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NC State Museum of Natural Science
Attn: Walt Sturgeon, Assistant Director
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-1029
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
July 12, 2004
DWQ Project # 04-0843
Wake County
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Subject Property: Green Environmental Education Center, Raleigh, NC
UT to Richlands Creek [03-04-02, 27-33-11, C NSW]
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. Sturgeon:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to
place fill within, flood or otherwise impact 435 feet of streams and 7,000 square feet (ft) of
protected riparian buffers for the purpose of construct an environmental education pond at the
subject property, as described within your application dated May 24, 2004 and received by the
N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on May 24, 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 Nondischarge 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 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 211.0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
(919) 733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http*.//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands)
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
N.C. Museum of Natural Science / DWQ Project No. 04-0843
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July 12, 2004
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
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:
Amount Approved Plan Location or Reference
(Units)
Stream 435 (feet) (Dam Fill =70 ft., Flooding = 365
ft.)
Buffers 7,000 (square ft.) -
2. Riparian Access Trails - The proposed vegetated riparian access trails / paths shall be located
outside of Zone 1 of the protected riparian buffers, but are allowed within Zone 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
N.C. Museum of Natural Science / DWQ Project No. 04-0843
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July 12, 2004
Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650.
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.
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,
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,??Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Enclosures: GC 3402
Certificate of Completion
cc: USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 040843
N 0 R T H NORTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM Of NATURAL SCIENCES
C A R O L I N A BETSY BENNETT, DIRECTOR
MUSEUM FILE COPY
of
NATURAL
SCIENCES 401 0SUF)
May 24, 2004
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
Attention: Jean Manuel
6508 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-4
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
Attention: Danny Smith
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
Subject: North Carolina State Museum of Natural Science - Pond Construction
Reedy Creek Road Research Facilities, Wake County
The North Carolina State Museum of Natural Science is proposing to build a pond adjacent to the Museum's
research facilities located on Reedy Creek Road in Wake County. The purpose of the pond is to support
programmatic environmental education efforts of the Museum and coincident research efforts occurring at
the research facilities.
On February 13, 2004, Danny Smith of the Division of Water Quality conducted a site visit, made a stream
origin determination for the purposes of the Neuse Riparian Buffers Rules, and informed Museum staff that
it would be necessary to secure a 404 Permit, a 401 Water Quality Certification, and Neuse Riparian Buffer
authorization for the proposed project.
As such, attached is a description of the proposed project and the Pre-construction Notification Application.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Alvin
Braswell or myself at (919) 733 -7450.
Si ere y
Walter B. Sturgeo , Jr. ,
Assistant Director
A Division of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
North Carolina State Museum of Natural Science
Pond Construction
Reed Creek Road Research Facilities
Wake County
Introduction:
The purpose of the pond is to support environmental education efforts of the Museum and
research efforts occurring at the research facilities. It is the belief of Museum staff that
the creation of the pond will provide the following: 1) abatement of continued down
cutting of the severely degraded stream segment; 2) stem the chronic movement of
sediment to downstream waters from unstable stream banks; 3) reestablishment of the
riparian areas and the respective nutrient removal function adjacent to the pond footprint;
4) valuable riparian areas for wildlife and education components the Museum's programs;
5) establishment of riparian areas along the ephemeral stream segment well beyond (up
slope) the stream origin; and 6) creation of a 0.2 acre wetland area to promote plant and
animal diversity and to serve as a sediment trap (proposed).
Proposed impacts
The subject catchment is located in a pasture, thickly vegetated with fescue. Cattle no
longer have access to the pasture; however, portions of the pasture are periodically
mowed. The stream has been severely impacted from cattle. Near the stream origin the
stream banks are vertical, devoid of vegetation in place, sloughing and eroding. The
channel has incised in excess of 8 to 10 feet in places and near the stream origin the
stream bank is over 20 feet wide (a product of cattle damage).
The proposed dam footprint will result in 70 linear feet of stream impacts. This will
result in 7000 sq. ft. of riparian buffer fill (4200 sq ft. of zone 1 and 2800 sq feet of zone
2). The pond will flood 365 feet of stream and will have a surface area of approximately
1 acre when completed.
Mitigation
The pond dam is proposed to be installed and the riparian area reestablished around the
footprint of the pond. In addition, as depicted on the site map, an additional
approximately 69,000 sq feet of riparian area is proposed to be established along the
ephemeral stream that courses into the pond. Within this ephemeral buffer segment, a
created wetland is proposed. It will be approximately 0.2 acres in size and will have a
50-foot buffer maintained around the wetland. The wetland, located within the
ephemeral drainage feature will receive storm water from the upstream portions of the
catchment as well as storm water from research facilities. The combination of
reestablishing the riparian areas around the pond, establishing riparian areas along the
ephemeral stream segment and creating an approximately 0.2 acre wetland hopefully will
satisfy any mitigation requirements the USACE may have for the proposed project.
The wetland area and riparian be use areas, in addition to the nutrient and sediment removal
benefits to water quality, will also
wetland is expected to consist of typical high light regime early successional plants
(Juncus, plum grass, wool grass, and Polyginum sp.). However, the museum intends to
plant native species in the wetlands for education uses and depressional wetland research
efforts.
Riparian area and Access trails
The riparian areas are proposed to be reestablished around the footprint of the pond. At
present the catchment, including the proposed pond edge is thickly vegetated with fescue
and various early successional "old field" species. Currently, no formal buffer
enhancement (plantings) is proposed around the pond; however, it is the intention of the
Museum to enhance the riparian area with native plants, allow for succession to proceed
as well as to maintain "old field" plant communities for education and various future
research purposes.
On the attached site map, trails are depicted to be established around the footprint of the
pond. The pond-side area is a thick area of fescue that is periodically mowed. It is
intended that these trails represent mowed paths. The paths will remain heavily vegetated
and only mowed at a higher frequency than the pasture. The purpose of the mowed paths
is to provide researchers, educators, and student's access to areas for better use of the
facilities. With respect to the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules, please include in the riparian rn id t `?'?
buffer authorization guidance statements as t nether these defined buffer ails may remain. .10
area.
If they are not permitted, they will be located outside
Office Use Only:
t' ID No
Form Version May 2002
04084
USACE Ac ion 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:
X Section 404 Permit X Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
X 401 Water Quality Certification
2. 'Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NW 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: ?
If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NC State Museum of Natural Science
Mailing Address: Walt Sturgeon, Assistant Director,
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-1029
Telephone Number: (919) 733-7450 Fax Number: (919) 733-1573
E-mail Address: Walter. stur eon ncmail.net
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:_
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:_
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
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: Green Environmental Education Center (C/O friends of the Museum)
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
A rox. 0.8 rd. mi. NW 'unction Blue Ride road on Reed Creek Road. stream feature is
located on left side of road near the Museum of Nat. Science's research facilities
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
UTM 17 706390E 3965655N (WGS84/NAD83)
(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): 38 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT to Richlands Creek, Class C,
NSW Waters
8. River Basin: Neuse River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http•//h2o enr state nc us/admin/maps/.)
Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
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The subject catchment is located in a pasture thickly vegetated with fescue Cattle no longer
have access to the pasture. The asture is dominated b fescue alon with t ical "old field"
successional plants that are returnin due to absence of ra nn ressures. Portions of the
pasture are periodically mowed.
The stream has been severely impacted from cattle. Near the stream on in the stream banks
are vertical devoid of vegetation in lace slou hin and erodin . The channel has incised
in excess of 8 to 10 feet and is over 20 feet wide near the origin ( a product of cattle).
9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Pond construction will include mechanical grading of uplands (track hoe etc.).
Please see the cover letter (It contains a detailed account of the overall project proposal. and
attached maps.
10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The North Carolina State Museum of Natural Science is proposing to build a pond at the
research facilities located along Reedy Creek Rd. The purpose of the pond is to support
ro rammatic environmental education efforts of the Museum and coincident research efforts
occurrin at the research facilities.
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.
N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
Note: There are no definite plans for future projects that will require a 404 permit. However it
is possible that a reenwa may be established on portions of the tract. It is unclear at this time
whether or what entity will pursue this matter.
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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 proposed dam footprint will result in 70 linear feet of stream impacts, 7000 sg ft. of riparian
buffer fill fill of zone 1 and 2 an d the and will flood 365 feet of stream.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
ma
di
i Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no) =Stream
N Type of Wetland*
cate on
n
(
N/A
__ .. ,_ ... .o , . 1;. 4-j tn- mf- .nhnnized clearine. Qrading, fill,
* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. rrnpauLs Ific Uu,, ?., u.? ••?• ••••••--- --• --______ _ _
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.p-ov.
*** 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: N/A -0
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number Type of Impact*
(indicate on map)
I Dam fill
2 Flooding
Length of
Impact Stream Name**
70 feet I UT to Richlands Cr
365 feet UT to Richlands Cr
Average Width Perennial or
of Stream Intermittent?
Before Impact leases eci
4 ft. Perennial
8 ft. Perennial
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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.eov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www topozone.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 435' (70 dam fill, 365
flooding)
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
e of Waterbody
T
Open Water Impact
Site Number
dicate on ma)
i
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) yp
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
(
n
N/A
:-_,..ao 1-0 - not li mited to: fill. excavation, dredging,
List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. nnpncw A„-,-, ..
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): x uplands x stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): The pond will be constructed by the creation of an
earthen in stream dam and some associated excavation of the pond footprint to uplands.
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): Education and Research
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:approx. 1 ac
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
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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.
The dam location and pond size is minimized such that the first order stream habitat coursing
downstream from the proposed and dam is protected and available for future education and
research activities. In addition to minimizin the size of the first order stream to flooded the
dam placement and pond creation is expected to abate the continued down cutting of the channel
and conveyance of sediment to downstream waters.
It should also be noted that the cows have been removed from the pasture and the catchment is
stable with a thick herbaceous vegetative cover. Since the exclusion of cattle, typical "old field"
successional plants are retuning. As such during construction communication and coordination
with the contractor as well use of exclusion fencin will be use to minimize the amount of land
disturbance beyond that necessary to build the 12ond .
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/strmaide.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
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description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
See attached Cover letter containing the following items 1) Introduction, 2) proposed
impacts, 3 miti ation 4 ri arian areas and access trails
Attachments: stream origin determination vicini ma and dam construction detail and
site map.
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
(919) 733-5208 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
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o enr stat-,.nc.u;/wm/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 x (Note: funding by "Friends of the Museum")
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 (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No x
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,
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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 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify Yes Neuse )?
Yes x 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.
Required
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Miti atiot
1 4200 3 N/A
N/A
2 2800 1.5
Total 7000 sq ft N/A
* Zone I 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.
Buffer mitigation is not required. The riparian buffer will be reestablished around the pond
footprint.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing
orand derp to prof ct surface alwaters acreage
and wetlands
Discuss stormwater controls proposed
downstream from the property.
No additional impervious surface are proposed with construction of the pond.
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.
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XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No x
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No x
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).
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Applicant/ nt's S' ature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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