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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 21, 1999
Northampton County
WQC 401 Project # 990458
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Northampton County
W.E. Daniels, County Manager
PO Box 68
Jackson, NC 27845
Dear Mr. Daniels:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 0.0041 acres of wetlands
or waters for the purpose of installing a water line, as you described in your application dated May 4, 1999. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3101.
This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 12 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. 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. Also this
approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is
sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying
with all conditions. 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). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must
act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh,
N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIAIWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT
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NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ,
APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE
APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: Northampton County
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 68
CITY: Jackson
STATE:
SUBDIVISION NAME:
NC ZIP CODE: 27845
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
NC Highway 48, Northampton County
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
N/A
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Mr. W. E. Daniels, County Manager
P.O. Box 68
Jackson. NC 27845
534-8011
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Northhampton NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Gaston
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDING ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Along NC Highway 48 from SR 1200 to the Interstate 95
Interchan
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Roanoke River
RIVER BASIN: Roanoke
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-1 OR WS-11)? YES[ ] NO[X] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ ] NO [ X ]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [ X ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES [ ] NO [ X ] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 0.0041
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.0041
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10a.NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION: 0.0041
FLOODING:
OTHER:
DRAINAGE:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
l0b.(1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: 30 FT. AFTER: 30 FT.
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 6
WIDTH AFTER: 6
FT.
FT.
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: <0.5 FT. AFTER: <0.5 FT.
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: X CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Pipe will be placed 18" beneath channel bed
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY):
Installation of water main aooroximately 18" below existins eround using standard backhoe
excavation eauinment
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Potable water main and force main construction
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN T'O MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
Project is located along NCDOT right-of-way and must cross a perennial stream
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES
SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR
LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE
PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: March 1999 (See Sub-consultant Report) (ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE
AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESS SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: March 1999
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [ X ] NO [ ] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES[ ] NO[X]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES[ ] NO[ ] N/A
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone]
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND
38. ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE
SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH
EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY. Primarily business and industrial
IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
g. SIGNED AND DATED AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO;
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS
57 NT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
OWNER' /AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
W.E. DANIELS, COUNTY MANAGER
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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McKim & Creed
Attn: Tim Baldwin
5625 Dillard Road, Suite 117
Cary, NC 27511
919-233-8091 (office)
919-233-8031 (fax)
March 24, 1999
S&EC, Inc. Project # 994371
Re: Federally Protected Species Survey Report:
Northampton County Utilities Project located north of Roanoke Rapids, NC
and west of Interstate Highway 95, Northampton County, NC.
Dear Mr. Baldwin:
Federally Protected Species Survey
In March 1999, an Federally Listed Endangered & Threatened Species Evaluation was conducted on the
site known as the Northampton County Utilities Project located north of Roanoke Rapids, NC and west
of Interstate Highway 95, Northampton County, NC. (Please refer to the provided site map.)
RECORDS & LITERATURE REVIEW
A review of files maintained by the North Carolina State Natural Heritage Program produced no
occurrences of federally listed endangered or threatened species within two miles of the site. Federally
protected species (threatened or endangered) that are/were known to occur m Northampton and Halifax
Counties include: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), Reed-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis),
Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) and Tar Spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). (The Tar
Spinymussel is endemic to the Tar River drainage. Therefore, no surveys were conducted for this
species.)
Information regarding the unique characteristics (i.e., habitat, reproductive biology, present and historical
known locations, etc.) related to each species were compiled and reviewed prier to conducting field
surveys.
FIELD SURVEY
Information regarding the unique characteristics of the species, their habitat requirements, their
reproductive biology and locations of their previous local sightings were compiled and reviewed before
surveying commenced Surveys were conducted within 100 feet of the proposed utility routes by S&EC
personnel for the presence of individuals of each of the species listed above as well as possible suitable
habitat for those species. Portions of the site that appeared to be suitable habitat for any of the species
listed above were searched for the relative species. Encompassing transects were walked in potential
habitat areas in an effort to thoroughly cover the site. Survey methods were consistent with
recommendations of recognized professional biologists and scientific literature, when applicable.
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, Noctli Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Aud&s
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, [:valuation and Design
RESULTS
Unique characteristics of potentially occurring species, their habitat and their reproductive biology will be
discussed in the following subsections and assessments of their presence or absence have been made on
the basis of limiting habitat and biological features.
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus):
Description: A 26-43" long eagle with a 7' wingspread (Family Accipitridae). Adults most readily
identified by a white head and tail, and huge yellow bill. First year lack the white head and tail, and have
a dark bill and pale markings on the belly, tail, and under the wings, and are similar to immature Golden
Eagles. Nests are cone-shaped, 6-8' from top to bottom, and 6' or more in diameter made of sticks in
dominant live trees with a good field of view and flight paths. (Ehrlich et. al. 1988, Luukkonen et. al.
1989, USFWS 1993)
Survey Method: A search for individual birds, nests and possible suitable habitat was conducted during
the site transacts. Since the binds prefer coastal areas, rivers and large lakes (Ehrlich et. al. 1988, USFWS
1993), surveys were concentrated at the proposed river crossings.
Results: No bald eagles or nests were observed Bald Eagles are recorded in the Natural Heritage Program
files as existing greater than five miles to the west of the proposed route within the area of the Roanoke
Rapids Reservoir. The proposed utility construction corridor will be limited to either the I-95 right of way
or an existing utility right of way with "directional drilling" were it crosses the riverine community.
Therefore, only an inconsequential number of trees will need to be removed, limiting any possible impacts
to the birds to the maximum extent practicable.
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis):
Description: A 20 cm long "barred" woodpecker with black cap and nape of neck. Large white cheek
patches distinguish this woodpecker. Males have red cockade behind eyes (sometimes not apparent).
Found in family groups in pine savannahs with little undergrowth. Populations found in longleaf pine,
loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, pond pine and slash pine between 30 and 60 years. (Frazer 1992, Henry
1989 and USFWS, 1993).
Survey Method: The survey for red-cockaded woodpecker habitat and cavities was conducted to the
methods in "Guidelines for Preparation of Biological Assessments and Evaluations for the Red-Cockaded
Woodpecker" (Henry 1989).
Results: The few marginally suitable trees within the evaluated corridor were inspected for the presence
of cavities or foraging. None were observed Only very marginally suitable foraging or nesting habitat
was found within the evaluated corridor. No red-cockaded woodpeckers or nest cavities were observed
Based on the site's apparent isolation from quality habitat, lack of prime foraging conditions and
dominance of agricultural activity, it is highly unlikely that the proposed utilities would have any negative
impacts to known populations of red-cockaded woodpecker populations.
Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon):
Description: The dwarf wedgemussel is a small, dark, greenish tinged, freshwater bivalve, usually less
than 2" long. The right valve of the dwarf wedgemussel has two lateral teeth, while the left valve has one
lateral tooth (opposite of all other N.C. species). It is found in well-oxygenated, pollutant-free streams
close to banks, under overhangs, around the top of submerged logs, and on substrates of sand, gravel and
muddy sand with slow to moderate current. (USFWS 1993)
Survey Methods: The channel features within the evaluated area were examined for the presence of usable
habitat for A. heterodon. All proposed crossings of surface waters (including perennial and intermittent
stream crossing locations) required for the installation of the line were surveyed with the use of a "dip-
net".
Surveys were not conducted for the mollusk species within the Roanoke River due to the fact that the
proposed project will not be impacting the river's (or any other major tributary stream) surface water or
substrate. The proposed crossing of the Roanoke River will be accomplished by either attaching to the
existing I-95 bridge or "directionally drilling" under a narrow stretch of the river. Neither alternative will
result in impacts to mollusks or their habitat.
Results: No mollusk species were discovered within the channel features surveyed. No impacts to the
Dwarf Wedgemussel are anticipated
CONCLUSION
No federally protected species were located within two miles of the proposed project. Based on site
observations and lack of prime habitat requirements, it is unlikely that the proposed activity will have a
negative impact on populations of federally listed endangered or threatened species.
REFERENCES
Ehrlich, Paul R, David S. Dobkin and Darryl Wheye. 1988. The Birder's Handbook, A field
guide to the Natural History of North American Birds. Simon & Schuster Inc., New York. Pp. 220 & 356.
Frazer, M. 1993. Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species of North Carolina. unpublished.
Henry, V.G. 1989. Guidelines for the Preparation of Biological Assessments and Evaluations for the
Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Atlanta, Georgia.
Luukkonen, David R. et al. 1989. Project Final Report; Ecology, Habitat and Management of
Bald Eagles at B. Everett Jordan Lake and Falls Lake, North Carolina Department of Fisheries and
Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Blacksburg, VA 24601.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993. Endangered and Threatened Species of the Southeastern United
States (The Red Book). Prepared by Ecological Services, Division of Endangered Species,
Southeast Region. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
If you have any questions, comments or require further information please contact myself at 846-5900.
Prepared by, 4?? .
Bob 0Zarzecki
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April 30, 1999
Mr. John Dorney
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

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RE: Northampton County Water and Sanitary Sewer Project P lid A i n rT
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Dear Mr. Dorney:
In reference to your letter dated April 27, 1999, we are resubmitting the 401 Certification
application for the referenced project. The check for the $200.00 requisite fee has been
included along with the documentation listed below.
• Seven (7) copies of the Pre-construction Notification Application
• Seven (7) copies of 'h size construction plans
• Seven (7) copies of 8'/2" x 11" delineation maps for each area
If your require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
McKIM & CREED ENGINEERS, P.A.
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