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DWQ Project No.: 06216,1-f County:
Applicant: NCDOT
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Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
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Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the
401 /Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the
project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, Joel B. Setzer, P.E., hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of t e 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and of rt ' at rials.
Signature: Date: Agent's Certific lion 4??
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be
built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e.,
Engineer, Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to
observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee hereby state that,
to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that
the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature
Registration No.
Date:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/
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October 9, 2002
Cherokee County
DWQ Project No. 021614
New access road to Murphy HS, with new structure over Valley River
TIP Project No. R-4432
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. G.S. Schuler, Design Construction Engineer
Division Design Construct Office
NCDOT Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
Dear Mr. Schuler:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to incur 50
linear feet of impacts to Valley River in order to construct a new section of roadway from the Murphy
High School/Middle School campuses to US 19B in Cherokee County. The project should be constructed
in accordance with your application dated September 25, 2002 (received October 2, 2002). After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification No. 3375 corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number
14. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your
project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply
Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying §404 permit unless otherwise
specified in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as
modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to
send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this
Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if stream impacts exceed 150 linear
feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For
this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed below.
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3.
4.
NCDOT shall use Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters (NCDOT March
1997) and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Guidelines for Sensitive Watersheds [ 15A NCAC 413
.0124. These measures must be implemented prior to any ground-disturbing activities to minimize
impacts to downstream aquatic resources.
NCDOT shall comply with trout (or other fish species) moratoriums and conditions as determined by
the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Stormwater shall be diverted through grass-lined ditches, vegetated buffers or directed to a
stormwater collection device prior to entering streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is
strongly discouraged, so that they may be utilized for storm water sheet flow.
Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of
the growing season following completion of construction.
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
5. NCDOT is encouraged to use existing on-site vegetation and materials for stream bank stabilization
and to minimize the use of rip rap. Rip rap shall not be placed in the stream bottom.
6. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream and floodplain above and below the structure shall
not be modified by widening the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream.
7. Previously disturbed floodplains and stream channels should be restored to their natural geomorphic
conditions whenever practicable.
8. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
9. Heavy equipment must be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to
minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into the stream.
10. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained
to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials.
11. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT or its authorized agent shall complete and
return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work
included in the §401 Certification has been completed. This will satisfy the requirements
of Condition 16 in WQC #3375.
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 that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. 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 Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715 or Mr.
Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828:251.6208.
Sincerely,
Alan W. imek, P.E.
Attachment
Pc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
John Hendrix, USACE Asheville Field Office
NCDWQ Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHEAL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
September 25, 2002
COPY o????4
Cherokee County FILE
R-4432
New Access road to Murphy High School, with new structure over the Valley River
State Project No. 6.804849, (DWQ Minor Permit Fee, $200.00)
Mr. John Hendrix
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Ave., Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
Dear Mr. Hendrix:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to
construct a new section of roadway from the Murphy High/ Middle School campuses to
US 19B (0.43 mi.), in Cherokee County. This route will provide an additional access to
the respective schools, as well as ease congestion on SR 1649 (Bulldog Drive), during
peek hours and special events. The construction of this route should result: in a safer and
convenient travel for the community.
The best management practices will be used to minimize and control
sedimentation and erosion on this project. The construction foreman will review all
erosion control measures daily to ensure sedimentation and erosion controls are being
effectively controlled. The silt fences and other erosion control devices will be in place
prior to pipe construction and will remain in place until the project is stabilized.
Surveys for Threatened and Endangered Species were conducted by NCDOT
and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) biologists with a biological conclusion of "No
Effect".
(See attached report).
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Division Design Construct Office
Division Fourteen, 253 Webster Road, Sylva, NC 28779
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.doh.dot.state.nc.us
Impacts to Waters of the United States
In order to construct this project in accordance with our current road standards, we are
submitting this permit application for the replacement/extension of one (1) pipe in an unnamed
tributaries to the Valley River (DEM C, Trout) totaling 50 linear feet of impact, and
approximately 300 square feet of impact due to a temporary causeway to be built for bridge
construction. In addition, a typical section of the road, standards on erosion control measures,
and a marked County Map are enclosed. Natural substrate will be left on the bottom of the
channel to minimize impact to Wildlife habitat and allow the existing stream gradients to remain
as unchanged as physically possible.
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on map) (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)
1 Drainage pipe 50 UT to Valley River 2' Perennial
2 Temp. Causeway 300 sq. ft. Valley River 75' Perennial
Permits Requested
NCDOT is requesting authorization under NWP 14 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
to conduct the described work for completion of this project. By copy of this letter I am asking
Mr. Owen Anderson, Mountain Regional Coordinator, of the NCWRC to comment directly to
you concerning the 404 Nationwide permit request.
Also by copy of this letter, I am requesting authorization to proceed under Section 401 of
the Clear Water Act from DENR, Division of Water Quality. In addition, I am asking Mr.
Anderson and Mr. Ed Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer (NCDOT), and Mr. Richard
Phillips (DENR), to commend directly to me concerning this permit request.
We would like to begin construction as soon as right of way has been acquired. If further
information is required, please contact me at [phone]. Your early review and
consideration will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
Greg huler
Design Construction Engineer
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cc: Mr. Richard Phillips, P. E., Land Quality Section, DENR
Mr. R.G. Watson, P. E., Division Engineer
Mr. E. L. Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Mr. John Dorney, Water Quality Certification Unit, DENR, (7 copies)
Mr. Owen Anderson, Mountain Regional Coordinator, NCWRC
Mr. Ted Adams, P.E., Resident Engineer
Mr. Mark Davis, Division Environmental Officer
Ms. Marella Buncick, US Fish & Wildlife Service
Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ Ne0 2 1 6 1 4
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:_ NW 14, GP 31
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: North Carolina Department of Transportation Attn Greg Shuler
Mailing Address: 253 Webster Road
Svlva. NC 28779
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: sg hulergdot.state.nc.us
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Greg Shuler, NCDOT
Company Affiliation: Design Construction Engineer
Mailing Address: 253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: New access road from Murphy High School to US 19B
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): R-4432
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN)
N/A
4. Location
County: Jackson Nearest Town: Murphy
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take Bus. 19 North from Murphy
to approximately .1 miles past the intersection of SR 1649. Valley River Shopping Center is
on the rieht. The proposed project crosses the river at this location and ends on the Murphy
High School campus.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N 530181.7532 E 500407.8145
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
School campus, business entrance and fallow
7. Property size (acres): N/A
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Valley River
9. River Basin: Hiwassee
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: This project was initiated for an additional
ingress/egress to Murphy High School and Middle School to alleviate the congestion caused
by only one access road to the campus.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Bulldozers, excavators,
Rollers, dumptrucks, pavers. backhoes motor graders service trucks cranes and drills
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Light commercial and school
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
NW 6. Geotechnical Drilling Permit. Permit Number 200230797 Issued on May 14 2002
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application:
N/A
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.feina.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)
I Drainage pipe 50 UT to Valley River 2' Perennial
2 Temp. Causeway 300 sq. ft. Valley River 75' Perennial

List each impact separately ano identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditch ing/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 50 linear feet
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3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres)
(if Name applicable) Watplicabblele) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): E] uplands F-] stream F-] wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The project was designed to minimize impact to the waters of Vallev River as much as possible
and still meet project objectives.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
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necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.htm1.
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
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IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ® No R
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan: All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), '15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes E] No X If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
T cone ? extenas out su reel perpenaicular Irom near bank of channel; Zone Z extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the
property. This proiect will utilize the existing footprint of two sections of separate roadways A portion
of the project will be constructed on a new location. The existing impervious area contained in the project
limits is .53 acres, compared to 2.90 acres of existing pervious acres The proposed project will contain
1.01 impervious acres, compared to 2.42 proposed pervious acres. A network of drainage pipes drop
inlets, catch basins, curb & gutter sections, and ditches have been designed specifically to meet the
drainage needs for this proiect. During the construction of the project a detailed erosion control plan that
has been designed for the proiect will be adhered to in order to protect the surrounding waters and
wetlands from excess erosion. ( See Erosion Control Plans )
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
19125,
Applicant/Akent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS
PROJ. NO. 6.804S49
T.I.P. NO. R-4432
COUNTY Cherokee
STATION IS + 25.000 - L -
DESIGN
CHECK
M.A.M.
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DESCRIPTION New Bridge over Vallev River
on new route from Murphy High School to US 19B
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FOUNDATION ALLOWABLE
STATION MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS
TYPE LOAD
END Cap On
HP 12 x 53 Bottom of Cap Elevation 1539 ft
BENT 17 + 48.94 - L - 50 Tons / Pile i
I Steel Piles L = 20 ft t
" Bottom of Cap Elevation 1539 ft ±
42
Dia.
BENT 18 + 00
00 - L - Drilled Pier' 240 Tons / Drilled Pier Assume Top of Drilled Pier 1525 ft ±
1 .
/ Tip No I Iigher Than Elevation.lafl-r tt
15C
Bottom of Cap Elevation 1539 ft ±
BENT 42" Dia. Assume Top of Drilled Pier 1525 tt
2 18 + 50.00 - L - Drilled Pier 240 Tons / Drilled Pier Tip No higher Than Elevation 1500 ft (left center)
y Tip No Higher Than Elevation 1502 tt (riuht)
Cap On
END
BENT 19 + 01.06 - L - HP 12 x 53 50 Tons / Pile i Bottom of Cap Elevation 1538 ft
2 Steel Piles L = 30 ft +
COMMENTS & NOTES
(See Following Pages)
cc: Roadway Design Unit
I Ivdraulics Unit
Project No. 6.304849
TIP No. R-4432
New Bridge over Valley River on new route
Station l3 + 25.00 - L - Cherokee County
Standard Notes
1. Piles for End Bent No. 1 and No. 2 shall be driven to a minimum of bearing capacity of 50 Tons each.
,.1 2. When driving piles, the maximum blow count shall not be exceeded.
Standard Notes On Plans For Drilled Piers
-, I. For Drilled Piers, See Special Provision.
?2. Drilled Piers for Bent No. 1 and Bent No. 2 have been designed for an applied load of 199 Tons each at
the top of the column.
? 3. Drilled piers at Bent No. 1 shall extend to an elevation no higher than Elev. 1504 ft. and satisfy the
required tip bearing capacity.
? 4. Drilled piers at Bent No. 2 shall extend to an elevation no higher than Elev. 1500 ft (left and center) and
1502 ft (right) and satisfy the required tip bearing capacity.
i 5. Drilled piers at Bent No. 1 and Bent No. 2 have been designed for both skin friction and tip bearing.
The required tip bearing capacity is 15 Tsf.
`,? 6. The required tip bearing capacity at Bent No. 1 and Bent No. 2 shall be verified.
7. Permanent steel casing is required for drilled piers at Bent No. 1, and the casing shall not extend below
elevation 1516' without the Engineer's permission. y
8. Permanent steel casing is required for drilled piers at Bent No. 2, and the casing shall not extend below
elevation 1511', without the Engineers permission.
1-19. SPT testing is not required to determine the tip bearing capacity of the drilled piers at Bent No. 1 and
Bent No. 2.
10. The scour critical elevation for Bent No. 1 and Bent No. 2 is Elev. 1512' and Elev. 1505', respectively.
The scour critical elevations are for use by maintenance forces to monitor possible scour problems
during the life of the structure.
11. SID inspections are not required to determine the bottom cleanliness of the drilled piers at Bent No. 1
and Bent No. 2.
X12. Slurry construction shall not be used for this project.
-"13. CSL tubes are required and CSL testing may be required for the Drilled Piers at Bent No. 1 and Bent No.
2. See Special Provision for Crosshole Sonic Logging.
Project No. 6.804849
TIP No. R-4432
New Bridge over Valley River on new route
Station 1 S + 25.00 - L - Cherokee County
Comments
?1. Reinforced Bridge Approach till detail will be used at both End Bents.
2. The point of fixity elevation for Bent No. 1 is Elev. 1512 feet.
3. The point of fixity elevation for Bent No. 2 is Elev. 1505 feet.
4. 1.5: 1 (H: V) end bent slopes are acceptable with slope protection.

DRILLED PIER PAY ITEM QUANTITIES
PROJECT NO. 6.304349 DATE 3-Awa-02
TIP NO. R-4432 DESIGNED BY TMK
COUNTY Cherokee CHECKED BY
STATION 13 + 25.00 - L -
DESCRIPTION Bridge over Valley River on new route from Murphy High School to US 19B
NUMBER OF BENTS WITH DRILLED PIERS 2
NUMBER OF PIERS PER BENT 3
DRILLED PIER PAY ITEMS
PERMANENT
STEEL CASING 42" DIA. CROSSHOLE
FOR 42" DIA. DRILLED PIERS SPT SID SONIC CSL
DRILLED PIER NOT IN SOIL TESTING INSPECTION LOGGING TUBES*
BENT 9 (yes/no/maybe) (feet) (each) (each) (each) (yes/no)
1 yes 36 0 0 1 yes
2 yes 27 0 0 1 yes
TOTALS 63 0 0 2
?,3t- woes are requtrea on au oruiea piers.
Notes:
Blanks or no represent quantity of zero.
If permanent steel casing is required or may be required, Structure Design should calculate the pay item quantity, "Permanent Steel
Casing for - Dia. Drilled Pier", as the difference between the top of drilled pier elevation or the top of permanent steel casing
elevation (whichever is lower) and the elevation the permanent steel casing can not extend below as shown with a Note on Plans.
Structure Design should determine the pay item quantity, 11
Dia. Drilled Piers in Soil", based upon the total drilled pier length
per bent minus the "_ Dia. Drilled Piers not in Soil" per bent shown in the table above. =-
Structure design should calculate the pay item quantity, "CSL Tubes", as follows:
"CSI. Tubes" per bent = [(drilled pier length - 2.5 feet) x number of CSL tubes per pier] x number of drilled piers per bent
The number of CSI, tubes per pier is dependent upon the drilled pier diameter. For drilled piers with a diameter of 5 feet or less,
use 4 tubes. For drilled piers with a diameter greater than 5 feet, use 6 tubes.
? TA
MICHAEL F. E,\SLEI'
GOVERNOR
April 19, 2002
Memorandum To:'
From:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Mark Davis, Environmental Officer
Division 14
Tim Savidge, Section 7 Strike Team
Project Development & Environmental Branch
LYNDo Twi)i:T-I'
SECRETARY
Subject: Freshwater Mussel Survey Report for Proposed New Route from
SR 1649 at Murphy High School and Middle School to
US 19/129B, Cherokee County-, State Project No. 6.804853.
TIP Project # R-4432.
The proposed action calls for the construction ofa new roadway from SR 1649 at
Nlurphv High School and Middle School to US 19/129B. The project involves a crossing"
of the Vallev River. Two federally Endangered freshwater mussel species the little-wine
pearlymussel (Pe bias fiabula) and the Cumberland bean (f illosa irabalis) are listed by the
US Fish and Wildlife Service for Cherokee County. Tim Savidge. Jeff Burleson, Sharon
Snider and Lindsey Riddick from the Project Development & Environmental Branch
(I)DEA). Mark Davis from Division 14 and Steve Fraley from the Tennessee Valley
Authority,(TVA) visited the subject project site on h/larch 06, 2002. It was cletcrmined
that water levels at the proposed crossing would require SCUBA to conduct mussel
surveys. Due to the cold water temperatures it was decided that the SCUBA surveys
would be conducted once water temperatures warmed sufficiently. Mussel surveys were
conducted on this date in the shallow riffle approximately 40-60 feet below the proposed
crossing. Species found include rainbow (L'illosa iris), wavy-rayed lampmussel
(Lampsillis fasciola) and spike (Elliptic clilalula).
On April 16, 2002 Tim Savidge, Jeff Burleson, Sharon Snider and Tom
Dickenson (PDEA) and Steve Fraley and Melissa Petty (TVA) conducted mussel surveys
at the project site. Tim Savidge and Jeff Burleson used SCUBA, while the other
surveyors used mask/snorkel. The water was slightly turbid, but visibility was adequate
for this type of survey method. A total of 10 (7 female, 3 male) rainbows were found at
the project crossing in 1 hour of survey time. In addition 11 (9 female. 2 male) rainbows,
1 wavy-rayed lampmussel and 1 long-solid (?teseon(ria .sitbrolturtclcu) were found in the
riffle area downstream of the proposed crossing. The mussels found at the proposed
crossing were moved downstream to appropriate habitat. After the site survey was
completed, a longer stretch (@ 4.5 miles) of the Valley River was surveyed using canoe
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 17399.1548
R-4432 T&E Report Pacyc 2 April 19. 2002
and mask/snorkel. A total of 10 sampling stations were surveyed between the US 19/74
crossing in Tomoatla and the Business 19 crossing in iVlurphy. Survey time at each site
was 0.5 hours (3-man lies), with the exception of 2 sites (6-man hrs each). Over 100
rainbows and 3 wavy-rayed lampmussels were found over the entire survey reach.
Neither the little-wing pearly mussel, nor the Cumberland bean were found. The
rainbow, wavy-rayed lampmussel and the spike are listed as State Special Concern in
North Carolina. The lon(,,-solid has no North Carolina status, however Williams et al.
1993) lists it as Special Concern.
Biological Conclusion:
No Effect
Based on the survey results, it is apparent that neither the little-wing pearly 14 ?'? "?- "Gw°
mussel, nor the Cumberland bean occurs in the Valley River near the project crossing. Its ?A r ?3r?
can be concluded that project construction will not impact these two species. It is
recommended that every precaution be taken to minimize disturbance to the Valley River,"`A?'`'
and the mussel fauna that occurs in this reach.
Literature Cited:
Williams. J. D.. Nt. L. Warren, Jr., K. S. Cummings. J. L. Harris, and R..1. Neves. 1993.
Conservation status of the freshwater mussels of the United States and Canada.
Fisheries 18 (9):6-22.