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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARTMEN'T' OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F EASLEY
GOVERNOR
October 14, 2008
Mr Rob Ridmgs
Wetlands/401 Unit
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
Mr William Wescott
US Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regional Office
P O Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
084574
Subject Nationwide Permits 13 & 3 Request, for the placement of np rap for purposes of
streambank stabilization, and the replacement of an existing crossiine at a culverted
road crossing of an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Swamp in Halifax County The
crossing is located on SR 1602 (Tanner Road)
WBS: 4b.2042.1
Dear Sirs
Please find enclosed the Pre-Construction Notification for the above referenced project The
stream crossing is currently compromised by a breached earthen dam parallel, and in close
proximity to, the existing roadway As a result of the breach, an increased volume of water has
been redirected against the roadway at a point that was not designed to withstand the current
volume or velocity of flow An existing headwall that has provided support and protection at
this crossing also shows advanced signs of deterioration as is evident in photographs
accompanying this pemnut application These combined factors threaten the integrity of the
roadway at this crossing and will eventually cause the crossing to fail
The existing pipes consist of two lines of 60" CMP 45 feet long These will be replaced with
two lines of 95x67" arched pipes 50 feet in length The existing eighty 80 foot timber headwall
will be replaced with a structurally superior aluminum headwall that will extend ten (10) feet on
either side of the new pipes for a total headwall length of twenty (20) feet The remaining
section of compromised roadway, up to eighty (80) feet in length, will be sloped away from the
water's edge, at no greater than a 2 1 slope, and armored with nprap from the top of slope to the
[phone] x 3532 ccogguns@dot state nc us
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
bottom of the stream channel This should stabilize the stream bank while protecting the adjacent
stream crossing and providing safe passage to motonsts using SRI 602
Traffic will use an offsite detour during construction There are impacts to regulated buffers of
waters of the U S /Sta a associated with this project Beaverdam Swamp is located in the Tar-
Pamlico River Basin and is classified by the Division of Water Quality along its length C, Sw,
NSW 28-79-30-1-1
The existing pipes and headwall will be removed by equipment operating on the existing roadway
and no equipment will be required to enter the water The minimum amount of nprap necessary
will be used to stabilize the streambank and should not extend beyond the bottom of the existing
stream channel at the point where it is closest to the roadbed Best Management Practices for
the Protection of Surface Waters and for Demolition and Removal will be strictly adhered to
during the removal of the existing stream crossing and associated structures
FEDERALLY-PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) currently list three federally protected species for Halifax
County (Table 1)
Federal Habitat Biological
Common Name Scientific Name Statics Present Conclusion
Red-cockaded Picoides borealis E N No Effect
woodpecker _ I _
Dwarf wedge mussel Alasmidonta heterodon E N No effect
Tar spiny mussel Elliptio steinstansana E N No Effect
No element occurrences are listed on the NHP database within one mile of the bridge No pine
trees suitable for RCW foraging or nesting are adjacent to the bridge This project is not likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of any of the federally protected species listed in Nash
County For further information please refer to the mussel survey accompanying this permit
application
No sites eligible for listing on the National Register occur within the area of potential effect
This project will not affect listed or eligible historic properties
[phone] x 3532 ccoggins@dot state nc us
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
Regulatory Approvals
NCDWQ Buffer Rules As streambank stabilization is an allowable impact it requires written
authorization from the Division of Water Quality
USACE / Section 404 QWA NWP 3 & 13 requested
Please contact Chad Coggins at [phone] if you have any questions or need additional
information Your time and effort are appreciated
Respectfully Yours,
RE Greene, Jr, PE
Division Engineer - Division 4
[phone] x 3532 ccoggms@dot state nc us
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165

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Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 2 0 0 8 1 5 7 4
(If any particular item is not applicable to tlus project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "NIX' )
L Processing
I 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 3 & 13
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 ?
H. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name R E, Greene - Division Engineer
Mailing Address P O Box 3165
Wilson, NC 27895-3165
Telephone Number [phone] ext 3501 Fax Number
E-mail Address
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 Chad Coggns Division 4 Environmental Officer
Company Affiliation Division 4 NCDOT
Mailing Address 509 Ward Blvd
Wilson, NC 27895-3165
Telephone Number [phone] Fax Number-
E-mail Address ccoggins@`ncdot goy
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format,
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided
1 Name of project SR 1602
2 T I P Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only) 4b 2042 1
3 Property Identification Number (Tax PIN)
4 Location
County Halifax Nearest Town Darlington
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number) N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc ) Travelling North on I-95,
take exit 160 for NC 561 Travel west on NC 561 for avnrox 15 mi and turn right onto SR
1602 (Tanner Road) Travel North on Tanner Road for approximately 3 5 mi to the project
site
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)- N 36 3177 ON W 77 7320 °W
6 Property size (acres)
7 Name of nearest receiving body of water Unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Swamp
8 River Basin Tar - Pamlico
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins The
River Basin map is available at http //h2o =enr state ncus/admin/mUs/ )
9 Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application This site is in a rural setting. Currently, the surrounding
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areas are a combination of wooded and U ncultural lands with some single family residences
in the area as well AdJacent to the current stream crossing is a breeched earthen dam that is
directing the flow of a perennial tributary of Beaverdam Swamp into an aging headwall
associated with SR 1602 and the existing crosslme
10 Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used This
protect will involve replacing the existing timber headwall and crossline with a shortened
aluminum headwall 20 feet in total length, d (,2) 95x67" CAPA.(Arch pipes) The existing
road shoulder will be sloped back, no steeper than 2 1, away from the water's edge to provide
a more stable slope The section of this slope not protected by the new headwall will be
armored with =rap from the top of the slope to the bottom of the stream for a span
approximately eigl (80) feet inlength The majority of the work will be completed with an
excavator positioned qn high ground
11 Explain the purpose of the proposed work The purpose of the proposed work is to stabilize
the streambank adjacent to the roadway, thereby protecting the roadway it
self from further
erosionb undercutting and eventual collapse
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable) If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T I P project, along with
construction schedules Stream crossing previously approved by 33 CFR 330 3
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application
At this point there is no anticipation that any further work will be required outside of activities
associated with routine road maintenance
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VL Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e g , culvert installation should be listed separately from
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 (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet
1 Provide a written description of the proposed impacts Impacts associated with this
project will consist of the placement of rip= from the top of the slope to the bottom of the
stream in an area approximately 80 feet in length
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 map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e g, forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc
) Located witlun
100-year
Floodplain
es/no Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A

Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
3 List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property 0
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
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Stream Impact
Number
(mdicate on ma)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perenmal or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

1
UT to Beaverdam
Swamp
Pipe upgrade
Perennial 4'
5
001

1 UT to Beaverdam
Swamp
ngrap
Perennial 4
80
007

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 008
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, dredging, 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)

Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
6 List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U S resulting from the project
Stream Im act (acres) 008
Wetland Impact (acres)
Open Water Impact (acres)
Total Impact to Waters of the U S acres 008
Total Stream Impact linear feet 85
7 Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet) Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE
N/A
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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, darn/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc )-
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e g, livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc )
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond
Size of watershed draining to pond Expected pond surface area
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts The only alternative to this
project is the construction of a bridge in place of the existing; crossline Bridge construction at
this site would require that this road be closed for a significantly longer time period and would
provide a far less economical solution to the problem
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
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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 (see DWQ website for most current
version ),
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 (acreagellinear 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
The impacts associated are allowable without mitigation
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
website at http //www nceep net/pages/inlieureplace 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) NIA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres) N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres) N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2 If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation
Yes ? No
3 If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter Yes ? No 0
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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
(Meuse), 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 )? Yes ® No ?
2 If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multiuliers
Zone* -- Impact
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600
2
Total
* Zone i extends out 30 feet pd
additional 20 feet from the edge of
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Multiplier Required
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the top of the near bank of channel, Zone 2 extends an
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i e ,
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
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 All g ronnate best management practices for
sediment and erosion control will be implemented
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
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N/A
XUL Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is thus 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 quality? Yes ? No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http //h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands If no, please provide a short narrative description
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e g, draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control)
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Applican Agent's Signa re Date
(Agent's signature is valid only i an authorization letter from the applicant is provided )
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