20081556 Ver 1_Application_20081010

project with a Biological Conclusion of "No Effect" on federally listed threatened and
endangered species and/or their critical habitats
The best management practices will be used to minimize and control sedimentation and erosion
on this project The construction foreman will review all erosion control measures daily to
ensure sedimentation and erosion is being effectively controlled If the planned devices are not
functioning as intended, they will be immediately replaced with better devices
Impacts to Waters of the United States
In order to construct the project it will be necessary to temporarily impact waters of the United
States in the Little Tennessee River Basin Specifically, NCDOT is requesting to place
temporary fill (precast concrete blocks) in the West Fork Tuckasegee River a TNW (DWQ
Class WS-III, B, Tr) Listed below is a summary of the proposed impacts
Site No. Existing Condition Proposed Condition Net Impacts
(Temporary)
Site 1 N/A Place 2' x 2'x 6' precast 144 sq ft
concrete blocks in the W (36 linear feet)
Fork Tuckasegee River
(4' wide x 36' long)
Total Impact (Temp) 144 sq. ft.
0.01 Acres
Permits Requested
NCDOT is hereby requesting authorization under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to proceed
with the construction project outlined above By copy of this letter, I am asking Mr David
McHenry, Mountain Region Coordinator, of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
(NCWRC) to comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit request
Also, by copy of this letter, I am requesting authorization under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) In addition, I am asking Mr McHenry and Mr Ed Ingle,
(NCDOT) to comment directly to me concerning this permit request
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at [phone]
Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated
Sincerely,
Mark S Davis,
Environmental Program Supervisor
B-4161 Page 3 October 7, 2008
Enclosures
cc Mr Brian Wrenn, DWQ, DENR, Raleigh (4 copies)
Mr Mike Parker, DWQ, DENR, Asheville
Mr David McHenry, Mountain Region Coordinator, NCWRC, Waynesville
Mr Troy Wilson, Biologist, USF&WS, Asheville
Mr Joel B Setzer, PE, Division Engineer, NCDOT, Sylva
Mr C R Styles, PE, Resident Engineer, Whittier
Mr E L Ingle, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT
Office Use Only Form Version March 05
20081556
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Appticabte" or "NIA' )
1. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2 Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested NWP 33
3 If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here ?
4 If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here ?
5 If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name North Carolina Department of Transportation
Mailing Address 253 Webster Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
Attn Mark D Davis Environmental Program Manager
Telephone Number 828-586-2141 Fax Number 828-586-4043
E-mail Address markdavis@ncdot gov
2 Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant )
Name N/A
Company Affiliation N/A
Mailing Address N/A
Telephone Number N/A
E-mail Address N/A
Fax Number N/A
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format,
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided
1 Name of project Replace Bridge No 211 on SR 1132 over West Fork Tuckasegee River
2 T I P Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only) B-4161
3 Property Identification Number (Tax PIN) N/A
4 Location
County Jackson Nearest Town Cullowhee
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number) N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc ) From Asheville, Proceed
west on I-40 to exit 27 Proceed on US 19/74 to Exit 85 at Sylva Proceed into Sylva to the
intersection of NC 107 Proceed South on NC 107 to SR 1132 approximately 1 mile south
of the intersection of NC 107 and NC 281
5 Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody )
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum) Site #1 35 1506° N 83 0749°W
6 Property size (acres) N/A
7 Name of nearest receiving body of water West Fork Tuckasegee River (DWO Class WS-
III B Tr )
8 River Basin Little Tennessee
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated mayor river basins The
River Basin map is available at http //h2o enr state nc us/adman/maps/ )
9 Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application Rural residential and woodlands
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10 Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used Bridge
replacement project on new location which will require the installation of a temporary work
platform in the West Fork Tuckasegee River Equipment to be used is trackhoes, cranes,
piledrivers bulldozers and dumptrucks
11 Explain the purpose of the proposed work To replace an obsolete single lane bridge
structure with a new two lane concrete and steel structure The temporary work platform is
required because the old single lane truss bridge will not support the weight of construction
equipment to access the west side of the river A crane can be placed on the work platform to
drive the piles necessary to construct the abutment and place the steel I-beams
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mmtmgatmon (where applicable) If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T I P project, along with
construction schedules
N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project9 If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project Each impact must be,
listed separately in the tables below (e g , culvert installation should be listed separately from
nprap dissipater pads) Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan All wetlands and waters, and all streams (mnternuttent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet
1 Provide a written description of the proposed impacts The impacts associated with this
project are minor Precast concrete blocks will be placed on the river bottom in order to set
the temporary work platform which will be removed following construction
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2 Individually list wetland impacts Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding

Wetland Impact

Site Number
(indicate on ma)

Type of Impact Type of Wetland

(e g ,forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc) Located within
100-year

Floodplam
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest -

Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact

(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
3 List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property N/A
4 Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts Be sure to identify temporary
impacts Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e g , cement walls, np-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc ), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560

Pere Average Stream
Impact
Stream Impact or Width Before
Length Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact
mittent
Intermittent Impact
(linear Impact
(indicate on feet) (acres)
map)
Site 1 West Fork Temporary Fill Perennial 40' 4'x 36' 0 01
Tuckasegee River 4' x 36' = 144 sq ft 144 sq ft

Total Temporary Impacts 36' 001
5 Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U S ) Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dred2in,, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
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6
List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U S resulting from the project
Stream Impact (acres) Temporary 0 01
Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
Total Impact to Waters of the U S (acres) Temporary 0 01
Total Stream Impact (linear feet) Temporary 36'
7 Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property9 ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet) Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE
8 Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application
Pond to be created in (check all that apply) ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e g , dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc ) N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e g , livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc ) N/A
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond N/A Expected pond surface area N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts
A temporary work platform is required because the contractor cannot get heavy equipment to the
western streambank because the old single lane truss bridge will not support the weight Precast
concrete blocks were selected to minimize impacts to the streambed Any potential impacts from
sedimentation downstream of the protect site will be avoided by the implementation and
maintenance of appropriate BMP's -
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H 0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to reducing the size of the project, establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams, and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http //h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands/strmgide html
1 Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e g , deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc ), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed
2 Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP) Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
websrte at http //h2o enr state nc us/wrp/index htm If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet) N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet) N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres) N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres) N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres) N/A
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1 Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No E]
2 If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation
Yes ? No
3 If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Cleannghouse9 If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion
1 Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B 0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B 0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B 0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B 0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify N/A )? Yes ? No
2 If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers
If buffer rmtigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers
Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitigation
I 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 15
Total I I I
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel, Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1
3 If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (le,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund) Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B 0242 or 0244, or 0260 N/A
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level
N/A
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility
N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality9 Yes ? No
If yes, please subnut a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http //h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands If no, please provide a short narrative description
This bridge replacement project should not result in any additional development in the area It
only involves the replacement of an obsolete bridge structure
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to subn-nt the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e g , draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control)
N/A

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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided )
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Date: 10/7/2008 Caption: B-4161 on SR 1132
Scale: 1 inch equals 1000 feet West Fork Tuckasegee River
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