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State of North Carolina C(OPY
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources y1_U*rj FA
Division of Environmental Management A4 •
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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February 28, 1996
Alle«hany County
DEM Project T 960109
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
U. S. Dept. of Interior
Blue Ridge Parkway
400 BB&T Buildin,
One Pack Square
Asheville. NC 28801
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval to place till ulateriad in ().1 acres of wetlands or waters for the pulTlose of
?[ahilizin« <t strewn hank at SR 114; and SR 1145. as You described in your application dated 5
February 1906. After reviewin, your application. have decided that this fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 2665, This cenification allows you to use Nationwide Permit
Number 13 when it is issued by the (:'o1T)s of Enginecrs.
This approval is only valid for the Purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you rlw% he rcLluired to send us a new application. For this
approval to be valid, you must follow the condition. listed in the attached certification. Slreaun•banks
from SR 114; to Western fence line over Meadow Fork Creek shall be planted with alder. At site #7.
wetlands shall he re-established by installing, a loL, check dawn. In addition, you should
federal, state or local permits before you go ahead y:ith your project. ? et aunt' other
If you do not accept any of the conditions of llis certification, you may ask tier aul adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearin_ send
a written petition which contorllls to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office
of Administrative Hearings, P.(.). Box 27417, Raleign
conditions are final and binding Lh. N.C. -7611 7447. This certification and its
unless you ask for a heau'ing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. 11' you have a[l\• questions, please telephone .lobo Uc»nev at 919-733-1780.
Attachlllent
cc: Will" ing(oil District Corps of Engiuerrs
C'01Tls of Engineers Raleigh Field (.)ft3ce
WinsUln-Sallenn DEM Regional Oftlce
Mr. John Donley
Central Files
Sincerel?,
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Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd.,
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
960109.1tr
Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX h 733-959
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0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commiss?i?n1
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-339 Q
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director j
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Thomas, Permit Coordinator
Raleigh Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
FROM: Joe H. Mickey, Jr., Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program pdglnal signed by
Joe Mickey
DATE: May 23, 1999
SUBJECT: Review of an application by Mr. Billy Shepard and the National Park Service to restore
eroding streambanks and improve trout habitat in Meadow Fork, Alleghany County.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), on behalf of Mr. Billy Shepard
and the National Park Service is requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The
NCWRC has developed the information provided by the applicants and we have conducted numerous
sites visits during 1998 and 1999. These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the
Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat.
401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
This project will impact Meadow Fork, which is NCWRC Designated Public Mountain Trout
Water managed as Hatchery Supported. However, the stream does support wild brown and brook trout.
The NCWRC, on behalf of the applicants, is proposing to restore proper dimension, pattern and profile to
approximately 480 linear feet of Meadow Fork through bank stabilization and relocation.
As project sponsors, the project is designed to improve stream condition through bank
stabilization, improve trout habitat, and restore the riparian zone along 4200 LF of stream bank (both
banks) through livestock exclusion. Based on the information submitted with this application, we do not
believe this project will cause significant effects to waters supporting trout. Therefore, we do not object
to the project as proposed provided the following conditions are implemented during construction:
instream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the
brown and brook trout spawning season of October 15 through March 31 to protect the egg and
fry stages of trout from off-site sedimentation during construction.
The new channel design specifications will be calculated from field measurements of an
unimpacted section of stream (reference reach).
Floodplain integrity will be maintained or improved during construction.
Bankfull dimensions, stream width, and pool-riffle ratios will match reference reach conditions.
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5. Point bars in the relocated channel should have a 5%-10% slopes.
6. Substrate in the relocated channel should match that of the existing stream.
7. Stream banks, especially the outside of meanders, will be properly sloped and protected by
root wads, J-hook vanes, cross vanes or bank cover logs.
8. The top 7.6 cm of sod should be saved during channel construction and replanted along the
disturbed streambanks as instant vegetation.
9. Disturbed areas will be seeded and mulched immediately following construction.
10. Existing woody riparian vegetation (alders) along the channel to be filled should be saved
and replanted along the new channel.
11. All work on the relocated channel (except placement of some instream structures) should be
completed before water is diverted into it.
12. Fish from the old channel will be relocated by NCWRC personnel before filling of the
channel.
13. Livestock will be fenced from the relocated stream in order to restore riparian zone integrity,
except at livestock crossings.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/366-2982.
cc: John Dorney, DWQ
DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APFLION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
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1. OWNERS NAME: P. o. f /"xI // /?I y.u?``Q -S0ri?,5 /V L ?L % y
a"/Y)r ?OKI C??rv-y, IvwkONni?{nai4- SBr1,47- /uC Jj /??•-`ic.,ul
2. MAILING ADDRESS: S5-80 Sk1 &L M,11 /U ?3/?'?yiw• l2c?c-? /VG- 'd'GoS
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
S (? a? C l?. ? ryl N 1°5
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOnE) 336 3Sy-?/7?S (WORK) : 3,9 - J Fs' 7s'91
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Jam rn;?t?? w? c-
I S S T ?N C7?v?fj?yc?li /!'G* / 464e°_ kc-,i AJ G_ o? tlC,'J (o ????' o
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Aiigfi lnc??.,? NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: ?cw ?p srO?"?!"?5
SUBDIVISION NAME:
1
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: M eo-d oLy ror L
RIVER BASIN: _L e
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ NO [ ] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
Meow Forlt? 5 1)CLO&c "F?t°si?,.?aCed P•xbli? Mo ?ai•v T?a? u?e. i bgM CT,-
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF CO TAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ ] NO [
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 40 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [N? NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION) : Coe Ac-+;c,.y 1 10 /Uo /9960/99/
13EM Pro3e?l- No. 1,60109
8b. ARE ADDITIO AL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [? NO [ ] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
pQjj' r'o?ya-L ?m.vcC si-y-?? la ZC?tiow wOy Y? p,. 4e- teg-iry-tJ a4
o4e-" S,/P_5 i.y fJle ii?ic?y /??a¢.vc?s oN S?c? s o ?r
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9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:
30
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
Ie55 Dos"
2
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.10 EXCAVATION: Dr??
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: Q sI?
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION) :
LENGTH BEFORE: 418 O FT AFTER: V30 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours) : FT
WIDTH AFTER:
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: ?ACIQ©' PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: ?'Acau. stsh?`izm-/oo.? rc°?°sbv l.?isK di.ln•twsion? ?oa-f?evw
?90'
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? A JA
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY):
P I a.ux s oLi4 o, -(A eA-
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: ?lP Slz?rn- s ??^ di ?^ .vsio.v 4d? 16a-VN'
?o r-t7 I i? ?i c/ 'rte I o c r,?tt ?U o 1 90 i .? s !nom 6 ." L r_ZC ?/ ?y a ?r O 01t-?? 11
tk.V- ell
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS):
5 tLA. r b XIA C. d -? S t v v ec?w? o Yom tt-j l L O C -e- c4_"- d CAYL N S 12 1Xc-l-IYL °c eJ
o-? doss u?.es S-?n.od? u?wes r- ???? w?.ds Co?st?rcr?r!io?v o,E
Lt N ? lrtJ ? `?D ? c. Lt, a? H dt .c ? w • !'/ ?? `c? r ? ? ??iti, O •? ??d ? d ? d ??
G I a-GtK v C
15. YOU_ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR-NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NM FS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE-PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT
IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAYBE-AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: (ATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU AREAEQUIRED--TO--CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC_ P- ESERIIAT-I-ON-OFFICER
--- -
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES --SHEET) REGARDINGTHE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERT IES-I-N-fifiE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE--PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) L D? IVo•?io?vu-L ?"?-fit- Serv?c?/l3lu? R.Ly? Pa-_ ,.) /Al
YES [ NO (] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO [r.]/
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [I NO
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].

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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26,
29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR
INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH P_ COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
S o ! ? t t ' t a ? ??. IQ I t o A^ S
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? A IA
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
OWNER'S/AGENT' SIGNATURE
DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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Meadow Fork Trout Habitat Improvement and Streambank Stabilization
Project, Shepard and Blue Ridge Parkway Reach
Alleghany County, NC
Project Need:
A section of Meadow Fork located on property owned by Mr. Billy Shepard and the
National Park Service/Blue Ridge Parkway has been identified as needing bank stabilization and
livestock exclusion. Meadow Fork through this area has several severely eroding banks and very
little woody riparian zone vegetation. These problems have resulted in loss of land, increased
stream sedimentation and thermal pollution. Streambank erosion is a direct result of removal of
riparian vegetation along the stream for conversion to pasture. Continual grazing of the riparian
zone has maintained a grass/forb community along the streambanks, which has accelerated
streambank erosion at several locations.
Goals and Objectives:
The overall goal of this work is to improve the habitat value of the stream as follows:
• Reestablish stream dimension, pattern and profile through impacted reach
• Stabilize eroding streambanks and reduce sedimentation
• Improve trout habitat
• Exclude livestock from the stream
• Reestablish a minimum 20 foot riparian buffer (both banks) along the stream
• Improve aesthetics
Location:
This project is located in Alleghany County, NC on lands owned by Mr. Billy Shepard
and the National Park Service. The site is located adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway at the
junction of SR 1145 and SR 1143 approximately 2.0 miles north of NC 18.
Project Length:
Instream work: 480 linear feet (If)
Site 1. 1901f (see attached plan)
Site 2. 180 if (see attached plan)
Site 3. 601f (see attached plan)
Site 4. 50 if (see attached plan)
Fencing: 4144 if (20721f each bank)
Conceptual Design and Construction:
Based on the existing condition survey and comparison with a stable reference reach located
below the project site, Meadow Fork at this location is moving towards instability through
accelerated streambank erosion. This project is a combination of streambank stabilization (290
If) and full-scale natural channel reconstruction (190 If). Existing channel conditions and design
specifications are included. A hydraulic track hoe with a hydraulic thumb and backhoe with
bucket will be used to complete the installation.
Streambank stabilization and channel reconstruction will consist of the following procedures.
1. The relocated channel and bank stabilization sites will be based on reference reach data to
reestablish proper dimension, pattern and profile.
2. Sod mats will be salvaged from construction sites and stockpiled for later placement
along relocated and repaired stream banks.
3. The relocated channel will be completed in the dry and the banks will be stabilized with
sod mats before water is diverted into it.
4. Before the old channel is filled, fish will be collected by electrofishing for transfer into
the new channel.
5. Banks will be graded to include a bankfull bench and 1:1.5 to 2:1 streambank slopes.
6. Cross-rock vanes, rock vanes, J-hook rock vanes and J-hook vanes/root wads will be
installed to stabilize eroding banks, reduce bank sheer stress, and create fish habitat.
7. Reshape point bars to proper slope to maintain flows and sediment transport.
8. Plant native trees, shrubs and ground cover that will stabilize streambanks, shade the
stream, and provide wildlife cover and food.
9. Fence livestock from the stream to reestablish riparian zone vegetation and construct one
or two livestock crossings. Fencing will be placed an average distance of 20' from the
top of each bank.
Estimated Costs:
• Rock/root wads $1000
• Construction $3000
• Seed/mulch $ 100
• Fencing $1100 (posts, wire, brace boards)
• Livestock crossing(s) $ 800
Total $6000
Prepared by:
Joe Mickey, Jr.
NCWRC
Habitat Conservation Program
336/366-2982
Reference Reach, Impacted Reach and Proposed Reach Data Summary
Basin: New
Watershed: Meadow Fork
Drainage Area (Sq. mi.) 4.4
Discharge 230 cfs (from NC/TN Drainage Area chart)
Stream Type C4
Channel Dimension Reference
Reach
(riffle) X-section
C
(riffle) X-section
B
(pool) X-section
A
(pool) Proposed
Reach
Bankfull Width (Wbkf) 21.5' 37' 47' 23' 26-31
Mean Depth (Dbkf) 2.1' 1.1' 2.5' 2.3' 1.7-2.3
Bankfull X-section Area
(Abkf) (sq. ft.) 46 40.1 57.7 42 52-62
Width/Depth Ratio
(Wbkf/dbkf) 10 33 18.8 10 12-18
Maximum Depth (dbkf) 3.5' 2' 2.5' 2' 21- 3'
Width of Flood-Prone Area
(Wfpa) 100' 100'+ 1001+ 1001+ 100'-150'
Entrenchment Ratio (ER)
(Wfpa/Wbkf) 4.7 2.7+ 2.1 4.3+ >2.2
Water Surface Slope 0.006 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.004
Channel Sinuosity (K) 1.274 1.14 1.14 1.14 1.2-1.4
Valley Slope 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003
Channel Materials
Sand 31.6% D16 0.75mm
Gravel 42.2% D35 5.0 mm
Cobble 22.4% D50 20mm
Boulder 1.9% D84 92mm
Bedrock 1.9% D95 >185mm

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Site 2: Meadow Fork Restoration Project, Shepard Property, Alleghany County
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Note: Work at this site is for maintenance of a site completed on July 13, 1996, CUC
Action ID No. 199601991, that failed two weeks later during a 10" rain event. One.1-hook
vane is being proposed in combination with the one existing root wad that survived the
flood. Two new rock vanes are also being proposed to protect eroding banks and improve
trout habitat. Stream banks will be re-slopped. Actual work in the stream will total
approximately 60 linear feet (LF) for installation of the.J-hook vanes. Installation of these
vanes will help protect approximately 110 LF of eroding stream bank.
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Note: Work at this site is for maintenance of a site completed on July 13, 1996, COO
Action ID No. 199601991. Three.1-hook vanes are being proposed to enhance past
stabilization methods (root wads and bank logs) and improve trout habitat. Stream banks
will be re-slopped above existing structures.
Actual work in the stream will total approximately So linear feet (LF) for installation of the
J-hook vanes. Installation of these vanes will help protect approximately 135 LF of stream
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Streamside Seeding Specifications
The work shall consist of preparing the area, furnishing and placing seed. sprigs. mulch. fertilizer.
inoculate. soil amendments and anchoring mulch in the designated areas as specified: streambanks. access
areas and other areas disturbed by construction activities.
Seedbed Preparation
On sites where equipment can be operated safely the seedbed shall be adequately loosened and smoothed.
Disking or cultipacking or both may be necessary. On sites where equipment cannot operate safely. the
seedbed shall be prepared by hand scarifying to provide a roughened surface so that seed will stay in place.
If seeding is done immediately following construction, seedbed preparation may not be required except on
compacted, polished or freshly cut areas.
Fertilizing
Evenly distribute lime and fertilizer over the area to be seeded. Uniformly mix lime and fertilizer into the
top 3 inches of the soil. Where surface materials are predominately gravel and/or cobble.. no incorporation
is required. Apply lime and fertilizer according to soil test results or at the following rates.
Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
Lime 50-100 lbs. 1-2 tons
10-10-10 Fertilizer 9-12 lbs. 4-500 lbs.
Seeding
Temporarv Seeding - Use where needed for erosion and pollution control. when permanent
vegetation cannot be established due to planting season and where temporary ground cover is needed to
allow native or woody vegetation to become established
Fall. Winter. Spring Seeding Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
Oats 2 lbs. 3 bu.
Rye 3 lbs. 2-3 bu.
Summer Seeding
Sudangrass 1 lb. 35-45 lbs.
Bros;ntop Millet 1 lb. 30-40 lbs.
Permanent Seeding - Use in combination with woody plantings on the upslope side of the riparian
planting. Spring planting time is ideal for native perennial warm season gr,: ;se,. These grasses should be
used when enhancing wildlife habitat is a goal of the riparian planting. Spring planted seed should be
treated with a cold wet chill process to maximize germination. Fall plantings should be planted with a
lightly soNN-cd cool season annual to hold the soil and do not need the wet chill process. Onut fertilizer
when establishing native grasses
Fall. Spring Seeding
Tall Fescue
-Native warm season grasses-
Big. Little or Broomsedge Bluestem
Eastern Gamma Grass or Switchgrass
Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
1 lb. 50 lbs.
.2 lbs. PLS (pure live seed) 5 lbs. PLS
lb. PLS 10 lbs. PLS
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Mulching should be performed within 48 hours of seeding. Grain straw mulch should be applied on seeded
areas at a rate of 3 bales per 1000 square feet or 1.5 tons per acre. Apply mulch uniformly. Anchor mulch
with a mulch crimper. asphalt tackifier or appropriate mulch netting.
Streamside Woody Vegetation Establishment
This work consist of securing and planting permanent woody vegetation using booth rooted and tinrooted stock.
Care and Handling
Planting stock should be stored in a cool moist environment or heeled in. Roots of bareroot stock shall be kept
moist during planting operations. Container or potted stock shall be kept moist at all times.
Site Preparation
On recently graded sites use temporary seedings, anchored mulch or erosion control fabrics to provide surface
protection until woody vegetation becomes established. Sod may be killed by non-selective herbicides the year
previous to planting stock (follow all federal, state and local regulations in the use of herbicides). When hand
planting; scalp an area at least 3 feet in diameter and 2-4 inches deep. Place plant in the center of the scalped
area. On sites where equipment cannot be operated safely and there are concerns about potential erosion use a
non-selective herbicide to kill vegetation in a 36 inch wide circle or 36 inch wide strip and plant in the center of
the killed vegetation. If the site is a row crop site, reasonably free of weeds, plant stock in the stubble without
prior preparation. Sites with undesirable brush will need initial treatments to facilitate planting and follow-up
treatments to prevent reencroachment.
Planting
Plant rooted stock in a vertical position with the root collar approximately % inch below the soil surface. The
planting trench or hole must be deep enough and wide enough to permit roots to spread out and down without J-
rooting. Insert dormant cuttings to the depth required to reach adequate soil moisture, leaving 2 to 3 buds above
ground. After planting pack soil around each plant firmly to remove air pockets.
Plant List
Plant T?es/Heights
Shnibs, less than 10
Feet in height
Shnbs and trees from
10 to 25 feet in height
Plant to Plant Spacing Plant List
# Per Acre
4Per 1000 Sq. Ft.
3 to 6 feet *Buttonbush, *4'Bankers' Dwarf Willow
1210-4840 *Elderberry, Highbush Blueberry.
28-110 Hazelnut
6 to 8 feet Alder, Deciduous Holly, Crabapple,
680-1742 Red Chokeberry, *Silky Dogwood,
15-28 *Silky Willow, Spicebush,
*9'Streamco' Willow, Serviceberry,
Washington Hawthorne
Trees greater than 25 8 to 12 feet Black Cherry, *Black Willow,
Feet in height 302-680 Green Ash, Red Maple, River Birch
7-15 Sycamore, Yellow Poplar
NOTES: * = Plants suitable for use as dormant cuttings, space cuttings 1.5-2.5 feet apart, 160-
445 cuttings per 1000 sq. ft. or 6970-19360 cuttings per acre,
4 = Non-native plants; Plants listed in bold have wildlife value
POLLUTION CCNTROL
SCOPE
The work shall consist of installing measures or performing work to
control erosion and minimize the production of sediment and other
pollutants to water and air during construction operations.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES AND WORKS
The measures and works shall include, but are not limited to, the
following:
The excavation and moving of soil materials shall be scheduled so
that the smallest possible areas will be unprotected from erosion,
for the shortest time feasible.
Seeding to protect disturbed areas.
Mulching to provide temporary protection of scil surfaces from
erosion.
Diversions to divert water away from work areas and to collect
runoff from work areas for treatment and safe disposition. These
works are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored t:c
its original state when they are no longer needed or permanent
measures are installed.
Sediment basins to settle and filter out sediment from e:cding
areas to protect properties and streams below the construction
site. These works are temporary and shall be removed and the area
restored to its original state when they are no longer needed or
permanent measures are installed.
Straw bale filters or geotextile sediment fences to trap sediment
from areas of limited runoff. Sediment filters shall be properly
anchored to prevent erosion under them. These works are temporary
and shall be removed and the area restored to its original state
when they are no longer needed or permanent measures are
installed.
Waterways for the safe disposal of runoff from fields, diversions
and other structures or measures. These works are temporary and
shall be removed and the area restored to its original state when.
they are no longer needed or permanent measures are installed.
MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL, AND RESTORATION
All pollution control measures and works shall be
adequately maintained in a functional condition as long as
needed during the construction operation. All temporary
measures shall be removed and the site restored to as
nearly original conditions as practicable.
Action ID. 199601991 GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND County NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner/Agent U.S. Department of the Interior. Blue Ridge Parkway - Robert Cherry
Address 400 BB&T Building, One Pack Square Asheville North Carolina 28801
Telephone No. 704 295-7591
Size and Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.) Blue Ridge Parkway
property located near the intersection of S R 1143 & S R 1145, adjacent to Meadow Fork Creek
& an unnamed tributary of Meadow Fork Creek near Laurel Springs in Alleghany Count
North Carolina
Description of Activity
Proposed trout water habitant improvement project that would result in approximately 0.05 acres
of impacts to the jurisdictional waters of Meadow Fork Creek. This work is subject to
compliance with attached recommendations of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission.
X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Section 404 and Section 10.
GP 20 Nationwide Permit Number.
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above
may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal
action.
This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve
the undersigned permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or
riate State and local agencies
local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact 7
before beginning work.
Regulatory Project Manager Signature
Date Feb , 26. 1996 Exp
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEER
WILMINGTON DISTRICT O V
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SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.