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Applicant: 6D O T" - i Y. Z y
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: faa Z 3 2017 ?o
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules,
and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC, 27699-1621. 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, M . L. hw er- , 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
built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer
Rules, the ap v ans 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
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:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
Date:
I, , 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
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 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: Registration No.: Date:
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Mr. Mike Holder, P.E.
NCDOT Division 12
P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Holder:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
May 23, 2006
DWQ# 06-0800
Lincoln County
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to permanently
impact 100 linear feet (If) (for additional culvert length, drop box and inlet riprap stabilization) and to temporarily
impact 60 If (for temporary cofferdams) of an unnamed tributary to the South Fork Catawba River* to replace
an existing, deteriorating culvert as described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) on May 15, 2006. The location of the project is Highway 27 in Lincoln County. After reviewing your
application, we have determined that this project is covered by Water Quality General Certification Number
3404. Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your
project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge, and
Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design that you described in your application (unless modified
below) and will expire with the associated USACE 404 permit unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality
Certification. Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ in writing and you may be required to
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 conditions. If total wetland fills for this project
(now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if 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 in the attached certification and those listed below:
1. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary control measures shall be
installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered (i.e., the depth of the channel must
not be reduced by a widening of the streambed). Existing stream dimensions (including pattern and profile)
are to be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. The applicant may be required to provide
evidence that the equilibrium has been maintained, if requested in writing by the DWQ.
2. Riprap must not interfere with thalweg performance and aquatic life passage during low flow conditions.
3. Heavy equipment must be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel, when possible, in
order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into the stream.
4. Temporary dewatering sites must be restored to pre-existing conditions unless more natural geomorphic
conditions can be provided.
*No stream determination performed.
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5. No live or fresh concrete shall come into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has hardened.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. All work shall be performed during low or normal flow conditions.
9. Discharging hydroseeding mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to
surface waters is strictly prohibited.
10. Erosion and sediment control practices must utilize Best Management Practices (BMP) and be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation, and operation and maintenance of
such BMP in order to protect surface water standards:
a. 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 Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all
construction sites, borrow pit sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or
leased borrow pits associated with the project.
b. 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.
c. The reclamation measures and implementation of these measures must be in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
11. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent
practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable,
they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within 30 days after the Division of Land Resources has
released the project.
12. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and its contractors and/or agents shall not
excavate, fill or perform mechanized land clearing at any time in the construction or maintenance of this
project within waters and/or wetlands, except as authorized by this Certification, or any modification to this
Certification (e.g., no work shall occur outside of the footprint of the plans provided). In addition, there shall
be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
Certification without appropriate modification. If this occurs, compensatory mitigation may be required since it
is a direct impact from road construction activities.
13. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion" form to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. Please
include photographs upstream and downstream of the structure to document correct installation.
14. Continuing Compliance. NCDOT shall conduct its activities in a manner so as not to contravene any state
water quality standard [including any requirements for compliance with section 303(4) 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 to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with such standards and
requirements in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d).

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Before codifying the certification, DWQ shall notify NCDOT and the USACE, provide public notice in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503, and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to NCDOT in writing, shall be provided to
the USACE for reference in any permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and shall also
become conditions of the 404 Permit for 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 that
conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. 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 Polly Lespinasse in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-
1699.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Steve Lund, USACE Asheville Field Office
Sonia Gregory, DWQ Wetlands Unit
Central Files
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
May 5, 2006
Mr. Steve Lund
US Army Corp of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, N. C. 28801-5006
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Lund:
LYNDO TEPPETT
SECRETARY
060,S00
Pipe replacement on Highway 27-Lincolnton, Lincoln County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace a deteriorating pipe on
Hwy 27 in Lincolnton in Lincoln County. The road shoulder above the streampipe collapsed and
stormwater dropbox and pipe located on the road shoulder was nearing collapse; therefore, this
was considered an emergency project and construction commenced immediately. The new pipe
was installed using the boring/jacking method due to its location on a major highway and the
amount of fill above the existing pipe. The existing 150 foot, 30" pipe was replaced with a 177-ft
long, 42" steel pipe. A staging area for the boring machine is located on the bank at the pipe
outlet. This area will bed seeded and stabilized upon projection completion. The site is located in
an urban area; therefore, trash/debris and possible fill had been placed in the stream immediately
upstream of the pipe causing the existing pipe inlet to be buried -4 feet below the existing
upstream streambed elevation. It was necessary to excavate the upstream area to locate the pipe
inlet and also to remove a large amount of trash and debris. The type of soil found in this area
necessitated that 50 feet of disturbed upstream channel be rock lined to provide stabilization. The
embankment above the rock was either matted or seeded/mulched (refer to enclosed sketch). The
old pipe was perched approximately 4 feet and a large scour area had formed at the pipe outlet.
The new pipe was bored in a new location and due to the limiting work area, it was necessary to
perch the new pipe. The scour hole at the old pipe outlet will be filled and stabilized. Per DWQ
request, a drop box catch basin will be utilized at the new pipe outlet to dissipate energy from the
perched stream pipe and from a stormwater discharge pipe. A short pipe section will extend from
the drop box in alignment with the downstream channel. The reconstruction of the failing road
embankment will include the regrading of the area at the stream dropbox to "hide" the dropbox
from view and provide an aesthetically pleasing view at the request of the adjacent property
owner.
Hwy 27, Lincolnton
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May 5, 2006
NCDOT requests a waiver from the Regional Condition 2(bxe) permit depth specification, for the
construction of this project due to the existing site condition and the necessity to utilize the
downstream mstream dropbox structure. Downstream temporary cofferdams are being utilized to
provide erosion/sediment control during project construction. Upon project completion, the area
impacted by the temporary cofferdam will be restored to pre-project conditions. The total scope
of the work will result in a 100 feet of permanent impacts and 60 feet of temporary impacts to an
unnamed tributary to South Fork Catawba River, which is classified as a WS-IV watershed by the
Division of Water Quality
The project is located on a rural/urban arterial; however, it is not located within lh mile of any
critical watershed; therefore, hazardous spill basins are not required. Enclosed is the hazardous
spill basin checklist. This office has conducted a GIS and field survey for the project and is
recommending a finding of "no effect" for T&E species and historical structures.
I have enclosed a pre-construction notification for a NW#14, sketches of planned activities, and
location maps relative to the project.
Project information for the 401 Automated Payment Procedure is as follows:
• Work order number: 150457-55120005-12.105511-3855
• TIP #: NA
• Project Category: $200.00 Fee
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at [phone]. Thank
you for your time and consideration to this matter
Respectfully yours,
M.L. Holder, P.E.
Division Engineer
Twelfth Division
BY:
Trish Simon
Division 12 Environmental Supervisor
Enclosures
Cc: John Hennessy, DWQ, 401/Transportation Permitting Unit
Polly Lespinasse, DWQ, Mooresville Regional Office
Ron Linville, Wildlife Resources Commission (Courtesy Copy)
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 2 0 0 6 0 8 O
(If anv narticular item is not applicable to this proiect, 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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 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 (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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: ?
H. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mike Holder, N.C. Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47
Shelf North Carolina 28151
Telephone Number: 704-480-9020 Fax Number: 704-480-5401
E-mail Address:
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: Trish Simon
Company Affiliation: N.C. Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47
Shelby, North Carolina 28151
Telephone Number: 704-480-9044 Fax Number: 704-480-5401
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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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 i 1 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: Pine replacement by boring/ gddag method. Hwy 27.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 12.105511
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): NA
4. Location
County: Lincoln Nearest Town: Lincolnton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Lincolnton Town Square,
proceed west -1/2 mile to site.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°28'06"N/81°15'47"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 0.20 acres.
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT to South Fork Catawba River,
WS-IV Watershed (from Clark Creek to 0.3 mile upstream of Muddy Creek).
8. River Basin: Catawba
(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/mgps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:Existin,g Condition - pipe crossing? on major hi way. General
Land Use- urban.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: An
eroding road embankment and failing catch basin and stormwater pine has caused the failure
of a deteriorating stream pipe NCDOT proposes to replace the deteriorating piM
boring jacking method, as well as reconstruct the stormwater pipes/basin and road
embankment The existing 150 foot. 30" Qne will be replaced with a 177-ft long, 42" steel
pi M. staging area for the boring machine will be located on the bank at the pine outlet.
The existing_ pine inlet is buried -4 ft below the existing upstream streambed. It was
necessary to excavate the upstream area to locate the pipe inlet and also to remove a large
amount of trash and debris. (The area appeared to have been used as a private dump in the
past) The soft soils found in the area necessitated that 50 feet of disturbed upstream channel
be rock lined to provide stabilization. The embankment above the rock was either matted or
seeded/mulched (refer to enclosed sketch. The existing Ripe was perched approximately 4
feet and had a large scour area was located at the pipe outlet. The new pipe was bored in a
new location and due to the limiting work area, it was necessary to perch the new pipe. The
scour hole at the old nine outlet will be filled and stabilized. Per DWQ request, a drop box
catch basin will be utilized at the new pine outlet to dissipate energy. A second short nine
will extend from the drop box in alignment with the downstream channel. An upstream storm
flow pine from Highway 27 will discharge onto the rock used at the inlet for structure
stabilization A downstream stormflow pine will discharge into the drop box at the pipe
outlet The staging area for the boring machine will be seeded and stabilized, as well as the
disturbed downstream bank. The reconstruction of the failing road embankment will include
the regrading of the area around the stream dropbox to "hide" the dropbox from view and
provide an aesthetically pleasing view at the reguest of the adjacent property owner. The
installation will be accomplished with the use of backhoe and boring machine.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to replace
a deteriorating pipe to reconstruct an adeguate road shoulder for the safety of the travelling
public and to repair a stormwater dropbox and pipe.
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.
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V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
None Anticipated
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: There will be j=p impacts from rock
ladder construction and pM structure stabilization and from the boring machine stagm
area and pipe boring construction.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below: NO WETLAND IMPACTS
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
ear feet
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized
clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both
structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance
Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service
Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at ho://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver
pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream
Impact Site Length of Average Width Perennial or
Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)
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Fill from additional UT to South Fork
1 pipe length/instream 50 ft Catawba River 2-3 ft Intermittent
dropbox & outlet pipe
1 Rock lined channel @ 50 ft 66 44 "
inlet for stabilization
Temporary
1 Downstream 60 ft 64
"
Cofferdams
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* 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 www.usgs.-gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g.,
www.topozone.com, www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:_ Permanent impacts = 100
feet, Temporary Impacts = 60 feet.
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S. below: 0
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres
Name Wat)
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.

• List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation,
dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation: NO POND IMPACTS
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.):
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.
Due to the location of the pipe on a major hi hway, the new pipe was installed using the boring
and jacking method to reduce traffic disruption. The staging area will be seeded and stabilized.
The existing, site conditions determined the elevation at which the new pipe was bored. A drop
box was utilized at thep M outlet rather than downstream bank armoring to provide energy
dissipation of flow during storm events (the area is an urban area with "flashy" stormflows. The
stream is a small urban stream with little aquatics.
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
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
httv://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/newetlands/strmgide.html.
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.
AU mitigation required by USACE will be provided in accordance with guidelines outlined
in the USACE letter of 9/1/04 from Mr. Ken Jolly to Dr. Gregory Thorpe.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htin. 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):
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):
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (fedeml/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) 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 (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
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multinliers.
Zone* s uImpct are feet Multiplier Miti Required
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 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.
NA
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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.
No additional impervious surface proposed.
XU. 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.
NA
XM. 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. 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).
NA
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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HAZARDOUS SPILL BASIN CHECKLIST
Division: 12- County: Linnnln Project ID:
River Basin: Catawba Bridge No: Pipe Replacement
Route: M 27 Stream: UT to South Fork Catawba River, WS-IV
Waters
Water Quality Criteria:
Yes No
Stream Crossing Blue Line On USGS r r'
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WSI r r
WS II,III OR IV, Crossing Within 0.5mi of W.S. Critical Area r r
Roadway Criteria:
Route Designation-
Arterial Urban
Arterial Rural
Additional Site Information:
Is a Hazardous Spit Basin Required?
Yes No
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Yes No
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Criteria Based Upon NCDOT "Best Management Practices for the
Protection of Surface Waters" (March, 1997).