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TO: John Dorney WO
Planning Branch
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
NAMES:
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Supv.
DATE: ***EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (USE N/A FOR NOT APPLICABLE) ***

PERMIT YR: 94
APPLICANT NAME: NC DOT
PROJECT TYPE: REPLACE
COE #:
RCD FROM CDA : DOT
0RIVER AN.D STJB BASIN # :
STREAM CLASS:
PERMIT NO: 0000225 COUNTY:
REPLACE BRIDGE ON SR 1222
BRIDGE PERMIT-TYPE:
DOT #:
DATE FPM CDA:
42. STR INDEX NO:
WL__IMPACT? : ON
WL-_REQU*ESTE.D : D . O S oG/
WL SCORE (#) :
MITIGATION?: YIN
MITIGATION SIZE:
COMMENTS:
BERTIE
NW 14
03/11/94
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WL_TYPE:
WL__ACR_EST?: YIN
WATER IMPACTED BY FILL?: YIN
MITIGATION-TYPE:
DID YOU REQUEST MORE INFO?: YIN
IS WETLAND RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: YIN
RECOMMENDATION (Circle One): ISSUE SSUE/COND DENY

cc: Regional Office
Central Files

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ??.
Division of Environmental Management -?I
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID E H N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 22, 1994
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental Branch
NC DOT
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters
Bridge replacement, Bridge #2, SR 1222
Bertie County
DEM Project #94225
We have reviewed your request for 401 Water Quality Certification to
place fill material in 0.024 acres of wetlands or waters which are tributary
to Connaritsa Swamp for bridge replacement located at Bridge 2, SR 1222 in
Bertie County as described in your submittal dated 8 March 1994. Based on
this review, we have determined that the proposed fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification No. 2732. A copy of the General Certification is
attached. This Certification is necessary for coverage under Corps of
Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 14. This action completes DEM's review under
Section 401 of the Clean•Water Act.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30).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. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be
final and binding.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
reston Howar , Jr. P.E.
94225.1tr
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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TO: John Dorney WO Supv.: r
Planning Branch DATE;-
SUBJECT: WETLAND STA4F REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
**-*EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (USE N/A FOR NOT APPLICABLE) ***
PERMIT YR: 94
APPLICANT NAME: NC DOT
PROJECT-TYPE: REPLACE.
COE-#.
RCD_FROM_CDA: DOT
?REG`OFFICE-
RIVER-AND
_SUB_BASIK # :
STREAM-CLASS:
PERMIT NO: 000022S COUN'T'Y: BERTIE
- REPLACE BRIDGE 2 ON SR 1222
BRIDGE PERMIT-TYPE: NW14
DOT-#:
DATE_.FRM_CDA: 03/11/94
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STR_INDEX_NO:
WL_IMPACT?: ON
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IaTL REQUESTED : Q - O S UC/
WL S CORE (#) :
MITIGATION?: YIN
MITIGATION SIZE:
COMMENTS:

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Central Files
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WL_TYPE:
WL_ACR_EST?: YIN
WATER IMPACTED BY FILL?: YIN
MITIGATION-TYPE:
DID YOU REQUEST MORE INFO?: YIN
IS WETLAND RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: YIN
RECOMMENDATION (Circle One;: ISSUE SSUE/COND DENY
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
March S, 1994
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1590
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
MAR 1 1 1994
CO WETLANDS
AT HUNT I I I
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Bertie County, Replacement of Bridge No. 2 over
Connaritsa Swamp on SR 1222.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to replace bridge #2 over Connaritsa Swamp on SR 1222 in
Bertie County. It is proposed to replace the present bridge
with one 21'10" by 5'8" aluminum box culvert approximately
38' in length.
The proposed activity will result in the filling in of
C>, D-01' less than 0.004 ha (0.01 ac) of wetlands, less than 0.004 ha
0.0'b (0.01 ac) of fill in waters of the U.S. and less than 0.016
9? ha (0.04 ac) of excavation in wetlands.
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p 0$ It is anticipated that this construction activity
qualifies for Federal authorization pursuant to the pre-
Zcr discharge notification provisions set forth in Nationwide
Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a)(14). Application is hereby made for
Department of Army permits as required for such activities.
Enclosed please fi.nd_a_pre-d.i_scharge_.n.oti_fication form and
permit drawings for this project. By copy of this letter, we
are also requesting a 401 Water Quality Certification from
the Division of Environmental Management.
By copy of this letter we are also requesting comments
from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife S:,rvice and National Marine
Fisheries Service regarding the presence of any federally
listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or
critical habitat, and from the State Historic Preservation
Office regarding the presence of any historic properties in
the area.
If you have any questions, or if we may provide any

further information, please contact Ms. Robin A-i. Little of
NCDOT's Environmental Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
\i a
qB O' inn, P.E.
Assistant Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. John Dorney, DEHNR, DEM
Mr. David Lekson, COE-Washington
Ms. L. K. Gantt, USFWS
National Marine Fisheries Service, Beaufort, N.C.
State Historic Preservation Officer
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Jim Lee, P.E., Bridge Maintenance Unit
Mr. C.O. White, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
NOTIFICATION FORM
INFORMATION SHEET
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
A. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS DISTRICT ENGINEER. (REFER TO
ITEM B. BELOW FOR DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATION RE-
QUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICALLY NOTE NWP 26 DIFFERENCE.)
Certain nationwide permits require notification to the Corps of Engineers before work can proceed. They are as follows:
NWP 5 (only for discharges of 10 to 25 cubic yards)
NWP 7
NWP 13 (only for stabilization activities in excess of 500 feet in length or greater than an average of one cubic yard
per running foot)
NWP 14 (only for fills in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, and must include a delineation of affected special
aquatic sites)
NWP 17
NWP 18 (required when discharge exceeds 10 cubic yards or the discharge is in a special aquatic site and must include
a delineation of the affected special aquatic site, including wetlands)
NWP 21 (must include a delineation of affected special aquatic sites, including wetlands)
NWP 26 (only for greater than 1 acre total impacts and must include a delineation of affected special aquatic sites,
including wetlands)
NWP 33 (must include a restoration plan of reasonable measures to avoid and minimize impacts to aquatic resources)
NWP 37
NWP 38 (must include a delineation of affected special aquatic sites, including wetlands)
For activities that may be authorized by the above listed nationwide permits that require notification, the
applicant shall not begin work
a. Until notified that the work may proceed under the nationwide permit with any special conditions imposed by
the District Engineer, or
b. If notified that an individual permit may be required, or
c. Unless 30 days (calendar) have passed from the time a complete notification is received by the District Engineer
and no notice has been received from the District Engineer, and required state approvals have been obtained.
Required state approvals include: 1) a Section 401 water quality certification if authorization is requested for a
discharge of dredged or fill material, and 2) an approved coastal zone management consistency determination if
the activity will affect the coastal area.
Use of NWP 12 also requires notification to the District Engineer, but work may not begin until written
concurrence is received from the District Engineer. The time periods described above do not apply.
Furthermore, requirements to notify the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the -National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the State Historic Preservation Office (SFlPO), as indicated below and on the
notification form, do not apply.
B. APPLICATION TO DEM FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION.
Certain nationwide permits require an application to DEM in order to obtain Section 401 water quality certification.
They are NWP 6, NWP 12, NWP 15, NWP 16, NWP 17, NWP 21, NWP 33, NWP 34, NWP 38, and NNW 40.
Certain nationwide permits were issued general certifications and require no application. They are NWP 3, NWP 4,
NWP 5, NWP 7, NWP 20, NWP 22, NWP 23 (requires notification to DEM), NWP 25, NWP 27, NWP 32, NWP 36,
and NWP 37.
The following nationwide permits were issued general certifications for only limited activities: NWP 13 (for projects
less than 500 feet in length), NWP 14 (for projects that impact waters only), NWP 18 (for projects with less than 10
cubic yards of fill in waters only), and NWP 26 (for projects with less than or equal to one-third acre fill of waters or
wetlands). Projects that do not meet these criteria require application for Section 401 water quality certifications.
C. NOTIFICATION/APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
The attached form should be used to obtain approval from the Corps of Engineers and/or the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management as specified above. The permittee should make sure that all necessary information is
provided in order to avoid delays. One copy of the completed form is required by the Corps of Engineers and seven
copies are required by DEM. Plans and maps must be on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper.
Endangered species requirement: For Corps of Engineers notifications only, applicants must notify the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and/or the National Marine Fisheries.Service regarding the presence of endangered species that may
be affected by the proposed project.
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
RALEIGH FIELD OFFICE
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Telephone [phone]
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
HABITAT CONSERVATION DIVISION
Pivers Island
Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone [phone]
Historic resources requirement: For Corps of Engineers notifications only, applicants must notify the State Historic
Preservation Office regarding the presence of historic properties that may be affected by the proposed project.
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
N.C. DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Telephone [phone]
Information obtained from these agencies should be forwarded to the Corps.
DEM ID: ACTION ID:_
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): NWP 33
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Boy 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. SOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. Owners Address: P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): --- (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
B. J. O'Quinn, P.E.
Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Bertie
Nearest Town or City: Rhodes
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge No. 2 over Connaritsa Swamp
on SR 1222
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Connaritsa Swamp/Cashie River
7. River Basin: Roanoke River Basin
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES NO LX I C-SW
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO 91
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including.wetlands, located on project site:
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: Less than O.C.1 acres
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated: Less than 0.04 acres
Total Impacted: Less than 0.05 acres
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11 "'drawings only): Replace existing bridge
with 38' long, 21'10" x 5'8" Aluminum box culvert in existing alignment.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Improve safety of crossing
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. Existing alignment and bridge crossing need improveemnt by
bridge replacement to meet safety requirements. .
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or 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. Have you done so? YES [XI NO [ ] by copy
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. of the
attached letter.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [X ] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. by copy of attached letter.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
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. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Rural
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?
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