SAW-2022-01866 GP 50 PJD verification Pameter Road Widening Part A and B_signed

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2022-01866 County: Columbus U.S.G.S. Quad: NC-Whiteville
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee: NC DOT, Division 6
Mr. Greg Price
Address: 431 Transportation Drive
Fayetteville NC 28305
Telephone Number: 910-364-0683
E-mail:[e-mail]
Size (acres) n/a Nearest Town Hallsboro
Nearest Waterway Jockey Branch River Basin Lower Pee Dee
USGS HUC 03040206 Coordinates Latitude: 34.315839
Longitude: -78.636503
Location description: The project site is located along SR 1913 (Pameter Road), from SR 1904 (Red Bug Road) to SR 1912
(Dismal Swamp Road), south of Hallsboro, in Columbus County, North Carolina.
Description of projects area and activity: This verification authorizes impacts to aquatic resources associated with an NC DOT
road widening project. Widen and pave SR 1913 (Pameter Road) from SR 1904 (Red Bug Road) to SR 1912 (Dismal Road) to
NCDOT Road standards. Permanent impacts to wetlands total 0.185-acre associated with excavation of roadside ditches.
Applicable Law(s): ☒Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
☐Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: GP 50
SEE ATTACHED NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
Conditions, your application signed and dated 9/8/2022, and the enclosed plans SR 1913 (Pameter Road) Part A sheets 1-5, and
SR 1913 (Pameter Road) Part B sheets 1-8 dated 8/19/2022. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your
submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, a Class I administrative penalty, and/or
appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide and/or regional general permit
authorization is modified, suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide and/or regional general
permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided
it complies with all requirements of the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide and/or regional general permit authorization
expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the
nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon
the nationwide and/or regional general permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the
date of the nationwide and/or regional general permit’s expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been
exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Resources (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior
to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management Morehead City, NC, at [phone].
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State
or local approvals/permits. If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of
Engineers regulatory program, please contact Liz Hair at 910-251-4049or [e-mail].
Corps Regulatory Official: _____________________________________________________Date: 11/17/2022
Expiration Date of Verification: 5/25/2025
Enclosures: GP 50/PJD/Maps/ MRT-
Form/Plans
Copy furnished:
Mr. Jim Rerko; NC DOT Division 6
Ms. Hannah Sprinkle; NC DEQ-DWR
SAW-2022-01866
SPECIAL CONDITIONS

a. In order to compensate for impacts associated with this permit, mitigation shall be provided in accordance
with the provisions outlined on the most recent version of the attached Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility
Transfer Form. The requirements of this form, including any special conditions listed on this form, are hereby
incorporated as special conditions of this permit authorization.

Action ID Number: SAW-2022-01866 County: Columbus

Permittee: NC DOT, Division 6, Mr. Greg Price

Project Name: SR 1913 Pameter Road Widening: Parts A and B

Date Verification Issued: 11/17/2022

Project Manager: Liz Hair

Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit,
sign this certification and return it to the following address:

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Attn: Liz Hair
Wilmington Regulatory Office
U.S Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
or
[e-mail]

Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. Failure to comply with any terms or conditions of this authorization may
result in the Corps suspending, modifying or revoking the authorization and/or issuing a Class I
administrative penalty, or initiating other appropriate legal action.

I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in
accordance with the permit conditions.

_______________________________________ ______________________
Signature of Permittee Date

SAW-2022-01866

A. Determination of Jurisdiction:

1. ☒ There are waters, including wetlands on the above described project area that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). This preliminary
determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part
331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further
instruction. Please note, if work is authorized by either a general or nationwide permit, and you wish to request an appeal of an
approved JD, the appeal must be received by the Corps and the appeal process concluded prior to the commencement of any work
in waters of the United States and prior to any work that could alter the hydrology of waters of the United States.

2. ☐ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC §
1344). This determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification, provided
there is no change in law or our published regulations or new information that warrants revision of this determination.

3. ☐ There are waters, including wetlands within the above described project area that are subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344). This determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed
five years from the date of this notification, provided there is no change in law or our published regulations or new information
that warrants revision of this determination.

4. A jurisdiction determination was not completed with this request. Therefore, this is not an appealable action. However, you may
request an approved JD, which is an appealable action, by contacting the Corps for further instruction.

5. ☐ The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference
jurisdictional determination issued DATE. Action ID: FILE NUMBER.
B. Basis For Determination: See the preliminary jurisdictional determination form dated 11/17/2022.
C. Remarks: REMARKS

D. Attention USDA Program Participants

This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps’ Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site
identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security
Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should request
a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.

E. Appeals Information for Approved Jurisdiction Determinations (as indicated in A2 and A3 above).

If you object to this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed
you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and Request for Appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:

US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Philip Shannin, Appeal Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 10M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]
AND
[e-mail]

In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you
decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by Not applicable.
SAW-2022-01866

It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence.

Corps Regulatory Official: ______________________________________________________
Liz Hair
Date of JD: 11/17/2022 Expiration Date of JD: Not applicable

The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so,
please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at https://regulatory.ops.usace.army.mil/customer-service-survey/.

NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant: NC DOT, Division 6, Mr. Greg Price File Number: SAW-2022-01866 Date: 11/17/2022
Attached is: See Section below
☐ INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission) A
☐ PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B
☐ PERMIT DENIAL C
☐ APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D
☒ PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION E
SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at or http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPermits.aspx
or the Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your
objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in
Section B below. B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein,
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of this notice. C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice. D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new
information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.

E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed),
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the
Corps to reevaluate the JD.

SECTION II - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record.
However, you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative
record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the
appeal process you may contact:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division
Attn: Liz Hair
Wilmington Regulatory Office
U.S Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
also contact:
MR. PHILIP A. SHANNIN
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL REVIEW OFFICER
CESAD-PDS-O
60 FORSYTH STREET SOUTHWEST, FLOOR M9
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8803

PHONE: [phone]; FAX [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]

RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15-day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations.

________________________________________
Signature of appellant or agent.
Date: Telephone number:

For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:

District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn: Liz Hair, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and Approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:

Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Philip Shannin, Administrative
Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]

Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM

1 Districts may establish timeframes for requester to return signed PJD forms. If the requester does not respond within the established time frame, the
district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an action.

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD: 16-NOV-2022

B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD:
Price, Greg
Nc Dot Division 6
431 Transportation Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28301

C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
SAW, NCDOT / 6C.024123 / SR 1913 Pameter Road Widening, SAW-2022-01866

D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR AQUATIC
RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)

State: NC County/parish/borough: Columbus City: Whiteville
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat.: 34.315839o Long.: -78.636503 o
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Jockey Branch

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Office (Desk) Determination. Date: November 17, 2022
Field Determination. Date(s):

TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO
REGULATORY JURISDICTION.

Site Number Latitude (decimal
degrees)
Longitude
(decimal degrees)
Estimated amount
of aquatic
resource in review
area (acreage and
linear feet, if
applicable)
Type of aquatic
resource (i.e.,
wetland vs. non-
wetland waters)
Geographic
authority to which
the aquatic
resource "may be"
subject (i.e.,
Section 404 or
Section 10/404)
WA 34.315839 -78.636503 0.035 acres Wetland Section 404
WB 34.313991 -78.63509 0.05 acres Wetland Section 404
WC 34.31328 -78.634299 0.06 acres Wetland Section 404
WD 34.313839 -78.634569 0.003 acres Wetland Section 404
WE 34.311337 -78.632418 0.06 acres Wetland Section 404
WF 34.31117 -78.63188 0.03 acres Wetland Section 404

1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review
area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain
an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after having discussed
the various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when they may be
appropriate.
Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM

1 Districts may establish timeframes for requester to return signed PJD forms. If the requester does not respond within the established time frame, the
district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an action.

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2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide
General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre-construction notification"
(PCN), or requests verification for a non-reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit
applicant has not requested an AJD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware
that: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which
does not make an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has
the option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit
authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the applicant has the
right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP
or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can accept a permit authorization and
thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever
mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity
in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the
applicant's acceptance of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a
proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit
authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the review area
affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and waives any challenge to
such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any
administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either
an AJD or a PJD, the.JD will be processed as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can
be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal,
it becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists
over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional
aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as
soon as is practicable. This PJD finds that there “may be” waters of the U.S. and/or that there
“may be” navigable waters of the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic
features in the review area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following
information:

SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply)

Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources below where indicated
for all checked items:

X Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor:
Map: Figures 2A and B; Figure 2C Delineation sketch.
X Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor.
X Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
___ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale: ____________________.
___ Data sheets prepared by the Corps: ____________________________.
___ Corps navigable waters' study: ____________________________.
___ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ____________________________.
___ USGS NHD data.
___ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
X U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 7.5 Min: Whiteville Quad
___ Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: __________________________.
___ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: ____________________________.
Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM

1 Districts may establish timeframes for requester to return signed PJD forms. If the requester does not respond within the established time frame, the
district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an action.

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___ State/local wetland inventory map(s): ____________________________.
___ FEMA/FIRM maps: ____________________________
___ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: _______________. (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
___ Photographs: ___ Aerial (Name & Date): ____________________________.
___ or ___ Other (Name & Date): ____________________________.
___ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter: __________________________.
___ Other information (please specify): ____________________________.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been verified by
the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional determinations.

Liz Hair
17-NOV-2022 *refer to PJD request form dated
8-SEP-2022
_________________________________ _________________________________
Signature and date of Regulatory staff
member completing PJD
Signature and date of person requesting
PJD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the
signature is impracticable)1

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Page 1 of 2 Form Version 10 June 2020_updated
Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility Transfer Form

Permittee: NC DOT, Division 6, Mr. Greg Price Action ID: SAW-2022-01866
Project Name: SR 1913 Pameter Road Widening: Parts A and B County: Columbus

Instructions to Permittee: The Permittee must provide a copy of this form to the Mitigation Sponsor, either an approved
Mitigation Bank or the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS), who will then sign the form to verify the
transfer of the mitigation responsibility. Once the Sponsor has signed this form, it is the Permittee’s responsibility to ensure
that Wilmington District Project Manager identified on page two is in receipt of a signed copy of this form before conducting
authorized impacts, unless otherwise specified below. If more than one Mitigation Sponsor will be used to provide the
mitigation associated with the permit, or if the impacts and/or the mitigation will occur in more than one 8-digit Hydrologic
Unit Code (HUC), multiple forms will be attached to the permit, and the separate forms for each Sponsor and/or HUC must
be provided to the appropriate Mitigation Sponsors.

Instructions to Sponsor: The Sponsor verifies that the mitigation requirements (credits) shown below have been released
and are available at the identified site. By signing below, the Sponsor is accepting full responsibility for the identified
mitigation, regardless of whether they have received payment from the Permittee. Once the form is signed, the Sponsor
must update the bank ledger and provide a copy of the signed form and the updated ledger to the Permittee, the Project
Manager who issued the permit, the Bank Project Manager, and the District Mitigation Office (see contact information on
page 2). The Sponsor must also comply with all reporting requirements established in their authorizing instrument.

Permitted Impacts and Compensatory Mitigation Requirements:

Permitted Impacts Requiring Mitigation* 8-digit HUC and Basin: 03040206, Lumber River Basin
Stream Impacts (linear feet) Wetland Impacts (acres)
Warm Cool Cold Riparian Riverine Riparian Non-Riverine Non-Riparian Coastal
0.185
*If more than one mitigation sponsor will be used for the permit, only include impacts to be mitigated by this sponsor.

Compensatory Mitigation Requirements: 8-digit HUC and Basin: 03040206, Lumber River Basin
Stream Mitigation (credits) Wetland Mitigation (credits)
Warm Cool Cold Riparian Riverine Riparian Non-Riverine Non-Riparian Coastal
0.185

Mitigation Site Debited: NC DMS
(List the name of the bank to be debited. For umbrella banks, also list the specific site. For NCDMS, list NCDMS. If the NCDMS
acceptance letter identifies a specific site, also list the specific site to be debited).

Section to be completed by the Mitigation Sponsor

Statement of Mitigation Liability Acceptance: I, the undersigned, verify that I am authorized to approve mitigation
transactions for the Mitigation Sponsor shown below, and I certify that the Sponsor agrees to accept full responsibility for
providing the mitigation identified in this document (see the table above), associated with the USACE Permittee and Action
ID number shown. I also verify that released credits (and/or advance credits for NCDMS), as approved by the Wilmington
District, are currently available at the mitigation site identified above. Further, I understand that if the Sponsor fails to provide
the required compensatory mitigation, the USACE Wilmington District Engineer may pursue measures against the Sponsor to
ensure compliance associated with the mitigation requirements.

Mitigation Sponsor Name: NC DMS

Name of Sponsor’s Authorized Representative:

CESAW-RG (File Number, SAW-2022-01866)

Signature of Sponsor’s Authorized Representative Date of Signature

Conditions for Transfer of Compensatory Mitigation Credit:
• Once this document has been signed by the Mitigation Sponsor and the District is in receipt of the signed form, the
Permittee is no longer responsible for providing the mitigation identified in this form, though the Permittee remains
responsible for any other mitigation requirements stated in the permit conditions.
• Construction within jurisdictional areas authorized by the permit identified on page one of this form can begin only after
the District is in receipt of a copy of this document signed by the Sponsor, confirming that the Sponsor has accepted
responsibility for providing the mitigation requirements listed herein. When NCDMS provides mitigation for authorized
impacts conducted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), construction within jurisdictional areas
may proceed upon permit issuance; however, a copy of this form signed by NCDMS must be provided to the District
within 30 days of permit issuance. NCDOT remains fully responsible for the mitigation until the District has received this
form, confirming that the Sponsor has accepted responsibility for providing the mitigation requirements listed herein.
• Signed copies of this document must be retained by the Permittee, Mitigation Sponsor, and in the USACE administrative
records for both the permit and the Bank/ILF Instrument. It is the Permittee’s responsibility to ensure that the District
Project Manager (address below) is provided with a signed copy of this form.
• If changes are proposed to the type, amount, or location of mitigation after this form has been signed and returned to
the District, the Sponsor must obtain case-by-case approval from the District Project Manager and/or North Carolina
Interagency Review Team (NCIRT). If approved, higher mitigation ratios may be applied, as per current District guidance
and a new version of this form must be completed and included in the District administrative records for both the permit
and the Bank/ILF Instrument.

Comments/Additional Conditions: A letter from NC DMS, confirming they are willing and able to accept the applicant’s
compensatory mitigation responsibility, dated 9/7/2022 was included with the preconstruction notification.

This form is not valid unless signed below by the District Project Manager and by the Mitigation Sponsor on Page 1. Once
signed, the Sponsor should provide copies of this form along with an updated bank ledger to: 1) the Permittee, 2) the
District Project Manager at the address below, 3) the Bank Manager listed in RIBITS, and 4) the Wilmington District
Mitigation Office, 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (or by email to [e-mail]).
Questions regarding this form or any of the permit conditions may be directed to the District Mitigation Office.

USACE Project Manager: Liz Hair
USACE Field Office: Wilmington Regulatory Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Email: [e-mail]

11/17/2022
USACE Project Manager Signature Date of Signature

Current Wilmington District mitigation guidance, including information on mitigation ratios, functional assessments, and
mitigation bank location and availability, and credit classifications (including stream temperature and wetland groupings) is
available at http://ribits.usace.army.mil.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1343

Regional General Permit No. SAW-2019-02350 (RGP 50)
Name of Permittee: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Effective Date: May 26, 2020
Expiration Date: May 25, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT

A regional general permit (RGP) to perform work in or affecting navigable waters of the United
States and waters of the United States, upon recommendation of the Chief of Engineers, pursuant
to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of M arch 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403), and Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), is hereby issued by authority of the Secretary of the Army
by the

District Commander
U.S. Army Engineer Dist rict, Wilmington
Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1343

TO AUTHORIZE THE DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL IN WATERS
OF THE UNITED STATES (U.S.), INCLUDING WETLANDS, ASSOCIATED WITH
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONDUCTED BY THE
VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (NCDOT), INCLUDING THE NCDOT DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS,
RAIL, BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN, ETC.

Activities authorized by this RGP:

a. (1) Road widening, and/or (2) construction, maintenance, and/or repair of bridges. For
bridge projects, work can include the approaches.

b. (1) Improvement of interchanges or intersections, or (2) construction of interchanges
or intersections over, or on, existing roads.
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Full descriptions/terms of “a” and “b”:

a. (1) Road widening, and/or (2) construction, maintenance, and/or repair of
bridges. For bridge projects, work can include the approaches.

Permanent impacts that result in a loss of waters of the U.S., excluding stream relocation(s),
must be less than or equal to 500 linear feet (lf) of stream and/or one (1) acre of wetland/open
water for each single and complete linear project.

Single and complete linear project. As noted in 33 CFR 330.2(i), for linear projects, the ‘‘single
and complete project’’ (i.e., single and complete crossing) will apply to each crossing of a separate
water of the U.S. (i.e., single waterbody) at that location; except that for linear projects crossing a
single waterbody several times at separate and distant locations, each crossing is considered a
single and complete project. However, individual channels in a braided stream or river, or
individual arms of a large, irregularly-shaped wetland or lake, etc., are not separate waterbodies
and crossing of such features cannot be considered separately.

Also authorized under “a”: (1) stream relocation(s) and (2) temporary impacts, such as those from
temporary structures, fills, dewatering, and other work necessary to conduct the activities listed
under “a”. Stream relocation(s) and temporary impacts will be evaluated independently and are
not limited to the permanent loss limits of 500 lf of stream and/or 1 acre of wetland/open water
(i.e., stream relocations and/or temporary impacts do not factor into these limits) for each single
and complete linear project; however, if the Corps determines that the proposed stream
relocation(s) and/or temporary impacts are of such magnitude that they cannot be authorized
under this section (“a”) of RGP 50, even if the permanent losses from road widening, and/or
construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges do not exceed the impact limits for this section
(“a”) of RGP 50, an Individual Permit will be required.

If the Corps determines, on a case-by-case basis, that the concerns for the aquatic environment so
indicate, he/she may exercise discretionary authority to override this RGP and require an Individual
Permit.

b. (1) Improvement of interchanges or intersections, or (2) construction of
interchanges or intersections, over or, on existing roads.

For activities authorized under “b”, the limits for permanent impacts that result in a loss of waters
of the U.S. depend on the location of the impacts, as described below:

• In the coastal plain of North Carolina (both inner coastal plain and outer coastal plain) -
permanent impacts that result in a loss of waters of the U.S., excluding stream relocation(s), must
be less than or equal to 1,000 lf of stream and/or 3 acres of wetland/open water for the entire
interchange or intersection project.
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• All other areas of North Carolina - permanent impacts that result in a loss of waters of the
U.S., excluding stream relocation(s), must be less than or equal to 1,000 lf of stream and/or 2 acres
of wetland/open water for the entire interchange or intersection project.

Coastal plain – See http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/JD/LRRs_PandT.pdf for Land Resource Areas
LRRP (inner coastal plain) and LRRT (outer coastal plain).

When proposed impacts to waters of the U.S. are located both inside AND outside of the coastal
plain, the Corps will determine, based on the location(s) of proposed impacts to waters of the U.S.,
if a project is a “coastal plain project”.

Single and complete project. For permitting purposes, each interchange or intersection is
considered to be one single and complete project. For example, an interchange project cannot
result in a permanent loss (excluding stream relocation), of (1) greater than 1,000 lf of stream
and/or 3 acres of wetland/open water in the coastal plain OR (2) greater than 1,000 lf of stream
and/or 2 acres of wetland/open water in all other areas of North Carolina.

Approach fills may be considered to be part of an interchange or intersection project if the Corps
determines that inclusion of these areas meet the terms of this section (“b”) of RGP 50. Early
coordination with the Corps is encouraged.

Intersections, regardless of the mode of transportation (e.g., railroad, other roadways, etc.), may
be at grade or grade separated if the Corps determines that the project would meet the terms of
this section (“b”) of RGP 50. Early coordination with the Corps is encouraged.

Also authorized under “b”: (1) stream relocation(s) and (2) temporary impacts, such as those
from temporary structures, fills, dewatering, and other work necessary to conduct the activities
listed under “b”. Stream relocation(s) and temporary impacts will be evaluated independently and
are not limited to the permanent loss limits of (1) 1,000 lf of stream and/or 3 acres of
wetland/open water in the coastal plain OR (2) 1,000 lf of stream and/or 2 acres of wetland/open
water in all other areas of North Carolina (i.e., stream relocations and/or temporary impacts do
not factor into these limits) for each interchange or intersection project; however, if the Corps
determines that the proposed stream relocation(s) and/or temporary impacts are of such
magnitude that they cannot be authorized under this section (“b”) of RGP 50, even if the
permanent losses from improvement of interchanges or intersections, or construction of
interchanges or intersections over, or on, existing roads do not exceed the impact limits for this
section (“b”) of RGP 50, an Individual Permit will be required.

If the Corps determines, on a case-by-case basis, that the concerns for the aquatic environment so
indicate, he/she may exercise discretionary authority to override this RGP and require an Individual
Permit.

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1. Special Conditions.

a. The prospective permittee must submit a pre-construction notification (PCN) and
applicable supporting information to the District Engineer and receive written verification
from the Corps that the proposed work complies with this RGP prior to commencing any
activity authorized by this RGP.

b. If the project will not impact a designated “Area of Environmental Concern” (AEC)
in the twenty* (20) counties of North Carolina covered by the North Carolina Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA) (“CAMA counties”), a consistency submission is not required. If the
project will impact a designated AEC and meets the definition of “development”, the
prospective permittee must obtain the required CAMA permit. Development activities shall not
commence until a copy of the approved CAMA permit is furnished to the appropriate Corps
Regulatory Field Office (Wilmington Field Office – 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, NC
28403 or Washington Field Office – 2407 West 5th Street, Washington, NC 27889).

*The 20 CAMA counties in North Carolina include Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden,
Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, New Hanover, Onslow,
Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington.

c. No work shall be authorized by this RGP within the 20* CAMA counties without prior
consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Habitat
Conservation Division. For each activity reviewed by the Corps where it is determined that the
activity may affect Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for federally managed species, an EFH
Assessment shall be prepared by the prospective permittee and forwarded to the Corps and NOAA
Fisheries for review and comment prior to authorization of work.

d. Culverts and pipes. The following conditions [(1)-(8)] apply to the construction of
culverts/pipes, and work on existing culverts/pipes.

Additionally, if the proposed work would affect an existing culvert/pipe (e.g., culvert/pipe
extensions), the prospective permittee must include actions (in the PCN) to correct any existing
deficiencies that are located:

• At the inlet and/or outlet of the existing culvert/pipe, IF these deficiencies are/were caused
by the existing culvert/pipe, or

• Near the inlet or outlet of the existing culvert/pipe, IF these deficiencies are/were caused by
the existing culvert/pipe.

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These deficiencies may include, but are not limited to, stream over-widening, bank erosion,
streambed scour, perched culvert/pipes, and inadequate water depth in culvert(s). Also note if the
proposed work would address the existing deficiency or eliminate it – e.g., bank erosion on left
bank, but the culvert extension will be placed in this eroded area. If the prospective permittee is
unable to correct the deficiencies caused by the existing culvert/pipe, they must document the
reasons in the PCN for Corps consideration.

(1) No activity may result in substantial, permanent disruption of the movement
of those species of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody, including those species that
normally migrate through the area. Measures will be included that will promote the safe
passage of fish and other aquatic organisms.

(2) The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream above and below a
culvert/pipe shall not be modified by widening the stream channel or by reducing the depth of
the stream in connection with the construction activity. It is acceptable to use rock vanes at
culvert/pipe outlets to ensure, enhance, or maintain aquatic passage. Pre-formed scour holes are
acceptable when designed for velocity reduction. The width, height, and gradient of a proposed
opening shall be such as to pass the average historical low flow and spring flow without
adversel y altering flow velocit y. Spring flow will be determined from gauge data, if available.
In the absence of such data, bankfull flow will be used as a comparable level.

(3) Burial/depth specifications: If the project is located within any of the 20*
CAMA counties, culvert/pipe inverts will be buried at least one foot below normal bed
elevation when they are placed within the Public Trust AEC and/or the Estuarine Waters AEC
as designated by CAMA. If the project is located outside of the 20* CAMA counties,
culvert/pipe inverts will be buried at least one foot below the bed of the stream for
culverts/pipes that are greater than 48 inches in diameter. Culverts/pipes that are 48 inches in
diameter or less shall be buried or placed on the stream bed as practicable and appropriate to
maintain aquatic passage, to include passage during drought or low flow conditions. Every
effort shall be made to maintain the existing channel slope. A waiver from the burial/depth
specifications in this condition may be requested in writing. The prospective permittee is
encouraged to request agency input about waiver requests as early as possible, and prior to
submitting the PCN for a specific project; this will allow the agencies time to conduct a site visit,
if necessary, and will prevent time delays and potential project revisions for the prospective
permittee. The waiver will only be issued by the Corps if it can be demonstrated that the
impacts of complying with burial requirements would result in more adverse impacts to the
aquatic environment.

(4) Appropriate actions to prevent destabilization of the channel and head cutting
upstream shall be incorporated in the design and placement of culverts/pipes.

(5) Culverts/pipes placed within riparian and/or riverine wetlands must be
installed in a manner that does not restrict the flow and circulation patterns of waters of the
U.S. Culverts/pipes placed across wetland fills purely for the purposes of equalizing surface
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water do not have to be buried, but must be of adequate size and/or number to ensure
unrestricted transmission of water.

(6) Bankfull flows (or less) shall be accommodated through maintenance of the
existing bankfull channel cross sectional area in no more than one culvert/pipe or culvert/pipe
barrel. Additional culverts/pipes or barrels at such crossings shall be allowed only to receive
flows exceeding the bankfull flow. A waiver from this condition may be requested in writing;
this request must be specific as to the reason(s) for the request. The waiver will be issued if it
can be demonstrated that it is not practicable to comply with this condition.

(7) Where adjacent floodplain is available, flows exceeding bankfull will be
accommodated by installing culverts/pipes at the floodplain elevation. When multiple
culverts/pipes are used, baseflow must be maintained at the appropriate width and depth by the
construction of floodplain benches, sills, and/or construction methods to ensure that the
overflow culvert(s)/pipe(s) is elevated above the baseflow culvert(s)/pipe(s).

(8) The width of the baseflow culvert/pipe shall be comparable to the width of the
bankfull width of the stream channel. If the width of the baseflow culvert/pipe is wider than the
stream channel, the culvert/pipe shall include baffles, benches and/or sills to maintain the width
of the stream channel. A waiver from this condition may be requested in writing; this request
must be specific as to the reason(s) for the request. The waiver will be issued if it can be
demonstrated that it is not practicable or necessary to include baffles, benches or sills.

See the remaining special conditions for additional information about culverts/pipes in specific
areas.

e. Discharges into waters of the U.S. designated by either the North Carolina Division of
Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) or the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) as
anadromous fish spawning areas are prohibited during the period between February 15th and June
30th, without prior written approval from the Corps and the appropriate wildlife agencies
(NCDMF, NCWRC, and/or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)). Discharges into
waters of the U.S. designated by NCWRC as primary nursery areas in inland waters are prohibited
during the period between February 15th and September 30th, without prior written approval from
the Corps and the appropriate wildlife agencies. Discharges into waters of the U.S. designated by
NCDMF as primary nursery areas shall be coordinated with NCDMF prior to being authorized by
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this RGP. Coordination with NCDMF may result in a required construction moratorium during
periods of significant biological productivity or critical life stages.

The prospective permittee should contact:

NC Division of Marine Fisheries North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
3441 Arendell Street Habitat Conservation Division
Morehead City, NC 28557 1721 Mail Service Center
Telephone [phone] Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
or 800-682-2632 Telephone [phone]

f. This permit does not authorize the use of culverts in areas designated as anadromous
fish spawning areas by the NCDMF or the NCWRC.

g. No in-water work shall be conducted in Waters of the U.S. designated as Atlantic
sturgeon critical habitat during the periods between February 1st and June 30th. No in-water work
shall be conducted in Waters of the U.S. in the Roanoke River designated as Atlantic sturgeon
critical habitat during the periods between February 1st and June 30th, and between August 1st to
October 31st, without prior written approval from NMFS.

h. Before discharging dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S. in designated trout
watersheds in North Carolina, the PCN will be sent to the NCWRC and the Corps concurrently.
See https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Agency-
Coordination/Trout.aspx for the designated trout watersheds. The PCN shall summarize
alternatives to conducting work in waters of the U.S. in trout watersheds that were considered
during the planning process and detail why alternatives were or were not selected. For proposals
where (1) a bridge in a trout stream will be replaced with a culvert, or (2) a culvert will be placed
in a trout stream, the PCN must also include a compensatory mitigation plan for all loss of stream
bed, and details of any on-site evaluations that were conducted to determine that installation of a
culvert will not adversely affect passage of fish or other aquatic biota at the project site. The
evaluation information must include factors such as the proposed slope of the culvert and
determinations of how the slope will be expected to allow or impede passage, the necessity of
baffles and/or sills to ensure passage, design considerations to ensure that expected baseflow will
be maintained for passage and that post-construction velocities will not prevent passage, site
conditions that will or will not allow proper burial of the culvert, existing structures (e.g., perched
culverts, waterfalls, etc.) and/or stream patterns up and downstream of the culvert site that could
affect passage and bank stability, and any other considerations regarding passage. The level of
detail for this information shall be based on site conditions (i.e., culverts on a slope over 3% will
most likely require more information than culverts on a slope that is less than 1%, etc.). Also, in
order to evaluate potential impacts, the prospective permittee will describe bedforms that will be
impacted by the proposed culvert – e.g., pools, glides, riffles, etc. The NCWRC will respond to
both the prospective permittee and the Corps.

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i. For all activities authorized by this RGP that involve the use of riprap material for
bank stabilization, the following measures shall be applied:

(1) Where bank stabilization is conducted as part of an activity, natural design,
bioengineering, and/or geoengineering methods that incorporate natural durable materials,
native seed mixes, and native plants and shrubs are to be utilized, as appropriate to site
conditions, to the maximum extent practicable.

(2) Filter cloth must be placed underneath the riprap as an additional requirement
of its use in North Carolina waters; however, the prospective permittee may request a waiver
from this requirement. The waiver request must be in writing. The Corps will only issue a
waiver if the prospective permittee demonstrates that the impacts of complying with this
requirement would result in greater adverse impacts to the aquatic environment. Note that filter
fabric is not required if the riprap will be pushed or “keyed” into the bank of the waterbody.

(3) The placement of riprap shall be limited to the areas depicted on submitted
work plan drawings.

(4) Riprap shall not be placed in a manner that prevents or impedes fish passage.

(5) Riprap shall be clean and free from loose dirt or any pollutant except in trace
quantities that will not have an adverse environmental effect.

(6) Riprap shall be of a size sufficient to prevent its movement from the
authorized alignment by natural forces under normal conditions.

(7) Riprap material shall consist of clean rock or masonry material such as, but
not limited to, granite, marl, or broken concrete.

j. Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S., including wetlands, must be
minimized or avoided to the maximum extent practicable.

k. Generally, off-site detours are preferred to avoid and minimize impacts to the human
and natural environment; however, if an off-site detour is considered impracticable, then an on-
site detour may be considered as a necessary component of the actions authorized by this RGP.
Impacts from the detour may be considered temporary and may not require compensatory
mitigation if the impacted area is restored to pre-construction elevations and contours after
construction is complete. The permittee shall also restore natural hydrology and stream corridors
(if applicable), and reestablish native vegetation/riparian corridors. If the construction of a detour
(on-site or off-site) includes standard undercutting methods, removal of all material and
backfilling with suitable material is required. See special condition “s” for additional information.

l. All activities authorized by this RGP shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be
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conducted "in the dry", with barriers installed between work areas and aquatic habitat to protect
that habitat from sediment, concrete, and other pollutants. Where concrete is utilized, measures
will be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete, including bags of uncured concrete, from coming
into contact with waters of the U.S. until the concrete has set and cured. All water in the work
area that has been in contact with concrete shall only be returned to waters of the U.S. when it no
longer poses a threat to aquatic organisms (concrete is set and cured).

m. In cases where new alignment approaches are to be constructed and the existing
approach fill in waters of the U.S. is to be abandoned and no longer maintained as a roadway, the
abandoned fill shall be removed and the area will be restored to pre-construction elevations and
contours. The permittee shall also restore natural hydrology and stream corridors (if applicable),
and reestablish native vegetation/riparian corridors, to the extent practicable. This activity may
qualify as compensatory mitigation credit for the project and will be assessed on a case-by-case
basis in accordance with Special Conditions “q” and “r” in this document. Any proposed on-site
wetland restoration area must be void of utility conflicts and/or utility maintenance areas. A
restoration plan detailing this activity will be required with the submittal of the PCN.

n. To the maximum extent practicable, the pre-construction course, condition, capacity,
and location of open waters must be maintained for each activity, including stream
channelization and storm water management activities, except as provided below. The activity
must be constructed to withstand expected high flows. The activity must not restrict or impede
the passage of normal or high flows, unless the primary purpose of the activity is to impound
water or manage high flows. The activity may alter the pre-construction course, condition,
capacit y, and location of open waters if it benefits the aquatic environment (e.g., stream
restoration or relocation activities).

o. The project must be implemented and/or conducted so that all reasonable and
practicable measures to ensure that equipment, structures, fill pads, and work associated with the
project do not adversel y affect upstream and/or downstream reaches. Adverse effects include, but
are not limited to, channel instability, scour, flooding, and/or shoreline/streambank erosion.
During construction, the permittee shall routinely monitor for these effects, cease all work if/when
detected, take initial corrective measures to correct actively eroding areas, and notify the Corps
immediately. Permanent corrective measures may require additional authorization from the Corps.

p. All PCNs will describe sedimentation and erosion control structures and measures
proposed for placement in waters of the U.S. To the maximum extent practicable, structures and
measures will be depicted on maps, surveys or drawings showing location and impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands and streams. In addition, appropriate soil and erosion control measures
must be established and maintained during construction. All fills, temporary and permanent, must
be adequatel y stabilized at the earliest practicable date to prevent erosion of fill material into
adjacent waters or wetlands.

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q. Compensatory mitigation will be required for permanent impacts resulting in a loss of
waters of the U.S. due to culvert/pipe installation and other similar activities. Mitigation may be
required for stream relocation projects (see Special Condition “r” below). When compensatory
mitigation is required, the prospective permittee will attach a proposed mitigation plan to the
PCN. Compensatory mitigation proposals will be written in accordance with currently approved
Wilmington District guidance and Corps mitigation regulations, unless the purchase of mitigation
credits from an approved mitigation bank or the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services
(NCDMS) is proposed to address all compensatory mitigation requirements. The Corps Project
Manager will make the final determination concerning the appropriate amount and type of
mitigation.

r. Stream Relocations (non-tidal only) - for the purposes of permitting, stream relocations
are considered a loss of waters of the U.S. Depending on the condition and location of (1) the
existing stream, and (2) the relocated channel, stream relocation(s) may provide a functional uplift.
The Corps will determine if an uplift is possible based on the information submitted with the PCN.
If the anticipated uplift(s) occurs, it may offset, either partially or fully, the loss associated with a
stream relocation(s) - (i.e., due to the uplift, either no compensatory mitigation would be required
for the stream relocation itself, or compensatory mitigation would be required at a reduced ratio).

Because the amount of potential uplift is dependent upon the condition (or quality) of the
channel to be relocated, there is no pre-determined amount of uplift needed to satisfy the
requirements for a successful relocation project. After performing the evaluation(s) noted in this
document, the prospective permittee will propose a certain amount of uplift potential and the Corps
project manager will make the final determination. Baseline conditions and subsequent monitoring
must show that the relocated channel is providing/will provide aquatic function at, or above, the
level provided by the baseline (pre-project) condition. If the required uplift is not achieved, the
work will not be in compliance with this special condition of RGP 50 and remediation will be
required through repair (and continued monitoring), or by the permittee providing compensatory
mitigation (e.g., mitigation credit through an approved bank, mitigation credit through NCDMS,
etc.).

Compensatory mitigation, in addition to the stream relocation activity, may be required if
the Corps determines that (a) no uplift in stream function is achievable, (b) the proposed uplift in
stream function is not sufficient, by itself, (c) the risks associated with achieving potential uplifts in
stream function are excessive, and/or (d) the time period for achieving the potential
uplifts/functional success is too great.

On-site compensatory mitigation is not the same as stream relocation. While stream
relocation simply moves a stream to a nearby, geographically similar area, it does not generate
mitigation credits. If NCDOT proposes to generate compensatory mitigation on a project site,
NCDOT must submit a mitigation plan that complies with 33 CFR 332.4.

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The prospective permittee is required to submit the following information for any
proposed project that involves stream relocation, regardless of the size/length of the stream
relocation (note that 1-5 below only apply to stream relocations and not to compensatory
mitigation):

(1) A statement detailing why relocating the stream is unavoidable. In order to ensure that
this action is separate from a compensatory mitigation project, the need for the fill must
be related to road/interchange/intersection construction or improvement, and the project
must meet the requirements set forth in the full descriptions/terms of “a” and “b” on
pages 2 and 3 of this permit.

(2) An evaluation of effects on the relocated stream and buffer from utilities, or potential
for impact from utility placement in the future.

(3) An evaluation of the baseline condition of the stream to be relocated. In order to
demonstrate a potential uplift, the prospective permittee must provide the baseline (pre-
impact) condition of the stream that is proposed for relocation. The prospective
permittee will document the baseline condition of the stream by using the Corps’
(Wilmington District’s) current functional assessment method - e.g., the North Carolina
Stream Assessment Method (NCSAM). The functional assessment must be used to
identify specific areas where an uplift would reasonably be expected to occur, and also
show important baseline functions that will remain after the relocation.

(4) An evaluation of the potential uplifts to stream function for the relocated channel. The
amount of detail required in the plan will be commensurate with the functional capacity
of the original stream and proposed uplift(s). Low functional capacity will warrant less
monitoring and less detail in the plan in order to ensure that the relocated channel
provides the same, or better/increased, suite of aquatic functions as the existing channel.

(5) A proposed monitoring plan for the relocated channel (and buffer, if applicable), will be
prepared in accordance with current District guidance. The level of detail needed in the
plan will be directly related to the quality of baseline functions and the anticipated
uplift, therefore it is recommended that a pre-application discussion occur with the
Corps Project Manager as early as possible. For example, if the risk for achieving the
anticipated functional uplift is moderate or low, or if there is a low amount of proposed
uplift, less information and monitoring will be required in the proposed relocation plan;
similar to the requirements found in the "2003 Stream Mitigation Guidelines". If the
risk for uplift is higher, or if there is a high amount of proposed uplift, additional
monitoring and information will be required, trending toward the prescriptions found in
the most recent Wilmington District Compensatory Mitigation Guidance – e.g., the
2016 Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update. All
monitoring will be for at least 5 years unless the Corps project manager determines that
(a) a specific project requires less than 5 years due to site conditions or limited
risk/uplift potential, and/or complexity (or simplicity) of the existing channel and/or the
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relocation work, or (b) the Corps project manager determines (during the monitoring
period) that the 5 years of monitoring may be reduced (or that no further monitoring is
required) based on monitoring information received once the stream relocation has been
completed.

s. Upon completion of any work authorized by this RGP, all temporary fills (to include
culverts, pipes, causeways, etc.) will be completely removed from waters of the U.S. and the
areas will be restored to pre-construction elevations and contours. The permittee shall also
restore natural hydrology and stream corridors (if applicable), and reestablish native
vegetation/riparian corridors. This work will be completed within 60 days of completion of
project construction. If this timeframe occurs while a required moratorium of this permit is in
effect, the temporary fill shall be removed in its entirety within 60 days of the moratorium end
date. If vegetation cannot be planted due to the time of the year, all disturbed areas will be
seeded with a native mix appropriate for the impacted area, and vegetation will be planted
during the next appropriate time frame. A native seed mix may contain non-invasive small grain
annuals (e.g. millet and rye grain) to ensure adequate cover while native vegetation becomes
established. The PCN must include a restoration plan showing how all temporary fills and
structures will be removed and how the area will be restored to pre-project elevations and
contours.

t. Once the authorized work in waters of the U.S. is complete, the permittee shall sign and
return the compliance certificate that is attached to the RGP verification letter.

u. The District Engineer will consider any comments from Federal and/or State agencies
concerning the proposed activity's compliance with the terms and conditions of this RGP.

v. The Corps may place additional special conditions, limitations, or restrictions on any
verification of the use of RGP 50 on a project-by-project basis.

2. General Conditions.

a. Except as authorized by this RGP or any Corps approved modification to this RGP, no
excavation, fill or mechanized land-clearing activities shall take place within waters or wetlands,
at any time during construction or maintenance of the project. This permit does not authorize
temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill material within waters or wetlands
outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill activities connected
with the project.

b. Authorization under this RGP does not obviate the need to obtain other federal, state,
or local authorizations.

c. All work authorized by this RGP must comply with the terms and conditions of the
applicable CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification for this RGP issued by the North
Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR).
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d. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures necessary
to prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands outside of the
permit area. This shall include, but is not limited to, the immediate installation of silt fencing or
similar appropriate devices around all areas subject to soil disturbance or the movement of
earthen fill, and the immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally, the project must
remain in full compliance with all aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973
(North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A Article 4).

e. The activities authorized by this RGP must not interfere with the public’s right to free
navigation on all navigable waters of the U.S. No attempt will be made by the permittee to
prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable waters at, or adjacent to, the authorized
work for a reason other than safet y.

f. The permittee understands and agrees that if future operations by the U.S. require the
removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the
opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall
cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be
required, upon due notice from the Corps, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or
obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the U.S. No claim shall be made against the U.S.
on account of any such removal or alteration.

g. The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this RGP for the verified
individual activity, may apply for an individual permit, or will, without expense to the U.S. and
in such time and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his/her authorized representative may
direct, restore the affected water of the U.S. to its former conditions.

h. This RGP does not authorize any activity that would conflict with a federal project’s
congressionally authorized purposes, established limitations or restrictions, or limit an agency’s
ability to conduct necessary operation and maintenance functions. Per Section 14 of the Rivers
and Harbors Act of 1899, as amended (33 U.S.C. 408), no project that has the potential to take
possession of or make use of for any purpose, or build upon, alter, deface, destroy, move, injure,
or obstruct a federally constructed work or project, including, but not limited to, levees, dams,
jetties, navigation channels, borrow areas, dredged material disposal sites, flood control
projects, etc., shall be permitted unless the project has been reviewed and approved by the
appropriate Corps approval authority. Permittees shall not begin the activity authorized by this
RGP until notified by the Corps that the activity may proceed.

i. The permittee shall obtain a Consent to Cross Government Easement from the
appropriate Corps District’s Land Use Coordinator prior to any crossing of a Corps easement
and/or prior to commencing construction of any structures, authorized dredging, or other work
within the right-of-way of, or in proximity to, a federally designated disposal area.

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j. The permittee will allow the Wilmington District Engineer or his/her representative
to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed necessary to ensure that the activity is
being performed or maintained in strict accordance with the Special and General Conditions of
this permit.

k. This RGP does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.

l. This RGP does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.

m. This RGP does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed federal
project.

n. In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does not assume any liability for the
following:

(1) Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted
or unpermitted activities or from natural causes.

(2) Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or
future activities undertaken by or on behalf of the U.S. in the public interest.

(3) Damages to persons, property, or to other permitted or unpermitted activities
or structures caused by the activity authorized by this permit.

(4) Design or construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work.

(5) Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension, or
revocation of this permit.

o. Authorization provided by this RGP may be modified, suspended or revoked in whole,
or in part, if the Wilmington District Engineer, acting for the Secretary of the Army, determines
that such action would be in the best public interest. The term of this RGP shall be five (5) years
unless subject to modification, suspension, or revocation. Any modification, suspension, or
revocation of this authorization will not be the basis for any claim for damages against the U.S.
Government.

p. No activity may occur in a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System,
or in a river officially designated by Congress as a “study river” for possible inclusion in the
system while the river is in an official study status, unless the appropriate Federal agency with
direct management responsibility for such river, has determined in writing that the proposed
activity will not adversely affect the Wild and Scenic designation or study status. Information on
Wild and Scenic Rivers may be obtained from the appropriate Federal land management agency
responsible for the designated Wild and Scenic River or “study river” (e.g., National Park Service,
U.S. Forest Service, etc.).
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q. Endangered Species.
(1) No activity is authorized under this RGP which is likely to directly or indirectly
jeopardize the continued existence of a threatened or endangered species or a species proposed for
such designation, as identified under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), or which will
directly or indirectl y destroy or adversel y modify the critical habitat of such species. No activity is
authorized under this RGP which “may affect” a listed species or critical habitat, unless Section 7
consultation addressing the effects of the proposed activity has been completed.

(2) Federal agencies should follow their own procedures for complying with the
requirements of the ESA. Federal prospective permittees (and when FHWA is the lead federal
agency) must provide the District Engineer with the appropriate documentation to demonstrate
compliance with those requirements. The District Engineer will review the documentation and
determine whether it is sufficient to address ESA compliance for the RGP activity, or whether
additional ESA consultation is necessary.

(3) Non-federal prospective permittees - for activities that might affect federally-
listed endangered or threatened species or designated critical habitat, the PCN must include the
name(s) of the endangered or threatened species that might be affected by the proposed work or
that utilize the designated critical habitat that might be affected by the proposed work. The
District Engineer will determine whether the proposed activity “may affect” or will have “no
effect” to listed species and designated critical habitat. In cases where the non-federal
prospective permittee has identified listed species or critical habitat that might be affected or is
in the vicinity of the project, and has so notified the Corps, the prospective permittee shall not
begin work until the Corps has provided notification that the proposed activities will have “no
effect” on listed species or critical habitat, or until Section 7 consultation has been completed.

(4) As a result of formal or informal consultation with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) or NMFS, the District Engineer may add species-specific
endangered species conditions to the RGP verification letter for a project.

(5) Authorization of an activity by a RGP does not authorize the “take” of a
threatened or endangered species as defined under the ESA. In the absence of separate
authorization (e.g., an ESA Section 10 Permit, a Biological Opinion with “incidental take”
provisions, etc.) from the USFWS or the NMFS, the ESA prohibits any person subject to the
jurisdiction of the U.S. to take a listed species, where "take" means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt,
shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct. The word
“harm” in the definition of “take'' means an act which actually kills or injures wildlife. Such an
act may include significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures
wildlife by significantl y impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding or
sheltering.

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(6) Information on the location of threatened and endangered species and their
critical habitat can be obtained directly from the offices of the USFWS in North Carolina at the
addresses provided below, or from the USFWS and NMFS via their world wide web pages at
http://www.fws.gov/ or http://www.fws.gov/ipac and http://www.noaa.gov/fisheries.html
respectively.

USFWS offices in North Carolina:

The Asheville USFWS Office covers all NC counties west of, and including, Anson, Stanly,
Davidson, Forsyth and Stokes Counties.

US Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: [phone]

The Raleigh USFWS Office covers all NC counties east of, and including, Richmond,
Montgomery, Randolph, Guilford, and Rockingham Counties.

US Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Telephone: [phone]

r. The Wilmington District, USFWS, NCDOT, and the FHWA have conducted
programmatic Section 7(a)(2) consultation for a number of federally listed species and habitat, and
programmatic consultation concerning other federally listed species and/or habitat may occur in the
future. The result of completed programmatic consultation is a Programmatic Biological Opinion
(PBO) issued by the USFWS. These PBOs contain mandatory terms and conditions to implement
the reasonable and prudent measures that are associated with “incidental take” of whichever
species or critical habitat is covered by a specific PBO. Authorization under RGP 50 is conditional
upon the permittee’s compliance with all the mandatory terms and conditions associated with
incidental take of the applicable PBO (or PBOs), which are incorporated by reference in RGP 50.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions associated with incidental take of an applicable
PBO, where a take of the federally listed species occurs, would constitute an unauthorized take by
the permittee, and would also constitute permittee non-compliance with the authorization under
RGP 50. If the terms and conditions of a specific PBO (or PBOs) apply to a project, the Corps will
include this/these requirements in any RGP 50 verification that may be issued for a project. The
USFWS is the appropriate authority to determine compliance with the terms and conditions of its
PBO, and with the ESA.

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s. Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis). Standard Local Operating
Procedures for Endangered Species (SLOPES) for the NLEB have been approved by the Corps and
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. See http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-
Permit-Program/Agency-Coordination/ESA/ . This SLOPES details how the Corps will make
determinations of effect to the NLEB when the Corps is the lead federal agency for an NCDOT
project that is located in the western 41 counties of North Carolina. This SLOPES does not address
NCDOT projects (either federal or state funded) in the eastern 59 counties in North Carolina. Note
that if another federal agency is the lead federal agency for a project in the western 41 counties,
procedures for satisfying the requirements of Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA will be dictated by that
agency and will not be applicable for consideration under the SLOPES; however, information that
demonstrates the lead federal agency’s (if other than the Corps) compliance with Section 7(a)(2) /
4(d) Rule for the NLEB, will be required in the PCN. Note that at the time of issuance of RGP 50,
the federal listing status of the NLEB as “Threatened” is being litigated at the National level. If, as
a result of litigation, the NLEB is federally listed as “Endangered”, this general condition (“s”) will
no longer be applicable because the 4(d) Rule, and this NLEB SLOPES, will no longer apply/be
valid.

t. For proposed activities the sixteen (16) counties listed below, prospective permittees
must provide a copy of the PCN to the USFWS, 160 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, North Carolina
28801. This PCN must be sent concurrently to the USFWS and the Corps Project Manager for
that specific county.

The 16 counties with tributaries that drain to designated critical habitat that require notification
to the Asheville USFWS are: Avery, Cherokee, Forsyth, Graham, Haywood, Henderson,
Jackson, Macon Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union and
Yancey.

u. If the permittee discovers or observes any live, damaged, injured or dead individual of
an endangered or threatened species during construction, the permittee shall immediately notify the
Wilmington District Engineer so that required coordination can be initiated with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries Service.

v. Historic Properties.

(1) In cases where the District Engineer determines that the activity may have the
potential to cause effects to properties listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of
Historic Places (NRHP), the activity is not authorized, until the requirements of Section 106 of
the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) have been satisfied.

(2) Federal prospective permittees (or when FHWA is the lead federal agency)
should follow their own procedures for complying with the requirements of Section 106 of the
NHPA. Federal prospective permittees must provide the District Engineer with the appropriate
documentation to demonstrate compliance with those requirements; this includes copies of
correspondence sent to all interested, federally recognized tribes and a summary statement about
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tribal consultation efforts or, if the Corps enters into a Programmatic Agreement (PA) with the
FHWA/NCDOT, documentation that the FHWA/NCDOT has complied with PA requirements.
The District Engineer will review the documentation and determine whether it is sufficient to
address Section 106 compliance for this RGP activity, or whether additional Section 106
consultation is necessary.

(3) Non-federal prospective permittees - the PCN must state which historic
properties may be affected by the proposed work or include a vicinity map indicating the
location of the historic properties or the potential for the presence of historic properties.
Assistance regarding information on the location of or potential for the presence of historic
resources can be sought from the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and/or Tribal
Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), as appropriate, and the NRHP (see 33 CFR 330.4(g)).
When reviewing PCNs, the District Engineer will comply with the current procedures for
addressing the requirements of Section 106 of the NHPA. The District Engineer shall make a
reasonable and good faith effort to carry out appropriate identification efforts, which may
include background research, consultation, oral history interviews, sample field investigation,
and field survey. Based on the information submitted and these efforts, the District Engineer
shall determine whether the proposed activity has the potential to cause an effect on the historic
properties.

(4) Section 106 consultation is not required when the Corps determines that the
activity does not have the potential to cause effects on historic properties (see 36 CFR
§800.3(a)).

(5) Section 110k of the NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470h-2(k)) prevents the Corps from
granting a permit or other assistance to a prospective permittee who, with intent to avoid the
requirements of Section 106 of the NHPA, has intentionally significantly adversely affected a
historic property to which the permit will relate, or having legal power to prevent it, allowed such
significant adverse effect to occur, unless the Corps, after consultation with the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation (ACHP), determines that circumstances justify granting such assistance
despite the adverse effect created or permitted by the prospective permittee. If circumstances
justify granting the assistance, the Corps is required to notify the ACHP and provide
documentation specifying the circumstances, the degree of damage to the integrity of any historic
properties affected, and proposed mitigation. This documentation must include any views obtained
from the prospective permittee, SHPO/THPO, appropriate Indian tribes if the undertaking occurs
on or affects historic properties on tribal lands or affects properties of interest to those tribes, and
other parties known to have a legitimate interest in the impacts to the permitted activity on historic
properties.

w. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while
accomplishing the activity authorized by this general permit, you must immediately notify this
office of what you have found. We will initiate the Federal and state coordination required to
determine if the remains warrant a recovery effort or if the site is eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places.
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x. Permittees are advised that development activities in or near a floodway may be subject
to the National Flood Insurance Program that prohibits any development, including fill, within a
floodway that results in any increase in base flood elevations. This general permit does not
authorize any activity prohibited by the National Flood Insurance Program.
y. The permittee must install and maintain, at his/her expense, any signal lights and signals
prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities. For
further information, the permittee should contact Coast Guard Sector North Carolina at (910) 772-
2191 or email Coast Guard Fifth District at [e-mail].
z. The permittee must maintain any structure or work authorized by this general permit in
good condition and in conformance with the terms and conditions of this general permit. The
permittee is not relieved of this requirement if the permittee abandons the structure or
work. Transfer in fee simple of the work authorized by this general permit will automatically
transfer this general permit to the property's new owner, with all of the rights and responsibilities
enumerated herein. The permittee must inform any subsequent owner of all activities undertaken
under the authority of this general permit and provide the subsequent owner with a copy of the
terms and conditions of this general permit.
aa. At his or her sole discretion, any time during the processing cycle, the Wilmington
District Engineer may determine that this general permit will not be applicable to a specific
proposal. In such case, the procedures for processing an individual permit in accordance with 33
CFR 325 will be available.

bb. Except as authorized by this general permit or any Corps approved modification to
this general permit, all fill material placed in waters or wetlands shall be generated from an upland
source and will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace quantities. Metal products,
organic materials (including debris from land clearing activities), or unsightly debris will not be
used.

cc. Except as authorized by this general permit or any Corps approved modification to this
general permit, all excavated material will be disposed of in approved upland disposal areas.

dd. Activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract
to commence in reliance upon this general permit will remain authorized provided the activity is
completed within twelve months of the date of the general permit's expiration, modification, or
revocation. Activities completed under the authorization of this general permit that were in effect at
the time the activity was completed continue to be authorized by the general permit.

ee. The permittee is responsible for obtaining any “take” permits required under the
USFWS’s regulations governing compliance with the Migratory Bird Treat y Act or the Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permittee should contact the appropriate local office of the
USFWS to determine if such “take” permits are required for a particular activity.

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ff. The activity must comply with applicable FEMA approved state or local floodplain
management requirements.

gg. There will be no unreasonable interference with navigation or the right of the
public to riparian access by the existence or use of activities authorized by this RGP.

hh. Unless authorization to fill those specific wetlands or mudflats has been issued by
the Corps, heavy equipment working in wetlands or mudflats must be placed on mats, or other
measures must be taken to minimize soil disturbance.

ii. This RGP will not be applicable to proposed construction when the Wilmington
District Engineer determines that the proposed activity will significantly affect the quality of
the human environment and determines that an EIS must be prepared.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:

Robert J. Clark
Colonel, U. S. Army
District Commander