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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, LTX;WA
Health and Natural Resources + T• 0
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary ED E H N F=1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 12,1997
Beaufort County
WQC 401 Project #970864
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Frank Vick
NC DOT
PO Box 25201
Raleigh NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to fill in 0.001 acres of wetlands or
waters for the purpose of bridge replacement on U.T. to St. Clair Creek as you described in your application
dated November 7, 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by
General Water Quality Certification Number 3103. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit
Number 14 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion
Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval
will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washin?t n AwQ Regional Office
Central Files
Howard, Fr. P.E.
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Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARR.ETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
November 7, 1997
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers R
Regulatory Field Office t?
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 NOV 2 1
ATTN: Mr. Michael Smith WETLA{VDS GROUP
Chief, Northern Section WATER UALI SECTION n
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR A NATIONWIDE 14 PERMIT TO REPLACE BRIDGE
NO. 246 OVER AN UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO ST. CLAIR CREEK ON
SR 1738 IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.
In an application cover letter dated September 24, 1997, the NCDOT requested a
Nationwide Permit 14 for the subject project. However, the application failed to contain a Pre-
construction Notification Application. Please add the attached PCN Application to the original
permit application to make it complete. The project will impact less than 0.001 acre of
jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Michael
Wood at [phone] extension 306.
Sincerely
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. David Lekson, COE
Mr. John Parker, DCM
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Jimmy Lee, P.E., Bridge Maintenance
Mr. R. L. Spence, Area Superintendent
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
T.I.P. No.
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): NWP 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: NC Dept. of Transportation; Planning & Environmental Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK) : [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
H Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Beaufort NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Bath
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Bridge Number 246 on SR 1738
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Tributary to St. Clair Creek
RIVER BASIN: Tar/Pamlico
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT,
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS
(WS-I OR WS-II) ? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, EXPLAIN: _
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [x]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST
OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
Yes - Agricultural
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
(ORW), WATER SUPPLY
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9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 0.001 acre
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.001 acre
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.001 acre EXCAVATION:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
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TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.001 acre
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION) : N/A
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: x
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: The pipes will increase channel area from 27ft2 to 28 ft2
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY):
Replace bridge which provide a clearance of 27 ft2 with four 36-inch
corrugated metal pipes which will increase clearance to 28 ft2
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Public Transportation
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
Bridge replacement which will impact 0.001 acre of wetlands.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: N/A
See attached memo (ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: N/A
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO [x]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [I NO [
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003,
TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE
SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH
EQUALS.100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Agriculture
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY
IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S S GNA E
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
LT.K?FA?EHNR
October 13, 1997
DWQ Project #970864
Beaufort County
Mr. Michael Wood
Planning and Environmental Branch
NC DOT
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Wood:
On October 8, 1997 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of
September 24,1997 letter regarding your plan to fill wetlands for the purpose of replacing
bridge No. 246 on SR 1738 in Beaufort County. Approval from DWQ is required to
disturb these wetlands. The enclosed application needs to be completed and returned to us
with 7 copies of the application, supporting maps and documentation. In particular as
described in 15A NCAC 2B .0502, we will require you to locate all streams and ponds on
the property. Please show these on maps of suitable scale (for instance 1"=100 feet) so we
can begin to determine your projects' compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500.
Please call me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions or would require copies of
our rules or procedural materials.
R. Dome
r Quality Li cation Program
cc: Washington DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington Corps of Engineers
Central Files
970864pnd
Division of Water Quality - Non-Discharge Branch
Enviro. Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NO 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
GOVERNOR
September 24, 1997
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
ATTN: Mr. Michael Smith
Chief, Northern Section
Dear Sir:
GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR A NATIONWIDE 14 PERMIT TO REPLACE
BRIDGE NO. 246 OVER AN UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO ST. CLAIR
CREEK ON SR 1738 IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.
Attached for your information is the application packet for the subject project.
NCDOT proposes replacing the existing bridge with a headwall and four 36 inch
corrugated metal pipes. The tributary is best described as a ditch with an average daily
flow less than 1.0 cfs. The wetlands involved in this project are in the bottom of the ditch
and contain hydrophytic vegetation including elderberry (Sambucus canadensis),
woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus), soft rush (Juncus effusus), and water starwort (Callitriche
heterophylla).
After an onsite meeting with Mr. David Gossett of the NC Division of Coastal
Management, it was determined the subject area is beyond CAMA jurisdiction. NCDOT
biologists visited the site and determined there were no endangered oar ffi eatened species
or critical habitat in the permit area.
Construction is expected to commence in the summer of 1998. The project
should be completed in three days. It is anticipated that these activities will be permitted
under a Nationwide 14 Permit. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting a 401

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General Water Quality Certification from the NC Division of Water Quality. If you have
any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Michael Wood at
[phone] extension 306.
Sincerely,
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H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. David Lekson, COE
Mr. John Parker, DCM
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Jimmy Lee, P.E., Bridge Maintenance
Mr. R. L. Spence, Area Superintendent
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
09 September 1997
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
V. Charles Bruton. Ph.D.. Unit
Natural Resources. Permits and Mitigation Unit
Bruce 0. Ellis, CLM, Environmental Biologist
Natural Resources, Permits and Mitigation Unit
SUBJECT: Federally Protected Species Issues for the Replacement of Bridge
No. 246, Beaufort County, County Maintenance Project
(no TIP No).
ATTENTION: Michael Wood, Environmental Specialist
Natural Resources, Permits and Mitigation Unit
The following provides descriptions and biological conclusions for federally protected
species with regard to the proposed project. Plants and animals with federal classifications of
Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under
provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of
01 May 1997 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists seven protected species for Beaufort
County (Table 1.).
Table 1. Federally Protected Sraecies for Beaufort County
Scientific Name Common Name . Status
Canis -rufus red wolf Experimental
Haliaeetus leucocephalus bald eagle Threatened2
Lepidochelys kempii Kemp's ridley sea turtle Endangered'
Picoides borealis red-cockaded woodpecker Endangered
Trichechus manatus manatee Endangered
Aeschynomene virginica sensitive joint-vetch Threatened
Lysimachia asperulaefolia rough-leaved loosestrife Endangered
'Experimental: denotes a taxon that is listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential). Experimental.
nonessential endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated a threatened on public land, for consultation purposes,
and as species proposed for listing on private land.
''Threatened: a species that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or
a significant portion of its range.
'Endangered: a species that is threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

Canis rufus (red wolf) Experimental
Family: Canidae
Date Listed: 11 March 1967
The red wolf is a medium-sized canid smaller than the gray wolf and larger and hardier
than the coyote. The red wolf can be identified by its more elongated head and shorter coarser
pelage than the gray wolf. It has a coloration similar to that of the coyote. but with a darker
element. Habitat requirements for the red wolf are not specific. The red wolf does need heavy
vegetation to provide adequate shelter and denning materials.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT
The red wolf has been re-introduced into a National Wildlife Refuge near the Alligator
River in the northeastern region of Beaufort County. The project study area lies in the
southeastern portion of the county where human activity, largely agricultural, is much greater.
No impact to the red wolf will result from construction of the subject project.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (bald eagle) Threatened
Family: Accipitridae
Date Listed: 11 March 1967
Adult bald eagles can be identified by their large white head and short white tail. The
body plumage is dark-brown to chocolate-brown in color. In flight bald eagles can be identified
by their flat wing soar.
Eagle nests are found in proximity to water (within a half mile) with a clear flight path to
the water, in the largest living tree in an area, and having an open view of the surrounding land.
Human disturbance can cause an eagle to abandon otherwise suitable habitat. The breeding
season for the bald eagle begins in December or January. Fish are the major food source for bald
eagles. Other sources include coots, herons, and wounded ducks. Food may be live or carrion.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT
The landscape within the vicinity of the project is dominated by agricultural fields with
no large trees present. Large water resources. which would include the Pamlico river, are more
than 1.6 km (1.0 mi) away from the project area. Therefore, it is determined that nesting and
foraging habitat for the bald eagle is not present within the project area. Additionally, the
Natural Heritage Program database of rare species and unique habitats contained no listing of the
bald eagle in vicinity of the project. Therefore, project construction will not affect the bald eagle.

disturbed soils and/or plant material that has been deposited on the bank. Full sun and bare
substrates are thought to significantly enhance germination.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT
A plant by plant survey for sensitive joint-vetch was conducted by NCDOT biologist
Bruce Ellis on 27 August 1997. A known population was examined prior to the survey. Plants
within the known population were in flower on this date. No sensitive joint-vetch was observed
during the survey. Additionally, the Natural Heritage Program database of rare species and
unique habitats did not contain any listing of sensitive joint-vetch within the project area.
Therefore, project construction will not affect sensitive joint-vetch.
Lysimachia asperulaefolia (rough-leaved loosestrife) Endangered
Family: Primulaceae
Federally Listed: 12 June 1987
Flowers Present: June
Rough-leaved loosestrife is a perennial herb having slender stems and whorled leaves.
This herb has showy yellow flowers which usually occur in threes or fours. Fruits are present
from July through October.
Rough-leaved loosestrife is endemic to the coastal plain and sandhills of North and South
Carolina. This species occurs in the ecotones or edges between longleaf pine uplands and pond
pine pocosins (areas of dense shrub and vine growth usually on a wet, peat, poorly drained soil),
on moist to seasonally saturated sands and on shallow organic soils overlaying sand. It has also
been found to occur on deep peat in the low shrub community of large Carolina bays (shallow,
elliptical. poorly drained depressions of unknown origins). The areas it occurs in are fire
maintained. Rough-leaved loosestrife rarely occurs in association with hardwood stands and
prefers acidic soils.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT
,A plant by plant survey for rough-leaved loosestrife was conducted by NCDOT biologist
Bruce,Ellis on 27 August 1997. No rough-leaved loosestrife was observed during the survey.
Additionally, the Natural Heritage Program database of rare species and unique habitats did not
contain any listing of rough-leaved loosestrife within the project area. Therefore, project
construction will not affect rough-leaved loosestrife.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information (ext. 305).
cc: Hal Bain, Environmental Supervisor
Tim Savidge, Protected Species Coordinator
File: Bridge No. 246