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Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Dept. of Environment and Natural Reso ces
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinat
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: March 27, 2002
SUBJECT: Review of a 401 Application for City of Morganton Walking and Biking Trail,
Unnamed Tributaries to Catawba River, DWQ 020404, Burke County
The applicant is requesting 401 Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality for stream crossings for recreational trails. The NCWRC has reviewed
information provided by the applicant, and field biologists on our staff are familiar with habitat
values of the project area. 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).
Please be advised that we previously commented on this project to the US Army Corps of
Engineers. Generally, we recommend that culverts 48" or larger should be buried approximately
1' into the streambed. Culverts less than 48 inches in diameter should be buried to a depth equal
to or greater than 20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage.
It is our understanding from discussions with the City of Morganton's consulting
engineer that one of these crossings will occur adjacent to a North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) right-of-way and that an associated NCDOT culvert will be replaced in
the near future. We further understand that the NCDOT and the City of Morganton will
coordinate their respective projects so that improved aquatic life passage will be provided.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any
questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Attachments: USACOE Memo of November 26, 2001
USACOE Memo of December 13, 2001
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Tim Smith, USACOE
Asheville Field Office Original S
by J. R. U.ti
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: December 13, 2001
SUBJECT: City of Morganton, Catawba River Greenway Culvert Installation,
Unnamed Tributaries to Catawba River, Burke County
The City of Morganton proposes to install two additional stream crossings for Section II
of the Catawba River Greenway. These comments are provided in accordance with the
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667d) and the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1
through 113A-10; NCAC 25).
The City of Morganton proposes install a 52-foot long 66" CSP and a 30-foot long 84"
CSP on separate streams in order to complete Section II of the Greenway. Total impacts
will be 82 linear feet of stream (two unnamed tributaries of the Catawba River).
We will not object to the project provided that the following conditions are implemented
to provide aquatic life passage and to maintain stream geomorphology
The culverts should be sized large enough to be placed 12" below streambed grade.
Floodplain benching should be maintained above and below the pipes. No freefalling
or damming of stream waters should occur on either end of the pipes upon project
completion. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream and floodplain above
and below the pipes should not be modified. Natural streambed materials should be
allowed to re-establish the base flow channel through the pipes.
2. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does not
contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's water
chemistry and causing a fish kill.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
Catawba River Greenway Section II 2 December 13, 2001
3. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel
in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
4. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
maintained until project completion. The use of riprap should be minimized to the
extent practicable so as not to modify the channel or floodplain benching. No riprap
fill should occur within the main stream channel. Work should be done in the dry to
the extent possible.
5. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil
within 10 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control.
We encourage the use of onsite vegetation and natural materials for streambank
stabilization.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project during the early
planning stages. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me
at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Jeffrey W. Brittain, PE, TGS Engineers
Mr. Jeffrey W. Brittain, PE, VP
TGS Engineers
146 West Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Tim Smith, USACOE
Asheville Field Office
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FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator Original Si
Habitat Conservation Program by J. R. Lii
DATE: November 26, 2001
SUBJECT: City of Morganton, Catawba River Greenway Culvert Installation,
Unnamed Tributary to Catawba River, Burke County
These comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (G. S. 113A-1 through I I3A-10; NCAC 25). The City of
Morganton proposes to extend an existing corrugated metal pipe (CMP) with a 54-inch
CMP. It appears that proposed stream impacts will be 51 linear feet to an unnamed
tributary of the Catawba River.
The existing CMP is a hanging culvert. We will not object to the project provided that
the following conditions are implemented to encourage aquatic life passage and maintain
stream geomorphology
The hanging culvert needs to be removed. The replacement culvert should be sized
large enough to be placed 12" below streambed grade. Floodplain benching should
be maintained above and below the CMP. No freefalling or damming of stream
waters should occur on either end of the CMP upon project completion. The
dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream and floodplain above and below the
CMP should not be modified. Natural streambed materials should be allowed to re-
establish the base flow channel through the CMP.
2. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does not
contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's water
chemistry and causing a fish kill.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 9 Fax: [phone]
Catawba River Greenway Section Il 2 November 26,2001
3. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel
in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
4. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
maintained until project completion. The use of riprap should be minimized to the
extent practicable so as not to modify the channel or floodplain benching. No riprap
fill should occur within the main stream channel.
5. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil
within 10 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control.
We encourage the use of onsite vegetation and natural materials for streambank
stabilization.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project during the early
planning stages. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me
at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Jeffrey W. Brittain, PE, TGS Engineers
Mr. Jeffrey W. Brittain, PE, VP
TGS Engineers
146 West Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
F `NATF
\O?? 9QG Michael F. Easley
Governor
Oj William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
j Department of Environment and Natural Resources
4 Y Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Division of Water Quality
April 10, 2002
DWQ# 02-0404
Burke County
Lee Anderson
City of Morganton
P.O. Box 3448
Morganton, NC, 28680
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Catawba River Buffer Rules
Dear Mr. Anderson:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill in 206 linear feet of perennial streams -
in order to construct five greenway crossings at the Catawba River Greenway in Burke County, as you described in your
application received by the Division of Water Quality on March 18, 2002. After reviewing your application, we have decided
that this fill is covered by General Water Quarry Cer?ufication Numbers 3375, which can be viewed on our web site at
.http-*//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. This Cerfficat?on allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 14 when issued by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This approval is also valid for the Catawba River Mainstem and Lake Buffer Protection
Rule (15A NCAC 2B .0243). In addition, you shouid gat any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with
your project including (but not limited to) Stern, &nt and Erosion Control,,Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water
Supply Watershed regulations. Also this aplzova) will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification.
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 in writing and you mk y be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be green a copy ref die Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total wedarud fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2Y..0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification
If you do not accept any of the conc5fecs of J?s certi-Mical' , you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive was let-19 -to ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina Gener- Sties to # e Offlce of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh,
N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its- ccntxrs ar oral and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of Ur- EKAsaon &f Water Quarity under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have
any questions, please telephone Jim Reid in mx.Asteville Regional Office at 828-251-6208 or Cyndi Karoly in our Central
Office at 919-733-9721_
Attachments
Sincerely,
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cc: Corps of Engineers Asheville Regul j Find t
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
Jeffrey Brittain, 145 West Parker Road, Moon, NC, 28655
020404
North Carolina Division of Wawrotmrity, 433 Vretfands G crt unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, RaW-gk !tC 2TFa-;E50 (1Aa&,g Address)
2321 Crabtree Btvd_, Raleigh, PC 276Y_2Cj gxca kn)
919-733-1786 (phone). 919-7'..3-17 ' ( xY sa 1R ?rsfa-fe nc?rs/ncwetlands/
MEMORANDUM
TO:
John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact:
WQ Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT:
WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Morganton Greenway County Burke
Project Number 02 0404 County2
Recvd From APP Region Asheville
Received Date 3/18/02 Recvd By Region 3/25/2002
Project Type commercial
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. supp. Basin Req. Req.
14 F- O Y O N 11 (37) wSIII B & CA 30,831. F_ 124.00 206.00' F-
CBR F_- O Y O N ?F_-F-F_- 30,831. F-
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet

Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N
Recommendation: QQ Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 35 45 34 Longitude (ddmmss) 81 42 20
Comments:
Greenway request ender Project # 02.0404 is at two cites and icludes culverting in 5 different
streame Total c lyerting is 206 feat Stream segments are in a hiuhJh y developed and impacted
area; the proposed cuAverting is not expected to mead 1Yeably deteriorate any of the 5 unnamed
tributaries Issuance of certification is recommended
cc: Regional Office Page Number 1
Central Office
145 West Parker Road
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
. Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.tgsengineers.com
December 12, 2001
TGS Mr. Tim Smith
E N G I N E E R S Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
r7 151 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Description: Morganton, NC - Proposed Section H of the Catawba
River Greenway, E-3814 Burke County
Re: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit for Pipe Crossing
Dear Mr. Chapin:
FILE COPY
Please find enclosed, one (1) copy of the completed Application for Permit To Excavate or Fill
for the second phase of the project captioned above as requested. Please provide us with your
comments at your earliest, convenience.
By copy of this letter, we are forwarding a copy of this permit application to the North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission for their comments.
If you have any questions, please call.
Best Regards,
TGS ENGINEERS
Jeffrey W. Brittain, P.E.
Project Engineer
Enclosures
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Cc: Lee Anderson - Director of Community Development, City of Morganton
Ron Linville - Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC
Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing
1. Checkpll of the approval(s) requested for this project:
F1 Section 10 Permit
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 41A
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is
not required, check here: F1
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: E]
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Ci of Morganton
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3448
Morganton, NC 28680
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: landersonAhci.net
2. Agent 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: TGS Engineers
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address: 145 West Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
Telephone Number: (828) 4374681 Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: jbrittain0 t sengineers.com
Section 404 Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification
?
Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
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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: Morganton Greenwav
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 179416737408 & 270409153337
4. Location
County: Burke Nearest Town:_ Morganton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
See Permit 1 of 7 and 3 of 7
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
(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. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Vacant wooded land and National Forest Service
7. Property size (acres): 198 acres & 24 acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Catawba River
9. River Basin: Catawba River
(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.ne.us/admin/mVs/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Walk and Bike Path
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project:
Bulldozer, Backhoe, Compactor
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project:
Vacant wooded land and National Forest Service (Nurseryl
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.
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:
N/A
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.
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1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary inpacts. 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 hgp://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g.,, freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
1 66" CSP 52 UT to Catawba River 2' Perennial
2 84" CSP 30 UT to Catawba River 2' Perennial

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not linited 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.uses.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.lMzone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams ow'site: 82
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3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name Waterbod?
)
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
1 Fill 0.012 UT to Catawba River UT
2 Fill 0.001 UT to Catawba River UT

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredgicg,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. 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
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.
There is only 0.013 acres of unavoidable impact required for construction. There are no
other feasible alternatives.
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.
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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.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at hft://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mo/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
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IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes Q' No El
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 g
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA fi al approval letter.
Yes ? No [?] 1?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
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. V
Yes ? No H? 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.
Zone* s ufinpct are feet Multiplier
Required
Mitigation
1 0 3 0
2 0 1.5 0
Total 0 0
Zone I extends out 3U feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone Z extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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 (DWQ Only)
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.
There is no existing impervious acreage and the proposed is less than 2% of the total area of the
plates of land. There are no storm water controls due to the minimal impact of the site.
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
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.
None
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DW Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit pplication?
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).
No
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A hcant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 'n20 20 ? 04,
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, ease enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing tN tit
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this !12A?, MA
? Section 404 Permit 2Q0?
Section 10 Permit
WETIR?vOS GCUP
401 Water Quality Certification .,.
_ 4'„ 1Tt:? QUr?UTY SECTIO;
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: N/A
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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: City of Morganton
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3448
Morganton, NC 28680
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: landerson(@ci.morganton.nc.us
2. Agent 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: TGS Engineers
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address: 145 West Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: jbrittainna,tgsengineers.com
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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: Morganton Greenway
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 179416737408 & 270409153337
4. Location
County: Burke Nearest Town: Morganton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
See Permits 1 of 7 3 of 7 and 3 of 6
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
(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. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Vacant wooded land and National Forest Service
7. Property size (acres): 198 acres & 24 acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Catawba River
9. River Basin: Catawba River
(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.ne.us/admin/maps/.)
Page 6 of 12
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Walk and Bike Path
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project:
Bulldozer, Backhoe, Compactor
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project:
Vacant wooded land and National Forest Service (Nursery)
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.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application:
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. 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.
Page 7 of 12
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***

* 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 Agencys (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 bgp://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
1 of 2 66" CSP 52 UT to Catawba River 2' Perennial
2 of 2 84" CSP 30 UT to Catawba River 2' Perennial
1 of 1 54" CMP 42 UT to Catawba River 2' Perennial

* 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.usQs.gov. Several intemet 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/` 124
Page 8 of 12
3. Open Water Impacts, including L/Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact

Site Number
indicate on ma
*
Type of Impact* Area of

Impact
acres
Name of Waterbody

(if applicable) Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
1 of 1 Fill 0.012 UT to Catawba River UT
2 of 2 Fill 0.001 UT to Catawba River UT
1 of 1 Fill 0.023 UT to Catawba River UT

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. 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
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.
There is onlv 0.036 acres of unavoidable impact reauired for construction. There are no
other feasible alternatives.
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.
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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.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at htt p: /h2o.enr.state.nc.uL--p/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
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IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
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 M
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
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 V
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.
Zone* s uImpact are feet) Multiplier Mitigation
1 0 3 0
2 0 1.5 0
Total 0 0
* 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.
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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 (DWQ Only)
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.
There is no existing impervious acreage and the proposed is less than 2% of the total area of the
plates of land. There are no storm water controls due to the minimal impact of the site.
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
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.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No V?l
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
I-tn
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).
Applicant/Agent's Signature I Daie
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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145 West Parker Road
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.tgsengineers.com
October 15, 2001
TGS Mr. Steve Chapin, PSS
E N G I N E E R S Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
M7 151 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Description: Morganton, NC - Proposed Section II of the Catawba
River Greenway, E-3814 Burke County
Re: Permit for Pipe Crossing
Dear Mr. Chapin:
FILE
Please find enclosed, one (1) copy of the completed Application for Permit To Excavate or Fill
for the project captioned above as requested. Please provide us with your comments at your
earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please call.
Best Regards,
TGS ENGINEERS
" /3?
Jeffrey W. Bnttain, P.E.
Corporate Vice President
Enclosures
Cc: Lee Anderson - Director of Community Development, City of Morganton
APPLICATION
FOR
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Det of Administration State of North Carolina Department of the Army
R 14612) Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Corps of Engineers Wilmington District
(GS 113-29, 143-215.3(a)(1),143-215.3(c), 113A-118) (33 CFR 209 320-3i9)
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank.
1. Applicant Information
A. Name City of Morganton
B. Address P.O. Box 3448
Morganton, NC 28680
11. Location of Proposed Project.
A. County Burke
B. 1. City, town, community or landmark Morganton
2. Is proposed work within city limits? Yes X No _
C. Creek, river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project.
Catawba River
III. Description of Project
A. 1. Maintenance of existing project N/A 2. New Work Walk & Bike Path
B. Purpose of excavation or fill
1. Access channel N/A length N/A width N/A depth N/A
2. Boat basin N/A length N/A width N/A depth N/A
3. Fill area Yes length 51 Ft. width 22 Ft. depth 16 Ft.
4. Other N/A length N/A width NIA depth N/A
C. 1. Bulkhead length N/A Average distance waterward of MHW N/A
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material) 54 inch CMP
D. Fill (total for project)
1. Cubic yards 580 2. Type of material Select Backfill (Soil)
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also VI A)
1. Cubic yards 580 2. Type of material Select Backfill (Soil)
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Construction Equipment
A. Does the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes _ No X
B. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes- No _X
C. Disposal Area
1. Location N/A
2. Do you claim title in disposal area? N/A
D. Fill material source if fill is to be trucked in N/A
E. How will excavated material be entrapped and erosion controlled? Class I ft Rap & Temp Silt Fence
F. Type of equipment to be used Bulldozer, Backhoe. Compactor
G. Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? If yes, explain N/A
V. Intended Use of Project Area (Describe)
A. 1. Private N/A
2. Commercial N/A
3. Housing Development or Industrial N/A
4. Other Public Walk & Bike Path
B. 1. Lot size(s) 198 Acres
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water N/A
3. Soil type and texture Sandy Silty Clay
4. Type of building facilities or structures None
5. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing N/A Planned N/A
Describe N/A
6. Land Classification (circle one) DEVELOPED TRANSITIONAL COMMUNI RURAL
CONSERVATION OTHER (See CAMA Local Land Use Plan Synopsis)
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water Quality
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes X No`
B. 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes - No X
2. Type of discharge N/A
3. Location of discharge N/A
VII. Present rate of shoreline erosion (if known) N/A
VIII. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army Corps of Engineers or State permits for work in
project area, if applicable None Known
IX. Length of time required to complete project 8 Months
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant claims title to
the affectedpproperty, UR- if applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward a copy of
the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title plus written permission from the owner to carry
out the project on his land.
B. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8'/z x 11" white paper (see instruction booklet for details). Note:
Original drawings preferred - only high quality copies accepted.
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent d pan
mail or by publication (G.S. 1 1 serv an landowners by registered or certified
3-229 (d)) Enter date
D. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
See Permit 6 of 6
XI. Certification requirement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies with the State of
North Carolina's approved coastal management program and will be conducted to a manner consistent with such
program.
XH. Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this application and plat.
Applications should therefore descri be in the application and plat all anticipate evelopment activities, including
construction, excavation, filling and land clearing.
?o\ v?- \ C). ? Da Applicants Signature
SHEET 1 OF 6
LEGEND
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4
WETLAND
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® DENOTES FILL IN
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®DENOTES TEMPORARY
FILL IN. WETLANO
®DENOTES EXCAVATION
IN WETLAND
DENOTES TEMPORARY
FILL IN SURFACE WATER
++ • ++ DENOTES MECHANIZED
•+ •• CLEARING
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145 West Parker Road
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
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www.tgsengineers.com
020404;
March 15, 2002
TGS Division of Water Quality
ENGINEERS 401/Wetlands Unit
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1650

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Description: Morganton, NC - Proposed Section II of the Catawba River
Greenway, E-3814 Burke County
Re: 401 Division of Water Quality Permit Application
Dear Sirs:
Please find enclosed, seven (7) copies of the 401 Application, the Nationwide USACE Nationwide 39
Permit and the USACE Permit Applications for the Catawba River Greenway Section H. Please be
advised that a Erosion Control Permit has been applied for this project.
The City is wanting to advertise this project as soon as available, so a prompt reply and/or acceptance
would be appreciated. If you have any questions, please call.
Best Regards,
TGS ENGINEERS
JP.E.
Corporate Vice President
Enclosures
Cc: Lee Anderson-Director of Community Development, City of Morganton
Kumar Trivedi-NCDOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Division (letter only)