20100528 Ver 1_Application_20100707

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY PURDUE P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202 EUGENE TTI, JR.
GOVERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETAR
July 2, 2010
Mr. Monte Matthews
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 1
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office VUV2V
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Fo.est, NC 27587
Subject: Nationwide Permit #3
Scour Protection under Bridge #6 on SR 1559 in Foscoe
Watauga County, North Carolina
Project Number: 11B.209511 (DWQ Permit Fee: $240)
Dear Mr. Matthews:
We have experienced substantial scour damage to the footer of interior bent #2 under the subject
bridge. The footer is surrounded by weathered rock, much of which has eroded away over the
years. The Watauga River has also repositioned itself under the bridge over the years to the point
where bent #2 now falls pretty much in the middle of the base flow channel.
In order to correct this situation we are proposing to install approximately 50 linear feet of large
shot rock around bent #2 to protect it. We will also install large rock between bent 91 and bent
#2 so that the floodplain under the bridge matches the floodplains up and downstream of the
bridge. This activity will narrow the river down some under the bridge so in an effort to keep
velocities consistent, we plan to excavate a portion of the large floodplain between bent #2 and
bent #3 (see attached plan sheet). This activity will essentially maintain the upstream channel
width and will place the river in its historical location. When complete, this action should protect
our footer, reduce bank stress and reduce debris accumulation on bent #2.
Bent 93 is positioned on the southern floodplain but has experienced heavy scour damage as well.
We will place large stone around this bent too. Excavated floodplain cobble, gravel and sand will
be placed on top of this stone around bent #3 to fill the voids and provide extra protection. Due
to on-site conditions, we are not proposing to dewater the Watauga River. The installation of
clean stone along with minor floodpiain excavation is not expected to create anything more than
minor stream turbidity. The existing southern floodplain appears to be exclusively cobble, gravel
and sand from the river itself.
P. 0. Box 250, N. WaxESBORo, NC 28659
PHoNE [phone] FAx [phone]
Mr. Monte Matthews
Bridge #6 Scour, Watauga
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Bridge #6 crosses the Watauga River (Class: B, Trout, HQW). This project was reviewed for the
presence of threatened and endangered species in June of 2010. This project will have no effect
on any federally listed endangered plant or animal species. Historic compliance work will be
scheduled and concurrence with the State Historic Preservation Office will be obtained if
required.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets, 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
Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me.
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,
Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Monte Matthews, US Army Corps of Engineers (1 additional copy)
Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC
Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality (5 copies)
Amy Euliss, Division of Water Quality
Mike Pettyjohn, PE, Division Engineer
David Wayne, PE, Bridge Maintenance Engineer
Jim Pendry, County Bridge Supervisor
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Scott Pipes, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Technician
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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the

Corps:
® Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes N No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ?.Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ®No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ? Yes ® No
I g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ®No
In. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ®No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Bridge #6 Scour on SR 1559
2b. County: Watauga
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Foscoe
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: 11 B.209511
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NC Dept. of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): Heath Slaughter
3d. Street address: P. O. Box 250
3e. City, state, zip: North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
3f. Telephone no.: 336-903-9202
3g. Fax ho:: [phone]
3h. Email address: hslaughter@ncdot:gov
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.15659 Longitude: - 81.76982
(DO.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: 0.1 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: Watauga River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: , Trout, HQW
2c. River basin: Watauga
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Scoured footers under the bridge in the city of Foscoe
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Bridge crosses the Watauga River
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Stabilize the footers under the bridge to protect the structure
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See attached cover letter
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
? Yes ®No ? Unknown
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ? Preliminary ? Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ®No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction

2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number- Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
? Yes ? Corps
W1 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W2 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W3 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W4 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W5 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W6 El P ? T ? No ?DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 ®P ? T Riprap Watauga River ® PER
? INT ® Corps
® DWQ -40 feet 50
? PER ? Corps
S2 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ
? PER ? Corps
S3 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ
? PER ? Corps
S4 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ
? PER. ? Corps
S5 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ
? PER ? Corps
S6 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 50
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water
impact number- Name of waterbody
(If applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary

01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts

4g. Comments:

5. Pond or Lake Construction -
If and or lake construction proposed, then com plete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes No If
yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below . If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. ? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6-c 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number-
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T impact required?
?Yes
B1 ?P?T ? No
?Yes
B2 ?P?T ? No
?Yes
B3 ?P?T ? No
6b. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Impacts will be the minimum needed to protect the footer
tb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ®No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank
? Payment to in-lieu fee program

? Pennittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ? Yes ? No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
61h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? NIA %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No
2c. If this.project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
State Stormwater Permit
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
® DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? N/A
? Phase II
? NSW
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
® HOW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
? Yes ? No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
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5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?. ? Yes ? No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUstate/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b. If you answered "yes° to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
? Yes
? No
letter.)
Comments:
2: Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ®No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a . Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ®No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b . If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a . 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.
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S. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ®No
impacts?
ED Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
GIS and visual observation
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
WRC will comment
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b . What data sources did.you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NRHP
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a . Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No
8b . If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Hydraulics unit reviewed the project
8c . What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? ncfloodmaps.com

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