20050785 All Versions_Application_20100726 (4)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
June 4, 2007
Mr. William Wescott
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Dear Sir:
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Mr. Stephen Lane
Division of Coastal Management `
N. C. Dept. of Env. & Natural Resources
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject: Request for Modification of 404 Individual Permit, 401 Water Quality
Certification Permit, Tar-Pamlico Buffer Authorization, and CAMA
Consistency for the proposed Washington Bypass. US 17 From South of SR 1127
(Possum Track Road) to North of SR 1509 (Springs Road). TIP Number: R-2510,
Federal Aid Project MAF-75-3(26). Debit $475 for WQC Modification from WBS
Element No. 34440. 1.1
Reference: USACE Action ID 199301143
DWQ Project No. 050785, WQC No. 3527
Coastal Area Management Act Consistency Concurrence
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting a modification to Permit
No. 199301143 for wetland and surface water impacts associated with R-2510A. Included in this
package are the following: additional wetland impacts, Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Impacts, and
revised utility drawings.
The revised design does not compromise NCDOT's compliance with the existing permit conditions.
The revision has been evaluated for compliance with the avoidance/minimization criteria and is in
compliance with all previous issues, including the following:
• Protected Species
• Aquatic Life passage
• FEMA compliance
• Cultural Resources
Summary of Changes
NCDOT proposes to hand clear 0.15 acre of non-riverine wetlands (refer to sheets 9 & 10) and to
hand clear 343 square feet of riparian buffers in Zone 1 (sheet 21). This work is required for the
relocation of a power line.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
General Project Description
The NCDOT proposes to improve existing US 17 to a high speed, multi-lane highway that bypasses
the City of Washington. R-2510A will include the widening of approximately 4.2 miles of US 17
from South of SR 1127 (Possum Track Road) to South of SR 1149 (Price Road). The proposed
roadway will be a four-lane, divided highway, with grass shoulders and ditches, and a 46-foot wide
grassed median.
--- Tar-Pamlico Buffer Impacts
The total Tar-Pamlico River riparian buffer impacts associated with R-2510A at site BZ 1 (sheet 21)
consist of 0.01 acre (437 sq. ft.) in Zone 1.
- Hand Clearing
Additional proposed impacts to CWA jurisdictional areas of R-2510A consist of 0.15 acre of non-
riverine wetlands (refer to sheets 9 & 10).
PERMITTING ACTIVITY TO DATE
Clean Water Act Section 404 Individual Permit
The project received a Clean Water Act Section 404 Individual Permit (Action ID # 199301143)
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District on November 28, 2005. This
permit authorized construction for Section R-2510A. A modification dated January 17, 2007 to the
permit was received by NCDOT.
Section 401 Water Quality Certification
The project received a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (DWQ Project No. 050785, WQC
No. 3527) from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) on September 6, 2005. A modification dated February 13, 2007 was
received by NCDOT.
Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Authorization
The project received a Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Authorization (DWQ Project No. 050785, WQC
No. 3527) from the NCDWQ on September 6, 2005. A modification dated February 13, 2007 was
received by NCDOT.
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Consistency Certification
A Consistency Certification was issued by North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) on October 31, 2005 for the entire R-2510
project.
MITIGATION
Jurisdictional Wetland Miti ag tion: NCDOT does not propose mitigation for these impacts due to
handclearing.
Tar-Pamlico Buffer Mitigation: The powerline is crossing the stream at a perpendicular angle.
Therefore, the impacts are exempt and compensatory mitigation is not proposed.
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REGULATORY APPROVALS
The NCDOT respectfully requests that the referenced Section 404 Permit be modified to reflect the
changes in jurisdictional impacts as outlined in this letter and presented in the attached drawings.
The NCDOT is also requesting a modification to the 401 Water Quality Certification and Tar-
Pamlico Buffer Authorization from the NCDWQ. In compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the
NCAC, we have provided a method of debiting $475, as noted in the subject line of this application,
as payment for processing the Section 401 permit modification application. We are providing five
copies of this modification application to the NCDWQ for their review aid approval. Additionally,
NCDOT certifies that the proposed activity remains in compliance with the enforceable policies of
North Carolina's approved management program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with
such program. Please find the attached updated permit drawings.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Mr. Chris Underwood at (919)
715-1451.
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tcv Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ (5 Copies)
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Ms. Kathy Matthews, USEPA
Mr. Ronald Mikulak, USEPA - Atlanta, GA
Mr. Clarence W. Coleman, P.E., FHWA
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Mr. Steve Sollod, NCDCM
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. C. E. Lassiter, P.E., Division 2
Mr. Jay Johnson, Division 2
W/o attachment
Mr. Scott McLendon, USAGE, Wilmington
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P.E., Programming & TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Brian Yamamoto, P.E., PDEA
Mr. Carl Goode, P.E., Human Environment
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