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William G. Ross Jr., Secmtary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
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Coleen FL Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
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Date of issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
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returned to DWQ by the applican , the applicants necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
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Agent's Certification
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within substantial compliance and intent of
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approved plans and specifications, and other . Date:
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the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Certification and Buffer Rules,
Registration No. Date
Signature:
N. C. 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) r.state.nc trs?ncwetlands
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (h p'
to
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
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 18, 2003
Catawba County
DWQ Project No. 030810
Emergency Repair of SR 1709
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. M. L. Holder, P.E.
Division Engineer
N. C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 47
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0047
Dear Mr. Holder:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to repair 100 linear feet of an
unnamed tributary to Lyle Creek in order to make an emergency repair to an eroding embankment section of SR 1709 in
Catawba County. The NC Division of Water Quality understands that this project was constructed in accordance with the
after-fact application dated June 25, 2003 (received June 27, 2003). NC Division of Water Quality staff reviewed the
repair work on July 15, 2003 and were satisfied with the work performed to stabilize the bank.
After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3399
corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Numbers 13 and 27. 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 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 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.
1. The stream relocation shall include a vegetated buffer on the repair side. Vegetation shall consist of native plant
material.
2. If NCDWQ determines that the stream relocation or associated riparian area has become unstable, the stream shall
be repaired or stabilized using only natural channel design techniques. Additionally, the vegetation in the riparian
shall be maintained and/or replaced according to the approved plans. Lastly, all repair designs must be submitted
to and receive written approval from this Office before the repair work is performed.
3. 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. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401/Wedands
Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project. Please include photographs of
the site.
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Servic e Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748
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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,
eK]iimek,.
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Steve Lund, USACE Asheville Field Office
Mooresville Regional Office
Mike Parker, NCDWQ Asheville Regional'Office
Central Files
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone]
Po-
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
WQ Supervisor: Rex Gleason
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT - SR 1709
Project Number 03 0810
Recvd From DOT
Recvd By Region
County CATAWBA
County2
Received Date 6/27/03
Project Type
Region Mooresville
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet - -
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
F_13F_-PT O N F- 11-76 wsly F__30>832T I- 100.00
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/fond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 354432 Longitude (ddmmss) 810937
Comments:
DOT is requesting emergency repair to 100 linear feet of an eroding embankment to an unnamed
tribut to Lyle Creek. DOT built a flood plain bench, armored with with rip rap, installed two cross
vanes and relocated the stream over approximately 20 feet. Native vegetation is to be established
on the embankment. Work has been completed except for the vegetation.
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
FILE COPY
STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
030810 WEDS/401 GROUp
John D rnDENR/DWQ/401/Wetlands Unit W ITERQUAUTY
MEMO TO. o ey, SECTION
FROM: Trish Simon, Division 12 Environmental Officer f'j
DATE: June 25, 2003
SUBJECT: Pre-Construction Notification/401 Automated Payment
Enclosed are seven copies of a pre-construction notification for a NCDOT project in
Catawba County for your review.
Project information for the 401 Automated Payment Procedure
• Work order number: 150460-55120005-12.101811-3772
• TIP #: Not Applicable P4
• Project Category: $200.00 Fee 111'6` ?Q/ T
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Post Office Box 47 Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0047
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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY P.O. Box 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR
P.O. BOX 47, 1710 East Marion Street

SECRETARY
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0047
June 25, 2003 I
Mr. John W. Hendrix - NCDOT Projects SUN 2 9 2003
US Army Corp of Engineers ?®
Asheville Regulatory Field Office fI QUA??T'`/?C+e?Tl
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 1
Asheville, N. C. 28801-5006
Dear Mr. Hendrix:
Per our telephone conversation on June 20, 2003 and per D.O.T.'s June 23, 2003 onsite
consultation meeting with Mike Parker, DWQ, Asheville Regional Office and Joe
Mickey, Wildlife Resources Commission, D.O.T. request the issuance of a Section 404
Permit, Nationwide Permit #13, Bank Stabilization, and Nationwide Permit #27,
Wetland and Riparian Restoration and Creation Activities.
COUNTY: Catawba
LOCATION: SR 1709, north of Conover
STREAM: Unnamed tributary to Lyle Creek, WS-IV Watershed (from
Bakers Creek to US Hwy 64/70), Catawba River Basin
This emergency project consists of the stabilization of the roadway embankment/
streambank. The unnamed tributary flows at a -90 angle into the road embankment,
then parallels SR 1709 before entering Lyle Creek. Heavy flooding has eroded the
embankment within 5-10 feet of the roadway. There is a valid concern that with another
heavy rainfall event, the roadway will be undermined and collapse. The project is to be
done in stages to limit the amount of instream disturbance. A layer of riprap will be
installed at the base of the existing embankment to act as a staging area for the
construction equipment (Steps 1 & 2) and also to act as a reinforced base for the new
roadway embankment that is to be constructed (Step 3). To adequately stabilize the
roadway embankment, the existing embankment will be extended to create a 1:1.5 bank
slope. The bottom of the road embankment fill will extend approximately 20 feet from
the existing eroding embankment base. To allow for the construction and stabilization of
Mr. John Hendrix
SR 1709- Page Two
June 25, 2003
the new embankment, a floodplain bench (located along the inner bend of the stream,
opposite the severely eroding road embankment) must be removed to relocate the
channel to the stream's inner bend. It appears that the area along the inner bend is the
original stream channel pattern and the stream has migrated to the roadway embankment
over time. The floodplain bench will be reconstructed (using the excavated material)
along the outer bend of the stream. Large Class 2 riprap will be placed on the outer face
of the floodplain bench. The new road embankment will then be constructed and a
double layer of Class 2 riprap will be placed along its base to provide embankment
stabilization. The embankment will be seeded and stabilized upon construction
completion and live stakings-will-be planted--on the relocated d-floodplain bench in.early_ - - -
fall. Several rock vanes will be constructed to redirect the velocity vector away from the
roadway embankment. I have enclosed a PCN application, a sketch of activities, and
location maps relative to the project.
A review of the Natural Heritage information for the threatened species listed for
Catawba County, the dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis nanflora) revealed no
known sites in the vicinity of the project area. A survey for these species was conducted
on June 19, 2003 in the vicinity of the proposed project. It was determined that this
species was not located in the project area; therefore, no impact on this species is
anticipated. A review of the available information from the National Register of Historic
Places was also conducted. There is a National Register site located approximately 600
feet from the project site; however, it is located on the opposite side of Lyle Creek. The
historic site will not be affected by the proposed project.
Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. Should you
have any questions, please call me at 704-480-9020.
Respectfully yours,
M.L. Holder, P.E.
Division Engineer
Twelfth Division
BY:
Trish Simon
Division 12 Environmental Officer
Mr. John Hendrix
SR 1709- Page Three
June 25, 2003
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Michael L. Holder, P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Doug McNeal, P.E. , Catawba County Maintenance Engineer
Mr. Mike Parker, DENF,, DWQ, Asheville Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney, DENR, DWQ, 401[Wetlands Unit
Mr. Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Engineer
File
Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. Q9 0) `_,
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: Nationwide Permit #13, #27
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: ?
H. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mike Holder NCDOT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Telephone Number: 704480-9020 Fax Number: 704-480-5401
E-mail Address:
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: Trish Simon
Company Affiliation: NCDOT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47
Shelby. NC 28151
Telephone Number: 704-480-9044 Fax Number: 704-480-5401
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: Emergency Roadway Embankment/Bank Stabilization on SR 1709,
Catawba County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 12.101811
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): NA
4. Location
County: Catawba Nearest Town: Conover
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Hwy 16 north from Conover.
Turn right onto SR 1711- project is located at intersection of SR 1709 and SR 1711.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°44'32'N/81°09'37W
(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: A
section of the UT to Lyle Creek parallels SR 1709: therefore, the stream bank is also the
roadway embankment. Heavy flooding in the area has eroded the bank to within a few feet
of the roadway.
7. Property size (acres): 0.10 acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT to Lyle Creek (From Bakers
Crk to US Hwy 64/70), WS-IV Watershed
9. River Basin: Catawba
(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 emergency project consists of the
stabilization of streambank/roadway embankment. To provide adequate area to stabilize the
embankment an inner bend floodplain bench (located opposite the severely eroding
embankment) must be removed to relocate the stream to this area. The floodplain bench will
then be reconstructed on the outer bend of the stream at the base of the roadwav
embankment. Large Class 2 riprap will be placed on the outer face of the floodplain bench to
prevent erosion. The roadway embankment will be extended to the back edge of the
floodplain bench and the base of the embankment will be lined with a double layer of Class 2
rinrap The embankment will be seeded and stabilized upon construction completion and live
stakings will be planted in the relocated floodplain bench (in early fall). Several rock vanes
will be constructed to redirect the velocity vector away from the roadway embankment.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Backhoe, trackhoe, etc. will be
used for construction.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The surrounding area is mostly wooded.
The unnamed tributary flows into Lyle Creek immediately upstream of Bridge # 46
Immediately downstream of the bridge is a sand dipping operation.
IVs 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.
NA
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:
No future permit requests are anticipated.
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
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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.
1. Wetland Impacts: NONE
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100 year Floodplain**
es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* 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.fema?ov.
*** 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: 0
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream
Impact Site
Length
Impact Average Width Perennial or
Number Type of Impact* r
(linear feet) Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on
Before Impact
(please specify)
map)
Floodplain bench
removal along north UT to Lyle
1 streambank and -100 feet Creek 8 feet Perennial
reconstruction along
south bank
Placement of Class 2 -100 feet (same
I riprap on face of area as above "
reconstructed bench impact)
for stabilization
List each impact separately and identify 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, ditching/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.usss.eov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mgmuest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: Permanent impacts = 100
feet.
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U. S. NO OPEN WATER RVIPACTS
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Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
indicate on ma) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.

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 NO 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): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
- --- - draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
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 stabilization project must be done to prevent the continuing erosion of the streambank/
roadway embankment. There is a valid concern that another heave storm event will undermine
the road and will cause the roadway to collapse. It was determined by consultation with Mike
Parker, DWQ-Asheville Regional Office, and Joe Mickey, Wildlife Resource Commission that
the project as proposed in this PCN is the most desired stabilization alternative for this location
The project is to be done in stages to limit the amount of instream disturbance. A layer of riprap
will be installed at the base of the existing embankment to act as a staging area for the
construction equipment (Steps 1 & 2) and also a reinforced base for the new roadway
embankment which is to be constructed (Step 3).
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.
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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/strrngide.html.
1. 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.
MINMZATION OF PROJECT IMPACTS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED,
IMPACTS < 150 FEET, MITIGATION NOT ANTICIPATED
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/vkm/l*ndex.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):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
- 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 ?
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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 El 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 ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying
multipliers.
*
Zone Impact
(square feet)
Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
IF Gone 1 extends out 30 ted perpendicular from near nanK of cnannel; Gone L extends an
additional 20 fed from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer
the buffer
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.
NA
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.
No additional impervious surface is proposed in this project.
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XH. 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.
NA
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 211.0500) 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).

Ix/ Fo
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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