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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
December 3, 2007
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
PO BoX 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
ATTN: Mr. William Wescott
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
0~~855
Subject: Revision to the Application for Nationwide Permits 23, Water Quality
Certification, and Neuse Riparian Buffer Authorization for the Replacement
of Bridge No. 13 over Mussel Shell Creek on NC 41, Jones County; State Project
No. 8.1190301; WBS 33516.1.1; TIP No. B-4168.
NCDOT is revising the application for proposed impacts for the subject project due to
temporary fill in hand clearing areas for erosion control as shown in the attached Pre-
construction Notification and Wetland Permit Impact Summary.
Summary of Revised Impacts to Jurisdictional Wetlands• Proposed temporary impacts due to
0.04 acre of temporary fill in wetlands in the hand clearing areas are needed for the installation
of erosion control measures, including some or all of the following: temporary silt fence, special
sediment control fence, and temporary rock silt checks.
A copy of this revised permit application request will be posted on the NCDOT website at:
httn://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/ne/neu/permit html.
If there are any questions, please contact Ms. Veronica Barnes of my staff at
[e-mail] or [phone].
Sincer ,
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~,,,/ Gr ory .Thorpe, Ph.D.,
l°" Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
MAILING ADDRESS:
'C DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
EJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Z MAIL SERVICE CENTER
SIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOLITH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

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Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Mr. Steve Sollod, NCDCM
w/o attachment (see website for attachments)
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., Div. 2 Engineer
Mr. Jay Johnson, Div. 2 Environmental Officer
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. John Williams, P.E., PDEA
Mr. Randy Griffin, NEU
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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USAGE Action ID No. DWQ No.
~u any paracutar item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NW 23
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^ N/A
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^ N/A
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Greeory J. Thorpe .PhD Environmental Management Director
Mailing Address: 1598 Mail Service Center
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number:_~919) 733-9794
E-mail Address: vabarnesna,dot.state.nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USAGE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project:_ Replacement of Bridge No. 13 on NC 41 over Mussel Shell Creek
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-4168
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Jones Nearest Town: Trenton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From US 70 take NC 41
east. Travel 5.0 miles and amve at Bridge No 13 No 13 is the second bridge after turning
onto NC 41 east.
5. Site coordinates (For lineaz projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
sepazately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.082823 °N -77.346797 °W
6. Property size (acres): N/A
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Trent River
8. River Basin: Neuse River Basin
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/ma~s/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:_ The site is mostly forested. The surrounding area is
dedicated mostly to agriculture and low density housing
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The existing superstructure consists of two 30 foot spans of pre-stressed pre-cast concrete
channels with an asphalt overlay. The existing substructure consisits of concrete caps on
timber piles with two mid-span supports of steel piles with steel pile caps The project
involves replacinu the old bridge on the existing location and using top down construction
with a new three span bridge approximately 85 feet long and 40 feet wide The south
approach will be 375 feet long and the north approach will be 207 feet long Traffic will be
detoured off-site durine construction. Standard NCDOT construction equipment will be used
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:__ The curent bridge has a sufficiency rating of
14.2 out of 100 and a structure apprasial of 2 out of 9 It is therefore considered structurally
deficient by the Federal Hi way Administration standards and rehabilitation is not feasible
due to the bride's age and condition
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. A iurisdictional determination was issued by the USACE for thisproject
on August 15, 2005 under Action Id 200511692 Section 404 Section 401 Water Quality
Certification and Neuse Riparian Buffer Authorization were requested on October 18 2007
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit reauests are anticipated for this project
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Proposed permanent impacts to
wetlands will be 0.10 acre. Pro osed tem or im acts to wetlands will be 0.04 acre.
Impacts to riparian buffer total 6 046 square feet
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number T e of Im act
yp p
(e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year Neazest Impact

(indicate on map)
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Flood lain Stream acres
( )
es no linear feet
1 Permanent fill Riverine 0.10
1 Temporary fill Riverine 0.04
Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.14
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 4.36 acres
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify
temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or
culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls,
rip-rap, crib walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation
is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated
streams must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by
43,560.
Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact
Intermittent? Stream Width Len th
g Im act
p
mdicate on ma
( ) Before Im act lineaz feet) acres
N/A 0 0.00
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 0 0.00
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds,
Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not
limited to fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number
(if applicable) T e of Im act
~ P
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
Impact
indicate on ma ocean, etc. acres
N/A 0
Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0
6.
List the cumulative im act to all Waters of the U.S. resultin from the roiect:
Stream hn act (acres): 0.00
Wetland Im act (acres): 0.14
en Water Im act (acres): 0.0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.14
Total Stream Im act (linear feet): 0
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7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USAGE.
N/A
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. NCDOT has minimized
impacts to the fullest extent possible The number of bents in the water is being reduced from
one for the existinu bride to none for the new bridge In compliance with 15A NCAC
02B.0104(m) we have incoroorated the use of BMP's in the design of the project Traffic will be
detoured off-site durine construction
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USAGE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
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but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o. enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strm ~;ide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
The proposed project will have permanent impacts to 0 10 acre of riverine wetland due to fill
and excavation. As mitigation NCDOTproposes 0 10 acre riverine wetland from the
Crescent Road Mitigation Site. While the site is not located in the same hvdrologic unit as
the proiect, it is found in an adjacent one within the same river basin Also this site is in its
fifth year of hvdrology and vegetation monitorin with lans to be closed out this vear See
the attached summary and debit ledger for further information
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslwro/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 0.0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0.0
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.0
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.0
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.0
IX. Environmental Documentation (required 6y DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
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Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No ^
X.
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ® No ^
Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15.A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify Neuse )? Yes ® No ^
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(s uare feet) Multiplier Required
Miti ation
1 3,398 3 (2 for Catawba) 0.0
2 2,648 1.5 0.0
Total 6,046 0.0
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
XI: Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater
controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. If
percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed
impervious level. N/A
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XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact neazby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
The nroiect is a relatively small bride in a residential area There will be no new road created
and no additional lanes added, therefore it is unlikely to attract development
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
N/A.
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A~licaij~t/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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0.04 acre of Temporary Fill in Wetlands in the Hand Clearing areas for erosion control measures
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
JONES COUNTY
~~~ O WBS - 33516.1.1 (B-4168)
nrN Rewad ~airos Shit ~ Of ~ _ SHEEP 12 3 2007
WETLAND PERMIT IMPACT SUMMARY
WETLAND IMPACTS SURFACE WATER IMPACTS

Site
No.

Station
(From/To)

Structure
Size /Type
Permanent
Fillln
Wetlands
ac)
Temp.
Fillln
Wetlands
(ac)
Excavation
in
Wetlands
(ac)
Mechanized
Clearing
in Wetlands
(ac) an
Clearing
in
Wetlands
ac)
Permanent
SW
impacts
(ac)
Temp.
SW
impacts
(ac) Existing
Channel
Impacts
Permanent
(ft) Existing
Channel
Impacts
Temp.
(ft)
Natural
Stream
Design
(ft)
1 -L- 17+40 BRIDGE, 3SPAN, 1@30' 0.100 0.260
1 @50', 1 @25'
21 "CORED SLAB

TOTALS : 0.10 0.26