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State of North Carolina IT
Department of Environment, ffl??TA
Health and Natural Resources / 0
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C) E H N F=1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 10, 1996
Pamlico County
DEM Project # 960184
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Franklin Vick
NC Dept. of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval to place fill material and dredge 1,174 square feet of wetlands or waters for
the purpose of replacing Bridge #62 on SR 1224, as you described in your application dated 20 February
1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number 3025.
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 this
approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. Applicant is
reminded that HQW soil and erosion control measures should be used due to the DNA designation of
Gale Creek. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead
with your project.
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 Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District. Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Doug Huggett; DCM
Sincerely,
Pe Howard, Jr. P.E.
960184.1tr
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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State of North Carolina 6 0 8 4
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 14, 1996
MEMORANDUM.
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
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FEB 16 1996
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FEB 2 01996
ENVIRONMfENTAL SCIENCES
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Bridge #62 over a tributary of Gale Creek, on SR1224, near Mesic, Pamlico County
Proposed Project: to replace Bridge #62
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 6, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall at (919)
726-7021. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT 9 F 01 4
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Pamlico County, Bridge #62 over a tributary of Gale Creek, on
SR 1224, near Mesic
Photo Index - 1989: Not available 1984: Not available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,713,400 Y: 542,300
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - November 14, 1995
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - January 26, 1996
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pamlico County 1992 Land Use Plan Update
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES, CW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public Transportation
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - Aluminum box culvert
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: None
Source - DCM files
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Juncus roemerianus and S artina 342 ft2
ap tens
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Open water 832 ft2
(C) Other
High ground 1,050 ft2
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 2,224 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA NSW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge over a tributary of
Gale Creek with a 42'-long, single barrel, aluminum box culvert measuring 12' 7" wide X 5' 2"
high.
FORM DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
C. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1224
Name N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Address P. O. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes A No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g.
river, creek sound, bay) Trib. of Gale Creek
3. DESCRIPTION & PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
and excavation and/or filling activities.
Replace bridge (18' timber) with aluminum
box culvert (1 a 127' ' wide x 5'2" high)
City State
Zip Day Phone b. Is the proposed activity maintenance or an
existing project, new work, or both? Both
Fax
C. Project name (if any) Bridge No. 62 c. Will the project be for public, private or
on SR 1224 commercial use? Public Transportation
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use,
Note: Permit will be issued in name of landowier(s), methods of construction and daily operations
and'orproject name. of proposed project. If more space is needed,
please attach additional pages.
Public Transportation. See cover letter.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Pamlico
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to
this proposed project.
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
g. Length of proposed bridge
1. BRIDGES N/A
h. Width of proposed bridge
a. Public Private
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
b. Type of bridge (construction material)
j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes No
C. Water body to be crossed by bridge If yes, explain
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge
(2) Width of existing bridge
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge
_(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL
1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
reducing or increasing the existing navigable
opening? Yes No
If yes, explain
M. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? Yes No
If yes, explain
n. Have you contacted the U. S. Coast Guard
concerning their approval?
Yes No
If yes, please provide record of their action.
Revised 03195
'Form DCM-MP-5
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
2. CULVERTS potential? Yes X No
If yes, explain
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
Tributarv of Gale Creek
b. Number of culverts proposed 1
3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
C. Type of culvert (construction material, style)
Aluminum Box Culvert - Single barrel 127' a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
wide x 5'2" high x 42' long require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
X Yes No
d. Will proposed culvert replace,an existing bridge? If Yes,
X Yes No (1) Length of area to be excavated 42'
If yes, (2) Width of area to be excavated 14'
(1) Length of existing bridge 18' (3) Depth of area to be excavated 5.5'
(2) Width of existing bridge 17.1' (4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing yards 120 cubic vards
bridge 1.0'
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
removed? (Explain) All existing bridge require any excavation within:
will be removed. x Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs - Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 72'
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert? (2) Width of area to be excavated 5' x 4'
Yes X No (3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
If yes, yards 53 cubic vards
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge of culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above require any highground excavation?
the MHW or NWL X Yes No
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be If yes,
removed? (Explain) (1) Length of area to be excavated 42'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 25'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 116 cubic yards
f. Length of proposed culvert 42'
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
g_ Width of proposed culvert 127' any excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the On high ground. off-site
MHW or NWL .5(+1-) (2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
To be determined during construction.
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow? (3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes X No Yes X No
If yes, explain If no, attach a letter granting permission from
Equal area replacement the owner.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
February 14, 1996
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
960184
AT4 KW [D F= F=1
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Bridge #62 over a tributary of Gale Creek, on SR1224, near Mesic, Pamlico County
Proposed Project: to replace Bridge #62
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 6, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall at (919)
726-7021. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
P.O. Box 769, 3441 Arendell St., Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Courier #11-12-09
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT 960184
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Pamlico County, Bridge #62 over a tributary of Gale Creek, on
SR 1224, near Mesic
Photo Index - 1989: Not available 1984: Not available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,713,400 Y: 542,300
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - November 14, 1995
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - January 26, 1996
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pamlico County 1992 Land Use Plan Update
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES, CW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public Transportation
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - Aluminum box culvert
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: None
Source - DCM files
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Juncus roemerianus and SSpartina 342 ft2
au tens
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Open water 832 ft2
(C) Other
High ground 1,050 ft2
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 2,224 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA NSW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge over a tributary of
Gale Creek with a 42'-long, single barrel, aluminum box culvert measuring 12' 7" wide X 5' 2"
high.
-FORM DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Address P. O. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
C. Project name (if any) Bridge No. 62
on SR 1224
Note: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s),
and/or project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Pamlico
b. City, town, community or landmark
Mesic
C. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1224
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g.
river, creek sound, bay) Trib. of Gale Creek
3. DESCRIPTION & PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
and excavation and/or filling activities.
Replace bridge (18' timber) with aluminum
box culvert (I @ 127' ' wide x 5'2" high`)
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance or an
existing project, new work, or both? Both
C. Will the project be for public, private or
commercial use? Public Transportation
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use,
methods of construction and daily operations
of proposed project. If more space is needed,
please attach additional pages.
Public Transportation. See cover letter.
Revised 03/95
F,
Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major (4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all removed? (Explain)
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to
this proposed project.
g. Length of proposed bridge
1. BRIDGES N/A
h. Width of proposed bridge
a. Public Private
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
b. Type of bridge (construction material)
j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes No
C. Water body to be crossed by bridge If yes, explain
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge?
Yes No
If yes, 1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
(1) Length of existing bridge reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(2) Width of existing bridge opening? Yes No
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing If yes, explain
bridge
_(4) Will all, or a part of. the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
in. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? Yes No
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)? If yes, explain
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above n
the MHW or NWL
Have you contacted the U. S. Coast Guard
concerning their approval?
Yes No
If yes, please provide record of their action.
Revised 03/95
r
Form DCM-MP-5
2. CULVERTS
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
Tributarv of Gale Creek
b. Number of culverts proposed 1
C. Type of culvert (construction material, style)
Aluminum Box Culvert - Single barrel 127"
wide x 5'2" high x 42' long
d. Will proposed culvert replace,an existing bridge?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge 18'
(2) Width of existing bridge 17.1'
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge 1.0'
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain) All existing bridge
wi R be removed.
e
Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
Y -s X No
If yes,
(1) Lent th of existing culvert
(2) Wid li of existing culvert
(3) Heig ht of the top of the existing culvert above
the 1dHW or NWL
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
f. Length of proposed culvert 42'
g. Width of proposed culvert 127"
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the
MHW or NWL .5(+1-)
Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
Yes X No
If yes, explain
Equal area replacement
Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
potential? _
If yes, explain
Yes X No
3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 42'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 14'
(3) Depth of area to be excavated 5.5'
(4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 120 cubic yards
b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation within:
x Coastal Wetlands - SAVs - Other Wetlands
j If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 72'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 5' x 4'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 53 cubic vards
c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge of culvert
require any highground excavation?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 42' .
(2) Width of area to be excavated 25'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 116 cubic yards
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
any excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
On high ground. off-site
(2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
To be determined during construction.
(3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes X No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
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