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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PO. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA 8402-1390
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Mav 4, 1993
Action ID. 199300895
North Carolina Department
of Transportation
Division of Highways
ATTN: Mr. D.J. Tetzlaff WETLANDS GROUP District Engineer WATER UALITY SECTION
Post office Box 250 '
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Dear Mr. Tetzlaff:
Reference is made to my letter of January 21, 1993, authorizing the
placement of fill material into the waters/wetlands of Rush Branch, associated
with the replacement of five existing pipe culverts with the paving upgrade of
SR 1118 (Rush Branch Road), Sutherlands, 'County, North Carolina.
Reference is also made to your letter of of March 22. 1993, in which you
requested that the Special Condition of a no work period from November 1
through April 15 to protect trout egg and fry stages from sedimentation be
waived.
Final reference is made to Mr. Joe Mickey's letter of March 24, 1993, in
which the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission expressed no objections
to the waiver provided that:
a. Adequate erosion controls are maintained during the life of the
project.
Based on our review of your request, with compliance with Mr. Mickey's
comments concerning this matter, Special Condition of the no work period is
hereby waived.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions,
please contact Mr. John Thomas, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory
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Copies Furnished
Dr. Charles Bruton
North Carolina Department of
Transportation
Planning and Research Branch
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Mr. Doug Miller
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
8025 North Point Boulevard
Suite 100
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Post office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
'14r. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Regional Office Manager
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
8025 North Point Boulevard
Suite 100
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
Mr. Dennis Stewart
Habitat Conservation
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Mr. Joe Mickey, Jr.
Division of Boating & Inland Fisheries
Route 2 Box 278
State Road, North Carolina 28676

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary January 5, 1993 Acting Director
Dennis Bennett
NC DOT
Post Office Box 250
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Dear Mr. Bennett:
Subject: Proposed Fill in Wetlands or Waters
Road improvement, Rush Branch Road
Ashe County
DEM Project # 92754
Upon review of your request for Water Quality Certification
to place fill material in 0.01 acres of wetlands or waters in
North Fork New River for road improvement located at Rush Branch
Road off SR 1118 in Ashe County, we have determined that the
proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality
Certification No. 2745 issued January 21, 1992. A copy of the
General Certification is attached. This Certification may be
used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers'
Nationwide Permit No. 3.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at
919/733-1786.
Sincerely,
reston Howard, J . P.E.
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Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Winston-Salem DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files REG1oNALOFRCES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 9191395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission f
512 N. Salisbury Strcct, Ralcigli, North Carolina 27611, 919-733-3391
(;harks R. Rillwoocl, EXCCUtiVC Director
December 22, 1992
Mr. Ken Jolly, Office Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Field Office, Regulatory Branch
6512 Falls of the Neuse Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615-6846
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JAN - 71990
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WA ?UnLi!Y
SUBJECT: A review of an application by NCDOT for pipe
maintenance (5 loctaions) and minor roadway grading and
stabilization along Rush Branch Road (a proposed
addition to the road system), Ashe County
Dear Mr. Jolly:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is
requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The NCWRC has reviewed
information provided by the applicant, and field biologists on
our staff are familiar with habitat values of the project area.
These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the
Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C.
661-667d).
The proposed project and road addition to the State system
parallels Rush Branch, a tributary to the North Fork New River
which is Designated Public Mountain Trout Water. The North Fork
New River below the project contains populations of wild brown
and brook trout (NCWRC 1991 and 1992 data). Based on fish
population surveys from other upper North Fork New River
tributaries, it is expected that Rush Branch contains wild brook
trout, however, no fish data has been collected from this stream.
Based on the fact that this project has the potential to
impact trout populations through sedimentation, we will not
object to the project provided that the following stipulations
are implemented:
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Mr. Jolly Page 2 December 22, 1992
1. Construction within the 25-foot buffer zone is
prohibited during the trout spawning period of November
1 to April 15 in order to protect the egg and fry stages
from sedimentation.
2. Erosion controls should be installed where soil is
disturbed and maintained until project completion.
3. Temporary ground cover (e.g. hardwood mulch, straw,
etc.) should be placed on all bare soil during
construction. Permanent vegetation in these same areas
should be established within 15 days of ground
disturbing activities to provide long term erosion
control.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
project. If we can be of further assistance, please contact me
at 919-366-2982.
Sincerely,
Joe Mickey, Jr.
District 7 Fisheries Biologist
cc: Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, Mt. Region Habitat Biologist
Mr. D.K. Bennett, NCDOT, N. Wilkesboro
N. C. DEPARTMENA OF TRANSPORTATION

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P. 0. Box 250
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Dec. 17, 1992
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
Subject: Permit
in Ashe
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
No. 3 for Pipe Maintenance along Rush?Branch Rd.
County (A proposed addition to the road system)
Mr. John Thomas
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
11413 Falls of the Neuse Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Dear John:
The Department of Transportation is scheduled to perform minor
grading, drainage, and stabilization along the existing roadway of
Rush Branch Rd. off of SR 1118 ( a new addition to the State
Maintenance System) in Ashe County. Due to the existing cross lines
caring a live stream tributary to North Fork New river (Class C
Trout), we are requesting a 404 Nationwide permit No. 3.
Attached is a straight line sketch with proposed erosion control,
stream, and existing pipe.
By copy of this letter I am asking Mr. Joe Mickey, Jr., of the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission District Fisheries Biologist
to comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit
request.
Also by copy of this letter, I am requesting authorization to proceed
under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act from the Division of
Environmental Management.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further
information is required, please let me know. Your early review and
consideration will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
LP k.
D. K. Bennett
Asst. District Engineer
DKB
Enclosures
cc. Doug Miller, P. E. Regional Engineer DEHNR
W. E. Hoke, P. E., Division Engineer
D. J. Tetzlaff, District Engineer
D. K. Miller, County Maintenance Engineer
W. N. Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Eric Galamb, Water Quality Certificiation Unit DEM
Joe Mickey Jr., District Fisheries Biologist, WRC
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DEM ID: ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT APPLIED FOR (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT al): j
JOINT APPLICATION FORT( FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890,
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone (919) 733-;5083
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ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF
ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT.
1 OWNERS NAME: IL FA 1TYr,
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2. OWNERS ADDRESS:
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3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK) : `f I'l - &412 - 9 11 1
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: ?!? 4 lac Il?'F
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP). COUNTY:
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: LA?? ?Ir ' tiL L
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Or-c 1 F l;??lo? ?u<h c c,>>? 7,.1 nFF :;R" i, Pt)r-,?c,; rr -,- i f
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6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: 02L11, 7. RIVER BASIN:
8. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS ROUT SA, HOW, ORW,
WS I, OR WS II? YES (,,yam NO ( )
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES ( ) NO k1r-
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING
WETLANDS, LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 0i (, tip nJ\ SJQVktr\ 1 :'`A I 1
3/30792

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`..•, 11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, IMPACTED
THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED:
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED:
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): M ?.??2 ?rAci?,, ??I?b????i?-??
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: t `fA(i_ jhG M,'.loe
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14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICA NT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NO TE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. -TY?L<' IS 0PA!A Mi=1r ?, F?v' i - -'DF L?-I ,-f"II1Ct LGy Li
`To Ul- 611 AA4 ??d 1? ff ??"? YY? ,IWN",14vw- ::frAIJDA(1.DS-
1S. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR-PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES NO ( )
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT?
HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES ( J NO [Ll?
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEM:
A. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND LAKES ON
THE PROPERTY.
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. IF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, ATTACH
COPY.
E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? 1.1?L?.( 4?-? " 1 Jc? F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?

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892.02 Temporary Rock Sediment Dam Type-B........
897.01 Rock Pipe Inlet Protection Type-A.........
897.02 Rock Pipe Inlet Protection Type-B.........

894.01 Rock Silt Screen ..........................
245.04 Stilling Basin ............................
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(1) All adequate temporary erosion control measures will be
installed before clearing and grubbing operations begin.
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erosion control devices shall be installed.in a timely
manner.
(3) All siltation and erosion control devices shall be
properly maintained until no longer needed.
(4) As project progresses, request will promptly be made to
the Division Roadside Environmental Unit for stage and
permanent seeding.
(5) Any removal of siltation devices will be based on the
condition of established ground cover of that area the
device is serving.
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