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June 26, 2006
Wake County
DWQ Project No. 20061031
SR 3725
APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION and NEUSE BUFFER AUTHORIZATION, with
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Jon G. Nance, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 5
2312 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Nance:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of
emergency pipe repair to SR 3725 in Wake County:
Stream Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site Culvert Impact to Rip Rap Impact to Temporary Dewatering Total Stream
Intermittent Intermittent Stream to Intermittent Stream Impact
Stream linear ft (linear ft linear ft linear ft
1 0 35 35 Concurrent 35
Total: 0 35 35 35
Total Stream Impact for Project: 35 linear feet.
Neuse Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site Zone 1 minus = Zone 1 Zone 1 Buffer Zone 2 minus = Zone 2 Zone 2 Buffer
Impact Wetlands Buffers (not Mitigation Impact Wetlands Buffers Mitigation
(sq ft) in Zone 1 wetlands) Required (sq ft) in Zone 2 (not Required
(sq ft) (sq ft) (using 3:1 ratio) (sq ft) wetlands) (using 1.5:1
s ft ratio)
1 2,208 0 2,208 N/A 1,466 0 1,466 N/A
Total: 2,208 0 2,208 0 1,466 0 1,466 0
* n/a = Total for Site is less than 1/3 acre and 150 linear feet of impact, no mitigation required
Total Buffer Impact for Project: 3,674 square feet.
The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated received June 26, 2006. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number
3494 and 3366. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 3 and Nationwide Permit 33 issued by the
Corps of Engineers. This approval is also valid for the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0233). In
addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including
(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This
approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit.
NoAthCarolina
Transportation Pennit6ng Unit llt!!CQ ly
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-733-17861 FAX 919-733-68931 Internet: httD://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification as well as those listed below.
Conditions of Certification:
1. All stormwater runoff shall be directed as sheetflow through stream buffers at nonerosive velocities, unless
otherwise approved by this certification.
2. All riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored to the
preconstruction contours and revegated. Maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with non-woody
species by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. For the purpose of this condition,
maintained buffer areas are defined as areas within the transportation corridor that will be subject to regular DOT
maintenance activities including mowing. The area with non-maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated,
with native woody species before the next growing season fallowing completion of construction.
3. Pursuant to NCAC15A 2B.0233(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of any
Neuse Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWQ. At this time, the NCDWQ has approved no sediment and
erosion control devices in Zone 1, outside of the approved project impacts, anywhere on this project. Moreover,
sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers provided that Zone 1 is not
compromised and that discharge is released as diffuse flow.
4. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of
the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert
diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life.
Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be
conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or
upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the
equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to
bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, the culvert shall be placed as low as possible and
DWQ informed in writing that this was the case.
5. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they should be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely
as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream
channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases
water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage.
6. Riprap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed.
7. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact between
curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should not be discharged to
surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills.
8. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers.
NoorthCarolina
Transportation Permitting Unit Naturally
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-733-17861 FAX 919-733-68931 Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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A North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
T Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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9. 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.
10. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream
stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage.
11. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from
the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms,
cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water.
12. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream.
13. 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.
14. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this
certification.
15. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
16. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water
quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and
any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not
being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated,
or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification.
17. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on the construction site at all times. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer
and the on-site project manager.
18. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to
areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification.
19. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been
completed.
20. Native riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the
growing season following completion of construction.
21. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or streams,
compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities.
22. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by
this Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they
shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project.
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-733-1786 / FAX 919-733-6893 / Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
23. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing
the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in
order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures
must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the
North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all
construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased
borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining
Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must
act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that conforms
to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please contact Rob Ridings at (919)733-9817.
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Attachment
cc: Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer
Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office copy
File Copy
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NwhCarolina
Transportation Permitting Unit dur'"Ilm
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-733-1786 / FAX 919-733-6893 / Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands
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VVE NbS AND STOR&IWATER BRANCH
STATE of NoRTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY I..YIVDO T PPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
June 26, 2006
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 2 O O 6 9 0.31
Raleigh, NC 27609
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed emergency repair of a structure conveying an unnamed tributary
to Neal Branch on SR 3725 (Fern Forest Road) in Wake County.
Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Alberto on June 14, 2006 have resulted in
damage to an existing structure conveying an unnamed tributary to Neal Branch on
SR 3725 (Fern Forest Road) in Wake County. Flooding in the area of this cross line
caused the last three joints on the outlet end to disconnect and roadway shoulders failure
above the pipe ends. Also accumulated sediments on the inlet end are blocking the pipe
opening. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (N'CDOT) proposes to repair
the structure, repair the associated roadway shoulders, and clean out the accumulated
sediments (Figures I - 3).
Impacts to Waters of the United States
The project crosses an intermittent stream, an unnamed tributary to Neal Branch,
[NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-43-10, Best Usage Classification C NSW; HtJC
03020201] (Figure 3) in the Neuse River Basin. The existing structure that conveys the
creek is a 24-inch concrete pipe that is 37 feet long. Please note that the existing structure
has separated on the outlet end and the roadway shoulder above the pipes ends have
failed. In order to repair the roadway shoulders, the last three joints on the outlet end of
this structure will need to be reset. Also accumulated sediments from the inlet end of the
pipe will be cleaned out. Once the pipe ends are set, the associated roadway shoulders are
rebuilt, and the accumulated sediments are removed, the area surrounding the pipe ends
will be stabilized using riprap for armoring. The NCDOT proposes to temporarily
dewater the work zone during the construction. This will involve the temporary
placement of sandbags in the creek upstream and downstream of construction for
approximately 1 week. Once the stream has been dewatered, the repairs will be made.
Permanent impacts at the site involve will no surface water till. However, 35 feet of rip
rap will be placed along the streambank to protect the pipe ends. Temporary impacts to
the stream from this activity will result in the concurrent dewatering of 35 linear feet of
stream. The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction.
Division 5,2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371
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Construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. The UT to Neal Branch at Site 1 is depicted on the
most recent version of the Lake Wheeler (USGS 1964/1987) topographic quadrangle
(figure 1) as well as the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS 1970) (Figure 2).
Construction impacts at this site total 2,208 f0 in Zone 1 and 1,466 ff in Zone 2 (totaling
35 linear feet of riparian buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at
this site, this crossing is EXEMPT.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
Avoidance: All wetlands and surface waters not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional
sites. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices
for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project
construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the
Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites.
ComRensatory Mitigation: All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the
discretion of the regulatory review agencies.
Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed
Endangered, and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and
Section 9 of the ESA. There are four federally protected species listed for Wake County.
They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoldes
borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterdon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhos
michauxii). The project area does not provide open water of sufficient sire to support
foraging habitat for the bald eagle, The dense wooded areas and residential land surrounding
this roadway do not offer suitable forging or nesting habitat for red-cockaded woodpecker.
Roadway shoulders along this section of SR 3725 are heavily maintained, eliminating the
possibility for Michaux's sumac to exist in this area. Additionally, this small UT to Neal
Branch is within the headwaters of its system and does not provide suitable habitat for dwarf
wedgemussel. Based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the 06/16/06 site visit,
biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each of these species.
Summary
The NCDGT proposes to repair the existing structure and rebuild the roadway shoulders.
Additionally accumulated sediments from the inlet end of the pipe will be cleaned out.
Permanent impacts at the site associated with this repair work involve no surface water
fill, but will involve 35 feet of rip rap placed along the streambanks to protect the pipe
ends. The work zone will be dewatered for approximately 1 week. Temporary concurrent
impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of 35 linear feet of
stream- The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction. Riparian
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buffer impacts at Site 1 associated with this maintenance activity total 2,208 fr in Zone 1
and. 1,466 62 in Zone 2 (totaling 35 linear feet of riparian buffer impacts). Based on the
impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is EXEMPT.
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 3 and NWP 33. Additionally, this application provides notification to the
NCDWQ as Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3494 and No. 3366
will be utilized for construction of this project. The NCDOT will comply with all
applicable NWP and WQC conditions. A pre-construction notification is attached with
this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Ms. Heather Montague at (919) 560-6081.
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n G. Nance, P.E.
Division Engineer
cc: Mr. Rob Ridings, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Mr. Battle Whitley, NCDOT District 1 Engineer
Mr. Chris McGee, NCDOT Wake County Maintenance Engineer
Ms. Katie Simmons, NCDOT Roadside Environmental Field Ops Tech
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DWQ No.
to this project, please enter "1?at Applicable" or "NIA".)
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
0 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 3 and NWP 33
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: 0
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section V111,
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: ?
11. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT Division 5 Jon G. Nance
Mailing Address; 2612 N. Duke St. Durhamy NC 27704
Telephone Number: 019) 560-6851 Fax Number: 919 560-3371
E-mail Address: JNance&dot.state.nc us
2. Agent/Consultant Infonnation (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.}
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
'telephone plumber: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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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 l l 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 ofproject; Proposed emergency repair of a structure conveyin& an unnamed tributary
to Neal Branch on SR 3725 (Fern Forest Road) in Wake County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NIA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Garner
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Garner, follow Hwy
South towards Benson for approximately 4.0 miles Then make a right onto SR 2728 (Rand
Road) and travel West for approximately 12 miles Then make a left on SR 2727 (Crowder
Road/Sauls Road) and travel South for approximately 0.2 miles. Make a left onto SR 3725
ern Forest Road) and travel approximated 1,000 ft to project site.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing ofa distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.6511 °N 78.6354 °W
6. Property size (acres): 0.2 acre
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: UT Neal Branch
8. River Basin: Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http:/th2o enr state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Site is surrounded by wooded areas and residences.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the We of equipment to be used: So that
the failed shoulders can be repaired the NCDOT will reset the last three joints on_ the outlet
end of the existing concrete gi-pe Also accumulated sediments blocking the inlet end will be
cleaned out Rip ran armoring will be added to stabilize the stream banks and shoulder fill
sections above the pipe ends The NCDOT will also dewater the work zone durins
construction Equipment may include excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, grader, and crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm
Alberto on June 14, 2006 caused flooding in the area of this cross line resulting in a
disconnected RJpe and failed shoulders above the pipe ends
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 i;SACE 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. N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
N/A
VL Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
it is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: No surface water fill will result from
resetting the last three 'omits of -pipe or from cleaning out accumulated sediments from the pipe
inlet However dewatering the stream is necessary to make this repair. Once the pipe joints are
reset the NCDOT will repair the existing roadway shoulders by back filling the slopes and
armoring the stream banks with rip rap.
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Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
i
individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts
1 include, but are not limited to
.
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
se atel list im acts due to both structure and floodi n .
Located within Distance to Area of
Wetland Impact T of Wetland .;
YPe 100 year Nearest Impact
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, Floodplain Stream (acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) es/no linear feer
NIA N/A
N/A NIA N/A NIA
2. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
Site 1
Average
Perennial or Stream Width
Stream Name Type of Impact : Intermititent?
UT Neal Branch Fill (piped length) Intermittent
Rip rap armoring
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Temporary I
dewatering i
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
2.0
Impact Area of
Length Impact
NONE NONE
35 0.002
35 0.002
concurrent
35 0.004
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dred in , flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etcTy of \1Vaterbady Area of
Site Open DWaterumber (if app Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Impact (lake, Pond, estuary, sound, bay, impact
plicable)
indicate on tna) av ocean, etc. acres
N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres) I NIA
5. List 1
vx7_... . P*lke I T Q r miHirw from the nrOieCt:
ae cutnuiatlv4 llll GLb4 - wa •, ,`
404
0
Stream Im act (acres): .
Wetland Irn act (acres): NONE
en Water lm act acres): NONE
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.004
'T'otal Strew n Im act linear feet : 35
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6. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
NIA
7. 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): E] uplands [] stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc,): N/A
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A_ Expected pond surface area: N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts, All wetlands and surface
waters not affected by construction will be..p ted from unnecessary encroachment during
construction. Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands
and surface waters will be enforced during construction. Only the smallest amount of fill
necessary to com lete the Project will be laced in waters of the United States.
Vul. mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
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mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DW Q's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http:/fh2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands/stmt 'dgt e.hntmli.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the discretion of the re atory
review agencies.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
(919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at =://h2o enr state ne.u,-/wM/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
JX, Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
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3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ?
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 butters associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Parnlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify -_)? Yes ® No ?
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Site I
Zone*
?p
?t
Multiplier Required
NV1iti ation
{
harp
feet
1 2,20$ 3 (2 for Catawba) NIA
2 11466 1.5 N/A
Total 31674 NIA
* Zonc I cxtcncla out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zonc 2 extends an
additional 20 foot from the edge of "Lone 1 _
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration i Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. No additional impervious surface is proposed
with this maintenance i e re lacement ro'ect Erosion and sediment control devices at this site
are comprised of tem ra dewaterin and Ti r armoring of new structure ends.
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XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
This ro'ect will not enerate wastewater.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes 0 No 0
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No 0
XXV. Cumnuiative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 'Y'es ? No 0
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http:!(hZo enr sz<ite.ne.us/ncwc Hands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
This maintenance"roiect will not result in additional development,....
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
2V? ?
Ap IieanitAg nt's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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