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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA ~~.C~
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO T1PPE'I'T
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 6, 2007
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27609
07439
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed roadway improvements and resurfacing along NC 157 from
South Street (within the Roxboro city limits) south approximately
5.3 miles to SR 1140 (Jones Store Road) in Person County. WBS element
5.1073111.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes improvements and
resurfacing to NC 157 in Person County from South Street (within the Roxboro city
limits) south approximately 5.3 miles to SR 1140 (Jones Store Road) in Person County
(Figures l -3). This project will involve upgrading cross lines, widening travel lanes, and
resurfacing 5.3 miles of roadway. Within the project length there are multiple stream
crossings. However only one of these sites is a permit site [Site 1] (see Figures 1-3). All
other stream cross lines that are not altered will be protected using erosion control
devices while working in those areas. The existing roadway has 10 ft travel lanes and no
paved shoulders. The upgrade proposal is to provide 11 ft travel lanes with 1 ft paved
shoulders.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 -Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to the Flat River
[NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-3-2, Best Usage Classification WS-III NSW; HUC
03020201 ] (Figure 3) in the Neuse River Basin. The existing structure conveying the
creek is a reinforced concrete pipe (see Photograph 1). This pipe will be extended 4 feet
on the outlet end. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the pipe extensions total 4
linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to a total of 10 feet 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 at the inlet of the structure
Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
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and in the stream 14 tt downstream of construction. Once the stream has been dewatered,
the extension will be set. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity
will result in dewatering 14 linear feet of stream. The sandbags used for dewatering will
- be removed after construction.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site 1 -Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed intermittent tributary to the North Flat River
at Site 1 is depicted on the most recent version of the Hurdle Mills (1968) topographic
quadrangle (Figure 1) as well as on the Soil Survey of Person County (USDA-SCS 1984)
(Figure 2). Please note that all work on the remainder of the project involves no work
outside of the existing transportation.facility. Therefore the only proposed buffer impacts
for this resurfacing project are at Site 1 and total 864ft' in Zone 1 and 580ft' in Zone 2
(totaling 14 linear feet of riparian buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer
at this site, this crossing is EXEMPT.
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 Otticer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites.
Compensatory Miti >ag tion: 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 ESA. As of March 2007, there is one federally protected species listed
for Person County: dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon). This intermittent
stream does not provide suitable habitat for dwarf wedgemussel and furthermore no
dwarf wedgemussels are known to exist within this section of the Neuse River Basin.
Therefore, a Biological Conclusion of No Effect has been rendered for this species.
Historical Compliance
This project will have not impacts to historical resources as we at•e working within the
existing right-of--way.

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Summary
NCDOT proposes to upgrade cross lines, widen travel lanes, and resurface along 5.3
' miles of roadway in Person County. Fill in surface waters of Oft, l Oft of riprap armoring,
14ft of concurrent dewatering, and 141ft of impacts to riparian buffers are the impacts
proposed with this project.
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 14, NWP 33, 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 5.107311. 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,
.~a~ J. W. Bowman, P.E.
0 Division Engineer
cc: Mr. Rob Ridings, NCDWQ
Ms. Tasha Johnson, P.E., NCDOT
Mr. Dion Viventi , P.E., NCDOT
Mr. Donald Pearson, NCDOT

NC 157 widening -Person County
Photograph 1. View looking west from inlet (no stream at inlet -standing water only).
Photograph 2. View downstream of outlet (looking west towards the roadway).

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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
20070438
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(tt any particular Item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
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 33
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 mitigation 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(c~,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-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
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.
Name of project: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes
improvements to NC 157 in Person County from South Street (within Roxboro city limits)
south to SR 1400 (Jones Store Road). This project will involve up 7r~ ading cross lines,
widening travel lanes, and resurfacing approximately 5.3 miles of roadway.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):WBS Element No. 5.107311
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Person
Nearest Town: Roxboro
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Roxboro take NC
157 south approximately 4.1 miles to project site.
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: 36.3256 °N 79.0808 "W
6. Property size (acres): 38.5 acre 5.3 mi project within the 60 ft right-of-way
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: UT North Flat River
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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: Site is 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: This
project will involve up 7r~~cross lines, widening travel lanes, and resurfacing 5.3 miles of
roadwa~quipment used at this site, may include excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, grader, and
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The project involves roadway improvements
ahead of resurfacing.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
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.
Wetla~ld and stream evaluation and delineation forns 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.
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: See cover letter for a thorough
description of the proposed impacts at Site 1.
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Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to hnth ¢tn~cturP anti flnn~lina
Wetland Im act
P -f
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/nn) (linear feet)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
z. L,tst the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill 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. multinly leneth X width. then divide by 43.560.
Stream Impact
Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact
Intermittent'? Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on map) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres)
Site 1 N/A Fill (piped length) intermittent 2'0 4 0.0002
Rip rap armoring

along stream bank 10 0.0005
Temporary l4 0
0007
dewatering concurrent .
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 14 0.0007
4. 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. dredging_ fleeding_ draina~e_ hulkheads_ etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
5. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.0007
Wetland Impact (acres): NONE
Open Water Impact (acres): NONE
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0007
Total Stream Im act (linear feet): 14
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6. 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.
N/A
7. 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 stornwater 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 durinc
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 protected
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 I5, 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 ordet-
for USAGE 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
http:!/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strm ~ide.httnl.
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 ulatory
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 of Non-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 aNEPA/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) I SA NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ® No ^
2. 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.
Site 1
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 864 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 580 1.5 N/A
Total 1,444 N/A
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet ti-om the edge of Zone I .
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
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
stortnwater 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 are 12.8 acre existing impervious surface
(20 foot wide existing pavement) and 15.4 acre proposed (proposed 24 foot wide asphalt pav_e_d_
road) of the 38.5 acre (5.3 mi total project size. Erosion and sediment control devices along the
project are likely to comprise of temporary rock silt checks temporary silt basins, and temporary
silt fence. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been established.
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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.cnr.statc.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
This roadway improvement and resurfacing,project 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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