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Home My WebLink About20121096 Ver 1_Application_20121130ea SLAV �.o STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY PURDUE P O Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611 -5202 GOVERNOR PHONE 919 - 733 -2520 November 29, 2012 1 T' F'o t7�ROCq EUGENE , Ok, I, JR SECRETARY? °Icy Mr Monte Matthews U S Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 0 1 2 1 0 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Subject Nationwide Permit #14 Replace Bridge #137 on SR 1136 with RCBC Watauga County, North Carolina Protect Number: 17BP 11 R 29 (DWQ Permit Fee: $240) Dear Mr Matthews The North Carolina Department of Transportation is scheduled to replace existing Bridge #137 with a reinforced concrete box culvert at the same location The existing bridge is 16 5 feet long and is located at the intersection of SR 1136 and SR 1137 This is a school bus route and it is difficult for the buses to make the turn here The culvert option should work well at this location and will improve the situation for the larger vehicles using this route Stream slope is 4% so we will have 1' tall buried sills at the inlet, outlet and one in the middle of the culvert to eliminate head cutting and help retain natural stream alluvium Mitigation will be provided through EEP No on -site detour is proposed Stream impacts are tabulated below Stream Impacts: hon y hay 1Vumbei � Eanshng 1 Structure Size_, �A Proposed , Structure - Size, � :.�kw,vzPr"tu em ,o ry z, ewaterin h t$Reprap m cts` feet �Cotal n7- at this Station41 t: 16 5' long 12'x 6'x 38' Bridge #137 bride RCBC 1 40 70 148 UT #1 @ driveway 36 "x 36' CMP 60'x 36" CUT 20 0 44 Perm FilMprap Impacts = 132 feet Total Protect Impacts =192 feet P O Box 250 N Wu KESSORo NC 28659 PHONE (336) 667 9111 FAX (336) 667 -4549 Mr Monte Matthews Bridge #137 on SR 1136 Page 2 November 29 2012 The replacement of the existing bridge with the proposed new culvert will require temporary dewatermg An impervious sandbag dike will be constructed approximately 20 feet upstream of the existing structure to create a small pool Clean water will temporarily be pumped around or piped through the construction area and will be discharged downstream Any dirty water located inside the construction area will be pumped into a silt bag if necessary Once the new structure is in place the impervious dike will be removed and preconstruction streambed elevations will be restored Construction of this project will require impacts to waters of the United States in the Watauga River Basin The existing bridge crosses Clark Creek (Class C) This project was reviewed for the presence of threatened and endangered species in September 2012 The subject project will have no effect on any federally listed endangered plant or animal species Historic compliance work will be scheduled and concurrence with the State Historic Preservation Office will be obtained if required The project impacts are not significant in nature and should not alter the best usage for this stream All appropriate BMPs will be used during construction Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form plan sheets a marked county map and a marked topography map By copy of this electronic letter it is requested that Mrs Marla Chambers with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me By copy of this electronic letter it is requested that the Division of Water Quality 401/Wetlands Unit issue the appropriate permit for construction of this project It is requested that any comments related to the 401 certification be forwarded directly to me with a copy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers We would like to begin construction as soon as possible If further information is required please let me know Your early review and consideration will be appreciated Sincerely Heath Slaughter Division Environmental Officer Enclosures cc Monte Matthews US Army Corps of Engineers Marla Chambers NCWRC Amy Chapman Division of Water Quality Mr Monte Matthews Bridge #137 on SR 1136 Page 3 November 29 2012 Amy Euliss Division of Water Quality Mike Pettyjohn PE Division Engineer David Wayne PE Bridge Maintenance Engineer Jami Guynn Division Bridge Program Manager Heath Slaughter Division Environmental Officer Neil Trivette Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer O�00- VIA TE,q o r Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A Applicant Information 1 Processing 1 a Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps ®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit 1b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 14 or General Permit (GP) number 1c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ® No 1d Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply) ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non 404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1e Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit ❑ Yes ® No 1f Is payment into a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in lieu fee program ® Yes ® No 1g Is the project located in any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1 h below ❑ Yes ® No 1h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AECP ❑ Yes ® No 2 Project Information 2a Name of project Bridge #137 on SR 1136 2b County Watauga 2c Nearest municipality / town Foscoe 2d Subdivision name 2e NCDOT only T I P or state —] project no 17BP 11 R 29 3 Owner Information 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed NCDOT 3b Deed Book and Page No 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) 3d Street address 801 Statesville Road 3e City state zip North Wilkesboro NC 28659 3f Telephone no 336 903 9202 3g Fax no 336 667 4549 3h Email address hslaughter@ncdot gov Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Applicant information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ❑ Other specify 4b Name 4c Business name (if applicable) 4d Street address 4e City state zip 4f Telephone no 4g Fax no 4h Email address 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name 5b Business name (if applicable) 5c Street address 5d City state zip 5e Telephone no 5f Fax no 5g Email address Page 2 of 10 PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version B Project Information and Prior Project History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) lb Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 36 18218 Longitude 81 77811 (DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD) 1 c Property size 0 1 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to proposed project Clark Creek 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water C 2c River basin Watauga 3 Project Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application Substandard bridge to be replaced in a rural area 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0 acres 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 150 linear feet 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project Upgrade substandard stream crossing 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used See attached cover letter 4 Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the pasty Comments Yes No El Unknown 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c If yes who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known) Agency /Consultant Company Other 4d If yes list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation 5 Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown 5b If yes explain in detail according to help file instructions 6 Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes explain Page 3 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 Impacts Summary la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) ❑ Wetlands ® Streams tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2 Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site then complete this question for each wetland area impacted 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f Wetland impact Type of Jurisdiction number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps 404 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ- non 404 other) (acres) Temporary T W1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No I ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ 2g Total wetland impacts 2h Comments 3 Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site then complete this question for all stream sites impacted 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of Jurisdiction Average Impact number (PER) or (Corps 404 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non 404 width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ®P ®T RCBC Riprap & Dewatenng Clark Creek ® PER ❑ INT ® Corps ® DWQ 17 " 148 S2 ®P ®T Piping Riprap & UT #1 to Clark ® PER ® Corps 2 44 Dewatenng Creek ❑ INT ® DWQ ❑ PER ❑ Corps S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ INT ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ INT ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ ❑ PER ❑ Corps S6 ❑ P ❑ T [:11 NT ❑ DWQ 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 192 31 Comments 60 linear feet of the impacts are temporary Page 4 of 10 PCN Form -Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes ponds estuaries tributaries sounds the Atlantic Ocean or any other open water of the U S then individually list all open water impacts below 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e Open water Name of waterbody impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Temporary T 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P ❑T 03 ❑P ❑T 04 ❑P ❑T 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments 5 Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed the complete the chart below 5a 5b 5c 5d 5e Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded I Filled I Excavated Flooded I Filled I Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f Total 5g Comments N/A 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required ❑ Yes ®No If yes permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 5I Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction 6 Buffer Impacts (for DWO) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer then complete the chart below If yes then individually list all buffer impacts below If any impacts require mitigation then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a Project is in which protected basin? 6b 6c 6d Buffer impact number — Reason Permanent (P) or for Temporary T impact B1 ❑ PEI T B2 ❑P ❑T B3 ❑P ❑T 61 Comments ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar Pamlico ❑ Other ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6e I 6f I 6g Buffer Stream name mitigation re uired� ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No 6h Total buffer impacts Zone 1 impact I Zone 2 impact (square feet) (square feet) Page 5 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version D Impact Justification and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project The culvert length is the minimum needed to improve safety at this location lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques All appropriate BMPs will be used during construction 2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State? ® Yes ® No 2b If yes mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ® Corps 2c If yes which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank ® Payment to in lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c Comments 4 Complete if Making a Payment to In lieu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in lieu fee program is attached ® Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested 62 linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation stream temperature ❑ warm ❑ cool ®cold 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4f Non riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested acres 4h Comments 5 Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required Zone 6c Reason for impact 6d Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1 5 6f Total buffer mitigation required 6g If buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to private mitigation bank permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration payment into an approved in lieu fee fund) 6h Comments Page 7 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version E Stormwater Management and Diff use Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 Diffuse Flow Plan 1a Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? ❑ Yes ® No lb If yes then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no explain why ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments 2 Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? % 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan ❑ Certified Local Government 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local governments jurisdiction is this project? ❑ Phase II 3b Which of the following locally implemented stormwater management programs ❑NSW El USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4 DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a Which of the following state implemented stormwater management programs apply (check all that apply) ❑ ORW ❑ Session Law 2006 246 ❑ Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes No ❑ 5 DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version F Supplementary Information 1 Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ® Yes ❑ No use of public (federal /state) land? 1 b If you answered yes to the above does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ® No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c If you answered yes to the above has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval ❑ Yes ❑ No letter) Comments 2 Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300) DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b Is this an after the fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If you answered 'yes to one or both of the above questions provide an explanation of the violation(s) 3 Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® No additional development which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b If you answered yes to the above submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy If you answered no provide a short narrative description 4 Sewage Disposal (DWO Requirement) 4a 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 Page 9 of 10 PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑ Yes ® No habitat? 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ® No impacts? ❑ Raleigh 5c If yes indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ❑ Asheville 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? GIS and visual observation 6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑Yes ® No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? WRC will comment 7 Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a Will this project occur in or near an area that the state federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ® No status (e g National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? Project was submitted to OHE 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA designated 100 year floodplain? ❑ Yes ® No 8b If yes explain how project meets FEMA requirements 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? ncfloodmaps J Heath Slaughter 11/29/12 Applicant/Agent s Printed Name Date Applicant/Agent s S129ture (Agents s ature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided Page 10 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version ,§ | ` ) long .. . I II .. . ��■ . MII ! — � , ! ! , n / ,! « ! , , ! •!! . . , | , r \ < ! . • ) � � 5/ � / ` (�/ a , .)ems � 2§e� !. )a! _ } .� i` \< § . ( ! )( (§ � Z- . \ ■ , MMUHIM-M | . § ■ `| W/ § .. � / ! ,| m ! ` ! ! . ! ��■ . MII ! — � , ! ! , n / ,! « ! , , ! •!! . . , | , r \ < ! . • ) � � 5/ � / ` (�/ a , .)ems � 2§e� !. )a! _ } .� i` \< § . 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