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Applicant: Tr / Li 6 ,h S e n /7, Z, XAlepOT -e16) 6
Project Name: 1S K /.5 G
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certitlcation:
4Cerdficate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wedands Unit, North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be
returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to
send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Cerdflesoon
I, ? 1 e % 6 . h SO At hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used inbsemition of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supportCng matet*s.
Signature: N Date: O Zle
Agent's Certification
I, im e!& T. /& f1n,TS , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality C ffication and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and r
specifications, and o supporting material
Signature: 211Date: ?f
Engineer's Ce don
Partial Final
I, . as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the constriction of the project,for the
Penmittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA /?,y 1 iSSp ED
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION '?i?F q ii ?J
MICHAEL F. EASLEY W. LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
February 27, 2004
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTN: Mr. Richard Spencer
NCDOT Coordinator
043322
WETLANDS / 401 GROUP
MAA, 1; 2004
WATER DUALITY SECTION
Dear Sir:
Subject: Notification for Nationwide Permit 14 (Minor Road Crossing)
NCDENR 401 WQC 3404
Culvert Replacement SR 1522-Bladen County
State Project Number: 6C.009024
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has scheduled to grade, drain, base
and pave SR 1522, in Bladen County. Total project length is 1.9 mile. The roadway will be
widened from 16 feet to 20 feet and stabilized grass shoulders (6 foot) will be provided. This
project will require the replacement of three (3) wet cross line as shown below:
Crossing Roadway Station Existing Culvert Proposed Culvert
Crossing #1 Sta 14+00 38LF 36" CMP 48LF 42" RCP
Crossing #2 Sta 45+80 38LF 36" CMP 50LF 48" CMP
Crossing #3 Sta 76+29 Twin 40LF 36" CMP Twin 50LF 48" CMP
* RCP specified due to cover constraints
New stream impacts = 32 linear feet
Construction of this project will require impacts to waters of the United States in the Cape Fear
River Basin. The crossings convey separate UT's to Colly Creek. (Class C Sw).
RESOURCE STATUS
In general, there will be minor impacts proposed as the result of the replacement of the three
culverts along SR 1522 in Bladen County. Thirty-two (32) linear feet of stream impacts are
expected to three separate UT's to Colly Creek. Jurisdictional Wetlands were observed within
the NCDOT right-of-way. The wetland boundaries were flagged and marked upon the plans. A
total area of 0.21 acres of wetlands will be impacted due to the proposed improvements. The
P. O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 - Telephone [phone]- Fax [phone]
culverts will be buried below the stream invert to facilitate aquatic life movements. A
Nationwide Permit #14 / NCDENR 401 WQC 3404 is required for the project.
Endangered Species: Plants and animals with Federal classification of Endangered (E) or
Threatened (T) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of January 29, 2003, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists
six federally protected species for Bladen County.
Federally Protected Species for Bladen County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Alligator mississippiensis American alligator T(S/A)
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E
Acipenser brevirostrum Shortnose sturgeon E
Lindera melissifolia Southern spicebush E
Lysimachia asperulaefolia Rough-leaved loosestrife E
Schwalbea americana American chaffseed E
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout
all or a significant portion of its range).
T(S/A)- Threatened due to similarity of appearance, a species that is threatened
Due to similarity of appearance with other rare species and is listed for its
Protection. These species are not biologically endangered or threatened and
Are not subject to Section 7 consultation.
A biological conclusion of "No Effect" was reached for all species during the July 12, 2003
survey for protected species. Protected species were not identified, nor, was the general habitat
for each species identified.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 14 / NCDENR 401
WQC 3404 as required by the above-described activities.
The National Register was reviewed in addition to conducting a field view of the project for
significant historic features.
The project impacts are minor in nature and should not remove or degrade existing water quality
uses. Pipe sizes proposed are the minimum necessary to create a safe highway while
accommodating the 25-year design storm. By utilizing the erosion control measures, downstream
water quality standards will be protected. All appropriate BMP's will be utilized during
construction.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets, marked county road map, quad
location map and photographs.
If you should have any questions, or, need additional information please contact James J. Rerko,
PWS at [phone].
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;James J Rerko, PWS
Division 6 Environmental Officer
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality (7 copies)
Terry Gibson, P.E., Division Engineer
Robert Crumpler, P.E., District 3 Engineer
Kenneth Clark, P.E., Bladen County Maintenance Engineer
Office Use Only: Form VcrsionMay2002
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If anv narticular item is not armlicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. 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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested NWP#14
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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: Terry R. Gihson, P.E. / NCDOT / Div 6 / Division Engineer
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1150
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Telephone Number: 910-486-1493 Fax Number: 910-486-1959
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: .Tames .T. Rerlco, PWS
Company Affiliation: NCDOT / Division 6 / Division Environmental Officer
Mailing Address: Same
Telephone Number: 910-486-1952 Fax Number: 910-486-1959
E-mail Address: ijrerko?dot.state.ne.us
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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,
-- --- n--impervious-surfaces, or other-facilities-must-be included.-If possible; the niaps-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 ofproject: SR 1522 -Bladen County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 6C.009024
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Bladen Nearest Town: White Lake
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): 4.7 mile north of the
intersection of US 701 and NC 41 along US 701
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):Crossing #1 34°42156"N 78°27'26"W
Crossing #2 34°43'20"N 78°27'49"W Crossing #3 34°43'42' 78°28'12"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 13.83 acre (Right-of-Way)
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Colly Crcek (C Sw)
8. River Basin: Cape Fear River
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://li2o.enr.statc.no.tis/adniin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Existing 20 foot dirt road with maintenance limits 50
foot in width. Surrounding land use is rural / agricultural.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: In
brinlling SR 1522 up to current safety standards, i.e. 20 foot paving w/6 foot stabilized
shoulders and 3:1 side slopes within a 60 foot right-of-way, NCDOT must impact 32
linear feet of UT's to Colly Creek. The existing culverts are severely deteriorated and
must be replaced. Impacts were minimized as much as Possible. 3:1 side slopes
required due to the sandy material found in the area and the inability to stabilize such
atCrial.-CiilvCri`.a-wiil-l)e- rCiiiuCCd-iiiiiiiin t7,-a`irnCk-i(ia, t„xCatrau0i: - Wlille'uiiiit-_enfu--_.
loaders will place the material. F,vcntually a motor grader will finish grade the project.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: By Statute, NCDOT is required to pave all
unpaved Secondary Roads. To ensure that the roadway meets current safety standards,
the road will be paved to a width of 20 feet, 6 foot grass shoulders will he installed on
each side and 3:1 side slopes will be provided within the 60 foot right-of-wav.
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.
Richard Spencer conducted a field view of the proiect prior to submittal.
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/Watcrs of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:Remove and replace an existing
culverts which is necessary to provide the minimum current safety standards.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
cs/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
Crossing 41 Fill 0.06 ac No 0 If PFOIC
Crossing #2 Fill 0.02 ac No 0 If PEAIIC
Crossing #3 Fill 0.13 ac No 0 If PEAIIC

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://xv%vxv.fema.E!ov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.21 ae
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.21 ae
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
lease s ecif
Crossing #1 Culvert IOLF UT to Colly Creek 3 ft Perennial
Crossing #2 Culvert 12 LF UT to Colly Creek 2 ft Perennial
Crossing #3 Culvert 10 LF UT to Colly Creek loft Perennial

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and aflcr, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
wwNv.us?s.gov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., Nyww.topozone.com,
New'Nv.mapqucst.com, etc.).
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March 5, 2004
Bladen County
DWQ Project No. 040322
Proposed improvements to SR 1522
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. Terry Gibson, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT Division 6
P.O. Box 1150
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
Dear Mr. Gibson:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 0.21
acres of wetlands and 32 linear feet of permanent impacts to unnamed tributaries to Colly Creek in order
to make improvements to SR 1522 in Bladen County. The project will be constructed in accordance with
your application dated February 27, 2004 (received March 2, 2004). After reviewing your application, we
have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3404 corresponding to
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you should acquire any
other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval
will expire with the accompanying §404 permit unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality
Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as
modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to
send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this
Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if stream impacts exceed 150 linear
feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For
this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed below.
1. 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 water standards:
¦ 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.
¦ 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.
¦ If there are 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.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
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
Mr. Terry Gibson, P.E.
DWQ 040322
March 5, 2004
¦ Any reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance
with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
2. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas
beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Preconstruction Notice Application. All
construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment
and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state
water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
3. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum
extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters
is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date
that the Division of Land Resources has released the project.
4. NCDOT is encouraged to use onsite vegetation and materials for streambank stabilization when
practicable.
5. Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end
of the growing season following completion of construction.
6. Stormwater should be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass lined ditches or other means
appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre-treating stormwater runoff, and must not be routed
directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they
may be utilized for stormwater sheet flow.
7. Where fish passage is present or where significant aquatic life may be present upstream (and
where practicable), culverts should be oversized and buried to prevent perched culverts. If
oversized piping cannot restore aquatic life passage by reconnecting the stream ecosystem, riprap
installation should be accomplished in a manner to provide or restore water channels downstream
to help facilitate aquatic life movement.
8. Where practicable, culverts that are less than 48-inch in diameter should be buried to a depth
equal to or greater than 20% of their size to allow for aquatic life passage. Culverts that are 48-
inch in diameter or larger should be buried at least 12 inches below the stream bottom to allow
natural stream bottom material to become established in the culvert following installation and to
provide aquatic life passage during periods of low flow. These measurements must be based on
natural thalweg depths. This may require increasing the size of the culvert to meet flow
conveyance requirements. If any of the existing pipes are perched, they shall be removed and
replaced, and re-installed correctly, unless demonstrated that this is topographically unfeasible.
All waters must flow through without freefalling or damming on either end of the culverts during
low flow conditions, to maintain aquatic life and/or fish passage.
9. 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 stream depth. Disturbed floodplains
and streams should be restored to natural geomorphic conditions.
10. Riprap should be minimized and installed in a manner so as not interfere with aquatic life passage
during low flow conditions. Riprap placed for bank stabilization should be limited to the
streambank below the high water mark and vegetation should be used for stabilization above the
high water mark.
11. If concrete is used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does not contact the stream
water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's water chemistry and causing a fish kill.
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. 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.
14. 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.
Mr. Terry Gibson, P.E.
DWQ 040322
March 5, 2004
15. Removal of vegetation and grading and backfilling at the stream crossing and adjacent to stream
should be minimized. Native trees and shrubs should be planted along the streambank to
reestablish the riparian zone and provide long-term erosion control and cover for fish and wildlife
in the vicinity of the road crossing and along the streams within the dedicated rights of way.
Backfill materials should be obtained from upland sites.
16. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate
of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has
been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the
401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project NCDOT
is strongly advised to send in photographs upstream and downstream of each structure to
document correct installation.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its
conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Ms. Beth Barnes at 919.715.8394 or Mr. Ken Averitte
of the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910.486.1541.
Sincerely,
Attachment
Pc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Richard Spencer, USACE Wilmington Field Office
NCDWQ Fayetteville Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 32 LF
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U. S.) below:
Open Water Impact

--Site Number---
indicate on ma

- Type of Impact" Area of

Impact
acres Name of Waterbo
d
(,fapplicable) y Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond- estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
N/A

List eacn impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Existing culverts deteriorated and must be replaced Proposed culverts lengthened a
cummulative 32 linear feet to meet current safetv standards
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 March 9, 2000, 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 mitigatl-ort that may be- appropriate and practicable iriclude?
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.htmi.
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.
Mitigation not required.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Page 6 of 8
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
zone 1 extends out 30 teet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
N/A
XL Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
An erosion and sedimentation control plan will he incorporated into the construction plan
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.
N/A
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. 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).
e 7/0
App"nt/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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STATE OF N
DEPARTMENT OF
MICHAEL F. EASLEY.
GOVERNOR
FEBRUARY 27, 2004
NCDENR Division of Water Quality
John Hennessy
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
RE: Minor Road Crossings / SR 1522 / Bladen County
State Project # 6C.009024
USACOE NWP#14 / NCDENR WQC 3404
Dear Mr. Hennessy:
TATION
040322
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
MAR 2 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Enclosed, please find seven (7) copies of a PCN and related documentation for a Minor Road
Crossings along SR 1522 in Bladen County. The project will be completed in compliance with
NCDENR Division of Water Quality General Certification 3404, and, USACE Nationwide Permit
#14.
This project is being submitted under the 401 Automated Payment Procedure. The State
Project number is 6C.009024, and, the permit fee is $200.00.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding this notification, please feel free to
contact me.
incer-ly
PAYMENT ? ?ws
RECEIVED James . Rerko, PWS
Division 6 Environmental Officer
CAROLINA
P. O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 - Telephone [phone] - Fax [phone]