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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20060270 Ver 1_Complete File_200603204 W A T Dwa_p7 March 20, 2006 Granville County DWQ Project #20060270 APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Re: SR 1508 project in Granville County State Project No. 5C.03901 I Mr. Jon G. Nance, P.E., Division Engineer NCDOT, Division 5 2312 North Duke Street Durham, NC 27704 Dear Mr. Nance: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of paving SR 1508 in Granville County: Stream Impacts in the Roanoke River Basin Site Permanent Fill in Intermittent Stream (linear ft) Temporary Impact in Intermittent Stream (linear ft) Permanent Fill in Perennial Stream (linear ft) Temporary Impact in Perennial Stream (linear ft) Total Stream Impact (linear ft) 1 12 (pipe) + 20 (ri ra) 32 (concurrent) 32 2 12 (pipe) + 20 (ri ra) 32 (concurrent) 32 3 8 (pipe) + 20 (ri ra) 28 (concurrent) 28 Total 32 (pipe) + 60 (ri ra) 92 (concurrent) 92 Total Stream Impact for Project: 92 linear feet. The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated received February 21, 2006. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certifications Number 3404 and 3366. These certifications correspond to the Nationwide Permit 14 and Nationwide Permit 33 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit, unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the attached certification as well as those listed below. NorthCarolina Transportation Permitting Unit l alutally 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-1786 /FAX 919.733-6893/ Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality a„ P--I n,,, H „;n,ierr.m,r „e eH;,,,, - rnaL aon,A-1/100/ onN r m , o.,.,,.. i ?Ql W A TFR p O DW rJ Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality 1. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact the NC DWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 2. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 3. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. 4. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing should not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams should be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 5. The use of rip-rap above the high water mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 6. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 7. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce introduction of other pollutants into the stream. 8. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 9. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this certification. 10. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 11. NCDOT and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification. 12. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification.. One NhCarolina Transportation Permitting Unit Y turally 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-1786/ FAX 919-733-6893/ Internet: http:/,h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands r O?0F W A TEq W r p `C °'w _ Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality 13. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and the on-site project manager. 14. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 15. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. 16. Native riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. 17. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. 18. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sedinncnt and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 19. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practical. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. 20. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they should be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 21. Riprap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. None Carolina Transportation Permitting Unit Ammally 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-1786 / FAX 919-733-68931 Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands A.. C...... I n......A??..:h JA R6.....1:.n A..6.... G..... h.,... Eno/ 0.......1..414noi ?_1f-.-------o.--- WATER p O DW, Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality 22. For the 92 linear feet of streams being impacted due to site dewatering activities, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction contours and revegetated with appropriate native species. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699. 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 contact Rob Ridings at (919) 733-9817. Sinc ely, 4.? Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Attachments (General Certification and Certificate of Completion form) cc: Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission DWQ Raleigh Regional Office copy File Copy No_orthCarolina Transportation Permitting Unit ?/VllfilrlJllf 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.733.1786 /FAX 919-733.6893/ Internet: http://h2o.enr.state,nc.us/ncvvetlands W A TFRQ D ?O G WI' DWQ Project No.: Applicant: Project Name: Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality County: 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 Transportation Permitting 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: Agent'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: Engineer's Certification Partial Final Date: I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the Permittee 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 Registration No. NoZhCarolina Transportation Permitting Unit Alati allf 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733.1786/ FAX 919.733-6893/ Internet: htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands 1 d d STA7r vY FFBG j D 06 srQL/ ?r A"'W '9 C8 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT GOVERNOR SECRETARY February 17, 2006 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 p60270 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer NCDOT Coordinator Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1508 (Butler Road) from SR 1430 (Rockwell Road) to SR 1507 (Wilson Town Road) in Granville County. WBS element 5C.039011. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1508 (Butler Road) from SR 1430 (Rockwell Road) to SR 1507 (Wilson Town Road) in Granville County (Figures 1-5). Total project length is 1.28 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136- 44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. SR 1508 is scheduled to be paved as part of the Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States Site I - Waters of US Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Gill Creek [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 23-4-1, Best Usage Classification C; HUC 03010102] (Figure 3) in the Roanoke River Basin. The existing structure conveying the creek is a 42-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 40 feet long (see Photograph 1). This pipe will be extended 4 feet on the inlet end and 8 feet on the outlet end. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the pipe extensions total 12 linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to a total of 20 feet of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone at this site Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 2 will be temporarily dewatered for approximately 3 days. This will involve the temporary placement of either sandbags or sheet piling upstream and downstream of construction. Once the stream has been dewatered, the extensions will be set. To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of construction will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed around downstream of the construction. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result in dewatering 32 linear feet of stream. The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction. Site 2 - Waters of US Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Gill Creek [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 23-4-1, Best Usage Classification C; HUC 030101021 (Figure 4) in the Roanoke River Basin. The existing structure conveying the creek is a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 44 feet long (see Photograph 2). This pipe will be extended 8 fegt on the inlet end and 4 feet on the outlet end. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the pipe extono'ons total 12 linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to a total of 20 feet of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone at this site will be temporarily dewatered for approximately 3 days. This will involve the temporary placement of either sandbags or sheet piling upstream and downstream of construction. Once the stream has been dewatered, the extensions will be set. To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of construction will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed around downstream of the construction. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result in dewatering 32 linear feet of stream. The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction. Please note that this crossing is mapped as having hydric soils: Chewacla and Wehadkee. However, .field investigations revealed non-hydric soils within the right-of-way with a color of 7.5YR 516. Therefore, no wetland impacts are proposed at this site. Site 3 - Waters of US Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Gill Creek [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 23-4-1, Best Usage Classification C; HUC 03010102] (Figure 5) in the Roanoke River Basin. The existing structure conveying the creek is a 42-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 44 feet long (see Photographs 3 and 4). The first joint on the inlet end of this pipe will be reset. Also this pipe will be extended 8 feet on the outlet end. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the pipe extensions total 8 linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to a total of 20 feet of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone at this site will be temporarily dewatered for approximately 3 days. This will involve the temporary placement of either sandbags or sheet piling upstream and downstream of construction. Once the stream has been dewatered, the extensions will be set. To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of construction will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed around downstream of the construction. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result in dewatering 28 linear feet of stream. The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction. 3 Riparian Buffer Impacts The project is located in the Roanoke River Basin. Therefore, construction will be completed without impacts to protected riparian buffers. Waters of the U.S./Riparian Buffer Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands and surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites. Compensatory Mitigation: All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the discretion of the regulatory review agencies. Protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of February 16, 2006, the dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata), and harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum) are listed as federally protected species in Granville County. The UTs to the Gill Creek are small, within the headwaters of their drainage system, and heavily silted. Therefore, they do not provide suitable habitat for mussel fauna, nor do they provide suitable habitat for harperella. Butler Road is not adjacent to nor is it surrounded by open water suitable of supporting foraging habitat for the bald eagle. The roadway shoulders along Butler Road are regularly maintained from the gravel to the woods line, eliminating the possibility for smooth coneflower to exist in this area. Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last updated January 2006) revealed no occurrences of protected species within the project area. Therefore, based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the 02/06/06 site visit and the NHP database review, biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each of these species. Historical Compliance This project has been screened by all pertinent parties to ensure historic compliance. 4 Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1508 (Butler Road) in Granville County. Permanent impacts, associated with surface water fill and rip rap used for bank stabilization are proposed to Waters of the United States. Additionally temporary concurrent dewatering is proposed to the work sites. The project is located in the Roanoke River Basin. Therefore, construction will be completed without impacts to protected riparian buffers. All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the discretion of the regulatory review agencies. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, NWP 33, and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3404 and WQC No. 3366 for above-described activities. An automated payment procedure has been implemented between the NCDOT and NCDWQ. This procedure will enable the Division to apply for the 401 WQC without submitting a check for this permit application. This procedure will provide payment to the NCDWQ by charging the permit application fee of $200.00 directly to the appropriate NCDOT WBS element 5C.039011. A pre-construction notification is attached with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Heather Montague at (919)560-6081. Sincerely, y? on G. Nance, P.E. Division Engineer cc: Ms. Nicole Thomson, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit Ms. Tasha Johnson, NCDOT Dist 2 Engineer Mr. Mike Harris, NCDOT Granville County Maintenance Engineer Ms. Katie Simmons, NCDOT Roadside Env Field Ops Technician R?* lowt" dim" "lip Photograph 1. Site 1 outlet, STA 37+17. ruul.ugrapu'&* aitc L+ VutICL, a l ti V /TJ /. i SR 1508 (Butler Road) - Granville County E ' ? ? r r y i t,, yN . .( N -s SR 1508 (Butler Road) - Granville County Photograph 3. 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I; I ?I ;I .I ?I ?I n ;I n .I I I I I I I I W I. 1 a- 'I I z c I I ; I; ; m v ;I ? I I ?~ I. I? .I I I W } r, ;1 1 0 I I '" c ? 0? ;I .I m I I .o ? C 1 I i- h '? p g ?I ?I C o I I O a L m ? I m k m .I N I I o 4- 3 V I I I L I I; . I ;I . O I C m E L o I I I? } I m _v ?I > 3 .I I m O ? I I I; I. L ;I a ? .I I I d I I I ? +- 39 v v I I I I L ?' m ;I L .I I ? w F- w 0 o b 0 0 a ° :r a 0 .., a 00 tn ;0. C4 +?.+ Ln cn Office Use Only: Forin Version March 05 20060270 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. (11'any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) 1. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ® 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and NWP 33 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII, and check here: ? 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ? Il. Applicant Information Owner/Applicant Information Name: NCDOT Division 5 Jon G. Nance Mailing Address: 2612 N Duke St. Durham NC 27704 Telephone Number: (919) 560-6851 Fax Number: (919) 560-3371 E-mail Address: JNanceC&dot.state. nc.us 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: E-mail Address: Fax Number: Pagel of 8 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 1 I by 17-inch fonnat; 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: Proposed replacement of structures conveying unnamed tributaries to Gill Creek in association with upgrading and paving on SR 1508 (Butler Road) in Granville County. 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 4. Location County: Granville Nearest Town: Stovall Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Stovall take SR 1430 (Rockwell Road) east approximately 0.8 mile Make a left onto SR 1508 (Butler Road). 5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a dist inct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): Site l: 36.4446 "N 78.5487 "W Site 2: 36.4447 "N 78.5454 "W Site 3: 36.4514 ON 78.5456 "W 6. Property size (acres): 9.3 acre (Project is 1.28 mi long,) 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: UTs to Gill Creek 8. River Basin: Roanoke (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 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Sites are surrounded by wooded areas and agricultural land. 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Gradc, drain pave, and erosion control at SR 1508 (Butler Rd). The NCDOT will also dewater the work sites during construction. Equipment may include excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, grader, and crane 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The project is part of the secondary road paving program The existing, gravel roadway will be paved with asphalt. 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 USAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued pen-nits, certifications or other useful infonnation. 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 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. 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. Each impact must be listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) should 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. Page 3 of 8 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Existing pipes will be replaced with longer length pipes in association with this secondary road project The NCDOT will also dewater the work sites during construction. 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list imnacts due to both structure and flooding. Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh 100-year Nearest Impact (indicate on map) , herbaceous, bog, etc.) Floodplain Stream (acres) (es/no) linear feet) N/A I Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A 3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A 4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib walls, 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. To calculate acreage. multiply length X width. then divide by 43.560. Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of Number Stream Name Type of Impact ' Stream Width Length Impact (indicate on ma) _ Intermittent ? Before Impact (linear feet) (acres) Site 1 UT to Gill Creek Fill (piped length) Perennial 3.5 12 0.0009 Rip rap armoring 20 0 001 G along stream bank . Temporary 32 0.0025 dewatering concurrent concurrent 3.0 Site 2 UT to Gill Creek Fill (piped length) Perennial 12 0,0008 Rip rap armoring 20 0.0014 along stream bank Temporary 32 0.0022 dewatering concurrent concurrent 4.0 Site 3 UT to Gill Creek Fill (piped length) Perennial 8 0.0007 Rip rap armoring 20 0.0018 along stream bank Temporary 28 0.0025 dewatering concurrent concurrent Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 92 0.0072 Page 4 of 8 5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Open Water Impact Type of Waterbody Area of Site Number Name applicable) Watee) (if ap Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact (indicate on ma) ocean, etc.) (acres) N/A Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A 6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project: Stream Impact (acres): 0.0072 Wetland Impact (acres): NONE Open Water Impact (acres): NONE Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0072 Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 92 7. Isolated Waters Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE. N/A 8. 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 rnaps 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 local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, Expected pond surface area: N/A 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. All wetlands and surface waters not affected by construction will be arotected from unnecessary encroachment _during construction. Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands Page 5 of 9 and surface waters will be enforced during construction. Only the smallest amount of till necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States or riparian buffers. 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 January 15, 2002, 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 NCEEP 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/iicwetlands/strmgide.litin1. 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions 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. All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the discretion of the regulatory review agencies. 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at (919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Page 6 of 8 Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 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 (required by DWQ) 1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ? 2. 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 3. 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 (required by DWQ) 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. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse), 15A NCAC 213.0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 0213.0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ? No ? 2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Required Mitigation I N/A 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A 2 N/A 1.5 N/A Total N/A N/A * Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. Page 7 of 8 3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (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. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level. There is 2.64 acre existing impervious surface (avg 17 foot wide gravel road) of the 9.3 acre project size. The proposed impervious surface is 3.1 acre (proposed 20 foot wide asphalt paved road) of the 9.3 total project size. Erosion and sediment control devices along, the project are comprised of temporary rock silt checks, temporary silt basins, and temporary silt fence. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been established and then reseeded. XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) 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. This project will not generate wastewater. XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (I 5A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ) Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: Upgrading SR 1508 will not result in additional development. XV. 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). a1 o? Applicant/Age 's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8