 degrees
16 minutes 43 seconds N. and long. 81 degrees 47 minutes 58 seconds W.
Oi.=O to 2 inches; slightly decomposed organic matter.
A1=2 to 5 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) gravelly fine sandy loam; weak medium
granular structure; friable; common fine and medium roots; common fine flakes
of mica; 15 percent, by volume, gravel; very strongly acid; clear wavy
boundary.
A2=5 to 9 inches; brown (IOYR 4/3) gravelly fine sandy loam; weak medium
granular structure; friable; common fine and medium roots; common fine flakes
of mica; 15 percent, by volume, gravel and cobbles; very strongly acid; clear
wavy boundary.
sw=9 to 23 inches; strong brown (10YR 4/6) gravelly fine sandy loam; weak
medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common fine roots; common fine
flakes of mica; 15 percent, by volume, gravel and cobbles; very strongly acid;
gradual wavy boundary.
C=23 to 31 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) saprolite that has a gravelly
loamy fine sand texture; massive; very friable; few fine roots; common fine
flakes of mica; 15 percent, by volume, gravel; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy
boundary.
R-31 to 36 inches; hard granitic gneiss bedrock.
Range in Characteristics
Thickness of solum: 14 to 39 inches
Depth to bedrock: 20 to 40 inches to hard bedrock
Reaction: Rxtremely acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except
where surface layers have been limed
Content of rock fragments: 15 to 35 percent, by volume, in the A horizon and 5
to 35 percent in the Bw and C horizons,
Flakes of mica: Few to many throughout the profile
A horizon:
Hue310YR to 2.5Y
Value=3 or 4, where value is 31 the soil, when mixed to a depth of 7 inches,
has a value greater than 3
Chroma=2 to 6
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Bw horizon:
Hue=7.5YR to 2.5Y
Value=4 to 6
Chroma^4 to 8
Texture (fine-earth fraction)=sandy loam, fine sandy loam, or loam
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C horizon:
Hue=7.5YR to 2.5Y
Value=4 to 6
Chroma=4 to 8,
or may be multicolored loamy sand, or
Texture (fine-earth fraction)=sandy loam, fine sandy loam, loam, y ,
loamy fine sand
Cr horizon (if it Occurs):
Type of bedrock weathered bedrock that is partly consolidated but can be dug
with difficulty with hand tools
R horizon:
Type of bedrock=hard, unweathered metamorphic or igneous rocks

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Chestnut Series
Depth class: Moderately deep
Drainage class: Well drained
Permeability: Moderately rapid
Landscape: Intermountain hills and low or intermediate mountains
Landform: Mountain slopes and ridges
Lan.dform position: Summits and shoulder slopes
Parent material: Residuum weathered from felsic to mafic igneous or metamorphic
rock such as granitic gneiss, gneiss, schist, mica gneiss, amphibolite, meta-
arkose, and metagraywacke
Slope range: 75 to 95 percent
Typical Pedon,
Chestnut fine sandy loam in an area of Chestnut-Edneyville complex, 25 to 50
percent slopes, stony; 11.2 miles northwest of Boone on U.S. Highway 321, about
1.5 miles north on Secondary Road 1202, about 3.9 miles northeast on Secondary
Road 1201, about 0.8 mile north on Secondary Road 1221, about 200 feet north of
the road, in a forest; Sherwood USGS topographic quadrangle; lat. 36 degrees is
minutes 08 seconds N. and long. 81 degrees 49 minutes 45 seconds W.
oz=to to 1 inch; Slightly decomposed organic matter.
Oe=1 to 2 inches; moderately decomposed organic matter-
Al-2 to 4 inches; dark brown (IOYR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak medium granular
structure; friable; many fine roots; common fine flakes of mica; 10 percent, by
volume, gravel; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
A2=4 to 7 inches; yellowish brown (IOYR 5/4) fine sandy loam; weak medium
granular structure; friable; many fine and few coarse roots; common fine flakes
?j of mica; 10 percent, by volume, gravel; very strongly acid; clear wavy
boundary.
Bw=7 to 24 inches; light yellowish brown (IOYR 6/4) fine sandy loam; weak
medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common fine and medium roots;
common fine flakes of mica; 10 percent, by volume, gravel; very strongly acid;
clear wavy boundary.
C=24 to 31 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4), brownish yellow (10YR
6/6), and light gray (10YR 7/2) saprolite that has a sandy loam texture;
massive; friable; few fine roots; common fine flakes of mica; very strongly
acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
Cr=31 to 62 inches; soft granodioritic gneiss bedrock that is partly
consolidated but can be dug with difficulty with hand tools.
Range in Characteristics
Thickness of solum: 15 to 39 inches
Depth to bedrock: 20 to 40 inches to soft bedrock; 40 to 60 inches or more to
hard bedrock
Reaction: Extremely acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except
where surface layers have been limed
Content and size of ]Cock fragments: 5 to less than 35 percent in the A, Bw, and
C horizons; mostly gravel and cobbles
Flakes of mica: Few to many throughout the profile
A horizon:
Hue=7.5YR to 2.5Y
value=2 to 6, where value is 3 or less, the soil, when mixed to a depth of 7
inches, has a value greater than 3
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Chroma=l to 6
Bw horizon:
-? Hue=5YR to 2.5Y
Value=4 to 6
Chroma=4 to 8
Texture (fine-earth fraction)=sandy loam, fine sandy loam, or loam; some pedons
have thin subhorizons of sandy clay loam
C horizon:
Hue =5YR to 2.5Y
Value=4 to 6
Chroma=4 to 8,
or may be multicolored
Texture (fine-earth fraction)=sandy loam, fine sandy loam, loam, loamy sand, or
loamy fine sand
Cr horizon:
Type of bedrock=weathered bedrock that is partly consolidated but can be dug
with difficulty with hand tools
R horizon:(if it occurs)
Type of bedrock=hard unweathered felsic to mafzc metamorphic or igneous rock

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County WA1A1)6rA NCDOT Division # District #
CONCURRENCE FORM FOR PROPERTIES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES,
FOR STATE FUNDED SECONDARY ROAD PROJECTS ONLY
Project Description: ..... JOKE. AV D /MPkoV,!:- SR //oZ RA (R6M I/v6-ER ROA6)
p1A y
on / , representatives of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (HPO)
Other_____
Reviewed the subject project at
/ a scoping meeting
H photograph review session/consultation
other
All parties present agreed
There are no properties over fifty years old within the project's Federal Permit Site's (or Sites') area (or
areas) of potential effects (APE).
__V_/There are no properties less than fifty years old that are considered to meet Criterion Consideration G
within the project's Federal Permit Site's (or sites') area (or areas) of potential effects.
There are properties over fifty years old (list attached) within the project's Federal Permit Site's (or Sites')
area (or areas) of potential effects, but based on the historical information available and the photographs of
each property, properties identified as are considered not eligible for the National Register and no
further evaluation is necessary.
There are no National Register or Study-Listed properties located within the secondary road project's area
of potential effects.
There are no historic properties affected by this project. (Attach any notes or documents as needed)
Signed:
Representative, NCDOT
Representative, HPO
JZ3/fl
State Hist&i Pr *# fi . A A Date
Date

If a survey report is prepared, a final copy 6f this form and the attached list will be included.
NO NR OR SL PROPERTIES
NO PROPERTIES OVER FIFTY YEARS IN AGE
NO PROPERTIES UNDER FIFTY YEARS IN AGE
MEETING CRITERION CONSIDERATION G
within Federal permit area(s) or APE
for the attached project.
Surveyed by Ed Davis, NCDOT Historic. Architecture
with Heath Slaughter, NCDOT Division 11 DEO
March 2001
May 17, 2001
County WA-114t)" NCDOT Division # District #
CONCURRENCE FORM FOR PROPERTIES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES,
FOR STATE FUNDED SECONDARY ROAD PROJECTS ONLY
Project Description: ..... PAvf- PM) /M PRO VC-- S RIl ?(A .0) (ROMWS-ER PO q b)
MAV
On , representatives of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (HPO)
? Other
Reviewed the subject project at
? i a scoping meeting
?' ' photograph review session/consultation
other
All parties present agreed
There are no properties over fifty years old within the project's Federal Permit Site's (or Sites') area (or
areas) of potential effects (APE).
There are no properties less than fifty years old that are considered to meet Criterion Consideration G
within the project's Federal Permit Site's (or sites') area (or areas) of potential effects:
There are properties over fifty years old (list attached) within the project's Federal Permit Site's (or Sites')
area (or areas) of potential effects, but based on the historical information available and the photographs of
each property, properties identified as are considered not eligible for the National Register and no
/ further evaluation is necessary.
V There are no National Register or Study-Listed properties located within the secondary road project's area
of potential effects.
There are no historic properties affected by this project. (Attach any notes or documents as needed)
Signed:

Representative, NCDOT
Representative, HPO
State
Date
Date
If a survey report is prepared, a final copy of this form and the attached list will be included.
NO NR OR SL PROPERTIES ,
NO PROPERTIES OVER FIFTY YEARS IN AGE
NO PROPERTIES UNDER FIFTY YEARS IN AGE
MEETING CRITERION CONSIDERATION G
within Federal permit area(s) or APE
for the attached project.
Surveyed by Ed Davis, NCDOT Historic Architecture
with Heath Slaughter, NCDOT Division 11 DEO
March 2001

May 17, 2001
tiorth CarclinaepariLnt of Transportation
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
Project: ?. 7.r.y-21) -A Road: 1J 22 .9)-I? County: ,f/Q fac,A?
Prepared by: A4 / 4/e ,, 10 ?n Date: 2d D I
:approved by: 4/2" lsZ ,61 Date: S- 7 - D
my Maintenance Engineer
Date: .5- 2'4 =0I
District Engineer
T. t=. I ,-, op Date: Ci - ,_24- y /
Roadside Eknv-ironmenW Engineer
Std. m Description Symbol
1630.03 Temporary Silt Ditch---------------------------- - 7 S
1630.05 Temporary Diversion--- --------------- -- -TD
----a
1605.01 Temporary Silt Fence - --
1622.01 Temporary Slope Drain--------------------------
' ---- ` ?-- 1-
1630.01 Silt Basin Type-A
1630.02 Silt Basin Type-B--
1633.01 Temporary Rock Silt Check Type :?- -------- --- l?
1633.02 Temporary Rock Silt Check, Type-B--
1634.01 Temporary Rock Sediment Dam Type_k-------- - ® _
1634.02 Temporary Rock Sediment Dam Type-B- -- --- -

1635.01
Rock Pipe Inlet Sediment Trap Type .-A- , .
AC ;J .,
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1635.02 Rock Pipe Inlet Sediment Trap Type-B -- ---
B
1636.01
1630.04 Rock Silt Screen -- --------
Stilling Basin---- - ---------- ---
Rock Inlet Sediment Trap: ?
A)
A
1632.01 Type _ - -
ice! .or
1632.02 Type-B- --- - BF( or B)
1632.03 Type-C C or C)
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868.04 Rip Rap - -
R R
Pipe Outlet Energy Disipator -
Ditch Liner
Pipe Outlet or Inlet Stabilization
NOTE: Silt Basin Type B: 3's3'by 6' long unless otherwise noted by Engineer
General Notes on Erosion Control
Silt Basin Type B's will be constructed to the dimension of six feet by three feet
by three feet unless otherwise noted on the plans.
Where slope protection treatment is required, Section 868 and Section 1042 of
the 1995 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures will be followed. Any
material obtained from the project must be clean before being placed.
Generally, the order of installation of the erosion control measures will be as
follows:
Temporary Silt Basins shall be installed before clearing and.
grubbing begins.
Silt Fences and Temporary Silt Ditches shall be installed after clearing
and before grading.
Temporary Stone Ditch Checks shall be installed as soon as
ditchline is established.
Pipe Outlet and Inlet Protection will be done as soon as the pipe is
installed.
Seeding and other permanent erosion control measures are to be
implemented as soon as practical.
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GENERAL NOTES ON EROSION CONTROL
Silt Basin Type B's will be constructed to the dimension of six feet by three
feet by three feet unless otherwise noted on the plans.
Where slope protection treatment is required, Section 868 and Section 1042 of
the 1990 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures will be followed.
Any material obtained from the project must be clean before being placed.
Generally, the order of installation of the erosion control measures will be as
follows:
Temporary Silt Basins shall be installed before clearing and
grubbing begins.
Silt Fences and Temporary Silt Ditches shall be installed after
clearing and before grading.
Temporary Stone Ditch Checks shall be installed as soon as
ditchline is established.
Pipe Outlet and Inlet Protection will be done as soon as the pipe
is installed.
Seeding and other permanent erosion control measures are to be
implemented as soon as practical.
PIPE INSTALLATION
1. Install erosion control devices. In streams, where necessary, rock silt
screens will be used and installed prior to pipe replacement or any
work being done to channel.
2. Remove material and existing pipe while limiting, as much as
possible, material and sediment from entering a stream and/or
escaping from project.
3. Prepare pipe foundation while again taking care to limit, as much as
possible, material and sediment from entering a stream and/or
escaping from project. Where possible, new grade will be below
existing stream bed. If needed, bedding material will be clean stone.
4. Place the new pipe and compact backfill.
5. . Install slope protection on outlet and inlet ends of pipe. Also
complete installation of erosion control measures and perform
maintenance as needed on existing measure.
6. Establish permanent vegetation as soon as possible.
7. Remove rock silt screens as soon as possible after vegetation is
established. Prior to removal of rock silt screens any accumulated silt
must be removed.
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DITCH LINER REQUIREMENTS
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Photos 1-3: Wetland located near station 27+50 on SR 1122, Rominger Road, Watauga.
Photo 4: Wet cross line at station 59+80 on SR 1122, Rominger Road, Watauga.
Photo 5: Downstream view at cross line located at station 220+00 on SR 1122, Rominger Rd, Watauga.
Photo 6: Inlet end of pipe located at station 290+50 on SR 1122, Rominger Road, Watauga.