20060442 Ver 1_Application_20060317

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Division of Water Quality
934 Washington Square Mall
Washington, N.C. 27889
Attention: Garcy Ward
March 16, 2006

Subject: Courtesy Notification for a NW 3 permit for pipe replacements on SR 1351 (Vaughn Creek Road)
in Northampton County.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting a NW 3 permit for pipe
replacements at two locatins on SR 1351 (Vaughn Creek Road) in Northampton County. Pipe 1 is located
approximately 0.5 miles east of NC 35. The existing pipe (1 @ 24" x 34') will be replaced by the proposed
pipe of 36" x 40'. Pipe 2 is located approximately 0.55 miles east of NC 35. The existing pipe (1 @ 24" x
42') will be replaced with the proposed pipe of 36" x 50'. Both pipes are located in unnamed tributaries to
the Meherrin River, which is classified as a "Class C Nutrient Sensitive Water" by the Division of Water
Quality. The pipes will be removed using NCDOT best management practices for pipe replacement.
There are no wetland impacts and 14 linear feet of stream impacts with these pipe replacements. The PCN,
vicinity maps, and permit drawings are included with this letter. If you need any additional information or
have any questions concerning this project please call me at 252-482-7977.
Sincerely,
Anthony Roper, PE
Division One Engineer
Clay Willis
Division One Env onmental Officer
Cc Bill Biddlecome, USACOE
Rob Ridings, DWQ
Pipe Replacements on SR 1351 (Vaughn Creek Road) in Northampton County
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MAR Y a 2006
Office Use Only: `''S . iD+S70RldAq? BRANCH Form Version May 2002
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If 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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NW 3
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: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Clay Willis, NC DOT Division 1 Environmental Officer
Mailing Address: 113 Airport Drive
Suite 100
Edenton NC 27932
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: tcwillisndot.state.ne.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 oNvner/applicant.)
Name: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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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 reaps 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 I 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 infonned that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: SR 1351 Pipe Replacements ; Northampton County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Northampton County Nearest Town: Severn
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take NC 35 North through
Severn in Northampton County. Go approximately 0.34 miles after exiting; Severn city lts
and then turn right onto SR 1351 (Vaughn Creek Road). Pipes are located approximately 0.5
and 0.55 miles from NC 35.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Pipe 1 36.51959 N 77.17622 W
Pipe 2 36.51919 N 77.17486 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): 0.8 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Meherrin River
8. River Basin: Chowan River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at httL)://l12o.enr.state.ne.us/a(Imire/mars/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: woodlands, rural residential, agriculture
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Replace
the existing pines at two locations. Pipe I is located approximately 0.5 miles east of NC 35.
The existingepe (24" x 34' RCP) will be replaced with one 36" x 40' CMP on its current
alignment. Pipe 2 is located approximately 0.55 miles cast of NC 35. The existing pipe (24"
x 42' RCP) will be replaced with one 36" x 50' CMP on its current alignment. The existing
pines will be removed entirely. Proper fill will be used to bring road to existing heir
Excavated fill will be hauled to appropriate sites. Heavy equipment used will include an
excavator, backhoe, and dump trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: To replace two structurally deficient pipes.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or pen-nits 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.
There have been no prior pen-nits issued on this project.
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 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
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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 no permanent
impacts.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below: N/A
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear 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 Scrvice Ccnter at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http:/•'www.femLi.gov.
*** List a wctland type that best describes wctland 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: None
Total area of wetland impact proposed: None
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please secif
Site I Fill 6 UT to Meherrin River 5-7 feet Perennial
Site 2 Fill 8 UT to Melierrin River 5-7 feet Perennial

* 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.us?,1s.<,1ov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., 'Veww.tOp070nC.IX1111,
www.mapdues(.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 14 linear feet
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: None
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
ba , ocean, etc.
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, ctc.
5. 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., darn/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Pine replacement is wine to stav on the existing ali ;mnent and traffic will be detoured
around the site by using an off-site detour. This will reduce temporary impacts to the streams
and by not utilizing an on-site detour and keeping the road open. The pipe will be the extended
in length to widen the shoulders for safer public travel. The pipe diameters will also be wider to
increase natural flow conditions.
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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)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/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 213 .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .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
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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 213.0242 or.0260.
N/A
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.
Impervious acreage will remain the same.
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.
There is no sewage disposal associated with this protect.
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. 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).
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Applicant/A = is Signature Date
(Agent's signature is alid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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