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MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
March 7, 2008
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
080452
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed maintenance improvements to a structure conveying Snipe
Creek on SR 1162 (Hester Store Road) in Person County. WBS element
SC.207311.
The NCDOT proposes to replace a pipe conveying Snipe Creek on SR 1162 (Hester Store
Road) in Person County (Figures 1- 3).
Impacts to Waters of the United States
The project crosses Snipe Creek (a perennial stream) [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 22-58-
4-2-1-1, Best Usage Classification WS-II, HQW; HUC 03010104] (Figure 3) in the
Roanoke River Basin. The existing structure that conveys the creek is an 80-inch steel
pipe that is 50 feet long with concrete headwalls at the inlet and the outlet. Additionally,
a 15 foot long concrete pad is located in the streambed at the outlet of the structure. A
large blowhole is present in the stream immediately downstream of the in-stream
concrete pad.
The NCDOT proposes to remove the in-stream concrete pad and replace the existing pipe
with a 42" x 91" corrugated metal pipe arch (CMPA) that is 60 feet long. Please note that
the outlet of the proposed structure will be located within the limits of the concrete pad. The
situation will likely make it impractical to bury the pipe one foot in the stream bed. The
NCDOT will attempt to set the invert of the pipe one foot below the "theoretical" streambed
elevation taken from projection of the streambed grade from further down stream back into
the blowhole. NCDOT hydraulics unit has indicated that the increase in diameter of the
proposed structure will reduce the water velocity and cause sediment to accumulate in the
blowhole and eventually fill up over time to match the surrounding stream bed.
The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the work zone during the construction of the
project. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags in the creek 20 ft upstream of
the existing structure and 65 ft downstream of _the existing structure. To maintain water
flow during construction, water upstream of the sand bags will be temporarily pumped
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]

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out by a hose and conveyed downstream of the construction activity where it will be
allowed to filter through vegetation before flowing into the stream. The effluent from the
work area will be pumped into a prefabricated silt bag allowing water to,.slowly filter out
of the bag in a dispersed manner and the sediment to be captured in the bag. Once the
stream has been dewatered, the pipe will be replaced.
Permanent impacts at the site associated with the replacement of the structure involve a
total of 10 feet of surface water fill (due to installation of a longer structure) and 20 feet
of rip rap placed along the stream banks to provide long-term stability. The work zone
will be dewatered for approximately two weeks. Temporary impacts to the stream from this
activity will result in the dewatering of 85 linear feet of stream (30 feet concurrent and 55
feet non-concurrent). Please note that the specific spots for the dewatering limits were
selected by the Bridge Maintenance Engineer based on stream depth and width at those
locations. The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction.
Riparian Buffer
The project is located in the Roanoke River Basin. Therefore, construction will be
completed without impacts to protected riparian buffers.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
Avoidance: All wetlands and surface waters not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional
sites. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices
for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project
construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the
Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites.
Compensatory Miti atg ion:
The Department proposes to provide mitigation for the 10 feet of stream impact at a 2:1
ratio (HUC 03010104). All compensatory mitigation requirements will be assimilated on
a quarterly basis and provided to the EEP for their acceptance with a copy provided to the
USACE for verification and accounting purposes.
Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed
Endangered and Proposed Threatened are pratected under provisions of Section 7 and
Section 9 of the ESA. As of March 2008, there is one federally protected species listed
for Person County: dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon). The stream at this
crossing does not offer suitable habitat for the dwarf wedgemussel. Additionally a
review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last updated January 2008) revealed no
occurrences of protected species within the project area. Therefore, based on lack of
suitable habitat observed. during the site visit and the NHP database review, a biological
conclusion of No Effect has been rendered for the dwarf wedgemussel.
Summary
Permanent impacts at the site associated wi*~h the replacement of the structure involve a
total of 10 feet of surface water fill (due to installation of a longer pipe) and 24 feet of rip
rap placed along the stream banks to provide long-term stability. The work zone-will be

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dewatered for approximately two weeks. Temporary impacts to the stream from this
activity will result in the dewatering of 85 linear feet of stream (30 feet concurrent and 55
feet non-concurrent).
Application is hereby made for USACE Nationwide Permits 3 and 13 and NCDENR-
DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certifications 3687, 3689 and 3688 for above-described
activities. An automated payment procedure has been implemented between the NCDOT
and NCDWQ. This procedure will enable the Division to apply for the 401 WQCs
without submitting a check for this permit application. This procedure will provide
payment to the NCDWQ by charging the permit application fee of $200.00 directly to the
appropriate NCDOT WBS element SC.207311. Apre-construction notification is
attached with this request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Chris
Murray at [phone].
Sincerely,
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F~ J.W. Bowman, P.E.
Division Engineer
cc: NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit, Raleigh
Mr. Anthony Cooke, NCDOT Bridge Unit Oxford
Mr. Tim Robbins, NCDOT Roadside Environmental Field Ops Technician

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Site I - Construction Plan
SR 1162 (Hester Store Road)
Person County
Figure 3 lin = 30ft
02/19/08

Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
20080452
USAGE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 3 and 13
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina 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: ^
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT Division 5 J.W Bowman
Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke St. Durham NC 27704
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: wbowman(a~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 maybe included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Proposed replacement of a structure conveying Snipe Creek on SR 1162
(Hester Store Road) in Person County.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Person Nearest Town: Roxboro
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Roxboro travel
South on Hwy 49 for approximately 3 5 miles. Make a right (at Roseville) onto SR 1162
(Hester Store Roadl and trave13.9 miles to project site.
Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 36.3318 °N 79.0975 °W
6. Property size (acres): 0.18 acre
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Snipe Creek
8. River Basin: Roanoke
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enratate.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Site is surrounded by wooded areas and agricultural Land.
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10. Describe the overall~~project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
NCDOT will replace the existing structure at Site 1 The NCDOT will also dewater the work
zone during construction. Equipment may include excavator backhoe bulldozer grader and
crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:_ The existing structure is undersized
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 USAGE 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. N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/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 maybe 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.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The NCDOT will replace the
existing structure at Site 1 with a larger and longer wipe The NCDOT will also dewater the
work zone during construction.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, Y~flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and fleedin~_
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year
Floodplain Nearest
Stream Impact
(acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) ( es/no) (linear feet)

Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: NONE
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 Average
Impact
Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Perennial o~ Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on map) Intermittent. Before (linear feet) (acres)
Im act
Site 1 Snipe Creek Fill (piped length) Perennial 15.0 10 0.0034
Snipe Creek ~P rap armoring 20 0.0068
along stream bank
85
(30 ft 0.029

Snipe creek Temporary concurrent (0.0102
concurrent and
dewatering and 55 ft 0.0188 non-
non- concurrent
concurrent
30 ft
permanent
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) And 55 ft 0.0392
non-
concurrent
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, dred~in~, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma) ocean, etc.) (acres)
N; A

Total Open Water impact (acres) N/A
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6. List the cumulative im act to all Waters of the U.S. resultin from the ro'ect•
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 USACE.
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 stonmwater requirement, ete.): 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 maybe 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. All wetlands and surface
waters not affected by construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment during
construction. Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands
and surface waters will be enforced during construction Only the smallest amount of fill
necessary to complete theproject will be placed in waters of the United States
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A I~'CAC 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.
Stream Impact (acres): 0.0392
Wetland Impact (acres): NONE
O en Water Im act (acres): NONE
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0392
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 30 ft permanent and 55
ftnon-concurrent
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.. 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,
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/strmgide.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.
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.us/wrp/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): 10 linear feet impact at 2:1 ratio
(Note this is done on a quarterly basis with EEP~_
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by D`JVQ}
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1. 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)?
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
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 ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? 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.
Site 1
Zone* Impact
(s uare feet) Multiplier Required
Miti ation
1 N/A 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 N/A 1.5 N/A
Total N/A N/A
* 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 cf Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration. I Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Pl-ease attach alI appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0250. N/A
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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. There is 0.027 acre existing impervious
surface with the 0.18 acre project site. No additional impervious surface is proposed with this
maintenance pipe replacement project. Erosion and sediment control devices at this site are
comprised of temporary silt fence and special stillin bg asin (silt bag).
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.
This project will notgenerate wastewater.
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 anafter-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 nearby 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:
This maintenance project will not result in additional 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).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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