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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061776 Ver 1_Application_20061114A .. s?Art o 3 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA rG?? C lI?T 410 ?l1 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION rcr'!';? 1141 MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT 1s;4 GovEItNoit SECRETARY DIVISION 4 November 9, 2006 Mr. William Wescott U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office Post Office Box 1000 Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000 (One Copy) Mr. Robert Ridings Wetlands/401 Unit NC DENR Division of Water Quality 2321 Crabtree Blvd Raleigh, NC 27604 (Seven Copies) 1-74 SUBJECT: NWP 3 and 33 Notification and Buffer Authorization Request, for the replacement of the culvert on Moore Swamp under SR 1427, Edgecombe County. WBS Number: DF 11604.2033801 Dear Sirs: Please find enclosed the Pre-Construction Notification for the above referenced project. This project involves the replacement of a failing culvert under SR 1427 on Moore Swamp, in Edgecombe County. Moore Swamp is classified by the Division of Water Quality as WS-IV NSW 28-79-31-1. The pipe is being replaced due to the roadway and shoulder failure from separated pipe joints caused by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ernesto. This is a maintenance activity and does not constitute a change from the existing use of the structure as a paved, two-lane, culverted stream crossing. This project does not require the placement of additional riprap in the channel or excess channel excavation. Excavation will be confined to the right of way, and limited to the minimum amount required to restore the original dimensions. All excavated material will be removed from the site. This conveyance is shown as a perennial stream on the soils and topographic Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165 Phone (252) 6237-6164 Fax (252) 234-6164 maps. The channel is 8 feet wide from bank to bank. The existing culvert is one line of 50 LF of 72" CMP and will be replaced with one line of 50 LF of 95" x 67" Corrugated Aluminum Arch Pipe with headwalls. We will bury the invert of the new culvert 12 inches. All work will be performed in the dry. Any activities related to the installation and removal of steel sheathing will be confined to within 20 feet of the existing culvert ends. Only minor deviation from the previously authorized fill design will occur. An off-site traffic detour will be utilized during the culvert replacement. Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters will be strictly adhered to during the replacement of this culvert. FEDERALLY-PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) currently list two federally protected species for Edgecombe County (Table 1). Table 1- Federally Protected S pecies of Ed gecombe County Federal Habitat Biological Common Name Scientific Name Status Present Conclusion Tar River spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana E N No Effect Red-cockaded Picoides borealis E N No Effect woodpecker No element occurrences are listed on the NBP database within one mile of the project area. During the onsite visit, it was determined that there were no pine trees suitable for RCW foraging or nesting are in, or adjacent to, the project area. There was also no habitat suitable for the Tar spiny mussel. This project is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any of the federally protected species listed in Edgecombe County. No sites eligible for listing on the National Register occur within the area of potential effect. This project will not affect listed or eligible historic properties. Regulatory Approvals TJSACE Section 404 Permit: The project qualifies for Nationwide Permit 3 (Maintenance of previously approved structures) and Nationwide Permit 33 (Temporary Construction, Access and Dewatering). All permit conditions will be followed. NCDWO Section 401 Certification: The project qualifies for 401 General Certification number 3494 and 3366. All conditions of the general certification will be followed. NCDWQ Buffer Rules: As road crossings less than 150 linear feet or 1/3 acre are an allowable use, written authorization from the Division of Water Quality is not required. Only Buffer Rule approval is sought in writing. Please contact Jamie Guerrero at (252) 296-3530 or Chad Coggins at (252) 296-3532 if you have any questions or need additional information. Your time and effort are appreciated. Respectfully Yours, R.E. Greene, Jr., PE Division Engineer - Division 4 Cc: Mr. Jamie Guerrero, Division Environmental Officer Mr. Jimmy Marler, Bridge Superintendent Mr. Bobby Lewis, Division Maintenance Engineer Office Use Only: Fonn Version March 05 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. ? 6 1 7 7 6 (it 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: N Section 404 Permit N Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ N 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 3 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: N 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: ? II. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: R. E. Greene - Division Engineer Mailing Address: PO Box 3165 Wilson, NC 27895-3165 Telephone Number: 252-237-6164x3501 Fax Number: 252-234-6174 E-mail Address: rg reene(a,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: Jamie Guerrero Division 4 Environmental Officer Company Affiliation: Division 4 - NCDOT Mailing Address: 509 Ward Blvd. Wilson, NC 27895-3165 Telephone Number: 252 237-6164x3530 Fax Number: 252-234-6174 E-mail Address: ia uerrero(i0dot.state. nc.us updated I1/1/2005 Page 5 of 13 III. Project Information 6 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: Pipe Replacement on SR 1427 over Moore Swamp in Edgecombe County 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A 4. Location County: Edecombe USGS Drau hg n City Quad map Nearest Town:Leggett Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Site is north of Tarboro just off of NC 44 on SR 1427 about 0.3 miles noutheast of NC 44 & SR 1427 interaction 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 distinct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 36.0261 ON 77.6058 °W Property size (acres): N/A 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Moore Swamp flows into Maple Swamp which flows into fishing_ creek 8. River Basin: Tar River (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: rural area heavily wooded around stream with some fannland in the area. Updated 11/1/2005 Page 6 of 13 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Using mechanical highway equipment to replace existing 50' X 72" CMP long with 50' of 95" X 67" corrurated aluminum pipe with aluminum headwalls. Off-site detour will be used. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work Current pipe is failing causing cracks and holes in pavement. The upgraded pipe with headwalls also will provide gentler and more stable vegetated side slopes and bring this site up to current NCDOT construction and safety standards. 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 pen-nits 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. VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to detennine, 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, pennanent 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. Updated 11/1/2005 Page 7 of 13 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: No permanent impacts are proposed only temporary impacts from sheet piling and dewatering activities 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, se arately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on map) Type of Impact Type of Wetland (e.g., forested, marsh, herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within 100-year Floodplain ( es/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Area of Impact (acres) Total Wetland Impact (acres) 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 acreav-e, multiDly length X width. then divide by 43.560. Stream Impact Number indicate on ma (? ) Stream Name Type of Impact Perennial or Intermittent? Average Stream Width Before Impact Impact Length linear feet) Area of Impact (acres) Moore Swamp Temporary sheet pile for dewatering intermittent 8 0 0 Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 0 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 Name of Waterbod Type of Impact Type of Waterbody Area of Updated 11/1/2005 Page 8 of 13 Site Number (indicate on ma) (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc.) Impact (acres) Total Open Water Impact (acres) 6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the roject: Stream Impact (acres): 0 Wetland Impact (acres): 0 Open Water Impact (acres): 0 Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0 Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 0 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. 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 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.): N/A Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A 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. Equipment staging and work will be performed within the existing road footprint Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for sedimentation and erosion control the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced. Offsite detours will be used to avoid temporary fill from an onsite detour. Updated 11/1/2005 Page 9 of 13 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:/ih2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/stnngide.htm1. 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. 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/wm/index.litm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Updated 11/1/2005 Page 10 of 13 Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): IX. Environmental Documentation (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 ® Meets Federal Categorical Exclusion criteria 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. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify Tar River )? 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* I Impact I Multiplier I Required (square feet) Mitieation Total * Zone 1 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. Updated 11/1/2005 Page 11 of 13 3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Plc within 15A NCAC 213.0242 or.0244, or ise attach all 0260. type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Enhancement, or Payment into the appropriate information as identified 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. All appropriate best management practices for sediment and erosion control will be implemented. 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. N/A XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) 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 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: This nine replacement and upgrade is a general maintenance project Updated 11/1/2005 Page 12 of 13 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. 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Nc. 33 Re: 3 PCN's Subject: Re: 3 PCN's From: Rob Ridings <rob.ridings@ncinail.net> Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:45:18 -0500 To: Jamie Guerrero <juerrero@dot.state. nc.us> 0 C.o t?7 (? dy 00_r",?D (P 12 Jamie, OK...well if it's all the same to you, since 1427 and 1504 have no impacts, then instead of writing a 401, we can just file them away as "Courtesy Copies" and save you guys sonic application fee money and (more importantly) save you sonic time. I'll go ahead and write an approval for 1210.... looks like 600 sq ft of buffer from the the drawing you're giving me. We just got another one from y'all like this ...SR 1403 in Wilson Co. From what I see this too has no new impacts (buffers or otherwise) and we can just file that away as a Courtesy Copy as well, correct? Let me know... And I'll look for your new info on NC 97 and work on it asap. -rob Jamie Guerrero wrote: 1 of 2 12/5/2006 9:47 AM Re: 3 PCN's • - - Rob, No buffer impacts for SR 1427 and SR 1504. We will do all work from the roadway for the pipe replacement. Actually we are daylighting 1504 a few feet so we will be restoring some buffer. SR 1210 we are extending the pipe a bit so we will have some buffer impacts. I have attached the buffer drawings for 1210. On another note, we have finally reworked NC 97 in Edgecombe Co. (you had put it on hold until we figured out the buffer impacts). There are mitigable impacts for BZ 1 (53 ft2) and BZ (3037 ft2). I will be sending this update to you as well as our EEP request for mitigation letter. Jamie Guerrero Division 4 Environmental Officer NCDOT (252) 296-3530 Rob Ridings wrote: Jamie, I've gotten three PCN applications from you for SR 1427 & SR 1504 in Edgecombe County and SR 1210 in Halifax County. All three are requesting Buffer Authorization, but do not have any square footage of buffer impact listed. Is this correct or was it an oversight? Please advise, thanks, -Rob 2 of 2 12/5/2006 9:47 AM