20151033 Ver 1_SR 1462 - Jackson - NWP14 Modification Bridge No. 164_ Permit package_20160929

Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
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1. Project Name Permit Modi�cation Request for Replacement of Bridge No. 164 on SR 1462
(Woodfin Roadl - Extend Culvert in UT Woodfin Creek
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: NC Denartment of Transnortation
3. Name of Constiltant/.
*Agent authorization needs to be attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s): (Action ID 2015-02193, NCDWR 2015-1033)
5. Site Addres;
6. Subdivision
7. City: Sy
8. County: Ja
9. Lat: 35.4299° N Lon�: -83.1083 ° W (Approx. Project Center)
10. Quadrangle Name: Hazelwood (35083-D1-TF-024)
11. Waterway: UT Woodfin Creek (C Tr)
12. Watershed: Little Tennessee River (06010203)
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Peimit # 14 Modification
General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
The following information will be wmpleted by Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM
Authorization: Section 10
Project Description! Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:
Section 404
Begin Date

PAT MCCRORY
Goversxo2
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT' OF TRANSPORTATION
September 29, 2016
Ms. Lori Beckwith, NCDOT Regulatory Project Manager
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
I51 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
NICHOLASJ.T�NNYSON
SecrzEraxr
Subject: Nationwide 14 Pennit Modi�cation Request for
Replacement of Bridge No. 164 on SR 1462 (Woodfin Road) over Woodfin Creek
Jackson County (Action ID 2015-02193, NCDWR 2015-1033)
State Project No. 17BP.14.R.129 (DB 14B-490164) — Design Build
(DWQ Minor Permit Fee $240.00)
Dear Ms. Beckwith:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to extend a culvert in a
tributary to Woodfin Creek on SR 1462 in Jackson Counry upstream of the Bridge No. 164
replacement project that is cunently underway. The road shotilder is very narrow and has a
severe drop down to the stream upstr•eam of the bridge. Vehicles have slipped-off the road here
since construction of the bridge wmmenced. Therefore, we are requesting modification of the
petmit for a culvert extension that would allow for enough shoulder width to install guaidrail and
improve safery.
The stream through the culvert is small witl� a steep gradient and cobble step pool morphology.
It is probably too small to support trout, but it does suppoi4 insects and other aquatic life.
Woodfin Creek downstr•eam of the culvert supports wild rainbow trout The existing culvert has
a low outlet perch. After extending the culvert by 10 feet, 2-3 boulder steps would be
constructed below the new outlet to eliminate the perch and promote aquatic life passage. The
steps should also help promote the retention of some bedload in the culvert.
Enclosed are a PCN application, Preliminaty Jurisdictional Foim, an annotated photo showing
the proposed work, a USGS quad map, photographs of existing conditions, and other pertinent
project information.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database was checked for records of threatened
and endangered species. There ate 63 species with federal status that are known in Jackson
County fi�om current or historical records. Of these, eight species, Carolina Northern Flying
Squirrel (Glnarconrys sabr•ini�s colornnis), Indiana bat (1Llyotis sodnlis), Appalachian elktoe
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Pourteenth Division Office
Telephone: [phone] Nebster Road, Syh•a, North Carolina 28779 Far: (828) 586-A043

B 164 Modification 2 September 29, 2016
SR 1462 Culve�t Extension
(Alnsmidonta rnvenelinnn), spruce-fir moss spider (Microhesurn n�ontivaga), small whorled
pogonia (Isotrrn medeoloides), swamp pink (Helonins bullaia), rock gnome lichen (Gymnoderma
lineare), and northern long-eared bat (Myolis seplenh�ionulis, NLEB), are listed as either
tlu�eatened or endangered. Jackson County is considered occupied summer and winter habitat for
Indiana bats and the project falls within a HiJC where there are known NLEB hibernacula or
maternity roosts.
Appalachian elktoe are found in some well-osygenated sh•eams with moderate to fast flowing
water and stable, mixed substrates of silt, sand, gravel, andlor cobble. Streams that support this
mussel are typically much larger and warmer than Woodfin Creek. The only records in Jackson
County are from the Tuckasegee River. The culvert is over 12 miles upstream of the Tuckasegee
River.
NLEBs and Indiana bats winter in caves or mines with stable, but not freezing cold temperatures.
This project only involves a small culvert extension without the need for blasting or pile-driving.
There are no caves or mines visible near the bridge. And, according to USGS data, the nearest
underground mine is over 1.1 miles away.
In summer, NLEBs and Indiana bats generally roost under the loose bark of trees, either dead
with peeling bark or cavities, or live trees with shaggy bark such as white oak, maples, sycamore
and hickories. There are S large trees near the esisting culvert outlet that must be cleared for the
work, including a hickoiy and black cheriy, but none of the trees have extensive peeling bark or
knot holes that would be ideal for roosting. And, the project area is on the cool, north side of a
steep, heavily shaded, and naii•ow valley where bat roosting would seem unlikely. Nonetheless,
the tree removal will be completed from October 15 to April 15 to avoid the seasons when either
species of bat may be roosting in trees. With �vinter tree clearing, we recommend a"may affect,
not likely to adversely affecY' deteirnination for Indiana bat and NLEB.
Swamp pink will not be affected by the project because of a lack of wetlands in the work area.
Habitat is too shaded and too damp near the culvert to suppoit small whorled pagonia.
The Carolina northern flying squirrel, rock gnome lichen, and spiuce-fir moss spider aze found in
spruce-fir forests and other isolated high elevation locations in western Noi4h Carolina.
However, rock gnome lichen is an exception because it can occasionally be found at lower
elevations in deep river gorges with high humidity or on some vertical rock faces that are
periodically wet. These species have been found witliln a few miles of the bridge, but at much
higher elevations. The culvert site is at an elevation of only 3,040 feet and lacks rock faces and
other habitat conditions required by these species.
The project is limited in scope to a small culvert extension. Erosion and sedimentation control
measures will be used to protect aquatic habitats. Habitats for listed species appear lacking at the
project site and none of these species were observed during the field visit. For these reasons and
those discussed above, we recommend that, escept for NLEB and Indiana bat, a determination of
"no effect" on listed species apply to this project.

B 164 Modification 3 September 29, 2016
SR 1462 Culvert Estension
This project will not affect archeological resources or historic architecture propeities because all
work will be conducted in road fill and shoulders and in an active stream channel. The bridge
project was reviewed by the NCDOT Human Environment Unit and surveys for cultural
resources were not required.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
The UT to Woodfin Creek (DWQ Class: C Tr) is shown on the USGS topographic map as a
perennial stream. The channel is approximately 2 feet in width and well defined with a subshate
of sand, gravel, and rock. The stream is probably too small to support trout, but it supports
insects and other aquatic life. Woodfin Creek, which is about 600 feet downstream of the
culvert, supports wild rainbow h�out and flows to Scott Creek, which the flows to the Tuckasegee
River River. The Tuckasegee River meets the definition of a Traditional Navigable Water
(TNW). For these reasons, we believe Woodfin Creek is a Relatively Permanent Water (RPVI�
and is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In order to construct the
project, it will be necessaiy to impact waters of the United States in the Little Tennessee River
Basin (HCU 06010203). Specifically, NCDOT is requesting to extend a culvert in a UT to
Woodfin Creek. Listed below is a summary of the complete project impacts with the proposed
additional impacts highlighted in bold:
Net
Site No. Existing Condition Proposed Condition Impacts
feet
1 Timber Bridge 52.75' L x 27' W x 21" D �
Cored Slab Bridge
Impervious Dike and Flow
lA Free Flowing Sh•eam Diversion to Remove Old Bridge 60
Bents
2 Free Flowing Stream — Wet Ditch Channel Relocation - Wet Ditch 125
125 Linear Feet 125 Linear Feet
2A Free Flowing Stream �Pervious Dike and Flow I50
Diversion
3 Free Flowing Stream Rip Rap Bank Stabilization 50
4 30' x 72" Culvert 40' x 72" Culvert 10
(10' Extension)
Free Flowing UT Woodfin Impervious Dike and Flow
4A Creek and Culvert Diversion 60
um -Around Work Area
4B Free Flowing UT Wood�n Rock 5teps and Rip Rap 15
Creek and Banks

B 164 Modi£cation
SR 14G2 Culvert Estension
Permitted Impacts (Action ID 2015-02193, NCDWR 2015-1033�
Total Peimanent Stream and Tributary Impacts for Bridge
Total Temporaiy Stream Impacts for Impervious Dike and Flow Diversion
Total Peimanent 3tream and Tributaty Impact for Channel Relocation
Total Permanent Sh•eam Impact for Rip Rap Bank Stabilization
September 29, 2016
Proposed Additional Imnacts for Permit Modification
Total Permanent Stream Impact for Culvert Extension
Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Impervious Dike and Flow Diversion
Total Permanent Stream Impact for Rock Steps and Rip Rap
Permits Requested
0'
210'
125'
50'
10'
60'
15'
NCDOT is hereby requesting modification of authorizations Action ID 2015-02193 and
NCDWR 2015-1033 to proceed with the construction project outlined above. By copy of this
letter, I am asking Mrs. Marla Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, of the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to comment directly to you concerning the
404 Nationwide Pe�mit modification request.
I am also requesting authorization under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act fi•om the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Water Resources (DWR).
In addition, I am asking Mrs. Chambers and Mr. Ben DeWit, PE, Roadside Environmental Field
Operations Engineer (NCDOT), to comment directly to me conceining this peimit request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Chris Lee at (828)
488-2131 or me at [phone]. We would like to complete this project, if possible, before
January 2017, so your prompt review and consideration of this request will be greatly
appreciated.
' cerely, �
L�� ��
ave McHemy
Division 14 Environmental Specialist
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Amy Chapman, Division of Water Resources — DEQ, Raleigh
Ms. ICristi Caipenter, Division of Water Resources — DEQ, Raleigh
Mr. Kevin Bainett, Division of Water Resoui�ces — DEQ, Asheville
Mr. Andrew Henderson, Biologist, US Fisl� &Wildlife Seivice, Asheville
Mrs. Marla Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, NCWRC, Albemarle
Mr. Chris Lee, PE, Division 14 Bridge Maintenance Manager, NCDOT, Biyson City
Iv1�. Ben DeWit, PE, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from ihe
Corps: � Section 404 Permit ❑ Sectian 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 Modiflcation or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has lhe NWP or GP number been verified by the Gorps? ❑ Yes �No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
� 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality CeAification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is lhis noiificaiion solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? Certification:
❑ Yes � No ❑ Yes � No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter Trom mitigalion bank or in-lieu
fee program. (NC Division of Mitigation Services)
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counlies. If yes, answer 1h ❑ Yes � No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. ProJect Information
Permit Modlfication Request for Bridge 164 Replacement Project
2a. Name of project: Action ID 2015-02193, NCDWR 2015-1033
Extend Culvert under SR 1462 (Woodfin Road) in UT Woodfin Creek
2b. County: Jackson
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Sylva
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or State 17BP.14.R.129 (D814B-490164) Design Build Contract
ProJect No:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of TranspoAation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. NIA
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Dave McHenry, Division 14 Environmental Officer
applicable):
3d. Street address: 253 Webster Rd.
3e. City, state, zip: Sylva, NC 28779
3f. Telephone no.: 828-586-2141
3g. Fax no.: 828-586-4043
3h. Email address: damchenrvCcOncdot.qov
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name: N/A
4c. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
4d. Slreet address: N/A
4e. City, state, zip: N!A
4f. Telephone no.: N!A
4g. Fax no.: N/A
4h. Email address: N!A
5. AgenUConsultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name N�A
(if applicable):
5c. Street address: N/A
5d. City, state, zip: N/A
5e. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: N!A
5g. Email address: N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
7. Property Identification
1a. PropeAy identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Lalitude: 35.4299 Longitude: -83.1083
1 c. Property size: N/A acres
2. Surtace Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to yyoodfin Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C Tr
2c. River basin: Little Tennessee River Basin (HUC 06010203)
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site includes a paved secondary road and a corrugated metal pipe carrying a small stream under the road. General
land use in the area is forested with scattered single family homes.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
N/A
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all exisiing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the properiy:
60
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the project is to extend a culvert in a UT to Woodfin Creek and allow for a wider shoulder and new
guardrall installation in a curve to alleviate a risk of vehicies sliding off the road. The safety concern has become more
evident during replacement of Bridge No. 164.
3e. Describe lhe overall project in detail, including the lype of equipment to be used:
Erosion and sedimentalion measures will be inslalled. Temporary flow diversions will be placed to isolate excavation and
other disturbance from the slream flow. Track hoes, dump trucks, bulldozers, paving equipment, water pumps,
sandbags, diversion pipe and various hand tools will be used to accomplish the work.
4. Jurisdicttonal Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this properiy / � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in lhe past?
Comments: N/A
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): N/A Other: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of lhe Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file° inslructions.
This work is part of lhe Bridge 164 replacement project (Action ID 201 5-02 7 93, NCDWR 2015-1033). Privale vehicle
accidents during construction of the bridge have identified the need for safety improvements on this road.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No
6b. If yes, explain.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If lhere are wetland impacts proposed on the sile, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem ora
W7 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A � Yes ❑ Corps N/A
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts N/A
2h. Comments: N/A
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, lhen complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3 b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Slream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type ofjurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or fntermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (IN�? other) (feet) feet)
S1 � P❑ T Bridge Replacement Woodfin Creek � PER � Corps 1z �
❑ INT � DWQ
S1A ❑ P� T Flow Diversion Woodfin Creek � PER � Corps 12 60
❑ INT � DWQ
S2 � P � T Channel Relocation UT to Woodfin � PER � Corps 1 125
Wet Roadside Ditch Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S2A � P � T Flow Diversion UT to Woodfin � PER � Corps 1 150
Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S3 � P❑ T Bank Stabilization Woodfin Creek � PER � Corps 12 50
❑ INT � DWQ
S4 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT Woodfin � PER � Corps 2 10
Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S4A ❑ P� T Flow Diversion UT Woodfin � PER � Corps 2 60
Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
S46 � P❑ T Rock Steps UT Woodfin � PER � Corps y 15
Rip Rap Creek ❑ INT � DWQ
3h. Permitted Impacts (Action ID 2015-02193, NCDWR 2015-1033) p,
Total Permanent Stream and Tributary Impacts for Bridge 210'
Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Impervious Dike and Flow Diversion 125'
Total Permanent Stream and Tributary Impact for Channel Relocation 50'
Total Permanent Stream Im act for Ri Ra Bank Stabilization
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Proposed Additional Impacts for Permit Modification
Total Permanent Stream Impact for Culvert Extension 10'
Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Impervious Dike and Flow Diversion 60'
Total Permanent Stream Impact for Rock Steps and Rip Rap 15'
3i. Camments:
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed Impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlanlic Ocean, or any other open water of
ihe U.S. then individuall list all o en water im acts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Qpen water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent(P)
or Tem ora
01 ❑ P❑ T N/A N!A N/A N/A
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P❑T
04 ❑P❑T
4f. Total open water fmpacts N/A
4g. Comments: NfA
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If ond or lake construction ro osed, then com lete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Slream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose of (acres)
number pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N!A N/A N/A N/A
P2
5f. Total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
5g. Comments: NIA
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes � No If yes, permit ID no: N/A
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A
5. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A
5k. Method of consUuction: N/A
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, lhen complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acts re uire miti alion, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin? N/A ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) tor Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
or Tem ora im act re uired7
B1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N!A � Nos N/A N/A
B2 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts N/A N/A
6i. Comments: N/A
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
7 a. Speci(ically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The culvert extension is the minimum amount needed to obtain enough shoulder width for new guardrail. Moreover, the
rock step design should address an existing perched culvert outlet condition and facilitate aquatic life passage.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construclion techniques.
All instream work will be performed in a dry work area using an impervious dike and flow diversion to divert the water
around the project site. Appropriate BMPs will be installed on the project prior to culvert installation and all disturbed soils
will be quickly stabilized wiih malting and seeding.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for DYes � No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑Corps
❑ Miligation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this � payment to in-lieu fee program (NCDMS)
project7
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Miligation Bank: N!A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type N/A Quantity N/A
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using slream miligation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑ cold
4d. Buffer miligalion requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) welland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete ff Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of lhe proposed miligation plan.
N/A
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Mulliplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 N/A N/A 3(2 for Catawba) N/A
Zone 2 1.5
8f. Total buffer mitigation required: N/A
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of miligation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
N/A
6h. Comments: N!A
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. DiHuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes � No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project7 N/A
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? � Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwaler Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
Project is covered by NCDOT Individual NPDES Permit No. NCS000250.
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all lhat apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Olher:
3c. Has lhe approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW
(check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does lhe Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submiltal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does ihe project involve an expenditure of public (federal/statellocai) funds or the � Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes' to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No
(NoAh Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPAISEPA)?
1c. If you answered'yes' to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is lhe site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Weiland Standards, ❑ Yes � No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permil applicalion? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If you answered °yes" to one or bofh of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in � yes � No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes' to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance wilh the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no; provide a short narrative description.
This is a rural secondary road. The road capacity is not being upgraded, so there will not be a significant impact of the
project on future development.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ulfimate ireaiment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
ihe proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
5. Endangered Specfes and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will lhis project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
� Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
North Carolina Natural Heritage Database and site specific surveys.
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6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
N/A—There are no marine or estuarine communilies within the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
The project was screened in accordance with NCDOT's Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation
Office. All work will occur within existing R-O-W or active stream channel, so there should be no effect of the project on
historic or archaeological resources.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will lhis project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes � No
Sb. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Sc. What source(s) did you use to make ihe Floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program
Dave McHenry p i' "'" !�^- �
Division 14 Enviirontnental Su eivisor �
pplicanUAgenPs ignatu Date
AppflCant/Agent'S Pfinted Name (AgenPs signaWre is valid onty if an aulhorization letter from the
applicanl is provided.)
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ATTACHMENT A
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD):9-28-2o�s
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
NC Depadment of Transpodalion, Dave McHenry, Division 14 Environmental OKcer
253 Websler Road, SyNa, NC 28779
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
SR 7462 (VJoodfin Road), Jackson County culveA exlension
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATER80DIES AT DIFFERENT
SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough: �a�s�� City: sr��a
Center coordinates of site (IaUlong in degree decimal format):
Lat. ae.a2ss °N; Long. -sa.ioas °W.
Universal Transverse Mercator: 3oas».s, asz2�so.s zo�a n
Name of nearest waterbody: W�dF� c�eek
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non-wetland waters:
so linear feet: 2 width (ft) and/or acres.
Cowardin Class: R3uB�
Sff88111 FIOW: Perrenial
Wetlands: Na acres.
Cowardin Class: �a
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tidal: �a
Non-Tidal: Na
1

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
� Office (Desk) Determination. Date: 9-2a-zois
� Field Determination. Date(s): 9-2s-2ois
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD
(check all that apply - checked items should be included in case file and,
where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
� Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
anolicant/consultant: Ncoor
❑ Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the
app�nUconsultant.
Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
� Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S. Geological Suroey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data
� USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps
❑✓ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: ��24k HeZe�w�e
❑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey.
Citation:
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
� 100-year Floodplain Elevation is:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑✓ Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date): or
Q Other (Name & Date): s�ies-zs-zo�s
� Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
� Other information (please specify):
2

1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site.
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time.
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
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of
jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that
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)
that 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) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicanYs acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable; (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 preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity
are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes 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 approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, 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,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or
to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable.

This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarilv been verified bv the Corps and should not be relied upon for
later iurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
(/� �rik� %- ,2 8 /L
Signature and date
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

Estimated
amount of
apuatic Class of
resaurce in aquatic
Site Number Latitude Longitude Cowardin Class review area resource
1 35.4299 -83.1083 R3UB1 60 linear feet Non Section 10
— non-wetland

Pro�rammatic Aereement Cultural Resonrces Screenin� Checklist
Project NnmUers: 17BP /5! ,P. /2 t� TA: N/A WBS: �a/y8 —�f o/�y
Project Name: SR 1462 (Woodfin Road) Culvert Extension County, : Jackson
Project Descriptimu Extend by 10' a culve�t under SR 1462 in a h•ibutary to Woodfin Creek. The �vork would allow for
additional shonlder width and a new guardrail that shoald eliminate a vehicle roll-off hazard.
Fimdiug Soiu•ce: State
Instrnctions
/
Permits Required: Nationwide , 404 Permit
NCDOT Project Manage�s/Engineers, sl�ould complete tUe following checklist based upon your knowledge of the projec[ site and
inunediate viciuity. If you clieck "Unable ro Determine", efforts should be undertaken to acquire available information on the project.
If the answer to any question is "Yes" or "Unable to Detennine," the project is subject to further historic preseivation review, not
withstanding other detenninalions under state environmental review laws and regulations. If the answer b all the questions is "No;'
the project may be exch�ded from fu�ther historic preservation review.
Yes No Unable to
Determine
A. Does this project contain activities that are not specified in Appendix C X
of the North Carolina Programmatic Agreement for Minor T�ansportation
Projects? (List of Exempt Activities on reverse)
B. Is this project direcUy related to other actions with individually X
insignificant, but cumulatively significant, environmeutal effects7
C. Are there properties listed on or eligible for listing on the National X
Register of Historic Places in the project area?
D. Is tUis project questioned by tUe owner of a historic property7 X
E. Is there known public controversy based on hisroric preservation issues? X
F. Can this project be classified as anything other than a"categorical X
exclusion" (or state-equivalent) project
Certi6cation
By my signah�re, I certify that I liave completed A site visit or am familiar with the specifics of the project and that my answers to the
qnestions abwe are, to tlie best of my knowledge, correct. I also understand that no fuither environmental analysis is required
according to Appendix C of the North Carolina Program�yat'cr'�greement for Minor Transportation Projects.
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Name (print) Signntnre Date