20041182 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20040721

D "C
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
August 10, 2004
NC State Fair
Attn: Bill McClure
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject Property:
NC State Fair Complex in Raleigh
UT Richlands Creek
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ Project # 04-1182
Wake County
Page 1 of 3
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification and Authorization Certificate per the Neuse River
Buffer Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. McClure:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
within or otherwise impact 0.22 acres of waters and 1,950 square feet (ft) of protected riparian buffers
for the purpose of constructing a rock pad with access road at the subject property, as described within
your application dated July 20, 2004 and received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on July
21, 2004. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3402 (GC3402). The Certification(s) allows you to use
Nationwide Permit(s) 39 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This letter shall
also act as your approved Authorization Certificate for impacts to the protected riparian buffers per 15A
NCAC 2B .0233. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal,
state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and
Sediment Control, and Non-discharge regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed
impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold,
the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of
wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved - The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific
and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts
are approved including incidental impacts:
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: hftr)://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
Npre hCarolina
Naturally
NC State Fair
Page 2 of 3
August 10, 2004
Amount Approved
(Units) Plan Location or Reference
Waters 0.22 (acres)
Buffers 1,950 (square ft.)
2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices - Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and
maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation; operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind - No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur
in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-
Construction Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation,
and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed
so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters - Sediment and erosion
control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If
placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they
shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of
Land Resources has released the project.
5. Certificate of Completion - Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality
Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is
required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
6. Staging Areas - This letter does not approval any impacts to protected riparian buffers for the
proposed staging areas. These areas shall be located outside of the protected buffers.
7. Access Road - The proposed access road shall not exceed 30 feet in width and shall not act as a
conveyance for stormwater through the buffer to the surface water.
8. Diffuse Flow - An additional condition is that all stormwater shall be directed as diffuse flow at
non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers and will not re-concentrate before
discharging into the stream as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233(5).
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct
impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
NC State Fair
Page 3 of 3
August 10, 2004
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or
stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved
buffer impacts) shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is
subject to review as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act and the Neuse riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0233. If you have
any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646 or Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726.
Sincerely,
AWK/bz
Enclosures: GC 3402
Certificate of Completion
cc: USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
DLR Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Klilin , P.E.
Filename: 04-1182 NC State Fair (Wake) 401
411 82
Britt Cobb North Carolina Department of Agriculture Wesley V. Wyatt
Commissioner Manager
and Consumer Services
North Carolina State Fair
July 20, 2004 W5?os 141 G?oUP
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 0k- lb k ) 0
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office QUP SEG??QN
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 wP?ER L1?
Raleigh, NC 27609
Attention: Ms. Jennifer Burdette
Wake County Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland
Creek) at the North Carolina State Fair Complex in Raleigh, Wake
County.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(NCDACS) proposes to construct a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland Creek) at
the North Carolina State Fair complex in Raleigh, Wake County (Figures 1-3). The
proposed rock pad will provide a staging area for the fireworks display held during the
annual North Carolina State Fair. Information concerning this activity is provided below:
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1
The project will place fill in a pond that is a tributary to Rickhland Creek,
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-33-11, Best Usage Classification C NSW) (Figure 1-3) in
the Neuse River Basin. The NCDACS proposes to place 0.22 acre of Class H rip rap in
the pond to construct the rock pad. A layer of Class 57 or ABC stone may be placed on
top of the Class H rip rap to provide for safe access along the rock pad.
Riparian Buffer
Siel
The construction of the project involves impact to a pond that is subject to the
Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rule. The pond that is an unnamed tributary to Richland
Creek is depicted on the most recent version of the Raleigh West (USGS, 1968, 1988)
topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) and the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS,
1970) (Figure 2).
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, N.C. 27607
1010 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1010 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.ncstatefair.org If
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer ??
The construction of the project will also require the installation of a permanent
access road through the riparian buffer. Please note that no trees will be as removed as
part of this project and there is no existing herbaceous layer in this area. The proposed
permanent access road is placed in an area that would specifically result in minimal
impacts to the environment. The permanent access road is 39 linear feet wide and will be
constructed out of Class 57 or ABC stone. All construction impacts in the riparian buffer
will be entirely contained within the permanent access road. Construction impacts at Site
1 total 1,170 square feet in Zone 1, 780 square feet in Zone 2 and 39 linear feet of
riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is
exempt.
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:. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best
Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced
during project construction.
Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal
impacts to waters of the United States. Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts,
compensatory mitigation for stream impacts will not be provided for this project.
Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of January 29, 2003, there are four federally protected
species listed for Wake County. They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus),
Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxi), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) and
red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Suitable habitat for these species is not
present at the project area.
Summary
The NCDACS proposes to construct a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland
Creek) at the North Carolina State Far complex in Raleigh, Wake County. The project
will place 0.22 acre of Class II rip rap in the pond to construct the rock pad.
Additionally, the construction of a permanent access road in the buffer will result in
buffer impacts of 1,170 square feet in Zone 1, 780 square feet in Zone 2 and 39 linear feet
of riparian buffer. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section
404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 39. Additionally, this application provides notification to
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Resources-Division of Water Quality
(NCDENR-DWQ) as Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3402 will be
utilized for construction of this project. The NCDOT will comply with all applicable
NWP, WQC and riparian buffer conditions. A pre-construction notification is attached
with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please
contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Bill McClure
Facilities Engineer
cc: John Dorney, NCDENR-DWQ
,??'-?\???ff'f I?.;v /`ICI ?{ 1n, y\ 2 1??? ?" • T u' ? ?r ,`I?? 1. - jSlf.?j??.:7?F
14
\ , ?`...' J? ?- 400 ' ? . `-_IMO ? c ?"?- •,tc?? ` f A ? 'I'' ? fA ?
U+c•I't ? ;.t ,?'-'?'r?,,_'SC\\?. `? ?-.?:, '?;ra,?\\ ? •_J ?s a1_? ?yi;\\ ? :?t?!. ?:i
l t((
_.r 1} t :1 1 \ 1 { 1L._f 1? -`?-_?. .,.rte .`,`r .?,?\ \ ?••\` C
?\ ` \ r? ?. 'L?. ,mil r -? ? ..*, i ? ? [ _ _--•
4 -Ziff
$tad,utt iwl"
Cout \CRIS
7 01 [
ilk,
+'`'?Y,!#
Site 1 .a \ f *- ) 1 . _ a •Ii
5' 1 I ?j ttt((( I/ /` J \, t`? ?' ?? ` ? CA
` ,' M r. k3
y , I / wr I 4 ,? y i? 0 YPSYr? ! i 1 1
liver, {? ` ?,7 r
?', a?-.. '?1t+ 'Tr)1K'G?S? :?" ? ? ?.. Y?i• "?+\ . I'.?.. ? ?? \ ? ? 1 i? ` ?:?.,r ,, •, ? ?-Q ? -. ? •i,;/•,? ?
--A I -? ??l • 1 ?• ?' • ?/- r? ?? L 1 ? - ? ? ''`tai - _?? •??
?,,??s- ? . ?? •r ? C ?. ? ?? /•? •? ?_- .fit •? r ? `ti
cSb ??` , L " '4319 `/ cr
S i .'' 9",?` ?(?? ? +?,1? mil' -' • ?`??I/ ?' - Z ? o:l: \, ?•. ' '?
,.•4•.r,, rr , / t ( 1 i••, ' j?? I1. ?rf .L'.,r. -.1?? ? '1 ?? ? 1
..? .?t•r? ? ? I 'i t.i 1 ?.?..r? Y ?t 3 ? k. ?. t
L./ } Site 1
NC State Fair Complex y
' r ?rt? Y±, • '.\.` - '4 Wake County S
ti . r? ,t l1f 1 \ ", t?? \ <?1 •-' ' Raleigh West USGS Map (1968,1988)
1'
i. r;?j `w?'y''y • •,1? ;ti;- ` =2000• Figure 1 C^,
%
Qv j
01
CS:
z.-
Raleioh
r+ n 34sO'A
5 '? \ ?ti? `, ` `/ t /, ?•?1 1) t ?j ? d - ' 'r- ?' ?;????' f /? I t
9* w J-7
Copyright (C) 1998, Maptech, Inc. -
cecz Joins sheet 38) WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLI
V

` Sr` ` ; 8C2 BC

.' 1
eD
CeD eL'? y4 *' -? P Me p0 e
C¢B2 ` CHC2' . ' ' C882
r Me ' G c?6 'CHC2 _
ABC2 I r 1 r Ce :
Cgs G's Cs? Go c? M \\ / ABC2.'1 A¢C s+ y ^,.
a ?- Ag82
Cg
C 82 r g ?0. AgC e \ \ Ag82 Re CC82 v' '" ',:
r Cep P } -. -i' P ` C8B2. 1
CgC2 G9
'y \
_ •. s mE I ?: ?
P' . CeB2 \ CgB2
C !1 i 1.
?'\ •S. Ge A C C2T'?rti SB`3 w? C6C Ce ?r + C¢82
" CeD
' ¢C G? . Apb ..? AgB2 CgB J? 'C O ` 1 i •,: %%
CHC2 s rig ?. ? ?;" M
A¢C2 I I r ?+; GetT ?_
Cg82 ..., ?,?. a. - •?, el
CeD rt "-- x I ?, o• fe; k#?
CCC A, II ^? PDb
A w° T 'CeB2 ! ?'-`r
CB82 \ p, ; 3 ,'' Cgs
CeD
k? I / Ma \ .)Ci'
I ! CHC2 ?,.. \ Jy A ?LpB ?d yy,,! d`
i\G? Cn /' `?O pD CeDr APB \ !; v CeB2 sApC2 D \ , ',? 4 Cn
CeD \ ( .w y?// ? ._
i •??? ' ..+., ''?;, - . ?
v CIB3 wy '` p M J ?. i0
N '?,. e e IC _ ti CeC2:, Ma ??.f? a •R., 'yYp , d''
v c ,CIC3 ? .cr a.. CMG `'CeD - kaw. Cm`i• " ???
M
v o 3 m ` ` CeC ?r CeC2 ?I '
`n ` ti: ° Cee2 CeC2 :_ ' J ! : G0 2 ; qp? cee
IC3' ?> '-? CIC3 t a
= .r 's ?v ?J `?'' •.?¢C r ,? 'CIE3 C', s I ?i '?jt? F y
y ? 6 •Cg82 t __ ?' -? -,.. J•s
4 Q CeB2 '. M a r.+R l Y I s t
,Cn_....? ?C2 Ag82
fA CoD AgC AgB CIC3 C d w'1 ?II?I 7 ^.\
-? t? yr- .-?' i CeC2 ?•a (,', u c? 'I CIB3 ? •` a
:?•- ...?„ `..(,•gC2r -:_ ?, Ji +U¢?2. r ? .. ' ._` `• . r` f I,? ?..n`y ?;,?
? Me AQB2 ?, J `?-Ce8?4e.:.. CIE
CeD
2 + ' I
"ZL
r•
I l 1.
Cn z CIB3
A
,gyp C183 PB I ? '
'----
s ApB2s D +byt
A C CgC2
C ?B r.IC3 g AL?Z Ce62
- CIB3 ' «+ '? •«iEt?_}_,,i, I? "!;^M?' •
AgB Ma I ?.
CgC
i r
4 2 CeB2_
j CIC3 Ma ' r APG'
82
-Ge <j w?, tc r? " ?` CIC3
!I+ eD C 2 / CeB2 \i.
t CeC2
. i. u ?,.
i? ` .. } . Ma / e
47
j CgB.. 2 CeB?y=-
I ?.. STATE FAIRGROUNDS ?" \
A2B a. ; '?- \? - SAAB B
•? A
APD ?_ :?•z ,` CIC3 i ApB2. ??/•Mat
n r.y?d.9 wY ?C182.ae M -
2* A y `, i ma ` f

ApD
(Joins sheet 58) Cn -- ---
U
Q
E

N
0 (1)
F F
O O
N N
L L
N (D
I-+- I+-
D
m m

Q?
W ?
? I
OI
n I
I
L
(D L
4-
4- +
? o
m ?
U
o a
O 4-
Fr L
co D
U) V)
(D C
U -
U -
a
c -a
a? o
c El-
0
E
L U
N O
n
j

C
U X N
_

4-- U
U C
:D L
o D ?-
L U U N
IL N
N 4-

O N
?
U + O

i 4-
- U?
N U L
+- z U
c
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002 04 1 182
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit (Notification Req'd) ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules*
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC 3402 does not require written concurrence).
*Project is classified as "exempt"-less than 40 linear feet of buffer impact.
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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: ?
H. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Bill McClure
Mailing Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Road. Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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
Page 5 of 12
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
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 construction of a rock pad in a pond at the North Carolina State
Fair complex in Raleigh. Wake County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):_ _ From Raleigh, travel on
Hillsborough Road and turn right on Blue Ridge Road. Enter the State Fair complex to the
project site.
5. Site coordinates, if available ([JTM or Lat/I.ong): Site 1: 35.7969°N, 78.7167°W,
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for
each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 0.27 acre (Project Size)
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Site 1: Pond that is an unnamed
Tributary to Richland Creek.
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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/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 located on the NC State Fair cow lex.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Construction of a rock pad in the pond and a permanent access road through the riparian
buffer. Equipment will include an excavator.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The rock pad and permanent access road will be
usedto provide a staging area for the fireworks display held during the annual North
Carolina State Fair.
Page 6 of 12
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.
USACE staff member Jennifer Burdette completed a jurisdictional determination of the pond in
June, 2004.
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
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. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The project proposes to
construct a rock pad in a pond.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100 year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma acres es/no linear feet
N/A
N/A
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. 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.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at htip://www.fema.gov.
Page 7 of 12
'*• List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.0
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
indicate on ma (linear feet Before Impact lease specify)
N/A
N/A
" List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, 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
Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.go_v. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:-
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U. S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres
Name applicable) Wate)
( ap Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ean, etc.
1 Fill 0.22 ac UT to Richland Creek Pond

' List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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
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
Page 8 of 12
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. The minimum size of the rock pad is proposed
for this project.
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.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, 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 NCWRP 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-gide.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.
None proposed for this project. Impacts are minimal.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
Page 9 of 12
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
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
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify, )?
Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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.
Page 10 of 12
Site 1
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,170 3 N/A
2 780 1.5 N/A
Total 1,950 N/A
Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or. 0260.
N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both 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.
Existing: 0.00 acre impervious surface of 0.27 acre total project size Proposed: 0.04 acre
impervious surface of 0.27 acre total project size. Project is listed as "exempt." Silt fence will
be utilized if necessary during construction.
XU. 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.
The project will not generate wastewater.
XM. 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
X11V. 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
Page 11 of 12
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page 12 of 12
A14 ?
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
August 3, 2004
DWQ Project # 04-1182
Wake County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
NC State Fair
Attn: Bill McClure
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. McClure:
On July 21, 2004, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated July 20, 2004 to
impact 0.22 acres of waters to construct the proposed rock pad in the pond. The DWQ has determined that
your application was incomplete and/or provided inaccurate information as discussed below. The DWQ
will require additional information in order to process your application to impact protected wetlands
and/or streams on the subject property. Therefore, unless we receive the additional information requested
below, we will have to move toward denial of your application as required by 15A NCAC 211.0506 and
will place this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional information. Please provide
the following information so that we may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. Site Plan
a. Please provide a site map showing the entire pond, buffers and surrounding development.
b. Please indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan.
2. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
The fill labeled as the rock pad on the plans does not appear to be necessary. Please relocate the
rock pad or provide additional information as to why it is necessary for this project.
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me in writing
and Mike Horan of the DWQ Raleigh Regional Office. If we do not hear from you within three weeks,
we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as
withdrawn.
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] / Internet: hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
NorthCarolina
Naturally

Britt Cobb North Carolina Department of Agriculture Wesley V. Wyatt
Commissioner Manager
and Consumer Services
North Carolina State Fair
July 20, 2004 WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 12004
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27609 WATER QUALITY SECTION
Attention: Ms. Jennifer Burdette
Wake County Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland
Creek) at the North Carolina State Fair Complex in Raleigh, Wake
County.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(NCDACS) proposes to construct a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland Creek) at
the North Carolina State Fair complex in Raleigh, Wake County (Figures 1-3). The
proposed rock pad will provide a staging area for the fireworks display held during the
annual North Carolina State Fair. Information concerning this activity is provided below:
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1
The project will place fill in a pond that is a tributary to Rickhland Creek,
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-33-11, Best Usage Classification C NSW) (Figure 1-3) in
the Neuse River Basin. The NCDACS proposes to place 0.22 acre of Class II rip rap in
the pond to construct the rock pad. A layer of Class 57 or ABC stone may be placed on
top of the Class II rip rap to provide for safe access along the rock pad.
Riparian Buffer
Site 1
The construction of the project involves impact to a pond that is subject to the
Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rule. The pond that is an unnamed tributary to Richland
Creek is depicted on the most recent version of the Raleigh West (USGS, 1968, 1988)
topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) and the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS,
1970) (Figure 2).
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, N.C. 27607
1010 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1010 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.ncstatefair.org ?s
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 4i
The construction of the project will also require the installation of a permanent
access road through the riparian buffer. Please note that no trees will be as removed as
part of this project and there is no existing herbaceous layer in this area The proposed
permanent access road is placed in an area that would specifically result in minimal
impacts to the environment. The permanent access road is 39 linear feet wide and will be
constructed out of Class 57 or ABC stone. All construction impacts in the riparian buffer
will be entirely contained within the permanent access road. Construction impacts at Site
1 total 1,170 square feet in Zone 1, 780 square feet in Zone 2 and 39 linear feet of
riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is
exempt.
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:. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best
Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced
during project construction.
Compensatory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal
impacts to waters of the United States. Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts,
compensatory mitigation for stream impacts will not be provided for this project.
Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of January 29, 2003, there are four federally protected
species listed for Wake County. They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus),
Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxi), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) and
red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Suitable habitat for these species is not
present at the project area.
Summary
The NCDACS proposes to construct a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland
Creek) at the North Carolina State Fair complex in Raleigh, Wake County. The project
will place 0.22 acre of Class H rip rap in the pond to construct the rock pad.
Additionally, the construction of a permanent access road in the buffer will result in
buffer impacts of 1,170 square feet in Zone 1, 780 square feet in Zone 2 and 39 linear feet
of riparian buffer. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section
404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 39. Additionally, this application provides notification to
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Resources-Division of Water Quality
(NCDENR-DWQ) as Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3402 will be
utilized for construction of this project. The NCDOT will comply with all applicable
NWT, WQC and riparian buffer conditions. A pre-construction notification is attached
with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please
contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Bill McClure
Facilities Engineer
cc: John Dorney, NCDENR-DWQ
\y % ?? ? .; / I I , ,;? ` ' , ; ; +; _? ;?? ? ,? , ;? ? ,? - / ,may- . \? ? ?--- • ' 1?.? . C ; •, - E ...
o 4772
? I 1 '' ? ?' J !rh
I 1 0 l ._/ +I r.
douN
?A
1 16???_ - -_-t_ ?+ ._ .L _ •;i ? y .?•? ? ;~??? ' i ? / rte, ??'? /f -
! ?? l\ J ( +J.a.4o K A I? 1
41*
Ioi}? _; -" • a : -x? ' ,.?s>?:?= i p lit ,_•;\? c ? ?? ? -,? ? .. -
'' _._..{ a.: a ? 121 ?1.; - i? ? rf ? {' ?r._??.? -? 4 ? lira
/ • '• ? `s ?? ? J• '• •1 , ??? / 'fi'r. ?'t•?
•1•?? .w Site1
i? 11 ' I,'/ F 1L`' t
1 • \? i 1 +r• r ': ` ; , ' j NC State Fair Complex r ,-
•?• / ? ?? t?• ; : //?`yy?? • ' a : it Wake County i
7#\ - Raleigh West USGS Map (1968,1988) I
??,?1 ?? , ?, I a V-2000' Figure 1
1 \
Last ?
Raleigh
Ott IRO*
>r 743. I r,?, r: ?' 1? / li. , • ?1 -? -..: `f ( if
775
9* w
Copyright (C) 1996, Maptech, Inc
48 Cec2 (Joins shee

N aC2
CeD
?
1 ?4
` "
I C 82 '%?
` `
'
t E

o b
I o
? ? CeB2
I ? 4C(

WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLI

¢B2?°F ? ?
? - 8e?
C
? A A
?h '?" t~.

ABC2 r-
<A C
Q
i
AaB2
"

A
C A&W
9
82
?
7
+ ."A?,?
J , '• ?
f
Mkt
?? ks` Vii'
Y
4 1 '
1?t?
t
.
? .?e v ? C.
?
fie` .. ?"? • fy ?yJ'? 2 ? Y ? St:

pgC2
A¢BZ CB82 ? ; C?C2 M$ ? ? ? ? "?+ ?
C¢C2
P? 'M
M O ?, ///...? 4 Ce82
"? q ti Cn CeD
v v Bg d t: f ? _,, ?,
;, ciBa WY P y w t
N `A? t Ma ``-w
x+, fe CeC2 c r
00
CIC
• C?B2- FMr Ma
d "P ` c CeB2
Cop + A98' w CIC3 t
A¢82 1"?
,CeD ? Ap8 ;`CI83;.=' .' f
Cn CIB
0o CIE3 CIC3 y;,,
o C B"
r t'°
4
w CIB ac G? CIE'
.._v 7 M
all, !
M AB? .'wMa {Y .^ r E "l?. 1 Z s .1? P -J; i'" ,,
00 CHCeB2 t YF''.
m CIC3
B. '!' . ; ; ? a,. ? p CIC3 - '`'• ? t
STATE /RGROUNOS 4
APDn °2 GC3 / A B2 Vii'. e *a1 n
V t CM$ s-
o Ce
0
? W t .tr ? rk
• i v

Ma p0
ApD?
(Joins sheet 58) Cn

C\1

O O
N N
I
L

I m m
+
U
D
Q
L
N L
+ 0
4- +-
? 0
m ?
U
0 ?
O
L
U
U
0
v -
U =
Q
C -0
N 0
C a
0
E
L v
aD O
D- L-'
F////
F////
I
I
I
I
I
? I
LJJ I
? I
C
OI
C j
I

F
x

Q ao'
0 0 T H
+ U +-
c
U
L L
0 D
U
LL N
N 4--
u + O

N O s
+ z U

Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
nwQ Na 1 1 8
USACE Action ID No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit (Notification Req'd) ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules*
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC 3402 does not require written concurrence).
*Project is classified as "exempt"-less than 40 linear feet of buffer impact.
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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: ?
H. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Bill McClure
Mailing Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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:
III. Project Information
Fax Number:
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
Page 5 of 12
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
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 construction of a rock pad in a pond at the North Carolina State
Fair complex in Raleigh, Wake County.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Raleigh. travel on
Hillsborough Road and turn right on Blue Ridge-Road. Enter the State Fair complex to the
project site
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Site 1: 35.7969°N, 78.7167°W,
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for
each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 0.27 acre (Project Size)
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Site 1: Pond that is an unnamed
Tributary to Richland Creek
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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/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 located on the NC State Fair complex.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Construction of a rock pad in the pond and a permanent access road through the riparian
buffer. Equipment will include an excavator.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The rock pad and permanent access road will be
h
used to provide a staging area for the fireworks display held during the annual Nort
Carolina State Fair.
Page 6 of 12
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.
USACE staff member Jennifer Burdette colleted a jurisdictional determination of the pond in
June, 2004
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
VL 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. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The project proposes to
construct a rock pad in a pond.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma acres es/no linear feet
N/A
N/A
• List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. 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.
•* 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.pov.
Page 7 of 12
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.0
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream Perennial or
Intermittent?
indicate on ma (linear feet Before Impact lease specify)

N/A
N/A
List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: cuiveris ana associatea np-nip,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, 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
Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usys.aov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., %my.topozone.com,
vt,Ativ.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:-
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres
Name Wate)
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
1 Fill 0.22 ac Ur to Richland Creek Pond

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: tilt, excavation, areagtng,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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
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
Page 8 of 12
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 The minimum size of the rock pad is proposed
for this project
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.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, 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 NCWRP 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
bttp:Hb2o.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.
None proposed for this project Impacts are minimal
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
Page 9 of 12
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX.
X.
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
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)?
Dote: 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
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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.
Page 10 of 12
Site 1
*
Zone Impact
(sciuare feet
Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,170 3 N/A
2 780 1.5 N/A
Total 1,950 N/A
Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both 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.
Existing: 0.00 acre impervious surface of 0.27 acre total project size. Proposed: 0.04 acre
impervious surface of 0.27 acre total project size. Project is listed as "exempt." Silt fence will
be utilized if necessary during construction.
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.
The project will not generate wastewater.
XHVI. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 211.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. 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
Page 11 of 12

Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page 12 of 12

W. Britt Cobb, Jr.
Interim Commissioner
N. David Smith
Deputy Commissioner
?nr T4rnrina
Pepartme O '21 T.C1:CCt1trE
aztb anrtstxmer,!Ser ices
?nr Tarnlina'?State Anir
August 5, 2004
Mr. Brian Wrenn
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
RE: Fireworks Platform
Dear Brian,
Wesley V. Wyatt
Manager
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture State Fair Division is in the final
planning stages to construct a new 40,000 square feet multi-purpose building on
the present sire of the carnival midway. Currently a new midway is being
developed to prepare for the new building. The new midway displaces the location
where the nightly fireworks are launched. The fireworks require 300 feet buffer
zone all the way around them. The only location that even comes close is t e
pond. Z k) ,U R A??z
The state fair needs to construct an access road and rock pad approximately 9,900 c n g V I S
square feet to launch the fireworks. The fire Marshall has already approved this P. K)'O F 1
location. M A S }} A 1_, _
We would like to continue to offer the fair goers a firework display each night
during the annual state fair. With the addition of the platform we can continue to
provide this display.
Sincerely,
?
Bill McClure
N. C. State Fair
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
[phone] 0 Fax [phone]
WWW.ncstatefair.org
An Equal opportunity Affumative Action Employer
I ,

0
i fs? N ni
LP Lo
Plt?
' or
4r?
Britt Cobb North Carolina Department ofAgriculture Wesley V. Wyatt
Commissioner Manager
and Consumer Services
North Carolina State Fair
July 20, 2004 WET?NUS 1401 GROUP
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 3UI. 2 .t 2004
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office SECTION
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 p WATER QUAI-I?
Raleigh, NC 27609 8
Attention: Ms. Jennifer Burdette
Wake County Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland
Creek) at the North Carolina State Fair Complex in Raleigh, Wake
County.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(NCDACS) proposes to construct a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland Creek) at
the North Carolina State Fair complex in Raleigh, Wake County (Figures 1-3). The
proposed rock pad will provide a staging area for the fireworks display held during the
annual North Carolina State Fair. Information concerning this activity is provided below:
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site I
The project will place fill in a pond that is a tributary to Rickhland Creek,
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-33-11, Best Usage Classification C NSW) (Figure 1-3) in
the Neuse River Basin. The NCDACS proposes to place 0.22 acre of Class II rip rap in
the pond to construct the rock pad. A layer of Class 57 or ABC stone may be placed on
top of the Class II rip rap to provide for safe access along the rock pad.
Riparian Buffer
Site 1
The construction of the project involves impact to a pond that is subject to the
Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rule. The pond that is an unnamed tributary to Richland
Creek is depicted on the most recent version of the Raleigh West (USGS, 1968, 1988)
topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) and the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS,
1970) (Figure 2).
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, N.C. 27607
1010 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1010 - [phone] - Fax [phone]
www.ncstatefair.org I)
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer ?a
The construction of the project will also require the installation of a permanent
access road through the riparian buffer. Please note that no trees will be as removed as
part of this project and there is no existing herbaceous layer in this area. The proposed
permanent access road is placed in an area that would specifically result in minimal
impacts to the environment. The permanent access road is 39 linear feet wide and will be
constructed out of Class 57 or ABC stone. All construction impacts in the riparian buffer
will be entirely contained within the permanent access road. Construction impacts at Site
1 total 1,170 square feet in Zone 1, 780 square feet in Zone 2 and 39 linear feet of
riparian buffer. Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is
exempt.
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:. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best
Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced
during project construction.
Con el n? satory Mitigation: Construction of the project will result in only minimal
impacts to waters of the United States. Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts,
compensatory mitigation for stream impacts will not be provided for this project.
Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of January 29, 2003, there are four federally protected
species listed for Wake County. They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus),
Michaux's sumac (Rhos michauxi), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) and
red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Suitable habitat for these species is not
present at the project area.
Summary
The NCDACS proposes to construct a rock pad in a pond (a tributary to Richland
Creek) at the North Carolina State Far complex in Raleigh, Wake County. The project
will place 0.22 acre of Class H rip rap in the pond to construct the rock pad.
Additionally, the construction of a permanent access road in the buffer will result in
buffer impacts of 1,170 square feet in Zone 1, 780 square feet in Zone 2 and 39 linear feet
of riparian buffer. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section
404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 39. Additionally, this application provides notification to
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Resources-Division of Water Quality
(NCDENR-DWQ) as Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3402 will be
utilized for construction of this project. The NCDOT will comply with all applicable
NWP, WQC and riparian buffer conditions. A pre-construction notification is attached
with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please
contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Bill McClure
Facilities Engineer
cc: John Dorney, NCDENR-DWQ
1
? ? t'r p ?,,,_ - ? ?1 F..?/c `-.---i1-.? • ? %'1'. /%ji',?.?1 ? ,r,?` ?.?1? ..S/F?
x%51 ?` / -- ?`?'? M? .:? 1.1 ?P ?, ?% ? ,' ???• i J, l!/ ? r,, '"e •, 1
`, ? •? R. _ ,moo ??? . ?"-? ?, .eo ?,, L = ?? ? 1 ?+
• f ( _.> - ?-*??:? , ? 1,'' ?,' ?; air ? ?' `? ??,- ? ? ? ',? / ...
•- /+? yr' t' ? )?;' r '? a(+f "= J`:-"i/ - ?
r
•?? r r 'flat.."? ? ? r•. ? - - 7,/???? ? w "?-,.? :/ ?_
/ ?5t7dw1?i?? ,. ? ,fit ? ? i ,;. r ? l! /, i? ?---?...a__ •.
l\ 1 r \V Cyr. -, i ?? ///? !"? i a ?, - a ?0 t. c"?i" (r '"? f •,_t/ //,?\ ?? '?? 1../"s..
• F • . j-_T i- ?'?"?. ? Y?J ' r ?1 ` I -(` • ?.- , ?? *?; ? i /,?1 _ Oul _til -Ra-U `.? ( r -
1wj
iVe, -0
F it
site 1
i / ?\ 111 / ? •? _?? 4 : r ?. ?, ,: ??? _ ad?o'4ower t ?` a ?_ ?'
i
.;? /• hytt ,fir 'r '??.L? rJ _ t dubs
1,/ \ IN
^p ?:.- ,? ? .'?? • t _ _ ? ' l??i?I' •/ a-? O ' i ;! ? \'?!1
r. 1. E ? ?, ? •? F -: G 'l• i / '.; ?,` ? x.14.. :?. ? , ?
? ,.? ?,lS. ??tt f ?;? ij l ?" ? { ?? : •?!.• 7+\\ ? _,. f+J ? :Pn s' -nt a. •-? f ''L??
7-Y S
;? • )• \` rya r v? •• • • •• •: r NC State Fair Complex
f ?ri? 'i • ?i • ??, Wake County i j
''- /1 ¦ 1 ' ?` --f Raleigh West USGS Map (1968, 1988) o
/ "r h
1'=2000' Figure 1
' ` o - ' •-> ?? _ ) • Lake
Raleigh
91W
, ' '`'+, _ i . !!-f ` i. 1:/ .-?=YW \''`e ?I %.t`r--` --? ?/ •., c-G "'?5????\?=`".L/ ll lam- ,
Copyright (C) 1996, Maptech, Inc. - -
WAKE COUNTY NORTH CAROLI
CeC2 (Joins sheet 38)
z. --V T --
N ;a _ cec `Me Pool e`, cast cge2 ??
BD± `i 8C2 CgB2 Me G. `++ c4e? ?y' ' CBC - ?;
CeD M? Gm? rl G BC? M ABC2 ABC2 , * / ggC2 e
S?:x G ,Cg \\ \ f . A882 Cn;
t.,.
C B2 gP?? AgC Me Ag82 QHB2 b Cptt?82
CgC2 C s \ j °O
_ PQ 5 APD :?`. CHG.' •• ?'• t \? ~ ' 4 w'`r -^\
r s WmE v'CH62 a-:
c CeB2 ° C, r R„
Sgt CaC ?'- CP + eD y C,132 C
:a
rtiQ- ?
t ? "^WY _ CeD rgpC' - .;? ? : ?•t`;.
m gC G? APb \ ' AgB2 ?g8: .? ;CgC ? y "; 'Li `,.?A..a
ABC2 C982«. 2 eD y i?
. C
ABB2 - CgC2 B '?ik,
. t-
I ABC2
agC2 f, ?g
CeD CgC2 F 'I " p r "Cep a Y
,I I A? 'APB i
J Ap92
CgB2
i
e
Ma CY ?I J r?
V{ ? c F -j 4fi..i \\ : G . .4 C' RPM' w + ?'•
CHC2 ' ?
i. Me APD CeD \ t? CeB2
G ti Cn CeD / G APB ?\ APC2 ex # ?I
vi m
? 'f d CI83 WY -• P "'? ''i- ll qpp, ? ,? ? _
?r P ABB21' Ma
Ma
M
CqD
.717
.U + G y 4 r- CeC Cec
.?0 3 } Cee CeC2 ' ' i Ga Yw _ qp0 a i OeQ
00
i .I A ?C3 k 3 CIC3 r
Cg92 a \ J' Ma ,,? 3 p
m .,,` qBC 62 CeB2 f fE
tooD?....? ? AgC AgB. Ag ' C q
? CIC3 t! a= I ?? ,,
CgB2 ? e + ( ? Z ?,R ? ,?? '"' ?'? ?i r4 .? «`? PC? `? 1 t k t ? ,(r +V, ? •
+
c1l
CeD ?ty Me AgB2 CIE3
Cn / C ?z . APB ?? - N-" >' ?.. CI83
83 f eC2
o CfE3 CIC3 ' : n t? ApB2, /+ ,r Q C2
Ce62
CCI83 CIC3 ?? Ci83? Age A? CgC2 CIE3
B + I I$R o'TFr
` q?B2_ - Cg82 ;
A
a
g ` Ma
ZCgC2 CeB2 ". ?! `.
AT. ,f
CIC3 Na X ('? P
l
*' w F r ?i' ?„ I Cn CeB ' y E12
nee a F. CIC3 / i1° ice, +
it,
UK
u CeC2
- .q
CeQj
1\
• ' !? STA TE? - R•AIRGROU/Jo-,
f
qpp Ag9 .i. e w
t Y CIC3
Iv s APB2\ 54/??+,Mer..? "..
..•, .?, W Y . "CeB2' ?' '? ?? ^

ApD
(Joins sheet 58) C °µ
-I-
C)
CL
p

Q)
W
O
(\,l
O O
O O
N N
L L
(1) Q)
4-
m m
L
0 L
14- T
o
m ?
a?
? U
0 u
0 '4-
E
?
co
N C
u -
C? -
a
C -o
(D o
C
0
L u
N 0
CL C--
O O
rll?
C
C) x
? T C

C ° U)

0 Q T LL

C
? L D ?
_ U N
U) LL N
C
N
U ? 0 O

? O L
+ z v
cn ?
Office Use Only: 0411$Fonn version May 2002
USACE 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 (Notification Req'd) ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules*
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC 3402 does not require written concurrence).
*Project is classified as "exempt"-less than 40 linear feet of buffer impact.
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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: ?
H. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Bill McClure
Mailing Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Road. Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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
Page 5 of 12
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
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 construction of a rock pad in a pond at the North Carolina State
Fair complex in Raleigh. Wake County.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Raleigh, travel on
Hillsborough Road and turn right on Blue Ridge Road. Enter the State Fair complex to the
project site.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Site 1: 35.7969oN, 78.7167°W,
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for
each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 0.27 acre (Project Size)
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Site 1: Pond that is an unnamed
Tributga to Richland Creek.
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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/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 located on the NC State Fair complex.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Construction of a rock pad in the pond and a permanent access road through the riparian
buffer. Equipment will include an excavator.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The rock pad and permanent access road will be
used to provide a staging- area for the fireworks display held during the annual North
Carolina State Fair.
Page 6 of 12
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.
USACE staff member Jennifer Burdette completed a jurisdictional determination of the pond in
June 2004
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
VL 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. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The project proposes to
construct a rock pad in a pond.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100 year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma acres es/no ear feet
N/A
N/A
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/dminage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplam maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
Page 7 of 12
••• List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.0
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
indicate on ma linear feet Before Impact lease specify)
N/A
N/A
List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net losstgain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, 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
Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usas.aov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., w",Jopozonexom,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:-
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact Area of
Name
Wate Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact plicabllee)
(if
applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
indicate on ma acres bay, oc etc.
1 Fill 0.22 ac UT to Richland Creek Pond

• List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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
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
Page 8 of 12
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. The minimum size of the rock pad is proposed
for this project.
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.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, 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 NCWRP 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.
None proposed for this project. Impacts are minimal.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
Page 9 of 12
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX.
X.
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
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
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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.
Page 10 of 12
Site 1
Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet Mitigation
1 1,170 3 N/A
2 780 1.5 N/A
Total 1,950 N/A
' Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
XI.
XII.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or. 0260.
Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both 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.
Existing: 0.00 acre impervious surface of 0.27 acre total project size. Proposed: 0.04 acre
impervious surface of 0.27 acre total project size. Project is listed as "exempt." Silt fence will
be utilized if necessary during construction.
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.
The project will not generate wastewater.
XM. 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. 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
Page 11 of 12

Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page 12 of 12
DWQ# _1` 04 ?1S Z Date 1"04 f J Who Reviewed: (11Nttnh -
i
Plan Detail Incomplete
1__J /??/lf{O?I ??fe?C- /'T ? ?,Y? hv?? f-SNrreH 7
LJ 1 /// lJ l
? Please show all stream impacts including all fill slopes, dissipaters, and bank stabilization on the site plan. de"e1?'r„o 4
? Please chow all wetland impacts including fill slopes.on the site plan.
n
" riease 11LUIt.4 o the iu_""on or the 1*otet-. nutters as overlays on the site plan.
? Please locate all isolated or non-isolated wetlands, streams and other waters of the State as overlays on the site plan.
? Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage. - - - - -
? Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.
? Please provide the location of any proposed stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please provide detail for the stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please specify the percent of project imperviousness area based on the estimated built-out conditions.
? Please indicate all stormwater outfalls on the site plan.
? Please indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan.
? Please indicate whether or not the proposed impacts already been conducted.
Avoidance and/or Minimization No Provided
? The lab Minimization No Provided
?r rovide adtlitio?ral
. Please elite the
labeled as ?O[ on the plans does not appear to be necessarY P
information as to why it is necessary for this project.
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts to the
. Please revise the plans to avoid the impacts.
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to minimize the impacts to the
Please revise the plans to minimize the impacts.
? The stormwater discharges at the location on the plans labeled will not provide diffuse flow through the buffer because
Please revise the plans and provide calculations to show that diffuse flow will be achieved through the entire buffer. If it
is not possible to achieve diffuse flow through the entire buffer then it may be necessary to provide stormwater management
practices that remove nutrients before the stormwater can be discharged through the buffer.
Other
? The application fee was insufficient because over 150 feet of stream and/or over 1 acre of wetland impacts were requested. Please
provide $ . This additional fee must be received before your application can be reviewed.
? Please complete Section(s) on the application.
? Please provide a signed copy of the application.
? Please provide copies of the application, copies of the site plans and other supporting information.
Mitigation
? of compensatory mitigation is required for this project. Please provide a compensatory mitigation plan. The
plan must conform to the requirements in 15 A NCAC 2H.0500 and must be appropriate to the type of impacts proposed.
? Please indicate which 404 Permit the USACE would use to authorize this project.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

• Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box •
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Certification Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604
First-Class Mail
Postage 8? Fees Paid
USPS
Permit No. G-10

¦ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
Item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
¦ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
?F
NC State Fair `e
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
DWQ# 04-1182 - Wake
A. SI fiat re
27'
X ?F
B. Re
by ( Printed Name) 1 10 Date c
r6q1RT-2---- .,cf
livery address different from item 1?
? z ?
pnter delivery address below: 1!rF

T 1

3 ; SOM66 Type
MCertified Mail ? Express Mail
? Registered 121 Return Receipt for Me
? Insured Mail ? C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ? •
2. Article Number ?001 :2510-1300 0250:1,7,175
(Transfer from service label) _ .
PR Fnrm 3811 FRhn iarv 9nnd Dnmestir. Return Receint 10259!