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Mr. Benton Payne, P.E.
NCDOT Division 10
716 West Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William (i. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Finvironment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimck, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 22, 2006
DWQ# 05-0493
Union County
APPROVAL/MODIFICATION of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Payne:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to permanently
impact an additional 10 linear feet (If) of Cowhorn Branch [10 If for the extension of three (3) culverts and
bank stabilization] for the addition of a turn lane as described in your application received by the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) on February 16, 2006. The location of the project is State Road 1307 (Waxhaw Marvin
Road) in Union 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:
Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams and wetlands must be below the elevation of
the streambed by one (1) 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 for low flow passage of water and
aquatic life, as well as prevent headcutting of the streams. Design and placement of culverts and other
structures including temporary erosion 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. Since three (3) culverts will be installed, the stream should only flow through one (1) culvert during normal
flow conditions and through the other culverts above bankfull conditions. Floodplain benches should be
installed to restore natural channel dimensions upon completion of the project. The benches should be
constructed of natural materials for bench stability.
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3. Riprap must not interfere with thalweg performance and aquatic life passage during low flow conditions.
Riprap placed for bank stabilization should be limited to the stream bank below the high water mark and
vegetation should be used for stabilization above the high water mark.
4. 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.
5. Temporary dewatering sites must be restored to pre-existing conditions unless more natural geomorphic
conditions can be provided.
6. No live or fresh concrete shall come into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has hardened.
7. 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.
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. All work shall be performed during low or normal flow conditions.
10. Discharging hydroseeding mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to
surface waters is strictly prohibited.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
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14. 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.
15. 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(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 to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with such standards and
requirements in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d). 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,
forAlan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Steve Lund, USACE Asheville Field Office
Rob Ridings, DWQ Wetlands Unit
Central Files
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS W. LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 14, 2005
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Attn: Mrs. Polly Lespinasse D,5--f ?(?
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 v 77--) 4/. Z"
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Subject: Union County - Turn Lane Request on SR 1307 (Waxhaw Marvin Road).
WBS Element No. 1013.209011 (DWQ Minor Permit Fee $200.00).
Dear Mrs. Lespinasse:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently replaced two existing cross
pipes on SR 1307 (Waxhaw Marvin Road) in Union County with three (3) 103 inch x 71 inch x
60 feet corrugated metal pipe (CMP) under a Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No.
GC3404. This replacement project has been completed in accordance with the WQC issued.
Union County school officials have recently requested that the NCDOT consider constructing a ?.
three lane section in this area to accommodate a turn lane for the new school that has been built
adjacent to the permitted crossing (southwest). NCDOT traffic engineers have agreed that their
request is warranted and have asked that we seek a new permit authorization that would allow for '.
the new CNIP's to be extended by 10 feet. The additional 10 feet would allow for a three lane
section and sufficient road shoulder to allow for recovery and increase the safety of this crossing.
The subject project has been reviewed for the presence of federally listed threatened and -
endangered species and described in a Minimum Criteria Checklist. It has been determined that
the construction of this project will have no effect on any listed plant or animal species.
This project cannot be completed without impacts to waters of the United States. The project is
located within the Catawba River Basin (Hydrologic Unit # 03050103), affecting the drainage of
Cowhom Branch. There will be 10 linear feet of permanent impacts to the existing stream
channels as a result of the proposed construction. There are no impacts to wetlands within the
described project area.
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 or near
the existing stream. Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters
from sediment loss will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will 6Q
716 West Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 9 [phone] a Fax [phone]
occur between project inspectors and the Division environmental staff during construction in an
effort to minimize impacts to jurisdictional sites.
The purpose of this letter is to request authorization to construct the proposed project under
Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. GC3404. If you have any questions or need
any additional information concerning this project, please feel free to contact Mr. Larry
Thompson, Division Environmental Supervisor, at [phone].
Sincerely,
a CS.
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Barry 7nEngincer
Divisi BSM/LBT

cc: Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Mrs. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Mr. Larry Thompson, DES
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Union County
Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 05_0l 5tl 2
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name:
Mailing Address:
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Division
716 West Main Street
Albemarle NC 28001
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
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: Barry S Noose P E
Company Affiliation: Division Engineer
Mailing Address: N C Department of Transportation
716 West Main Street
Albemarle NC 28001
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: bmoose a dot state nc us
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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 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: SR 1307 (Waxhaw-'Marvin Rd)
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only)
N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Union County Nearest Town: Waxhaw
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site: (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Waxhaw, travel north on
SR 1307 Waxhaw-Marvin Rd) approximately 4.5 miles. Project is located approximately
300 feet beyond the intersection of SR 1309 (Crane Road).
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat./Long): 034°5814.30"N 080°47'55.26"
(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. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Land use is rural residential/former agriculture
7. Property size (acres):
Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Cowhorn Branch
8. River Basin: Catawba (Hydrologic Unit 03050103)
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at littp://h2o.enr.state.iic.us/adm:iii/niaps /.)
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IV.
9. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The addition of 10' of 103" x 71" CMP to the
already exsistini(3) 103"x 71"x 60' CNIP The additional pipe will be added to the outlet
of the CMP to allow for an increase in road shoulder. This increase will help accommodate a
turn lane for the new school that has been built adjacent to the permitted crossing
(southwest).
10. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Heavy construction equipment
(Track Hoe dump truck boom truck etc )
11. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Project area is bordered by a single
family residence and a public school that is currently under construction.
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.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? 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. 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
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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. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located «ithin
100-year Floodplain**
(ycs/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

' List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include. but am not limitw to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
excavation, flooding, ditchim-Arainage, 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) Float Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FENIA Map Sen-ice Center at 1-800-368-9616, or
online at httn /l???ew.t?7na.?ov.
List a wetland type: that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., frezh?%nlr/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, ctc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property:
Total area of wetland impact proposed:
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream
Impact Site
Number
(indicate on
map)

Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear
feet)

Streattt Name** AN•crage
Width of
S=11 Before
Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent?
(Please specify)

Site 1 Adding 10' of CMP to the
already existing (3) 103" x
71" x 60' CNIP
10'
Cowhom Branch
Approx. 10'
Perennial
Site 2 Bank Stabilization 10' Cowhom Branch Approx. 10' Perennial

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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 fed before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization acti,6ties (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, de.), excavation, ditchinglstraighteting, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and rc!ocated streams must be included.
Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has m name:, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstrcarn named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
1114es.2ov. Several intemet sites also allow direct dowuload and printing of USGS reaps (e.g., c????c.tolxvone cone
ANINA V.InID]Ilest.Com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 10 feet permanent
Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact

Site Number
(indicate on n>it)

Type of Impact* Area of

Impact
(acres)
Name of R'aterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond- estuary, sound
bav, ocean. etc.)
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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts inchx3e. tka are not lumtol to: fill, c-xcavation, dreLigin,,.
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. 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., danVembankment, 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.
Portions of this stream not impacted bv_the proiect %,.ill be protected from unnecessarv
encroachment The staginiz of construction equipment will not be allowed in or near the stream
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itself. Strict enforcement of the sedimentation and erosion control Best Manauement
Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during all phases of
project construction
Mitip,ation
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, restoringr, 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
http://h2o.etir.state.nc.us/ncNvetIands-/strnl!-,lde.litmi.
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.
No mitigation is proposed for this project
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. - For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at htip://li2o.enr.st ite.nc.us/h.Tp/index.htnt 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):
VIII. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
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 ?
Ll. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
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.
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Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .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
Mitiation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
' "Zone 1 e\lcnds out 30 teet per1x' wcular from nc.ar uanA o[ cr3nnc:1_ cane I euLIxu ;ui
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what t`Te 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.
X. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
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.
All appropriate Best Management Practices for sediment and erosion control will be
implemented Burin, pipe replacement activities. There ?tiill be not be a net increase in storm
water runoff as a result of this protect being constructed - impervious area along the roadway
will remain the same.
XI. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
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XII. Violations (DWQ Only)
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
XHL 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 Nvith Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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Applicant/Agent's Si iature bate
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Michael F. Easley. Governor
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APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Alan W. Klimck. P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 21, 2005
DWQ# 05-0493
Union County
Dear Mr. Payne:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to permanently impact a total
of 47 linear feet (If) of Cowhorn Branch for the purpose of replacing two (2) culverts with three (3) culverts for the addition
2005 and
of a turn lane as described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on March 18,
your revised drawing received April 19, 2005. The location of the project is State Road 1307 (Waxhaw Marvin Road) in
Union County. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this project is covered by Water Quality General
Certification Number 3404. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Number 14 issued by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE). 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 will expire with the associated 404 permit unless otherwise specified
in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design that you described in your application (unless modified below).
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. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams and wetlands must be below the elevation of the
streambed by one (1) 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 for low flow passage of water and aquatic life, as well as
prevent headcutting of the streams. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion
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. Since three (3) culverts will be installed, the stream should only flow through one (1) culvert during normal flow
conditions and through the other culverts above bankfull conditions. The proposed floodplain benches should be
installed to restore natural channel dimensions upon completion of the project. The benches should be constructed of
natural materials for bench stability.
3. Riprap must not interfere with thalweg performance and aquatic life passage during low flow conditions. Riprap placed
for bank stabilization should be limited to the stream bank below the high water mark and vegetation should be used for
stabilization above the high water mark.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Internet h2o.enr.state.naus Mooresville, NC 28115
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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 1506
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
Rob Ridings, DWQ Wetlands Unit
Central Files
File Copy
Certificate of Completion
DWQ Project No. -o5 - DLI9 3
County: 'A C),?
Applicant: iJ C
Project Name: S l 3?Z C?JctK???.?- ??LCsJ? nc c ??
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: 2 : ( '9- ?, Ock,)
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
1, , 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:
Date:
Agent's Certification
1, a cc hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and t4 "- diligence was sed 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 lans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: /,g 3
If tltis p? ect was designed by a Certified Professional
1, , 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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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVER.tiOR
March 14, 2005
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SECRETARY
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality ..
Attn: Mrs. Polly Lespinasse 0 0
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Subject: Union County - Proposed Replacement of Cross Pipe Located on SR 1307
(Waxhaw Marvin Road). WBS Element No. 10B.209011 (DWQ Minor
Permit Fee S200.00).
Dear Mrs. Lespinasse:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace two existing
cross pipes on SR 1307 (Waxhaw Marvin Road) in Union County. The purpose of this letter is to
request authorization to construct this project from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) under Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. GO )404.
The subject project has been reviewed for the presence of federally listed threatened and
endangered species and described in a Minimum Criteria Checklist. It has been determined that
the construction of this project will have no effect on any listed plant or animal species.
This project cannot be completed without impacts to waters of the United States. The project is
located within the Catawba River Basin (Hydrologic Unit 4 03050103), affecting the drainage of
Cowhorn Branch. There will be approximately 47 linear feet of permanent impacts to the existing
stream channels as a result of the proposed construction. There are no impacts to wetlands within
the described project area.
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 or near
the existing stream. Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters
from sediment loss will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will
occur between project inspectors and the Division environmental staff during construction in an
effort to minimize impacts to jurisdictional sites.
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716 West Nfain Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 9 [phone] • Fax [phone]
The purpose of this letter is to request authorization to construct the proposed project under
Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. GC3404. If you have any questions or need
any additional information concerning this project, please feel free to contact Mr. Larry
Thompson, Division Environmental Supervisor, at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Benton G. Payne, P. E.
Division Engineer
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cc: Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Mrs. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Mr. Larry Thompson, DES
SR 1307 (Waxhaw-;`larvin Road)
Union County
Office Use Only: Form Vcrsion April 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ Nor b 11 0 3
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
O-vvner/Applicant Information
Name: N C Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: I Oh Highway Division
716 West Main Street
Albemarle. NC 28001
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
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: Benton G Payne P. E.
Company Affiliation: Division Engineer
Mailing Address: N C Department of Transportation
716 West Main Street
Albemarle. NC 28001
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: bpavnendot state nc.us
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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 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: SR 1307 (Waxhaw-Marvin Rd)
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
N/A
4. Location
County: Union County Nearest Town: Waxhaw
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site: (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Waxhaw, travel north on
SR 1307 (Waxliaw-Marvin Rd) approximately 4.5 miles. Project is located approximately
300 feet bevond the intersection of SR 1309 (Crane Road).
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat./Long): 034°5814.30"N 080°47'55.26"
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility tine. attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Land use is rural residential/former agriculture.
7. Property size (acres): N/A
Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Cowhorn Branch
8. River Basin: Catawba (Hydrologic Unit 03050103)
(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/.)
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9. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Replacing (2) 60" x 38' CMP with (3) 103"x
71"x 60' COP for turn lane addition to public school. The increased pipe capacity has been
recommended by the NCDOT hydraulics unit in order to accommodate increased storm
water flow as well as allowing the stream to access flood prone areas.
10. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Heavy construction equipment
(Track Hoe dump truck boom truck etc.).
11. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Project area is bordered by a single
familv residence and a public school that is currently under construction.
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.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? 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. 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
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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. 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
linear feet
Type of Wetland***

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* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts uluuuc, UUL W, uvi ?? ,•?? ??? - - t --
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year tloodplains 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 lfap Service Center at 1-800-358-9616. or
online at httn://«??w.fema.?ov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland. beaver pond.
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property:
Total area of wetland impact proposed:
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream
Impact Site

Number
(indicate on
map)

*
Type of Impact Length of

Impact
(linear
feet)

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Stream Name Average
Width of

Stream Before
Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent?

(please specify)

Site 1 Replacing 2 existing 60" x
38'CMP with (3) 103" x 71"
x 60' Ch1P
22'
Cowhorn Branch
Approx. 10'
Perennial
Site 2 Bank Stabilization 25' Cowhorn Branch Approx. 10' Perennial

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. unpacts unauuc, MIL aC t„„ X11••• ??• ?••? - --r --11
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
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stabilization activities (cement wall. rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation. ditchinv%straighterting. etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated su=ms mum be included
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name list as Uf (untamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the LSGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
«vw-Nv.uses.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and priming of USGS maps (e.g. xtixtiu.tonozone.com.
«-\tiv.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: ?2 feet permanent
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds. Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number

indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact

(acres) Name of Waterbodv T}pe of Waterbody
(if applicable) (lake. pond, estuary, sound,
? bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include. but are not limited to: till. `(catauon, dredging.
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. 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.):
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.
Portions of this stream not impacted by the project will be protected from unnecessary
encroachment The staging of construction equipment will not be allowed in or near the stream
itself. Strict enforcement of the sedimentation and erosion control Best Nfananement
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Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during all phases of
project construction
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
http:/,'h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmtiide.htmi.
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.
No mitigation is proposed for this project.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://li2o.enr.state.nc.us/Nvrt)/index.htm. 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):
VIII. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
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 ?
IX. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
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.
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Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .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 1 extends out 3U teet perpendicular trom near Danz of cnannei; i-one -, exienus 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.
X. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
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.
All annronriate Best Management Practices for sediment and erosion control will be
implemented during pipe replacement activities. There will be not be a net increase in storm
water runoff as a result of this project being constructed - impervious area along the roadway
will remain the same.
XI. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
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
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XII. Violations (DWQ Only)
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
XIII. 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). .
Z;?J_
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Pipe Replacement
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Union County
SR 1307 Waxhaw Marvin Road
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