NCDOT 62-97 Bridge No. 27, US 17 (Salmon Creek)

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, Permit Class Permit Number ,
' NEW 62-97 /
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA /
Department of Environment,Health&Natural Resources '
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X Major Develop in an Area of Environmental Concern 9‘� �99]
pursuant t 113A-118 '4i�iq��
X Excav n d/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 �4
Issued to N.C. Dept. of Transportation, P' oyc 2_ 01, Raleigh,NC 27611
' authorizing development in Rertie /Cour}tiat , lmon Creek Bridge No 27 on US 17 near Merry '
• Hill , as requested in the p rm• itfee's� lication dated 2/1 7/97 including attached workplan
, drawings,2_ 3 E, '7, 9 and 10 of 10 and 8 of 10 dated revised 2-97.
, This permit, issued on 5 — q — Ti , i s . ct compliance with the application(where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special condition 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.
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Bridge Construction
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/ 1) In order to protect juvenile fin fish populations, no excavation or filling will be permitted between
' February 15 and June 30 of any year without the prior approval of the Division of Coastal
Management, in consultation with the Division of Marine Fisheries. '
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2) To facilitate hydrological exchange and the movement of fish and wildlife, three culverts shall be ,
placed within the Salmon Creek causeway. The location,type, size, and bottom elevations of these
culverts shall be coordinated with and approved by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. '
Design drawings indicating the location and specifications of these culverts shall be provided to the '
Division of Coastal Management prior to the installation of the culverts.
3) The four base ditches shown on the workplan drawings are hereby deleted at the request of the
' perm ittee. (See attached sheets for Additional Conditions) '
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' This permitaction maybe appealed bythepermittee or Signed bythe authorityof the Secretaryof DEHNR and the '
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' other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. /
' issuing date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work /
' initiation or continuance,as the case may be. '
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This permit must be accessible on-site to Department
• personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
, Any maintenance work or project modification not Roger . Schecter,lDt '
Division of Coastal Management '
, covered hereunder requires further Departmental approval. ,
' All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. '
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, In issuing this permit,the State of North Carolina agrees ./ .i ,
, that your project is consistent with the North Carolina3., '*7 ,
, Coastal Management Program. Signature of Permittee '
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
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• 4) No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time in any vegetated wetlands or surrounding
/ waters outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplan drawings. '
5) All excavated materials shall be c• ed above the mean high water line and landward of ,
/ vegetated wetlands behind .t qu. - dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spill-over of /
solids into any wetlands o . • ding waters.
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6) The temporary placement or dou'le7h nding of excavated or fill material within waters or
vegetated wetlands is not authori d. i ,: /
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7) Appropriate erosion and sedimentation contr cfe9 , measures or structures shall be used to ,
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/ prevent sediment from entering adjacent wetlands or watercourses (e.g., silt fences, diversion ,
swales, berms, etc.).
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• 8) The permitted activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in
/ turbidity outside of the area of construction or construction-related discharge. Increases such that /
the turbidity in the waterbody is 25 NTU's or less in all saltwater classes are not considered
significant. /
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• 9) All disturbed areas shall be properly graded and provided a ground cover sufficient to restrain
erosion within thirty days of project completion. ,
Mitigation
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10) Pending approval by all parties identified in the 1985 Company Swamp Mitigation Bank Memo
of Understanding (MOU), the permittee may utilize the Company Swamp Mitigation Bank to
offset the impacts to the bottomland hardwood forest system adjacent to Salmon Creek. Prior to
the initiation of any construction activities, the permittee must complete a Debit Transaction /
Form and obtain all required signatures in accordance with the procedures outlined in the 1985
MOU. If the permittee is unable to obtain the required signatures on the Transaction From, or if /
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for any other reason the mitigation proposal is found to be unacceptable, a new mitigation
proposal must be submitted to the Division of Coastal Management for agency review. Approval
of this new mitigation proposal must be granted prior to the initiation of any construction
activities. '

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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
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/ Protection of Archaeological Resources
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11) Prior to the initiation of any co ction activities, the permittee must perform to the satisfaction
of the N.C. Department o al Resources an archaeological survey of the new alignment /
portion of this project.
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/ 12) Measures shall be undertaken to ensure at�l' e or c ncrete does not come into contact .
with waters of the state until the concrete has h ne .
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13) All debris resulting from the removal of the exis ' bridge shall be disposed of in an approved
/ highground disposal area. /
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• 14) No refuse, debris or structures will be left in the water that would present a hazard to navigation
or adversely impact the public trust.
15) Prior to the initiation of construction, the permittee must obtain any other local, state or federal permits or approvals that may be necessary, including but not limited to a Section 404 Water
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Quality Certification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Quality has authorized the proposed project under Water ,
Quality Certification No. 319 (DWQ Project No. 970098)which was issued on 4/25/97.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GAR RETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201.RALEIGH.N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 31, 1997
N. C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Washington District Office
43 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27 889
ATTENTION: Mr. Terry Moore, District Manager
Dear Mr. Moore:
SUBJECT: CAMA Major Development Permit Application for the Replacement of
Bridge No. 27 over Salmon Creek as Part of the Proposed Improvements
to US 17 from SR 1503 to West of the Chowan River: Bertie County: TIP
No. R-2404 B & C: State Project No. 6.019001T
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to improve
approximately 7.2 miles of US 17 in Bertie County from SR 1503 to approximately 1000
meters west of the Chowan River. These improvements include a new bridge at the
Salmon Creek crossing. The Department has divided the project into two sections (for
funding and construction management purposes), identified as R-2404 B (from SR
1503 to east of NC 45 at Midway) and R-2404 C (from east of NC 45 at Midway to
approximately 1000 meters west of the Chowan River). The Salmon Creek crossing is
included within the boundaries of R-2404 C.
The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has previously determined that
Salmon Creek is a Public Trust Water Area of Environmental Concern (AEC). Since
the work proposed by the Department is defined under the Coastal Area Management
Act (CAMA) as development, the attached permit application and associated letters to
adjacent riparian landowners is submitted for your review and consideration. Note that
the engineering drawings also address the associated Section 404 wetlands which lie
to the west and east of Salmon Creek. Impacts to these wetlands are being mitigated
in accordance with Department of the Army and Division of Water Quality requirements.
I have also attached a letter from the U.S. Coast Guard which confirms that a Coast
Guard permit is not required for the proposed bridge replacement. A check for 10 �1
S250.00 and copies of postal return receipts (green cards) for the landowner
notifications are also enclosed, or are being sent under separate cover.• /-7
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' January 31, 1997
Mr. Moore
The Department is aware of the Division of Marine Fisheries recommendation for
an in-stream construction moratorium at Salmon Creek. The Department fully intends
to comply with this environmental restriction. Additional efforts to minimize impacts to
wetlands, wildlife and water quality are presented in a letter from the Department to the
review agencies on November 27, 1996 (see enclosures).
It is requested that your biological report and public notice process be initiated
at the earliest opportunity since the anticipated construction letting for the project is
June 1997. If you have any questions or comments please call M. Randall Turner at
[phone]. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincey
H. ranklin Vick, P.E,. Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Mike Bell. U'SACOE, Washington
Mr. John Parker, NCDEHNR-DCM, Raleigh
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR-DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Ncrthside
Mr. John Hefner, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS, Beaufort
Ms. Sara Winslow, NCDEHNR-DMF, Elizabeth City
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE., NCDOT Program Development Branch
Mr. Torn Shearin, P.E., NCDOT Roadway Design Unit
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E.; NCDOT, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., NCDOT, Structure Design Unit
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., NCDOT, Design Branch
Mr. D. R. Conner, P.E., NCDOT, Division 1
Mr. M. Randall Turner, NCDOT, P & E Branch-Division 1

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Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
b. City, town. community or landmark
Merry Hill
a. Landowner:
c. Street address or secondary road number
Name N. C. Department of Transportation US 17
Address P.O. Box 25201 d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
City Raleigh State N.0
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
Zip 27611-5201 Day Phone[phone] creek, sound, bay) Salmon Creek
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent: J. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
Name H. Franklin Vick,P.E.. Mgr..P&E Branch
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
Address P.O. Box 25201 building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
City Raleigh State N.C. Construction of new concrete bridge. and a 5-lane
roadway to replace the existing bridge and 2-lane
facility. Work includes grading. excavation, bridge
Zip 27611-5201 Day Phone[phone] construction and demolition.
Fax [phone] b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project,new work or both? both
c. Project name(if any) Replacement of Bridge No. c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
27 over Salmon Creek: 11Y No. R-2404C use? public
NOTE: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s). d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
and/or project name:
project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. Purpose: Improvements to US 17
for increased traffic capacity, improvements to
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED safety, enhanced hurricane evacuation&enhanced
PROJECT economic development;Use: Public Transportation:
Methods of Construction: Standard Highway&
Bridge Construction
a. County Bertie

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Form DCM-MP-1
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
4. LAND AND WATER N/A
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff. sanitary
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"and residential discharges.) Surface runoff
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or from bridge and highway surfaces
NWL Bridge: +/-9.5 ft(2.9 m)above IvHW
d. Soil type(s)and texture(s)of tract o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
Dorovan Mucky Peat&Craven Fine Sandy Loam N A
e. Vegetation on tract Cypress-gum-mixed hardwood
bottomland forest
f. Man-made features now on tract 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Existing concrete bridge and highway
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What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land In addition to the completed application form, the
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use following items must be submitted:
plan.)
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
X Conservation Transitional other instrument under which the applicant claims
Developed Community title to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
Rural Other claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
h. How is the tract zoned by local government? which the owner claims title, plus written permission
N/A from the owner to carry out the project.
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the • An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
applicable zoning? Yes No N/A and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
ink on an 8 1/2"byal 1"white paper. (Refer to Coastal
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been Resources Commission Rule 71.0203 for a detailed
done for the tract? Yes X No description.)
If yes,by whom? Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
k. Is the project located in a National Registered prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
Historic District or does it involve a National adequate number of quality copies are provided by
Register listed or eligible property? applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Yes X No Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
1. Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes No requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
Coastal (marsh) Other t
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to
If yes,has a delineation been conducted? Yes
(Attach documentation, if available)See Drawings

Form DCM-MP-1
the site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like. 6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
IA Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary. TO ENTER ON LAND
IA list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and I understand that any permit issued in response to this
signed return receipts as proof that such owners application will allow only the development described in
have received a copy of the application and plats the application. The project will be subject to
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
further certifies that such notice has been provided. approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name Willis A. Bass
Address 1833 US 17N I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Merry Hill,NC 27957 grant permission to representatives of state and federal
Name Thompson&Co review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
Address US 13N connection with evaluating information related to this
Windsor,NC 27983 permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Name T.S. Gilliam, et al. project.
Address 205 Gary Street
Windsor.NC 27983 I further certify that the information provided in this
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
This is the 12th day of February . 19 97 .
N/A
erint Name H. Franklin Vick. P.E.
Signatur
• A check for S250 made payable to the Department of Landowner or Authorized Agent
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application. Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas. DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
• A statement of compliance with the N.C. DCM MP-4 Structures Information
Environmental PolicyAct . . . 1 DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
(N'CGS 113A - 1 to DCM MP-6 Marina Development
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
documenting compliance with the North Carolina space provided at the bottom of each form.
Environmental Policy Act.

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Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit,Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other (4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
sections of the Joint Application that relate to this removed? (Explain) N/A
proposed project.
g. Length of proposed bridge 147.6 ft(45.0 m)
1. BRIDGES
h. Width of proposed bridge 70.8 ft(21.6 m)
a. Public X Private i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
10.5 ft(3.2 m)
b. Type of bridge(construction material)
Steel reinforced concrete(cored slab) j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
X Yes N o
If yes, explain New bridge will have only two
c. Water body to be crossed by bridge suupport bents in creek channel vs. three for
Salmon Creek existing bridge; vertical clearance will be larger
with new bridge
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL +/-0-12.1 feet(0-3.68 m)at MLW k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
9.35 ft(2.85 m)
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge?
X Yes No 1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
If yes, reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(1) Length of existing bridge 141.5 ft(43.15 m) opening? X Yes No
(2) Width of existing bridge 33.5 ft(10.2 m) If yes, explain Existing bridge has 3 bents in creek.
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing 2 of which are near mid-channel; new bridge will
bridge 6.9 ft(2.11 m)at MHW have only 2 bents in creek_both well away from
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be mid-channel
removed?(Explain) All
m. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
• no navigable waters? X Yes No
If yes, explain New end-bents are to be further
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)? apart than at existing bridge. Therefore, a small
Yes X No - amount of fringe wetlands located between existing
If yes, and proposed end-bents will be spanned.
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert n. Have you contacted the U.S. Coast Guard
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above concerning their approval?
the MHW or NWL X Yes No See Attached
If yes, please provide record of their action.

Form DC1-I: W-5
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
2. CULVERTS N/A potential? Yes No
If yes, explain
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
b. Number of culverts proposed 3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
c. Type of culvert(construction material, style) a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
Yes X No
If yes,
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge? (1) Length of area to be excavated
Yes No (2) Width of area to be excavated
If yes, (3) Depth of area to be excavated
(1) Length of existing bridge (4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
(2) Width of existing bridge yards
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be require any excavation within:
removed?(Explain) _Coastal Wetlands_ SAVs X Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated+I-98ft(30m)
(2) Width of area to be excavated<15ft(4.9m)
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert? (3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
Yes No yards 34.5 cu vds •
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert require any highground excavation?
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above X Yes No
the MHW or NWL If yes.
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be (1) Length of area to be excavated-/-55ft(17m)
removed?(Explain) (2) Width of area to be excavated<15ft(4.9m)
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 17.3 cu vds
f. Length of proposed culvert d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves any
excavation,please complete the following:
g. Width of proposed culvert (1) Location of the spoil disposal area
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the (2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
MHW or NWL
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow? (3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes No Yes No
If yes, explain If no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
See Note 1 (attached)

Note 1.
(MP-5 item 3.d.)
Borrow and waste sites will be selected by the contractor, but must be approved
by the Department. Under most circumstances, the Department will not authorize the
use of any borrow or waste sites that require the placement of materials in, or the
excavation of materials from jurisdictional areas (wetlands, waters, estuarine shorelines,
etc.). In the rare instances where a candidate borrow/waste site is almost totally non-
jurisdictional, but access to the sites, for example, may result in a small, unavoidable
encroachment into a jurisdictional area, the Department will insure that application is
made to the appropriate jurisdictional agencies, i.e, US Army Corps of Engineers.
Division of Coastal Management. Division of Water Quality, etc. In these rare cases,
the Department will insure that all avoidance and minimization opportunities are
explored during the site evaluation. If the Department determines that the combined
attributes of the site are substantial; and there is no practicable avoidance alternative,
the Department will then request that the jurisdictional agencies review the site, and if
appropriate, entertain an application for the incidental impact. If the impact is
determined to be permanent, the Department will provide compensatory mitigation in
accordance with the requirements of the permitting agency.

Form DCM-MP-5
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
maintenance? Yes No any existing utility lines? X Yes No
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal If yes,explain in detail UG: Phone(copper), fiber-
wetlands(marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands? optic cable; Overhead: electric/TV cable
Yes No
If yes,give dimensions if different from(2)
above.
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below c. Will the proposed project require the construction
the M HW or NWL? Yes No of any temporary detour structures?
If yes,give dimension if different from No. 2 Yes X No
above. If yes, explain in detail
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed below d. Will the proposed project require any work
MHW or N1NL? Yes X No channels? Yes X No
If yes, If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
(3) Purpose of fill and erosion controlled? Standard NCDOT Best
Management Practices for Protection of Surface
Waters
f. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material f. What type of construction equipment will be used
described in Item d. above)to be placed within: (for example, dragline, backhoe or hydraulic
_Coastal Wetlands_SAVs X Other Wetlands dredge)? Cranes,backhoe, trucks. and other
If yes, standard bridge construction equipment
(1) Length of area to be filled +/-1066ft(325m)
(2) Width of area to be filled +/-78 ft(24 m)
(3) Purpose of fill approachway fills for g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
additional travel lanes to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
g. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert environmental impacts.
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed on
highground? X Yes No ::41
If yes, h. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
(1) Length of area to be filled y/-1066ft(325m) require any shoreline stabilization?
(2) Width of area to be filled --1-39ft(12 m) X Yes No
(3) Purpose of fill approachwav fills for Yves. explain in detail Class II rip-rap will be
additional travel lanes placed alone both creek banks
4. GENERAL, H. Franklin Vick,P.E.
��/Applicant o roject Name
a. Will the proposedproject involve ? " �'' 9 ���_C��
p p in lye any mitigation. signature
X Yes No
If yes, explain in detail See attached letter to COE February 12, 1997
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201,RALEIGH,N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
February 12, 1997
N. C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Washington District Office
43 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
ATTENTION: Mr. Terry Moore. District Manager
Dear Mr. Moore:
SUBJECT: Errata Sheets for: CAMA Major Development Permit Application for the
Replacement of Bridge No. 27 over Salmon Creek as Part of the Proposed
Improvements to US 17 from SR 1503 to West of the Chowan River; Bertie
County; TIP No. R-2404 B & C; State Project No. 6.019001T
Enclosed you will find errata sheets for the CAMA Major Development Permit
application package that was mailed to you on January 31, 1997. The discrepancies,
described below, are being submitted at the request of Mr. David Moye of your staff:
Cover Letter & Application Forms
• Form MP-1: Item 4.1. should read-N/A"in lieu of"Yes"
• Form MP-1: Mr.Willis M. Bass,who was listed as an adjacent riparian landowner on page 3. should be
deleted. Mr. Bass' parcel is adjacent to the swamp, not the creek.
• Form MP-5: Item 1.m. should read"Yes"in lieu of"No"due to presence of small amount of wetlands
which lie between existing bridge end-bents and locations of proposed end-bents.
• Cover Letter: Cover letter should provide confirmation of right of way acquisitions for adjacent parcels
at Salmon Creek and its associated wetlands.
Figures :.
• Sheet 1: North arrow and figure notation is missing from Sheet 1.
• Attachment Figure: The map which accompanies the November 27, 1996 letter to Mike Bell,Corps
of Engineers,should be added to the application figures: outline of existing bridge should be added to
this drawing.
• Sheet 2: Date of Sheet 2(site map)should be changed to reflect date of preparation.
• Sheet 6: Should depict area of upland excavation with a graphic highlight(stipling, cross-hatching).
• Sheet 6: Profile drawing of bridge(cross-section of creek)on sheet 6 should be presented in a larger
drawing on a separate sheet.
• All Sheets: Where metric scale is used, scale bars on drawings should denote"meters'.
• Sheet 8: Sheet 8(cross-sections A, B and C)were inadvertently omitted from the application package.
Note: Due to incorporation of"Attachment Figure' and addition of additional sheet for
Bridge Profile, drawings will be comprised of 10 sheets, not 8, as originally submitted.
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'February 12, 1997
Mr. Moore
Right of way acquisitions have been completed for this project. The additional
right of way needed to construct the project as designed has been acquired through
"fee simple" purchases and/or separate easement agreements with the adjacent
property owners. Adjacent riparian property owners have received letters and
notification forms with attached project drawings depicting their parcels and the NCDOT
acquired right of way and/or easements.
Please call M. Randall Turner at [phone] should you require any
additional information. It is important to reemphasize that this project is scheduled for
a June 1997 construction letting. Permits must be obtained on/before April 17, 1997 to
insure that prospective contractors are aware of permit conditions and stipulations prior
to submitting bids. If you or your staff become aware of issues which will require the
Department's attention please inform Mr. Turner at your earliest convenience so that a
response/resolution can be addressed expeditously. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
M 41221/777/'
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
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Enclosures
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Mr. A. L. Hankins, PE., NCDOT, Hydraulics Unit
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A1497A
Division of Coastal Management
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor DOE H N
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
May 12, 1997
Mr.H.Franklin Vick
NC Dept. of Transportation
P.O.Box 25201
Raleigh,NC 27611
Dear Sir:
The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act,and where applicable,
the State Dredge and Fill Law, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The original (buff-colored form) is
retained by you and it must be available on site when the project is inspected for compliance. Please sign both the
original and the copy and return the copy to this office in the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding
means you have waived your right of appeal described below.
If you object to the permit or any of the conditions,you may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS 113A-121.1
or 113-229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter 150B with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 11666, Raleigh,NC 27611, [phone] within twenty(20) days of this
decision on your permit. You should also be aware that if another qualified party submits a valid objection to the
issuance of this permit within twenty (20) days, the matter must be resolved prior to work initiation. The Coastal
Resources Commission makes the final decision on any appeal.
The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit form. Otherwise, all work must be
carried out in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future maintenance require
additional approval.Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and review all project plans, as approved.
If you are having the work done by a contractor, it would be to your benefit to be sure that he fully understands all
permit requirements.
From time to time,Department personnel will visit the project site.To facilitate this review,we request that
you complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation.However, if questions arise concerning
permit conditions,environmental safeguards,or problem areas,you may contact Department personnel at any time for
assistance. By working in accordance with the permit, you will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal
resources.
Very sincerely,
John R. Parker,Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
JRP:jr/amw
Enclosure
P.O. Box 27687, � FAX [phone]
Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal FAX
Action Employer
Voice 919-733-2293 Reduce Reuse Recycle 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper

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DIVISION OF,COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: N C Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Bridge No. 27 in Bertie County on US 17 at the Salmon Creek
crossing near Merry Hill, North Carolina
Photo Index - 1995: N/A 1989: N/A 1984: N/A 1979: N/A
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,661,000 Y: 839,900
Merry Hill Quad. (lower right corner)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit -02/20/97
Was Applicant Present - NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 02/25/97
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Bertie County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - 2 lane bridge
Planned - 5 lane bridge
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands ±1,470 ft2 ±83,148 ft2 ±4,645 ft2
404 delineated shaded by bridge
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands ±5,806 ft2
Creek bottom shaded by bridge
(C) Other High ground ±825 ft2 ±41,574 ft2
(D) Total Area Disturbed: ±3.2 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: C-NSW Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace a ±33.5' wide by ±141.5' bridge with a
±70.8' wide by ±147.6' bridge.

NC DOT Bridge#27
Bertie County
Project setting
The N. C. Department of Transportation (NC DOT) proposes to replace bridge #27 located
on US 17 over Salmon Creek near Midway, North Carolina. The bridge is bordered on the
downstream (east)side by wooded wetland vegetated with maple, gum, myrtle, cypress, shrubs and
various species of vines. Continuing landward of the wooded wetlands the site gradually rises in
elevation to change to uplands which were a mix of hardwoods and pines which have been logged
in the past month. Wetlands on the project site have been delineated as 404 wetlands by the NC
DOT and approved by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. The wetland area gives way to upland
grasses as you move up the adjacent road shoulder.
The upstream (east) side of the bridge is bordered by 404 delineated wooded wetland
vegetated with maple, gum, myrtle, cypress, shrubs and various species of vines. Continuing
landward of the wooded wetlands the site gradually rises in elevation to change to uplands which
is vegetated with a mix of hardwoods and pines. The wetland area gives way to upland grasses as
you move up the adjacent road shoulder.
The downstream (west) side of the bridge is bordered by 404 delineated wooded wetland
vegetated with maple, gum, myrtle, cypress, shrubs and various species of vines. Continuing
landward of the wooded wetlands the site gradually rises in elevation to change to uplands which
are existing agriculture fields. The wetland area gives way to upland grasses as you move up the
adjacent road shoulder. A dirt road accesses the creek in this area and is used for boat launching and
retrieval. Adjacent to the access road is a dry fire hydrant used by the Midway Fire Department.
The upstream (west) side of the bridge is bordered by 404 delineated wooded wetland
vegetated with maple, gum, myrtle, cypress, shrubs and various species of vines. Continuing
landward of the wooded wetlands the site gradually rises in elevation to change to upland which is
a developed lot with a house and lawn grass. The wetland area gives way to upland grasses as you
move up the adjacent road shoulder.
The navigable water depth at the existing bridge is ±13'. Salmon Creek is±82' wide at the
existing bridge crossing and 3 of the existing 5 bridge bents are in the creek proper with the center
bent in the middle of the navigable portion of the creek. Salmon Creek is classified as C-NSW by
the Environmental Management Commission and is not open to shell fishing at this location.
Project description
The NC DOT proposes to replace an existing±33.5' wide by±141.5' long two lane bridge
over Salmon Creek with an ±70.8' wide by ±147.6' long five lane bridge associated with the
widening of US 17. The existing bridge has three bents in Salmon Creek with the center bent in the
middle of the navigable portion of the creek. The width of the creek at the crossing is±82' wide.
The proposed bridge will have two bents in the creek and the center portion will be left open with

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Bertie County
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a navigable width of±45'. The existing bridge has a navigation clearance of±6.9' and the proposed
bridge will have a navigable vertical clearance of±9.35'. The existing bridge has five bents and two
end bents while the proposed bridge has four bents and two end bents.
NCDOT proposes to fill±83,148 ft2 of 404 delineated wooded wetlands adjacent the existing
roadbed to provide the needed width for the wider approach road. Six foot wide (top width) ditches
are proposed on both sides of the fill area in the 404 delineated wooded wetland to handle runoff
from the road bed. The ditches will end ±35' from the creek bank in an effort to reduce direct
discharge of runoff into Salmon Creek. The construction of the ditches will result in the excavation
of±1,470 ft2 of 404 delineated wooded wetland. Approximately 41,574 ft2 of high ground will be
filled associated with the widening of the approach road. The existing dry hydrant and dirt road
access will be moved downstream adjacent to the new approach road. The existing aerial telephone
and cable television lines on the south side of US 17 are proposed to be moved to provide adequate
space for the wider approach road and bridge.
Anticipated impacts
Approximately 83,148 ft2 of 404 wooded wetland will be filled for the construction on the
wider approach road to the new bridge. The ditch construction will result in the excavation of
*1,470 ft2 of 404 delineated wooded wetland. Approximately 41,574 ft2 of high ground will be
filled associated with the wider approach road. The longer length of the new bridge will result in
the removal of+825 ft2 of high ground and the reestablishment of the natural grade at this location.
The construction of the new bridge will result in the shading of±4,645 ft2 of 404 delineated wooded
wetland and the shading of+5,806 ft2 of creek bottom. Turbidity from the construction activities
will vary with construction technique, water depth, substrate, etc..
David W. Moye - 26 February 1997

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APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL/PROCESSING RECORD
A) Applicant: North Carolina Department of TransportationCounty: Bertie
Location of Project: Bridge No. 27 on US 17 at the Salmon Creek crossing near
Merry Hill
Date Application Received Complete by Field: 25 February 1997 622 -q y
Field Recommendation: Attached X To be Forwarded
Consistency Determination: Attached X To be Forwarded
Field Representative: D. Moye District Office: Washington
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Federal Due Date: Fed. Comments Rec'd on
Permit Final Action: Issue ,/ Deny Draft on S - 7
D) AGENCY DATE COMMENTS OBJECTIONS NOTES
RETURNED YES NO
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Division of Comm. Assistance
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources Arial
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor p E H N FR
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
THROUGH: Terry Moore'
FROM: David Moye 134
DATE: 26 February 1997
SUBJECT: NCDOT Bridge #27, Salmon Creek in Bertie County, US 17 Application
The proposed project appears consistent with the rules found in Subchapter 7H concerning
development in Public Trust Areas. 7H.0208(a)(1) specifically refers to bridges and bridge
approaches as being water dependent. Approximately ±83,148 ft2 of 404 delineated wooded
wetlands will be filled and an additional ±1,470 ft2 of wooded wetlands will be excavated.
NCDOT is proposing to mitigate for the loss of these wetlands. If the permit is issued I would
suggest that in addition to the standard conditions, the following conditions be placed on the
permit;
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 vegetated wetlands or
surrounding waters outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the work plat(s).
3. Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices, measures, or structures shall be
used to prevent sediment from entering the adjacent wetlands/watercourses/property (e.g.,
silt fence, diversion swales/berms, etc.).
4. All debris associated with the removal of the existing bridge will be disposed of on an
approved highground site unless otherwise permitted by this Division.
No refuse, debris, or structures will be left in the water that would present a hazard to
navigation or adversely impact the Public Trust.
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
THROUGH: Terry Moore'"
FROM: David Moyer
DATE: 27 February 1997
SUBJECT: NC DOT Bridge #27 in Bertie County CAMA Major Application LUP Review
The proposed project involves the replacement of an existing ±33.5' wide by ±141.5'
long two lane bridge with an ±70.8' wide by ±147.6' long five lane bridge in Bertie County on
US 17 at the Salmon Creek crossing near Merry Hill, North Carolina. The Public Trust Area is
the AEC involved.
The project comes under the auspices of the May 1990 CRC certified Bertie County, North
Carolina Land Use Plan (LUP) update. Based upon my review of the LUP, the project appears
to be consistent with this Land Use Plan.
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
March 6, 1997
MEMORANDUM
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT --Bridge#27
PROJECT LOCATION: On US17 at the Salmon Creek Crossing near Merry Hill,Bertie Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace the bridge.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed and return this form by March
27, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact John Parker at 733-
2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. 9,r,_ ?
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This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached memo.
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Charles R.Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Parker, Jr., Inland "404" Coordinator
Dept. of Environment, Health, &Natural Resources
FROM: David Cox, Highway Project C toter/
Habitat Conservation Progr
DATE: March 31, 1997
SUBJECT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice for Action ID No.
199400838,review of application for North Carolina Department of
Transportation(NCDOT)to fill approximately 19.86 acres of wetlands,
drain 3.17 acres of wetlands and to fill approximately 0.25 acres of open
waters to widen 7 miles of US 17 and replace the bridge over"Salmon
k in Bertie County,North Carolina. TIP Nos. R-2404B and R-2404C.
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Staff biologists with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC) i0_ \
reviewed the information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and perf.t.tu-d a 9A9
site visit on March 26, 1997. Our comments are provided in accordance with ce .' s.
provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977(33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.) an and the Fish '- q'='.
Wildlife Coordination Act(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d). �49,
The proposed project involves widening existing US 17 to a four-lane, medi. •-
divided section from SR 1503 to just west of the Chowan River. Compensatory wetlane
mitigation proposed by NCDOT involves the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site and the
Company Swamp Mitigation Bank.
After visiting the site to assess the proposed pipe and ditch system, we are
�` !concerned that the system as designed will require constant maintenance and will not
k ti 'el/ perform as expected. We feel that box culverts would function just as efficiently and
dp would not place the burden of maintenance on NCDOT in perpetuity. We prefer box
6 y culverts because of greater benefits to wildlife and greater ability to maintain floodplain
(f pp t,coutrt integrity. Floodplains are very important in the life cycles of many local and anadromous
fish species. Fish use floodplains for spawning and for feeding. The insects that fish find
in the floodplains during flood events provide excellent forage and allow the fish to
rapidly gain weight.
, We recommend two box culverts be located south of the existing bridge and one
box culvert be located north of the existing bridge. The flood plain along Salmon Creek

Memorandum 2 March 31, 1996
is broader on the south;therefore,we feel that two culverts are needed. South of Salmon
Creek, culverts should be placed at approximately 700 feet and 350 feet from the existing
bridge. North of Salmon Creek,the culvert should be placed approximately 75 feet from
the existing bridge. Culverts should be at least 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall or as tall as the
roadway grade allows. The culverts should be placed at the elevation of the existing
ground, specifically not below ground surface.
Because bridge construction techniques are not specified in the permit application
for the Salmon Creek crossing,we may request an in-water work moratorium if
construction techniques will cause more than minimal turbidity.
We request that all wetland impacts resulting from borrow pits constructed as a
result of this project be included in the wetland impact totals and that compensatory
mitigation be provided for these impacts. Spoil material that results from the
construction of this project should not be placed in wetlands.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this permit application.
If we can be of any further assistance please call me at(919) 528-9886.
cc: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh
Mike Bell,U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ArriA
Division of Marine Fisheries
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ED FA F
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Michael G. Buhl, Interim Director
March 6, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
FROM: P.A. Wojciechowski .14
SUBJECT: DREDGE AND FILL PERMIT
NC DOT - US Hwy 17 - Bridge #27 Salmon Creek
Attached is the Division's reply for the above referenced project. If you have any
questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLLNA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Marine Fisheries AILICIPTiA
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Bruce L. Freeman, Director
MEMORANDUM:
TO: John R. Parker, Jr., DCM Major Permits Processing Coordinator
THROUGH: P. A. Wojciechowski
FROM: Sara E. Winslow, Biologist Supervisor
SUBJECT: NC DOT - US Hwy 17 - Bridge #27 Salmon Creek
DATE: March 3, 1997
The following comments by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries are
provided pursuant to General Statute 113-131. The Division approves of this project with the
following modifications.
Salmon Creek functions as a spawning and nursery area for alewife and blueback
herring. White perch, yellow perch, catfishes and other commercially and recreationally
important species also utilize the area.
The Division requests a moratorium associated with the bridge construction (instream
—1 and adjacent wetlands). The requested timeframe is 15 February through 30 June. This will
ensure the environmental integrity of the area is protected during critical times of usage by
the previously mentioned species.
This agency is also concerned with the dredging and filling of 84,618 sq. ft. of
wetlands. Wetlands are of great importance to fisheries resources, serving as sources of
biological productivity, providing food directly and indirectly, and serving as nursery areas
for many important species. Finally, wetlands perform important roles in modifying acute
impacts of hydrologic events, moderating stormwater flows, trapping sediments, and
providing nutrients for incorporation into resident plants.
The Division realizes that mitigation for the loss of these wetlands is addressed in the
US Army Corps of Engineers permit. The adjacent wetlands that will be lost and/or
impacted are of very high quality. Adequate mitigation must occur for these losses and must
be in-kind.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources AwirxiADivision of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., r ry p E H N Fl
Jonathan B. Howes,, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
28 February 1997 maw
MAR 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Bruce L. Freeman, Director
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit Application Review
Applicant: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Location: On US 17 at Bridge #27 crossing Salmon Creek near Merry Hill in Bertie
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: To replace an existing 33.5' by 141.5' bridge with a new 70.8' by 147.6'
bridge.
Please indicate below your position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
21 March 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact David
Moye at 946-6481. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
This office has no comment on the proposed project.
This office approves of the proposed project only if the
recommended changes are incorporated. See attached.
This office objects to the proposed project for reasons described
in the attached comments.
Sign / Date 3 -
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MAR - 61997
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Department of Environment,
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Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor CoE1-11\IR.
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director March 6, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill-Early
Environmental Review Coordinator
Division of Archives and History
FROM: John Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT --Bridge#27
PROJECT LOCATION: On US17 at the Salmon Creek Crossing near Merry Hill,Bertie Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace the bridge.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by March 27, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,please contact John
Parker at 733-2293 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
Signed Date 3
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James B.Hunt Jr.,Governor Division of Archives and History
Betty Ray McCain,Secretary Jeffrey J.Crow,Director
March 19, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: /John R. Parker Jr., Chief
Major Permits Processing Section
Division of Coastal Management , DEHNR
Lt. Colonel Terry R. Youngbluth, District Engineer
Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington istrict
FROM: David Brook
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Deputy State Historic reservation Officer
SUBJECT: NCDOT, Bridge 27, US 17 at Salmon Creek
Crossing near Merry Hill, Widening of US 17
Windsor to Chowan River, B-2404, Bertie County,
ER 97-8693
Thank you for your memorandum of March 6, 1997, concerning the above permit
application.
On two separate occasions, in 1990 and 1993, we recommended an archaeological
survey of new alignment on this project. In the 1995 FONSI, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation agreed to perform the recommended archaeological
work. As a point of information, we still recommend the survey and look forward to
review of the report.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw
cc: Richard Kimmel
H. F. Vick
109 East Jones Street•Raleigh,North Carolina 27601-2807 Jc

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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources / • •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p E i.—.—i N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director #
May 12, 1997
Mr. Franklin Vick
N.C. Department of Transportation r
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick,
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed US 17 Improvements from SR 1503 to West of the Chowan River
WQC Project#970098, COE#199400838
Bertie County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3139 issued to N. C.Department of
Transportation dated May 12, 1997. This Certification replaces the one issued on April 25, 1997.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,ftitz,
eston oward, Jr. P. .
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Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Mr. John Parker,Division of Coastal Management
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401
Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of •
Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N.C. Department of
Transportation resulting in fill of 19.86 acres, draining resulting in 11.49 acres of wetland impact
and filling 0.25 acres of open water in Bertie County pursuant to an application filed on the 13th
day of February and the 6th day of May, 1997 to 4 lane existing US 17 (TIP No. R-2404 B and
C).
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters
of Salmon Creek and its unnamed tributaries in conjunction with the proposed development will
not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable
portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application,
as described in the Public Notice or as modified below. If you change your project, you must
notify us and you may be required to submit a revised application. If total wetland fills for this
project (now or in the future)exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow
the conditions listed below. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits
before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to)Sediment and Erosion
control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those
outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Planning and Design Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available
from the Division of Land Resources in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices) are
utilized to prevent exceedances of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50
NTUs) in all saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; and 10 NTUs in trout
waters);
2. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed
and the natural grade restored after the Division of Land Resources has released the
project;
3. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI or
ROD is issued by the State Clearinghouse;
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
5. Should waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands,compensatory mitigation will be
required since it is a direct impact from road construction activities;
6. Compensatory mitigation shall be done in accordance with the Corps of Engineers
requirements. DWQ shall be copied on the approved ratio, location, size and method of
mitigation (restoration, enhancement, creation and preservation) and annual reports for
the entire length of the monitoring period.

7. On 17 April 1997, the COE and DOT agreed to modify the design at site 6 (sheets 8,9 and
10 of 30). DWQ shall accept the design that the COE agreed to. DWQ shall receive a
copy of the revised drawings for our file.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and
may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless
the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or coastal Area Management Act
Permit. This Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be
in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C.
27611-7447. If modifications are made to an original Certification,you have the right to an
adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty (60)days following
receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and
binding.
This the 12th day of May, 1997
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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WQC#3139

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 461:7A
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor amomin
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary L E H N F {
A. Preston Howard,Jr., P.E., Director
April 25, 1997
Mr. Franklin Vick
N.C. Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201 •
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr.Vick,
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed US 17 Improvements from SR 1503 to West of the Chowan River
WQC Project#970098, COE#199400838
Bertie County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3139 issued to N. C.Department of
Transportation dated April 25, 1997.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
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Attachments
970098.wqc
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401
Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N.C.Department of
Transportation resulting in fill of 19.86 acres, draining of 3.17 acres of wetland impact and fill
0.25 acres of open water in Bertie County pursuant to an application filed on the 13th day of
February, of 1997 to 4 lane existing US 17 (TIP No. R-2404 B and C).
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters
of Salmon Creek and its unnamed tributaries in conjunction with the proposed development will
not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable
portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application,
as described in the Public Notice or as modified below. If you change your project, you must
notify us and you may be required to submit a revised application. If total wetland fills for this
project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow
the conditions listed below. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits
before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion
control, Coastal Stormwater,Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those
outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Planning and Design Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available
from the Division of Land Resources in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices) are
utilized to prevent exceedances of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50
NTUs) in all saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; and 10 NTUs in trout
waters);
2. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed
and the natural grade restored after the Division of Land Resources has released the
project;
3. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI or
ROD is issued by the State Clearinghouse;
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
5. Should waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands,compensatory mitigation will be
required since it is a direct impact from road construction activities;
6. Compensatory mitigation shall be done in accordance with the Corps of Engineers
requirements. DWQ shall be copied on the approved ratio, location, size and method of
mitigation (restoration,enhancement,creation and preservation) and annual reports for
the entire length of the monitoring period.

7. On 17 April 1997, the COE and DOT agreed to modify the design at site 6 (sheets 8,9 and
10 of 30). DWQ shall accept the design that the COE agreed to. DWQ shall receive a
copy of the revised drawings for our file.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and
may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless
the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or coastal Area Management Act
Permit. This Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be
in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C.
27611-7447. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an
adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following
receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and
binding.
This the 25th day of April, 1997
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ston Ho ar , Jr .E.
WQC#3139
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State of North Carolina
Att
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ro
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 11 , 1997
NC Dept of Transportation
Attn: Mr. H. Franklin Vick
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Subject: Stormwater Permit SW7970302
Bridge # 27, Salmon Creek
Bertie County
Dear Mr. Vick:
The Washington Regional Office received final stormwater
information for the subject project on March 3 , 1997. Staff review
of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as
proposed, consists of activities that will not pose surface water
quality threats from stormwater runoff. The Director has
determined that projects that are reviewed and approved by the
Division as not posing water quality threats from stormwater runoff
should not be subject to the stormwater management permitting
requirements of 15A NCAC 2H. 1000 . For this reason, we are
informing you by way of this letter that this project will not
require a stormwater management permit.
Please keep in mind that this determination does not affect your
legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources ,
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal , State or Local
Government. In addition, any future modifications to the project
will require additional review from this office to assure that
stormwater impacts are not an issue.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning
this matter, please contact Mr. 'Bill Moore ' at (919) 946-6481 ,
extension 264 .
Sincerely,
1 oq K. Thorpe $ 9 /fo
Water Quality Supervisor
Washington Regional Offic: Tiy° "co
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
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Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ED H N
Roger N. Schecter, Director
28 February 1997
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FROM: John R. Parker, Jr. � ��
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SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit Application Review
Applicant: North Carolina Department of Transportation \c'›
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Project Location: On US 17 at Bridge #27 crossing Salmon Creek near Merry Hill in Bertie
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: To replace an existing 33.5' by 141.5' bridge with a new 70.8' by 147.6'
bridge.
Please indicate below your position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
21 March 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact David
Moye at 946-6481. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
This office has no comment on the proposed project.
This office approves of the proposed project only if the
recommended changes are incorporated. See attached.
This office objects to the proposed project for reasons described
i he attached comments.
Signed Date 3- /2 -9 7
1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Parker, Jr. /Stephen Benton
Major Permits Processing Section
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: Patrick H. McClain
Assistant Land Quality Regional Engineer
Washington Regional Office
SUBJECT:
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This office will require that:
1. The area be properly graded.
2 . A permanent ground cover ,sufficient to restrain erosion
be provided on all exposed areas within the shorter of
30 working or 120 calendar days after project comple-
tion.
3 . The exterior slopes of the disposal area dikes be at an
angle no steeper than 1 1/2 H: 1 V.
4 . Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices,
measures , or structures be used to prevent sediment
from entering the adjacent wetlands/watercourses/
property (e.g. , silt fence, diversion swales/berms ,
:,// sand fence, etc. ) .
/ 5. A ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion be
provided within 30 working days of completion of any
phase of grading on cut or filled slopes.
6 . An erosion and sedimentation control plan be submitted
at least 30 days prior to initiation of land-disturbing
activities.
7. Additional information concerning the area of the land-
ward disturbance be submitted to determine if an
erosion control plan is required.
8 . Other:

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Department of Environment,
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Division of Coastal Management
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Jonathan B. Howes,, Secretary
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MEMORANDUM .''4
TO: Mr. William McNeil, Director & 1 `'b
Division of Community Assistance
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit Application Review
Applicant: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Location: On US 17 at Bridge #27 crossing Salmon Creek near Merry Hill in Bertie
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: To replace an existing 33.5' by 141.5' bridge with a new 70.8' by 147.6'
bridge.
Please indicate below your position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
21 March 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact David
Moye at 946-6481. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
This office has no comment on the proposed project.
This office approves of the proposed project only if the
recommended changes are incorporated. See attached.
This office objects to the proposed project for reasons described
in the attached comments.
Signed Date J/( j J
1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
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Department of Environment,
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Division of Coastal Management
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor IEHNIR
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
March 6, 1997
MEMORANDUM o 4,..„ co)
TO: Mr. Larry R. Goode, Phd., P.E. Q� 4i7 fit,
Highway Administrator
Division of Highways 11 II-9
FROM: John Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
APPLICANT: NC DOT -- Bridge #27
PROJECT LOCATION: On US17 at the Salmon Creek Crossing near Merry Hill, Bertie Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace the bridge.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by March 27, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact John
Parker at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY V This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This age y obj cts o the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
Signed Date 3 / di 9 7
P.O.Box 27687, �y� FAX [phone]
Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources FA
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Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor F- I NJ
F.Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 27. 1997 LPI 4/ ` ~
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MEMORANDUM MAR 6 1997
TO: Mr. John Sutherland, Chief EA1BIONOFWqTER REg s
Water Planning Section
Division of Water Resources 12/
FROM: John Parker, Jr. And
Major Permits Processing Coordinator AAR 261997, a
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review �.
MANA6EMEN1
APPLICANT: NC DOT -- Bridge #27
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PROJECT LOCATION: On US17 at the Salmon Creek Crossing near Merry Hill, Bettie Co.
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace the bridge.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by March 27, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
John Parker at 733-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
?� This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
Signed Date 3157
P.O.Box 27687, ��� FAX [phone]
Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A73/1117211A
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N F .
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
March 6, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Joe Henderson, Acting Director
State Property Office
Department of Administration
FROM: John Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator 1L 12 j
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review o
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APPLICANT: NC DOT -- Bridge #27. ' cFy `&j
PROJECT LOCATION: On US17 at the Salmon Creek Crossing near Merry Hill, Bertie 4 C;)
PROPOSED PROJECT: To replace the bridge.
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Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form March 27, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
John Parker at 733-2293 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
Signed C� Date 3 I 1 191
P.O.Box 27687, ��� FAX [phone]
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�' O� DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
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'Illlt P.O.BOX 1890
'"' WILMINGTON,NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
i��';',• \.�'''` REPLY TO April 14, 1997
11"I'k ATTENTION OF
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199400838
Mr. H. Franklin Vick. P.E.
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
Reference your application for Department of Army (DA) authorization to fill 19.86 acres
of Section 404 wetlands, drain 3.17 acres of Section 404 wetlands, and fill 0.25 acre of open
Waters of the United States adjacent to the Salmon Creek and four unnamed tributaries within
the Chowan River Basin. The project purpose is to widen approximately 7 miles of U.S. 17,
including replacing the bridge over Salmon Creek, from S.R. 1503 eastward to approximately
1000 meters west of the Chowan River, in Bertie County, North Carolina (TIP Nos. R-2404B
and R-2404C, State Project No. 6.019001T).
By letters dated March 5, March 28, and March 31, 1997, we received comments from the
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, an additional letter from the National Marine
Fisheries Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It is the policy of
the Department of the Army to provide an applicant the opportunity to furnish a proposed
resolution or rebuttal to all objections from government agencies and other substantive adverse
comments before a final decision is made on a proposed project. In this regard, I would
appreciate receiving any comments that you have on this matter. If you intend to comment,
please give your immediate attention to this matter, so processing of your permit can be
expedited.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. Should you have any questions, you may contact
me at the Washington Regulatory Field Office, telephone [phone], extension 26.
Sincerely,
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Michael F. Bell, P.W.S.
Regulatory Project Manager
Enclosures

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Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
)dorth 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
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. John Hefner
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Regulatory Section - Region IV
Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Atlanta Federal Center
100 Alabama Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. David Cox
Post Office Box 118
Northside, North Carolina 27564
Mr. Nicholas L. Graf \p\ 11 ,
Federal Highway Administration
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410 r OR
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 co! ,991 1—
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4,4' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
s?, / NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
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Southeast Regional Office
9721 Executive Center Drive N.
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
MAR 2 8 1997
Colonel Terry R. Youngbluth
District Engineer, Wilmington District
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Dear Colonel Youngbluth:
Please reference Public Notice 199400838 and our March 6, 1997, letter(copy enclosed)concerning
an application by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to perform work near Windsor,
Bertie County, North Carolina. As specified in Part IV.3(a) of the 1992 404(q) Memorandum of
Agreement(MOA) between our agencies,the enclosed letter advises that activities specified in the
public notice may adversely affect aquatic resources of national importance.
Pursuant to Part IV.3(b) of the MOA, I have reviewed the findings of my field staff and I have
determined that the proposed work will substantially and unacceptably impact nationally important
aquatic resources. I request that you fully consider the views and recommendations of the National
Marine Fisheries Service in making your final decision. I also encourage continued efforts to resolve
this matter at the field level and have requested that m fiel• - aff cooperate in any related effort.
Fiona\1 �`��,.. erer
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‘ts14...IIIII! 1 P.O.BOX 1890
WILMINGTON,NORTH CAROLINA 28402 1890
,f'!sf9TE„11F,``\` REPLY TO March 25, 1997
ATTENTION OF
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199400838
Mr. H. Franklin Vick. P.E.
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
Reference your application for Department of Army (DA) authorization to fill 19.86 acres
of Section 404 wetlands, drain 3.17 acres of Section 404 wetlands, and fill 0.25 acre of open
Waters of the United States adjacent to the Salmon Creek and four unnamed tributaries within
the Chowan River Basin. The project purpose is to widen approximately 7 miles of U.S. 17,
including replacing the bridge over Salmon Creek, from S.R. 1503 eastward to approximately
1000 meters west of the Chowan River, in Bertie County, North Carolina (TIP Nos. R-2404B
and R-2404C, State Project No. 6.019001T).
By letters dated March 6, March 13, and March 14, 1997, we received comments from the
National Marine Fisheries Service, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries and the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the policy of the Department of the Army to
provide an applicant the opportunity to furnish a proposed resolution or rebuttal to all
objections from government agencies and other substantive adverse comments before a final
decision is made on a proposed project. In this regard, I would appreciate receiving any
comments that you have on this matter. If you intend to comment, please give your immediate
attention to this matter, so processing of your permit can be expedited.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. Should you have any questions, you may
contact me at our Washington Regulatory Field Office, telephone [phone], ext. 26.
Sincerely,
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Michael F. Bell, P.W.S.
Regulatory Project Manager
Enclosures

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Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
Mr. John Parker
ivision 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
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. John Hefner
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Regulatory Section - Region IV
Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Atlanta Federal Center
100 Alabama Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. David Cox
Post Office Box 118 •
Northside, North Carolina 27564
Mr. Nicholas L. Graf
Federal Highway Administration
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410 9 10
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 4' yo
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Southeast Regional Office
9721 Fxecuti_ve Center Drive N
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
March e, 1997
Colonel Terry R. Youngbluth
District Engineer, Wilmington Distract
Department of the Army, Corpc of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
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Wilmington, North Carolina ?9.40?- 7890
8. t-eatiQn_ Mis:hael F. 8t11 .
Dear Colonel Youngbluth:
In accordance with Part IV, Section 3 (a) of the current Memorani
of Agreement between the Departments of Commerce and the Army,. I a-
notifying you of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS; ,
intent to consider referral of Department of the Army (DOA) permit
application 199400838 dated February 13, 1997 . At issue le thr
request by the North Carolina Department of. Transportation tc place 4
fill material in waters and wetlands adjacent to several
tributaries within the Chowan River Basin in Bertie County, Nortr'
Carolina, (TIP Nos. R-24045 and 11-2404C, State Project No.
6 . 019001T) . This letter details reasons: (1) why there may b'
substantial and unacceptable adverse impacts to aquatic resource;
of national importance; and (2) why issuance of the specifi
permit must be conditioned cr denied to protect these resource:
The proposed project consists of widening an existing seven-mile
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long, two-lane section of US 17 to a four-lane median-divided
highway from SR 1503 eastward to approximately 1 , 000 meters west of
the Chowan River. The improvements include the construction of a
new fixed-span bridge across Salmon Creek. The median width wil.i
be 46 feet for the entire length of the project except through the.
community of Midway where the proposed highway will transitcn from
a four-lane divided section to a five-lane curb and gutter section .
A f i_ve-Lane shoulder section will be used through the wet+.and 4
portion of the Salmon Creek crossing.
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wetlands will be impacted at ten separate sites scattered
throughout the length of the project. wetland losses include e .
approximately 17.99 acres of non-riverine Wetlands and G . o4 acres
of riverine wetlands. The riverine wetlands include 2 . 91 acres of
high quality wetlands that will be lost due to the construction of
the filled bridge approaches at. Salmon creek. The wetlands in the
project area are vegP tated with a variety of species i nclue,l i eg
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Db.Q.11Q2) , and fetterbush (Lyonia spp. ) . Non-riverine wetlands
function to maintain water quality by slowing nonpoint source run-
off, trapping sediments and removing excessive nutrients and
pollutants before they are discharged into downstream surface
waters. During periods of seasonal flooding, riverine wetlands
also function to maintain water quality by removing sediments,
nutrients, and pollutants.
Salmon creek, a tributary of the Chowan River, provides important
spawning and nursery habitat for anadrorous fishery resources.
Species of economic importance that utilize the project area
include alewife (Alosa pseudehgreegus) , blueback herring (A1osa
aestivelie) , and hickory shad (A/Deli Medlocrie) . These species are
identified in Section 906(c) (1) of the Water Resources Development
Act of /986 (PL 99-602) as species of "national economic •
importance" . Under the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative
Management. Act of 1993 , the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission is developing management plans for these species which
a, include protection of managed species and their essential habitats.
:1 Accordingly, we regard these fishery resour.�~es and their associated
habitat as aquatic resources of national importance.
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Anadromous fishery resources are dependent on hardwood swamps for
- annual pulses of detritus which form the basis of complex food webs
ei that support fish productivity in these ecological systems.` In
i recent years landings of these •commercially and recreationally
' " ' important species have declined and much of this decline is
? 'a attributed to declines in water quality and losses of habitat . 3
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). The Salmon Creek wetlands impacted by the proposed work provide
essential water quality and habitat functions that are necessary
for the continued production of anadromous fishery resources
The National Marine Fisheries Service has been involved with this
"" project since its onset in 1994 , including an on-site inspection,
interagency meetings, and the review of an F:nvironmc�ntal Impact -,
:Wharton, C.H. , W.M. Kitchens, E.C. Pendleton, and T.W. Sipe.
1982 . The ecology of bottomland hardwood swamps of the Southeast:
a community profile. U.S. Fish and Wildl . Serv. , Biol . Ser. Frog. ,
Washington, D.C. FWS/O13S-81/37. •
`Meeter, D.A. , R.J. Livingston, and n. C. Woodsum. 1979. Long
term climatological cycles and population changes in a river-
dominated estuarine system. pp. 313-338 . In R.J. Livingston (ed. )
Ecological Processes in Coastal and Marine Systems . Plenum Press.
New York, New York.
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"Eppel ly, S. P. and S.W. Ross. 198E Characterization of the
'rth Carolina Pamlico-Albemarle Estuarine Complex. NOAA Technical
co an. .Lt , NMFS-SEFC-175 . o.
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Statement Based on thie coordination and review, we believe
that the wetland losses associated with the fill approaches to the
Salmon Creek Bride will be detrimental to aquatic resources of
national importance. Therefore, we feel that adequate mitigation
must be provided to offset these losses.
The mitigation plan outlined in the public notice is adequate to
offset losses of non-riverine wetlands. We do not agree however,
that the proposal to debit the Company Swamp Mitigation Benk is
acceptable to compensate for losses of riverine wetlands adjacent
to Salmon Creek. The Company Swamp Mitigation Bank is largely a
preservation bank and is located in an entirely different river
basin from that in which the loaves will occur. These two factors
are sufficient to rule out the Company Swamp Bank as being a
satisfactory site for compensation for the riverine wetland losses
associated with the Salmon Creek bridge approaches.
In view of the above, we recommend that federal authorization for
this work not be issued. We will recensiier this reeommendati.on at
such time that adequate mitigation for the wetland losses
associated with the bridge approaches to the new Salmon Creek
bridge is provided. At a minimum, adequate mitigation must provide
a 1 : 1 replacement ratio, in-)rind and in the same river basin as
that of the losses.
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can
be of further assistance in this matter, please advise.
SincereL ',
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`Y`4' Assistant RP, onal Director
'/ Habitat Conservation Division
cc: FWS, ATL , GA
PWS, Raleigh, NC
EPA, ATLA, CA
NCDEHNR, Raleigh, NC
NCDEHNR, Morehead City, NC
SAFMC, Charleston, SC
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of Transportation �� Fifth Coast Guard District 431 Crawford Street
Portsmouthi y:91-5004
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16590
11 Aug 96
Mr. M. Randall Turner, Environmental Officer
Planning & Environmental Branch - Division 1
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 1405
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27906-1405
Dear Mr. Turner:
This is in response to your letter dated June 25, 1996, inquiring
as to whether a bridge permit will be required for the
construction of a new replacement bridge over Salmon Creek, mile
7.0, at Mill Landing, North Carolina.
Since the creek is not subject to tidal influence, or susceptible
to use by interstate or foreign commerce, it meets the criteria
set forth in Section 107 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of
1982. This section of the Act exempts such waterways from Coast
Guard bridge permit requirements. Therefore, a Coast Guard
bridge permit will not be required for the construction of the
bridge across Salmon Creek.
The fact that a Coast Guard permit is not required does not
relieve you of the responsibility for compliance with the
requirements of any other Federal, State, or local agency who may
have jurisdiction over any aspect of the project.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact
Ms. Linda Gilliam, Bridge Management Specialist, at ( 757 )
398-6227.
Sincerely,
ANN B. DEATON
Chief, Bridge Administration Section
By direction of the Commander
Fifth Coast Guard District

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Action ID No. 199400838 February 13, 1997
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NCDOT),
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, Post Office Box 25201, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
has applied for a Department of the Army (DA) permit TO FILL 19.86 ACRES OF
SECTION 404 WETLANDS, DRAIN 3.17 ACRES OF SECTION 404 WETLANDS,
AND FILL 0.25 ACRES OF OPEN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES ADJACENT
TO SALMON CREEK AND FOUR UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES WITHIN THE
CHOWAN RIVER BASIN. THE NCDOT PROPOSES TO WIDEN APPROXIMATELY
7 MILES OF U.S. 17, INCLUDING REPLACING THE BRIDGE OVER SALMON
CREEK, FROM S.R. 1503 EASTWARD TO APPROXIMATELY 1000 METERS WEST
OF THE CHOWAN RIVER, IN BERTIE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TIP NOS.
R-2404B AND R-2404C, STATE PROJECT NO. 6.019001T.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant
and from observations made during onsite inspections by a representative of the Corps
of Engineers. Plans submitted with the application show that the NCDOT proposes to
widen an existing two-lane section of US 17 to a four-lane, median-divided highway
from S.R. 1503 eastward to approximately 1000 meters west of the Chowan River.
The 7.0 miles of improvements include the construction of a new fixed-span, bridge
across Salmon Creek. The median width will be 46 feet for the entire length of highway
improvements except through the community of Midway where the proposed highway
will transition from a four-lane divided section to a five-lane curb and gutter section.
Additionally, a five-lane shoulder section will be used through the Salmon Creek crossing.
Wetland impacts will occur at 10 separate sites with open water impacts occurring
at the Salmon Creek crossing. Approximately 5.04 acres of forested riverine wetlands
will be filled by the proposed project and 17.99 acres of non-riverine wetlands. Wetlands
adjacent to Salmon Creek are of very high quality and total 2.91 of the 5.04 acres of
forested riverine acres to be destroyed. `43
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NCDOT proposes to mitigate the wetland impacts by debiting wetland acres from
the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site (DSMS), currently under construction in Gates and
Perquimans Counties, and the Company Swamp Mitigation Bank (CSMB) in Bertie County.
NCDOT proposes to mitigate the wetland losses adjacent to Salmon Creek by debiting
29.10 acres from the CSMB (10:1 ratio). NCDOT proposes to mitigate the remaining
wetland losses from the DSMS at a 2:1 ratio to restore 4.26 acres of forested riverine
acres and 35.98 acres of forested non-riverine acres.
The purpose of the work is to facilitate the completion of the NCDOT Interstate Corridor
Program between Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A site map is included
with this public notice. Copies of the application and plans of the proposed project are
available upon request at the following offices:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Telephone [phone], extension 23.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Office
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Telephone [phone]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6512 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 105
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Telephone [phone]
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resource
Division of Water Quality
Mr. John Dorney
By Phone only: [phone]
The applicant has determined that the proposed work is consistent with the North
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North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) for their review and
concurrence. This proposal shall be reviewed for the applicability of other actions by North
Carolina agencies such as:
a. The issuance of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality NCDWQ).
b. The issuance of a permit to dredge and/or fill under North Carolina General Statute
113-229 by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM).
c. The issuance of a permit under the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA) by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) or their
delegates.
d. The issuance of an easement to fill or otherwise occupy State-owned submerged
land under North Carolina General Statute 143-341(4), 146-6, 146-11, and 146-12 by the
North Carolina Department of Administration (NCDA) and the North Carolina Council of
State.
e. The approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Land Quality
Section, North Carolina Division of Land Resources (NCDLR), pursuant to the State
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (NC G.S. 113 A-50-66).
The requested Department of the Army (DA) permit will be denied if any required
State or local authorization and/or certification is denied. No DA permit will be issued until
a State coordinated viewpoint is received and reviewed by this agency. Recipients of this
notice are encouraged to furnish comments on factors of concern represented by the above
agencies directly to the respective agency, with a copy furnished to the Corps of Engineers.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment period
specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests
for public hearing shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National
Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties
listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and this worksite is not a registered property or
property listed as being eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National

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Register constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer,
and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources. Presently, unknown
archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical data may be lost or destroyed by work
under the requested permit.
The District Engineer, based on available information, is not aware that the proposed
activity will affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable
impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the
public interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts which the proposed activity may have on
the public interest requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in
each particular case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The decision
whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which it will be allowed to
occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the general balancing process. That
decision should reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important
resources. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including
the cumulative effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards and
flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use, navigation, shore
erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property
ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the
placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a permit will be denied
if the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not comply with the
Environmental Protection Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence
and any other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District
Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and
local agencies and officials; Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider
and evaluate the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be
considered by the Corps of Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or
deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts
on endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects and
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Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Comments are also used to determine the
need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the proposed
activity.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army (DA) permit will
not be made until the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or
waives State certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The NCDWQ
considers whether or not the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and
307 of the Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the DA permit serves
as application to the NCDWQ for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed
at the offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ), Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies
of such materials will be furnished to any person requesting copies upon payment of
reproduction costs.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act
certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ), Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687, on or
before March 3, 1997, Attention: Mr. John Dorney.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be
received in this office, Attention: Michael F. Bell, Washington Regulatory Field
Office, Post Office Box 1000, Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000, until 4:15 p.m.,
March 14, 1997, or telephone [phone], extension 26.

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WETLAND-ADJACENT LANDOWNERS
(R-2404 B & C)
•
PROJECT WETLAND PROPERTY OWNER(S) ADDRESS
R-2404 B Site 1 Vernon F. Lee 1431 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
M. R. Cobb. Sr. 1617 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Charles G.White 1504 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
John T. Evans 110 Cypress Rd.. Merry Hill, NC 27957
Site 2 M. R. Cobb. Sr. 1617 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Gayle M. Bonds 1549 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Naomi F. Copeland 1548 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
M. H. Hughes 1606 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Site 3 M. R. Cobb. Sr. 1617 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Howard P. Evans 1627 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Mrs.W.H. Phelps 1614 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Wilma J. Evans 1630 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Site 4 W. J. McClenny. Sr.. etal. 1637 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Helen J. Williams 1643 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
R-2404 C Site 5 Weyerhaeuser Co. P.0 Box 1291 New Bern. NC 28560
Willis A. Bass 1533 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27257
Jerry H. Coward P.C. Box 215. Merry Hill. NC 27257
Site 6 Willis A. Bass 1823 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
• Willis M. Sass 19CG US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Thompson& Co. US 13N. Wirascr. NC 27983
T.S. Gilliam. e.t.a!: 205 Gary St.. Windsor NC 27983
S;te 7 T.S. Gilliam. er.al. 205 Gary St..Windsor. NC 27983
Site 3 T.S. Gilliam. etal. 205 Gary St.. Windsor. NC 27983
Site 9 T.S. Gilliam. etal. 205 Gary St..Windscr. NC 27983
Black Rock Deli. Inc. 2235 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC 27957
Black Rocx Devei. L.F. 2225 US 17N. Merry Hill. NC'27957
J. C. Bell. Heirs 324 US 13 Bypass.Windsor. NC 279E3
Cecelia Sawyer 404 King St..Windsor. NC 27263
Site 10 T.S. Gilliam. etal. 205 Gary St.,Windsor. NC 27983
J. C. Bell. Heirs 324 US 13 Bypass. Windsor. NC 279E2
•
Sheet 29 of 30

• SUMMARY SHEET
(WatersAVetlands Impacts)
R-2404 B&C
IMPACTS(Acres) I FILL
PROJECT SITE 4 STATIONS FILL CUT DE CLEAR TOTAL (Cu Yds)
R-240413 1' 42+50 to 44+14,L&R) 0.69 - - 0.21 0.9C • 3.003.6
49+66 to 50+27(L&R) 0.16 - - 0.C6 0.22 603.3
3 52+74 to 53+16(L) 0.09 - - 0.04 0.13 277.i
4 55+17 to 55+22(R) 0.007 - - 0.093 0.01 11.8
PROJECT TOTALS 0.95 - - 0.31 1.2663,901.3
R-2404 C 5 69+28 to 7C+52;LER) 0.22 - 0.09 0.31 5.539.E
6' 75+77 to 79+ -0(R) 1.39 0.47 - C.55 _.21 15272.3
7' 39*38 to 90+7(R) 0.47 - '1'2 0.9a 6.
8' 99+7 0 to 99+98i R) 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.03 0.40 439.1
9' 102+5310 114+8,)i R) 4.72 5.76 1.99 1.7C 14.17 12.218.6
10* 1+01 to 3+33 tY6) 1.32 0.64 1.05 0.21 3 42 1.586.5
_ PROJECT TOTALS 8.74 7.19 3.17 2.67 21.77 41.367.
COMBINED TOTALS 9.69 7.19 =.17 2.98 23.02 45,298.7
Note: "L" deft)and "R" (right)equate to northside and southside. respectively; "CE"denotes
ditch effect(see cover letter); 'denotes sites (impacts>0.33 acre)for which permit drawings are
submitted: site 6 is the only site that is below headwaters
30 of go

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201.RALEIGH.N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
May 6, 1997
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000 -'
ATTENTION: Mr. Michael F. Bell, Regulatory Project Manager
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Section 404 Permit Application for Impacts to Wetlands and Waters
Resulting from the Proposed Improvements to US 17 from SR 1503 to
West of the Chowan River in Bertie County; TIP No. R-2404 B & C;
State Project No. 6.0109001T
The Department of Transportation submitted a Section 404 permit application for the
subject project on January 31, 1997. The Department of the Army Public Notice for
Action ID No. 199400838 was issued on February 13, 1997 with a published closing
date of March 14, 1997. On March 31, 1997 we received your letter, soliciting
responses from the Department to comments which had been received from state and
federal agencies during the public notice interval. The Department's responses to these
comments from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS), and the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), were submitted to you on
April 11, 1997.
Since our April 11, 1997 letter responding to these agencies' comments, the Department
has had discussions with state and federal agencies in attempts to resolve outstanding
permit-related issues at Salmon Creek (R-2404C). The Department is proposing to
widen an existing causeway and bridge (replacement of existing 2-lane bridge with
multilane structure), and the proposed widening of the causeway will neither exacerbate
existing surface water dynamics, nor will the proposed bridge structure diminish o
restrict established stream hydraulics.
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Page 2
May 6, 1997
Mr. Bell
In an attempt to address agency concerns about restoring surface hydrology at the
Salmon Creek site (ostensibly an interest in the restoration of historic, pre-causeway
patterns), the Department proposed a system of surface water storage and distribution
canals interconnected by cross pipes. Recent discussions among the Department and
agency representatives at the recent permit meeting in Raleigh left little doubt that this
proposal has been rejected by a consensus of those agencies represented at the meet-
ing. Accordingly, the Department withdraws its proposal to construct this canal system
at Salmon Creek.
In a related matter, the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) recently recommended
that the Department install three 8' X 8' box culverts in the causeway at Salmon Creek.
These box culverts were being recommended to (1) facilitate the exchange of sheet flow
across the wetland at Salmon Creek and to (2) provide for safe wildlife movements from
one side of the wetland to the other. This recommendation would result in the expendi-
ture of approximately $500,000 over and above the cost of the project as designed. In
response, the Department made a counterproposal that would result in installing two 72"
metal pipe culverts in the causeway, estimated to cost approximately $50,000-100,000.
As a result of vigorous discussions with the agency representatives at the referenced
permit meeting, the Department conceded to installing three pipe arches, with a
horizontal dimension of at least 72". Pipe arches will be installed at locations and with
invert elevations agreed upon during upcoming discussions between the Department's
Hydraulic Unit and the WRC. The anticipated cost of installing three pipe arches is
estimated at approximately $100,000-200,000.
Recent discussions were held with the FWS concerning their March 13, 1997 comments
to the Regulatory Branch (Section 404 Public Notice comments). According to the
FWS, most of the concerns raised in its March 13 letter have been satisfactorily
addressed by the Department's April 11, 1997 responses. The Department agreed to
readdress two outstanding issues: "safe and effective passage", and opportunities for
on-site mitigation. The following comments are submitted in an attempt to satisfy these
remaining FWS concerns.
In so far as the issue of "safe and effective passage" (as raised in the FWS
letter) is concerned, the Department acknowledges that its proposals should
take these issues into account during the planning and design processes.
The fact is, Departmental biologists do make recommendations for special
hydraulic crossings and conveyances when a proposal is likely to encounter
significant natural resources, i.e., rare aquatic populations and/or high
quality wetlands (recent examples of such recommendations are found in
Natural Resources Technical Reports for R-2548 and U-3449, dated March
1997). The Department's planners and designers take a pro-active position
on many of these recommendations. The Department recognizes that con-
struction at existing causeways is a matter deserving special consideration.
Therefore, the Department is supportive of convening, or participating in, an
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perspective of ecological, regulatory, transportation and public interest
policies. The Department looks forward to meeting with the FWS and other
agencies to discuss and plan for this forum.
In so far as on-site mitigation opportunities for anticipated impacts at Salmon
Creek, it is only fair to point out that the Department has historically found
that it is not economically feasible to address single-site mitigation concepts
for projects involving multiple Section 404 sites. The on-site mitigation
approach for each impact site would involve considerable effort and would
result in excessive expenditures of public funds. The Department
does attempt to find suitable sites in close proximity to proposed projects
and in some instances the Department has pursued on-site parcels very
close to sites of impact. However, the difficulties the Department has
encountered in finding "willing sellers" for potential mitigation sites strongly
suggests that the on-site approach does not yield results commensurate
with the efforts expended. The Department's compensatory mitigation thrust
has focused on large, multi-compartmental sites within basins where
impacts are anticipated. Although approved sites have not been located in
each river basin, the Department's has been making progress toward
achieving that goal.
Another issue that needs to be resolved is the question of the magnitude of impacts
anticipated to result from ditch excavation at wetland sites 8, 9 and 10. The Section 404
application estimated a lateral zone of influence ("ditch effect") that was based upon the
permit analyst's mistaken assumption that anticipated ditch depths would be only 2 feet.
The actual maximum ditch depths (bottom of ditch measured below natural ground ele-
vation) will be 6.5 feet. Although this maximum depth will occur in only a portion of the
wetlands, the calculation of revised ditch effect for the three wetland sites given below is
based upon this maximum value. Calculations of ditch effects for ditches 6.5 feet deep,
using the ellipse equation, yields a ditch effect of 89 feet. (This calculation was made
using barrier depth [d] of 6 feet, relative hydraulic conductivity [Ke ] of 0.25 for leaf loam
soils and a water balance, or drainage coefficient [q] of 0.00099.) Dwane Hinson, NRCS
SOIi scientist, was consulted during the Calculations to confirm assumptions about barrier
depth, etc. Given the length of proposed ditch excavation at each site, the revised ditch
effect (DE) values, to be substituted in Table 2, are: 0.25 ac (Site 8), 9.9 ac (Site 9), and
1.34 ac (Site 10). This results in a revised total impact from filling, clearing, excavation
and ditch effect of 30.88 acres. As a result of this recalculation the Department's pro-
posed mitigation is revised as follows:
1. The anticipated impacts to all wetlands, except for the Salmon Creek wetland (Site 6), are to be miti-
gated at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site (DSMS). It is recommended that a compensatory ratio of
2:1 be used in mitigating for the expected losses of wetlands from the construction of R-2404 B & C.
These impacts (not including Salmon Creek, Site 6) total 2.13 acres (riverine) and 26.33 acres (non-
riverine). This ratio would result in a reduction of available mitigation acreage at the DSMS of 4.26
acres (riverine) and 52.66 acres (non-riverine). If approved, the revised mitigation acreage available at
the DSMS, following mitigation for R-2404 B & C, would be 38.71 acres (riverine) and 380.7 acres
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2. Impacts to the Salmon Creek wetland should be mitigated at the Company Swamp Mitigation Bank
(CSMB). The high quality nature of this wetland would be more appropriately debited at the CSMB,
which is substantially comprised of similar wetland systems. Since the CSMB is a preservation bank,
the Department agrees to a ratio of 10:1 for replacement of the Salmon Creek wetland losses. The
2.44 acres(revised from original 2.91 acres by deleting impact that would have resulted from
construction of storage/distribution canals at Salmon Creek=0.47 acre) of losses that are anticipated
at Salmon Creek would result in a debit at CSMB of 24.40 acres. If approved,this action would result
in a revised balance at the CSMB of 640.71 acres.
In a final matter, the Department has initiated archaeological investigations that are
intended to satisfy Section 106 concerns. The results of this investigation will be made
available to the State Historic Preservation Office. Please do not hesitate to condition
the Section 404 Permit on the satisfactory completion of this important task.
The Department wants to emphasize that it is vitally interested in cooperating with the
regulatory and environmental review community in making reasonable, feasible and
practicable commitments that are intended to mitigate for impacts that result from its
proposals. Our attempts to resolve outstanding concerns are evidenced by our
November 27, 1996 response to agency concerns and comments, our January 31
permit application cover letter, and our recent April 11 and 14 letters responding to
agency concerns.
In spite of these facts, there appears to be a concerted effort by some state and federal
agencies to associate arguable environmental liabilities at the Salmon Creek site with
the proposed action, simply a widening of an existing facility. Attempts to hold the exist-
ing proposal accountable for unsubstantiated losses of ecological function at the site is
unfortunate. The Department feels that an interagency forum should be convened to
discuss implications of existing causeways as discussed above. Recommendations
from such a group could serve as the basis for transportation planning decisions on
future projects. To abruptly require the Department to redress perceived ecological
dysfuntions that were presumably caused prior to the Clean Water Act, when such
requirements have not been levied on similar projects in the past, or have only been
discussed on occasion, has the appearance of seeming arbitrary, particularly during an
era in which the partnering concept is so important to all parties.
Your thoughtful consideration of the issues presented above will be sincerely
appreciated. The Department is hopeful that final Section 401 and Section 404 permit
decisions can be made in the near future.
Sincerely,
3/7 •
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. Mike Smith, USACOE, Raleigh
Mr. John Parker, NCDEHNR-DCM, Raleigh
Mr. Terry Moore, NCDEHNR-DCM, Washington
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR-DWQ, Raleigh (Attn: Eric Galamb)
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Northside
Mr. John Hefner, USFWS, Raleigh (Attn: Kevin Moody, Howard Hall)
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS, Beaufort
Ms. Sara Winslow, NCDEHNR-DMF, Elizabeth City
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., NCDOT, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., NCDOT, Highway Design Branch
Mr. D. R. Conner, P.E., NCDOT, Division 1
Mr. M. Randall Turner, NCDOT, P & E Branch-Division 1

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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor CO H N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director April 29, 1997
Colonel Terry R. Youngbluth
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
Reference: ACTID-94-0838 NC Department of Transportation Improve US 17 SR
1503 to the Chowan River TIP No. R-2404, Bertie County, NC
Dear Colonel Youngbluth:
The State of North Carolina has completed its review pursuant to 15 CI-1(930 Subpart D,of
Corps Public Notice Action ID No. 199600838 regarding an application by The North Carolina
Department of Transportation to impact wetlands and waters for the widening of US 17 from SR 1503
eastward to 1000 meters west of the Chowan River in Bertie County, NC.
The proposed project includes approximately 7 miles of improvements including the
replacement of the bridge over Salmon Creek. A total of 5..04 acres of forested riverine wetlands
and 17.99 acres of non-riverine wetlands will be filled by the proposed project. Impacts to open
water and 2.91 acres of very high quality wetlands will occur adjacent to Salmon Creek crossing.
Based upon our review we cannot disagree with the Department of Transportation's determination
that the proposal is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program,provided the
following conditions are met:
1. A 401 Water Quality Certification is received from the NC Division of Water Quality,
and all conditions of the Certification are met.
2. All areas are properly graded and appropriate erosion control devices, measures,or
structures are used to prevent sediment from entering adjacent wetlands and watercourses.
3. A ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion is provided within 30 working days of
completion of any phase of grading on cut or filled slopes.
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4. A permanent ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion is provided on all exposed
areas within the shorter of 30 working or 120 calendar days after project completion.
5. Borrow and waste areas are not allowed in wetlands.
6. Construction staging areas are situated in uplands specifically, not in wetland
areas.
7. Mitigation for the project will be developed and conducted in coordination with the
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Natural Heritage Program,as well as the NC Wildlife
Resources Commission and the NC Division of Marine Fisheries. Mitigation should be in
kind and within the same watershed/river basin. The Natural Heritage program has
expressed concern about the mitigation as proposed in the public notice. Salmon Creek
Swamp has been identified by the Natural Heritage Program as a Priority Natural Heritage
Area. If compensatory mitigation is required due to unavoidable losses of wetlands,
protection of the Salmon Creek Swamp should be considered in the mitigation
package.
8. An archaeological survey of the project alignment is completed and reviewed by the
Division of Archives and History.
9. A CAMA Permit is received for those portions of the project that are located within
Areas of Environmental Concern, and all conditions of the Permit are met.
If you or the Department of Transportation have any questions regarding our finding or
conditions,please contact Steve Benton or Caroline Bellis,Division of Coastal Management,at
[phone]. Thank you for your consideration of the North Carolina Coastal Management
Program.
Sincerely,
Roger N. Schecter
cc: Terry Moore, Division of Coastal Management, Washington
John Parker, Permits Coordinator, Division of Coastal Management
Deborah-Sawyer, Division of Environmental Management
Patrick McClain, Division of Land Resources
David Cox, Wildlife Resources Commission
P.A. Wojciechowski, Division of Marine Fisheries
Renee Gledhill-Earley, Division of Archives and History
Linda Sewall, Division of Environmental Health

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A • •
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor E 11Jonathaan B. Howes, Secretary C
FNI Roger N. Schecter, Director
27 February 1997
Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P.E. , Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Vick:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of an
application for State approval for development of property located on US 17 at
Bridge No. 27 crossing Salmon Creek near Merry Hill in Bertie County, North
Carolina. It was received on 25 February 1997 and appears to be adequate for
processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is 11 May
1997. 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 also serve as your
notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on
or about the 75th day. Should there be any questions on this procedural change,
do not hesitate to contact me.
N.C.G.S. 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.
Sincerely,
David W. Moye
Field Representative
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TO: Jim Mulligan
Deborah Sawyer
FROM: David Moye'M
DATE: 27 February 1997
SUBJECT: Application for CAMA Major Permit and/or Dredge & Fill Permit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Bridge No. 27 crossing Salmon Creek
Bertie County, North Carolina
Attached is an application for a CAMA Major and/or a Dredge & Fill permit which was received
by me on 25 February 1997. I am considering this application complete, have acknowledged
receipt, and have begun processing.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT ]R.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201. RALEIG1 I.N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 31, 1997
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6512 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 105
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
ATTENTION: Mr. Michael Smith
Chief, Northern Section
Dear Mr. Smith:
SUBJECT: Section 404 Individual Permit Application for the Proposed Widening
of US 17 from SR 1503 to West of the Chowan River; Bertie County; TIP
No. R-2404 B & C; State Project No. 6.019001T
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to improve
approximately 7.2 miles of US 17 in Bertie County from SR 1503 to approximately 1000
meters west of the Chowan River. The department has divided the project into two
sections (for funding and construction management purposes), identified as R-2404B
(from SR 1503 to east of NC 45 at Midway) and R-2404C (from east of NC 45 at
Midway to approximately 1000 meters west of the Chowan River). However, a single
permit application is being submitted for both sections combined. The anticipated
construction let dates for these two sections are June 1997 (R-2404C) and June 1998
(R-2404B).
Immediately east of the subject project, improvements to US 17 from
approximately 1000 meters west of the Chowan River to US 17 Business, east of
Edenton (R-2512 A & B), were recently permitted by the Department of the Army
(Permit# 199400991) and are presently under construction. Improvements to US 17
from US 17 Business, east of Edenton, to the existing 4-lane section in Hertford (R-
2208A) are also under way (Permit# 199401492).
Purpose and Need
Legislative & Executive Mandates: In 1989 the North Carolina General Assembly
enacted the Highway Trust Fund which mandated that all of US 17 be upgraded to a
multi-lane transportation facility. US 17 is identified in Governor Hunt's Transportation
2001 plan as a "key economic development highway." The planned Improvements to
the US 17 corridor in Bertie County are consistent with and are directly related to North
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Transportation 2001. Since major segments of US 17 have already been widened, or
are presently under construction, the only unimproved portions in northeastern North
Carolina (from south of Williamston to the Virginia border) lie in Bertie County.
Completion of the subject projects (and the Windsor Bypass, scheduled for a "post-year"
letting) will result in a multi-lane continuum of US 17 through the region.
Major Intrastate Highway: US 17 is identified as an important transportation facility in
the intrastate system, functioning as the state's major north-south route east of 1-95.
The highway provides important linkage to major east-west routes, i.e., US 64, which
serve the coastal communities. Upon completion, the state-wide multi-lane upgrade of
the US 17 corridor will provide a modified expressway mode of surface travel from
South Carolina to Virginia, including an important direct link with the state port at
Wilmington.
Major Hurricane Evacuation Route: US 17 also serves as one of two primary hurricane
evacuation routes for coastal North Carolina. Currently, sections of US 17 in the study
area are below hurricane storm surge elevation and could be overtopped during major
storm events. Therefore, one of the purposes of the subject project is to improve
roadbed elevation and hydraulic capacity.
Safety & Efficiency: Another important objective to be achieved in upgrading the existing
facility is to enhance safety and travel efficiency through design upgrades. The increase
in carrying capacity that will result from the addition of travel lanes will enhance traffic
safety by a reduction in congestion, and will result in less delays in the transport of
people, goods and services.
Economic Spin-off Economic development is an important potential derivative of the
proposed improvements to US 17. When completed, the multi-lane US 17 corridor will
provide a safe and efficient, multi-lane transportation corridor between South Carolina
and Virginia with direct access to the port in Wilmington. It is logical to assume that a
multi-lane US 17 will experience an increase in commercial traffic. US 17 also provides
an important link between North Carolina beaches and population centers located
inland. For this reason, the new multi-lane facility is likely to be used by increasing
numbers of travelers enroute to vacation destinations. The growth of tourism and the
enhanced capacity of the new highway system for moving goods and services efficiently
will undoubtedly spawn development along the route. Increases in tourism that are
projected in the foreseeable future will expose increasing numbers of leisure travelers to
historical, cultural, recreational and commercial points of interest along the route. These
tangible benefits to the economies of communities clustered along US 17 are particularly
important in a region characterized by economic underdevelopment.
NEPA Documentation
A State Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) study was initiated by
the department in early 1990 for the proposed improvements to US 17 from west of
Windsor to the Chowan River. This original study identified two reasonable & feasible

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build alternatives; an "improve existing", as well as a "new location" alternative, which
would bypass Windsor to the south. Based upon comments received on the SDEIS, it
was decided that additional study was needed to examine other (bypass) alternatives,
both north and south, including crossovers. This decision led to the initiation of a
Supplemental SDEIS study for the Windsor Bypass. With the exception of a new
location alternative at Midway, everything east of SR 1503 was presented in the SDEIS
as "improve existing". This portion of the project was determined to be independent of
any alternative that might be selected for the Windsor Bypass. Since the SDEIS
provided sufficient evidence and analyses for determining that the preparation of a Final
EIS would not be required for the project east of SR 1503, a FONSI was prepared and
was circulated on February 27, 1995.
Alternatives Analysis
• No-Build: While the No-Build concept would result in the least damage to the
environment, it could not accomplish the intended purposes and needs of the
project, which include the establishment of a multi-lane intrastate highway for
improved traffic capacity, enhanced hurricane evacuation capabilities and increased
economic potential for northeastern North Carolina. Accordingly, this alternative was
eliminated from further study.
• Transportation System Management (TSM): This alternative, examined in the
SDEIS, evaluated low-cost attempts to maximize the efficiency of the existing
highway by examining the potential for upgrading intersections, improved
signalization and upgrading of parallel and/or circumferential routes. It was
determined that while TSM improvements at intersections in Windsor would result in
localized short-term traffic relief in the Windsor area, they would not meet the long-
range regional planning goals of US 17. TSM alternatives would not improve the
existing facility to the design standards reflective of an intrastate corridor, a principal
north-south route, or a major hurricane evacuation route.
• Multi-Modal Alternatives: Transportation concepts such as ride-sharing, satellite
parking, high occupancy vehicle lanes on existing roads and mass transit were
addressed, but since the proposed project is highly rural and such concepts have
been found to be effective only in urbanized areas with populations over 200,000,
this alternative was dismissed as being impracticable.
• Bypass of Midway: Preliminary alternatives included a north and south bypass
route around Midway as the only "new location" routes to be studied east of SR
1503. Due to wetland and biotic community impacts. the southern bypass was
dropped from further consideration. The northern bypass of Midway and an improve
existing concept through Midway were retained as reasonable and feasible
alternatives in the SDEIS. Based upon a range of factors including relocatees,
wetlands, prime farmland, input from citizens during public hearings, and cost, the
Midway bypass concept has been dropped from further consideration.

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Recommended Alternative: The improve existing alternative, including widening
US 17 through Midway, was selected as the recommended alternative for R-
2404B & C. Widening of the existing facility was found to be the most practicable
alternative when contrasted with alternatives that included either of two bypass
alternatives at Midway (see above).
Table 1. Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Resources by Recommended Alternative
AFFECTED RESOURCE ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
Recommended Alternative
Costs
Right of Way/Utility Relocation $2,278,000
Construction $15,300,000
Total $17,578,000
Relocatees
Residences 11
Businesses 5
Churches 0
Historic Properties (National Registry, or Candidates) 0
Hazardous Sites (Potential UST Sites) 3
Stream Crossings* 4
Wetlands (acres)**
Riverine 5.04
Non-riverine 17.99
Protected Species 0
Prime Farmland (acres) 34
* Two perennial and two intermittent; **Values reflect impacts due to fill (9.69 acres), mechanized clearing
(2.98 acres) and cut (10.36 acres)
Preliminary Design
Beginning at SR 1503 (western terminus) and heading east, US 17 will be
widened from the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided facility with a 46-foot
median, including four-foot paved shoulders outside and two-foot paved shoulders
inside. This four-lane divided section will continue to approximately one mile west of NC
45 at Midway where the improvements will transition from the four-lane divided section
to a five-lane curb and gutter section. A five-lane shoulder section will be used through
the Salmon Creek bottom. From east of the Salmon Creek bottom to the project's
eastern terminus (approximately 1000 meters west of the Chowan River) the design will
transition to a four-lane divided roadway with a 46-foot median.
Section 7 Issues
The only federally protected species listed for Bertie County by the Fish and
Wildlife Service is the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). The
only historic data available indicates that at least one colony occurred in Bertie County,
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abandoned according to records at the Natural Heritage Program. All suitable habitat
(per Henry, 1989) within 0.5 mile of the proposed project were searched (on foot) to
determine if nesting-size trees are located in these areas. Although small parcels of
pine-dominated canopy with nesting-sized trees were located, subsequent searches
confirmed that the red-cockaded woodpecker is not present in the study area of R-2404
B & C, and will not be effected by the proposed improvements to US 17.
Historic Properties
As noted in Table 1, no National Register-listed, or candidates for National
Registry will be impacted by the proposed improvements to US 17 from SR 1503 to
approximately 1000 meters west of the Chowan River.
Impacts To Waters of the U.S.
Impacts to wetlands will occur at 10 sites and surface water impacts will occur at
4 of these same sites, 2 perennial (Sites 1 and 6) and 2 intermittent (Sites 3 and 7)
drainages. Impacts to wetlands will result from footprint fills, mechanized clearing in
wetlands, and as a result of grading and excavation for a roadside drainage ditch
(wetland sites 8, 9 and 10). Of the 10 wetland sites where impacts will occur, only site 6
is considered by consensus to be a "high quality" wetland. This site, the Salmon Creek
bottomland, is a relatively narrow (+/- 400 meter wide) surface water-driven system. At
present, based upon the distribution of standing water in the wetland on both sides of
the road, the existing causeway with an approximately 30 meter wide hydraulic opening
does not appear to be preventing hydrological exchange. Plans are to replace the
existing bridge with a wider structure to accommodate the additional three traffic lanes.
The hydraulic opening of the new structure will be larger than the existing opening.
Since the project is a widening, only minimal encroachment into wetlands will
occur at each of the 10 wetland sites. Overhead Utility lines are arrayed parallel to the
existing alignment throughout the project. A substantial portion of the wetland impacts
at each of the 10 sites will occur within the powerline right of way. Consequently, much
of the impacts will occur at sites which have been subjected to long term disturbances.
Effect of Grading/Excavation on Wetlands: As indicated, three wetland sites
will be impacted by grading and/or excavation (Sites 8, 9 and 10). The estimated
collateral impacts to adjacent wetlands from the grading at sites 8, 9 and 10 has been
estimated from previous work in Chowan and Perquimans Counties. The perimeter of
the zone of influence from the excavation, which is dependent to a large extent upon
hydraulic conductivity (permeability) of the soil, depth to water in proposed ditch, and
final invert elevation, was used to estimate an areal quantity to record as a presumptive
impact (see Table 2). Soils at wetland sites 9 and 10 are mapped as Leaf Loam.
Published hydraulic conductivity (permeability) values for Leaf Loam is in the range
0.06-2.0 inches per hour (measured to depths of 4-5 feet). Discussions with local NRCS
staff confirms that in order to replicate a similar ditch effect, ditch placement in Leaf
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Portsmouth Loam series soils. These latter soil series were the soils involved in the
Roadside Ditch Impact Study (for the) US 17 Widening Hertford to Edenton (in) Chowan
and Perquimans Counties (Environmental Services, Inc., April 1995), and a related
supplemental study (Environmental Services, Inc., December 1996). Since there is
likely to be a less pronounced "ditch effect" from the proposed grading and excavation in
the Leaf Loam soils than was computed for Roanoke Silt Loam and Portsmouth Loam,
and based upon informal discussions with Mr. Dwayne Henson (NRCS), the Department
proposes a 50 foot lateral zone of influence as the "ditch effect" at wetland sites 8, 9 and
10. Based upon this recommendation, the calculated ditch effect impacts at each of the
three wetlands is 0.13, 1.99 and 1.05 acres, respectively. This, of course is added to
the area of direct impact from the grading and excavation (See Table 2).
Table 2 provides a site-by-site inventory of wetlands to be impacted by the
project, including community types, relative quality and the type of impact (i.e., clearing,
filling or excavation).
Table 2. Waters of the U.S. Impacted by R-2404 B & C: Size, Community and Quality
Site Type of Impact (Acres) Community Quality Index
Fill Clear Cut +DE Total
1 0.69 0.21 - - 0.90 PF01 (R) FS 3-WQ 3-WH 3 = 9
2 0.16 0.06 - - 0.22 PF04/01 (R) FS 3-WQ 3-WH 3 = 9
3 0.09 0.04 - - 0.13 PF01/04 (R) FS 3-WQ 3-WH 3 = 9
4 0.007 0.003 - - 0.01 PSS1 (R) FS 2-WQ 1-WH 1 = 4
SUBTOTAL(R-2404B) 1.26
NCDOT Project R-2404B -. - -
y NCDOT Project R-2404C
5 0.22 0.09 - - 0.31 PF01/4(R) FS 3-WQ 3-WH 3 = 9
6 1.89 0.55 0.47* - 2.91 PF01/06 (R) FS 4-WQ 4-WH 5 = 13
7 0.47 0.09 - - 0.56 PF04/01 (R) FS 3-WQ 3-WH 3 = 9
8 0.12 0.03 0.12 0.13 0.40 PF01/04 (NR) FS 1-WQ 1-WH 1 = 3
9 4.72 1.70 5.76 1.99 14.17 PF04/01 (NR) FS 1-WQ 2-WH 3 = 6
10 1.32 0.21 0.84 1.05 3.42 PF04/01 (NR) FS 1-WQ 2-WH 1 = 4
SUBTOTAL (R-2404C) 21.77
TOTAL (R-2404 B &C) 23.03
Note: Values given are in acre(s); "+DE" denotes "ditch effect; values given for clearing are based upon
Method III (10 feet beyond slope-stake line); PF01, PF04 and PF06 denote Palustrine
Forested Broad-leaved Deciduous, Palustrine Forested Needle-leafed Evergreen, and Palustrine
Forested Deciduous; SS denotes scrub-shrub; R and NR denote Riverine and Non-Riverine,
respectively; Quality Index explained below; * impact for hydro-storage ditches at Salmon Creek
Quality Index: Each wetland was evaluated and was given a composite score based
upon its opportunity to perform each of the functional attributes and its presumed
effectiveness (based upon field and map assessments) in fulfilling each attribute.
Functional attributes selected are those which are widely viewed as the most important
among resource agencies (flood storage, water quality and wildlife habitat).
1. Flood Storage: Is wetland part of a larger system which is positioned in the
landscape to receive surface flows from the adjoining landscape or from overbank
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? (score, FS 3-5, dependent upon size, positioning and topography of site) Or is
wetland located in an interstream flat, dependent upon ground water (and rainfall)
sources of hydrology ? (score, FS 1-3, dependent upon distance to closest stream
system, or inputs from adjacent agricultural lands).
2. Water Quality Mitigation: Is wetland positioned in the landscape to intercept surface
runoff from agricultural lands, highways or other development, and does it display
suitable topography and vegetation to hold and trap particles and retain toxins ?
(score, WQ 3-5, depending on positioning, shape and vegetation) Or, is wetland a
flat expanse without opportunity to receive and without topographic relief to hold
particles and toxins ? (score, WQ 1-3, depending upon the proximity to drainage
ditches from farms, etc.)
3. Wildlife Corridor/Habitat: Is wetland part of a larger, unbroken, riparian corridor
which provides opportunity for the movement of wildlife species ? (score, WH 3-5,
depending on how much fragmentation exists and the composition of the canopy
and understory) Or, is wetland part of a non-riparian system ? (score WH 1-3,
depending on whether community is fragmented and to what extent)
Mitigation
Based upon the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of the
Army and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which was executed on February
6, 1990, a process of verification and accountability for impacts to wetlands has been
put in place. Essentially, the process demands that a proposal must be able to
demonstrate that all reasonable steps have been taken to avoid impacts to wetlands
(and waters) to the maximum extent practicable, and, where prospective impacts have
been demonstrated to be unavoidable, evidence that all reasonable steps have been
taken to minimize impacts to these wetlands (and waters) must be demonstrated; and,
where appropriate, compensation for the unavoidable loss of wetlands is required.
• Avoidance: Given that the proposed action is the widening of an existing highway
and that "improve existing" concepts usually result in much less impacts to natural
resources, and given that wetlands are positioned immediately adjacent to the
existing facility, it is fair to conclude that, short of a no-build alternative, the proposal
fulfills the avoidance requirement to the maximum extent practicable.
• Minimization: Close scrutiny of the ten wetlands which will be impacted by the
project reveals that the size of the wetland is approximately the same on the north
and south sides of the alignment (See plan sheets previously provided). Discussions
during the interagency field review and during bi-monthly permit meetings
referenced a potential minimization opportunity on the north side of US 17 at Salmon
Creek. However, it turns out that the focus of these discussions may have
distracted the group from the fact that an upland is also located on the south side of
the roadway i.e., the area east and west of the small access road which lies on the
west side of the creek. This service road will be slightly relocated, but access will be
maintained because local fire departments use the area for filling pumper trucks at
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site. Dimensionally, this area is only slightly smaller than the upland area located in
the northeast quadrant of the creek crossing. However, disregarding the upland site
in the southwest quadrant, the Department revealed that shifting the proposed
alignment at Salmon Creek from the south side to the north side would result in a net
savings to wetlands of only approximately 0.52 acres from fills, but the shift would
require the relocation of a major powerline easement. This would necessitate
mechanized clearing of approximately 1.2 acres of bottomland to accommodate the
relocated power line easement, resulting in a net loss of wetland functions. Another
concern raised by the agencies, particularly the Regulatory Branch, is that of
reestablishing hydrological exchanges in the wetland on either side of US 17. In
order to achieve a more balanced hydrological exchange between the two wetland
fragments, the Department has agreed to an innovative hydraulic approach that
would establish a full hydrological surcharge at the causeway-wetland interfaces
throughout the entire bottomland (see Figure). This design feature which employs
four storage ditches, one in each quadrant, would insure that hydrological
equilibrium is established on either side of US 17 by connecting opposing ditches by
a cross pipe under the roadway.
The Department has further agreed to construct a shoulder section through the
Salmon Creek bottoms, and to limit median dimensions to 46 feet in the four-lane
divided sections of the project that pass through other wetlands. Furthermore, all fill
slopes in wetlands will be held to 2:1 unless guard rails are required and it can be
shown that a flatter fill slope. not requiring a guard rail, would result in lateral fill
encroachments similar to the 2:1 fill slope with guard rail.
Note: Please refer to the attached November 27, 1996 letter from the Department to
the Corps of Engineers for additional information regarding avoidance/minimization
explanations & commitments in response to specific agency concerns.
• Compensation: In spite of all efforts to avoid and minimize impacts to wetlands and
waters, a total of 5.04 acres of riverine and 17.99 acres of nonriverine wetlands will
be impacted by the subject project. All wetland sites lie within the Chowan River
basin.
The department acknowledges its responsibility to provide suitable
compensatory mitigation and therefore makes the following mitigation proposal.
1. The anticipated impacts to all wetlands, except for the Salmon Creek wetland (Site
6), are to be mitigated at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site (DSMS). It is
recommended that a compensatory ratio of 2:1 be used in mitigating for the
expected losses of wetlands from the construction of R-2404 B & C. These impacts
(not including Salmon Creek, Site 6) total 2.13 acres (riverine) and 17.99 acres (non-
riverine). This ratio would result in a reduction of available mitigation acreage at the
DSMS of 4.26 acres (riverine) and 35.98 acres (non-riverine). If approved, the
revised mitigation acreage available at the DSMS, following mitigation for R-2404 B
& C, would be 38.71 acres (riverine) and 397.38 acres (non-riverine). Upon

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completion of the DSMS implementation, the Department will provide the Regulatory
Branch a platt, depicting metes and bounds of the portions of the DSMS designated
for the subject projects' mitigation.
2. Impacts to the Salmon Creek wetland should be mitigated at the Company Swamp
Mitigation Bank (CSMB). The high quality nature of this wetland would be more
appropriately debited at the CSMB, which is substantially comprised of similar
wetland systems. Since the CSMB is a preservation bank, the Department agrees
to a ratio of 10:1 for replacement of the Salmon Creek wetland losses. The 2.91
acres of losses that are anticipated at Salmon Creek would result in a debit at CSMB
of 29.10 acres. If approved, this action would result in a revised balance at the
CSMB of 30,464.86 habitat units (= 636.01 acres). This bank was established at a
substantial public expenditure as a cooperative effort among several state, federal
and private conservation agencies: the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the
North Carolina Department of Transportation, the (U.S.) Fish and Wildlife Service,
and the Nature Conservancy. The Department feels very strongly that it is entirely
appropriate to utilize this mitigation bank when impacts to high quality riverine
systems occur in or near the Roanoke River basin in northeastern North Carolina,
recent comments from the Fish and Wildlife Service notwithstanding. Permits for
major highway improvement projects have been approved recently (R-2112B and R-
2512 B & C), each of which authorized mitigation for high quality wetlands at the
CSMB. Wetlands that were mitigated at the CSMB for two of these projects (R-2512
B & C) is also located in the Chowan River basin.
The department requests that this (these) project(s) be authorized by a Section
404 permit. A Department of the Army permit application (Eng Form 4345, dated Feb
94) and a set of drawings depicting wetland boundaries are provided as attachments.
The Department is concurrently applying to the Division of Coastal Management for a
CAMA Major Development Permit for the Salmon Creek crossing. Authorization from
the U.S. Coast Guard will not be required for the Salmon Creek bridge replacement
(See attached letter). Since a portion of this project (R-2404C) is scheduled for a June
1997 construction letting, the department respectfully requests that the public notice
process be initiated at the soonest possible opportunity.
If you have questions or comments, please call Mr. M. Randall Turner at (919)
482-7977.
Sincere! ,
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
HFV/mrt
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Mike Bell, USACOE, Washington

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Mr. John Parker, NCDEHNR-DCM, Raleigh
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR-DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC, Northside
Mr. John Hefner, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS, Beaufort
Ms. Sara Winslow, NCDEHNR-DMF, Elizabeth City
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., NCDOT, Program Development Branch
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., NCDOT, Roadway Design Unit
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., NCDOT, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., NCDOT, Structure Design Unit
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., NCDOT, Design Branch
Mr. D. R. Conner, P.E., NCDOT, Division 1
Mr. M. Randall Turner, NCDOT, P & E Branch-Division 1

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SUMMARY SHEET
(Waters/Wetlands Impacts)
R-2404 B&C
IMPACTS(Acres) I FILL
PROJECT SITE# STATIONS FILL CUT DE CLEAR TOTAL (Cu Yds)
R-24048 1* 42+50 to 44+14(L&R) 0.69 - - 0.21 0.90 3.003.6
2 49+66 to 50+27(L&R) 0.16 - - 0.06 0.22 603.3
3 52+74 to 53+16(L) 0.09 - - 0.04 0.13 277.1
4 55+17 to 55+22(R) 0.007 - - 0.003 0.01 11.8
PROJECT TOTALS 0.95 - - 0.31 1.26 3,901.3
R-2404 C 5 69+28 to 70+52(L&R) 0.22 - - 0.09 0.31 5.639.5
6* 75+77to 79+80(R) 1.89 0.47 - 0.55 2.91 15.372.3
7* 89+38 to 90+07(R) 0.47 - - 0.09 0.56 6.111.3
8* 99+70 to 99+98(R) 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.03 0.40 439.1
9* 102+53to 114+80(R) 4.72 5.76 1.99 1.70 14.17 12.218.6
10* 1+01 to 3+33(Y6) 1.32 0.34 1.05 0.21 3.42 1.586.6
PROJECT TOTALS 8.74 7.19 3.17 2.67 21.77 41,367.4
COMBINED TOTALS 9.69 7.19 3.17 2.98 23.03 45,268.7
Note: "L" (left)and "R" (right)equate to northside and southside, respectively; "DE" denotes
ditch effect(see cover letter); *denotes sites(impacts>0.33 acre)for which permit drawings are
submitted; site 6 is the only site that is below headwaters

STATE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETr JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201.RALEIGH.N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
November 27, 1996
Mr. Michael F. Bell, Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Subject: Responses to Agency Questions/Concerns for: Proposed Improvements
to US 17 from west of the Chowan River to SR 1504 in Bertie County; TIP No.
R-2404 B & C; State Project No. 6.019001T
Dear Mr. Bell:
A number of questions, comments and/or concerns were voiced by one or more
of the state and federal agency staff who attended the recent interagency field review of
the subject project. These issues have been examined by Departmental staff and the
following responses are being submitted for your consideration. Recall that the more
substantial issues such as (1) the possible relocation of bridge to the north side at
Salmon Creek, (2) curb and gutter section vs. shouldar section at Salmon Creek, and
(3) bridging of entire Salmon Creek bottomland were examined at the last monthly
permit meeting for the Northern Section held in Raleigh on October 17, 1996. The
Department is making a good faith effort to resolve any possible conflicts with
jurisdictional issues prior to submitting permit applications.
In this regard, it is very important that the Department receive your responses, if
any, to the contents of this letter, as soon as possible. The schedule for submitting the
permit application dictates that your feed-back be received NLT December 9, 1996.
Your cooperation in this critical matter will be appreciated.
Agency Concerns/NCOOT Responses
Water Quality
1. In curb andgutter sections, energy dissipators should be used at points of
discharge to mitigate against erosion in adjacent wetlands.
Response: Energy diss/pators, In the form of stone placed at the outfall, will
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be used at all outfalls In wetland areas throughout project.
2. Can scupper discharge of water at Salmon Creek be eliminated in favor of
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Response: No. Based upon the topography at the site, basins would have
to be Installed within the wetland boundaries. Furthermore, the costs and risk
to motorist safety associated with this off-site discharge methodology cannot
be Justified by the resource classification, given the fact that this option has
been traditionally reserved for only the most sensitive water resources. The
Best Usage Classification for Salmon Creek Is C NSW While the Department
recognizes the importance of this stream ecologically, Including Its role as
essential habitat for anadromous and resident fish populations, extraordinary
measures such as remote discharge of storm water from bridge surfaces must
be reserved for those best usage classification which are considered to be the
most sensitive watersheds, i.e., High Quality Waters, Outstanding Resource
Waters, Primary Nursery Areas, certain Water Supply watersheds, etc. Failure
to discriminate among the classes of water resources when advocating
measures designed to provide appropriate water quality safeguards is to
disregard the rationale behind establishing stricter safeguards for higher
quality watersheds. The Department also recognizes that nutrient sensitive
watersheds require restrictions on nutrient Inputs, but it is only fair to
acknowledge that run-off from bridge surfaces cannot be compared to
agricultural run-off. The Department will take soil samples to determine plant
groundcover nutritional requirements to insure that excess nitrates and
phosphates are not introduced to stream from surface runoff.
1. From the standpoint of water quality concerns, why can't a shoulder section be
used of Salmon Creek crossing, in lieu of curb and gutter section ?
Response: The Department agrees to modify the existing design,
• which calls fora curb & gutter section through the Salmon Creek
community. At the request of the agencies, a shoulder section will be
built at Salmon Creek.
2. Where opportunity presents itself, stormwater should always be directed to adjacent
wetland rather than to live stream. Discharge points need to be corrected where
direct stream discharges can be avoided.
Response: Except for scupper discharges from the Salmon Creek
bridge, all drainage outfalls, where practical, will be discharged into
grassed ditches before reaching live streams. Furthermore, a change
from a curb & gutter to a shoulder section at Salmon Creek will also help
mitigate against pollutants entering stream system.
3. Can bridge at Salmon Creek be built with two spans instead of the proposed three
1 spans, or in the three span design can interior bents be kept out of the stream ?
Response: Span lengths are dictated by structural and hydraulic
design constraints and are based substantially on total length of crossing
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While it may be possible to engineer a two span-crossing at Salmon
Creek, the resulting costs, including long-term maintenance liabilities,
should require substantial Justification. Furthermore, a two-span crossing
would dictate that support bents be located near mid-channel. The
present three-span design calls for bent locations on either side of mid-
channel, well away from the deepest portion of the stream. Normally, this
arrangement Is most attractive to managers of such resources as
fisheries and public trust.
Fish and Wildlife
1. When old structure is removed can the unnecessary abutment fills be removed to
allow more horizontal distance for animal movements between new bridge
abutments and stream channel ?
Response: Yes. Excess abutment fills wi/I be removed to Insure that
adequate streamside space is available for animal movements.
2. In-stream construction moratorium will be enforced between February 15 and
September 30 of any year at Salmon Creek.
Response: The Department acknowledges the validity of an in-stream
construction moratorium at Salmon Creek and fully Intends to comply with
its restrictions.
3. Can bridge at Salmon Creek be built with two spans instead of the proposed three
spans, or in the three span design can interior bents be kept out of the stream
channel ?
Response: See response 3 under "Water Quality"above.
Avoidance/Minimization
1. Why can't bridge be shifted north at Salmon Creek to take advantage of upland in
northeast quadrant ?
Response: The proposed design (shoulder section, widen to south)
will result in the discharge of fills into 1.9 acres of wetland at Salmon
Creek. A shift of the bridge to the north, taking full advantage of the
upland berm in the northeast quadrant would result in impacts to 1.38
acres. In either Instance, a requirement to clear 10 feet beyond the
slope-stake line (clearing method 3) would result In an additional f/- 0.3
acre of impacts. However, a shift of the bridge to the north side would
require that an existing powerllne be relocated northward. The relocated
powerllne easement will result in 1.2 acres of Impacts to Salmon Creek
bottomlands through mechanized clearing. Consequently, a net loss of
0.68 acre of wetland would result from the suggested shift of the bridge

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alignment and additional right of way would have to be purchased. Even
assuming that the shift could be achieved without a full utility corridor
realignment, say only half of the utility corridor would have to be moved,
their would still be a net loss of wetland functions.
2. If bridge is shifted north (at Salmon Creek), bridge length on east side of creek
should be extended to Station 79+37.84 to maximize avoidance/minimization efforts
on east side of Salmon Creek.
Response: See response above.
3. What is proposed median width of roadway ?
Response: The only median section within the project occurs east of
Salmon Creek and extends to eastern terminus of project. Median width
through all wetlands will be held to 14 meters (46 feet).
4. What clearing method will be used on project ?
Response: Clearing Method 3 will be needed on project to insure that
fill slopes and erosion control devices are properly maintained during life
of construction project.
5. Consideration must be given to spanning of entire Salmon Creek wetland. If not
practicable, consideration must be given to installation of cross-pipes throughout
causeway to facilitate hydrological exchange between north and south sides.
Response: As reported to you at the October 17 permit meeting In
Raleigh, the cost of bridging the entire wetland at Salmon Creek will
result in additional expenditures of$5.5 million* Since the total project
cost (as proposed) is estimated to be $11. 7 million, spanning the entire
wetland system would bring the total project cost to $17.2 million, or an
Increase of 47% above projected costs. Obviously, the Department feels
that such expenditure is Impracticable given the benefits to be derived, a
projected savings of +/- 1.5 acres of wetlands.
Since spanning the entire wetland is presumably impracticable (based
upon the information provided above), the Department has considered
• methods to restore hydrological continuity between the two sides of the
bottomland. Although Installing cross-pipes has been suggested, the
Department feels that this may not be the best way to achieve the
hydrological goal. Furthermore, maintenance problems associated with
keeping cross-pipes open over time and the added complication of
potential settling of the causeway, suggests that this method may be
inherently unattractive.
'Note:Mitigation costs not added;plans are to recommend mitigation at existing mitigation site

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The Department Is willing to propose the installation of a system of
open canals running parallel to the toe of the roadway fill on both sides of
the causeway. This open water canal system, would terminate short of
Salmon Creek; however the two canal segments on either side of the
creek would be connected via a single pipe culvert so that a hydrological
continuum would be maintained along the interfaces of both sides of the
wetland(north and south). The identical canal and pipe configuration
would be employed on the east and west sides of Salmon Creek. There
would be no other outlets. In other words, the system would dead-end at
or near the wetland-upland boundaries east and west of the creek. (See
attached drawing)
1. What type of fill slopes are being used in wetland areas ?
Response: As a general rule, 2:1 fill slopes are used in wetland areas.
However, when 2:1 fill slope would require guardrail for public safety,
flatter fill slopes (3:1, 4:1, etc.) may result in equivalent wetland
encroachment because the guardrail section requires a wider shoulder
point-to-shoulder point dimension. In this project only 2:1 fill slopes, or
their equivalent will be used at wetland crossings.
Thank you fcr the time spent in the review of this project, both in the field and
during thoughtful consideration of the Department's attempts to be a full partner on
matters that relate to the environment. Please contact M. Randall Turner at (919) 482-
7977 if you need additional information or if you wish to discuss any issue further.
Si r ,
. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
HFV/mrt
Attachment
cc: Mr. Eric Galamb, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, WRC
Mr. David Moye, DCM
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Howard Hall, FWS
Ms. Sara Winslow, DMF
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., NCDOT
Mr. Marshall Clawson, P.E., NCDOT
Mr. Davidian Byrd, NCDOT
Mr. W.D. Johnson, NCDOT
Mr. R.M. Girolami, P.E., NCDOT •
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Mr. M. Randall Turner, Environmental Officer
Planning & Environmental Branch - Division 1
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 1405
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27906-1405
Dear Mr. Turner:
This is in response to your letter dated June 25, 1996, inquiring
as to whether a bridge permit will be required for the
construction of a new replacement bridge over Salmon Creek, mile
7 .0, at Mill Landing, North Carolina.
Since the creek is not subject to tidal influence, or susceptible
to use by interstate or foreign commerce, it meets the criteria
set forth in Section 107 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of
1982. This section of the Act exempts such waterways from Coast
Guard bridge permit requirements. Therefore, a Coast Guard
bridge permit will not be required for the construction of the
bridge across Salmon Creek.
The fact that a Coast Guard permit is not required does not
relieve you of the responsibility for compliance with the
requirements of any other Federal, State, or local agency who may
have jurisdiction over any aspect of the project.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact
Ms. Linda Gilliam, Bridge Management Specialist, at (757 )
398-6227.
Sincerely,
ANN B. DEATON
Chief, Bridge Administration Section
By direction of the Commander
Fifth Coast Guard District

State of North Carolina
Department of Environs- eht,
Health and Natural Resources ArriA
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E 1---I N
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
THROUGH: Terry Moore10'
FROM: David Moye�c(--
DATE: 27 February 1997
SUBJECT: NC DOT Bridge #27 in Bertie County CAMA Major Application LUP Review
The proposed project involves the replacement of an existing ±33.5' wide by ±141.5'
long two lane bridge with an ±70.8' wide by ±147.6' long five lane bridge in Bertie County on
US 17 at the Salmon Creek crossing near Merry Hill, North Carolina. The Public Trust Area is
the AEC involved.
The project comes under the auspices of the May 1990 CRC certified Bertie County, North
Carolina Land Use Plan (LUP) update. Based upon my review of the LUP, the project appears
to be consistent with this Land Use Plan.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources AlnyrviA
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim Mulligan
Deborah Sawyer
FROM: David Moye)im
DATE: 27 February 1997
SUBJECT: Application for CAMA Major Permit and/or Dredge & Fill Permit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Bridge No. 27 crossing Salmon Creek
Bertie County, North Carolina
Attached is an application for a CAMA Major and/or a Dredge & Fill permit which was received
by me on 25 February 1997. I am considering this application complete, have acknowledged
receipt, and have begun processing.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRErr JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201,RALEIGH,N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 31, 1997
T. S. Gilliam, et. al.
205 Gaily Street AA cc`1
Wndsor, N.C. 27983
Dear Landowner:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be improving US 17 in
Bertie County from SR 1503 to 1000 meters west of the Chowan River. This work
includes replacement of the Salmon Creek Bridge. Salmon Creek is a designated Area
of Environmental Concern (AEC), consequently the work proposed will require the
approval of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) under provisions of the Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA). One of the prerequisites to this approval is that
adjacent riparian landowners be given an opportunity to approve (or disapprove) of the
proposal.
The attached form is submitted to insure that you, an adjacent riparian
landowner, have an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Engineering drawings
that depict the proposed work are also provided for your information. Approved erosion
control methods will be used and the work will take place totally within property under
the control of the NCDOT. If you have no objections to the proposal, please return the
form with your response within 30 days to this office. If you do have objections to the
project, please forward your comments to:
Mr. Terry Moore,District Manager
N.C.Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
43 Washington Square Mall
Washington,N.C. 27889
Thank you for your cooperation.
Si er
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H. Franklin Vick, PE., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Terry Moore, DCM
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ADJACENT RIPARIAN LANDOWNER STATEMENT
(Bertie: Replace Salmon Creek Bridge)
General Statute 113-229 requires that riparian landowners with property
adjoining a proposed development in an Area of Environmental Concern be given thirty
(30) days in which to comment on the proposed development. This form allows the
adjacent riparian landowner to express either: (1) that he objects to the project; or, (2)
that he does not object and desires to waive his/her right to the 30-day period so that
the processing of the application can progress more rapidly. Of course, the adjacent
riparian landowner need not sign this form at all if he/she so chooses. No response
within 10 days following receipt of this letter and form will be construed to mean
the adjacent riparian landowner has no objections.
I, am an adjacent riparian property owner
and am aware of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's plans for replacing
the bridge over Salmon Creek on US 17, as part of the overall improvements to US 17
in Bertie County. I am further aware that this work will occur in one or more AEC's and
therefore will require authorization from the Division of Coastal Management in
accordance with CAMA.
I have no objection to the project as presently proposed and
hereby waive that right of objection as provided in General
Statute 113-229
I have objections to the project as presently proposed and
my comments are attached
Signature of Adjacent Riparian Landowner
Date: - /3 -91

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201. RALEIGH.N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 31, 1997
T. S. Gilliam. et. al.
205 Gary Street
Wndsor, N.C. 27983
Dear Landowner:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be improving US 17 in
Bertie County from SR 1503 to 1000 meters west of the Chowan River. This work
includes replacement of the Salmon Creek Bridge.' Salmon Creek is a designated Area
of Environmental Concern (AEC), consequently tfie work proposed will require the
approval of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) under provisions of the Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA). One of the prerequisites to this approval is that
adjacent riparian landowners be given an opportunity tc approve (or disapprove) of the
proposal. .
The attached form is submitted to insure that you, an adjacent riparian
landowner, have an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Engineering drawings
that depict the proposed work are also provided for your information. Approved erosion
control methods will be used and the work will take place totally within property under
the control of the NCDOT If you have no objections to the proposal; please return the
form with your response within 30 days to this office. If you do have objections to the
project, please forward your comments to:
Mr. Terry Moore, District Manager
N.C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
43 Washington Square Mail
Washington,N.C. 27889
Thank you for your cooperation.
4 Si er
H. Franklin Vick, PE., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Terry Moore, DCM
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201,RALEIGH,N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 31, 1997
Thompson & Company
US 13 N
Wndsor, N.C. 27983
Dear Landowner:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be improving US 17 in
Bertie County from SR 1 503 to 1000 meters west of the Chowan River. This work
includes replacement of the Salmon Creek Bridge: Salmon Creek is a designated Area
of Environmental Concern (AEC), consequently the work proposed will require the
approval of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) under provisions cf the Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA). One of the prerequisites to this approval is that
adjacent riparian landowners be given an opportunity to approve (or disapprove) of the
proposal.
The attached form is submitted to insure that you, an adjacent riparian
landowner, have an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Engineering drawings
that depict the proposed work are also provided for your information. Approved erosion
control methods will be used and the work will take place totally within property under
the control of the NCDOT If you have no objections to the proposal, please return the
form with your response within 30 days to this office. If you do have objections to the
project, please forward your comments to:
Mr. Terry Moore, District Manager
N.C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
43 Washington Square Mail
Washington, N.C. 27889
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sin I ,
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H. ranklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Terry Moore; DCM

STATE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O.BOX 25201. RALEIGH.N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 31, 1997
Willis M. Bass
1909 US 17 N
Merry Hill, N.C. 27957
Dear Landowner:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be improving US 17 in
Bertie County from SR 1503 to 1000 meters west of the Chowan River. This work
includes replacement of the Salmon Creek Bridge: Salmon Creek is a designated Area
of Environmental Concern (AEC), consequently the work proposed will require the
approval of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) under provisions of the Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA). One of the prerequisites to this approval is that
adjacent riparian landowners be given an opportunity to approve (or disapprove) of the
proposal.
The attached form is submitted to insure that you, an adjacent riparian
landowner. have an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Engineering drawings
that depict the proposed work are also provided for your information. Approved erosion
control methods will be used and the work will take place totally within property under
the control of the NCDOT If you have no objections to the proposal, please return the
form with your response within 30 days to this office. If you do have objections to the
project, please forward your comments to:
Mr. Terry Moore, District Manager
N.C. Department of Environment,Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
43 Washington Square Malt
Washington,N.C. 27889
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sinc rel
ra klin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Terry Moore. DCM
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 2113Q1113EH.1 27611-5201 SECRETARY
Willis A. Bass
1833 US 17 N
Merry Hill, N.C. 27957
Dear Landowner:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be improving US 17 in
Bertie County from SR 1503 to 1000 meters west of the Chowan River. This work
includes replacement of the Salmon Creek Bridge. ,Salmon Creek is a designated Area
of Environmental Concern (AEC), consequently the work proposed will require the
approval of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) under provisions of the Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA). One of the prerequisites to this approval is that
adjacent riparian landowners be given an opportunity to approve (or disapprove) of the
proposal.
The attached form is submitted to insure that you, an adjacent riparian
landowner, have an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Engineering drawings
that depict the proposed work are also provided for your information. Approved erosion
control methods will be used and the work will take place totally within property under
the control of the NCDOT If you have no objections to the proposal, please return the
form with your response within 30 days to this office. If you do have objections to the
project, please forward your comments to:
Mr. Terry Moore, District Manager
N.C.Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
43 Washington Square Mail
Washington, N.C. 27889
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincere) .
. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Terry Moore, DCM

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