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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCDOT 38-95 Cullie CreekPermit Class Permit Number NEW 38-95 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environment, Health 8t Natural Resources and �nr?��'� Coastal Resources Commission for X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A-118 X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 Issued to NC Dept. of Transportation, Div. of Highways, P.O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611 authorizing development in Carteret County at Cullie Creek, near Merrimon, at the Sk1316 crossing (Bridge #86) as requested in the permittee's application dated 8/15/94 including attached workplan drawings, sheets 1-7 of 7 dated 6/94 and drawing dated rec. 11/16/94. This permit, issued on APRIL 5, 1995 is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. Mitigation 1) Prior to construction initiation, a Mitigation Plan, or a letter of commitment to prepare such plan, will be submitted to the Division describing mitigation for 1/1 replacement of the approximately 7700 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands impacted. Dissimilar and innovative mitigation may be considered adequate by the Division. The mitigation must be approved and in place prior to the expiration date of this permit. 2) The cross sectional opening of three culverts shall be equal to of greater than that of the existing bridge. Construction 3) A silt screen will be placed immediately upstream and downstream of the project site prior to any excavation and not removed until 24 hours after the completion of all excavation and fill. This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or continuance, as the case may be. This permit must be accessible on -site to Department personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any maintenance work or project modification not covered hereunder requires further Departmental approval. All work must cease when the permit expires on December 31, 1998 In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEHNR and the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. Roger N. c recter, Director Division of Coastal Management This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. Signature of Permittee NC Dept. of Transportation Permit #38-95 Page 2 of 2 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 4) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the waterbody is 25 NTUs or less are not considered significant. 5) The inlet headwalls will be constructed prior to any backfilling activities and be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of bacldill materials. 6) Prior to any land -disturbing activity associated with the upgrading of SR1316, appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices, measures, or structures shall be used to prevent sediment from entering the adjacent wetlands and watercourses (e.g., silt fence, diversion swales/berms, sand fence, etc.). 7) All fill materials will be obtained from a highground source. 8) The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities. 9) The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. 10) No excavated or fill materials will be placed at any time in any marsh or surrounding waters outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplan drawings. 11) A permanent ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be provided on all exposed areas withint the shorter of 15 working or 60 calendar days after project completion. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director August 8, 2002 V. Charles Bruton Project Development and Environmental Analysis N.C. Department of Transportation 1548 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1548 Dear Dr. Bruton: I Resources William G. Ross Jr., S kreta� AUG 1 4 2002 As discussed at the March 2002 annual mitigation monitoring report meeting, the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) concurs with the N.C. Department of Transportation's (DOT'S) request to close out the following mitigation site: • Bogue Sound (Weeks Property) Mitigation Site, Carteret County. This site provides mitigation for the following NCDOT projects: (1) TIP No. R-2105AA, CAMA Permit No. 52-00; (2) TIP No. R-2105AB, CAMA Permit No. 146-96; (3) TIP No. B-1098, CAMA Permit No. 21-92; (4) Bridge No. 86 over Culley Creek on SR 1316, CAMA Permit No. 38-95; and (5) Bridge No. 3 over Back Creek on SR 1300, CAMA Permit No. 133-95. DCM is pleased that this site has met its goals and success criteria. We appreciate DOT'S attention to DCM's comments and suggestions during the phases of planning, implementation and monitoring. Sincerely, Doug Huggett Major Permits and Consistency Coordinator CC: Mike Bell, USACE Scott McLendon, USACE Randy Griffin, NCDOT Kelly Williams, DCM John Hennessy, DWQ Tere Barrett, DCM 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293 \ FAX: 919-733-1495 \ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled \ 100k Post Consumer Paper DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY RJR To August 25, 1997 Regulatory Branch Action ID No. 199602973 and State Permit No. 79-97 Mr. Aaron C. Everett District Engineer NC Department of Transportation 209 South Glenburnie Road New Bern, North Carolina 28560 Dear Mr. Everette: g�� 4� ;! SEP 0 2 1997 Reference your application for a Department of the Army permit to place fill material in approximately 4,000 square feet of wetlands and open water, and dredge 800 square feet of wetlands in and adjacent to Cullie Creek, for the purpose of replacing Bridge No. 4, and raising the existing road elevation of SR 1300, near Merrimon, in Carteret County, North Carolina. Your proposal has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the provisions and objectives of general permit No. 198000291. Therefore, you may commence construction activity in strict accordance with applicable State authorization and the enclosed plan. Failure to comply with the State authorization or conditions of the general permit could result in civil and/or administrative penalties. If any change in your work is required because of unforeseen or altered conditions or for any other reason, plans revised to show the change must be sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management prior to performing any such change or alteration. Such action is necessary as revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization modified. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter, Regulatory Branch, telephone (910) 251-4636. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure Copies Furnished (with enclosure): Chief, Source Data Unit NOAA/National Ocean Service ATTN: Sharon Tear N/CS261 1315 East-West Hwy., Rm 7316 Silver Spring, Maryland 29010-3282 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief Wetlands Protection Section - Region IV Water Management Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Mr. John Parker Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post office Box 2768.3 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. John Hefner, Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 Mr. Larry Hardy National Marine Fisheries Service Pivers Island Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 JMr. Charles Jones, District Manager Morehead City Regional office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Hestron Plaza Two 151-B Highway 24 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 2 1318 1--A � )) / �-! , I - . - NZ -� L.J ;a.. .. 0 Aa 4 U��h Po� 91�x �pnmra Ir�mq� II'y�ptlll1 ppx uM ��Npxd �4YN�d� "xi V NORTH CAROLINA 4ENTs OF,,TRANSPORTATI ON rIS10N`OFsHIGHWAYS lteplace;Btidge No: 4 over Cullie Creek & knproXe!?ipproacfiyvayS;ort SR 1300 X �4 Q® " sun�Ec�. Vicrn(�< yl Ap' (SCALE NTS. 9EiEET.<<s ; i cofF ID Z t PLAN VIEW WgrRris �i 0GR I �. • . - , MARSH .I�``' \ ,I, MARSH L—! v ��.�^�roposed 3c�d9e 00 POT, SIR %B'BsT -1300—TO US 70 — � -__ - - QD PP. J, ��, ' LLu PP. MARSH t50 P.O.T. •b vJ •�� y `WA)EQS �O4r MARSH KXT� DaKo+eS fiighiregW 11--J1 Ei�[IiYflf{��IaN SCALE : 111=60I HORIZ, PED. m PR i• WOODS , N C DOT DIVISION OF'HIGHWAYS CARTERET COUNTY BRGr.#004 SR 1300 S R 1300: FROM S R 131 R JOWARDS% US 70 .'Al %%ti::.I9`I7 F. 7 2 @ 3S' CDRED SLAB CROWN GRADE EL. 5.2' q0° SKEW PR(1P(ISFD Q/ EXIS71N6rL LT. PRoPcsi_v /IRiu�2 �- - I .NG EXIST/P�lr MipSE 1 VIS EL. -Oa 1 I �r.No1�•;i119�1�1'�+�1�• 52]i 1°=,SO' NORIZ. " SCALE of 1 N C ROT ISIW4�OF HIGHWAYS iTERET COUNTY .2.7 MILES TO MERRIMON 18'AS PHALT O 7- 211111114.MAR H ARF-A. .0015 AtRES SILT F.F-NC EX'F- I 7=7-77; ITIN* FFAV. ENT PRO A�. Ei M N r, SILT FENCE CANAL' + .0. P", -PROP. E00 37X 3' DITCii WOODS 8- 0 a a + is 0 4. NORTH CAROLINA "Ovil SPORTATION bi'Vi's, 0 Oi7iHIGHWAYS COUNTY;. P111116jr, 4 over Cullie Creek & brpabhwoysonSR1300 fiAT,P. SR 1300 0 go H I H. D. CARROWAY, JR. RT. 3 BOX 768 BEAUFORT, N.C. 28516 ............ H.D. CARROWAY JR RT.3 BOX 768 ' . . .1 BEAUFORT, N.C. 28516 )p, MARSH 4- 0 41 a + ION -MARSH AREA. .0.015 ACRES '.'SILT! FENC:E EXI nma—pAwrAENT PAVEMENT." CANAL" LAND, LIMITED p 0. BOX 260001 CONWAY,_S.C. 29526 FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAI )91 CAROLINA TELEPHONE';kTELEGRXPH CO LEGAL DEPARTMENT- 2350 14111 CAPITAL BOULEVARD WAKE FOREST, N.C.. 27587- 5900 PROJECT:.. p !Ige No.4over Cullie Creek& prow, Pproacliways on SR 1300 DATEu iVsf6.,h 997 SCALP: L. SUB�.' :ALEJECT§­.., S803 PROP E.O.P �3y.T­bITC" Y111111110- MARfH. AREA 0.�015 ACRES FENCE XN. —1! —.—.1 'PAVEMENT" CANAL LAND LIMITED P. 0. BOX 260001 CONWAY. S.C. 29526 I- + I I NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENYOF TRANSPORTATION DIVISIOMOF HIGHWAYS COUNTY; ,.,,,Carteret (D I PROJECT: ;Replace B#dge No. 4 over Cullie Creek& i. Trfiptove Appioschways on SR 1300 (y) ay DATE,• M, ".1997 SUBJECT: P1an�Vrew SCALE: U) G SURVEY 10 10, .... .....a.. .. _ _ __ __ - Ti___-�._ T..-riTl_l.-� a•. .. ')I r _ _ .--._ —s.—. -- � _L_ _,.._.._...I___ __.K •t s•as.wlt ca,csnd:.w[:camsc;n[cxe'=. - _.__ — _— —_ —_--__— I .._____. —... __a.._ _._ �_. _`.. .... _ _ _.—_. _ __ _ _ : _ NORTT CAROLINA DEPARTMENT,OT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OI' HIGHWAYS COUNTY: Carteret ,.. PROJECT:: 6 No. 4 over Cullie Creek & I+ jmproVeApproacliways on SR 1300 DATE,::'i; w a ?1"6 i 99 N _.. . SUDJE["1 i eqj pIcR sec4on ;SCALE: NTS e^ SI!CUT:See Dimensions State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources �� Division of Coastal Management 1 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor i Jonathan B. Howes, Secretar y EDEHNF 1 0'3 Roger N. Schecter, Director April 16, 1996 Mr. David Noble 3015 Fairway Road Morehead City, NC 28557 RE: CAMA Permits No.'s 38-95 and 133-95 issued to NC DOT Dear David: Per your request, please find enclosed copies of the CAMA permits which were issued to the NC Department of Transportation for the replacements of bridges over Back and Cullie Creeks, in Carteret County. According to the permit conditions, mitigation of impacts to Coastal Wetlands are required for these projects and must be in place prior to the expiration the permits. I hope this is of assistance to you. If you need any other information, please contact me. Sincerely, CQJ� Charles S. Jones District Manager Enclosures cc: Preston Pate Ted Tyndall P.O. Box 769, 3441 Arendell St., Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Courier #11-12-09 Telephone 919-726-7021 FAX 919-247-3330 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 60%recycled/ 10%post-consumer paper -* 38- 95" I rr-►'-`w JUN 2 0 05 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT, JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III GOVERNOR SECRETARY Box 601, S. Glenburnie Road New Bern, N. C. 28560 June 13, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. M. Ted Tyndall Field Representative, DEHNR FROM: Aaron C. Everett District Engineer SUBJECT: Mitigation Plan for Permit # 38-95 - Improvement on SR 1316 in Carteret County I would first of all like to thank you and Charles Jones for taking time to meet with Jerry Lindsey and myself on Tuesday, June 6th, to discuss the innovative mitigation option in Atlantic relating to re -opening of a natural drainage area. The area under consideration is adjacent to the Morris Marina Road just beyond the section of roadway on the State Highway System (SR 1442). This particular area was observed in our investigation into the addition of the remaining roadway up to the marina. It appears this natural drainage area, containing salt water marshland, was severed and the drainage re- routed to the marina when the construction of the road, formerly known as the Old Shell Road, occurred. During our meeting, and in previous conversations it was confirmed the proposal to install pipelines in the roadway, at the natural drainage area location, would be considered for an innovative mitigation plan for the impacts under subject permit if preliminary information results confirmed certain benefits could be obtained. At this time I am moving forward to collect preliminary data, as outlined in our meeting, to determine if "improved flushing of the area" would be accomplished. This information will include, but not be limited to, data relative to water levels on each side of the roadway collected at hourly intervals for a 12 hour tidal cycle. I will present the information for review as soon as it is evaluated and assembled for report. If you have questions, or I can be further assistance, please advise. ACE Mitigation Plan in Atlantic Page 2 copy: Mr. G. R. Shirley, Jr., P.E., Division Engineer Mr. Jerry Lindsey, P.E., Hydraulics Unit Mr. David Robinson, P.E., Planning and Environmental Unit Mr. James E. Blanton - County Maintenance Engineer STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TkkNSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT. JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GOVERNOR Box 601, S. Glenburnie Road New Bern, N. C. 28560 May 3, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. M. Ted Tyndall Field Representative, DEHNR FROM: Aaron C. Everett a' F� �.- ✓�i/ District Engineer R. SAMUEL HUNT III SECRETARY SUBJECT: Permit # 38.95 for Improvement on SR 1316 in Carteret County Thank you for meeting with us on April 19th. In accordance with our discussions relating to the subject of mitigation, and Item #1 as contained in subject permit, this is to express commitment on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation to prepare a mitigation plan for 1:1 replacement of impacted coastal wetlands (7,700 sq. ft.). Further, it is understood the mitigation plan is to be approved and in -place prior to the expiration date of the permit, December 31, 1998. By copy of this letter and attachments, I am forwarding the permit information to the Division Engineer, Mr. G. R. Shirley, Jr., P.E., for review and to request assistance in mitigation plan development. We would like to begin with the ramping process at the bridge as we discussed If I need to provide additional information, please advise. ACE copy: Mr. G. R. Shirley, Jr., P.E., Division Engineer - w/attachment Mr. James E. Blanton - County Maintenance Engineer - w/attachment Eon TEL NO: #757 P02 ___,_—APR-10—' 95 MON 09:14 I,D: i � T�QwOrOrOxbO�.'MO�Oin Permit Class NEW Depart 7C Major pursua esources Con= %K Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113.22.9 Permit Number 3&9S Issued to NC Dept. of TransPortation, , nh, of Highways, P.O. Box 25201, Ttalelgh, NC 27611 authorizing development in Carteret , County at - Glillie C=& near Morrimon, at the SR1316 crossinig (Bridge #86) as requested in the permittee's application dated 8/15/94 including attached wort .ilan dt•awjnA.s, sheets_ 1-7 of 7 dated 6/94•and drawing ciated rec. 11/16/94. This pon'nit, Issued on APRIL 5, 1995 is subject to compliance with the appl;caticm (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to a fine. Imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void, MUM10n Prior to construction initiation, a Mitigation Plan, or a letter of commitment to prepare such plan, will be submitted to the Division describing mitigation far 1/1 replacement of the approximately 7700 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands impacted. Dissimilar and innovative mitigation may be considered adequate by the Division. The mitigation must be approved and in plate prior to the expiration date of this permit. 2) The cross sectional opening of three culverts shall be equal to or greater than that of the existing bridge. Vonstructiotm 3) A silt screen'will be placed immediately upstream and downstream of the project site prior to any excavation and not removed until 24 hours after the completion of all excavation and fill. This permit action may be appealed by the pormittee or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the 'Issuing date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work Initiation or continuance, as the case may be. This permit must be accessible on -site to Department 'personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any maintenance work or project modification not eOvered hereunder requires further Departmental approval. All work must cease when the permit expires on . December 31. 1998 In Issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina %rbes that your project is consistent with the North Carolina !Coastal Management program. Signed by the authority Of the Secretary of DERNR and the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. koger c tectrr, Director Division of Coastal Management This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. Slinature of PcmPnce MON 09:15 ID: TEL NO: 4757 P03 • ,�o.orwow. �owo•wao•o.o.awaww.ro�owo�o�.o NC Dept. of Transportation Permit #38-95 Page 2 of 2 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 4) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevont a significant increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the watcrbody is 25 NTUs or less are not considered sipnifcant, 5) The inlet headwalls will be constructed prior to any backfilling activities and be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials. 6) Prior to any land -disturbing activity associated with the upgrading of SR1316, appropriate erosion and sedunentation control devices, measures, or structures shall be used to prevent sediment from entering the adjacent wetlands and watercourses (e.g., silt fence, diversion swales/berms, sand fence, etc.). 7) All fill materials will be obtained from a highground source, 8) The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities, 9) The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. J;XIO) No excavated or fill niatorials will be placed at any time In any marsh or surrounding waters outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplan drawings. 11) A permanent ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be provided on all exposed areas withint the shorter of 15 working or 60 calendar days after project completion. ,+1.•Mnl`....OwO'•o..+V wO.rbK`�i'O�O�i:K�+'C •r0^0..,.rp..y�,T.. p..ry,..0,.:3+'y''G,•: ,'rwy,rWr4.,liw'4,!'Li .rwr'Gr•`1i�,nr:�YW�:� State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources &74 Division of Coastal Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary 1:3 E H N F1 Roger N. Schecter, Director February 1, 1995 Mr. Barney O'Quinn NC Dept. of Transportation Planning & Environmental Branch P. O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 Dear Sir: FEB 0 8 1595 This letter is with reference to your application for a Coastal Area Management Act Major Development and state Dredge and Fill permit to replace an existing bridge on SR1316 south of Merriman, Cullie Creek, in Carteret County. Although processing of the application is nearing completion, additional time is needed for this office to complete the review and make a decision on your request. Therefore, it is necessary that the standard review time be extended. An additional 75 days is provided by G.S. 113A-122(c) which would make April 14, 1995 the new deadline for reaching a decision on your request. However, we expect to take action prior to that time and will do so as soon as possible. In the interim, if you have any question on the status of your application, do not hesitate to contact this office. Very sincerely, Jo R. Parker, Jr. Major Permits Coordinator JRP: jr/aw cc: Ted Tyndall DCM-Morehead City P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-2293 FAX 919-733-1495 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/ 10%post-consumer paper " MAY 0 1 �AwwwwwY� wNNwwwwwwww0 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF 1I�ANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT, JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT 111 GOVERNOR SECRETARY P. O. Box 721 Williamston, N. C. 27892 April 26. 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Ted Tyndall FROM: R. L. Spence e SUBJECT: Permit 38-95, SR 1316 Bridge No. 86, Carteret County In reference to Item 5 under additional conditions for the above permit that was discussed with you at our meeting April 19, 1995, NCDOT Bridge Maintenance would like to construct a temporary wall between each pipe line to prevent the backfilling from spilling beyond the end of the proposed pipe. The wall would be constructed of timber with a tight fit around the pipe and bottom. The proposed permanent headwall will be a fabric placed on the fill and rip rap installed at both ends of the pipe. This crossing is located on a dead end road. One way traffic will be maintained over a ramp. The above method of backfilling will speed up our operation and shorten the time required for traffic moving one way. If you need any further information, please call me. RLS/bc cc: Mr. Jimmy D. Lee, P. E. Mr. Aaron Everett 0 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA28402-1890 INREPLYNEFERTO April 19, 1995 Regulatory Branch Action ID No. 199501259 and State Permit No. 38-95 Mr. B. J. O Quinn North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Highways Planning and Environmental Branch Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Mr. O Quinn: l rA t , Jvr is}VA.A a as is aIOWA Reference your application for a Department of the Army (DA) permit to e discharge fill matri&l in 0.22 acres of waters/wetlands of Cullie Creek, associated with replacement of Bridge No. 86 on S.R. 1316, south of Merrimon, Carteret County, North Carolina. Your proposal has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the provisions and objectives of general permit No. CESAW-CO80-N-000-0291. Therefore, you may commence construction activity in strict accordance with applicable State authorization and the enclosed plan. Failure to comply with the State authorization or conditions of the general permit could result in civil and/or administrative penalties. If there is a need to extend the duration of this Federal authorization or if any change in your work is required because of unforeseen or altered conditions or for any other reason, a written request for renewal of authorization or plans revised to show any change must be sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management prior to continuing work or performing any change or alteration. Such action is necessary as specific renewal of authorization must be obtained or revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization modified. A request for extension of authorization must be received no later that thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the permit. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Scott McLendon, Wilmington Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (910) 251-4725. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure -2- Copies Furnished with enclosure: Director, Atlantic Marine Center National Ocean Service ATTN: MOA 232X1 439 West York Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1114 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief Wetlands Regulatory Section - Region IV Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Branch U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 345 Courtland Street Atlanta, Georgia 30365 Mr. John Parker Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 Mr. Larry Hardy National Marine Fisheries Service Pivers Island Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 Mr. Wallace R. Sherron, Director State Property Office North Carolina Department of Administration 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003 W• Charles Jones Morehead City Regional Office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Post Office Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL/PROCESSING RECORD �ry� 3n ro A) APPLICANT: North Carolina Department of Transportation COUNTY: Carteret LOCATION OF PROJECT: SR1316 south of Merrimon, Cullie Creek DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: November 16, 1994 FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached - NO To Be Forwarded - YES ( ) - 1 q - Q 5) CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached - NO To Be Forwarded - YES( )_ 11- q S) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ted Tyndall DISTRICT OFFICE: Morehead DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: B) DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED IN RALEIGH: PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: �- 30- 9,Zj MAIL OUT DATE: FEDERAL DUE DATE: PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE FEE REC'D: $ END OF NOTICE DATE: /- / D - Q S DEED REC'D: ON: 150 DAY DEADLINE: STATE DUE DATE: FED. COMMENTS REC'D: DENY DRAFT ON AGENCY DATE COMMENTS RETURNED OBJECTIONS YES NO NOTES Coastal Management Dist. Office Div. of Community Assistance Land Quality Section Div. of Env. Management State Property Office Div. of Archives & History Div. of Env. Health Div. of Highways Wildlife Resources Commission Div. of Water Resources Div. of Marine Fisheries DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF February 14, 1995 Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199501259 Mr. B. J. O'Quinn North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Highways Planning and Environmental Branch Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Mr. O'Quinn: a �r - f' fil 50' Reference your application for Department of the Army (DA) authorization to discharge fill material in the waters/wetlands of Cullie Creek, associated with replacement of Bridge No. 86 on S.R. 1316, south of Merrimon, Carteret County, North Carolina. After review of your proposal, by letter of January 31, 1995 (copy enclosed), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recommended denial of your application unless an approved compensatory mitigation plan is part of the permit and information is provided to them to verify that the proposed culverts will not impede access of fishery resources to the upper reaches of Cullie Creek. Our administrative process provides you the opportunity to propose a resolution and/or to rebut any and all objections before a final decision is made. In this regard, I would appreciate hearing from you on or before February 24, 1995. Mr. Scott McLendon of my staff, telephone (910) 251-4725, is responsible for processing your application and is available to assist you in coordinating with the NMFS. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure -2- Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. Larry Hardy National Marine Fisheries Service Pivers Island Beaufoit, North Carolina 28516 .kE!Charles Jones Morehead City Regional Office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Post Office Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 4%'N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA-rjoN TRANSMITTAL SLIP DATE TO: R.I. N OR OM. BLDG. C. FROM: REF. NO. OR ROOM. BLDG. ACTION ❑ NOTE AND FILE ❑ PER OUR CONVERSATION ❑ NOTE AND RETURN TO ME ❑ FER YOUR REDUEST ❑ RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ❑ FOR YOUR APPROVAL ❑ NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT THIS ❑ FOR YOUR INFORMATION ❑ PLEASE ANSWER ❑ FOR YOUR COMMENTS ❑ PREPARE REPLY FOR MY SIGNATURE ❑ SIGNATURE ❑ TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ❑ INVESTIGATE AND REPORT COMMENTS: 6 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRAwm JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 February 24, 1995 Cliff Winefordner Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch Post Office Box 1890 Wilmington, N.C. 28102-1890 MAR 0 8 1995 , K. SAMUEL HUNT II I SECRETARY SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 86 on SR 1316 over Cullie Creek. (COE Action ID. 199501259 and DEM Project No. 941155.) Dear Sir: Reference your letter dated February 14, 1995, requesting that the N.C. Department of Transportation respond to permit conditions recommended and information requested by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is our understanding that no evidence exists to support NMFS' concern that the proposed culverts may reduce the ability of aquatic species to access the upper reaches of the creek, and thereby impairing the creeks' nursery area function. It has been confirmed by David Taylor, District Manager of the Morehead City Field Office of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries that Cullie Creek does not support any population of anadromous fish. In addition, NCDOT does not propose to mitigate for the 0.17 acres of wetland impacts or the 0.05 acres of impacts to waters. These impacts are minimal and the impacts associated with the road widening are primarily to naturalized roadside ditches of low ecological value. This issue has been discussed with field staff of the N.C. Division of Coastal Management and they are not proposing to require mitigation as a condition of the CAMA permit. We hope that this letter will address the concerns raised and allow permitting of this project to move forward. N Please contact Robin Little at (919) 733-3141 if you have any further questions. Sincerely, B. O'$ inn, P.E. Assistant Branch Manager Planning and Environmental Branch cc: Mr. Scott McLendon, COE-Wilmington Field Office Mr. John Parker, DCM Mr. Larry Hardy,.NMFS-Beaufort Mr. Charles Jones, DCM-Morehead City Field Office To: John Dorney Planning Branch DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REVIEWER: GREGSON d- WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKIN i DATE: January 26, 199$ WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING u PERMIT YR: 94 PERMIT NO.: 941155 COUNTY: Carteret FEE 0 8 Von% r PROJECT NAME: North Carolina Dept. of Transportation PROJECT TYPE: Bridge PERMIT TYPE: CAMA COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A .w.r....au......a......w.r RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: December 16, 1994 REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030410 *STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Cullie Creek CLASS: SA NSW STREAM INDEX #: 27-128-6-1 *OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed WL IMPACT: Yes WL TYPE: SM WL REQUESTED: 0.17 WL ACR EST: No WL SCORE: N/A MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SBtEET ATTACIiID?: N/A h S j RECOMMENDATION: Deny STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: No IF YES, DATE APPROVED: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to replace the existing bridge over a tributary of Cullie Creek with three corrugated steel pipe arch culverts. WATER QUALITY CERT. (401) CERT. REQ'D: Yes IF YES, TYPE: Individual SEWAGE DISPOSAL TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N/A TO BE PERMITTED BY: N/A IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A WATER/WETLAND FILL AREA OF FILL - WATER: 2,280 sq. ft. WETLAND: 7,453 sq. ft. IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? Yes IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF RESOURCE? No IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? N/A 94115.Jan Page Two MARINA ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A (ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.) RECOMMENDED CONDMONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: Conversations with DMF indicate that this portion of the creek is a primary nursery area. It is recommended that the applicant consider replacement of the existing bridge with a similar structure. This Office has concerns over the use of culvert pipes in place of bridges especially in tidal creeks. In terms of aquatic life movement, tidal flushing and filling primary nursery area bottom habitat a proposal such as this would only further degrade a system ah=dy impacted from past road construction. This Office has no objection to the widening of the existing bridge approaches provided that strict erosion control measures are in place prior to filling. cc: Central Files Wilmington Regional Office Files DCM-Ted Tyndall John Parker State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Roger N. Schecter, Director 31 August 1994 Mr. B. J. O'Quinn North Carolina Department of Transportation c/o Ms. Robin M. Little P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611-5201 Dear Ms. Little: A&4 k m ED'FEE HNF-10 0 This letter is in reference to the 15 August 1994 CAMA Major Permit Application that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) submitted to this office for the replacement of an existing bridge structure over Cullie Creek, and for the widening and paving of SR 1316 near Merrimon in Carteret County. The bridge proposal involves replacing the existing bridge with three 117" X 79" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length. The information provided on the bridge replacement appears thorough and complete, however there is limited information on the activities involving the widening and paving of the existing dirt road. This information is essential since the road approaches within a few feet of the open waters of 011ie Creek. Therefore, additional information must be provided before the application can be accepted as complete and a review by the agencies can begin. I am returning the application package along with this request for more information. Please address the following items: 1) Under 5a.--You propose to replace a bridge and pave a road. 2) Under 5d.--Widening and paving of the road should involve grading and disturbing. 3) Under 5f.--The newly paved road will be impermeable. 4) Under 5g.--What material is to be used for the pavement? 5) Under 51.--Surface runoff? 6) Under 6q.--It appears that the "fill in wetlands" just west of the present bridge site will be within a few feet of the open waters of Cullie Creek. Please provide a better explanation as to how the fill will be contained on site. What stabilization efforts are you proposing? Are guard rails proposed along this section? Additional plat work is needed to address this concern. P.O. Box 769, 3441 Arendell St., Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Courier #11-12-09 Telephone 919-726-7021 FAX 9M247-3330 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Ms. Robin M. Little 31 August 1994 Page 2 In addition, my field investigation revealed that approximately 500' to 600' west of the existing bridge, the road right-of-way approaches the open waters of Cullie Creek. How much and what kind of land -disturbing activity is proposed within this right-of-way. How close will the wider and paved road be to the creek? This area does not appear on any platwork. Please address this omission. After the above items have been addressed, please resubmit the application package to this office for processing. If you have any questions, please contact me at 919-726-7021. Sincerely, M. Ted Tyndall Field Representative ENCLOSURES cc: 001OWYN)MW John Parker Scott McLendon - COE, Wilmington STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA . DEPAIGMEfP T OF TTVNSPORTATION )AMES B. HUhrr. f It DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GQWMUR M. BOXZ20L RALEIGH. N.0 2761137A1 February 24, 1995 N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, N.C.•27626-0535 A. "UEL HUNT I I I SEGRm" SUBJECT: Ca Ateret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 86 on SR 1316 over Cullie Creek..(COE Action ID. 199301259 and DEM Project No. 941155.) Dear Mr. Dorneyt Reference your letter dated February 6, 19951 requesting that -the N.C. Department of Transportation respond to concerns specified In that letter that could result in denial of the requested 401 Certification. We have confirmed with David Taylor, District Manager of the Morehead City Field Office of the N.C. Division 'of Marine Fisheries, that Cullie Greek °does not'serve as habitat for any population of anadromous fish, therefore removal of that use is not an issue. Because there are no impacts to snadromous fish and minimal impacts to wetlands and waters, we do not intend to replace the existing bridge with a bridge. The comparative cost of a bridge to the proposed culverts is estimated at $75,000 versus $28,000, respectively. Furthermore, long-term maintenance costs for culverts are minimal while bridges cost approximately $2000 a year to maintain. The existing bridge is located in a curve, thus the wider road section over the. pipes will allow a wider shoulder, thus improving the safety for the public. The crossing itself cannot be eliminated, thus there are no practicable alternatives to this project as proposed. We hope that this letter will address the concerns raised and allow permitting of this project to move forward. t,"4 0ECUt :nIJ -RI :al zs:si anL ss.-az-a3J. Please contact Robin Little at (919) 733-3141 if you have any further questions. Sincerely, 11 ' 4+ F B. O' inn, E. Assi nt 8 nch Manager Planning and Environmental Branch cc: Mr. Jim Gregson, DEN -Wilmington Regional office Mr. Scott McLendon, COED -Wilmington Field Office Mr. John Parker, DCM A "T-'-' CPA UITCe :ON 731 :QI £6:£T au SrATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TAANspon `[ oN )AMES B. HUNT, f iL DIVISION OF NlGH1.VAY5 Govnwort ria BOX 2520). PAHIGH, NC 27611-5201 February 24, 1995 Cliff, Winefordner Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch Post Office Box 1890 Wilmington, N.C. 28102--1890 R. SAMUEL HUNT Ill SECRETARY SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 36 on SR 1316 over Cullie Creek. (COE Action ID. 1.99501259 and DEM Project No. 941155.) Dear Sir: Reference your letter dated February 14, 1995, requesting that the N.C. Department of Transportation respond to permit conditions recommended and information requested by the National*Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is our understanding that no evidence exists to support NMFS' concern that the proposad culverts may reduce the ability of aquatic species to access the upper reaches of the creek, and thereby impairing the creeks' nursery area function. it has been confirmed by David Taylor, District Manager of the Morehead City Field office of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries that Cullie Creek does not support any population of anadromous fish. in addition, NCDOT does not propose to mitigate for the 0.17 acres of wetland impacts or the 0.05 acres of impacts to waters. These impacts are minimal and the impacts associated with the road widening are primarily 'to naturalized roadside ditches of low ecological value. This issue has been discussed with field staff of the N.C. Division of Coastal Management and they are not proposing to require mitigation as a condition of the CANA permit. We hope that this letter will address the concerns raised and allow permitting of this project to move forward. rTA.i Aird :ON -13-L :QI SS:£1 2M S5.-se-83j-^--- Please contact Robin Little at further questions. (919) 733-3141 if you have any Sincerely, nn, .P-E. Assistant Branch Manager Planning and Environmental Branch cc: Mr. Scott McLendon, COE-Wilmington Field Office Mr. Jelin, Parker, DCM Mr. Lax'ry Hardy,.NMFS-Beaufort Mr. Charles Jones, DCM-Morehead City Field Office 0 c arc» -' :nm -pi :Ri ?S:£T ill GF.--4_jr_M 1 - STATE OF Nom CAI am DEPARTMENT of TIMSPORTATION IAECBH • jr, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III wKm P.O. BOX25201. PA1.6IGH. NC 27611.8201 SECRETARY Date: �Ff da Number You Are Calling: Q 1A - XW7 - 333 Q Please deliver the following pages to: Name: Department and/or Firm: :DC -A - Address or Room Number: This tele//��copy is being. sent by: Name: JbUK ts!' 11 i-' Phone Number: q- 33-_3 Remarks: IF YOU DO K= RECEIVE ALL PAGES CLEARLY, CALL (919) 733-3141 AS BOOM AS POSSIBLE. Number of Pages (Including Cover sheet)_ PLAMING & ENVIROMENTAL BRANCH PAX NUMBER - (919) 733-9794 Tod 019A :ON -El :QI TS:£T 3Iru 56.-82-93T MEMORANDUM TO: John Parker FROM: M. Ted Tyndall SUBJECT: Field Recommendation and Conditions for the North Carolina Department of Transportation's project on SR 1316 over 011ie Creek south of Merrimon, Carteret County DATE: January 18, 1995 A quick glance at the amount of coastal wetlands being impacted by this proposed project is initially shocking. However, a closer look reveals that a good percentage includes jurisdictional wetlands within the roadside ditches along both sides of the dirt road. There is no doubt that the bridge is in poor condition and needs replacing. The applicant has not proposed any mitigation for the impact to the wetlands. However, since the applicant has also proposed to upgrade SR 1316 at the same time they work on the creek crossing, new roadside ditches will need to be dug and over time it can be expected that they too will become vegetated with coastal wetland species. Thus I believe the overall impact will not be nearly as great as the numbers indicate. All things considered, I have no objections to the proposed project with the following conditions: 1. The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. 2. No excavated or fill material will be placed at anytime in any marsh or surrounding waters outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the work plat(s). 3. In order to protect water quality, runoff from the construction must not visibly increase the amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters. 4. A silt screen will be placed immediately upstream and downstream of the project site prior to any excavation and not removed until 24 hours after the completion of all excavation. 5. The inlet headwalls will be constructed prior to any backfilling activities. and be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials. 6. Prior to initiating any land -disturbing activity associated with the upgrading of SR 1316, appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices, measures, or structures shall be used to prevent sediment from entering the adjacent wetlands and watercourses (e.g., silt fence, diversion swales/berms, sand fence, etc.). Parker memo 19 January 1995 Page 2 A permanent ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be provided on all exposed areas within the shorter of 15 working or 60 calendar days after project completion. cc: Charles S. Jones Cliff Winefordner, COE `/ rff TO: John Parker FROM: Kathy Vinson SUBJECT: Consistency Determination, Major Permit Application, North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Bridge #86, SR1316, Carteret County DATE: January 11, 1995 NCDOT proposes to replace an existing bridge with three 117' X 79' corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length and upgrade and pave SR 1316. The project site is located on SR 1316 near Merrimon on a tributary of Cullie Creek, a tributary of Adam's Creek, in Carteret County. Waters at the site are classified as SA/NSW and are closed to the harvesting of shellfish. The area is not a Primary Nursery Area. AECs impacted by the project include Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Shoreline, Estuarine Waters, and Public Trust Areas. I have reviewed this proposal for consistency with the 1991 Carteret County Land Use Plan (LUP) Update, as amended September 23, 1993, and offer the following comments. The general area of the project is classified as Rural, while the AECs impacted by the proposal are classified as Conservation. Applicable policies contained in the amended LUP include Resource Production and Management Policies for Marine Resource Areas (Page IV-11). With certain exceptions, none of which appear to be applicable to this project, Carteret County supports the use standards for estuarine and public trust areas. Economic and Community Development Policies include those for Stormwater (Page IV-13). This section of the Plan states that Carteret County supports the policy that all NCDOT projects should be designed to limit to the extent possible stormwater runoff into estuarine waters. Policies regarding the County's Commitment to State and Federal Programs are discussed on Page IV-16. Carteret County is generally receptive to state and federal programs which provide improvements to the county, especially the NCDOT road and bridge improvement programs, which the Plan notes are very important to the County. Regarding development in. Coastal Wetlands, the LUP notes that except as prohibited in the policies section of the plan, development allowed by the 7H Use Standards will be allowed in areas identified by the NC Division of Coastal Management as coastal wetlands. I can find no policy in the amended LUP which would appear to prohibit this project. Based on the above policies and land classifications, this project appears to be consistent with the amended 1991 Carteret County Land Use Plan, provided all state use standards can be met. Also, note should be made by the applicant of the County's desire that all NCDOT projects limit to the extent possible stormwater runoff into estuarine waters. CC: Preston Pate Charles Jones Ted Tyndall DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, SR 1316 south of Merrimon, Cullie Creek Photo Index - 1990: 3 205 8, P-10,11,12 1984: Not Available State Plane Coordinates - X: 2708700 Y: 435100 Merrimon Quad LR 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - April 27, 1994 and August 26, 1994 Was Applicant Present - 4/27/94 YES: R/9610a rrn 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Rece Complete - Noven Office - Moreheat 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County Land Classification From LUP - Conservat# (B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES, CW (C) Water Dependent: YES (D) Intended Use: Public Transportation (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A Planned - N/A (F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge Planned - Culverts (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 0 Source - DCM files rj 91 HABITAT DESCRIPTION: -2- [AREA] DREDGED FILLED OTHER (A) Vegetated Wetlands Juncus roemerianus, SSpartina 253 ft2 7,453 fP cynosuroides, and Twha sp. (B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands Open water 2,280 ftz 2,280 ft2 Other F High Ground 1,457 ft2 15,000 ff (D) Total Area Disturbed: 24,733 ft2 (E) Primary Nursery Area: NO (F) Water Classification: SA/NSW Open: NO PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge with three 117" X 79" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length and upgrade and pave SR 1316. FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: North Carolina Department of Transportation/Carteret County PAGE #2 9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION. Project Setting The project is located on SR 1316 near Merrimon on a tributary of 011ie Creek in Carteret County. 011ie Creek is a tributary to Adam's Creek. A 40'-long existing wooden bridge currently spans the tributary. Vertical clearance under the bridge is only 18" to 24". The tributary flows in a northerly direction and reaches 011ie Creek approximately 275' downstream from the bridge. Approximately 500' to 600' west of the bridge location, Cullie Creek turns and "parallels the existing roadway. For approximately 100', the creek approaches within-15' to 18' of the roadside ditch. An extensive brackish marsh system vegetated with black needlerush Juncus roemerianusl dominates the area. Patches of giant cordgrass S artina cvnosuroidesl can be found scattered throughout the marsh. The roadside ditches are vegetated with salt meadow grass (S. patens , bulrush (Scirpus sp.), and cattail (kpha sp.). Neither this tributary of Cullie Creek nor Cullie Creek itself are designated as a Primary Nursery Area. Both creeks are Class SA NSW waters. The area is not open to shellfishing. Project Description The applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge with three 117" by 79" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length, and to upgrade and pave SR 1316. The project includes "preping" an area 70' X 57' (the site of the existing bridge) for installation of the three culverts. The "preping" process involves excavating the area to a depth of -7' below MHW, installing the three culverts, constructing the inlet headwalls, and backfilling the area with sand and stone. Approximately 600 yds' of fill is proposed to be placed below the mean high water line. In addition, the applicant proposes to upgrade and pave the road, providing two 10' lanes with 6'-wide shoulders. Anticipated Impacts The project as proposed would involve the following AECs: Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters, Public Trust Areas, and the Estuarine Shoreline. Excavation and filling activities within the 70' X 57' area where the culverts are to be placed, directly removes approximately 253 ft' of Coastal Wetlands and approximately 2,280 ft2 of aquatic habitat in creek bottom (Public Trust Area). Approximately 1,457 ft' of high ground (Estuarine Shoreline) would also be affected by the excavating and filling activities. These excavation and filling activities would probably result in. short-term and localized turbidity within the Estuarine Waters of the tributary to Cullie Creek. Also at the same time, the applicant proposes to upgrade and pave the road. This FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT North Carolina Department of Transportation/Carteret County PAGE /f 3 activity would destroy another 7,200 ft2 of Coastal Wetlands as a result of the placement of fill for the 6'-wide road shoulders. In addition, approximately 15,000 ft2 of high ground (existing dirt road) would be graded and paved. These filling activities approach within 15' of the Estuarine Waters of 011ie Creek and therefore increase the potential for short-term, localized turbidity as well as for long-term increased runoff into Cullie Creek. The applicant proposes to implement Best Management Practices to minimize any adverse effects which may be caused by project -related sedimentation. Specifically, the applicant proposes to install a silt fence at the top of the back slope of the proposed roadway ditch from the bridge location to a point where the edge of the creek is more than 75' from the excavation and filling activities. Prepared by M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - 13 December 1994 Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated development activities, including construction, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and storm - water control. If the requested information is not relevant to your project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 must be completed for all projects. 1 APPLSCANT a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation ATTN: Mr. B. J. O'Quinn Address P. O. Box 25201 City Raleigh State NC Zip 27611 Day Phone (919) 733-3141 X Landowner or Authorized agent b. Project name (if any) Bridge No. 66, Carteret County c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the owner's name and address. 2 LOCATSON OF PROPOSED PROSSCT a. Street addressor secondary road number SR 1316 b. City, town, community, or landmark Merrimon c. County Carteret d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? No e. Name of body of water nearest project Cullie Creek DES CRSPTSON AND PLANNED USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. Describe all development activities you propose (for example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, or pier). Replace _existing bridge with 3-117"x79" CM pipe - arch approximately 60' long and upgrade and pave SR 1316. 3/91 If you plan to build a marina, also complete and attach Form DCM-MP-2. b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both C. Will the project be for community, private or commercial use? Public Transportation d. Describe the planned use of the project. Public Transportation 4 LAND AND WATER Cunu aCTERS STSCS a. Size of entire tract N/A b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or National Geodetic Vertical Datum Estimated 5'.from USGS Quad Map. Plats are drawn from assumed datum. d.-Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract Sand and muck e. Vegetation on tract Coastal wetland f. Man-made features now on tract Bridge g. What is the LAMA Land Use Plan Classification of the site (Consult the local land use plan.) Conservation _ Transitional _ _ Developed _ Community X Rural Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? Not zoned i. How are adjacent waters classified? SA NSW j. Has a professional archaeological survey been carried No If so by whom? �� r ,n AUG 1 1 (; 5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT Complete this section if the project includes and.land development. a. Type and number of building, facilities, or structures proposed N/A b. Number of lots or parcels N/A c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the units per'acre.) N/A d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been submitted to the Division of Land Resources? N/A m. Water supply source N/A n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe the steps that will be taken to maintain established public beach access - ways or provide new access. o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable floor? N/A 6 EXCAVAT2ON AND FSLL SNFOT2MATSON a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered in Section 7). f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean high water to be covered by impermeable surfaces, such as pavement, Access channel buildings, rooftops. (MLW) or (NWL) N/A Boat basin g. List the materials, such as mari, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete, to be used Other (break - for paved surfaces. water, pier, SITE _N/A boat ramp, PREP rock jetty) h. If applicable, has a stormwater management Fill placed in plan been submitted to the Division of wetland or below Environmental Management? N/A MHW i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or Upland fill waste water treatment facilities. areas N/A j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? N/A k. Describe existing treatment facilities Length Width Depth +70' +57' Average 4' +600' +12' Foo +25'1. b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water level in cubic yards +/-600 cubic yards c. Type of material Sand and muck d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps, or other wetlands? 1. Describe location and type of discharges to e. High ground waters of the state (for example, surface N/A runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/ commercial effluent, "wash down"). N/A in cubic yards u f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in feet N/A g. Location of spoil disposal area Upland d. Type of bulkhead material _ N/A site located above wetlands e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? below mean high water N/A N/A If no, attach a - letter granting permission from the owner. f. Type of fill material N/A i. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? N/A If so, where? 8 2UDD=T2O142XT- =NFORMaT=OIQ j. Does the disposal area include any marsh- land, swamps, or water areas? k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high water? Yes 1. Amount of fill in cubic yards +/-160 cu yds below OHW, total = 1310 cu yds m. Type of fill material Sand and stone n. Source of fill material Local borrow pit above wetlands o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands? yes p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled +/- 600' x +/- 12' q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? NCDOT standard erosion control methods r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? backhoe, dumptruck, and other normal roadway construction equipment In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be submitted: A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims, title to the affected property. If the applicnt is not claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the deed or°ether instrument under which the owner claims title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out the project. An accurate work plat (including plan view, and cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8 1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources Commission.Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description). Please note that original drawings are preferred and only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel S. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include equipment to project site? No If yes, county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the explain steps that will be taken to like. lessen environmental impacts. Equipment will be transported to site via existing DOT roads. A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that may have been developed in consultation with the Division of Environmental Management. 7 SHOREL=NE I' STABSL=Z,�TSON J A list of the names and complete addresses of L The adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. a. Length of bulkhead or riprip-- "' —` These individuals have 30 days in which to submi- comments on the proposed project to the Division, b. Average distance waterward of mean high of Coastal Management and should be advised by water or normal water level the applicant of that opportunity. . Name Canal Land Lmt. Address P. O. Box 830 9 CERT2F=CAT2ON AND Conway SC 29526 PERM=SS=ON TO ENTER ON T.AND Name H. D. Carraway Jr. Any permit issued in response to this applicatioi Address Route 3 Box 768 will allow only the development described in the Beaufort NC 28516 application. The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions contained in the permit. Name Edward B. Tapscott Address P. O. Box 32 Beaufort, NC 28516 A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. A check for $250 made payable to the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources to cover the costs of processing the application. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. A statement on the use of public funds. If the project involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10). I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies with the State of North Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program. I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant permission to represent- atives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of prop ect . This is�the � / J dday7 of A oa a-sy , i9 7 z (� rue I u4. 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TO CULLIE CREEK j� DATE S,P+c 1994 SHEET 7 OFZ ---------- D�1 -31-7 ( NOV 1 6 1994 ll, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 0"" Wz----- WAN*■MIS DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT, JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GOVERNOR Box 601, S. Glenburnie Road New Bern, N. C. 28560 November 10, 1994 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Jerry L. Lindsey, P.E. Regional Hydraulics Engineer FROM: Aaron C. Everett District Engineer R. SAMUEL HUNT III SECRETARY SUBJECT: Secondary Road Construction Project in Carteret County - SR 1316 (Royal Road) This is to provide information requested by Mr. M. Ted Tyndall, Field Representative, DENHR, in his letter dated August 31, 1994. The additional information is relative to subject construction project activities near the proposed bridge replacement location at Cullie Creek. This information was inadvertently omitted in the original permit application. The area of concern is where Cullie Creek, after leaving the bridge site running in a northerly direction, turns and paralleh the roadway, then approaches the roadway coming within 15' - 18' of the proposed roadway ditch. This area is approximately 100' in length and located approximately 500' west of the Cullie Creek bridge. Please find attached revised plan drawing and cross-section copies for your review. It is proposed to install silt fence at the top of the back slope of the proposed roadway ditch from the bridge location to where the edge of creek distance from excavation activities is greater than 75 feet. If 1 can be of further assistance, please advise. ACE o Ue Lum Ma 29526 CURVE 9 e P.I. 56+60.53 A. 38. 03' 0V L Do 10.15, T . 192.75' L . 371.23' R . 558.98' LT aus l s 1ssll b Ord � ffLiL�IJ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT, JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY August 12, 1994 Office of Coastal Management Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker Dear Sir: SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge No. 86 on SR 1316 over Cullie Creek,. South of Merrimon. The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge No. £6 over Cullie Creek on SR 1316, south of Merrimon. The proposed action will involve replacing the existing bridge structure with three 117" by 79" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length. This bridge replacement will take place on existing alignment and local traffic will be detoured along existing roadways. The entire length of the roadway will be upgraded and paved, to provide two ten foot lanes with six foot shoulders, in order to improve safety parameters. Fill in wetlands will be approximately 0.171 acres and below ordinary high water will total 0.05 acres in salt marsh habitat. Excavation in wetlands will be less than 0.01 acres and excavation below ordinary high water will be approximately 600 cubic yards. Upgrading and paving SR 1316 will require approximately 600' by 12' area of fill in wetlands in order to provide adequate shoulder width, 2:1 slopes and to provide safe roadway design. The additional width is needed to provide two 10' lanes with 6' shoulders throughout the length of the project. Best management practices will be implemented to minimize any adverse effects which may be caused by project -related sedimentation. NCDOT is requesting that the proposed work be authorized under the appropriate Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit. By copy of this letter, NCDOT is requesting that the above -mentioned activities be authorized under the appropriate 404 permit by the COE. DEH will begin their PHONE (919) 733-73M FAX (919) 733-9,25 permitting process at the time of the CAMA Public Notice. Included for your information is a permit application and permit drawings (3 pages). A processing fee of $250 and fee transmittal letter are also enclosed. (Check 4596518-1031) If we may be of further assistance, or if you require any additional information, please contact Robin M. Little at (919) 733-3141. Sincerely, , qB n, PE Assistant Branch Manager Planning and•,Environmental Branch bjo\rml enc: cc: Mr. Charles Pigott, DCM Field Representative District Engineer, COE Mr. David Lekson, COE Field Representative Mr. Jimmy.Lee, PE, Bridge Maintenance Unit Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Mr. John Smith, PE, structure Design Mr. Rick Shirley, Division 2 Resident Engineer State of North Carolina IV Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4 • Division of Coastal Management )A James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor r� era Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C) E H N Ft Roger N. Schecter, Director December 14, 1994 Carteret News -Times Legal Advertisement Section Post Office Box 1679 Morehead City, NC 28557 Re: Public Notice - North Carolina Department of Transportation Dear Sir: Please publish the attached Notice in the Friday, December 16, 1994, issue of the Carteret News -Times. The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the published notice, and an original invoice to Dedra A. Blackwell, Division of Coastal Management, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Morehead City office. Sincerely, pccx M. Ted Tyndall Field Representative MTT/dh Enclosure cc: John Parker Dedra A. Blackwell Charles S. Jones P.O. Box 769. 3441 Arendell St.. Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Courier 111-12-09 Telephone 919-726-7021 FAX 919-247-3330 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer W%recycled/ 10%post-consumer paper NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and 143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that the North Carolina Department of Transportation of Raleigh in Wake County, filed an application on November 16, 1994, for a permit from the Division of Coastal Management to develop in an Area of Environmental Concern and for certification from the Division of Environmental Management that a discharge of fill material in project wetlands will not violate applicable water quality standards. According to said application the applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge with three 117" X 79" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts approximately 60' in length and upgrade and pave SR 1316. A copy of the entire application and additional information may be examined (or copies furnished upon request and payment of reproduction costs) during normal business hours at the office of M. Ted Tyndall, Division of Coastal Management, located in the Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, N.C., (919) 726-7021, and/or the office of Rick Shiver, Division of Environmental Management, DEHNR Regional Field Office, Wilmington, N.C., (919) 395-3900. The Division of Environmental Management p poses to take final action on this water quality certification on or before January 10, 19W The issuance of the CAMA Major Development permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this projected date depending upon the nature of the comments submitted and subsequent hearings that may result. All persons desiring to make comments should do so in writing to Roger N. Schecter, Director, Division of Coastal Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to January 5, 1994 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision, and to Preston Howard, Director, Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to December 31, 1994 for consideration in the water quality certification decision. Later comments on the CAMA application will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modifications may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon request. PUBLISHED ON: Friday, December 16, 1994 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Roger N. Schecter, Director North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Mr. O'Quinn: T W AA E:)EHNFR December 14, 1994 The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State approval for development on property located in Carteret County on SR 1316 south of Merrimon adjacent Cullie Creek. It was received on November 16, 1994, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is January 30, 1995. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day. NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of- way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application. An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies. Cordially yours, i/ K" M. Ted Tyndall Field Representative MTT/dh Enclosure cc: John Parker Charles S. Jones P.O. Box 769.3441 Arendell St.. Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Courier # 11-12-09 Telephone 919-726-7021 FAX 919-247-3330 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 60%recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 1� Division of Marine Fisheries _ .ram ;i James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Robert J. Jamieson, Interim Director MEMORANDUM TO: John Parker FROM: David Taylor ar DATE: January 30, 1995 SUBJECT: CULLIE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND PAVING OF SR 1316 The Division of Marine Fisheries recommends that the existing bridge over Cullie Creek be replaced with a bridge instead of the three steel culverts. Cullie Creek is a primary nursery area by virtue of its being tributary to Cedar Creek, [15A NCAC 3R .0003 (8) (b) (vii)] and serves as an area important to the development of juvenile finfish, crabs and shrimp: The marsh surrounding Cullie Creek provides nutrients and serves as a sediment trap to reduce turbidity in that system. The potential for culverts to become filled with sediment and impede water flow could have a negative effect on the flushing of the marsh. Due t-o the excessive fill of sensitive wetlands associated with the widening..and paving of SR 1316, it is recommended that the pavement and shoulders be only as wide as the existing disturbance. Installation of silt curtains during construction is absolutely essential for the reduction of turbidity from the fill activities. Based on the above, the .Division objects to the project as proposed and recommends the changes as stated above. DLT/sh P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-0769 Telephone 919-726-7021 FAX 919-726-0254 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper TD o MOREHEAD "`"` Ea-10-'95 MI 10:05 ID: TEL N0_ t1594 P01 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resourc f9 MvIsion of Environmental Manog n James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B, Howes, Secretory A. Preston Howard%Jr., P.E.. Director February 6. 1995 Mr. Barney O'Quirm Planning and Environmental Branch NC DOT P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, MC, 27611 Project # 941155 Dear Mr O'Quirm The Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section has reviewed your plans for the discbarge of fill material into 0-17 acres of waters and/or wetlands located at Bridge 0 38, Cullie Crack in Carteret County for bridge replacement with culverts. Based on this review, we. have identified significant uses which would be removed by ibis project. These uses are use of the stream by.anadmmous fish Furthermore, insufficient evidence is present in our files to conclude lbat your Project must be built as planned in wfi= and/or wetlands. Therefom, we are moving toward denial of your 401 Certificaton as required by 15A NCAC 2B.0109. Until we. receive additional information, we ate requesting (try copy of this loiter) that the U.S. Army Corps. of Eagineers-niWor the N.C. Division of Coastal Management place your project an administrative hold. Please provide us with information supporting your position Heat your project must be constructed as planned and that you have no practicable alternative to placing fill in these waters and/or wetlands, Specifically can YOU wnsmrct your stream crossing with a bridge? Any documentation such as maps and narrative that you can supply to address alternative designs for your project may be helpful in. our review of your 401 Certification. Please respond within two weeks of the date Of this letter by sending a copy of this Information to me and one copy to our Mr. Jim Gregson at the Wilmington Regional Office at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension. Wilmington. N.C. 28405-3845_ Sincerely. pCerdfi adon Program 941155.nty. cc: Wilmington DEM Regional Office Wilmington Office Corps of Bngureers Central Files John Parker; DCM P.O. Box 2953 Weigh, North Carolina 27626.0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919.733-2495 An Equal OpportunlyAfnmd'roe Action Fmplclw W%heeyeladJI0%po6kcongxnerpaper �✓ca6T eaoil Comp iJ11a)or ZG llt7wt '9Y Qoz�. . r,w. 000900000 LvrJ��SwI+�oQ� v f "Pv 99f� �6P•"� 1 aQ �N f , �; - I/