20021092 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20020709

F W A TF Michael F. Easley, Governor
\O,4 I p William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
> Division of Water Quality
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July 9, 2002
DWQ No. 02-1092
Hyde County
Mr. Donald E. Temple
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
38 Mattamuskeet Road
Swan Quarter, NC, 27885
Dear Mr. Temple:
On July 9, 2002, your application for a 401 Water Quality Certification for improvements on the water control
structures at the four outlet canals for Lake Mattamuskeet on the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refute in Hyde County
was received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ). Please note that General Certifications 3376 and 3366
(copies attached), which correspond to Nationwide Permits 3 and 33, do not require written concurrence from the Division
of Water Quality provided that you can meet the conditions of each General Certification. As such, we intend to file your
project as "issued" in our database. Should you desire specific, written concurrence for your particular project, please
note that beginning January 1, 1999, the N.C. General Assembly passed legislation requiring payment of an application
fee when written concurrence from DWQ is required or requested. Therefore, we are not enclosing a written 401
Certification for your project, but if you desire one you will need to forward an application fee of $200.00.
Thank you for your attention. Please call Cyndi Karoly at 919-733-9721 or visit our web site at
htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands if you have any questions.
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cc: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Washington Regional Office
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C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF THE INTERIOR
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Mattamuskeet-Swanquarter-Cedar Island
National Wildlife Refuges
38 Mattamuskeet Road
Swan Quarter, North Carolina 27885
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Division of Environmental Management J .
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Attention: John Dorney -02 9 2
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has applied for Nationwide Permits 3 and 33 to make
improvements on the water control structures on the four outlet canals for Lake Mattamuskeet on
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. In compliance with the instructions on the COE
application form, seven copies are being provided to your agency for review and processing.
Any questions on this project can be directed to me at 252/926-4021.
Sincerely,
Donald E. empl ,
Refuge Manager
Enclosures: (7)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF THE INTERIOR rM• rz
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Mattamuskeet-Swanquarter-Cedar Island
National Wildlife Refuges
38 Mattamuskeet Road
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Swan Quarter, North Carolina 27885
July 3, 2002
Washington Regulatory Field Office Q
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000.,
Attention: Tom Walker i ti i,?aOUF=
Dear Mr. Walker:
A Pre-Construction Notification Application for Nationwide Permits 3 and 33 for replacement of
the flap gates and wooden sills in the water control structures in the outlet canals of Lake
Mattamuskeet is attached for your agency's review and consideration. This is a maintenance
project to return the flap gate system on these water control structures to a previously used design
that will allow improved fish passage through the structures.
This work will be completed by contract. Please process this application as timely as possible so
we can award a contract prior to the end of this fiscal year.
Any questions related to this project may be directed to me at 252/926-4021.
Sincerely,
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Donald E. Temple,
Refuge Manager
Attachment: (1)
CC: Division of Environmental Management
NC Dept. of ENR
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) : 3 and 33
PRE -CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
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.
1. OWNERS NAME: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Mattamuskeet NWR
2. MAILING ADDRESS: __38 Mattamuskeet Rd
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Swan Quarter
STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27885
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE) : N/A
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) : N/A
(WORK) : 252/926-4021
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Donald E, Temple, Refuge Manager
Mattamuskeet NWR
38 Mattamuskeet Rd.
Swan Ouarter NC 27885
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE) :
COUNTY: Hyde NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Engelhard

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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) : Site ; Lake Landing Canal is located on the East side of
Lake Mattamuskeet 6 miles West of Engelhard and 5 mi. East of New o an ri ge and is
approximately 1800 ft. North of Hwy 264 adjacent MI-8W (see Map 1). Site 2: Waupoppin Canal
i located on the East side of Lake Mattamuskeet 4 miles east of Lake Landing Rd. adjacent
to MI-10S and MI-9 (see Map 1). Site 3: Rose Bay Canal is located 800 ft. West o the
intersection of state rd. 1304 & 1305 (see Map 1).
Site 4: Outfall Canal is located 800 ft. North of Hwy 264 and is approximately 300 ft.
from Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge (Map 1).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Lake Mattamuskeet, Lake Landing, Waupoppin,
Outfall Canal and Rose Bay Canals
RIVER BASIN: Tarlpaml i rn
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 [X ] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ ] NO [X]
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?
_Hydo County-Cons ervat ion ( A Federal Consistency Determination has been prepared).
Ba. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION) : _# 19981n676 & # 199810793
# 199810677 & # 199810794
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: nntirinatpd
work on Mattamuskeet NWR include building of a boat ramp off Hwy. 94 toward the
town of Fairfield.
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 50,180 acres
9b. ES77MATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
Approximately 50,000 within Mattamuskeet NWR
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: N/A EXCAVATION: N/A
FLOODING: N/A OTHER: N/A
DRAINAGE: 63,000 Acres* TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 63,000 Acres
* The new gates may reduce the average water level of Lake Mattamuskeet less than
two inches.
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO B E IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE B OTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION)
LENGTH BEFORE: N/A FT AFTER: N/A FT
WIDTH BE FORE (based on normal high water contours): N/A FT
WIDTH AFTER: N/A
FT

AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: N/A FT AFTER: N/A FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: N/A PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: N/A
CHANNEL -EXCAVATION: N/A CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: N/A
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICA_T, EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY) : See Attached Sheet
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: See Attached Sheet
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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): Reasons behind project is to replace deteriorated sills and to increase
size of flap gates to facilitate more passage of alewives, Blue Crabs, and of er
aquatic organisms.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR-NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (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: o s0„*4^n 7 V-1-f- nQ has boon lgiihm4 tze{j (ATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUTRE-D-T-0--CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVAT-LON__OEFICER !jC'7 r ,
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY- ADDRESSES--SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PRO2ERTIES--3-N-TFE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE-PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:. A cultural resource survey was conducted in 1978.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [) NO [9 (IF NO, GO TO 18) Federal funds will be used.
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 National Environmental Protection Act applies.
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [] NO [ Maintenance of existing facilities is a catagorical
exclusion under Department of Interior guidelines for NEPA.
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 1
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 A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? N/A
f. 7F APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
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 MANAGENM1T (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 ' S S NATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHC IZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNE ?. IS PROVIDED (18g .) )

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12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be
used:
The majority of the work done on this project will be covered under by general Nationwide 3 permit.
Some of the work with this project will also be covered under the Nationwide Permit Number 33. This
project involves four work sites: Lake Landing Canal, Waupoppin Canal, Outfall Canal, and Rose Bay
Canal to replace the flap gates and sills in each of the water control structures.
Lake Landing Canal water control structure
A contractor will be used to replace the flap gates and si lls at the water control structures located at Lake
Mattamuskeet NWR. The contractor will have the option to use weir/stop logs, cofferdams, sheet pilings,
or water bladders to stop the flow of water and install new flap gates and to install new wooden sills. The
weir/stop logs will be placed into slots in the water control structure to stop the flow of water though the
water control structure. A crane will be used to place the weir/stop logs into place. Water will be pumped
out from the bays to facilitate replacement of the flap gates. A crane will be used to pull the flap gate out
and to replace the new one. A second option would be to construct two temporary cofferdams at the site
with a dragline and clamshell to facilitate repairs. Remaining water will be pumped out to facilitate
installation of the flap gates. A crane will be used to pull the flap gates out and to replace new ones. A
third option would be to drive sheet pilings into the canal with a crane/pile driver to dam off the canal.
Remaining water will be pumped out to facilitate the repairs. A fourth option would be to use water
bladders. The water bladder would fill up with water and sink to the bottom of the canal creating a dam
to stop the flow of water. One will be used on the sound side and the other on the lake side. All work will
be completed in accordance with the conditions of United States Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide
Permits 3 and 33.
Waupoppin Canal water control structure
A contractor will be used to replace the flap gates and sills at the water control structures located at Lake
Mattamuskeet NWR. The contractor will have the option to use weir/stop logs, coffer dams, sheet pilings,
or water bladders to stop the flow of water and install new flap gates and to install new wooden sills. The
weir/stop logs will be placed into slots in the water control structure to stop the flow of water though the
water control structure. A crane will be used to place the weir/stop logs into place. Water will be pumped
out from the bays to facilitate replacement of the flap gates. A crane will be used to pull the flap gate out
and to replace the new one. A second option would be to construct two temporary coffer dams at the site
with a dragline and clamshell to facilitate repairs. Remaining water will be pumped out to facilitate
installation of the flap gates. A crane will be used to pull the flap gates out and to replace new ones. A
third option would be to drive sheet pilings into the canal with a crane/pile driver to dam off the canal.
Remaining water will be pumped out to facilitate the repairs. A fourth option would be to use water
bladders. The water bladder would fill up with water and sink to the bottom of the canal creating a dam
to stop the flow of water. One will be used on the sound side and the other on the lake side. All work will
be completed in accordance with the conditions of United States Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide
Permits 3 and 33.
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OutfalI Canal water control structure
A contractor will be used to replace the flap gates and sills at the water control structures located at Lake
Mattamuskeet NWR. The contractor will have the option to use weir/stop logs, coffer dams, sheet pilings,
or water bladders to stop the flow of water and install new flap (Yates and to install new wooden sills. The
weir/stop logs will be placed into slots in the water control structure to stop the flow of water though the
water control structure. A crane will be used to place the weir/stop logs into place. Water will be pumped
out from the bays to facilitate replacement of the flap gates. A crane will be used to pull the flap gate out
and to replace the new one. A second option would be to construct two temporary coffer dams at the site
with a dragline and clamshell to facilitate repairs. Remaining water will be pumped out to facilitate
installation of the flap gates. A crane will be used to pull the flap gates out and to replace new ones. A
third option would be to drive sheet pilings into the canal with a crane/pile driver to dam off the canal.
Remaining water will be pumped out to facilitate the repairs. A fourth option would be to use water
bladders. The water bladder would fill up with water and sink to the bottom of the canal creating a dam
to stop the flow of water. One will be used on the sound side and the other on the lake side. All work will
be completed in accordance with the conditions of United States Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide
Permits 3 and 33.
Rose Bav Canal water control structure
A contractor will be used to replace the flap gates and sills at the water control structures located at Lake
Mattamuskeet NWR. The contractor will have the option to use weir/stop logs, coffer dams, sheet pilings,
or water bladders to stop the flow of water and install new flap gates and to install new wooden sills. The
weir/stop logs will be placed into slots in the water control structure to stop the flow of water though the
water control structure. A crane will be used to place the weir/stop logs into place. Water will be pumped
out from the bays to facilitate replacement of the flap gates. A crane will be used to pull the flap gate out
and to replace the new one. A second option would be to construct two temporary coffer dams at the site
with a dragline and clamshell to facilitate repairs. Remaining water will be pumped out to facilitate
installation of the flap gates. A crane will be used to pull the flap gates out and to replace new ones. A
third option would be to drive sheet pilings into the canal with a crane/pile driver to dam off the canal.
Remaining water will be pumped out to facilitate the repairs. A fourth option would be to use water
bladders. The water bladder would fill up with water and sink to the bottom of the canal creating a dam
to stop the flow of water. One will be used on the sound side and the other on the lake side. All work will
be completed in accordance with the conditions of United States Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide
Permits 3 and 33.
13. Purpose of the proposed work:
The purpose for replacing these flap gates are to revert back to previous flap gate design that facilitates
more water flow and allows better movement of fish and other aquatic organisms between Lake
Mattamuskeet and the Pamlico Sound.