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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCDOT 62-97 Bridge No. 27, US 17 (Salmon Creek) • , Permit Class Permit Number , ' NEW 62-97 / STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA / Department of Environment,Health&Natural Resources ' . and / Coastal Resources Commission n / ' ermtt �, cFi�, ; it '9J' , for 004 2v' �® 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. , Bridge Construction / / 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. ' , 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) ' / / ' This permitaction maybe appealed bythepermittee or Signed bythe authorityof the Secretaryof DEHNR and the ' P � PPe � ' 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. ' / 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. ' December 31,2000 • , 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 ' c, •"coxo, o• / / N.C. Dept. Of Transportation Permit#62-97 Page 2 of 3 / / ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS / / • 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. /`` / / 6) The temporary placement or dou'le7h nding of excavated or fill material within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authori d. i ,: / )..- , Sedimentatio t Ero ntrol / 7) Appropriate erosion and sedimentation contr cfe9 , measures or structures shall be used to , �i / prevent sediment from entering adjacent wetlands or watercourses (e.g., silt fences, diversion , swales, berms, etc.). / / • 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. / / / • 9) All disturbed areas shall be properly graded and provided a ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within thirty days of project completion. , Mitigation z 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 / ' 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. ' -'moo, N.C. Dept. Of Transportation Permit#62-97 Page 3 of 3 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS . / Protection of Archaeological Resources . 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. ((i? i ' n / 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 . / / 13) All debris resulting from the removal of the exis ' bridge shall be disposed of in an approved / highground disposal area. / / / • 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 / Quality Certification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. , 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. / / / / / / / / / / i / s An- IN • 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 / 9", :�jOF� 4? •Paae 2 • ' 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 (919) 482-7977. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincey H. ranklin Vick, P.E,. Manager Planning & Environmental Branch HFV/mrt 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 • 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(919) 733-3141 creek, sound, bay) Salmon Creek Fax (919) 733-9794 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(919)733-3141 construction and demolition. Fax (919)733-9794 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 • 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 g' 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. • 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 Date • e.+. E 4r 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. ow• Page 2 '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 (919) 482-7977 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 HFV/mrt Enclosures cc: Mr. A. L. Hankins, PE., NCDOT, Hydraulics Unit Mr. D. R. Conner, P.E., NCDOT; Division 1 Mr. M. 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VEPITI[AL 5cA.E• 0•019001T R.-2404C PRaPDsED GRADING, PAVING CURB AND GUTTER, nNOTE, le4sTIANO5 DRAINAGE AND $YRUCTURES ON U.S. l7 FROK EASY OF N.C. 45 TO WEST OF THI; CHOWAN •RIVER. :v-- D EN()TES PILL.IN WMY LAN 06 SCALE AS SHOWN, •• • , NOVENOCR 1995 •••• ...• OENOTaS eX AVATIor`I'1}.1,Wa.TLAND5 - I. Figure 7af12 R�VISEO SAN I991 - it • BRici3e PR oft(e . -rA.78+ >}7-L-Ray. PRD2 f)F -7. PROP,G,RapE f t.C15 i INCY CYR�\LF_ i�RL7P P�RC LL�V - '�,q01 (_- RL_V. ,-O•-_C1c\l E.(ISTIJJG L'JRL-r.-----\ l' , 1 - I- 3.I fLE I — — -- _. . : 'I' _NI' /e ____,.._..........,, . -,--, --ii- -1---1----1 • i 1 NL A��t 1G L FLCV, �� •=/ <;r— f — 1--- ----f i -C CLASS Ti R}F RAP j k i //� U 750R ' % I I I r l- 1 +o.24 1 . • �I I il _MJ 1-! +n 2� ' . • a0Cx�• WET LA ND �� . I. 1TF- (p EDGE WET LAr\1D_5 . i I i 60 .. 80� .78+00 : • . . .. 20 40 • 60. • 80 1 . 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" 'Y ,� O[►JOTE`�WETLAN 05 .•I DENofES EXGAVATIoN IN 11ETtJ1H05 -.1 u rn • r VE.5 0 SCAI+` DENOTES Fil.l_IN WGTLANOS HOP.17_0NUL-SCALE State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources A1497A Division of Coastal Management wit"' 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, (919) 733-2698 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 919-733-1495 Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal FAX Action Employer Voice 919-733-2293 Reduce Reuse Recycle 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper 1 1 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 r NC DOT Bridge#27 Bertie County Page Two 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 , 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 District Manager Review.r Atlrg—� ' � $ S B) Date Application Received in Ralei-1 Qici � CFI✓C� � Fee Rec'd: ? � iiii / •.� ' .1997 i7 Public Notice Rec'd: ✓ .' +e,L En•�:f Notice Date: 3- 3/ 7 �, MANACE�,E Adj . Rip. Prop Notices Rec'd: la Deed Rec'd: Cb Application Assigned to: \\ �,. &I _ 4—cv \ - C) 75 Day Deadline: -S-if` ff 7 YY 150 Day Deadline: Mail Out Date: ,1 ` 6 - 97 State Due Date: i d 7` 97 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 Coastal Management District Office 3-y_57 Division of Comm. Assistance Land Quality Section y 7 1 Div. of Env. Management _1 - Z 5/- , / L State Property Office 3 _ 2 7- y 7 V _ Div. of Archives & History 3 _ Z7- Ci7 Div. of Env. Health '3 _ ,/ Z 7- 97 Div. of Highways 2--f4_07 Wildlife Resources Commission � , _ Div. of Water Resources 3- 2C- y'' / (Oil c e! ,& Div. of Marine Fisheries /fi - • • State of North Carolina 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. 1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper •,t : ' . : ." rt;(,, 'C.t •,I . . ' • •r • •-• . **. : *.• .• • ;•; • :'•' !!!' •: ;rs' o• ' . ' • • • • • State of North Carolina A7Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources • • Division of Coastal Management Jo . Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R 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. cc: Preston Pate 1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper . . _ 1 1 1. . ,-..,-:., 11 : 51-_. h.10 • , PPrn,.t-- 6 2 -f 7, A . A-7i. - --• vL:•) .. .. ___ . .1 ' i., :'\111 14, . • '‘--': :•_ North Carolina , Ctr r:ie-,e,,ti.,I,CpLAt,. I , Northu 27604 19-733-3 . 391 :XXI. Director . ' %it ,i.P.,.\!•.•41,A.'N1 RECEIVED . . 1:,.p., v.. Parker, Jr . Inland "40-i Coordinal,y- JUL 11 1997 ot.-pl klcEnvironn.7,!T,I. Ilealth, & Natural COASTAL MANAGEMENT (fox, Highway Project Coordinatot I labitai Conservation Program 10,11-:• July 10, 1997 US. Arrnv Corps of Engineers Public Notice for Action ID . 1705654, moiification to application for North Carolina Department c,t frnm.portation (NCD O I ) to till appro:\li-liatcl,: 19.86 -,Icre_-, ot ,...'cl.',:a...-1.,, droirt 3.17 acres of wetlands and to fill -,ipproximotely t.', . _. It t v,atJ3 to Widen 7 rnil,:..s of t!S 11 and leplace the. lorcli:Tc o\c”. ':., •.:,. ir . Creek. in genie Coonty, North Caroiim. :i? : s. i Iii.oi,..: ;is: . with the N. C. Wildlii_. . . ;eviewed the information provided by the 1.5.t›. .-kr.x; ,o,i-... are provided in acck.:dance with certain provisions of the Clean Watet Act or 1- , .. ' L.S.0 46o et seq ) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination N.I (48 Six,. 0)1, 1: S C 661-6674 I he proposed project im'olves wIdertiiii, , --....: divided section fiotn.SR 1503 to just west of the Chowan River. Lcilipc niii14,:ation proposed by NCDOT involves the Dismal Sm.amp 1‘,1itigati0n %.._,;;. • .,• . Corripatr, Swamp Mitigation Bank. inoiui,:alioli ii. ..3„:, ,...ariges r.....; !..-- orgio..., ',"zitkfy :'kr , iifMS Vc id\ *. 1-,::... '',,•,. .., t:,' .. ; .:-: .tl :1..,_,, '4*-4' Or (. AAIA rerillit•-; ,,;:: Lb t.lr0.t,2.c..t. . . -',,. : -....,:',i,-.141.• •._ „., • •,_ . .. ,.,, `..1 , ,•,. .:.,..:1-.i.irli;:e pie .,;, ,:Al fne ;.4. .,'-'1'7); :)-::,• -',.....;:,,,•, cc: 41 :-, 1 H1, . t.'e Service, R.aleigh C ml, of Pat.gineers,Wasillngrou 1".` -" 'ted!foll" Poo • ' ' State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources A., • crA Division of Coastal Management saiiimiosismAmma James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Co E H N F. Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Roger N. Schecter, Director March 6, 1997 MEMORANDUM L,\2g293C31'1<i> TO: Mr. Charles R. Fullwood, Jr., Director �� Q Wildlife Resources Commission a �, Attn: Habitat Conservation Program N Ej N co FROM: John Parker, Jr. �0 �"' o Major Permits Processing Coordinator �'6 `� 1�11//91 Slb`Cky 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,_ ? 1` �'m ?,90 ')-_.— This agency has no comment on the proposed project. - �'c,, 9'< 9 1 This agency approves of the project, only if the recomme ,,- i, hangiii. incorporated. See attached. S� r, This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached memo. Signed EGies..( /Ale C ti//e ( Date 3 / 3/ 777 ItT P.O.Box 27687, �.- FAX 919-733-1495 Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-733-2293 Reduce Reuee RecYue 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper l • .4 ,4 0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0 512 N. Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604-1188,919-733-3391 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. 9 41 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 • 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. PAW/bc P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-0769 Telephone 919-726-7021 FAX 919-726-0254 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper 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. Post Office Box 769, Morehead City, NC 2S557 Telephone 919-726-7021 FAX 919-726-921S An Equ.l Opportunky ARrmulneAdion Employer 50:re,cl.d:10^o pra-consumer paper 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 - RECEIVED ON MAR - 61997 1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer AIIlFTAT r State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Al"rilrA 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 19.9? TO; 919-733-149 P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 � An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative A nn IQyekr Voice 919-733-2293 Reduce Reuse Recycle 50%recycled/10%post-consumer p r- , , A w STATFq�1 v m,� g . I 11, _ .„ '.+rt ww North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources 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 1 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 • State of North Carolina 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. . Attachments 970098.wqc cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office Washington DWQ Regional Office Mr. John Domey Mr. John Parker,Division of Coastal Management Central Files NIS ? G \c 1 0"MPNP Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences?anch Enviro.Sciences Branch.4401 Reedy Creek Rd.. Raleiah.NC 27607 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX#733-9959 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 � estop� oward, Jr. P.E. 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, ►,tv�-I Y I • ' • v eston Howazd, .E. 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 IIECE APR �� CpAs 2 8 1997 TAC 414AL. ME ir Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch Enviro.Sciences Branch.4401 Reedy Creek Rd.. Raleiah. NC 27607 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX#733-9959 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 J 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 tn"E,,Cit 1— 1. ��l r i cc: tZhn Parker - DCM, Raleigh Washington Regional Office Central Files 44// £ 943 Washington Square Mail. Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources AriA Division of Coastal Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ED H N Roger N. Schecter, Director 28 February 1997 FFR f. MEMORANDUM LAND yD U,q lT y S T TO: Mr. Charles Gardner, Director NGT O ��nl` P�"l FF/CE f Division of Land Resources 12LI...L1� FROM: John R. Parker, Jr. � �� Major Permits Processing Coordinator a +9Q ��'Fj� W SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit Application Review Applicant: North Carolina Department of Transportation \c'› 41 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 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper 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: - �� s��•- 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 . 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't if**C F-1,X 419-714Ct •.!., • . • ; , !It• '"•,_. 'I; .'• , :: •t :. ..,,-,EQ.,.1 1.)c-:..f • it o'i/Arflrunatrve.:.c.;tcri Li . c-,y-.• ' #• '..-."..'.''',; ... ManlagErl .,Cto r....,-.-.-y"--'r.d,;10%flOadrISLIM:. .4,t, II ,......,..............,.....,..........„ . ....g.„._- -_:,-- - -- •.„, A. t .. State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources AriA Division of Coastal Management James B. Hunt,Jr., r E H N Fl Jonathan B. Howes,, Secretary p Roger N. Schecter, Director I i / 1` - 28 February 1997 ti, AR 1 (/Y'O 2 416`4-'- ;i'79i ,L..?.. 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 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper State of North Carolina AIII7A - Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources TI Division of Coastal Management wlfr 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 919-733-1495 Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-733-2293 Reduce Reuse Recycle 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper • State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources FA A 5lto; 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/ ` ~ 1 . ; f 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 CCgiAL SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review �. MANA6EMEN1 APPLICANT: NC DOT -- Bridge #27 9 NO 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 919-733-1495 Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-733-2293 Reduce Reuse Recycle 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper • 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 4;,/,,' Re t> tk) 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. • 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 919-733-1495 Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 f An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-733-2293 Reduce REUSC Recycle 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper �' O� DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY \4\ \j r WILMINGTON DISTRICT,CORPS OF ENGINEERS '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 (919) 975-1616, extension 26. Sincerely, ---.7 Michael F. Bell, P.W.S. Regulatory Project Manager Enclosures -2- 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 2 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 co! ,991 1— Jy f. YT 4+1,N1 Oscg4 4,4' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration s?, / NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE sr4r[s O� 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 l Administrator Enclosure 10 t9 f10RR411' VRMO cc: FWS, Atlanta FWS, Raleigh EPA NCDEHNR, Raleigh NCDEHNR, Morehead City SAFMC F/SEO21 F/HC 1 - Stedman • / �«�* "�j DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY � \L ems 1, WILMINGTON DISTRICT,CORPS OF ENGINEERS ‘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 (919) 975-1616, ext. 26. Sincerely, () - e.--)e Michael F. Bell, P.W.S. Regulatory Project Manager Enclosures -2- 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 4.9 441Id J j- ' t 7� f*M' .. �. r \jL UNITED STATES DEPAWTMENT OF COMMERCE / ‘,....„0 i Nations) Cceen'r. and �xRliolili IV !!i1t!1E luili 9 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 • 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 • 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. • 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 r ; sweet gum (LiSiuldaben styrjcifua) . utxp popl �r (Li 2�ni �ri _ • none - ikait :1 — i . Lii i E . r 1 .�! I .re 1.mile:1/era) , loblolly pine (Emus taeda) , bald cypress (Taxodiva distjchu)r,) , sweet bay (gno]i l Mirginiana) , w i l l nw oak (Ouerzus, 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. s�: 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 4 T' ). 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. i "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. i �. _ I • \ram A 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. 4 Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can be of further assistance in this matter, please advise. SincereL ', • c AndDkkas Mayer r. `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 i/HP1 - Susan stedmztr: F/SE02 yam, •,`!t,�; .�. • U.S.Department Commander Federal Building of Transportation �� Fifth Coast Guard District 431 Crawford Street Portsmouthi y:91-5004 United States Pt, l3 9 8-6 2 2 2 Coast Guard 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 FQ MIg1 CIfi NT kw -2- 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 (919) 975-1616, extension 23. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regulatory Office Post Office Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 Telephone (910) 251-4634 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6512 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 105 Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 Telephone (919) 876-8441 North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resource Division of Water Quality Mr. John Dorney By Phone only: (919) 733-1786 The applicant has determined that the proposed work is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Zone Management Plan and has submitted this determination to the -3- 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 -4- 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 the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are used in the preparation of an -5- 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 (919)975-1616, extension 26. 0 _.f) / --1Thdl. /' Drovz 8 er�z a bz l sz-2:1 4:-.-" 'tee , LT;t ill* . �~ s ( .,Il l (3 1 6.14 i*,,,,o,„ •-i4.74.'c7,- ' .....,..._\.c...--.... ....„). ,,.: .,...... :., ..,,,, 113road ON3 _ �_ 7". 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CT LTGY.FAtiKIC, •. / I- GL..1'>S"D"RIPhAP ;jt�� GLA55.i""RIPRAP > - CLA'>'.;✓/-------z. -RIFPAP w/FILi Ex t=iLI',IG IN/FIL•T%K Fat3>ZIC, 1J M 1v/LILTED Fa`:.',Y.1C. I 1.2 m BASE TAIL DITCH I ` 1.5.CIILLnM O —L—REV PI -' 91+70.262 AT 24'-37'-SO.I Ts - 128.464 —L— Lc 89.954 Rc - 400.000 • PI 91+7t,617 Ls - 82.000 o - 4�37-50.1' ©s 5•-52'-22.1' PRELIMINARY PLANS L - 642 U - 54.697 00 NOT USE FOR CONSTRUCTI T 95.3S3 v - 27.361 R - 436.49\ SE - .08 • R.O.-. 20.5 51TE ? O 10 20 FOR -L-REV PROFILE SEE SHEET 2G. r..+c^. FOR DITCH DETAILS SEE SHEET 2 1:I4G0 r44 A` W• yc DENOTES ETLANDS ADENOTES FILL IN WETLANDS • / r 11 S�Q.It t' / ",,T 3 1 DENOTES EXCAVATION 1N WETLANDS // .+:= „e DENOTES w1=T uNNO5 // —Y5—REV /% DL-NOTGS FILL IN w�TLAN05 i, Pair -- 4+ao'-4s'37.513 -o3.z' L - - 192.95 77.6 092 6 1h1111 V _ DENoTGS ExGAVA7toN 114 WETLANDS R - 250.000 } \.\i4 U - U SE - 04 C/I'/I/ 76 ‘Nc,,,,,..,:: r1 S1Ta V � Rm ' O. `�\ �F- \ FL ii T. S. GILLAM, et al S --'::->\ I 1 0o Tot vc. CD \ \ 4, \ I j, 08 590 PC. 155 ` 6 0.8 D0770Y \ /I Q \ O 0.7 OLtP L \ \ 1 go ...• 0.7 OZSP 1.2 TOP QQ 16.0.0 YS RSV \\ '. 0 go I- (59.061 \ U7 +76.00 ` 0 ,I O \ C w )o.sao -- -- . SLC - -- --_-�Eoo.or _ PROP PE S AKE L'N -- - ` - PT 5 70 .... -E C'nSf. POrKR CtSCuCNI -.-- - __-_ --C-_ -- -YJ = v L y22 y ro5 O ti • +76.00 I i • _r_ E E "\ ig -I S.Zao • —E— -- r / • F ____________ -- -- 750 RCP 1 ee 150A0') u r A.COLLAR ::u_'!-� --- •�---- nI: i r3;.,AiN ^ Us 17 7.0 357 II 750 CC C -- '5.,.o —L—REV FALSE SUMP• 2_GI-8 — z,-. -., --� h.,,:. ^ ^ -� ,--.�"l•v�.. N8156•-44.7.,E � D r ooS7 / min � '� /`Y //, 1 1 � -i 1 .r4 -L-REV POT 101+17.003 .. ).•n GL455 5" R1P FAv -Y5-REV POT 5+51.233 - •••.I Wi FIc Tr_K FAL'y:I(, -Y6-REV POT 1+00.000 oa --_ “_,-----\--------------------------------- Z 1 .9a.a w el+70.0 • • \ 000 Y \-PROP. SLOPE STAKE LINE • (z: r) w yc W .- 124.6r) 1 S (1T4.6T) .� � • ( I LLI V) (17707) SC -'5 I 125mm MONOLITHIC ./ w i y� CONCRETE ISLAND / ? +7 3 :r, 56.800 1 ro0as (186.151 T. S. GILLAM, et al PROP. SLOPE STAI / 1.Om BASE TAIL DITCH CO 201 Pa. 41 O6 590 PC. 155 •,-X. — CLEAN OUT EXISTING TAIL DITCH —Y6—RE rj ZAND ` REMOVE SPOIL FROM WETLAND PI - 2+10.7' eo.000 y� T - 51.616 (T62.47•)'i;' +65.4 IS7LWD 1� L - 149.49_ 6J.900• R - 150.000 (275.26) ,O6 ii• 7C a00 I 600 � - i% g� �1200 -L-REV 5100 ES7 _ TONS CL B RIP 1400 EST — m2 FILTER FAB 14000 1 W 00 100(-- 100(-) 0 20 40 100 100 1.1111111111Mi woNsall Mai 0000 1994 A0T I:1000 0000 2020 A 1 �OT / A§ $reef• /,a.P 30 w•c r--->"' -L itt:-.•-si cam'; aw r T fRI „ I?.7..., • f!r • l�'l X[I OENOTE3 WETLANDS -- I ��•--! X_--,•I-- 1111 1 1+ 1 a• Y ve 14, J 3-3 m BREAKS IN r.1 t- (� A OE NOTES FILL IN WETLANDS ;O�►•I-C�• CU B F li DRAIN�CE Z c �I SITE_ 7 • DENOTES EXCAVATION 111 WETLAIJOS �`N TO Bc ABAND NED ' , RB • PAVIF O�ERATIOJI ,+.� 1. -La"1DE`) J.C..BELLl I-i ICRS o *oo o J �f, o _ ♦ O ZI 1 C } m—• I - � : 4 1 I a ie - MA I Si 0 , i 1 t c. 2S.: 0 Fr Y ISr }'}- -` lc �7fVy )bS7., ^ �e_ 20 10 O ZO 'IRE" WARP SHLOR TO i /�(so.00')1 ATTAIN 0.2%3CUTTER J,,co'cc•rc. ' S : 1 •, op�R Zli ,'1 FIOf�IZDNTALSCALE CONC CUB •��.._ '- Y " W GRADE 102+65 TO -o II '� ��375 RCPT..' Sc R-2�I s1 103I 00 L t? r+3'u:FJ PP, s r. - C MI. ILA. `. Eye B.ss (s — — — Ra2cT i- ,.cori - - C .rrulJa ye J PROP. SLOPE STAKE UNE I.J•s ' u,,, _-_�-• '._._-._ -�. Rig ._ sN--- •- - •+— utio•_c �R=3 !HD-01 1 I ---- I R-25-I ' I.'3 17 P 0 BSI f{ . HO-DI O sl i u� o a -(�G. 1- + c lI G. 450 RCP f us n BP BST ! ' n `tea. .f _.-_ - - - - - - -- - - - -- - ---- :.I::. r 2-GI-0 • o, n n O 2 • c o z \ n >o A • r 0 \ Ar n r 0�O B S ' A � Velfe:1"44r1)W a1\ \` t _ � 111 -' m NO . _ 21 ro n , d ///// _ / �1 z ct 2' ` •-•> T4/ \\ :1rfLLYD •-, ? I •• • • • • • • • • •' 1 10 O G 2 U 1• .�\ \ ,:. ►: C• N GlASS•E'KIPPAF' f- -I <-� f 1 ► �' 'i-.��, gufPit r< Fat•iZ , PROR R/L.I -4, Q ).. *...,: 0 o ,, z PAVT: lL) RATION y= t .. . : \` 'a J.L.FsiELL FIIERS 4 2 n a r' a R/W TO^9 ;A$(tNDONED- 5•: .' �` •�`. �!• < o v 00 2 I;i rrIIJNn \ `\.;;.•'♦1 N. e yc s z a c o 1'II J \\ ': `SS.\N. PAVT OBUTERATION CI' Jc A 3 -1 -I I.'I :\` • `l' n `\ :\ \` < A -i • �\•'. `.'. wovus u n • •• u m o _ o 2 r H • O lilirl 4- ' 3 i O 1 Nf6 I o I- 1 DD 1 I. I 2 _ O W !1 to J 1 , I o • !I!) JQ V z _ o oz i 0 o I Lu I _ O a N 4k I 6 a it i O c O O + 1 "' 1 O 1 I I Do 0` I 1I Lii I — O 1 ao H L 0 o _ o 1 ..0- . NORTH CAROLINA DCPTARTRENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS _-I Nti UERTIE COUNTY Q•� 6.019001T R-2404C PROPOSED GRADING. PAVING ,GURU AND GUTTER. DRAINAGE AND STRUCTURES ON U.S. 17 FROM EAST OF N.C. 45 TO WEST OF THE CHOWAN RIVER. SCALE A'S SHOWN SHEET A OF 30 NOVEMOCR 1005 •oOns 'a) O O S f I LI.C..F3ELJ-,H El R5 i, [-PROP. SLOPE STAKE UNE 1 O }: +00.0 yC 30.500 tsJ 28.340 i •yc (88.421\ (1oo.o7 )E ►E— — i it I ' R'TLIMD - y •..• .. .. .• � .�•.tv� - .n��i - q•n Di• .N..74•••' '•La..A:rI� .?: _' O O . - O -- — — —L-REV � Sei'-5e'-aa.7-E 4 . 7 _ uS VD z F,:"-A .4#17-"'- • '"... arAJP/ /i ' . ---.-7:1 x Q .0 J.L.BELL-, HEI GiS 38.0001 ) PROP. SLOPE STAKE UNE L2 pROQ C,RAN vE T 40.1S5% a —L— REV �` -0.07A-% - - - — - - - -- - - - ---- uC� -L-RE.V ✓ - - ------- - -- NI a 4- 2 Q • _2 -4 I I I I I I I .1 104+00 20 40 60 80 105+00 20 40 60 NORTH CAROLINA DEPTARTMCNT OF TRANSPORTATION I?-i� "�'�'.FY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS IIIIIIII 10 0 ZO 4 2 0 OERTIE COUNTY 1-10R1ZDNTAL SCALE - v e.P.TICAL SCALE. G.019001T R-2404C I.1. mie yC 1 DENOTES WETLANDS PROPOSED GRADING, VAVING •CURD ANO GUTTER, DRAINAGC AND STRUCTURES ON U.S. 17 FROM EAST OF N.C. 45 TO WEST OF THE CHOWAN RIVER. / / DENOTES FILL IN WET LAN05 SCALE AS SHOWN • i'::::':"...1:. . e . e DFNOTE5 EXCAVATION iW WETLAND5 SHEET 15OF G NOVEMBER 1005 3 ►Dons C7 -, ,- k -•--,Z,,- + �J.C..EEELL�1-1EIR-i +D0.0 SITE 9 0 (30. 00 .- C1 LS1.IDME.A EAQYCMI (I00.07) CL p _ — -- ---- .--- 'R — — — " � r � � R o� I 0.50 RCP I II•so CP. us r7 e.a asr Q 0 % I u CL_A55`n" F.I?h:\r "% J.-. -2-E,L 1-1_IP� s ; FILTER FA1±.:RIC, is PROP. GRADE - -n.n74. -L-REV. d 4- . a- 4 -6 1 I 1 I I I I I .I 60 80 106+00 20 40 60 80 107+00 NORTH CAROLINA OCPTARTMCNT OF TRANSPORTATION ' C'�"'�+�� '.� �^}�• 1 DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS 20 10 0 ZO 4 0 4 OEHTIE COUNTY HORIZONTAL` ALE • VERTICAL SCALE. 6.019001T R-Z404C rI,y, '14ycl DENOTES W'cTLAND5 'lePROPOSED GRADING. PAVING .CURB AND GUTTER. DRAINAGE AND 'STRUCTURES ON U.S. 17 FROM ' , EAST OF N.C. 45 70 WEST OF THE CHOWAN RIVER. A IN WETLANDS /�/ DEN OTGS FILL SCALE ASSHOWN • •. �� DENOTES EXCAVATION IN WETLANDS SHEET K OF.r� NOVENOER 1995 Y SITF - © " ----I,---- to i� Y000S 1_1,G,SELL HEIRS - Y + 1 CO s r r O 11 J< • .+l • CnSr •/.L t i s a n ��•o T c N Q ,L. —.�_ _4 x rr-u r. —R= = ——•,-'7�—— — + Q — ,rc u SO Qr + Q o US 17d.9 Bs, 1 - • :__ ---------- • % Jco o:c ie^:. , —_-REV. 1 _ __ // /2/ //I/ ///x4// j E E E E C E i +CO.O yc Y Y 3d.000 .lG (124.57) . +CO.0 O r0005 I Y (t.3.51') r J.L.BELL.HEI R5 if— • PROP, GRAPE 1 -L- REV. *0.03427 IL — 0- - - -- — — — — — — — — — — — �MC% ALON(z -L-REV. 4 _2_ -2 —6 I I I I I I I 107+00 20 40 60 80 108+00 20 1lider. r is k.r_r -• -'R NORTH CAROLINA OEPTARTNCNT OF TRANSPORTATION � DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS 20 10 0 ZO 4• .. 0 4 HORIZDNTA1-SCALE VERTICAL SCALE OERTIC COUNTY .44 6.019001T R-2404C aK _lie,.lec DENOTES 1.JSTL ANO5 a. PROPOSED GRADING. PAVING .CURD AND GUTTER. ' l_1 E ASINOFE CO 'STRUCTURES ON U.S. 17 FROM � OENOTFS Fi ..IN WETLANDS CAST OF N.C. 45 TO WEST OF THE CHGWAN RSVCR. SCALE AS SHOWN DENOTES EXCAVATION 1N WETLANDS SHCET il OF .-PO NGVEt18CR 1095 5ITE / ,7 . .s„ 4„., //(/c =9 v xo ,/' �c * .s I.GVD ® �� > , J.L.SELL H> I KS / / 71i'a Brv�y r yc h 0.0 DCIP GLAS rj>° • RIP RAP to/ y� yc , / / GEI-IA LAWYER Flt Tf_RFA✓k'IG {JSO-r- �c is" 1 9.GCA SPECIAL DITCH 41/ (29.53') GLASS"b'�FiIPRAP AMP Jc 1.2m BASE TAIL DITCH CLEANOUT EST391 m, O.O.E. �c A rl--IEKFA,•;z1G-\ -- sc 0 d/ILk/ 5p5;IA -DITGI-1 L / _ :Y Y O Gi11i'l"�..�I�F�A ANp +80.0 /IX yc cl PIi.EfZ FAP;21G. 0.so / - - - . .. oc-ul ::+ao.o �c " ` ouo o) \j (oa or) 1 �PRC W 26.3.0 (86.42) :ic x C _. •�.f"C"SY'tiT•r / Li --_— —.. _—_. ...• _ � J _.—.c _._ .n (Q / / : 600 RCP + / .RENOvE a T•SO _ -- Q saI -5o'- . — — �` _ __ __ —L—REV ==_ _ O jst 0 ;,.- , _ .7-- ----0. 7-..ff ri://r7.e. , ,-,_ a .7."7._ ill L LV J Z -L'=RAY;, •I' r . 1 - - i ,, ... I :600•.RAP. —E— — —E — — —E— — �— — - - — —E.—•. :/, Y ® Y OO CPROP. SLOPE STAKE LINE r Y J•G.(3ELL7 HEIRS :I / CELIA SAI•.IYER Y y y 2.0 10 0 ZD — — . HORIZONTAL SCALE - NORTH CAROLINA DEPTARTNENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS [ .44 sic DENOTES WtiTLPINOS DERT:E COUNTY '// 6.010001T R-2404C DENOTES FILL IN WETLANDS PROPOSED GRADING, PAVING ,CURD AND GUTTER. DRAINAGE AND STRUCTURES ON U.S. 17 FROM EAST OF N.C. 45 TO WEST OF THE CHOWAN RIVER. DENOTES EXCAVATION IN WETLANDS SCALE AS SHOWN p SHEET 18 OF 3.0NOVE'CER 1295 • IC PROPOSE D G.FA Da •O.p3(c7. 0 -L- REV. © -O.112.4 g , - - ------'-- -- - - ^— - - - - - - - - - - - �NI(A ALOIJCx -L-REV. a_ 51TE 9 -L RE\/ a_ I I 1 I J I I I . 40 60 80 109+00 _ 20 40 60 80 • Ri NG-) EXISTING Di 1C)-I 5ED Q _ -t - _- Qy - .le — — - - — - --X - /(:,aoxvA —o-cc i I przo�c�el� PROPOSE-O I)ri-U-‘ I%F D SITE -72 - 121-00 I 2I0 1 41 I 610 1 . 86 I . 1 3♦00 NORTH CAROLINA DCPTARTNENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS DERT.ZL COUNTY 20 10 0 Z0 4 2. 0 4 5.0170a1T r.-znanc HORIZONTAL c .ALE ' V ENT ICAL SCALE. PROPOSCO GRADING. PAVING ,CURD AND GUTTCR. aiC la, y[ DENOTES LJ Er LANDS DRAINAGE AND 'STRUCTVIiES ON U.S. 17 FROM EAST OF N.C. iS TO WCST OF TUE c110WAN RIVCR. SCALE AS SHOWN SHEET a OF 30 NOVCMOCH 1975 o //i I� X J.G.(3ELL�ME*1�5 D Q S s, s, s, •1.2m BASE TAIL DITCH ,..0 lic - 4- 0 roods Jc _D ..s yc ii — rzriD _� • czE� _� P� '� LIIF6 was m ► —E��— - .J x— ODE Y �G J Y .. iDE� � �c • T QrrrweD O r00DS 1: yr yc GELIA SAWYER Q 5 1 T E 9 -Ta- . NG-1 ..a.----- ExIsrlNcx 0rrc i SEDf r_ —0.04, �L PROPOSED DiiO-I PIED -2 ' 4 2 0 • I I I 1 . 1 I I I _ 13+00 20 40 60 80 14+00 20 40 60 NORTH CAROLINA DEPTARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 041X` ; DLVISION OF HIGIN:AYS - 20 10 O zo 4 OEHTIC COUNTY 2 O HORIZONTAL SCALE. - VENT ICAL SCALL G.019o01T R-2404C K414 '�dr DENOTES WETLPcN05 PROPOSED GRADING. PAVING •CURQ AND GUTTCR. yc DRAINAGE AND 'STRUCTURES ON U.S. 17 FROM "' EAST OF N.C. 45 TO WEST OF THE CHOWAN RIVER. DENOTES EXCAVATION IN WETLANDS • • SCALE AS SHOWN SHEET = OF 250 NOVEMBER 159E • • 0 0 0 I ✓ 0 J.G. ,ELL7HE1R' p"d I fop ....CO GL A�5' ~ 1 +71.0 C FOODS 21.000.L t• (a0.90) v� � _ __. __.rn 1 -- _`ram- _ y ,*• ^ RETAIN 1250 PLASTIC _TZ_. +71.0 !' x' /t 1,1 21.000 LI. IOGIIS 11 GULfM1�7tD t TrTtaND 1 O }, • CELIA SALVER ¢l SITE c . TZ- SG 10 8 N CA - - - - _ _ _ _ _ -_ fEXI57IN(„ GH DI- BED (p --,,_ay... - ____ -ter• - - - - - - --- A 4 PKo Pose O D1TCH EP —1 ..2. O -z _I I I I I I I I t I I . 60 80 15+00 20 40 60 80 16+00 R -- _ NORTH CAROLINA DCPTARTHCNT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS 20 10 0 ZO 4 2. 0 4 NOR1LONTAL SCALE ' V EAT ICAL SCALE ULI TXE COUNTY Y AG G.019001T R-2404C �c yc DENOTES WrcTLANOS PROPOSED GRADING. PAVING ,CURD AND GUTTER. DRAINAGE AND STRUCTURES ON U.S. :7 FROM DENOTES EXCAVATION IN WETLANDS CAST OF N.C. 45 TO WEST OF THE CHOWAN RIVER. SCALE AS SI10W;1 SHEET F/ OF 3 NOVLNJCI: 1595 1 s FOODS yk O 1 + +000 SITE 7 GI LIA SAWYER "� 730.500 i x Y C . ;LOPE STAKE umE + Al `L — N rOi� —ram.-_„ C N[ �` . v C: -. O 15.t• + ,. -. . ._ -- �.• • 1 S _ I Q 1 I US 17 8.9 HSr - "" - . _ R 1.,3 /7 /: 1-11 2 . / /. E_ _ _E F.' E © y .00.0 / SG �ELIA 5AWYER 312407') MODSY 1 Y .00.0 41.000 (134.51') PROP.CCRADC . —0.11Z"4 —R-- REv. 1 _( _ (--t.ic-,AkoNc, -L-REV. 2,___ i 1 • -G..._ I I I I I I I 80 110+00 20 40 60 80 111+00 .�J'7 t.• �i —t4..tifiSc;ilV.4 . NORTH CAROLINA DEPTARTNCNT OF TRANSPORTATION .R--• —,�,*: ,� DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS ZO 10 O ZD 4 2 0 4 40R1LONTAL SCALE - VEATIC.AL SCAE L DERTIC COUNTY • ..1C G.019001T R-2404C JAL MC DENOTES WET L/RN05 PROPOSE° GRADING. PAVING ,CURD AND GUTTER. DRAINAGE AND STRUCTURES ON U.S. 17 FROM jII � DENOTES FILL IN WETLAN 05 EAST OF N.C. 4S TO WCIT OF.TL CHOWAt1 RIVCH. ��, 111 SCALE AS SHOWN DENOTES EXCAVATION I WETLANDS SHEET a. OF 3S NOVEMOCR 1995 o SITE 9 ® 4 y yc GELIA SAwYr GI r' •nit,PO.C..i_EaSEE..E:i•�,,_1`j5,- x — —_ _ >• - - 0- lil J . Esr. Q t z "5.;. REMOVE 37S CONC ^ . 375 RCP -4 1 c i NI I o as f 7 8.9 BST — if 2; • „ :.�-.%,REY ., S87•-56'-44.7"E .- 2—GI—I) .._ i:- H Q n Z- --e-"", //, tS) —7 // / /— / ///////'1 GELIA SAWYER r x tic yc C,1.155r 5..RIPRAF' JC w/FIL7LR FAE•RIG '0.112% PROP GRADE-� -L- REV. +0,017 21_. ----- ---- -G- - - -- - - - - - - -- - - -��`—NC ALONG. —I--RE-V. • 2 Q I III ::2- -A- • 111+00 20 40 60 80 112+00 20 40 -.... NORTH CARCLINA DEPTARTMCNT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS ZO IO 0 ZO 4 2 0 4 HORIZONTAL SCALE_ - VERTICAL SCALE. UCRTIE COUNTY .31c DENOTES 14STLANOS.4L. G.0:900:T R—.AOAC / //J /// DENOTES PROPOSCD GRADING. PAVING .CURD AND GUTTER. DRAICASTV OFC AND N.C. r45R TOTURES ON WCST OF TUC• 17 CHOWAND M //// FILL IN WETLANDSRIVCR. /// SCALE AZ SHOWN DENOTES EXCAVATION 1}J 1,4ETLAN05 !-• • • SHLET 4 OF 3O NCV.TOCR 1505 51TE 9 Y ryj GELIA SAWYER 0 0 00 w i PROP. SLOPE STAKE UNE +643.0 .yL / 0 • (100°O\ —1 ' NC E O t "Cr .. .. .. .. .. ,375 RCP + v REMO,.£ 373 CONC• (86.42 N ' I c ,r , V— - ` —L—REV •�...- •_- - �� - ...s' a -L.0 . I- I / ///./ / -2-- �— 5c• x. FALSE.SUMP 1 o 7C 0 Y NC `-PROP. SLOPE STAKE UNE CELIA SAWYER Y _�_ V PROP.GRADE. N8L 0 NIG Al-oNG -L-REV--- PRoR GRADE SEA- (in -2_ -4 I I I I I I I I 40 60 ' • 80 113+00 20 40 60 80 NORTH CAROLINA DCPTARTMCNT OF TRANSPORTATION F22121 DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS 4 20 10 r 0 Zp 4 rrq�. O 4 OCIITIC COUNTY FfORI LC,NTAL SCALE • V EAT ICAL SCALE. 5.01 D0O1T R-2404C Y AG c DENOTES WE.T LAN PROPOSED GRADING. PAVING .CURD ANO GUTTER. 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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. tii CF/ ` A 9y° `FO gtiq�/1( 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 interagency forum that will examine the implications of such actions from the Page 3 May 6, 1997 Mr. Bell 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 (non-riverine). Page 4 May 6, 1997 Mr. Bell 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 HFV/mrt Page 5 May 6, 1997 Mr. Bell 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 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources AN, !Tr-A Division of Coastal Management 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. P.O. Box 27687, FAX 919-733-1495 Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-733-2293 Reduce Reuse Recycle 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper 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 (919)733-2293. 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 u us ivbfrh Carolina Department of Environment, Nealth and Natural Resources A • ADivision of Parks & Recreation ... ` James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Dr. Philip K. McKnelly, Director HNR March 10, 1997 tQRAND TO: Stephen Benton FROM: Stephen Hall S 11 SUBJECT: CD -- Drain and Fill Wetlands for US 17 Widening, Edenhouse REFERENCE: ACTID-94-0838 i The proposed US 17 widening theT propo Creek 17wig and bridge Teplacement project for this Natural SalmonHeritage Swamp, a site that the Natural Heritage Pro project area will affect best Natural e Area. In order to g gram has identified es a thtPriority g ment practices be followed for the controlPacts to this rest management that new bridgesite, we recommend Wed that allr en of erosion and siltation. sprint thee be built as close to due projectfootprint unavoidable lossesf wed etlands, as the existingom pabridge as required practicable. If compensatory Possible, and that the to be we strongly Pensatoro mitigation Salmonn is incorporated into the g Y suggest that protection of the Creek mitigation packagei l 1 I P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh, No An Equal Opportunity Carolina 276 1 1-768 7 Telephone 919-733- 4181 FAX 919-715-3085 Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled, Q% IIIPast-consumer paper 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 ENCLOSURE CC: Randall Turner 1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources AT7571)07,41 Division of Coastal Management JamesnahaB. Hunt, Jr., , Secrnor etary ED E 1-1 N F Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Roger.N. Schecter, Director MEMORANDUM 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. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me. • 1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper , r' J 11c'� 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 Carolina's transportation objectives under the 1989 Highway Trust Fund Act and Page 2 January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith 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 • • Page 3 - January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith 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. • Page 4 ' • January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith 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, approximately 2 miles west of the western terminus of the project. This colony has been Page 5 January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith 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 Loam soils would not have to be nearly as far apart as for either Roanoke Silt Loam or Page 6 • January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith 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 flooding of adjacent streams and is wetland characterized by topographic depression • Page 7 January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith ? (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 the creek. The project's alignment will utilize approximately 0.3 acre of this upland Page 8 ' • January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith 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 Page 9 , ' • January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith 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 Page 10 • January 31, 1997 Mr. Smith 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 , 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 • be used at all outfalls In wetland areas throughout project. 2. Can scupper discharge of water at Salmon Creek be eliminated in favor of discharge into basins !coated east and/or west of bridge ?• Page 2 November 27, 1996 Mr. Bell 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 to be spanned. Page 3 November 27, 1996 Mr. Bell 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 • ; Page 4 November 27, 1996 Mr. Bell 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 t Page 5 November 27, 1996 Mr. Bell 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 • Mr. M. Randall Turner, NCDOT WE11.AtD L 1KUT WETLAND LIMIT ± * I TB WE w\ 76 WETLANDS c WETLANDS \ \ ' /' END DITCH I 1 \ PR0P. 6m8ASEDITCH D DITCH W w • I PROP.0.6m BASE DITC I " ` 0 : -----\1_,1 , / H DITCH - BEGIN EXT.TOE OF FILL I I / EXT.TOE OF FILL DITCH 750 1 RCP -L- i `750 I - - - RCP -L 1 -� -PROP.TOE OF FILL ` PROP.TOE OF FILL 1 PROP.BRIDGE ' BEGIN PROP.0.6m BASE DITCH 1 / 1PR0 .0.6m BAS ±ITCH 1 ` BEGIN DITCH WETLANDS ± END ! / END DITCH ±DITCH II± ± WETLANDS ± ± ± WETLAND LIMIT TB WE wE \I/ I TB - WETLAND LIMIT wr NOT TO SCALE Commander reuerai tsuuuiny US.Department Fifth Coast Guard District 431 Crawford Street of Transportation AA Portsmouttf a91-5004 United States , , i J 13 9 8-6 222 Coast Guard 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 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. cc: Preston Pate 1424 Carolina Avenue,Washington,North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper `y 1 ' . :: ' t,,.I , . , I HI -4: r• ` p• y . ll It; + . w1 - tt � • i ?1,..,...,-.4 ... ,fit: y STATE OF NORtii CIA) S..)11NA I)El'ARTMENT OF TP A.NSPORFATION I NT Ir_ DNN>lON OF HIGHWAYS t,-'.0 k t;,�Esi.f t`t Ili 113 Airport Olive Suite 100 PO Box 850 Ecenton, NC 27932 - May 1, 1997 A- ''\FMORANDUM l•c) Doug Huggett, CAMA Major Permit Asst. tvision of Coastal Mat lager neat a is FROM . -OC. • M. Randall Turner, Division Environmental Officer Planning & Environmental Branch division 1 '7-YI ' SUB_tE=Cl . Acsja3ent Ripa*:an Notifications. 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NC.: ..:1';)`.-7 : :lets or Delivery -1 ,_• ....- •• 4 .----—- — —-4--- ---.- ;..---..— ,._ _ ....._........... • - ),...*, - — 8,AC,131ee) ',W•6•4/411.:(..)Iff e ,t'ik:tieStOCI 4 ; arra.,ss is.(4 di 41- F3 • 4 • ", _,/,-(., i . ‘.. X /0 4.4'1 Tor • u- •••••• ,. _, I • . - :-- 4' ' , '• •-•• 043CrieS•'., -,.1-a r!! AeLetpt ,• I - . A . ...,. 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 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper 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 L4,1 H. Franklin Vick, PE., Manager Planning & Environmental Branch Enclosures cc: Mr. Terry Moore, DCM '• 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 • . . 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 • .) 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 , t_.07,,,z/Z 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 • 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. 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