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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
February 20, 1990 R. Paul Wilms
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Dr. L. R. Goode, Ph.D., P.E.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Dr. Goode:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed Bridge Replacement
North Carolina Department of Transportation
NC Hwy. 58 - Pettiford Creek
.Carteret County
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 2432
issued to North Carolina Department of Transportation dated
February 20, 1990.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
Attachments
George T. Everett
Director
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regional Office
r. William Mills
Mr. John Parker
RO. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

NORTH CAROLINA
Carteret County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the
requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the
United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500
to North Carolina Department of Transportation pursuant to an
application filed on the 3rd day of January, 199G to construct a
replacement bridge for NC Hwy. 58 over Pettiford Creek.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into a wetlands area adjacent to:the
waters of Pettiford Creek in conjunction with the proposed bridge
replacement in Carteret County will not result in a violation of
applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL
92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the
application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to
prevent significant increase in turbidity outside the area
of construction or construction related discharge (increases
such that the turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or less
are not considered significant).
2. That the structures shall not cause restriction of the flow
of the stream or navigation.
3. That erosion control devices be in place prior to any
earthen movement in the area of the wetlands.
4. That upon completion of the project, all temporary fills
must be completely removed and the area returned to its
preconstruction condition.
5. That the contractor shall notify the DEM, Wilmington
Regional Office (Mr. Jim Gregson) in writing prior to start
of work and upon completion of the project.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit.
This the 20th day of February, 1990.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
/George T. Everett, Director
WQC# 2431
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM ' \t, 15 7 r7 %Jn,?
Date: January 12, 1990
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To: Bill Mills
Planning Branch
From: James H. Gregson
Wilmington Regional Office
Through: Preston Howard 'o&
Wilmington Regio al Office
Subject: Regional Office Review and Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
Project 9001-B
N.C. DOT / Bridge #9
Carteret County
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to replace bridge #9
over Pettiford Creek. A temporary detour bridge with approach
roads will be constructed to maintain traffic flow. The approach
will require the filling of 2500 sq. ft. of salt marsh.
ADJACENT WATER BODY: Pettiford creek
CLASSIFICATION: SA
STATUS: Closed
The project has been reviewed to determine impacts to water
quality. The following comments have been provided.
The project will require a 401 Certification and that
certification should include the following conditions for the
filling of wetlands.
1. That upon completion of the project, all such fills
covered under this Certification must be completely
removed and the area returned to its preconstruction
condition.
2. That erosion controls be in place prior to any earthen
movement in the area of the wetlands.
3. That the contractor notify DEM in writing prior to the
start of work and upon completion of the project.
4. That the structures shall not interfere in any manner
with water flow or navigation.
9001-B.JAN
Page Two
5. That the turbidity outside the immediate construction
area not exceed 25 NTU due to the project.
This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
JHG:9001-B.JAN
cc: DCM - James L. Mercer
WiRO, CF
Jim Gregson
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT * Lat:34042139"N
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT Long:77004105"W
1. APPLICANT'S NAME N.C. Department of Transportation -.Bridge #9,
Pettiford Creek - LarrV R. Goode, Project Manaqer
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE N.C. Hwy. 58, Bridge #9 over Pettiford
Creek, Carteret County; *SEE 1984 AERIAL PHOTO STRIP #27, FRAME
#1129 @ D-16
3.
4.
INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL
INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 11-6-89
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT NO
12-21-89
NO
REVISED: DECEMBER 21, 1989
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED November 6, 1989
OFFICE Morehead Citv
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Town of Cape Carteret 1987
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP Conservation (as amended)
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENTIFIED IN LUP NONE
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X
COASTAL WETLANDS X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS X
ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING N/A
PLANNED N/A
(F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: EXISTING wood pile supported bridge
PLANNED new bridge on same alignment plus bridge detour
personal!
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION 0-2' SOURCE observation
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS
saltmarsh cordgrass
salt bushes
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS:
NONE
(C) OTHER:
Public Trust Air Space
detour new bridge
2500 sq.ft.
(FOOTPRINT)
2275 sq.ft
2800 sq. ft
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: Approximately 7575 sq. ft.
X CAMA X
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace Bridge #9, a
section of NC Hwy. 58 over Pettiford Creek, in Carteret County.
*USGS 7.5 MIN. TOPO 'SWANSBORO' PR. 1983
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - NC DOT - HWY. 58 BRIDGE 49,
PETTIFORD CREEK, CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE it 2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The North Carolina Department of
Transportation proposes to replace Bridge 49, a section of N.C.
Highway 58 that crosses Pettiford Creek, just North of the Town
of Cape Carteret, in Carteret County, North Carolina.
In general, this is a rural/community type setting within
Carteret County traversed by a major connecting artery between
Emerald Isle and Maysville, North Carolina. Pettiford Creek, a
tributary of the White Oak River, runs east and west across
Highway 58. Bridge #9 and Hwy. 58 is the dividing line between
estuarine waters below the bridge and inland waters above. The
closed 'SA' waters of Pettiford Creek below the bridge are
classified by the Division of Marine Fisheries as a Primary
Nursery Area. Pettiford Creek is approximately 125' wide at the
bridge site. N.C. Hwy. 58 is approximately 33' wide as it
crosses the bridge over Pettiford Creek. Bridge 09 was
constructed in 1957 and is today supported by wooden pilings.
The overhead electrical power line and phone lines cross the
creek on a downstream side of the highway about 40' from the
bridge. Recently, a CAMA General Permit (C-6181) was issued to
allow repositioning the utility lines subaqueously across the
creek. The referenced USGS Topographic map and color photography
will help to orient the reviewer to the project surroundings.
As the 'revised' workplats show (Sheet 2 of 6) the proposed
bridge will be constructed on the existing alignment. The new
bridge will be constructed from five (5) 40' long pre-stressed
concrete slabs measuring approximately 200' long x 30' wide. A
series of support piles will replace the existing in-stream
structures. Riprap will be used to stabilize the shoreline
immediately under the bridge at each approach. A vertical
navigational clearance of approximately 8' will be maintained
under the new bridge. In order to replace Bridge 09 on its
original alignment and maintain traffic flow, a detour bridge
and fill approach roads must be constructed. The detour bridge
will be constructed on the upstream side of Hwy. 58 about 15'
east of the existing bridge. The detour construction will
require filling approximately 2500 sq. ft. of saltmarsh cordgrass
mixed with salt bushes located on the northeast side of the
bridge. The area to be filled measures approximately 150' long.
The marsh vegetation occurs along the existing approach road and
is sustained by a small tidal gut that runs just east of the
highway. On the south side of the creek, construction of the
detour and approach road will involve no coastal wetlands.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The proposed bridge replacement project has
been designed so as to avoid direct impact on the designated
Primary Nursery Area located on the downstream side of the
existing highway alignment. At the same time, however, sediment
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - NC DOT - HWY. 58 BRIDGE #9,
PETTIFORD CREEK, CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE #3
curtains and other construction safeguards must be employed to
reduce the possibility of silt and runoff entering the sensitive
estuarine waters of Pettiford Creek during construction. The
best time of the year to conduct the bridge replacement project
will be during the months of November through March when
biological activity, such as, juvenile shrimp and finfish will be
at their lowest concentrations. Construction of the detour
approach road on the northeast side of the bridge will require
the direct filling of some 2500 sq. ft. of saltmarsh cordgrass
mixed with salt bushes. Once the bridge replacement project has
been completed, the temporary fill involved with the detour is
scheduled for removal to its pre-construction grade elevation.
The new bridge will produce little increase in the public trust
coverage of Pettiford Creek. A replacement footprint value of
2800 sq. ft. will be dedicated to the bridge span over the creek.
No impact is anticipated to the navigability of Pettiford Creek,
although some temporary interruption to local small boat traffic
can be expected as, or when, the old concrete spans are removed.
CAMA REVIEW SECTION: The project appears to be consistent with
the 1987 Updated Land Use Plan for the Town of Cape Carteret and
Carteret County. The surface waters of Pettiford Creek and the
coastal wetlands are classified as 'Conservation', however, the
proposed method of construction and the replacement design
appears to be acceptable with the policies and objectives of
those documents which support the LAMA Use Standards for
Development.
PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER
DATE: DECEMBER 29, 1989
Please type or print. Carefully describe all an- 10OD"
ticipated development activities, including construc-
tion, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and
stormwater control. If the requested information is
not relevant to your project, write N/A (not ap-
plicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 must be completed for
all projects.
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d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Public Transportation
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North Carolina De a'
a. Name L• R. Goode, Ph .Q., pf • I7pr ?onb.
Address P. O. Box 25201. C.
City a 131 gh _ State
Zip 2761 L IDay Phone [phone] d'
Landowner or X_ Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) N/A e•
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
the owner's name and address.
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC 58 -
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Pettiford Creek
c. County ___CL1=eret County
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?
c. Name of body of water nearest project
Pettiford Creek
a. Describe all development aaivitia you propose
(for example, building a home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, or pier).
Bri dne PPnl ac----4- Over
pPtt i ford rrPPK TO, 44,
TPm1?ara1_)1 ?-to„r
If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
isting project, new work, or both? Both
c.
f.
Size of entire tract N/A
Size of individual lot(s) N/A
Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum to 5 Peet
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Fi np to ('nar-,p Sand
Vegetation on tract- PinP Wcxxl l ands
Man-made features now on tract _ None
g. What is the CA 4A Land Use Plan Uuzifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.)
Conservation _X_ Transitional
Rural Community
Other
ln. How is the tract zoned by local govemment?
i. How arc adjacent woters classified? SA
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No
If so, by whom?
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland devclopmcnr-
a. S? and number of buildit g , i`acilitics, or
P posed - N/A i
b. Number of lots or parcels. N/A
C. Density (Give the number of residential units
and the units per acre.) N/A
d
c.
Will the project be for community, privaLk :ni• ? F. .
commercial use?::
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Size of area to be graded or distur}xd Nf A
If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and scdimen-
tation control plan at least 30 days before land
disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources?
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
of mean high water to be covered by im-
pcrmeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops.
g:- List the materials,, such as marl, paver stone, 'ooJ : - "J 0D b
asphalt, or concrete, to be used for paved
surfaces. _ Asphalt and Concrete
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management
plan been submitted to the Division of En-
vironmental Mamgcmcnt-i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities._ N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local
approval?_ N/A
L Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A

i,
1. Dcsa-ibc location and type of dLVJ=gcs to
waters of the state (for example,- surface runoff, k.
sanitary wastca3ter, indusmial/commercial
effluent, or "wash down"). I.
Surface Runoff m

m. Water supply source N/A n.
o
n. If die project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that will be taken to main- p-
tain established public beach acccssways or pro- q.
vide new access. N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will
be the elevation above mean sea level of the
first habitable floor?-- N/A
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a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion or fill activities (excluding bulkheads,
which arc covered in Section 7).
Length Width . Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rack jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW 150' 25'
Amount of material to be excavated from
below water level in cubic.yards N/A
Type of material N/A
Docs die area to be excavated include marsh-
land, swamps, or other-wetlands? N/A
High ground excavation, in cubic yards N/A
Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting: permission from
the owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?/. N/A
If so, where? N/A
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swampimd,'or water areas? - N/A
Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? . Yes
Amount of fill in cubic yards 900 2Y
Type of fill material Earth
Source of fill material --suit-able FRorrcnz
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes
Dimensions of the wcdand to be filled . ?7 ate.
How will excavated or fill material be kept on
site and erosion controlled?_ Si l t F n es
Silt Basins and ?-h AoP- priat ----,- _
Erosion Control ilea. zr s
r. What type of construction equipment will be
used (for example, dr-aglinc, backhoc, or
hydraulic dredge)?
HichwaV nastruc-tion Rmrip)mnt
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equip-
ment to the project site?--hLZ If yes, explain
the steps that will be taken to lessen en-
vironmental impacts.
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a. Length of bulkhead or ripen N/A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water
or normal water level N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months,
in feet _ N/A
;- d.<, ypc of bulkhead material N/A
?` %- ? ount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed
below mean high water N/A
nil material_ N/A
Upland fill
areas
c.
d.
C.
f.
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?wmwc *? ? 6 N A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include
ermit
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numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted: '
A copy of the decd (with state application only) or A check for $100 made payable to the Depart-
other instrument under which the applicant claims ment of Natural Resources and Community
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not Development to cover the costs of processing the
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for- application.
ward a copy of the decd or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis- A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
sion from the owner to carry out the project. front and inlet areas.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 Vh x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings arc preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or
location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.GS. 113A-1 to 10).
L1V_1i:_1' il? Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed activity complies with the State of North
Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program
and will be conducted in a manner consistent with
such program.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These do in fact, grant permission to representatives of
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
state and federal review agencies cc( enter on the
ments on the proposed project to the Division of aforementioned lands in connection with
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen- evaluating information related to this permit ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re- This is the day of Ed --
quircd by G.S. 113-229(d). 19_,11 q .
Name See Attached Sheet X
Address Landowner or Authorized agent
Name Send the completed application materials to the
Address Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
Name map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
Address R` W r`
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Lieutenant Colonel Thomas C. Suermann
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Attention: Regulatory Branch
Dear Lieutenant Colonel Suermann:

This is the report of the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service) on Public Notice (CESAW-C090-N-016-0116), dated
January 3, 1990, concerning a proposal by the N.C. Department of
Transportation (NCDOT), to replace the existing North Carolina Highway 58
bridge over Pettiford Creek, Carteret County, North Carolina. According to
the Public Notice, the applicant proposes to replace the existing bridge
with a new structure on the same alignment, and in the interim, route
traffic over a temporary detour bridge and approach roads constructed in
adjacent wetlands. This report is submitted in accordance with provisions
of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667e) and Section
7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
It is to be used in your determination of 404(b)(1) compliance (40 CFR 230)
and your public interest review (33 CFR 320.4) as they relate to the
protection of fish and wildlife resources.
Service biologists are familiar with the proposed work site. In the
vicinity of the project site, Pettiford Creek is a tidal tributary of the
White Oak River, bordered on both sides principally by estuarine intertidal
emergent wetlands dominated by saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora).
Implementation of the project, as proposed, will result in the temporary
placement of fill in 0.06 acres of estuarine intertidal emergent wetlands
on the north side of Pettiford Creek for the purpose of constructing a
detour bridge and associated approach roads. Once the bridge replacement
project has been completed, the temporary detour bridge is to be removed
and the fill associated with the detour bridge approach roads is scheduled
for removal.
The value of estuarine intertidal emergent wetlands is well established
(Stout, J.P. 198-4--The Eco ogy-of-Irregutarl-y -Flooded Salt Marshes of the
Northeastern Gulf of Mexico: A Community Profile. U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service Biological Report 85(7.1). 48 pp.; Tiner, R.W., Jr. 1984.
Wetlands of the United States: Current Status and Recent Trends. U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Newton Corner, Massachusetts. 59 pp.). In general,
these wetlands provide high quality resting, feeding, cover, and/or nesting
sites for a large number of fish and wildlife species. Common wildlife
inhabitants may include: least bittern, great blue heron, clapper rail,
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marsh rabbit, and several species of reptiles. Characteristic finfish and
invertebrates that inhabit intertidal wetlands and adjacent waters include:
spot, Atlantic croaker, summer flounder, and blue crab. These wetlands
also benefit adjacent estuarine waters by removing pollutants and sediments
from surface runoff and flood waters which inundate the marsh surface.
It is estimated that over half of the wetlands originally present in the
United States had been converted to other categories by the early 1970's
(Hefner, J., and. J. Brown. 1984. Wetland Trends in the Southeastern
United States. Wetlands. 4:1-11.). A significant portion of the nation's
estuarine intertidal emergent wetlands have been eliminated. In the two
decade period between the early 1950's and 1970's, estuarine intertidal
emergent wetlands were reduced nationally by 8.25 percent (Frayer, W.E.,
T.J. Monahan, D.C. Bowden, and F.A. Graybill. 1983. Status and Trends of
Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats in the Conterminous United States: 1950's
to 1970's. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. 32 pp.).
Fully 85 percent of the national losses in estuarine intertidal emergent
wetlands occurred in the southeastern United States (Hefner and Brown
1984).
In consideration of the fish and wildlife values of the project area, we
believe that the public interest would best be served through impact
avoidance and/or minimization. Therefore, we recommend that any Department
of the Army permit issued for this project contain the following
conditions:
1. Following completion of the new bridge, temporary fill shall be removed
from the wetlands to restore the wetland surface to its original
contours.
2. Once the wetland surface has been restored to its original contours,
the disturbed wetland area shall be sprigged with saltmarsh cordgrass
to hasten restoration of this valuable wetland community.
3. The applicant shall monitor the disturbed wetland site two years
post-sprigging to assess the success of restoration measures. If the
disturbed site does not have an acceptable areal coverage by saltmarsh
cordgrass of 75 percent or greater, than the applicant shall implement
additional measures necessary to achieve acceptable revegetation of the
site (i.e., adjusting wetland surface elevations and/or re-sprigging
with saltmarsh cordgrass).
4. To reduce impacts to animal species utilizing adjacent waters and
wetlands as nursery areas, the applicant shall conduct no dredging or
filling during the period April 1 through September 30, periods of high
biological activity.
The attached page identifies the Federally listed endangered (E) and/or
threatened (T) and/or species proposed for listing as endangered (PE) or
threatened (PT) which may occur in the area of influence of this proposed
action. The legal responsibilities of a Federal agency under Section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, were detailed in material
sent to you previously. If you would like another copy of this material,
or if you have questions, please contact us at 919/856-4520.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on this
project. We would be pleased to meet with you, your staff, or the
applicant to discuss our concerns.
Sincerel yours,
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R. Wilson Laney
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Acting Supervisor
Attachment
REVISED SEPTE MER 11, 1989
Carteret County
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mvdas) - T
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) - E
Roseate tern (Sterna dougallii dougallii) - E
Eastern cougar (Felis concolor cougar) - E
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - E
Piping plover (Charadrius melodus) - T
Red cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) - E
Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) - E
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) - T
Rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia) - E
There are species which, although not. now listed or officially proposed for
listing as endangered or threatened, are under status review by the
Service. "Status Review" (SR) species are not legally protected under the
Act, and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7,
until they are formally proposed or listed as threatened or endangered. We
are providing the below list of status review species which may occur
within the project area for the purpose of giving you advance notification.
These species may be listed in the future, at which time they will be
protected under the Act. In the meantime, we would appreciate anything you
might do for them.
Bachman's sparrow (Aimophila aestivalis) - SR
Carolina gopher frog (Rana areolata capito) - SR
Loose watermilfoil (Myriophyllum laxum) - SR
Beach amaranth (Amaranthus Pumilus) - SR
Riverbank sandreed (Calamovilfa brevipilis) - SR
NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and
143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that the North Carolina Department of
Transportation filed an application on December 21, 1989, for a
permit from the Division of Coastal Management to develop in an
Area of Environmental Concern and for certification from the
Division of Environmental Management that a discharge of fill
material in project wetlands will not violate applicable water
quality standards.
According to said application, the applicant proposes to
construct a temporary bridge and fill approachment in order to
replace Bridge #9, a section of N.C. Hwy. 58 over Pettiford
Creek, in Carteret County.
A copy of the entire application and additional information
may be examined (or copies furnished upon request and payment of
reproduction costs) during normal business hours at the office of
Jim Mercer, Division of Coastal Management, located in the
Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, N.C.,
919/726-7021, and/or the office of Preston Howard, Division of
Environmental Management, DEHNR Regional Field Office,
Wilmington, N.C., 919/256-4161.
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take
final action on this water quality certification on or before
February 20, 1990. The issuance of the CAMA Major Development
permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this
projected date depending upon the nature of the comments
submitted and subsequent hearings that may result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in
writing to Dr. George Everett, Director, Division of Coastal
Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
February 15, 1990 for consideration in the LAMA permit decision,
and to Mr. Bill Mills, Division of Environmental Management, P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to February 10, 1990 for
consideration in the water quality certification decision. Later
comments on the CAMA application will be accepted and considered
up to the time of permit decision. Project modifications may
occur based on review and comment by the public and state and
federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in-,this-,,matter
will be provided upon request.
PUBLISHED ON: Friday, January 26, 1990 f J

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Comments concerning an application for State Federal CAMA Permit( "I from
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A. PERMIT:
X This office cannot comment on this project until after the close of the Section
401 Certification Public Comments Period.
This office has no objection to the issuance of the permit(s) for the proposed
project with the following conditions:
That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increases in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction-
related discharge (increases of 25 NTU's or less are not considered
significant).
That the instream turbidity not be increased by more than 50 NTU's as a
l result of the proposed activity after a reasonable opportunity for dilu-
tion and mixture.
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That turbidity levels in shall not be increased
by more than 10 NTU's as a result of the proposed activity after a reason-
able opportunity for dilution and mixture.
B. CERTIFICATION STATUS:
Certification is not required
for this project.
Certification is required for
this project. Such action to
process the certification has
been initiated. Proposed
Certificat n will be a?jted on
or after
The proposed project is certified
under General Certification
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A) No. 1179 issued on January 25, D) No. 1431 issued on October 16,
1977, for sewer line construction 1980, for boat ramp construction.
B) No. 1272 issued on November 10, E) No. 1664 issued on September 8,
1978, for bulkhead construction. 1983, for Rip-Rap Placement.
C) No. 1273 issued on November 10, F) No. 1665 issued on September 19,
1978, for discharges of liquid 1983, for incidental bridge
effluent from diked upland disposal construction.
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMB?T