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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

December 4, 2006
Wake County
DWQ Project No. 20050850 v.2
SR 2755A
State Project No. 5C.092068
MODIFICATION of APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION and NEUSE BUFFER
AUTHORIZATION, with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
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 new impacts for the
purpose of paving SR 2755A in Wake County:
New Stream Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site Additional Culvert Fill Additional Riprap Additional Temporary Total New
in Perennial Stream impact to Perennial Dewatering to Perennial Stream Impact
linear ft Stream linear ft Stream linear ft linear ft
2 15 5 7 concurrent 20
Total 15 5 7 Concurrent 20
Total New Stream Impact for Project: 20 linear feet.
New Neuse Rinarian Buffer Impacts
Site Zone 1 minus = Zone 1 Zone 1 Buffer Zone 2 minus = Zone 2 Zone 2 Buffer
Impact Wetlands Buffers (not Mitigation Impact Wetlands Buffers Mitigation
(sq ft) in Zoned wetlands) Required (sq ft) in Zone 2 (not Required (using
(sq ft) (sq ft) (using 3:1 ratio) (sq ft) wetlands) 1.5:1 ratio)
s ft
2 1,066 0 1,066 N/A 403 0 403 N/A
Totals 1,066 0 1,066 0 403 0 403 0
* n/a = Total for Site is less than 1/3 acre and 150 linear feet of impact, no mitigation required
Total New Buffer Impact for Project: 1,469 square feet.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your modified application dated
received November 28, 2006. All the authorized activities and conditions of certification associated with the
original Water Quality Certification dated May 23, 2005 still apply except where superceded by this certification.
After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality
Certification Numbers 3404 and 3366. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 14 and Nationwide
Permit 33 issued by the Corps of Engineers. This approval is also valid for the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules (15A
NCAC 2B.0233). 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.
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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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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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 211.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification as well as those listed below.
Conditions of Certification:
1. All other conditions written into previous Water Quality Certifications for this project still apply.
2. All stormwater runoff shall be directed as sheetflow through stream buffers at nonerosive velocities, unless
otherwise approved by this certification.
3. All riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored to the
preconstruction contours and revegated. Maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with non-woody
species by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. For the purpose of this condition,
maintained buffer areas are defined as areas within the transportation corridor that will be subject to regular DOT
maintenance activities including mowing. The area with non-maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated,
with native woody species before the next growing season following completion of construction.
4. 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 passage.
5. 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.
6. For the streams being impacted due to site dewatering activties, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction
contours and revegetated with appropriate native species.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream.
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2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Vj Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
12. 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.
13. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this
certification.
14. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Native riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the
growing season following completion of construction.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by
this Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they
shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project.
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1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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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
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. 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 Rob Ridings at 9919) 733-9817.

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cc: Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer
Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
November 22, 2006
U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Action ID: 200520909, 200520910, dated 06/14/05
DWQ Project No. 050850, dated 05/23/05
NCDOT.SR2755A application, dated 05/12/05[WBS element 5C.092068]
The secondary road improvements to SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road) in Wake County
are currently underway. This paving project involves two permit sites. Please note that in
the referenced application for Site 2 we proposed replacing this existing double line of
36" pipes with one larger 87"x 63" pipe. Field conditions reveal that it is not possible to
install this pipe and achieve proper cover without significantly raising the roadway grade
and expanding associated fill slopes. Therefore NCDOT would like to install 2@ 54"
pipes instead. The installation of two lines of pipes would require a slightly larger work
area than previously reported and would involve additional surface impacts and buffer
impacts. The information provided below details our proposal to use two lines of pipes
and serves to completely replace the original application by requesting modifications to
the referenced permits. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
proposes to upgrade and pave SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road) from SR 2756 (Walter
Myatt Road) to SR 2748 (Panther Lake Road) in Wake County (Figures 1-4). Total
project length is 0.75 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S.
136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop
annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These
general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of
existing unpaved. roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as
established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is
based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches,
businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes,
and value as a thoroughfare. SR 2755A is scheduled to be paved as part of the Secondary
Roads Construction Program.
Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 (STA 22 + 26) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Black Creek
[NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-45-(1), Best Usage Classification B NSW; HUC
03020201 ] (Figure 3) in the Neuse River Basin. The existing structures conveying the
creek is a double line of 18-inch reinforced concrete pipes that are 41 feet long (see
Photographs 1 and 2). These pipes will be replaced with a 30-inch corrugated metal pipe
that is 60 feet long. Please note that no stream exists at the inlet end of the existing pipe,
so impacts are reported from the outlet end only. Permanent impacts at the site associated
with the longer pipe include a total of 8 linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to
10 ft of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone will be temporarily dewatered for
approximately 3 days. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags 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
construction will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed around downstream of the
construction. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result in
dewatering 18 linear feet of stream. The sandbags used for dewatering will be removed
after construction.
Site 2 (STA 34 + 51) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to Black Creek
27-45-(1), Best Usage Classification B NSW; HUC 03020201] (Figure 4) in the Neuse
River Basin. The existing structures conveying the creek is a double line of 36-inch
corrugated metal pipes that are 36 feet long (see Photographs 3 and 4). These pipes will
be replaced with 2@ 54" corrugated metal pipes that is 60 feet long. Permanent impacts
at the site associated with construction include a total of 44 ft (24 Ift of fill with longer
pipe, 15 ft of fill from berm to maintain one low flow channel overlapping with 15 ft rip
rap at inlet, and 5 ft of rip rap at the outlet). The work zone will be temporarily dewatered
for approximately 5 days. This will involve the temporary placement of impervious dikes
upstream and downstream of construction. The impervious dikes will be either sandbags
or sheet piling depending upon availability of materials and flow conditions during
construction. Once the stream has been dewatered, the replacement pipes will be
installed. Please note that one pipe will be installed to convey the main line stream flow.
The other pipe will be placed to the west on the same elevation, but will serve as an
overflow pipe. A rip rap covered soil berm will be installed at the inlet to prevent
ordinary flow from entering the overflow pipe. During storm events both lines of pipe
will carry water. To maintain water flow during construction, any water upstream of
construction will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed around downstream of the
construction. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result in
dewatering 44 linear feet of stream. The impervious dike materials used for dewatering
will be removed after construction.
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Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site 1 (STA 22 + 26) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed intermittent tributary to Black Creek at Site 1
is depicted on the most recent version of the Angier (1964/1981) topographic quadrangle
(Figure 1) as well as on the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS 1970) (Figure 2).
Erosion and sediment control devices along the project are comprised of temporary rock
silt checks, temporary silt basins, and temporary silt fence. The NCDOT proposes to
install temporary erosion and sediment control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the
riparian buffer. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been
established and then seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Please note
that the placement of these structures are within the 60 right-of-way width and their
associated impacts are included within the site total of 1,212 ft' in Zone 1 and 776 ft' in
Zone 2 (totaling 44 linear feet of riparian buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the
riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is EXEMPT.
Site 2 (STA 34 + 51) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to Black Creek at Site 2 is
depicted on the most recent version of the Angier (1964/1981) topographic quadrangle
(Figure 1) as well as on the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS 1970) (Figure 2).
Erosion and sediment control devices along the project are comprised of temporary rock
silt checks, temporary silt basins, and temporary silt fence. The NCDOT proposes to
install temporary erosion and sediment control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the
riparian buffer. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been
established. Please note that the placement of these structures are within the 60 right-of-
way width and their associated impacts are included within the site total of 2,621 ft' in
Zone 1 and 1,426ft' in Zone 2 (totaling 44 linear feet of riparian buffer impacts). Based on
the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is ALLOWABLE.
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 Miti ag tion: 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.
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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 four federally protected species
listed for Wake County. They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalzts),
red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta
hetcrdon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Eddie Howard Road is not adjacent
to open water suitable to provide foraging habitat for the bald eagle. The dense mixed
hardwood stands surrounding these sites do not offer suitable forging or nesting habitat for
red-cockaded woodpecker. These UTs to Black Creek are small streams and do not provide
suitable habitat for mussel fauna. The roadway shoulders along. Eddie Howard Road are
heavily maintained, eliminating the possibility for Michaux's sumac to exist in this area.
Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last updated April
2005) revealed no occurrences of protected species within the project area. Therefore,
based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the 02/07/05 site visit and the NHP
database review, biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each species.
Historical Compliance
This project has been screened by all pertinent parties to ensure historic compliance.
Summary
Permit modifications are hereby requested for the referenced Department of the Army
Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, NWP 33, and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401
Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3404, WQC No. 3366, and buffer authorization
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
this modification without submitting a check. This procedure will provide payment to the
NCDWQ by charging the permit modification fee of $200.00 directly to the appropriate
NCDOT WBS element 5C.092068. A revised pre-construction notification is attached
with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Ms. Heather Montague at [phone].
Sincerely,
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J. Wally Bowman, PE
Division Engineer
cc: Mr. Rob Ridings, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Mr. Battle Whitley, P.E., NCDOT District 1 Engineer
Mr. Jason Holmes, NCDOT Wake County Maintenance
Ms. Katie Simmons, NCDOT Roadside Environmental Field Ops Technician
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Office Use Only: Fonn Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If anv oarticular item is not aoolicable to this oroiect. olease enter "Not ADDlicable" 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
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT Division 5, J. Wally Bowman
Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke St. Durham NC 27704
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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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 snaps 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 of structures conveying unnamed tributaries to
Black Creek in association with up rg ading and paving SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road) in
Wake County.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):_
WBS Element No. 5C.092068
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Fuqua!-Varina
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Fuquay-Varina
take Hwy 42 East towards Willow Springs. At Willow Springs make a right onto SR 2754
(Kennebec Road) then a left onto SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road).
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 1: 35.5819°N 78.7161 °W
Site 2: 35.5807°N, 78.7122°W
6. Property size (acres): 5.45 acre (Project is 0.75 mi long)
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Unnamed Tributaries to Black Creek
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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/nigps/.)
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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: Sites are surrounded by wooded areas and agriculture land.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Grade,
drain, pave, and erosion control at SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Rd). The NCDOT will also
dewater the work sites during construction. Equipment may include excavator, backhoe,
bulldozer, grader, and crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The project t is part of the secondary road paving
program. The existing gravel roadway will be paved with asphalt.
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.
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.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Existing pipes will be replaced with
longer length pipes in association with this secondary road project. The NCDOT will also
dewater the work sites during construction.
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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,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year Nearest Impact
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) F
an Stream (acres)
(yes/no) (linear feet)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
3. 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 be 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 map) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres)
Site 1 UT to Black Creek Fill (piped length) Intermittent 1.0 8 0.0002
Rip rap armoring
10 0.000
along stream bank
Temporary 18 0.0004
dewatering concurrent concurrent
4.0
Site 2 UT to Black Creek Fill (piped length) Perennial 39 0.004
Rip rap armoring 20 0.0005
along stream bank -15 overlap
Temporary 44 0.0045
dewatering concurrent concurrent
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 62 0.0049
5. 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
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma) 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 Impact (acres): 0.0049
Wetland Impact (acres): NONE
Open Water Impact (acres): NONE
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0049
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 62
7. 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 USACE.
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 watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
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 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
infonnation 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 unnecessary encroachment durins,
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 fill
necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States or riparian
huffers_
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
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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 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:Hh2o.eiir.state.nc.us/iicwetiands/stn-ngide.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.
All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the discretion of the regulatory
review agencies.
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:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.us/Nvrp/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):
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 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.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .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.
Q4. 1 (CTA 72+761
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,212 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 766. 1.5 N/A
Total
1 1,988
N/A
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
Site 2 (STA 34+51)
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 2,612 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 1,426 1.5 N/A
Total 4,047 N/A
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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
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. Existing: 2.0 acre impervious surface (avg 22
foot wide gravel road) of 5.45 acre total project size. Proposed: 1.8 acre impervious surface
(proposed 20 foot wide asphalt paved road) of 5.45 acre 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 NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion and
sediment control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. The temporary structures
will be removed once the vegetation has been established. Please note that the placement of
these structures are within the 60 right-of-way width and their associated impacts are
included within the site totals listed above.
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/newetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
Upgrading SR 2755A will not result in additional development.
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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).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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WATER
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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

May 23, 2005
Wake County
DWQ Project No. 050850
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and NEUSE RIVER RIPARIAN BUFFER AUTHORIZATION
Mr. Jon G. Nance, P.E. Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 5
2612 N. Duke Street
Durham, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Nance:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions lisd below, for
2 SSA (Eddie Howard Road) in Wake County. following impacts for the purpose of
two pipe replacements SR
Impact Stream Impacts - Concurrent Stream Iiiipacts - Riparian Buffer Impacts (Square Feet)
Locations Permanent Fill Temporary Dewatef: ng-
(Linear Feet) (Linear Feet)
Site 1 18 18 1,988 (1,212 Zone 1 + 776 Zone 2)
Site 2 39 37 2,569 (1,546 Zone 1 + 1,023 Zone 2)
The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated received May 16, 2005. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that the stream impacts and riparian buffer impacts described are covered by
General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3404 and 3366. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide
Permit 14 and the Nationwide Permit 33 issued by the Corps of Engineers. This approval is also valid for the Neuse
River Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). 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.
1.) Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed ",Certification of
Completion Form" to notify DWQ 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/Wetlands Unit of the Division of
Water Quality upon completion of the project.
2.) All stormwater runoff shall be directed to sheetflow through stream buffers at nonerosive velocities, unless
approved otherwise by this certification.
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.
Nc ° Carolina!
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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: http://h2o enr state.nc.us/ncwetlands
4.) Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing
season following completion of construction.
5.) The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing should not be modified by
widening the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream. Disturbed floodplains and streams should be
restored to natural geomorphic conditions.
6.) Any riprap used must not interfere with thalweg performance and aquatic life passage during low flow
conditions.
7.) 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.
8.) Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
9.) 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 auth6rized by this certification.
10.) There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdic4nal wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modification of this permit. Should waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or
stream, compensatory mitigation will be required since it is a direct impact from road construction activities.
11.) Pursuant to NCACI5A 2B.0233(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of any
Neuse River Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWQ. At this time, the NCDWQ has approved no
sediment and erosion control devices in Zone 1, outside of the approved project impacts, anywhere on this
project. Moreover, sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers provided that
Zone 1 is not compromised and that discharge is released as diffuse flow.
12.) 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.
13.) Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must 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 stream beds or
banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide
evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing by DWQ.
14.) If the above condition (#13) is unable to be met, due to bedrock or other limiting features, encountered during
construction, please discontinue activities and contact the NCDWQ for directions on how to proceed.
15.) No live or fresh concrete shall come into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has hardened
16.) The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized. Under no circumstances must rock, sand or
other materials be dredged from the wetted stream channel under authorization of this permit, except in the
immediate vicinity of the culverts.
17.) All work shall be performed during low or normal flow conditions.
18.) All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1.
19.) 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.
20.) For 18 linear feet of stream at Site 1 and 37 linear feet of stream at Site 2 being impacted due to site dewatering
activities, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction contours and revegetated with native vegetation.
21.) We understand that you have chosen to perform compensatory mitigation for impacts to streams through the
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). The payment to EEP, and the required riparian
buffer mitigation shall be implemented in accordance with all the Memorandum's of Agreement signed between
the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the NC Department of
Transportation that govern the practice and function of the EEP.
22.) All protected riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored
to the preconstruction contours and revegetated with native woody species upon completion of the project
construction. A post-construction as-built with the restoration activities included shall be submitted to the
DWQ no later than 60 days after the project is closed out by the Department of Transportation.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you ni?y 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 Christina Breen at 919-733-9604.
Sin ly,
Xan W. Klimek, P.E?
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Attachment
cc: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Mr. Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
NC DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 12, 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
Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road) from
SR 2756 (Walter Myatt Road) to SR 2748 (Panther Lake Road) in Wake
County. WBS element 5C.092068.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and
pave SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road) from SR 2756 (Walter Myatt Road) to SR 2748
(Panther Lake Road) in Wake County (Figures 1-4). Total project length is 0.75 miles.
Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-
44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs
for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically
set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads.
Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for
each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each
road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational
facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare.
SR 2755A is scheduled to be paved as part of the Secondary Roads Construction
Program.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 (STA 22 + 26) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Black Creek
[NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-45-(1), Best Usage Classification B NSW; HUC
03020201] (Figure 3) in the Neuse River Basin. The existing structures conveying the
creek is a double line of 18-inch reinforced concrete pipes that are 41 feet long (see
Photographs 1 and 2). These pipes will be replaced with a 30-inch corrugated metal, pipe
that is 60 feet long. Please note that no stream exists at the inlet end of the existing pipe,
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so impacts are reported from the outlet end only. Permanent impacts at the site associated
with the longer pipe include a total of 8 linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to
10 ft of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone will be temporarily dewatered for
approximately 3 days. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags 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
construction will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed around downstream of the
construction. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result in
dewatering 18 linear feet of stream. The sandbags used for dewatering will be removed
after construction.
Site 2 (STA 34 + 51) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to Black Creek
27-45-(1), Best Usage Classification B NSW; HUC 03020201] (Figure 4) in the Neuse
River Basin. The existing structures conveying the creek is a double line of 36-inch
corrugated metal pipes that are 36 feet long (see Photographs 3 and 4). These pipes will
be replaced with an 87" x 63" corrugated steel pipe arch that is 60 feet long. Permanent
impacts at the site associated with the longer pipe include a total of 24 linear feet of fill in
surface water in addition to 15 ft of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone will be
temporarily dewatered for approximately 5 days. This will involve the temporary
placement of an impervious structure in the creek upstream and downstream of
construction. The impervious structure will either be sandbags or sheet piling depending
upon availability of materials and conditions of flow at the time of construction. Once the
stream has been dewatered, the replacement pipe will be installed. To maintain water
flow during construction, water upstream of construction will be temporarily pumped out
and conveyed around downstream of the construction. Temporary concurrent impacts to
the stream from this activity will result in dewatering 39 linear feet of stream. The
materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site 1 (STA 22 + 26) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed intermittent tributary to Black Creek at Site 1
is depicted on the most recent version of the Angier (1964/1981) topographic quadrangle
(Figure 1) as well as on the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS 1970) (Figure 2).
Erosion -and sediment control devices along the project are comprised of temporary rock
silt checks, temporary silt basins, and temporary silt fence. The NCDOT proposes to
install temporary erosion and sediment control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the
riparian buffer. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been
established and then seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Please note
that the placement of these structures are within the 60 right-of-way width and their
associated impacts are included within the site total of 1,212 ftZ in Zone 1 and 776 ft' in
Zone 2 (totaling 18 linear feet of riparian buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the
riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is EXEMPT.
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Site 2 (STA 34 + 51) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to Black Creek at Site 2 is
depicted on the most recent version of the Angier (1964/1981) topographic quadrangle
(Figure 1) as well as on the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS 1970) (Figure 2).
Erosion and sediment control devices along the project are comprised of temporary rock
silt checks, temporary silt basins, and temporary silt fence. The NCDOT proposes to
install temporary erosion and sediment control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the
riparian buffer. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been
established and then seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Please note
that the placement of these structures are within the 60 right-of-way width and their
associated impacts are included within the site total of 1,546ft2 in Zone 1 and 1,023ft2 in
Zone 2 (totaling 39 linear feet of riparian buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the
riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is EXEMPT.
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 Miti ag tion: Unavoidable impacts to 32 linear feet of stream (surface
water fill) associated with this project will be mitigated (at a 2:1 ratio) by providing
64 linear feet of warm water stream restoration equivalent in the Neuse River Basin
(Hydrologic Cataloging Unit 03020201). 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.
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 four federally protected species
listed for Wake County. They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus),
red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta
heterdon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Eddie Howard Road is not adjacent
to open water suitable to provide foraging habitat for the bald eagle. The dense mixed
hardwood stands surrounding these sites do not offer suitable forging or nesting habitat for
red-cockaded woodpecker. These UTs to Black Creek are small streams and do not provide
suitable habitat for mussel fauna. The roadway shoulders along Eddie Howard Road are
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heavily maintained, eliminating the possibility for Michaux's sumac to exist in this area.
Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last updated April
2005) revealed no occurrences of protected species within the project area. Therefore,
based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the 02/07/05 site visit and the NHP
database review, biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each species.
Historical Compliance
This project has been screened by all pertinent parties to ensure historic compliance.
Summary
NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road) in Wake
County. Permanent impacts, associated with surface water fill, are proposed to Waters of
the United States. Unavoidable impacts to 32 linear feet of stream associated with this
project will be mitigated (at a 2:1 ratio) by providing 64 linear feet of warm water stream
restoration equivalent in the Neuse River Basin (Hydrologic Cataloging Unit 03020201).
Additionally, impacts to the riparian buffers within the Neuse River Basin are proposed.
Based on the impacts at each site these crossings are EXEMPT.
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 recently 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 element 5C.092068. 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].
Sincerely, \
on G. Nance, P.E.
Division Engineer
cc: Ms. Nicole Thomson, NCDWQ
Mr. Brandon Jones, P.E., NCDOT
Mr. Chris McGee, P.E., NCDOT
Ms. Katie Simmons, NCDOT
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "NIVy)
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:
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(2dot.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: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information,. R
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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 of structures conveying unnamed tributaries to
Black Creek in association with upgrading and paving on SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road) in
Wake County.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): WBS 5C.092068
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Fuquay-Varina
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Fuquay-Varina take
Hwy 42 East towards Willow Springs At Willow Springs make a right onto SR 2754
(Kennebec Road) then a left onto SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road
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: 35.5819 ON 78.7161 °W
Site 2: 35.5807 ON 78.7122 °W
6. Property size (acres): 5.45 acre (Project is 0.75 mi long)
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: UTs to Black Creek
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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/mgps/.)
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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 agriculture land.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Grade,
drain pave and erosion control at SR 2755A (Eddie Howard Road). The NCDOT will also
dewater the work sites during construction, if necessary. Equipment may include excavator,
backhoe bulldozer, grader, and crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The project is part of the secondary road paving
program The existing gravel roadway will be paved with asphalt
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.
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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I . Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Existing pipes will be replaced with
longer length pipes in association with this secondary road project The NCDOT will also
dewater the work sites during construction if 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,
separately list impacts due to both structure and floodina.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh 100-year Nearest Impact
(indicate on map) ,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Floodplain Stream (acres)
( es/no) (linear feet)
N/A
I Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
3. 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 be 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 Len gth Impact
(indicate on map) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres)
Site 1 UT to Black Fill (piped length) intermittent 1.0 8 0.0002
Rip rap armoring 10 N/A
along stream bank
Temporary 18 N/A
dewatering concurrent
Site 2 UT to Black Fill (piped length) perennial 4.0 24 0.002
Rip rap armoring 15 N/A
along stream bank
F Temporary 37 N/A
dewatering concurrent
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 55 0.0022
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5. 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
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact Name Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number applicable) e)
(if ap Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on map) ocean, etc.) (acres)
N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.0022
Wetland Impact (acres): NONE
Open Water Impact (acres): NONE
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0022
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 55
7. 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 USACE.
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 watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
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 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 unnecessary encroachment during
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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 fill
necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States or riparian
buffers.
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 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
htlp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmp-ide.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 32 linear feet of stream associated with this project will be mitigated
(at a 2:1 ratio) byproviding 64 linear feet of warm water stream restoration equivalent in the
Neuse River Basin (Hydrologic Cataloging` Unit 03020201). All compensatory miti ag tion
requirements will be assimilated on a quarterly basis and provided to the Ecos s
Enhancement Program (EEP) for their acceptance with a copy provided to the USACE for
verification and accounting purposes.
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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/=/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
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
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 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.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .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.
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Site 1 (22+26)
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,212 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 776 1.5 N/A
Total 1,988 N/A
cone i extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
Site 2 (34+51)
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,546 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 1,023 1.5 N/A
Total 2,569 N/A
- cone i extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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 213 .0242 or.0244, or.0260. N/A
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. Existing: 2.0 acre impervious surface (avg 22 foot wide gravel road)
of 5.45 acre total protect size Proposed: 1.8 acre impervious surface (proposed 20 foot wide
asphalt paved road) of 5.45 acre 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 NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion and sediment control devices in Zone 1
and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation
has been established and then seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass Please note
that the placement of these structures are within the 60 rip-ht-of-way width and their
associated impacts are included within the site totals listed above.
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.
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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 El 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 2755A 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).
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AppliCant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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