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DWQ Project No. 20060181
APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Re: SR 1116 project in Durham County
TIP U-2055 C/H/I
Mr. Jon G. Nance, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 5
2612 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Nance:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of
widening Garrett Road in Durham County:
Stream Im acts in the Cape Fear River Basin
Site Permanent Fill in
Intermittent
Stream (linear ft) Temporary Impact
in Intermittent
Stream (linear ft) Permanent Fill in
Perennial Stream
(linear ft) Temporary Impact
in Perennial
Stream (linear ft) Rip Rap
(linear ft) Total Stream
Impact (linear
feet)
1 32 59 (concurrent) 27 59
2 12 50 (concurrent) 38 50
Total 12 50 (concurrent) 32 59 (concurrent) 65 109
Total Stream Impact for Project: 109 linear feet.
The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated received February 6, 2006. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification
Number 3404 and 3366. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 14 and Nationwide Permit 33
issued by the Corps of Engineers. 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 valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit 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 the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
NorthCarojina
Transportation Permitting Unit NQhllm ill
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] / Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncvvetlands
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
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
1. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of
the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert
diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life.
Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be
conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or
upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the
equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to
bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact the NC DWQ for guidance on
how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required.
2. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact between
curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should not be discharged to
surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills.
3. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers.
4. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing should not be modified.
Disturbed floodplains and streams should be restored to natural geomorphic conditions.
5. The use of rip-rap above the high water mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization
shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage.
6. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from
the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms,
cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water.
7. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce introduction of other pollutants into the stream
8. 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.
9. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this
certification.
10. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
11. NCDOT and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality
standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any
other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not
being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated,
or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification.
12. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise
authorized by this certification..
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Transportation Permitting Unit Naturally
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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13. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on the construction site at all times. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer
and the on-site project manager.
14. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to
areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification.
15. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been
completed.
16. Native riparian vegetation (ex. list trees and shrubs native to your geographic region) must be reestablished
within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction.
17. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or streams,
compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities.
18. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing
the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in
order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures
must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the
North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all
construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased
borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining
Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
19. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation
of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert
diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life.
Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be
conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or
upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the
equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to
bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact the NC DWQ for guidance on
how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required.
20. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they should be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as
closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the
stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically
decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: htti)://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
21. Riprap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed.
22. For the 109 linear feet of streams being impacted due to site dewatering activities, the site shall be graded to its
preconstruction contours and revegetated with appropriate native species.
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, 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 contact Robert Ridings at [phone].
Sinc ely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments (General Certification and Certificate of Completion form)
cc: Wilmington US Army Corp District Office
US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
NotehCarolina
Transportation Permitting Unit Naturally
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: ham://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
February 3, 2005
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27609
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
060181
Subject: Widening improvements to SR 1116 (Garrett Road) in Durham County
associated with project U-2055C:WBS 30636, U-2055H:WBS 30638, and
U-2055I:WBS 30639.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen three
segments of SR 1116 (Garrett Road). U-2055C: at Trotter Ridge Road, U-2055H: Garrett
Road at Colorado Road, and U-2055I: Garrett Road between Swarthmore Road and
Marydell Lane in Durham County (Figures 1-4). The purpose of this project is to improve
safety along Garrett Road by providing storage for left-turning vehicles. Total project
length is 0.62 miles. Please note that only the segments (H) and (I) have jurisdictional
impacts.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 - Waters of US
Construction at this site (U-2055H) will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to New
Hope Creek [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 16-41-1-(11.5), Best Usage Classification WS-
IV NSW; HUC 03030002] (Figure 3) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The existing
structure conveying the creek is a 66-inch corrugated pipe with concrete headwalls that is
40 feet long (see Photographs 1 and 2). Please note that the stream through the project
area is highly incised with over 8 ft high stream banks. Additionally, the existing pipe is
perched approximately 1.5 ft on the outlet end and there is also bedrock in the stream at
the outlet. This pipe will be replaced with a 72-inch pipe that is 72 feet long. Please note
that there is an extensive amount of existing rip rap at both the inlet and outlet end of this
pipe. Rip rap armoring lines the banks as well as within the stream bed. from the pipe
ends to off our right-of=way. New rip rap added to protect the replacement pipe will.f«ll
within this existing rip rap area and will be added only to improve bank stabilization

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associated with ditch line alterations. Based on Hydraulic recommendations, any new rip
rap added within the stream bed will be pressed into the substrate, where possible, to
facilitate aquatic passage at low flow conditions while reducing velocity and scour at this
site. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the longer pipe include a total of 32
linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to the total use of 27 ft of rip rap armoring.
The work zone will be temporarily dewatered for approximately 10 days. This will
involve the temporary placement of an impervious dike upstream and downstream of
construction. Once the stream has been dewatered, the replacement pipe will be installed.
To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of the impervious dike will
be temporarily pumped out by a hose and conveyed downstream of the construction
activity. Any effluent from the work area will be pumped into a prefabricated silt bag
allowing water to slowly filter out of the bag in a dispersed matter and the sediment to be
captured in the bag or should be collected and hauled offsite. Temporary concurrent
impacts to the stream from this activity will result in dewatering 59 linear feet of stream.
The material used for the impervious dikes will be removed after construction.
Site 2 - Waters of US
Construction at this site (U-2055I) will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to New
Hope Creek [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 16-41-1-(11.5), Best Usage Classification WS-
IV NSW; HUC 03030002] (Figure 4) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The existing
structures conveying the creek are one 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe and one 48-inch
corrugated metal pipe that are both 63.5 ft long (see Photographs 3 and 4). These pipes
will not be replaced, but will be extended 12 ft on the inlet side. Please note that the
northern most pipe serves as an overflow pipe. Once the pipe extensions have been
added, rip rap will be placed along north bank of the stream between the pipes to ensure
the 36-inch pipe continues to carry the base flow. When water tops its small banks, it will
then pass through the 48-inch pipe. No rip rap will be placed within the stream bed at the
inlet end. However rip rap armoring is proposed along the banks and within the stream
bed on the outlet end. Just as at Site 1, rip rap armoring lines the banks as well as within
the stream bed from the outlet end to off our right-of-way New rip rap added to protect
the replacement pipe will fall within this existing rip rap area and will be added only to
improve bank stabilization associated with ditch line alterations. Based on Hydraulic
recommendations, any new rip rap added within the stream bed (at the pipe outlet) will
be pressed into the substrate, where possible, to.facilitate aquatic passage at low flow
conditions while reducing velocity and scour at the outlet of'this site. Permanent impacts
at the site associated with the pipe extensions total 12 linear feet of fill in surface water in
addition 38 of rip rap armoring. The work zone will be temporarily dewatered for
approximately 5 days. This will involve the temporary placement of an impervious dike
upstream and downstream of construction. Once the stream has been dewatered, the
replacement pipe will be installed. To maintain water flow during construction, water
upstream of the impervious dike will be temporarily pumped out by a hose and conveyed
downstream of the construction activity where it will be allowed to filter through
vegetation before flowing into the stream. Any effluent from the work area will be
pumped into a prefabricated silt bag allowing water to slowly filter out of the bag in a
dispersed matter and the sediment to be captured in the bag or should be collected and
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hauled offsite. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result
in dewatering 50 linear feet of stream. The material used for the impervious dikes will be
removed after construction.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
The project is located in the Cape Fear River Basin. Therefore, construction will be
completed without impacts to protected riparian buffers.
Waters of the U.S./Riparian Buffer Mitigation
Avoidance: All wetlands and surface waters not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional
sites. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices
for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project
construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the
Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites.
Compensatory Mitigation: Unavoidable impacts to 44 linear feet of stream (surface
water fill) associated with this project will be mitigated (at a 2:1 ratio) by providing
88 linear feet of warm water stream restoration equivalent in the Cape Fear River Basin
(Hydrologic Cataloging Unit 03030002). All compensatory mitigation requirements will
be assimilated on a quarterly basis and provided to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) for their acceptance with a copy provided to the USACE for verification and
accounting purposes. For mitigation billing purposes, please link the 64 ft owed with
WBS 30638 and the 24 ft owed with WBS 30639.
Protected Species
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 ESA. As of January 29, 2003, there are three federally protected species
listed for Durham County. They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), smooth
conctlower (Echinacea laevigata), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Garrett Road
is not adjacent to open water suitable of supporting foraging habitat for the bald eagle.
The roadway shoulders along Garrett Road are regularly maintained from the gravel to
the woods line, eliminating the possibility for smooth coneflower or Michaux's sumac to
exist in this area. Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last
updated November 2005) revealed no occurrences of protected species within the project
area. Therefore, based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the 1/06/06 site visit
and the NHP database review, biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for
each of these species.
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Historical Compliance
This project will have no impacts to historic resources.
Summary
NCDOT proposes to widen segments of SR 1116 (Garrett Road) in Durham County.
Permanent impacts, associated with surface water fill, are proposed to Waters of the
United States. Unavoidable impacts to 44 linear feet of stream associated with this project
will be mitigated (at a 2:1 ratio) by providing 88 linear feet of warm water stream
restoration equivalent in the Cape Fear River Basin (Hydrologic Cataloging Unit
03030002). The project is located in the Cape Fear River Basin. Therefore, construction
will be completed without impacts to protected riparian buffers.
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 14, NWP 33, and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401 Water Quality
Certification (WQC) No. 3404 and WQC No. 3366 for above-described activities. An
automated payment procedure has been implemented between the NCDOT and
NCDWQ. This procedure will enable the Division to apply for the 401 WQC without
submitting a check for this permit application. This new procedure will provide payment
to the NCDWQ by charging the permit application fee of $200.00 directly to the
appropriate NCDOT WBS elements 30638 and 30639. A pre-construction notification is
attached with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information,
please contact Ms. Heather Montague at [phone].
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n G. Nance, P.E.
ivision Engineer
cc: Ms. Nicole Thomson, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Ms. Tasha Johnson, P.E., NCDOT - Dist 2 Engineer
Mr. Ben Upshaw, P.E., NCDOT Division Design Engineer
Ms. Katie Simmons, NCDOT - Rdside Env Field Ops Tech

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Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 2 0 0 60 1 8 1
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and NWP 33
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 Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here:
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT Division 5 Jon G. Nance
Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke St. Durham NC 27704
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: JNance n dot state nc us
2. Agent/Consultant 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:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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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: Proposed replacement and extension of structures conveying unnamed
tributaries to New Hope Creek in association with widening SR 1116 (Garrett Road) in
Durham County for turn lanes at Trotter Ridge Road Colorado Road, and between
Swarthmore Rd and Marydell Lane.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): U-2055C, H, and I.
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Durham Nearest Town: Durham
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Durham take Hwy
15-501 Business southwest towards Chapel Hill. Make a left onto SR 1116 (Garrett Road)
and travel south to project sites.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum):
Site l: 35.9392 ON 78.9648 "W
Site 2: 35.9336 ON 78.9613 "W
6. Property size (acres): 4.0 acre (Project is 0.62 mi long)
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: New Hope Creek
8. River Basin: Cape Fear
(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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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Site is surrounded by wooded areas and residences.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Grade,
drain, pave, and erosion control 0.62 mi section of SR 1116 (Garrett Rd) associated with
widening for adding turn lanes. The NCDOT will also dewater the work sites during
construction, as necessary. Equipment may include excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, grader,
and crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Segments of the existing paved roadway will be
widened to provide turn lanes which will improve safety by providing s?, torage for left-turning;
vehicles.
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. N/A
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. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should 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. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The existing pipe at Site 1 will be
replaced and the existing pipes at Site 2 will be extended on the inlet ends. Ditch lines will be
altered The NCDOT will also dewater the work sites during construction, as necessary.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
sei,arately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within
100-year Distance to
Nearest Area of
Impact
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, Floodplain Stream (acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) es/no linear feet)
N/A
Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, 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 he included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent'? Stream Width Length Impact
indicate on ma Before IT pact (linear feet) acres
Site I UT to Fill (piped length) Perennial 5 32 0.004
U-2055H New Hope Creek

Rip rap armoring
along stream bank 27 0.003
and in stream bed
Temporary 59 0.007
dewatering concurrent concurrent
Site 2 UT to Fill (piped length) Intermittent 3 12 0.0008
U-20551 New Hope Creek

Rip rap armoring
along stream bank 38 0.003
and in stream bed
mrary
de
p 50 0.0038
toring
wa concurrent concurrent
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 109 0.0108
Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
4111 -vowuntinn drerlvina flnnrlinp_ drainaLye. bulkheads. etc.
Open Water Impact Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number Name of Waterbody Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
indicate on ma (if applicable) ocean, etc.) acres

N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
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6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Im act (acres): 0.0108
Wetland Impact (acres): NONE
Open Water Impact (acres): NONE
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0108
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 109
Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USAGE.
N/A
8. 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.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A
watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
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. All wetlands and surface
waters not affected by construction will be protected from unnecessarv encroachment during
construction. Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands
and surface waters will be enforced during construction. Only the smallest amount of till
necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States or riparian
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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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
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 NCEEP 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/ncwctlands/strmgide.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.
Unavoidable impacts to 44 linear feet of stream associated with this project will be mitigated
(at a 2.1 ratio) by providing 88 linear feet of warm water stream restoration equivalent in the
Cape Fear River Basin (Hydrologic Cataloging Unit 03030002). All compensatory mitigation
requirements will be assimilated on a quarterly basis and provided to the Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) for their acceptance with a copy provided to the USACE for
verification and accounting purposes.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 64 ft at U-205 5H -WBS 30638
24 ft at U-2055I -WBS 30639
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 (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2. 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
3. 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 (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and snap 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.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213.0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 0213.0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ® No ?
2. If "yes", 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 N/A 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 N/A 1.5 N/A
Total N/A N/A
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near batik of channel; "Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone I.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (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.
If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total
proposed impervious level. There is 1.91 acre existing impervious surface (avg 25 foot wide
paved road) of the 4.0 acre project size The proposed impervious surface is 2.09 acre (proposed
widening at four intersections) of the 4.0 total project size. Erosion and sediment control devices
along the project are comprised of temporary rock silt checks temporary silt basins and
temporary silt fence The temporary structures should be removed once the vegetation has been
established.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
This project will not generate wastewater.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
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. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality`? Yes ? No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
Upgrading SR 1116 will not result in additional development
XV. 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).
01-
Applicant/oent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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