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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
May 29, 1992
District Engineer
Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
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Vi'lITER OUAUTY SECTIOtJ
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Subject: Davidson County, Bridge No. 437 on SR 1254 over Rat Spring
Branch, State Project No. 8.2601901, Federal-Aid Project
BRZ-1254(1), I. D. No. B-2128
Attached for your information is a copy of the project planning report for
the subject project. The project is being processed by the Federal Highway
Administration as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with
23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, we do not anticipate requesting an
individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide Permit in
accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B-23) issued November 22, 1991, by
the Corps of Engineers. The provisions of Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C)
of these regulations will be followed in the construction of the project.
We do not anticipate that a permit will be required from the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources for this project.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at
733-3141.
Sincerely, /
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L. . Jard, P. E., Manager
LJW/plr Planning and Environmental Branch
Attachment
cc: Mr. John Parker, Permit Coordinator, w/report
Mr. John Dorney, Environmental Management, w/report
Mr. C. W. Leggett, P. E.
Mr. J. T. Peacock, Jr., P. E.
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Jr., P. E.
Mr. D. B. Waters
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Davidson County, Bridge No. 437
on SR 1254 over Rat Spring Branch
State Project No. 8.2601901
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1254(1)
I. D. No. B-2128
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
And
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
APPROVED:
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D e J. ard, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
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Date Nicho L. Graf
Ftif? Division Administrator, FHWA
Davidson County, Bridge No. 437
on SR 1254 over Rat Spring Branch
State Project No. 8.2601901
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1254(1)
I. D. No. B-2128
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
May, 1992

Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:
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Project Planning Engineer
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Planning and Environmental Branch
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Davidson County, Bridge No. 437
on SR 1254.over Rat Spring Branch
State Project No. 8.2601901
Federal-Aid Project BRZ-1254(1)
I. D. No. B-2128
Bridge No. 437 has been included in the Federal-Aid Bridge
Replacement Program. The location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial
environmental impacts are anticipated. The project has been classified as
a Federal "Categorical Exclusion."
1. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
All standard procedures and measures will be implemented to avoid or
minimize environmental impacts. No special or unique environmental
commitments are necessary. Less than 0.1 acre of wetlands will be
disrupted by the project. Best management practices will be utilized to
minimize these impacts.
II. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Bridge No. 437 should be replaced at the existing location with a
reinforced concrete box culvert as shown by the alignment in Figure 2.
Only minimum approach work is required to tie the culvert to existing
approaches.
Preliminary hydrographic studies indicate that a double barreled
9' x 8' box culvert should be provided.
Traffic will be maintained during the 4 months construction period by
constructing a temporary on-site detour on the south side of the existing
structure.
Estimated cost, based on current prices, is $361,000 which includes
$325,000 for construction and $36,500 for right-of-way.
The estimated cost of the project, as shown in the Transportation
Improvement Program, is $ 290,000.
III. EXISTING CONDITIONS
SR 1254 is classified as a rural local route in the Statewide
Functional Classification System. It is not part of the Federal Aid
System. This section of SR 1254 is not classified in the Town of
Lexington's Thoroughfare Plan (1978). SR 1254 serves an industrial area
composed of the Lexington Furniture Plants.
In the vicinity of the bridge, SR 1254 has a 19-foot pavement with
10-foot shoulders (see Figure 3). Vertical alignment is flat. Horizontal
alignment is tangent. The structure is situated 18 feet above the creek
bank.
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There is no posted speed limit for SR 1254. Advisory speed posting
may be needed in this industrial area.
• The current traffic volume of 1200 vehicles per day (vpd) is expected
to increase to approximately 1800 vpd by the year 2011. The projected
volume includes 1% truck-tractor semi-trailer (TTST) and 10% dual-tired
vehicles (DT).
The existing bridge (see Figure 3) was constructed in 1962. It has a
timber floor on I-beams supported by timber caps on timber piles and
timber bulkheads. The estimated remaining life of the existing structure
is 2 years. Overall length is 31 feet. Clear roadway width is 24.5 feet.
The posted weight limit is 10 tons for single vehicles and 15 tons for
trucks with trailers. Bridge No. 437 has a sufficiency rating of 8.9
compared to a rating of 100 for a new structure.
Six accidents were reported in the vicinity of Bridge No. 437 during
the period from September 1, 1987 to August 31, 1991. However, only two
of these accidents (rear-end) occurred at the bridge.
No school buses cross Bridge No. 437.
IV. ALTERNATIVE
Replacing the bridge along the existing roadway alignment with a
cast-in-place reinforced concrete box culvert (2 @ 9' x 8') was the only
alternative studied. Traffic will be maintained on-site with a temporary
detour structure (2 - 90" pipes) located immediately south of the existing
structure (see Figure 2).
Consideration was given to replacing the bridge in the same location
by closing the road. However, the only access to the Lexington Furniture
Plants is SR 1254. Since there is no detour route, this alternative was
eliminated.
"Rehabilitation" of the old bridge is not feasible due to its age and
deteriorated condition.
The "do-nothing" alternative would eventually necessitate closure of
the bridge. This is not desirable due to the traffic service provided by
SR 1254.
V. ESTIMATED COST
Estimated cost of the recommended alternative is as follows:
Structure $ 50,700
Roadway Approaches and Detour $ 228,800
o Structure Removal $ 4,000
Engineering & Contingencies $ 41,500
Right-of-Way, Utilities $ 36,500
Total $ 361,500
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VI. TRAFFIC DETOUR
There is no off-site traffic detour for this project. An easement
behind the furniture plant was studied to see if an off-site detour could
be constructed along this easement. This alternative was dismissed very
early in the planning process as being cost prohibitive. Traffic will be
detoured onto a temporary roadway constructed south of Bridge No. 437.
Two 90" pipes will serve to carry Rat Spring Branch under the temporary
detour.
VII. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
Bridge No. 437 should be replaced at its present location with a
reinforced concrete box culvert. According to a preliminary hydrographic
study, a double 9' x 8' reinforced concrete box culvert will accommodate
the flow of Rat Spring Branch at this point. The length of the culvert
will be approximately 60 feet. The structure dimensions may be increased
or decreased as necessary to accommodate peak flows of Rat Spring Branch
as determined by further hydrographic studies.
The recommended improvements will include about 100 feet of improved
roadway approaches. A 22-foot pavement with 6-foot graded shoulders
should be provided on the approaches. The elevation of the new crossing is
expected to be approximately the same as the elevation of the existing
bridge.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive impact.
Replacement of an inadequate bridge will result in safer traffic
operations.
The project is considered to be a Federal "Categorical Exclusion" due
to its limited scope and insignificant environmental consequences.
The bridge replacement will not have a significant adverse effect on
the quality of the human or natural environment with the use of current
NCDOT standards and specifications.
The project does not conflict with any plan, existing land use, or
zoning regulation. No significant change in land use is expected to
result from construction of the project.
No adverse impact on families or communities is anticipated.
• Right-of-way acquisition will be limited.
No significant adverse effect on public facilities or services is
expected. The project is not expected to adversely affect social,
economic, or religious opportunities in the area.
The project is located southwest of Lexington, in Davidson County in
the Piedmont physiographic province. The topography of the area is gently
rolling hills.
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A mowed-grass community exists on the east and west sides of Rat
Spring Branch. It is dominated by tall fescue (Festuca sp.). Henbit
(Lamium amplexicaule) and broomstraw (Andropogon sp.) also exist in this
community. Anticipated impacts to the plants in this community are viewed
as temporary and minor.
The subject project will primarily impact terrestrial wildlife, but
the location of Rat Spring Branch in the study area offers the potential
for impacts to this aquatic habitat as well.
Amphibians common in the vicinity of the project include slimy
salamander (Plethodon glutinosis), American toad (Bufo americanus), spring
peeper (Hyla crucifer), southern leopard frog (Rana sphenocephala),
bullfrog (Rana Catesbeiana) and upland chorus frog (Pseudacris
triseriata).
Reptiles likely to occur in the area include eastern box turtle
(Terrapene carolina), eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undulatus),
broadhead skink (Eumeces laticeps), ground skink (Scincella lateralis),
rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta), northern watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) and
copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix).
Birds common in the vicinity of the project include red-tailed hawk
(Buteo Jamaicensis), Canada goose (Branta canadensis), mallard (Anus
platyrhynchos), American crow (Corvus brachyrh_ynchos), European starling
(Sturnus vulgaris), Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), tufted
titmouse (Parus bicolor), rufous-sided towhee (Pi ilo erythrophthalmus),
white-throated sparrow (Zonotrichis albicollis), american robin (Turdus
migratorius) and eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis).
Mammals such as gray fox (Urocyon cinerioargenteus), raccoon (Procyon
lotor), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), eastern cottontail
(Sylvilagus floridanus) and white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) are
likely to be common inhabitants of the area.
Rat Spring Branch is the only aquatic community associated with this
project. Rat Spring Branch flows northeast to southwest and intersects
the project perpendicular to SR 1254. This branch flows on from the study
area and into Swearing Creek north of I-85.
Fish species likely to be found in Rat Spring Branch include
largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus),
redbreast sunfish (Le omis auritus), white crappie (Pomoxis annularis),
flat bullhead (Ictalurus platycephalus), yellow perch (Perca flavescens),
common carp (C rinus carpio) and bluehead chub (Nocomis leptocephalus .
Upper-level predators rely on inhabitants of this creek including
reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates as a food supply. These
predators include mammals like raccoons and birds such as belted
kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) and great blue heron (Ardea herodias).
The proposed action could affect the aquatic environment of the
branch that flows through the project boundaries. Strict enforcement of
sedimentation control measures and best management practices (BMPs) should
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be observed. Sedimentation into these creeks can be harmful to local
populations of invertebrates such as crustacea and insect larvae that are
important parts of the aquatic food chain. Fish populations found
• downstream of the proposed action also can be harmed by sedimentation.
Rat Spring Branch headwaters originate in southern Lexington between
US 29 and NC 8 and flow southwest into the subject project area. Water
depth at the project site measures from several inches in the shallows to
approximately 1 foot in deeper portions of the stream. The substrate is
sandy-silt and the channel width is from 2 to 3 feet.
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) does not
list any dischargers for the Rat Spring Branch study area.
Rat Spring Branch has a best usage classification of C. Class C
waters are suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing,
wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture.
The Benthic Microinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) addresses long
term trends in water quality at fixed monitoring sites by the sampling for
selected benthic macro invertebrates. These organisms are sensitive to
subtle changes in water quality. Good water quality is associated with
high taxa richness (the number of different types of organisms) and the
presence of many intolerant species. Water quality degradation gradually
eliminates the more sensitive species and leads to a community structure
different from that in an unstressed stream. Specific data is not
available for the immediate project area, however, data received from a
biological sampling station at SR 1104 (2 miles to the south of the
subject project) gave Swearing Creek, to which Rat Spring Branch is a
tributary, a fair bioclassification in 1985 and a good/fair bioclassi-
fication in 1987.
No waters classified as High Quality Waters (HQW), Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) or waters designated as WS-1 or WS-11 will be
impacted by the proposed project, nor are these resources located within
1 mile of the subject area.
Potential impact to Rat Spring Branch will be increased sedimentation
from construction-related erosion including increased water turbidity,
loss of invertebrates such as filter feeding mollusks and fish eggs due to
suffocation. This is viewed as a temporary impact, however, poorly managed
application of sedimentation control policies can result in serious damage
to the aquatic environment not only in the immediate study area but
downstream into Swearing Creek. Sedimentation and erosion control measures
will be strictly enforced during the construction stage of this project.
Concrete box culverts (and corrugated metal pipes, if used) will be placed
12 inches below the stream bottom so as not to block fish movement. A low
flow notch will be cut into one cell of multi-celled concrete box
culvert. Deflectors will direct water into this cell during low flows.
Soils which are found in the subject project alignment include
Chewacla loam (Ch) and Mecklenburg loam (MeD).
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The Chewacla series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained
soils on nearly level flood plains. Though non-hydric, it supports hydric
inclusions. They formed in recent alluvium washed largely from soils
formed in residuum from schist, gneiss, granite, phyllite, and other
metamorphic and igneous rocks. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent.
The Mecklenburg series consists of very deep, well drained, slowly
permeable soils that formed in residuum weathered from mafic crystalline
rocks of the piedmont uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 25 percent.
Wetlands and surface waters fall under the broad category of "Waters
of the United States" as defined in 33 CFR 328.3 and in accordance with
provisions of section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C 1344).
Anticipated impacts are categorized as bank-to-bank waters of the
United States and fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE). Construction is likely to be authorized by provisions of
Nationwide permit 33 CFR 330.5 (A) 23. This permit authorizes activities
undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded, or financed, in whole
or in part, by another federal agency or department where that agency or
department has determined pursuant to the council on environmental quality
regulation for implementing the procedural provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act, that the activity, work, or discharge is
categorically excluded from environmental documentation because it is
included within a category of actions which neither individually nor
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and the
office of the chief of engineers has been furnished notice of the agency's
or department's application for the categorical exclusion and concurs with
that determination. This project will require a 401 Water Quality
Certification from NCDEHNR prior to the COE issuance of a Nationwide 23
permit.
Federal law states that any action, which has the potential to result
in a negative impact to federally-protected plants or animals, is subject
to review by the USFWS (and/or the National Marine Fisheries Service),
under one or more provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973,
as amended. The USFWS and other wildlife resource agencies also exercise
jurisdiction over protected species in accordance with the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act of 1979. Certain plants and animals, which are
endemic to North Carolina and/or whose populations are in severe decline,
are also protected by North Carolina law.
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered (E),
Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE) and Proposed Threatened (PT) are
protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists no federally
(protected or candidate) species for Davidson County as of March 16, 1992.
Candidate species are species which are not legally protected under
the Endangered Species Act and are not subject to any of its provisions,
including Section 7, until they are formally proposed or listed as
Threatened or Endangered.
Plants or animals with state designations of Endangered (E),
Threatened (T) or Special Concern (SC) are granted protection by the State
Endangered Species Act and the N.C. Plant Protection and Conservation Act
of 1979, administered and enforced by the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission and the N.C. Department of Agriculture.
A search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program's data failed
to turn up any records of occurrence of state-protected species in the
study area.
This project will not impact any federally protected species.
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, implemented by the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance
with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Section 106 requires that
if a federally funded, licensed, or permitted project has an effect on a
property listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation be given an
opportunity to comment.
The project does not involve any Section 4(f) properties. There are
no publicly owned parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, or
wildlife and waterfowl refuges of national, state or local significance in
the vicinity of the project.
There are no properties in the vicinity of the project that are
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was given the opportunity to
review the architecture and the archaeological aspects of the project.
SHPO concurred there were no historic structures or archaeological sites
in the area of potential effect (see Appendix A-1 and A-2). No further
compliance with Section 106 is required.
No Prime or Important farmland will be affected since the structure
is to be replaced at the existing location, and, therefore, the project is
exempt from the Farmland Protection Policy Act.
The project is located within the Northern Piedmont Air Quality
Control Region. The ambient air quality for Davidson County has been
determined to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards. Since this project is located in an area where the State
Implementation Plan (SIP) does not contain any transportation control
measures, the conformity procedures of Title 23, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), Part 770 do not apply to this project.
The project will not substantially increase traffic volumes.
Therefore, its impact on noise levels and air quality will be
insignificant. Noise levels could increase during construction but will
be temporary. If vegetation is disposed of by burning, all burning shall
be done in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the
North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
This evaluation completes the assessment requirements of Title 23, Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 770 and 772 and no additional reports are
required.
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The area of the drainage basin for Rat Spring Branch is 2.6 square
miles. Davidson County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance
Regular Program, and this section of Rat Spring Branch is included in the
detail published and adopted flood study. The proposed replacement
structure will not have any adverse effect on the floodplain of Rat Spring
Branch at this crossing. The limits of the 100-year and 500-year
floodplains and the 100-year floodway are shown in Figure 4. Siltation of
adjacent areas due to the project construction will be minimized with the
use and maintenance of stringent erosion control devices and measures.
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no serious
adverse environmental affects will result from implementation of the
project.
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APPENDIX

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue '
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
Re: Replace Bridge No. 437 over Swearing-Creek
on SR 1254, Davidson County-,--B-2128, .2601901,
BRZ-1254(1), ER 92-7527
Dear Mr. Graf:
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On December 10, 1991, Robin Stancil of our staff met with North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds
concerning the above project. We reported our available information on
historic architectural and archaeological surveys and resources along with
our recommendations. NCDOT provided project area photographs and aerial
photographs at a later date for our use.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at
the meeting, we offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources, we are aware of no historic
structures located within the area of potential effect. We recommend that no
historic architectural survey be conducted for this project.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area.
Based on our present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any
archaeological resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National
Register of Historic Places will be affected by the project construction. We,
therefore, recommend that no archaeological investigation be conducted in
connection with this project.
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a
Categorical Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how
NCDOT addressed our comments.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
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109 East Jones Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
nolas L. Graf
?ebruary 27, 1992, Page 2
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.
Sincerely,
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Dav Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc: 4'1.. J. Ward
B. Church
T. Padgett

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO July 22, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199202788 and Nationwide Permit No. 23
(Approved Categorical Exclusions)
Mr. L. J. Ward, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Ward:

Reference is made to your letter of May 29, 1992, regarding your plans to
discharge dredged/fill material in the waters/wetlands of Rat Spring Branch,
associated with the replacement of the Rat Spring Branch Bridge (Bridge No.
437), SR 1254, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, State Project No.
8.2601901 I. D. No. B-2128. Plans included with your letter showed that you
propose to replace the aforementioned bridge with a two barrel box culvert.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal
Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization,
pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404
of the Clean Water Act, was provided for activities undertaken, assisted,
authorized, regulated, funded or financed, in whole or in part, by another
Federal agency or department where that agency or department has determined,
pursuant to the CEQ Regulation for the Implementing the Procedural Provisions
of the National Environmental Policy Act, that the activity, work or discharge
is categorically excluded from environmental documentation because it is
included within a category of actions which neither individually nor
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment, and the'
Office of the Chief of Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency's or
department's application for the categorical exclusion and concurs with that
determination.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. This
nationwide permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any
required State or local approval.
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This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter
unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also,
this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period,
the nationwide permit authorization is reissued without modification or the
activity complies with any subsequent modification of the nationwide permit
authorization. If during the 2 years, the nationwide permit authorization
expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity
would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit,
activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under
contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain
authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of
the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify,
suspend, or revoke the authorization.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. John Thomas at the Raleigh
Field Office, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
/M,r. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687