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MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 8, 2007
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 7
Raleigh, NC 27609 4 ~ r~-
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1326A (Joe Currin Road) from
SR 1328 (Charlie Stovall) to Hwy 96 in Granville County. WBS element
SC.039032.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and
pave SR 1326A (Joe Currin Road) from SR 1328 (Charlie Stovall) to Hwy 96 in
Granville County (Figures 1-3). Total project length is 2.47 miles. Transportation and
highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and
136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and
maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth
requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of
these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved
road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road,
including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational
facilities, traftic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare.
SR 1326A is scheduled to be paved as part of the Secondary Roads Construction
Program.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 -Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to Aarons Creek
[NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 22-59, Best Usage Classification C; HUC 03010104]
(Figure 3) in the Roanoke River Basin. The existing structure conveying the creek is a
18-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 52 feet long (see Photograph I ). This pipe will be
replaced with a pipe that is 4 ft longer. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the
pipe replacement total 4 linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to a total of 20 feet
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of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone at this site will be temporarily
dewatered for approximately 1 day. This will involve the temporary placement of
sandbags upstream and downstream of construction. Once the stream has been
dewatered, the new pipe will be set. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from
this activity will result in dewatering 24 linear feet of stream. The materials used for
dewatering will be removed after construction.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
The project is located in the Roanoke River Basin. Therefore, construction will be
completed without impacts to protected riparian buffers.
Waters of the U.S./Riparian Buffer Mitigation
Avoidance: All wetlands and surface waters not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional
sites. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices
for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project
construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the
Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites.
Compensator~tigation: All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the
discretion of the regulatory review agencies.
Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed
Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and
Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of March 2007, the dwarf wedgemussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), smooth coneflower
(Echinacea laevigata), and harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum) are listed as federally
protected species in Granville County. The UT to the Aarons Creek is very small, within
the headwaters of its drainage system and does not provide suitable habitat for mussel
fauna, nor does it provide suitable habitat for harperella. Joe Currin Road is not adjacent
to nor is it surrounded by open water suitable of supporting foraging habitat for the bald
eagle. The roadway shoulders along Joe Currin Road are regularly maintained from the
gravel to the woods line, eliminating the possibility for smooth coneflower to exist in this
area. Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last updated Fall
2006) revealed no occurrences of protected species within the project area. Therefore,
based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the 03/05/07 site visit and the NHP
database review, biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each of
these species.

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Historical Compliance
This project has been screened by all pertinent parties to ensure historic compliance.
Summary
NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1326A (Joe Currin Road) in Granville County.
Permanent impacts, associated with surface water fill and rip rap used for bank
stabilization are proposed to Waters of the United States. Additionally temporary
concurrent dewatering is proposed to the work sites. The project is located in the
Roanoke River Basin. Therefore, construction will be completed without impacts to
protected riparian buffers. All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the
discretion of the regulatory review agencies.
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 14, NWP 33, and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401 Water Quality
Certification (WQC) No. 3404 and WQC No. 3366 for above-described activities. An
automated payment procedure has been implemented between the NCDOT and
NCDWQ. This procedure will enable the Division to apply for the 401 WQC without
submitting a check for this permit application. This procedure will provide payment to
the NCDWQ by charging the permit application fee of $200.00 directly to the appropriate
NCDOT WBS element SC.039032. Apre-construction notification is attached with this
request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms.
Heather Montague at [phone].
Sincerely,
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J.W. Bowman, P.E.
Division Engineer
cc: Mr. Rob Ridings, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Ms. Tasha Johnson, NCDOT Dist 2 Engineer
Mr. Mike Harris, NCDOT Granville County Maintenance Engineer
Mr. Donald Pearson, NCDOT Roadside Env Field Ops

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Office Use Only: Forth Version Mttrch O$
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No, 2 ~ ~ 7 ~ 4 4 ~
(!f any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "NiA".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and NWP
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 Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for instigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT Division 5 J.W. Bowman
Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke St. Durham NC 27704
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: wbowman(a~dot.state.nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-snail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USAGE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Proposed replacement of a structure conve~~ unnamed tributary to
Aarons Creek in association with upgrading and paving on SR 1326A (Joe Currin Road) in
Granville County.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Granville Nearest Town: Oxford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Oxford take Hwy 96
North towards Vir~ilina Stovall pass by Oak Hill and then take the second left on SR 1328
1Charlie Stovall Road). SR 1326A (Joe Currin) is the first roadway on the right.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum):
Site 1: 36.4795 °N 78.7550 °W
6. Property size (acres): 17.9 acre (Project is 2.47 mi long)
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: UT to Aarons Creek
8. River Basin: Roanoke
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Sites are surrounded by wooded areas and agricultural land.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Grade,
drain, pave, and erosion control at SR 1326A (Joe Currin Road). The NCDOT will also
dewater the work site during construction. Equipment may include excavator backhoe
bulldozer, grader, and crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The project is part of the secondary road paving
program. The existing_gravel roadway will be paved with asphalt.
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 USAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
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. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Existing pipe (at Site 1) will be
replaced with longer lengthpipe in association with this secondary road project. The NCDOT
will also dewater the work site during construction.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, till, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to tenth ctnictnre and flnnrlina
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Wetland Im act
P -
T
ype of Wetland
Located within
Distance to
Area of

Site Number
Type of Impact
(e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year Nearest Impact

(indicate on map)
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Floodplain Stream (acres)
(yes/no) (linear feet)
N/A
Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
N/A
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of till or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, 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. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact
' Stream Width Length Impact

(indicate on map) Intermittent
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Before Im act
(linear feet) )
(acres
Site 1 UT to Aarons Crk Fill (piped length) intermittent 2'0 4 0.0002
Rip rap armoring

Along stream bank 20 0.0009
Temporary 24 0.0011
dewatering concurrent concurrent
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 24 0.0011
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dred~in~. floodin>?_ draina~e_ hulkheads_ etc..
Open Water Impact
Name of Waterbody _ Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number
(~f applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma) ocean, etc.) (acres)
N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
6. L1St the Cumulative impact to all Waters ~f the 11_S_ resultin¢ from the nrniect•
Stream Impact (acres): 0.0011
Wetland Impact (acres): NONE
Open Water Impact (acres): NONE
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres 0.0011
Total Stream Im act (linear feet): 24
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7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USAGE.
8. 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
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: 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. All wetlands and surface
waters not affected by construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment during
construction. Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands
and surface waters will be enforced during construction. Only the smallest amount of fill
necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States or riparian
buffers.
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.
USAGE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, 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
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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 NCEEP 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
httpa/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.
All compensatory mitigation requirements will be left to the discretion of the re ug_lator~
review a encies.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five 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 ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A ___
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. 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
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3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), I SA NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), oc other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No ^
If "yes", 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* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 N/A 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 N/A 1.5 N/A
"fotal N/A N/A
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zonc 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Paymen
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (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.
If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total
proposed impervious level. There is 12.5 acre existing impervious surface (avg 42 foot wide
gavel road. 2.47 mile nroiectl of the 17.9 acre oroiect size. The proposed impervious surface is
less than have of the original and will be approximately 5.9 acre (proposed 20 foot wide asphalt
paved road 2.47 mile project) of the 17.9 total project size. Erosion and sediment control
devices along the project are comprised of temporary rock silt checks, temporary silt basins, and
temporary silt fence. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been
established and then reseeded.
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XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
This project will not generate wastewater
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.em•.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
Upgrading SR 1326A will not result in additional development
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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