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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 14, 1995
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental Branch
NC DOT
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
Subject: Modification of Certification Number 2985
Widening of US 221-NC 226 form
SR 1501 to SR 1434
DEM # 95099, COE # 199201260
TIP # R-204A, State Project No. 8.1850603
FILE COPY
In response to your 29 July 1995 letter, Certification Number 2985 is hereby modified
to authorize the excavation of sand and riprap from Tom's Creek and to restore it to its
natural channel as shown on your submittal.
Please call Mr. John Dorney of my staff at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kssttonn Ho d, Jr. P
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Mr. John Parker, DCM
Central Files
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan 6. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 17, 1995
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
NC DOT
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
FIL E u
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed widening of US 221-NC 226 from SR 1501 to SR 1434
Project # 95099, COE # 199201260
McDowell County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2985 issued to N.C. Department of
Transportation dated 17 March 1995.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
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Attachments
2985.wgc
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
McDowell County
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
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 211, Section .0500 to N.C. Department of
Transportation resulting in 0.31 acres of wetland impact in McDowell County pursuant to an
application filed on the 20th day of January of 1995 to improve US 221/NC 226 between SR 1501
and SR 1434.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters
of Tom's Creek in conjunction with the proposed development in McDowell County 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 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.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction
related discharge (50 NTUs in streams and rivers not designated as trout
waters by DEM; 25 NTUs in all saltwater classes, and all lakes and
reservoirs; 10 NTUs in trout waters).
2. DOT shall use DOT Stream Relocation Guidelines for all stream relocation
work for this project.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification. 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 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.
This the 17th day of March, 1995.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGF-NIENT
WQC# 2985
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N:-C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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? NOTE AND RETURN TO ME' Q PER. YOUR REQUEST
? RETURN WITH MORE DETAILS ?. FOR YOUR APPROVAL
? NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT THIS ? FOR YOUR INFORMATION
? PLEASE ANSWER ? FOR YOUR COMMENTS
? PREPARE. REPLY FOR MY SIGNATURE ?-SIGNATURE
? TAKE APPROPRIATE. ACTION - ? INVESTIGATE SAND REPORT.
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JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
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RECEIVED
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ENVIR0NMENTAL SCIENCES .
BRANCH
R. SAMUEL HUNT Ill
SECRETARY
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. M11-5201
July 29, 1995
Regulatory Branch - -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 .
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: McDowell County, Clean-up activities in Tom's Creek, US 221/NC 226,
between SR 1501 and SR 1434 north of Marion. TIP No. R-204A,
State Project No. 8. 1850603, COE Action ID No. 199201260, DEM
No. 95099
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
improve US 221/NC 226 north of Marion. Modified permits for this activity were issued
on May 15, 1995 by the Corps of Engineers and March 17, 1995 by the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission commented
favorably on the project by letter dated March 1, 1995. Unfortunately, a problem has
arisen at the project site which needs to be corrected.
The driveway of an adjacent property owner was partially washed out during a
heavy rainfall earlier this year. The driveway was repaired by NCDOT with rip rap.
Shortly thereafter, another storm washed the driveway out again. The washed out rip rap
and sand has accumulated downstream creating a large island and blocking a portion of
Tom's Creek. The NCDOT is proposing to excavate this sand and rip rap material from
Tom's Creek and restore the creek to its natural condition. It is estimated that this will
require excavating 65 cubic yards of material.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TP ANSPORTATION
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Attached you will find a notification form and drawings depicting the proposed
work. Please review this work for 404 authorization. A copy of this information has been
submitted to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management for their review. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please call Mr. Gordon Cashin at [phone], Extension 315.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
HF V/plr
cc: Steve Chapin, COE, Asheville
Stephanie Goudreau, NCWRC
John Dorney, DEM
W. D. Smart, PE, Division 13 Engineer
Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management
Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
DEM ID: 9.5099 ACTION ID: 199201260
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #):
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. jOHN 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: N r nPnartmnnt of Transportation- Planni nTBnri Fnyirnnmantn1 Rranrh
2. Owners Address: P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
3. Owners Phone Number (Home):
N/A
(Work)
[phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
H Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: McDowell
Nearest Town or City: Marion
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): US 221/NC 226 north of Marion and south
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Tom's Creek
7. River Basin: Catawba
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [ ] NO ki
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? _ A-:- YES kA NO .[ ]
If yes, explain. COE Action ID No 199201260 issued 11/22/93 modified 5/15/95.
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:
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated: Approximately 1875 square feet (0.04 arrPs)
?r
Total Impacted:
'12 Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Excavation of rip rap,
sand, and silt which a . cumulated after a strrm PvPnt_ Ahmit S riihi4G yards to
be removed.
13. Purpose of proposed work:
Clean up after the strom erosion and restore natural channel
conditions.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. I Pavi ng this material i n tha gtrpam_will increase erasion
of the opposite stream bank.
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 orproposed 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 W NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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 VXJ NO [ J
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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, relefant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management planis required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Business and residential
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N /
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PROPERTY OWNERS
Jerry Frank Arnold
640 State Street
Marion N.C. 28752
Michel E. Waycaster
144 Toms Creek Rd.
Marion N.C. 28752

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - - -
JAMES B. HUNT JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
July 29, 1995
Regulatory Branch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Field Office
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 -
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: McDowell County, Clean-up activities in Tom's Creek, US 221/NC 226,
between SR 1501 and SR 1434 north of Marion. TIP No. R-204A,
State Project No. 8.1850603, COE Action ID No. 199201260, DEM
No. 95099
As you are aware, the North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
improve US 221/NC 226 north of Marion. Modified permits for this activity were issued
on May 15, 1995 by the Corps of Engineers and March 17, 1995 by the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission commented
favorably on the project by letter dated March 1, 1995. Unfortunately, a problem has
arisen at the project site which needs to be corrected.
The driveway of an adjacent property owner was partially washed out during a
heavy rainfall earlier this year. The driveway was repaired by NCDOT with rip rap.
Shortly thereafter, another storm washed the driveway out again. The washed out rip rap
and sand has accumulated downstream creating a large island and blocking a portion of
Tom's Creek. The NCDOT is proposing to excavate this sand and rip rap material from
Tom's Creek and restore the creek to its natural condition. It is estimated that this will
require excavating 65 cubic yards of material.
EVOIA
2
Attached you will find a notification form and drawings depicting the proposed
work. Please review this work for 404 authorization. A copy of this information has been
submitted to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management for their review. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please call Mr. Gordon Cashin at [phone], Extension 315.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
HFV/plr
cc: Steve Chapin, COE, Asheville
Stephanie Goudreau, NCWRC
John Dorney, DEM
W. D. Smart, PE, Division 13 Engineer
Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management
Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
DEM ID: 95099 ACTION ID: 199201260
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #):
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. Bog 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN 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: N f nLoertmont of Trnnennrtat nn- Pl n nf? i nq anri Fnvirnnmantal Rranrh
2. Owners Address: P.O. Box 25201 = Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): NSA (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
. 10
H Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: McDowell
Nearest Town or City: Marion
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): US 221/NC 226 north of Marion and south
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Tom's Creek
7. River Basin: Catawba
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [ ] NO ki
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? - YES kA NO [ ]
If yes, explain. COE Action ID No 199201260 issued 11/22/93 modified 5/15/95.
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:
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated: Approximately 1875 square feet (n.n4 srrPGl
r?
Total Impacted:
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 172" X 11" drawings only): Excavation of rip rap,
sand and silt which accum it atPd after a atnrm P%tPnt Ahni itR5 mh„ir yards to
be removed.
13. Purpose of proposed work. Clean up after the strom erosion and restore natural channel
conditions.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. I Paving this maf-ari sl in tha c?re3m will increase erasion-
of the opposite stream bank.
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 orproposed 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 [XA NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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 RX] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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 planis required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Business and r si d .nti a1
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N / A
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PROPERTY OWNERS
Jerry Frank Arnold
640 State Street
Marion N.C. 28752
Michel E. Waycaster
144 Toms Creek Rd.
Marion N.C. 28752

N.C. DEPT. OF -TRANSPORTATION
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Action ID. 199201260 May 14, 1992
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS,
Post Office Box 25201, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 has applied for a
Department of the Army (DA) permit to WIDEN US 221-NC 226 FROM S.R. 1501 TO
S.R. 1434 NORTH OF MARION AS PART OF THE MARION BYPASS, McDowell County,
North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application indicate the existing road will be widened to 64-foot-wide with
four traffic lanes and one turning lane. The roadway will be bordered by curb
and gutter and 8-foot-wide berms throughout the project length. Tom's Creek
and an unnamed tributary will be impacted by the project. A new channel
approximately 1,260 feet long and 15 to 30 feet wide will be excavated
adjacent to the old channel which is approximately 1320 feet long and 10 to 15
feet wide. Approximately 107 cubic yards of fill will be placed below
ordinary high water in the old channel while a total of 1443 cubic yards of
fill will be placed for the entire project. Approximately 0.31 acres of
wetlands dominated by tag alder will be filled by the project. Plans showing
the work are included with this public notice.
This project is covered under the Final Environmental Impact Statement
(FEIS) for Project R-204, signed by the Federal Highway Administration in
1979. This FEIS addressed impacts for the entire Marion Bypass project, most
of which has already been completed. This application refers to the remaining
2.0 mile long section at the north end of the by-pass project. Material for
stabilization and maintenance of roads on the applicant's upland property.
Plans showing the work are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No
DA permit will be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal
has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor will a DA permit be issued
until the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM) has
determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as required by PL
92-500.
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This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act of 1899 (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 registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National 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.

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The U.S. Army 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 U.S. Army
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 Environmental Assessment and/or an
Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy
Act. 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 DA permit will not be made
until the DEM issues, denies, or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM 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 DEM for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be
reviewed at the DEM offices, Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh,
North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any person
requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The DEM plans to take final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act
certification on or after June 6, 1992.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to DEM, Post Office
Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535, on or before June 1, 1992,
Attention: John Dorney.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Steve Chapin, until 4:15 p.m., June 13,
1992, or telephone [phone].
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PROPERTY OWNER:
NAME AND ADDRESS

Martha Jane Buchanan Rt. 6, Box 88
Marion, NC 28752

J. S. Setzer 1651 HWY 221 N.
Marion, NC 28752

James S. Setzer, Jr. 1651 HWY 221 N.
Marion, NC 28752

Jerome Peters 1644 HWY 221 N.
Marion, NC 28752

Floyd Autrey 1640 HWY 221 N.
Marion, NC 28752

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 220 Tom's Creek Rd.
Marion, NC 28752
Oren Hall, Dean Honeycutt,
Joe Hall, and Van Boyd As Partners P.O. Box 1122
Marion, NC 28752

Jerry Frank Arnold 640 State Street
Marion, NC 28752

C. W. Norman 1664 HWY 221 N
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MEMORANDUM F,w,R Q? 0619
TO: Steve Chapin, Permit Coordinator oNoo?TgCsc/9?f
Asheville Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 4 FN?Fs
FROM: Stephanie E. Goudreau, Mt. Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: March 1, 1995 ,.;
SUBJECT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice No.
199201260, Review of revised plans to reduce impacts to
Toms Creek in conjunction with widening US 221-NC 226
from SR 1501 to SR 1434 north of Marion, McDowell
County, TIP #R-0204A.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has
reviewed revised plans by the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) to reduce the length of Toms Creek to be
relocated in conjunction with the widening of US 221-NC 226 from
SR 1501 to SR 1434. These comments are provided in accordance
with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et
seq.), and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401,
as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d.).
The NCDOT has reexamined the design of this project and has
eliminated most of the previously proposed channel change on Toms
Creek. This was achieved by reducing the roadway shoulder,
steepening the roadway fill slopes, and armoring with riprap from
station 100+00 to 106+50. An 8-foot berm will be maintained
between the existing channel bank and the toe of the proposed
roadway fill. A channel change will still be required from
station 100+00 to 100+50 and from station 102+50 to 103+50 for a
total of 150 feet of relocation. Original plans called for 1260
feet of relocation.
We are pleased that the NCDOT was able to design a less
damaging alternative. The following recommendations should be
implemented by the NCDOT to further minimize adverse impacts to
fisheries and wildlife resources:
1) Dimensions of the new channel should match the old channel.
j 199201260
Page 2 March 1, 1995
2) Riprap should only be placed from the edge of the stream
bank bottom to 2.5 feet up the stream bank.
3) Native tree species should be planted along the new channel
sections. Species such as tag alder, dogwood, and black
willow will be planted along the east bank while larger
species such as river birch, black cherry, black walnut, and
sycamore will be planted along the west bank.
4) The survival rate of newly planted should be monitored by
the NCDOT during August-September of each growing season
until success criteria (50 percent survival for at least 3
years) have been met.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
project. If you have any questions regarding these comments,
please contact me at 704/652-4257.
cc: Mr. Chris Goudreau, District 8 Fisheries Biologist
Ms. Janice Nicholls, USFWS, Asheville
Mr. John Dorney, DEM
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR.
GOVERNOR
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
January 20. 1995
District Engineer
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
Post Office Box 1390
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTENTION: Regulatory Unit
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: McDowell County, US 221/NC 226 from
lanes between SR 1501 and SR 1434,
State Project No. 8.1850603, T.I.P.
COE Action ID No. 199201260.
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R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
Y?? - i 1995
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2 lanes to 4
north of Marion,
No. R-0204A,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the 404 permit for
this project on November 22, 1993. This permit was based on
a design which required approximately 1260 feet of stream
channel relocation, 156 cubic yards of fill below ordinary
high water, and fill in 0.31 acres of wetlands.
Since this permit was issued, the North Carolina Department
of Transportation (NCDOT) has reexamined the design of this
project, and has determined that a less damaging alternative
is preferable to the purpose of the project. The proposed
construction revision will eliminate most of the previously
proposed channel change. This will be done by reducing the
roadway shoulder from 8 feet to 4 feet and steepening the
roadway fill slopes from 2:1 to 1-1/2:1 with rip rap armoring
from survey station 100+00-L-LT. to station 106+50-L-LT. A
minimum 8 foot berm will be maintained between the existing
channel bank and the toe of the proposed roadway fill.
A channel change will still be required from station 100+00-
L-LT. to station 100+50-L-LT. and from station 102+50-L-LT.
to station 103+50-L-LT, a total of 150 feet of relocation.
This modification will reduce wetland fill from 0.31 to 0.19
acres, and fill below ordinary high water from 156 to 47
cubic yards.
3-?;

It is anticipated that all of the Special Conditions on the
permit are still applicable except No. 12. This condition
specifies that rootwads are to be used to enhance the
relocated stream. Due to the reduced extent of stream
relocation, the NCDOT does not believe that this condition is
appropriate. Installation of the root wads will also require
disturbance to the west bank of the creek which would
otherwise not be required under the proposed revisions. The
reforestation plan specified in Condition 10 is still
included in the project plans.
Enclosed you will find revised drawings which depict the
proposed design. Please review these revisions and advise us
if you will be able to incorporate it into the permit. If
you need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Gordon Cashin [phone].
Sincerely,
B. J. , PE
stant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Steve Chapin, COE, Asheville
Stephanie Goudreau, NCWRC
John Dorney, Division of Environmental Management
F. D. Martin, PE, Division 14 Engineer
Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management
Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
t£RMIT TO EXCAVATE ANDIOR FILL WA76t QUALITY CERTIFKATK)N
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA M3F T FOR MAJOR DEV1 UO T
t}tprttm<nt of Adminktr t - Stites of North Ckollna G+9--entof thq Arm
(GS 146-12) 04p4runant of Mxwral Rtsovrocs and Communlg3-4-rfa-4 Corps of Ervkin .n4 WUmintton ()Ls r
(GS 113 z29, 1?3?ts.J(i)(1), 1?3»21s.3(c), H-34-'1 (33 CFR 209.320-3:9)
-Pleas:e_ryp-e or print and fill in all b(anl< If lnfonrtiatiori.is.not-appllc:t* so..icat by pfacin
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ATTN: .B. J. O'Quinn, PE, Assistant Branch 'Manager, Planning- & Environmental Brant
Applicant Information
A. Namc N- C. Department of Transportation - Division of Highways
Last First Middle
B. Address P- O. Box 2 5 2 01
Street, P. 0. Box or {arsr
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 (919)-Q77 _
City or Town State Zip Code Phone
If. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County McDowell
8. 1. City, town, community or landmark Marion
2. Is proposed work within city limits? Yes No X
C. Crock, river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest narm-- of water to project
Tom's Creek
Alt. Description of Project
A. I. Maintenance of existing project
8. Purpose of excavation or fill
1. Access channel
2. Boat basin
2. New wort Widening US 221-NC 226
length width depth
length width depth
3. Fill area See permits kngth width depth
4. Other length width depth
G I. Bulkhead length N/A Avcrzge distance watcrward of MFW syordinc)
2. Type of bufkhcad construction (material)
D. Excavated material (tool for project)
1. Cubic yards 91? Total Fill 2. Typc of material Roadway Fill
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (set also VI. A)
1. Cubic yards _ 14 .7 Fill below OHW 2 Typc of material Rnpdwav Pill
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Construction Equipment:
A. Docs the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other -=and? Yes -_ No
8. Does the disposal area. include any marshland, swamps or other wetland 'r cY No NA
C. Disposal Arcs
1. Location- N/A
2. Do you claim title to disposal area! N/A
0. Fill material source if fill is to be trucked in N/A
E. How will excavated material be entrapped and erosion con (rolled? BY standard N 00T Prnsi np rnntrnl
methods.
F. Typc of egttipmcnt to be used Roadway construction equipment
G. Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? I' --n. cxcgaln NQ
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V. I ntersded' U-j w, o{ !'roj ea Ar= (Dcs4 ; )
A. 1. Private
2. Commercial- _ _ N/A
3. Housin; Development or Industrial N/A
4. Other State Highway for public use '
8. 1. Lot size(s) N/A
.2. Elcvation.of lot(s) above mean. high .water - N/A -
3. Soil type and texture .._......N/A -' -
4. Type of building facilities or structures Roadway and Drainage structures
S. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing N / A Planned N11 A
6. Describe
6. Land Classification (circle one) DEVELOPED TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY URA
CONSERVATION OTHER (See CAMA Local Land Use Flan Synop
V1. Pertainin% to Fill and Water Quality:
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes X No
8. 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes XNo
2. Type of discharge Rainfall run•nff
3. Location of dischargc_nt_n drsi nanp rhannpl c
Vt1. Present rate of shoreline erosion (if known):
VIII. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army Corps of Engineers or State permiu for
work in project area, if applicable: N/A
IX. Length of time required to complete project: N/A
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the decd (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant
claims title to the affected property. OR if applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property,
then forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title plus written
permission from the owner to carry out the project on his land.
8. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 816 X 11" white paper (s--c instruction booklet for
details). Note: Original drawings preferred - only high quality copies accepted.
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by registered or
certified mail or by publication (G.S. 113-229 (d))Enter date served
0. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
Such ov%ners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
See attached property owners sheet
Xl. Certification requirement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies
with the State of North Carolinas approved coastal marugcnentprogram and will be conducted in a
manner consistent with such program.
XII. Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this appli•
cation and plat. Applicants should therefore describe in the application and plat all anticipated dcvel-
opment activities, including construction. excavation, filling, and land clearing.
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PROJECT: 8.1850603 (R-204A)
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TOTAL:
FILL IN WETLANDS 0. ?q AC.
FILL BELOW O.H.W. H-7 C.Y.
TOTAL FILL a ? -7 .C.Y
PROPERTY OWNER.
NAME AND ADDRESS

FMaha Jane Buchanan Rt. 6, Box 88
Marion, NC 28752

J. S. Setzer 1651 HWY 221 N.
Marion, NC 28752

James S. Setzer, Jr. 1651 HWY 221 N.
Marion, NC 28752

Jerome Peters 1644 HWY 221 N.
Marion, NC 28752
Floyd Autrey 1640 HWY 221 N.
Marion, NC 28752

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 220 Tom's Creek Rd.
Marion, NC 28752
Oren Hall, Dean Honeycutt,
Joe Hall, and Van Boyd As Partners P.O. Box 1122
Marion, NC 28752

Jerry Frank Arnold 640 State Street
Marion, NC 28752

C. W. Norman 1664 HWY 221 N
Marion, NC 28752

N.C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVION OF HIGHWAYS
Mc DOWELL COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.1850603 (R-204A V;
PROPOSED WIDENING WITH CORS&
GUTTER OF US 221-NC 226
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