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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR
SECRETARY
November 30, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road 6
Suite 120
Raleigh. North Carolina 27609 .
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinato-
Dear Sir:
Subject: Wilkes County, N.C. 18 widening project from 400 feet south of Finley Avenue
to 300 feet north of SR 1531 (Foster Road). Federal Aid Project No. STP-18(5),
State Project No. 8.176120 1, T.I.P No. R-2517.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen 1.9 miles of the
existing two-lane facility into a five-lane curb and gutter highway that is 64 feet from curb face
to curb face with'two 8-foot berms. Project construction will occur along existing NC 18 to the
extent possible to minimize damages with a recommended minimum right-of-way of 80 feet.
Anticipated stream impacts associated with the project include an intermittent headwater stream
to Long Creek, a North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) Class "C" stream.
Construction of the project will result in the excavation (clean out) of 69.9 ft. of the stream for
replacement of the existing stormwater system. No additional pipe will be installed into the
streambed, and all excavated soil will be utilized during project construction or disposed of in a
designated waste area.
It is anticipated that the above mentioned activities will be authorized under a General Perm 31.
We are therefore requesting the issuance of a regional permit authorizing excavation in surfac
waters. Additionally, we anticipate that comments from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) will be required prior to authorization by the Corps of Engineers. By.
copy of this letter and attachments, NCDOT hereby requests NCWRC review. NCDOT also
requests that NCWRC forward their comments to the Corps of Engineers.
Other required approvals include a NCDWQ 401 Water Quality Certification. We anticipate this
project requires a 401 General Certification and are providing one copy of the permit application
and drawings to the NCDWQ for their review.
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If you have any questions, or need additional information please call Mr. Eric Black at (919)
733-1176.
Sincerely,

/ William D. Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Joe Mickey, NCWRC
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P. E., Highway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P. E., Program Development
Mr. John Alford, P. E., Roadway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P. E. Hydraulic,
Mr. William Rogers, P. E., Structure Design
Mr. Wade E. Hoke, P. E., Division 11 Engine,.

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Division of Highways
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Analysis Branch
WILKES COUNTY
NC 18 WIDENING, FROM FINLEY AVE. TO SR 1531
FEDERAL PROJECT # STP-18(5)
STATE PROJECT # 8.1761201
TIP # R-2517
DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):General Permit #31
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; Project Development and
Environmental Analysis
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 2520:
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): N/A
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wilkes NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Wilkesboro
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): The impact
will occur at SR 1972 Off of NC 18 north.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Headwater to Long Creek (Class C
stream)
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin/ Pee Dee
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW),
WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ x] NO [ ] IF YES, EXPLAIN: The
project is located on ridgeline. Drainage to the west of the project
drains to a Class "WS-II" stream and its associated tributaries.
Drainage to the east enters the affected stream a Class "C" stream.
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 FOP,
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION:
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] I.F YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
EXCAVATION:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
WIDTH AFTER
FT
FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: F'
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL.
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: x CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THL
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): The proposed project will consist of symmetrical and asymmetrical
widening of NC 18 starting 400 ft. south of Finley Ave. and extending 300
ft. north of SR 1531. The completed project will consist of a five lane
curb and gutter highway which is 64 ft. wide from curb face to curb face
with 8 ft. berms on the outside of curbs. Equipment will consist of heavy
duty excavation equipment.
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): The single stream impact will result from replacing the
existing storm water drainage system. No additional pipe will be placed
into the stream and excavation of the stream bed has been minimized to
69.9 feet.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND-`
YES [x] NO [J (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 [x] NO [?
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [x] 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?
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/1
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.
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OWNER'S/AGENT'( SIGNATURE
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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