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Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD, Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
July 21, 2005
RE: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Modification to Hickory East Side Thoroughfare, TIP No. U-2307AB, Federal Aid Project No. STP-
5621(6), State Project No. 8.2790906, WQC Project Nos. 00-0914 and 00-1587, Catawba County
Dear .Dr. Thorpe:
Attached is a modification to Certification Nos. 00-0914 and 00-1587 originally issued to the North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on January 2, 2001. The attached modification authorizes the
construction of rock cross vane weirs at Permit Sites 11 and 12 as described in your permit modification
application received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on July 7, 2005. This modification is applicable
only to the additional proposed activities. All of the authorized activities and conditions of certification
associated with the original Water Quality Certification dated January 2, 2001, still apply except where
superseded by this certification.
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
Megan Willis, DOT PDEA
File Copy
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
This Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of
the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15 NCAC
2H, Section .0500. The attached modification authorizes the construction of rock cross vane weirs at Permit
Sites 11 and 12. This modification is applicable only to the additional proposed activities. All the authorized
activities and conditions of certification associated with the original Water Quality Certification dated January 2,
2001, still apply except where superceded by this certification.
Should your project change, you are required to 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 any additional wetland impacts or stream impacts, for this project (now
or in the future) exceed one acre or 150 linear feet, respectively, additional compensatory mitigation may be
required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)(6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you are required
to comply with all the conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local
permits before proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) those required by Sediment and
Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This Certification shall expire three
(3) years from the date of the cover letter from DWQ or on the same day as the expiration date of the
corresponding US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permit, whichever is sooner.
Conditions of Certification:
1. The rock cross vane weirs shall be constructed as depicted in the application and 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 the location of the rock cross vane weirs and the rock cross vane step/pool
structures. The structures shall be designed and installed to allow for wildlife movement as well as prevent
headcutting of the stream. The applicant may be required to provide evidence that the equilibrium has been
maintained, if requested in writing by the DWQ.
2. 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 o.
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.
3. 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 ha
released the project.
4. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of
Completion Form" to notify the DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed.
The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401 /Wetlands Unit of the Division
of Water Quality upon completion of the project.
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5. All other conditions written into the previous Water Quality Certification, dated January 2, 2001, for the project
still apply.
6. 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.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal
and/or civil penalties. 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 1508 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, the 2161 day of July 2005
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
Modification to WQC Nos. 00-0914 and 00-1587
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Attention: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Request for Permit Modification for TIP No. U-2307 AB, Catawba County,
Hickory East Side Thoroughfare; State Project No. 8.2790906; Federal Aid
Project No. STP-5621(6), Division 12.
Reference: Individual Permit, USACE Action ID No. 200031274, issued on October 26,
2001. Major Certification, DWQ Project No. 000914 & 001587, issued on
January 2, 2001.
Dear Sir:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a Section 404 Individual Permit (IP) to the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on October 26, 2001 for construction of
the Hickory East Side Thoroughfare, from north of interchange at I-40 to SR 1453 (Springs
Road). The purpose of this letter is to request a modification of Permit Site Nos. 1 I & 12.
At Permit Site Nos. 11 & 12, it is proposed that two rock cross vanes be constructed in a series,
at each site, to provide better grade control and better accommodate aquatic passage. The use of
two rock cross vanes at each site has been chosen because of the severity of the head-cuts (2.28
feet @ site no. 11 and 2.86 feet @ site no. 12) and the small nature of the streams.
The revised design does not compromise NCDOT's compliance with the existing permit
conditions. The new impact site has been evaluated for compliance with the
avoidance/minimization criteria and is in compliance with all previous Individual Permit
conditions, including:
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MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW DOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
Mitigation Strategy
Based upon the agreements stipulated in the"Memorandum of Agreement among the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, and the U.S. Army Crops of Engineers, it is understood that the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP),
will assume responsibility for satisfying the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation
requirements for NCDOT projects that are listed in Exhibit 1 of the subject MOA during the EEP
transition period which ends on June 30, 2005.
Since the subject project is listed in Exhibit 1, the necessary compensatory mitigation to offset
unavoidable impacts to waters that are jurisdictional under the federal Clean Water Act will be
provided by the EEP. The offsetting mitigation will derive from an inventory of assets already in
existence within the same 8-digit cataloguing unit. The Department of Transportation has
avoided and minimized impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent possible as
described above. Mitigation for this project was provided for when the original Individual
Permit was issued.
Regulatory Approval
The NCDOT respectfully requests that the referenced 404 Individual Permit and 401 Major
Water Quality Certification be modified to reflect the revisions outlined in this letter. In
compliance with Section 143-215.3 of the NCAC, we will provide $475.00 to act as payment for
processing the Section 401 permit modification previously noted in the application (see Subject
line).
If you have any questions about this request, please contact Megan Willis of my staff at (919)
715-1341.
Sincerely,
J
v Gregory J. horpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: w/attachment
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ (7 copies)
Ms. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Ms. Becky Fox, USEPA
Mr. Ronald Mikulak, USEPA
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Dr. David Chang, RE., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. M.L. Holder, P.E. Division Engineer
Ms. Trish Simon, DF,O
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
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Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. David Franklin, USACE
Ms. Beth Harmon, EEP
Ms. Jennifer Harris, PDEA Engineer
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1548
January 2, 2001
Dear Mr. Gilmore
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Hickory East-Side Thoroughfare, from north of I-40, Exit 126 to Springs Road.
Federal Aid Project No. M-5621(1); State Project No. 8.2790906, TIP U-2307AB.
DWQ Project No. 000914 and 001587
Catawba County
Attached hereto is a copy of the modification to Certification No. 3305 issued to The North Carolina
Department of Transportation dated December 15, 2000 (received 27 December 2000).
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Attachments
Pc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
File copy
Central Files
Kerr 7'. Stevens
Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500. This certification authorizes the NCDOT to place fill material
in 0.95 acres of surface waters and 0.29 acres of wetlands and impact 3,815.7 linear feet of intermittent and
perennial stream channels in Catawba County. The project shall be constructed pursuant to the application
filed on the 2"" day of January, 2001 in order to construct the Hickory East-Side Thoroughfare from north of
I-40, exit 126 to Springs Road, in Catawba County.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of two
unnamed tributaries to Clarks Creek, two unnamed tributaries as well as Millers Branch, Lyle Branch and
two of its tributaries, Upper Lyle Creek, and Herman Creek and two of its wetlands, in conjunction with the
proposed development will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable
portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with
the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application, as described in
the Public Notice. Should your project change, you are required to 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, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you are required to comply with all the
conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local permits before
proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design
Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available from the Division of Land
Resources in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices) shall be utilized to prevent exceedence of
the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in all fresh water streams and rivers not
designated as trout waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes and reservoirs, and all saltwater classes; and 10
NTUs in trout waters);
2. All 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 after the Division
of Land Resources has released the project;
3. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI or ROD is
issued by the State Clearinghouse;
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters of
the state until the concrete has hardened;
5. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
associated with this certification without appropriate modification of this certification. Should
waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or stream, compensatory mitigation will be required
since it is a direct impact from road construction activities.
6. Compensatory mitigation shall be performed for 6,328.8 linear feet of jurisdictional stream
impacts, using a 2:1 mitigation ratio. We understand that you have chosen to complete onsite
mitigation to restore 434.3 linear feet of stream to offset for these impacts. The balance of
5,894.5 feet of compensatory mitigation will be performed through a payment of $125 per linear
foot to the Wetlands Restoration Program.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions
are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification
shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written
petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. If modifications are made
to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written
request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this
Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 2"" day of January 2001
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Kerr T. Stevens
WQC # 3305
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Channel Mitigation Monitoring Sheets I, 11, 111, AND IV `I
Monitoring Data Record
Project Title: U-2307AD COE Action ID: 200031274
Stream Name: UT to Miller Branch DWQ Numbers: 000914 and 001587
City, County and other Location Information: Intersection of East Side Thoroughfare and Tate
Boulevard in Hickory (Catawba Co.)
Date Construction Completed: July 2003 Monitoring Year: ( 1 ) of 3
Ecoregion: 8 digit HUC unit: 03050101
USGS Quad Name and Coordinates:
Rosgen Classification:
Length of Project: 434' Urban or Rural: Urban Watershed Size:
Monitoring DATA collected by: M. Green, D. Jenkins Date: 4/27/05
Applicant Information:
Name: NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Email address:
Consultant Information:
Name: _
Address:
Telephone Number: Email address:
Project Status: Complete
Monitoring Level required by COE and DWQ (404 permit/ 401 Cert.): Level 4 2- 3
Monitoring Level 1 requires completion of Section 1, Section 1 and Section 3
Permit States: Stability of the natural channel that is being relocated will be monitored for a
period of 3 years or at least two bankfull flow events following completion of the channel
relocation. Monitoring will include photos, plant survival, and channel stability analysis.
Section 1. PIIOTO REFERENCE SITES
(Monitoring at all levels must complete this section)
Attach site map showing the location and angle of all reference photos with a site
designation (name, number, letter, etc.) assigned to each reference photo location. Photos should
be provided for all structures and cross section locations, should show both banks and include an
upstream and downstream view. Photos taken to document physical stability should be taken in
winter. Photos taken to document vegetation should be taken in summer (at representative
locations). Attach photos and a description of each reference photo or location. We recommend
the use of a photo identification board in each photo to identify location.
Total number of reference photo locations at this site: 4 reference points, 2 photos at each
Dates reference photos have been taken at this site: 4/27/05
Individual from whom additional photos can be obtained (name, address, phone):
Other Information relative to site photo reference:
If required to complete Level 3 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 2.
Section 2. PLANT SURVIVAL
Attach plan sheet indicating reference photos.
Identify specific problem areas (missing, stressed, damaged or dead plantings):
Estimated causes, and proposed/required remedial action:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Bareroot seedlings noted on or surrounding the streambank consisted of
redbud river birch poplar, black willow and dogwood.
If required to complete Level 1 and Level 2 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 3
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Section 3. CHANNEL STABILITY
Visual Inspection: The entire stream project as well as each in-stream structure and bank
stabilization/revetment structure must be evaluated and problems addressed.
Report on the visual inspection of channel stability. Physical measurements of channel
stability, /morphology will not be required. Include a discussion of any deviations from as-built
and an evaluation of the significance of these deviations and whether they are indicative of a
stabilizing or destabilizing situation.
The pools below a few of the crossvanes are eroding. According to the Assistant DEO, these pools will be armored
with rock to prevent this erosion. There is some minor erosion on the slope above the stream coming from a
Date Station Station Station Station Station
Inspected Number Number Number Number Number
Structure
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NOTE: Attach separate narrative sheets to each monitoring report describing/discussing the
overall monitoring results. Include the identification of specific problem areas/channel failures,
estimated cause and proposed/required remedial action. This should include a brief discussion of
any parameter that has changed significantly from as-built.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
March 17, 2000
Mr. Ron Ferrell
Wetland Restoration Program
Division of Water Quality
Mail Service Center 1619
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1619
Re: Stream Mitigation for Construction of the Hickory Eastside Thoroughfare in Catawba
County; Federal Aid Project No. M-5621(1) State Project No. 8.2790901, TIP No. U-
2307AB.
Dear Mr. Ferrell:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) requests that the Wetland
Restoration Program (WRP) perform stream mitigation for the proposed construction of Hickory
Eastside Thoroughfare in Catawba County (U-2307AB). Stream impacts based on current
designs for the road project are determined to be 1013.5 ft. in Hydrologic Unit 03050101 of the
Catawba River Basin. These impacts require (2:1) mitigation totaling 2027 ft. to satisfy
permitting requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) and the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ).
In addition to the impacts mentioned above, the proposed Hickory Eastside Thoroughfare also
contains impacts in Hydrologic Unit 03050102 (NCDOT HU). Stream impacts based on current
designs for the road project are determined to be 2342 ft. requiring a combination of (2:1 and
1:1) mitigation equaling 4252 ft. After subtracting an onsite relocation of stream (434 ft) to be
conducted by DOT, impacts total 3818 ft. We are requesting that WRP also provide stream
mitigation (if possible) in this adjoining Hydrologic Unit (03050102). To facilitate review, the
following table summarizes impacts and requested stream mitigation.
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201
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DAVID MCCOY
SECRETARY

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Table of Stream Impacts and Mitigation Needs for U-2307AB
Hydrologic Unit stream Mitigation Mitigation Sub-total minus onsite Total
impacts (ft.) (2:1) required (1:1) required mitigation relocation mitigation
(ft.) (ft.) required (ft.) (ft.) required (ft.)
03050101 (WRP) 1013.5 2027 2027 0 2027
03050102 (DOT) 2342 3818 434 4252 434 3818
Upon receipt of the 401 Water Quality Certification from DWQ, NCDOT will transfer funds to
WRP in the amount of $125 per linear foot of mitigation performed to cover the costs of
planning and implementation. Total funds are dependent upon the total stream mitigation length
with which WRP agrees to implement.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed, the DWQ requires a
formal letter from the WRP indicating their willingness and ability to provide the mitigation
work requested by NCDOT. This letter should be addressed to Mr. John Dorney of DWQ, with
copies submitted to NCDOT and Mr. Steve Lugd of USAGE.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Karen M. Lynch at
[phone]. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
G
K16A_ William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. Steve Lund, USACE
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. Dave Schiller, PD&EA, NCDOT
Ms. Karen M. Lynch, PD&EA, NCDOT
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
NCDENR
October 2, 2000
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1548
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Hickory East-Side Thoroughfare, from north of I-40, Exit 126 to Springs Road.
Federal Aid Project No. M-5621(1); State Project No. 8.2790906, TIP U-2307AB.
WQC Project No. 000914
Catawba County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3305 issued to The North Carolina Department of
Transportation dated October 2, 2000.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely.
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Kerr T. Stevens
Attachments
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Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
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Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500. This certification authorizes the NCDOT to place fill material
in 0.95 acres of surface waters and 029 acres of wetlands and impact 4,159 linear feet of intermittent and
perennial stream channels in Catawba County. The project shall be constructed pursuant to the application
filed on the 30°' day of June, 2000 in order to construct the Hickory East-Side Thoroughfare from north of I-
40, exit 126 to Springs Road, in Catawba County.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of two
unnamed tributaries to Clarks Creek, two unnamed tributaries as well as Millers Branch, Lyle Branch and
two of its tributaries, Upper Lyle Creek, and Herman Creek and two of its wetlands, in conjunction with the
proposed development will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable
portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with
the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application, as described in
the Public Notice. Should your project change, you are required to 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, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you are required to comply with all the
conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local permits before
proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design
Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available from the Division of Land
Resources in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices) shall be utilized to prevent exceedence of
the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in all fresh water streams and rivers not
designated as trout waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes and reservoirs, and all saltwater classes; and 10
NTUs in trout waters);
2. All 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 after the Division
of Land Resources has released the project;
3. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI or ROD is
issued by the State Clearinghouse;
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters of
the state until the concrete has hardened;
5. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
associated with this certification without appropriate modification of this certification. Should
waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or stream, compensatory mitigation will be required
since it is a direct impact from road construction activities.
6. Compensatory mitigation shall be performed for 6,763.5 linear feet of jurisdictional stream
impacts, using a 2:1 mitigation ratio. We understand that you have chosen to complete onsite
mitigation to restore 434.27 linear feet of stream to offset for these impacts. The balance of
NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
'PHIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 21-1, Section .0500. This certification authorizes the NCDOT to place fill material
in 0.95 acres of surface waters and 0.29 acres of wetlands and impact 4,159 linear feet of intermittent and
perennial strearn channels in Catawba County. The project shall be constructed pursuant to the application
filed on the 30°i day of June, 2000 in order to construct the Ilickory East-Side Thoroughfare from north of I-
40, exit 126 to Springs Road, in Catawba County.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of two
unnamed tributaries to Clarks Creek, two unnamed tributaries as well as Millers Branch, Lyle Branch and
two of its tributaries, Upper Lyle Creek, and Herman Creek and two of its wetlands, in conjunction with the
proposed development will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable
portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with
the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application, as described in
the Public Notice. Should your project change, you are required to 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, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2I-I .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you are required to comply with all the
conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local permits before
proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design
Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available from the Division of Land
Resources in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices) shall be utilized to prevent exceedence of
the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in all fresh water streams and rivers not
designated as trout waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes and reservoirs, and all saltwater classes; and 10
NTUs in trout waters);
2. All 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 after the Division
of Land Resources has released the project;
3. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI or ROD is
issued by the State Clearinghouse;
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters of
the state until the concrete has hardened;
5. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
associated with this certification without appropriate modification of this certification. Should
waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or stream, compensatory mitigation will be required
since it is a direct impact from road construction activities.
6. Compensatory mitigation shall be performed for 6,763.5 linear feet of jurisdictional stream
impacts, using a 2:1 mitigation ratio. We understand that you have chosen to complete onsite
mitigation to restore 434.27 linear feet of stream to offset for these impacts. The balance of
6,329.2 feet of compensatory mitigation will be performed through a payment of $125 per linear
foot to the Wetlands Restoration Program.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions
are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification
shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written
petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. If modifications are made
to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written
request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this
Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 2nd day of October 2000
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Kerr T. Stevens
WQC # 3305
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500. This certification authorizes the NCDOT to place fill material
in 0.95 acres of surface waters and 0.29 acres of wetlands and impact 4,159 linear feet of intermittent and
perennial stream channels in Catawba County. The project shall be constructed pursuant to the application
filed on the 30°i day of June, 2000 in order to construct the Hickory East-Side Thoroughfare from north of I-
40, exit 126 to Springs Road, in Catawba County.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of two
unnamed tributaries to Clarks Creek, two unnamed tributaries as well as Millers Branch, Lyle Branch and
two of its tributaries, Upper Lyle Creek, and Herman Creek and two of its wetlands, in conjunction with the
proposed development will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge
guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable
portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with
the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application, as described in
the Public Notice. Should your project change, you are required to 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, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you are required to comply with all the
conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local permits before
proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design
Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available from the Division of Land
Resources in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices) shall be utilized to prevent exceedence of
the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in all fresh water streams and rivers not
designated as trout waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes and reservoirs, and all saltwater classes; and 10
NTUs in trout waters);
2. All 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 after the Division
of Land Resources has released the project;
3. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI or ROD is
issued by the State Clearinghouse;
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters of
the state until the concrete has hardened;
5. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
associated with this certification without appropriate modification of this certification. Should
waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or stream, compensatory mitigation will be required
since it is a direct impact from road construction activities.
6. Compensatory mitigation shall be performed for 6,763.5 linear feet of jurisdictional stream
impacts, using a 2:1 mitigation ratio. We understand that you have chosen to complete onsite
mitigation to restore 434.27 linear feet of stream to offset for these impacts. The balance of
6,329.2 feet of compensatory mitigation will be performed through a payment of $125 per linear
foot to the Wetlands Restoration Program.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions
are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification
shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written
petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. If modifications are made
to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written
request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this
Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 2nd day of October 2000
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Kerr T. Stevens
WQC # 3305
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director NCDENR
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1548
October 2, 2000
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Hickory East-Side Thoroughfare, from north of I-40, Exit 126 to Springs Road.
Federal Aid Project No. M-5621(1); State Project No. 8.2790906, TIP U-2307AB.
WQC Project No. 000914
Catawba County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3305 issued to The North Carolina Department of
Transportation dated October 2, 2000.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Attachments
Pc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
File copy
Central Files
Kerr T. Stevens
Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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June 30, 2000
US Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Field Office
151 Patton Ave, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
ATTENTION: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
000914
akC. 3305?,
PAYMENT
RECEIVED
Subject: Catawba County, Hickory East-Side Thoroughfare. Part AB extends
from north of the I-40 interchange (Exit 126) to Springs Road, Federal
Project No. M-5621(1), State Project No. 8.2790906, T.I.P. No. U-
2307AB.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to construct a four-lane
facility divided with a 30 foot raised grass median and grassed shoulders on new location.
This section (AB) will extend from north of I-40 (Exit #126) to Springs Road and will
continue for approximately 5 km (3 mi). The purpose of the new road is to provide a
circumferential arterial around the east side of Hickory. This letter of application is to
request an Individual Permit for the proposed Hickory East Side Thoroughfare described
above.
Summary of Project Impacts
Impacts to waters of the U.S. include fill of wetlands, streams and a pond. Total impacts
to wetlands comprise 0.29 acres. Fill of surface waters (apond) consists of 0.95 ac.
Length of stream channel impacted totals 4,159 ft. This length includes both intermittent
and perennial streams, some of which require mitigation and some that do not require
mitigation.
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
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Summary of Mitigation
We are proposing predominately offsite compensatory mitigation for stream impacts in a
nearby watershed, since most streams are crossed perpendicularly. There is one segment
of stream, a portion of site 6 (see sheet 7 and 9 of 19) which is being relocated to site 5
using natural stream channel design methodology. This segment will be used for onsitc
stream restoration. A detailed discussion of the wetland impacts, stream impacts and
mitigation is presented in the Resource Status and Mitigation Options portion of this
letter.
NEPA DOCUMENT STATUS
A Federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Hickory East Side Thoroughfare
was approved by the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) on December 3, 1992
which describes the need for an arterial highway link in east Hickory. In addition,
justification for the selection of the preferred alternate along with reasons for elimination
of the other alternates was provided. Natural systems, wetlands and existing and
projected conditions were discussed. Highway corridors and alignments were evaluated
and selected with respect to costs, social and economic impacts and environmental
consequences. The Record of Decision (ROD) for this EIS was approved on April 9,
1993. Copies of the EIS and ROD have been provided to regulatory review agencies
involved in the approval process. Contained within the ROD, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency stated in a letter (March 8, 1993), that they "concurred with either
Alternate 1 (the selected alternate) or 5 since these alternates reduced the impacts to a
greater degree than some of the other alternates. Also contained in the ROD, a letter from
WRC (February 1, 1993), stated that, "The preferred alternate (Alternate 1) avoids most
impacts on forest and stream habitats and makes extensive use of existing highway
corridors." Furthermore, the EIS contains letters from the U. S. Department of Interior,
Office of Environmental Affairs (March 31, 1992) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(February 25, 1992) that state, "We can concur with the selection of Alternative l
because it avoids substantial environmental impacts and has fewer environmental impacts
than any alternate except Alternate 5."
This project, U-2307AB is in compliance with 23 CFR Part 771.111(f) which lists the
FHWA characteristics of independent utility of a project:
1. The project connects logical termini and is of sufficient length to address
environmental matters on a broad scope.
An environmental impact statement was prepared for this project in 1992 which
explained the need for a circumferential facility to the north and east of downtown
Hickory to serve the existing radial facilities in the area. The ultimate facility covered in
2
the EIS (and identified in the areas thoroughfare plan) will begin at [1S 70 southeast of
downtown and will extend around to NC 127 north of downtown.
Project U-2307AB is an integral part of this circumferential facility. Segment AB
connects to the recently constructed segment U-2307AA which extends from US 70 to I-
40. Segment AB will provide connections to three major arterials (Tate Boulevard.
Spencer Road, and Springs Road) and one minor arterial (Sweetwater Road). Segment
AB terminates at 29"' Avenue NW (also a major arterial) which extends around the north
side of downtown to NC 127. A later phase of'project U-2307 will widen 29"' Avenue
NW.
2. The project is usable and a reasonable expenditure even if no additional
transportation improvements are made in the area.
As stated above, segment AB of the I lickory East Side Thoroughfare connects three
major arterial facilities and one minor arterial facility. Its southern terminus provides
connection to both CIS 70 and Interstate 40. Its northern terminus is with 29"' Avenue
NW, another major arterial. Widening 29"' Avenue NW will be the final phase of the
Hickory East Side Thoroughfare. Even without widening 29"' Avenue NW, Segment AB
is a reasonable expenditure because of the benefits it provides in connecting radial
facilities on the east side of I Iickory.
3. The project does not restrict consideration of alternatives, for other reasonably,
foreseeable transportation improvements.
The only other reasonable foreseeable transportation improvement associated with U-
2307AB is the future widening of 29"' Avenue NW. Widening of 29"' Ave. NW is the
third (and last) phase of the Hickory East Side Thoroughfare and was covered in the
project's EIS. The northern terminus of t1-2307AB does not restrict consideration of
alternatives because 29"' Ave. NW can be widened symmetrically or asymmetrically in
the future. When the design for this widening begins in the future, alternatives can be
considered so the project will minimize impacts to residents, cultural resources, and
wetlands.
RESOURCE STATUS
Wetland delineations
Wetland delineations were conducted using the criteria specified in the 1987 Corps of
Engineers Manual by Mr. Chris Murray on June 9, 1998. Wetland boundaries were
verified by Mr. Steve Lund of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on December
15, 1998. Two wetlands were identified and delineated for this project. Wetlands
(associated with Ut to Herman Creek) are shown on Sheet 13 of 19 (site 11) and Sheet 14
of 19 (Ut to Herman Creek - site 12). The wetland acreage for the two areas impacted by

fill totals 0.25 acres. In addition, mechanized clearing in wetlands accOUnts for 0.03
acres, totaling 0.29 acres of wetland impacts for the project.
Stream delineations
As previously mentioned, jurisdictional status of streams was established by Mr. Steve
Lund on December 15, 1998. Additional site visits for stream verification were
conducted by NCDOT biologists, Bruce Ellis and Karen M. Lynch on March 11, 1999.
Charlie Schwartz of the Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality and
Karen M. Lynch visited the project site on April 5, 1999 for DWQ concurrence on stream
delineations. On April 13, 2000, Cynthia Van der Wiele (DWQ), and DOT staff
conducted a site visit prior to permit application for concurrence on streams. The DWQ
concurred with the USAGE on issues pertaining to stream mitigation.
There are a total of 13 jurisdictional sites (and one stream relocation) within project U-
2307AB. The attached permit application package contains a vicinity map, site map and
permit drawings with locations of the 13 sites. Table 1 contains information on impacts
to surface waters and wetlands and streams broken down by site number. Jurisdictional
status of streams is also included in Table 1. Narrative descriptions of the sites follow.
Site 1 is located at Station 19+96 and is an unnamed tributary (Ut) to Clarks Creek. This
intermittent stream has a historical channel of 8 fit wide and 2.5 ft deep, with a baseflow
(water present at site visit) of 1.5 ft wide and 2 in deep. The stream was heavily silted
and void of life. This stream will piped in a 1050 mm reinforced concrete pipe (RCP)
under the road. No mitigation is required for this heavily impacted intermittent stream.
Site 2 is located at Station 26+52 and is also a Ut to Clarks Creek. This intermittent
tributary to Clarks Creek contains an eroded channel with steep, vertical walls. The
historical channel is 3 ft wide and 1.5 ft deep. Stream baseflow is 2 ft wide and 3 in deep.
This stream will be piped in a 900 mm RCP. No mitigation is required for this
intermittent stream.
Site 3 is located at Station 32+79 and consists of an unnamed tributary to Miller Branch.
This perennial stream runs through a wooded section. The historical channel is 15 - 20 ft
wide and 5 ft deep. Baseflow is 2.5 ft wide and 1 - 2 in deep. Channel impacts total 557
ft and this stream will be piped in a 900 mm RCP. Mitigation will be required for this
perennial stream.
Site 4 is located at Station 36+17 and consists of an unnamed tributary to Miller Branch
which joins (and becomes) Miller Branch and will be conveyed in a reinforced concrete
box culvert (RCBC) on the north side of SR 1692. An extension of the RCBC will occur
to the south of SR 1692. The historical channel of Miller Branch measures 12 to 15 ft
wide and 4 - 5 ft deep. Base flow is 3 ft wide and 2 in deep. Channel impacts total 423
ft to this perennial stream. Mitigation will be required for these impacts to Miller Branch.
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Site 5 is the future relocation site for a portion of Site 6 (Miller Branch). Site 5 depicted
on Sheets 7 and 9 of' 19 illustrates the relocated area of Sitc 6 that will be situated from
Stations 36+25 to 37 +60. A total of 434 ft of stream will be reconfigured. Natural
channel design will be utilized when the stream is relocated. Details are depicted on
Sheet 16 of 19.
Site 6 is the channel that is to be relocated, to the west of its existing location. Miller
Branch (DWQ Index # 11-129-5-1) is located from Station 36+18 to 38+12. The stream
channel is 6 ft wide and 3 - 4 ft deep with a base flow of 4 ft wide and 2 in deep. Impacts
total 677 ft for this stream crossing and mitigation is required for this perennial stream.
Site 7 is a Ut to the Ut to Miller Branch. It varies greatly in form from a narrow shallow
stormwater conveyance (upstream) to an intermittent stream to an eroded perennial
channel with vertical sides. The section from Station 39+30 to 40+12 is considered to be
a stormwater conveyance and is not jurisdictional. From Station 39+30 to 38+63, the
channel is considered to be intermittent with mitigation required. The final section from
38+63 to 37+20 is considered perennial with mitigation required. The final segment of
this stream is a deeply incised channel with a width of 12 ft and depth of 10 ft. Water in
the channel was 2 ft wide and depth was 2 in. Total impacts are 685 ft to this
intermittent/perennial stream. Mitigation will be required for the intermittent/perennial
portion of this stream.
Site 8 is located at Station 45 +00 to 45+70. Approximately half of the pond is located
within the project right-of-way, however the entire pond will be drained, so impacts for
the entire pond have been calculated. Impacts to this pond total 0.95 ac.
Site 9 is found at Station 45+70 and is comprised of Lyle Creek [DWQ Index # 11-76-
(3.5)], which flows near the pond (Site 8). This stream appeared turbid with vertical
banks. The historical channel is 12 ft wide and 4 ft deep. Base flow is 5 ft wide with a
water depth of 3 in. A double 7 ft by 7 ft RCBC is planned for the stream crossing with
289 ft of stream impacts. Because channel width is the same as the proposed structure, a
sill will not be installed in the culvert. Mitigation will be required for this perennial
stream.
Site 10 occurs at Station 50+00 and consists of a perennial stream (Ut to Lyle Creek).
This channel is 10 to 15 ft wide and 6 to 7 ft deep. Base flow was 4 ft wide and 2 to 3
inches deep. The stream will be crossed in a 1350 mm pipe impacting 306 ft of stream.
Mitigation is required for this stream. Boulders and rocks present provide good aquatic
habitat.
Site 11 is a wetland site resulting from an unnamed tributary to Herman Creek spreading
and grading into a jurisdictional wetland, rather than a stream. This wetland extends from
Station 59+30 to 59+60. Mechanized clearing and fill would account fora total of 0.12
ac. Dominant species in this wetland include Lit-iodendron tulipikra, Rosa palustris,
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Onoclea sensihilis, Arundinaria gigantea and Ligu.struni sinense.
Site 12 is a jurisdictional wetland formed as Herman Creek spreads and becomes more of
a wetland than a stream. This wetland occurs between Stations 61+90 to 62+10. Impacts
from fill and mechanized clearing total 0.17 ac. Dominant plants include Liriodendron
tulipipra, Nyssa sylvatica, Viburnum nudum, Acer rubrum, Arundinaria giguntea,
Onoclea sensihilis and Osmunda regalis.
Site 13 (located on Station Y8A 10+35) consists of upper Lyle Qreel c [DWQ Index
# 11-76-(3.5)], a perennial stream (upstream of Lyle Creek site #9). A double 7 ft by 7 ft
RCBC is planned for this creek crossing resulting in 199 ft of channel impact. Because
channel width is the same as the proposed structure, a sill will not be installed in the
culvert. Mitigation will be required for these impacts.
Site 14 is an unnamed tributary to Lyle Creek that joins Lyle Creek just below site 13.
This small tributary occurs at station Station Y8A 10+98 and is perennial with mitigation
required. Impacts from this crossing are 245 ft.
Of the 14 sites previously described, eleven sites contain stream impacts, one site is a
future relocation site and two sites are jurisdictional wetlands. The following tables
summarize impacts described above.
Table 1. Stream, Pond, and Wetland Impacts for U-2307AB
Stream Impacts
Site # Station # channel impacted (ft) Mitigation required
(a)
1 19+19.50 390.3 no
2 26+52.00 387.0 no
3 32+79.00 556.9 2:1, 1113.8 ft
4 36+17.35 423.4 2:1, 846.8 ft
6 36+18.57 to 38+11.58 676.7 2:1, 1353.3 ft
7 39+30 to 40+12 None - stormwater no
7 (continued) 38+63 to 39+30 229.6 2:1, 459.2 ft
7 (continued) 37+26 to 38+63 455.9 2:1, 911.8 ft
9 45+75.82 U 289.0 2:1, 577.9 ft
10 50+09.00 306.0 2:1, 612.0 ft
13 Y8A 10+35+50 199.0 2:1, 398.0 ft
14 Y8A 10+98.00 245.3 2:1, 490.6 ft
Pond Impacts Station # Pond fill (ac)
8 45+20+00 0.95
Wetlands Station # Wetland
fill (ac) Mechanized
clearing
(ac) Total wetland
fill (ac)*
11 59+40.00 0.10 0.02 0.12
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12 To] +96.00 o. 15 0.02 0.17
*The total wetland fill (including mechanized clearing) for sites 1 1 and 12 is 0.29 acres.
Table 2. Onsite Stream Restoration for U-2307AB
Relocated Stream Station # Created stream length m (ft)
5 36+25 to 37+60 132.4 (434.27)
Endangered Species
Plants and animals with Federal classification of Endangered or Threatened are protected
under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended. In March 1990, biologists working for the consulting firm, Wetlands
Ecosystems Technologists, conducted surveys for the only Federally protected species for
Catawba County, dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora). No plants of this
species were found. Subsequent searches for dwarf-flowered heartleaf on the project
study area were conducted by Logan Williams and Phillip "Dodd on April 18, 1996. More
recently, surveys for dwarf=flowered heartleaf were conducted by Karen M. Lynch on
April 5, 1999 and June 2, 2000 and did not reveal any dwarf-flowered heartleaf plants. As
of February 28, 2000, this species is the only Federally listed species for Catawba County
and is listed as `Threatened' Information from the Natural I leritage Program database
(reviewed May 30, 2000) did not reveal any plants in the project location but indicated
that this species occurs in the southern part of Catawba County, outside of the project
area. Since dwarf flowered heartleaf is not present, this project will have "No Effect" on
dwarf-flowered heartleaf. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Asheville Office) is
currently reviewing the concurrence status for dwarf flowered heartleaf on this project
and will be submitting a letter to the USACE.
Cultural Resources
Archaeology: Archaeological work was conducted in April and May 1990 in the project
corridors for the Proposed East Side Thoroughfare from US 70 to NC 127 in Hickory.
One archeological Early Archaic site was situated near the project corridor for U-
2307AB. However, this site has been massively disturbed by stone quarry traffic and
related activities and this site is "not eligible for nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places," as stated in 'An Archaeological Survev of the Proposed East Side
Thoroughfare from U.S 70 to NC 127, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina'
(Archaeological Resurch Consultants, Inc, 1991). A letter signed by SHPO (David
Brook) dated February 22, 1993 stated that since Corridor D is not part of the preferred
alternative, there is "no further comment concerning this project." This letter is contained
in the final ROD for U-2307.
Historic: The project area was surveyed for historic structures as detailed in Historic
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Structures Survey and Evaluation Rel)orl (Stephenson, February 1991). One property
(St. Steven's School) was listed as eligible for the National Register of I listoric Places.
however, a Finding of "No Effect"' was concluded since none of the project alternatives
will affect this property. A letter dated January 9, 1992 from SHPO (David Brook) states
that SHPO concurs with the NCDOT's determination that "there will be no effect on the
St. Steven's School for all of the project's proposed alternatives." A copy of this letter is
attached, since it was not included in the EIS or ROD.
MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Corps of Engineers has adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality
(CEQ), a wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of
wetlands" and sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the
chemical, biological and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States. Mitigation
of wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding
impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time and
compensating for impacts (40CFR 1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and Department of Transportation Order 5660.1 A (Preservation of the
Nation's Wetlands), emphasize protection of the functions and values provided by
wetlands. These directives require that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much
as possible, and that all practicable measures be taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to
wetlands.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features
to avoid and minimize wetland impacts, and to provide full compensatory mitigation of
all remaining wetland impacts.
Avoidance
Several alternatives were considered for this project. Alternative 1 was determined to be
the least environmentally damaging, as it involved taking the smallest areas of wetlands,
forest lands, prime and important farmlands with the shortest lengths of streams being
impacted. In addition as stated in comments on the final Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS), the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission concurred with the
decision to proceed with Alternate 1 over other corridors, since it avoids most impacts on
forest and stream habitats and makes extensive use of existing highway corridors.
All jurisdictional stream areas 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
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to reduce the
adverse impacts. NCDOT minimized impacts whenever possible, however many
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physical constraints were present which minimized the flexibility ofthc alignment shift.
This area is heavily built upon and encompasses existing residential and industrialized
land with a rail switch-yard.
Minimization techniques will be implemented as follows: NCDOT will minimize long-
term water quality impacts through the use of NCDOT Best Management Practices
including:
Stream relocations will be designed in accordance with the NCWRC "Stream Relocation
Guidelines" (January 1999) using Rosgen methodology. Stream relocations will
including a new channel with similar cross-section, gradient, substrate and sinuosity.
New channel banks will be stabilized immediately with appropriate vegetative cover and
will be planted with desirable tree and shrub species to provide replacement habitat. In
addition, we will implement the NCDOT Best Management Practices.
Site 6 consists of 676 ft of stream impacts. We are minimizing the water quality impacts
of this activity by relocating 433 ft of stream to the west of its existing location. Natural
design principles will be used as depicted in Sheet 16 of 19. The relocated channel
section is referred to as Site 5.
Station 32+60 LT/RT (Sheet 6 of 19, site 3): At Ut to Miller Branch used 2:1 fill slope to
minimize fill of stream.
Station 45+80 LT/RT (Sheet 1 1 of 19; site 9): At Lyle Creek used 2:1 fill slope to
minimize fill of stream.
Station 50+10 LT/RT (Sheet 12 of 19; site 10): At Ut to Lyle Creek used 2:1 fill slope to
minimize fill of stream.
Station 59+40 RT (Sheet 13 of 19; site 11): Used 2:1 fill slopes at Merman Creek wetland
to minimize wetland impacts.
Station 62+00 RT (Sheet 14 of 19; site 12 ): Used 2:1 fill slopes at Ut to Herman Cr.
wetland to minimize wetland impacts.
Station Y8A 10+35 LT/RT (Sheet 15 of 19; site 13): At Lyle Creek used 2:1 fill slope at
RC Box Culvert to minimize area impacted.
Compensation
The NC Division of Water Quality regulations require a 1:1 mitigation for impacts to
stream when impacts are greater than 150 feet. The USACE requires 2:1 mitigation for
stream impacts deemed needing mitigation. Since the USACE mitigation requirements
were more stringent for this particular project, USACE mitigation measurements were
used. Ten stream crossings exceed 150 feet, with eight of these requiring mitigation.
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Stream crossings were perpendicular for the most part, however some constraints
(existing buildings, etc) had to be considered. Onsite restoration will be accomplished by
relocating 434 ft of stream channel (site 6). The NCDOT and Wetland Restoration
Program (WRP) have a Memorandum of Understanding whereby stream searches are
conducted in subbasins (or hydrologic units) that are divided among these two agencies
so that duplication of effort does not occur. Stream searches are conducted to locate
impaired streams whereby restoration of these systems will fulfill stream mitigation
requirements. This project (U-2307AB) lies in two adjacent hydrologic units (HUs), one
in which NCDOT is conducting a search and one in which the WRP has jurisdiction.
Four stream crossings (sites 9, 10, 13, 14) with impacts totaling 1039 ft are in a watershed
(03050101) designated as WRP stream mitigation area. The six remaining stream
crossings (located south of the railroad tracks in 03050102) are not in the WRP
watershed, however we are requesting that the WRP consider providing mitigation for all
stream impacts for this project. Two of these streams are non-mitigable and the remaining
four streams impacts total 2,343 ft.
The Wetlands Restoration Program has accepted all stream restoration for this project, if
all mitigation can be performed in WRP HU 03050101. The USACI has asked that this
request (for all stream mitigation for U-2307AB to be conducted in HU 03050101) be
mentioned in the permit application letter so that the USACE can receive comments on
this request. We will commit to providing payment to the WRP at $125 per linear foot
for stream restoration.
Regulatory Approvals
Application is hereby made for Department of the Army 404 permits as required for the
above-described activities. We also hereby request a Section 401 Water Quality
Certification from the Division of Water Quality. We are providing seven copies of this
application to the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water
Quality, for their review. In addition, in compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the
NCAA we have enclosed a check to the DWQ for $475.00 to act as payment for
processing the Section 401 water quality certification application. This package of
information consists of this cover letter, an individual application and project drawings.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Ms. Karen M.
Lynch at [phone].
S'ncerely,
ax-tj ?t 5Al-Oul
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager
Project Development and Environmental Planning Branch
cc: w/attachment:
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Mr. David Franklin. Corps of E:nginccrs. Wilmington
Mr. John Dorncy. NCDENR. Division of Water (Quality
w/o attachment:
Ms. Debbie Barbour. P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P. E., Program Development Branch
Mr. D.R. Henderson, P.E., I lydraulics Unit
Mr. Timothy V. Rountree, P.E. Structure Design Unit
Mr. John Alford, P.E. Roadway Design Unit
Mr. M. L. Holder, P.E., Division 4 Engineer
Mr. Rob Hanson, P.E., I'D & EA Project Planning Engineer
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-003
(33 CFR 325) Expires October 1996
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
Information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington,
DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer
having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10: 1413, Section 404. Principal Purpose: These laws require authorizing activities in, or affecting, navigable
waters of the United States, the discharge or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose
of dumping it into ocean waters. Routine Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Disclosure:
Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If Information Is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a
permit be Issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to
this application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the
_ proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not required)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development & Environmental Analysis
6. APPLICANTS ADDRESS
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
9. AGENTS ADDRESS
7. APPLICANTS PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE I 10. AGENTS PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business 919-733-3141 b. Business
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish upon
request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OR PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions) U-2307AB in Hickory, NC (Hickory eastside thoroughfare)
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable
Miller Branch crossing and 3 unnamed tributaries (DWQ Ind # 11-129-5-1)
Clark Creek - 2 unnamed tributaries [DWQ Index # 11-129-5 (0.3)]
Herman Creek crossing 2 unnamed tributaries (DWQ Index # 11-76-1)
Lyle Creek crossing and 3 unnamed tributaries [(DWQ Index 11-76-(3.5)]
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Catawba NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions) Section, Township, Range, Lat/Lon, and/or Accessors's Parcel Number, for example.
See Attached Vicinity Map (sheet 1 of 19)
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
ENG FORM 4345 EDITION OF SEP 91 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent: CECW-OR)
I& Nature of Activity (Description of protect, include all features)
Construct a four lane facility with a 30 foot raised grass median and grassed shoulders on new location. This road will
provide a circumferential arterial around the east side of Hickory. Length ofthe road will be approximately 5 km (3 mi).
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
Public transportation
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Construction of Highway
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
See attached drawings
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
See cover letter and attached drawings
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes - No X IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
See Attached Sheet 19 of 19.
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent
of the applicant.
L'6?& 5 ? ?J G?ov
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DACE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized
agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or
representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall
be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
ENG FORM 4345 EDITION OF SEP 91 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent: CECW-OR)
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
January 9, 1992
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 26806
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Re: Hickory East Side Thoroughfare, from
NC 127 to Startown Road, Catawba County,
U-2307, 8.2790901, M-5621(1), ER 92-7609
Dear Mr. Graf:
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
Thank you for your letter of December 4, 1991, concerning the above
project.
We have reviewed the documentation provided to us to determine the effect
of this project on the National Register-eligible St. Stephen's School. We
concur with the Department of Transportation's determination that there will
be no effect on the St. Stephen's School for all of the project's proposed
alternatives.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
D'?)
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
DB:slw
cc: L. J. Ward
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109 EastJones Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807

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Reach Field Book" and "Field Guide for Stream
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N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
STREAM DESCRIPTION AND CATAWBA COUNTY
CLASSIFICATION DATA PROJECT:8.2790901 (U-2307AB)
HICKORY EAST
SIDE THOROUGHFARE
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PROPERTY OWNER
NAME AND ADDRESS
OWNE R'S NAME ADDRESS

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Inc.
Martin Marietta Material. P.O.Box 30013
, Raleigh, N.C. 27622-0013

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Seicor Corporation P.O. Box 489
Hickory, N.C. 28603

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Ronald Lewellen and wife Sandra Lewe 485 44Eh Ave. Dr. NW
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Hickory, NC 28601
P.O. Box 2228
11 Shuford Mill., Inc. Hickory, NC 28603-2228

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SweetwaEer Baptist Church 609 21.E St. SE
Hickory, NC 28613
P.O.Box 2228
14 Cevesco, Inc.
Hickory, NC 28603
P.O.Ba: 189
17 Sherrill Upholstering Company, Inc. Hickory, NC 28603-0189
910 22nd St. Pl. NE
20 Hubert D Fry, Jr. Hickory, NC 28601
1004 22nd SE. Pl. NE
34 Ellis L Barger Hickory, NC 28601

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Lola Townsend 1040 24th St. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
24th St. NE
35 Tau Xiang and Vue Xiang Hickory, NC 28601
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NCDOT P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151

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Hazel Lee Hefner 2374 16th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
RR 6 Box 1
59 Earl Prop.t, Heir.
Hickory, NC 28601
2260 9th Ave NE
Hugh E Cook and wife Willie Bolick Cook
Hickory, N.C.28601
2233 9Eh Aye.NE
Edmond Emile Halle and wife Karen G ustafson Halle
Hickory, NC 28601

N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
CATAWBA COUNTY
PROJECT:8.2790901 (U-2307AB)
HICKORY EAST
SIDE THOROUGHFARE
SHEET 19 OF 19 5/14/99
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 25, 2000
Mr. Ron Ferrell
Wetland Restoration Program
Division of Water Quality
Mail Service Center 1619
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1619
Re: Stream Mitigation for Construction of the Hickory Eastside Thoroughfare in Catawba
County; Federal Aid Project No. M-5621(1) State Project No. 8.2790901, TIP No. U-
2307AB.
Dear Mr. Ferrell:
This letter requesting stream mitigation replaces a letter sent March 17, 2000 that was lost in the
mail. A slight change in project design resulting in increased stream impacts (8 m) has occurred
in the interim so that stream impacts are slightly increased from the initial request.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) requests that the Wetland
Restoration Program (WRP) perform stream mitigation for the proposed construction of Hickory
Eastside Thoroughfare in Catawba County (U-2307AB). Stream impacts based on current
designs for the road project are determined to be 1039 ft. in Hydrologic Unit 03050101 of the
Catawba River Basin. These impacts require (2:1) mitigation totaling 2078 ft. to satisfy
permitting requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) and the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ).
In addition to the impacts mentioned above, the proposed Hickory Eastside Thoroughfare also
contains impacts in Hydrologic Unit 03050102 (NCDOT HU). Stream impacts based on current
designs for the road project are determined to be 2343 ft. requiring a combination of (2:1 and
1:1) mitigation equaling 4251 ft. After subtracting an onsite relocation of stream (434 ft) to be
conducted by DOT, and multiplying by two (for the 2:1 ratio), impacts total 3817 ft. We are
requesting that WRP also provide stream mitigation (if possible) in this adjoining Hydrologic
Unit (03050102). To facilitate review, the following table summarizes impacts and requested
stream mitigation.
Table of Stream Impacts and Mitigation Needs for U-2307AB
Hydrologic Unit stream Mitigation Mitigation Sub-total minus onsite Total
impacts (2:1) (1:1) mitigation relocation mitigation
(ft.) required (ft.) required (ft.) required (ft.) required (ft.)
(ft.)
03050101 WRP 1039 2078 2078 0 2078
03050102(DOT 2343 3817 434 4251 434 3817
Upon receipt of the 401 Water Quality Certification from DWQ, NCDOT will transfer funds to
WRP in the amount of $125 per linear foot of mitigation performed to cover the costs of
planning and implementation. Total funds are dependent upon the total stream mitigation length
with which WRP agrees to implement.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed, the DWQ requires a
formal letter from the WRP indicating their willingness and ability to provide the mitigation
work requested by NCDOT. This letter should be addressed to Mr. John Dorney of DWQ, with
copies submitted to NCDOT and Mr. Steve Lund of USAGE.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Karen M. Lynch at
[phone]. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. Steve Lund, USACE
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. Dave Schiller, PD&EA, NCDOT
Ms. Karen M. Lynch, PD&EA, NCDOT
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Action ID No. 200031274
PUBLIC NOTICE

September 21, 2000
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, ATTN: Mr. William D. Gilmore, Manager,
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-1548 has applied for a Department of the Army (DA) permit TO DISCHARGE
DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO THE WATERS AND ADJACENT WETLANDS OF
MILLER BRANCH AND UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES, LYLE CREEK AND UNNAMED
TRIBUTARIES, HERMAN CREEK AND UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES, AND UNNAMED
TRIBUTARIES TO CLARKS CREEK IMPACTING A TOTAL OF 4159 LINEAR FEET OF
STREAM CHANNEL, 0.95 ACRES OF POND AND 0.29 ACRES OF WETLAND TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3- MILE SECTION OF THE HICKORY EASTSIDE
THOROUGHFARE FROM THE EXISTING INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 40 INTERCHANGE TO
SPRINGS ROAD (SR 1453) AT HICKORY, CATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA (TIP
NO. U-2307 AB, State Project No. 8.2790906).
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant and from
observations made during an onsite visit by a representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans
submitted with the application show the proposed construction of a four-lane divided highway
facility with a 30-foot wide, raised grass median and grassed shoulders on new location. Section AB
would extend from just north of Interstate 40 (Exit #126) approximately 3 miles north to Springs
Road (SR 1453). Project U-2307 AB connects to the recently completed Section AA which extends
from the existing Interstate 40 interchange south to US Highway 70. Two small forested and scrub
shrub wetlands adjacent to Herman Creek and ranging in size from 0.12 acres to 0.17 acres would
be filled or cleared by the proposed construction. A total of 0.29 acres of wetlands would be
impacted by the proposed construction. A 0.95-acre pond within the floodplain of Lyle Creek would
be drained with approximately one-half of the pond area filled for road construction. The project
would also result in impacts to 4,159 linear feet of stream channel from pipe and culvert installation
as well as channel relocations. Two intermittent, unnamed tributaries to Clarks Creek, both lacking
important aquatic functions, would be crossed near the southern end of the project. The remaining
streams have perennial flow. These stream channels range in size from unnamed tributaries to Miller
Branch and Lyle Creek that are 2-4 feet wide and less than 6 inches deep during base flow, to Miller
Branch and Lyle Creek which are 7-10 feet wide and in excess of 1-foot deep in places. These
streams are low to medium gradient and have substrates that vary from silt and sand to cobble and
boulders. Many of these channels exhibit impacts from urbanization activities including channel
scour and incision, unstable banks and channel aggradation. Single, reinforced concrete pipe ranging
in size from 36 to 60-inch diameter would be installed at the crossings of the unnamed tributaries
to Clarks Creek, Miller Branch, and Lyle Creek and at Herman Creek. The length of these culverts
range from 190 to 492 feet long. At the crossing of Miller Branch, an existing 8' x 7', single-cell,
concrete box culvert under Tate Boulevard (SR 1692) would be extended approximately 302 feet
to the north and 92 feet to the south to accommodate an intersection. At this same intersection
approximately 434 feet of an unnamed tributary to Miller Branch would be relocated to the west of
the new roadway utilizing natural stream channel design. Lyle Creek would be crossed twice by the
proposed roadway with both crossings utilizing double-cell, 7' x 7' concrete box culverts each
approximately 180 feet long. Because current baseflow would occupy both cells, the applicant does
not propose to install baffles within these box culverts. A total of 3382 linear feet of important
stream channel would be impacted. As a result of the onsite channel relocation, there would be a
net loss of 2,948 linear feet of functional stream channel from the proposed work. Minimization
measures incorporated into the project include onsite channel relocation where practicable as well
as 2:1 fill slopes at most channel and wetland crossings. The applicant is currently proposing to
mitigate for stream losses by contributing to the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program
(WRP). Project impacts occur in both the Upper Catawba River Basin (HUC 03050101) and the
South Fork Catawba River Basin (HUC 03050102). If approved, this off site mitigation would occur
entirely within the Upper Catawba River Basin (HUC 03050101) because the WRP does not have
any restoration projects within the South Fork Basin. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for
the proposed work was approved by the Federal Highway Administration on December 13, 1992 and
a Record of Decision (ROD) was signed on April 9, 1993. The purpose of the proposed road is to
provide a circumferential arterial route around the eastside of Hickory. Plans showing the proposed
work are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine the need for the
applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army (DA) permit will
be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by
this agency, nor will a DA permit be issued until the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (NCDENR) has determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as
required by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment period specified in this
notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall
state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of
Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being
eligible for inclusion therein, and this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being
eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register constitutes the extent
of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the
presence of such resources. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
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The District Engineer, based on available information, is not aware that the proposed activity
will affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the
Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts,
including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the public interest.
Evaluation of the probable impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest
requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular case. The
benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against
its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the
conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern for both protection and
utilization of important resources. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal must be
considered including the cumulative effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood
hazards and flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use, navigation,
shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs,
safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership, and, in
general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the placement of dredged or
fill materials in waters of the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's 404(b)(1)
guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit
will be granted unless the District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public
interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local
agencies and officials; Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate
the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of
Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To
make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties,
water quality, general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed above.
Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall
public interest of the proposed activity.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army (DA) permit will not be
made until the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State
certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The NCDWQ considers whether or
not the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the Clean Water Act.
The application and this public notice for the Department of the Army (DA) permit serves as
application to the NCDWQ for certification.
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Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the
offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621. Copies of such
materials will be furnished to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act
certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ), Wetlands Section, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0621, on
or before October 10, 2000, Attention: Mr. John Dorney.
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office, Attention: Mr. Steven Lund, until 4:15 p.m., October 20, 2000, or telephone [phone].
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John Dorney, N('DWQ, 401 Certification Unit
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FROM: Roll Linville, Regional Coordinator/'j??
Habitat Conservation Program //
DATI October 2, 2000
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Action 11):
200031.274, TIP: U-2307 AB, 3-Mile Section o f f ickory 17 'astside
'Thoroughfare froin Existing 1-40 Interchange to Springs Road (SR 145 ; ),
Hickory, Catawba County
These cornnenls are provided in accordance with the provisions of Lhe T"ish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) arid the Nortli
Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 113A-10; NCAC 25). The
NCDOT proposes to construct the above referenced thoroughfare. Impacts from the
construction will total 4159 linear feet of stream, 0.95 acres ofpond, and 0.29 acres of
wetlands. Important stream impacts will total 3382 linear feet. Onsite charu')el
relocations are intended to minimize loss of stream in the project area.
"Thc applicant is proposing to mitigate impacts by making payments to and using
the NC Wetland Restoration Program (WRP). Since the WRP does not have any
restoration projects in the South Fork River Basin, mitigation eftbrts are proposed to
occur only in the Upper Catawba Basin.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recommends that. since
litigation efforts are limited in the urban area that the applicant provide as much
stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) as possible in order to protect the
remaining stream sections from secondary degradation within and near the project area.
We also recommend that relocated stream channels be constructed using bioengineering
techniques and methods like those used by Wildland Hydrology.
Mai Iing Address: f.)iaisi .n ( Inl.tn(I Fldieric?, • 1721 Mail Seri iix <'.enter • Raleigh, N(; ;' O) 1
Telephone: [phone] ex(. 28 1 • Fax: [phone]
Hickory Fastside Thoroughfare 2 10/04/00
Mitigation credits should only be allowed for successfully restored streams that
are protected from additional secondary impacts and that provide replacement a(It.latic
and terrestrial habitats. In conjunction with the above, we recommend that North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDO'r) and the City of I lickory seek to
maintain existing hydrographic runoff conditions as the area develops further after the
road is completed. Such measures should strive to maintain or improve current water
quantity and water quality conditions.
Whenever practicable, culverts should be designed and installed so that manmade
barriers do not disrupt stream flows and any current aquatic life passage. Culvert and
pipe inlet and outlet structure designs should seek (as much as possible) to maintain the
dimension, pattern, and profile of streams above, through, and below the project. Stream
channels should not be widened or reduced in depth and vegetation unnecessarily, 1.1sing
stormwater detention and streambank vegetation should minimize the need for riprap
along streams. Native species should be incorporated into the project and into the stream
stabilization. efforts.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project during the
early planning stages. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please
contact me at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Douglas V. Ifuggett, DCM
Channel Mitigation Monitoring Sheets I, 11, 111, AND IV
Monitoring Data Record
Project Title: U-2307AD COE Action ID: 200031274
Stream Name: UT to Miller Branch DWQ Numbers: 000914 and 001587
City, County and other Location Information: Intersection of East Side Thoroughfare and Tate
Boulevard in Hickory (Catawba Co.)
Date Construction Completed: July 2003 Monitoring Year: ( 1 ) of 3
Ecoregion: 8 digit HUC unit: 03050101
USGS Quad Name and Coordinates:
Rosgen Classification:
Length of Project: 434' Urban or Rural: Urban Watershed Size:
Monitoring DATA collected by: M. Green, D. Jenkins Date: 4/27/05
Applicant Information:
Name: NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Email address:
Consultant Information:
Name:
Address:
"Telephone Number
Email address:
Project Status: Complete
Monitoring Level required by COE and DWQ (404 permit/ 401 Cert.): Level 2 3
Monitoring Level 1 requires completion of Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
Permit States: Stability of the natural channel that is being relocated will be monitored for a
period of 3 years or at least two bankfull flow events following completion of the channel
relocation. Monitoring will include photos, plant survival, and channel stability analysis.
Section 1. PHOTO REFERENCE SITES
(Monitoring at all levels must complete this section)
Attach site map showing the location and angle of all reference photos with a site
designation (name, number, letter, etc.) assigned to each reference photo location. Photos should
be provided for all structures and cross section locations, should show both banks and include an
upstream and downstream view. Photos taken to document physical stability should be taken in
winter. Photos taken to document vegetation should be taken in summer (at representative
locations). Attach photos and a description of each reference photo or location. We recommend
the use of a photo identification board in each photo to identify location.
Total number of reference photo locations at this site: 4 reference points, 2 photos at each
Dates reference photos have been taken at this site: 4/27/05
Individual from whom additional photos can be obtained (name, address, phone):
Other Information relative to site photo reference:
If required to complete level 3 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 2.
Section 2. PLANT SURVIVAL
Attach plan sheet indicating reference photos.
Identify specific problem areas (missing, stressed, damaged or dead plantings):
Estimated causes, and proposed/required remedial action:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Bareroot seedlings noted on or surrounding the streambank consisted of
redbud river birch poplar, black willow and dogwood.
If required to complete Level I and Level 2 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 3.
Section 3. CHANNEL STABILITY
Visual Inspection: The entire stream project as well as each in-stream structure and bank
stabilization/revetment structure must be evaluated and problems addressed.
Report on the visual inspection of channel stability. Physical measurements of channel
stab iIity//morphology will not be required. Include a discussion of any deviations from as-built
and an evaluation of the significance of these deviations and whether they are indicative of a
stabilizing or destabilizing situation.
The pools below a few of the croswanes are eroding. According to the Assistant DEO, these pools will be armored
with rock to prevent this erosion. There is some minor erosion on the slope above the stream coming from a
drainage pipe on the road project as noted in photo 9. RE Field Operations Engineer has been notified of this issue.
The rest of the stream is stabilized at this time.
Date Station Station Station Station Station
Inspected Number Number Number Number Number
Structure
Type
Is water
piping
through or
around
structure?
Head cut or
down cut
resent?
Bank or scour
erosion
present?
Other
problems
noted?
NOTE: Attach separate narrative sheets to each monitoring report describing/discussing the
overall monitoring results. Include the identification of specific problem areas/channel failures,
estimated cause and proposed/required remedial action. This should include a brief discussion of
any parameter that has changed significantly from as-built.

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Year 1 - April 2005

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