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WINSTON-SALEM ,JOURNAL
Friday
August 7, 1992
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Wetlands,. Win Ruling0ve'r U.Se 311
By Terry Marta A. Preston Howard Jr , the agency's director, set
JOURNAL RALEIGH BUREAU the conditions an Wh 1S apparently North Caroli-
If state highway officials build a bypass around na's rirst challenge-to highway planners' efforts to
High Point through. one of the piedmont's last build through sensitive wetlands, which serve as
stands of wetlands hardwood, they'll have to pre- natural filters to cleanse water supplies and ,are
enof planenand animals.
serve or create an acre of wetlands to match each often Ronald Et rare species
that they destroy: -
That was the ruling yesterday by the N.C. Divi- with the N.c•Water hady m whichSection, a psaid "Thi,
ublic hear-
sion of Environmental Management.in,response to the only project we've
plans id send a bypass for U.S 311 through a,.:. ing was called on the wetlands issue, but it won't be
tributary of Oak Ho11o;Aake, filling in 5.9 acres of
See HIGHWAY, Page16
wetlands. -
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H- IGHWAY
Continued From Page 13
the last. It shows that times have
ged."
ctxan
Ferrell said Howard ruled that
the N. C. Department of 1Yansporta--.
ti?h must enhance existing 'wet-'
lands within the natural drainage
area of Oak Hollow Lake or restore
or:: create wetlands there in _ the
same amount as the four-lane 'by-
pass would destroy.
`"Highway planners had argued in
January that if they had to reroute
the bypass to avoid- wetlands; .`it
could delay-the project and add as:
much as $2.5 million, to its cost. "
Tkey had proposed instead that the„
department be allowed to'' preserve
wlands in.Bertie County to offset

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Ruling allows
highway ramp
over wetlands
O The N.C. Division of Envi-
ronmental Management issues
certification for the U.S. 311
Bypass - but with a condition
that will be difficult to meet
BY CINDE STEPHENS ?/ I 1
High Point Bureau j>
7• 9Z
HIGH POINT - A highway
ramp can be built across a natural
filter at Oak Hollow Lake without
damaging High Point's water qual-
ity. That's what the state's Division
,of Environmental Management de-
termined Thursday when it issued
a certification for the U.S. 311 By-
pass.
But one of''two attached condi-
tions will be difficult for the De-
partment of Transportation to
meet:
.. • Transportation officials must
find alternative sites in that same
watershed where more natural fil-
ters, called wetlands, can be cre-
ated or restored.
. • And those sites must then be
approved by the Division of Envi-
ronmental Management and the
Corps of Engineers.
So far, no such sites have been
approved.
"The DOT still has some work to
do before the certification can be
used," said Ron Ferrell, a wetlands
scientist in the environmental man-
agement division's Raleigh office.
Cyndi Bell, a DOT environmental
specialist who has coordinated the
ml`had.hoped we had
convinced them that
those wetlands were, of a
quality vital enough to
protect. It'sa real
breakdown in the
responsibility that DEM
has to protect
the water. 0
June Stackhouse,
leader of citizens' group
search for wetlands, said one possi; `
ble wetlands site has been found.
near the lake. A couple of others:
inside the watershed also may
qualify.
"Really, it's going to be a patch-
work," Bell said. -
June Stackhouse, president of
citizens' water group, was disap-
pointed to learn of the DEM certifi,.
cation. She thinks other wetlands
within the watershed won't do the
same filtering job as the one where-
a highway ramp will be built.
That particular wetland - lo-
cated on Hiatt Branch and one of
three main feeder streams for the.,
lake - is known as bottomland`
hardwood and is unusual in the
Piedmont.
"I had hoped we had convinced,
them that those wetlands were of a,
quality vital enough to protect,"
Stackhouse said.
"It's a real breakdown in the.
responsibility that DEM has to pro
tect the water."
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HIGHWAY 311 BY-PASS
The NC Department of Transportation applied to the Division of
Environmental Management on September 23, 1991 for a 401 Water
Quality Certification for wetland impacts associated with the
construction of the U.S. 311 Bypass in High Point. The highway
design submitted by DOT would result in the filling of 5.9 acres of
wetlands in the Oak Hollow Lake watershed. Oak Hollow Lake is the
primary water supply for High Point.
A public notice was issued concerning the request because the
impacts to wetlands were located adjacent to waters designated as
water supply. Due to the comments received from the public and the
City of High Point, a public hearing was held in High Point on
January 7, 1992. In general, the comments at the public hearing
supported the need for the road but requested that wetland impacts
be minimized. Alternatives discussed included bridging the
wetlands, relocation of ramp D, or mitigation within the Oak Hollow
Lake watershed for the unavoidable wetland impacts caused by
construction of ramp D.
The hearing officer, Preston Howard, issued his
recommendations on May 7, 1992. Mr. Howard found that alternative
designs for ramp D that impacted less wetland acreage did exist.
However, if the wetland impacts associated with the present design
could be mitigated within the Oak Hollow Lake watershed a 401
certification should be issued by DEM. These findings were
transmitted to DOT. DOT subsequently agreed to conduct the
mitigation within the Oak Hollow Lake watershed on July 30, 1992.
The Division of Environmental Management issued a 401 Water
Quality Certification to the Department of Transportation on August
6, 1992 for the U.S. 311 By-Pass in High Point. The certification
allows the DOT to fill 5.9 acres of wetland in the Oak Hollow Lake
watershed for the construction of the 311 By-Pass and associated
access ramps. The certification requires DOT to replace the
wetlands within the Oak Hollow Lake watershed. The mitigation site
and proposal must be approved by the Division prior to construction
of the By-Pass. Staff of the Division will conduct a site visit of
the proposed mitigation site on August 27, 1992.

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May 18, 1992 - Corps of Engineers requested revision of the
permit application to include a segment of the US 311
Bypass with independent function and utility.
July 30, 1992 - NCDOT requests issuance of Individual 401
Water Quality Certification, contingent upon
compensatory mitigation within the Oak Hollow Lake
Watershed.
August 6, 1992 - DEM issued Individual 401 Water Quality
Certification for R-0609D.
August 27, 1992 - Field review of potential mitigation sites
within the Oak Hollow Lake Watershed by DEM, COE, NCWRC
and NCDOT. Mitigation may be conducted at up to six
different sites and may include a combination of
mitigation types (i.e. in-kind and out-of-kind,
restoration, creation and enhancement)
September 2, 1992 - Revised permit application submitted to
Corps of Engineers. The proposal included the section
of the High Point Bypass from the US 311 tie-in to the
interchange at US 29/70, which would have independent
utility. NCDOT proposed to cross the Oak Hollow Lake
finger with a bridge, which would require no fill in
surface waters.
September 18 and October 5, 1992 - Draft Mitigation Plan and
revision circulated to review agencies.
October 2, 1992 - 401 Water Quality Certification issued by
DEM. This certification included the US 311 Bypass from
west of Oak Hollow Lake to US 29/70 interchange.
October 8, 1992 - Authorization of Nationwide Permits No. 25
and No. 26 by Corps of Engineers, for the US 311 Bypass
from west of Oak Hollow Lake to US 29/70 interchange.
At present, NCDOT is studying hydraulics, soils and
planting needs; and conducting right-of-way negotiations at
the mitigation sites. Sufficient acreage will be acquired to
provide at least 1:1 mitigation of the impacted wetlands.
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PERMITTING HISTORY
October, 1992
SUBJECT: Guilford County - US 311 East Belt from west of
High Point Reservoir to Interchange at US 29-70;
T.I.P. No. R-0609D,E,F; State Project No. 8.1570601
DOA Action ID. 199101397
February 28, 1991 - Pre-discharge Notification pursuant to
Nationwide Permit 26 (33 CFR 330.5 (a) (26)) and
application for 401 Water Quality Certification
submitted to Corps of Engineers and N.C. Division of
Environmental Management. This included 2.04 acres of
wetland impacts and mitigation. The application
included the US 311 Bypass from west of Oak Hollow Lake
to 2000 feet west of NC 68 (T.I.P. No. R-0609D).
May 2, 1991 - N.C. Division of Environmental Management
informed NCDOT that an Individual 401 Water Quality
Certification would be necessary, as Hiatt Branch is
classified as water Supply III. DEM also requested re-
evaluation of wetland delineation.
September 23, 1991 - Revised Pre-discharge Notification and
request for Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
submitted to DOA and DEM. This propo:,al included 5.94
acres of wetland impacts and mitigatiol: at R-0609D.
October, 1991 - DEM issued request to Greensboro News and
Record and High Point Enterprise for publishing of
Public Notice of NCDOT's request for 401 Water Quality
Certification.
October 17, 1991 - DEM issued request to WRC, EPA, and DOA to
provide comments on 401 Water Qtiali ty C'ertifi.catian .
December 5, 1991 - NCDOT sent design= drawing of rejected
alternate location for Ramp "D" to DE:-I.
January 7 - February 6, 1992 - Public Hearing for Individual
401 Water Quality Certification held at High Point City
Council Chambers, followed by 30-day comment period.
February 7 - June 7, 1992 - DEM review period for Individual
401 Mater Quality Certification.
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM ITF:Z TO: John R. Dorney
Division of Environmental Mana 51992
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
U?r!`
Habitat Conservation Pr gram fth
DATE: May 20, 1992
SUBJECT: U.S. 311 East Belt from west of High Point Reservoir to
2000 feet west of N.C. 68, Eastchester Drive, Guilford
County, N.C. State Project No. 8.1570601.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has
reviewed the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the
proposed U.S. 311 East Belt in Guilford County. Our comments are
based on reviews by biologists on our staff familiar with habitat
values of the project area. These comments are provided in
accordance with certain provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 661 - 667d)
and the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.).
The proposed project will impact 5.94 acres of high quality
wetlands along Hiatt Branch. It is the opinion of this agency
that this amount of wetland loss is excessive and that sufficient
areas of high quality habitat no longer exist for mitigation of
this loss (see February 5, 1992 NCWRC memorandum submitted for
Proposed Wetland Filling of Hiatt Branch for Construction of U.S.
311 East Belt, Guilford County). Also, the proposed U.S. 311
East Belt will cross a section of Oak Hollow Lake. Oak Hollow
Lake provides quality fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and
hybrid striped bass. Construction of this roadway and subsequent
secondary development will cause degradation of the fishery
through increased urban runoff, silt and sedimentation.
NCWRC is opposed to NCDOT receiving Section 401 Water
Quality Certification for these activities and recommends that
alternatives be sought to prevent filling of this wetland.
- .,*. Memo Page 2 May 20, 1992
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
Section 401 Water Quality Certification. If we can provide
further assistance, please call on us.
DLS/lp
cc: Larry Warlick, District 5 Wildlife Biologist
Shari Bryant, District 5 Fisheries Biologist
Steve Pozzanghera, Piedmont Habitat Biologist
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT' OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
A'-i g""st 21 7 _rD `_}?
Dit i _on o? rlivll _.nmental Managel2 ent
North Caro_iT_ a Departmel t of Environment,
7? t Health'. and N? ztural Resoi. rce
P.O. boX 29535
RaieLgi?, North LarOiyiia, 277626-0=35
ATTEi\, ?771ION : ;Fr . ?? C;llll Dorn ey
pater Qua_ity Planining Branch
Dear Sir,
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY

SUBJECT. Guilford C.'.Janty - Bridge over Oa« HC;ai',>l! La. e
part of US ?11 Bypass (I lg_h POinL EaS1 Eel r
T . I . 1 . AV 'o . R 06 09E; I 3r gat -- ?i }U? e(.. `. NiD . V . _ J / 06 _., ,}
D0A Ac Io?1 ID. 1'_P9101 97, 1 DE1z t-.-ni ;ecL ,\a. , 254 1 4
In rvSp l7Se to st.gge ions iiiadG ill Cor_ eSiJOi.d 2IIce _..?ct'tc
by DEHNIR, Div_isic-ln of 'all Resources 'ated July L01, i'_`'9
and Divi.sl,:n of Envlrc-Inmental Manage Reiat, cateCAulg .St
v `! NC DOT of he followll'g response
1 . Hater-i- a.l dropped il.to the lak& during of
the bent; -ill-.fie contained by th itr yuity
curtain. We Vvil__ specify in ;--tur spec al prov1sions
that the tu:bidlty' curraln siaali tile
site, including all construction barge.-..
DEJINR requested srec?fication of the
?z` o -he
Sediment col7talnment bill used d,?tri..Lcf `7 z? ur=__hC of
tI-e c:.fferdam for .different. puir1ip?nc ratew. Irv late
investigated the post- ibility o _ Speci:Ly=_llg `pt il'piilu
rates . It would be almo t impr. ssii `ale t0 Spt_aCif
pumping rates because ecl'_1ipmenL: can v;hiy s,--) 1u n
among different c c)ntractc)r, . The INCDO' , Hyd- au _1" c's
Uilit suggested that this ?. ituatior! - r-1 'J i?:.7.17?' e
practical 1 y by waiting _'intl_ he pr _; it l t .?<)

c- onstruction acid listruct i C? r.Ahe .ew Cti. li EI__Ihee,.
tC? C?orCliicz? Elie t :IY '1 iCT <%pera soli ?-iy--raul" CS,
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the Cc7i=er dam , LCIe .:'i.on l e' seal Wit Aa'1. a.11' _a,.'y
nee- --,-,o lred. The -a. ,,-r removed fro i, the fr rC'.all!
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the Iaiie b tic ,; alhC1 ShouI d retain ve,r .._.._C.?.._e
silt.
A sea.1=d urbid ty c -Li?taJn V71' le 1 ;}--iieior?c.
to he s :eet 1e cof f e r fl -r, TYhe tu --b C'_ir ?a_ I!
>iill rem,,1.n in -D.! acc nn oA t1
br1dge lir`s .
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Wayne Wright, CCE
Linwood O'Neal, City
Mayor Becky Smothers,
Steve Tedder %yHNR
Ken Jolly, COLE
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Charles Hunt, ' . E . , St-L- _tctur'- _, _s icrn
Tom Shearin, t . E . , Roadway Design
Jim Wilder, r.E., Constructmoih
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PERMITTING HISTORY
August, 1992
SUBJECT: Guilford County - US 311 East Belt from west of
High Point Reservoir to 1000 feet east of US 29-70;
T.I.P. No. R-0609D,E,F; State Project No. 8.1570601
February 28, 1991 - Pre-discharge Notification pursuant to
Nationwide Permit 26 (33 CFR 330.5 (a) (26)) and
application for 401 Water Quality Certification
submitted to Corps of Engineers and N.C. Division of
Environmental Management. This included 2.04 acres of
wetland impact, and mitigation.
May 2, 1991 - N.C. Division of Environmental Management
informed NCDOT that an Individual 401 Water Quality
Certification would be necessary, as Hiatt Branch is
classified as Water Supply III. DEM also requested re-
evaluation of wetland delineation.
September 23, 1991 - Revised Pre-discharge Notification and
request for Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
submitted to DOA and DEM. This proposal included 5.94
acres of wetland impacts and mitigation.
October 9, 1991 - DEM issued request to Greensboro News and
Record for publishing of Public Notice of NCDOT's
request for 401 Water Quality Certification.
October 17, 1991 - DEM issued request to WRC, EPA, and BOA to
provide comments on water quality certification.
December 5, 1991 - NCDOT sent design drawing of rejected
alternate location for Ramp D to DEM.
January 7 - February 6, 1992 - Public Hearing for 401 Water
Quality Certification held at High Point City Council
Chambers, followed by 30-day comment period.
February 7 - June 7, 1992 - DEM review period for 401 Water
Quality Certification. DEM has extended this review
period to allow additional investigation of potential
mitigation methods prior to issuing a decision.

July 30, 1992 - NCDOT requests issuance of 401 Water Quality
Certification, contingent upon compensatory mitigation
within the Oak Hollow Lake Watershed.
August 6, 1992 - DEM issued 401 Water Quality Certification.
At present, NCDOT is finalizing a new permit application
which includes Nationwide Permit sites located along the
remainder of the project corridor. Geotechnical personnel
completed soil borings on uplands adjacent to Oak Hollow Lake
in August. Design of the mitigation area at this site is
underway.
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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 September 25, 1992 Acting Director
Ms. Cyndi Bell
Planning and Environmental Branch
N.C. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Ms. Bell:
RE: Mitigation plans for US 311 project, High Point
Guilford County
DEM # 91258
DEM staff have reviewed your 18 September 1992 letter to the
Corps of Engineers concerning mitigation plans for the Us 311
Bypass project. We have the following changes which 'should be
considered as you develop your final mitigation plans which will
require written DEM approval.
1) We believe that lowering site elevation will be required
at mitigation sites 2, 3, 4 (the "mountain site"), 5 and 6.
Grading is only listed as needed on site 4, 5, and 6. If you
believe that grading will not be needed on sites 2 and 3 please
justify in writing. Otherwise the mitigation plan should be
modified to include grading on these sites.
2) Mitigation site 2 (freshwater marsh site) - Monitoring
would probably be more accurate in mid to late spring rather than
in summer since the herbaceous vegetation will probably be
impenetrable in summer. We suggest that the monitoring time be
modified accordingly.
3) Mitigation sites 3 - 6 (bottomland hardwood sites) -
Black walnut is not a wetland species (FAC upland) and therefore
should be removed from the planting list. Red maple and other
FAC or FAC wet species should be added.
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4) Annual reports shall be made to DEM concerning the
mitigation at these sites.
If you need to discuss these points, please call Ron Ferrell
or I at 733-1786. We look forward to continuing to work with DOT
on mitigation plans for this and other projects.
Sincerely,
R. Dorney
W44-1 nds and Te nical Review Group
311bypa.mit
cc: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Winston-Salem DEM Regional Office
Ron Ferrell
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State of North Carolina
Departnant of Envxro=ent, HnIth, and Natural Resources
Division of Envuonmental Manag,?Imcnt
P.O. Box 79535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
WATER QUALITY SB=ON
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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 August 6, 1992 Acting Dimetor
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental. Branch
N.C. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed US 311 bypass from West of High Point
Reservoir to 2000 feet west of NC 68, Eastchester
Drive
Project #91258, TIP # R-0609D, Project No. 8.1570601
Guilford County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2768 issued
to N.C. Department of Transportation dated August 6, 1992.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
Preston Howar r. P.E.
cting Director
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regional Office
Winston-Salem DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker
Central Files 111 IONALOMCES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
7041251-6248 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 9191571-4700 9191946-6481 919/395.3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Tclcphonc 919-733-7015
An Equal Opportunity Affamativc Action Employer
" ' Ift AUG 06 '92 08:42AM P.8
NORTH CAROLINA
guliford County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the
requirements of Section 901 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 N.C. Department of Transportation pursuant to an application
filed on the Ist day of octojer, 1991 to construct a portion of
the US 311 Bypass from existing US 311 to a point 2000 feet west
of NC 68.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into the waters of Hiatt Branch and
adjacent wetlands in conjunction with the proposed US 311 Bypass
in Guilford 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 501, 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. Wetland creation/restoration shall be done in the
Oak Hollow Lake watershed at a 1:1 acreage ratio at
sites agreed upon by the Division of Environmental
Management. A site specific mitigation plan
including planting densities, no less than three
years of monitoring, success criteria and
remediation measures shall be agreed upon with the
Division once specific sites are agreed upon by DOT
and DEM. Hydrology shall be monitored to ensure
that it meets the criteria in the 1987 Corps of
Engineers delineation manual.
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 6th day of August, 1992.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
reston Howard Jr. P.E.
Q, ing Direct
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JAMES G. MARTIN
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July 30, 1992
Mr. Preston Howard, Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
N. C. Department of Environmental,
Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Howard:
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DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MGMNT.
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR

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SEEOTION
SUBJECT: Guilford. County - US 311 East Belt
from West of High Point Reservoir
to 2000 feet west of NC 68, Eastchester
Drive; TIP No. R-0609D;
State Project No. 8.1570601
In response to the Hearing officer's recommendation
that construction and/or mitigation alternatives to the
proposed project will be necessary to obtain a 401. Water
Quality Certification, NCDOT will commit to compensatory
mitigation within the Oak Hollow Lake Watershed.
Over the past several months NCDOT has investigated
numerous potential mitigation sites within the Oak
Hollow Lake watershed. Several properties have been
located that are available to NCDOT and have potential
for wetland restoration or creation. NCDOT will
continue to diligently pursue all practicable means for
location of suitable mitigation sites. A minimum of
acres of mitigation wetlands will be provided in order
to meet the requirement for 100% compensation for lost
water filtration into Oak Hollow Lake. NCDOT will
coordinate selection and planning of these mitigation
sites with the Division of Environment Management.
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In order to facilitate the efficient and effective
processing of this project, I request the Division of
Environmental Management proceed to issue the requested
401 Water Quality Certification contingent upon NCDOT's
fulfillment of mitigation requirements satisfactory to
the Division of Environmental Management.
Thank you for your timely consideration of this
request. Should you have questions, please contact me
or Cyndi Bell of my staff at 733-9770.
Sincerely,
? W
L. J. Ward, P.E.
Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Project Management
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, NCDEHNR
Mr. G. T. Shearin, P. E., Roadway Design
District Engineer, USCOE
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. John Watkins, P.E., Division 7 Engineer
Mr. W. D. Johnson, Roadside Environment
Mr. Dennis Pipkin, P.E., Planning & Environmental
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor June 8, 1992
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
N.C. Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
RE: US 311 Bypass, High Point
DEM # 91258
Guilford County
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
As a followup to the 5 June 1992 meeting between DEM and DOT
regarding the US 311 Bypass project, I understand that DOT is
still actively examining wetland mitigation options in order to
meet Mr. Preston Howard's desire to have wetland mitigation
within the watershed of Oak Hollow Lake. Since DOT is still_
gathering information, I am hereby placing this project on hold
until DOT has determined whether mitigation is feasible in the
watershed. I?expect that this hold period should not last past
July 1, 1992.
Please call me at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
S' er ly ours,
Joh R. Dorney
CC: Steve Mauney
Central Files
Preston Howard
forge Everett
Steve Tedder
REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900
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919/896-7007
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RO. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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Steve Tedder
Preston Howard
FROM: John Dorneq lf
RE: NC DOT revised mit' ation plan for US 311 Bypass in High
Point
Attached for your review is a sketchy, conceptual plan fora
wetland mitigation site for US 311. They presented it to Ron and
me at a meeting on June 5 (Friday) which David Foster organized
at George's suggestion. DOT would like DEM's okay for the concept
before they review its technical feasibility and cost. They plan
to remove a portion of the shoreline of Oak Hollow Lake and then
divert a nearby stream into it to create (maybe) 5 acres of
wetlands (see attached map). The stream drains an urban area and
now enters untreated into Oak Hollow Lake. Conceptually it looks
okay to Ron and me but we want to be sure that we have not
overlooked anything. In addition, DOT would have to remove 20 to
30 feet of soil and saprolite to get the proper grade. DOT is
unsure if they would encounter rock during the excavation. If so
the cost would probably make this site unfeasible. They have
done and are continuing to do other reconnaissance work to
identify possible wetland mitigation sites in the Oak Hollow Lake
watershed without success.
Jack Ward (DOT) also wanted me to ask you whether a detention
pond could buYlt to replace the wetlands if they could not
mitigate for wetlands in the watershed. I stated that ponds do a
good job at removing particulates but that a large portion of
urban runoff pollutants are soluble which can only be effectively
removed by wetlands rather than ponds. However I told Mr. Ward
that I would get your views on this as well.
Mr. Ward asked that I get back to him as soon as possible.
Therefore, I would appreciate your decisions on 1) whether the
mitigation site is conceptually oaky and 2) whether a pond would
substitute for wetland mitigation. If possible please get bak to
me by Wednesday morning so I can relay your decisions to DOT. If
an internal DEM meeting is necessary, please advise.
cc: Boyd DeVane
Steve Mauney
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SUBJECT: Guilford County - US 311 East Belt from west of
High Point Reservoir to 1000 feet east of US 29-70;
T.I.P. No. R-0609D,E,F; State Project No. 8.1570601
February 28, 1991 - Pre-discharge Notification pursuant to
Nationwide Permit 26 (33 CFR 330.5 (a) (26)) and
application for 401 Water Quality Certification
submitted to Corps of Engineers and N.C. Division of
Environmental Management. This included 2.04 acres of
wetland impacts and mitigation.
May 2, 1991 - N.C. Division of Environmental Management
informed NCDOT that an individual 401 Water Quality
Certification would be necessary, as Hiatt Branch is
classified as Water Supply III. DEM also requested re-
evaluation of wetland delineation.
September 23, 1991 - Revised Pre-discharge Notification and
request for Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
submitted to DOA and DEM. This proposal included 5.94.
acres of wetland impacts and mitigation.
October 9, 1991 - DEM issued request to Greensboro News and
Record for publishing of Public Notice of NCDOT's
request for 401 Water Quality Certification.
October 17, 1991 - DEM issued request to WRC, EPA, and DCA to
provide comments on water quality certification.
December 5, 1991 - NCDOT sent design drawing of rejected
alternate location for Ramp D to DEM.
January 7 - February 6, 1992 - Public Hearing for 401 Water
Quality Certification held at High Point City Council
Chambers, followed by 30-day comment period.
February 7 - June 7, 1992 - DEM review period for 401 Water
Quality Certification. DEM has extended this review
period to allow additional investigation of potential
mitigation methods prior to issuing a decision.

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which will extend to US 29-70, in order to have a "separate
and complete" project. Investigation of new mitigation
options is ongoing. Geotechnical and Design personnel are
conducting soil borings on uplands adjacent to Oak Hollow
Lake to see if the site can be graded down to wetland
elevation. Other small, isolated areas where wetlands may be
created have also been located. DEM has indicated that they
will conduct field reviews of these properties. NCDOT also
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James G. Martin, Governor
June 8, 1992
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
N.C. Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
RE: US 311 Bypass, High Point
DEM # 91258
Guilford County
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
_.. 1 e> 1992
WATER QUALITY
SECTION
As a followup to the 5 June 1992 meeting between DEM and DOT
regarding the US 311 Bypass project, I understand that DOT is
still actively examining wetland mitigation options in order to
meet Mr. Preston Howard's desire to have wetland mitigation
within the watershed of Oak Hollow Lake. Since DOT is still
gathering information, I am hereby placing this project on hold
until DOT has determined whether mitigation is feasible in the
watershed. I expect that this hold period should not last past
July 1, 1992.
Please call me at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
S' er ly ours,
Joh R. Dorney
CC: Steve Mauney
Central Files
Preston Howard
George Everett
Steve Tedder
REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative .-Action Employer
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MEMO
TO: George Everett
Steve Tedder
Preston Howard
FROM: John Dorne
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RE: NC DOT revised mitJation plan for US 311 Bypass in High
49?
Point
Attached for your review is a sketchy, conceptual plan for a
wetland mitigation site for US 311. They presented it to Ron and
me at a meeting on June 5 (Friday) which David Foster organized
at George's suggestion. DOT would like DEM's okay for the concept
before they review its technical feasibility and cost. They plan
to remove a portion of the shoreline of Oak Hollow Lake and then
divert a nearby stream into it to create (maybe) 5 acres of
wetlands (see attached map). The stream drains an urban area and
now enters untreated into Oak Hollow Lake. Conceptually it looks
okay to Ron and me but we want to be sure that we have not
overlooked anything. In addition, DOT would have to remove 20 to
30 feet of soil and saprolite to get the proper grade. DOT is
unsure if they would encounter rock during the excavation. If so
the cost would probably make this site unfeasible. They have
done and are continuing to do other reconnaissance work to
identify possible wetland mitigation sites in the Oak Hollow Lake
watershed without success.
Jack Ward (DOT) also wanted me to ask you whether a detention
pond could built to replace the wetlands if they could not
mitigate for wetlands in the watershed. I stated that ponds do a
good job at removing particulates but that a large portion of
urban runoff pollutants are soluble which can only be effectively
removed by wetlands rather than ponds. However I told Mr. Ward
that I would get your views on this as well.
Mr. Ward asked that I get back to him as soon as possible.
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mitigation site is conceptually oaky and 2) whether a pond would
substitute for wetland mitigation. If possible please get bak to
me by Wednesday morning so I can relay your decisions to DOT. If
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
June 8, 1992
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
N.C. Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
RE: US 311 Bypass, High Point
DEM # 91258
Guilford County
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
As a followup to the 5 June 1992 meeting between DEM and DOT
regarding the US 311 Bypass project, I understand that DOT is
still actively examining wetland mitigation options in order to
meet Mr. Preston Howard's desire to have wetland mitigation
within the watershed of Oak Hollow Lake. Since DOT is still
gathering information, I am hereby placing this project on hold
until DOT has determined whether mitigation is feasible in the
watershed. I expect that this hold period should not last past
July 1, 1992.
Please call me at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
S ' er ly ours,
Joh R. Dorney
CC: Steve Mauney
Central Files
Preston Howard
George Everett
Steve Tedder
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Preston Howard
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RE: NC DOT revised mit' ation plan for US 311 Bypass in High
Point
Attached for your review is a sketchy, conceptual plan for a
wetland mitigation site for US 311. They presented it to Ron and
me at a meeting on June 5 (Friday) which David Foster organized
at George's suggestion. DOT would like DEM's okay for the concept
before they review its technical feasibility and cost. They plan
to remove a portion of the shoreline of Oak Hollow Lake and then
divert a nearby stream into it to create (maybe) 5 acres of
D - wetlands (see attached map). The stream drains an urban area and
now enters untreated into Oak Hollow Lake. Conceptually it looks
okay to Ron and me but we want to be sure that we have not
overlooked anything. In addition, DOT would have to remove 20 to
30 feet of soil and saprolite to get the proper grade. DOT is
unsure if they would encounter rock during the excavation. If so
the cost would probably make this site unfeasible. They have
done and are continuing to do other reconnaissance work to
identify possible wetland mitigation sites in the Oak Hollow Lake
watershed without success.
t? Jack Ward (DOT) also.wanted me to ask you whether a detention
N pond could built to replace the wetlands if they could not
mitigate for wetlands in the watershed. I stated that ponds do a
good job at removing particulates but that a large portion of
urban runoff pollutants are soluble which can only be effectively
removed by wetlands rather than ponds. However I told Mr. Ward
that I would get your views on this as well.
Mr. Ward asked that I get back to him as soon as possible.
Therefore, I would appreciate your decisions on 1) whether the
mitigation site is conceptually oaky and 2) whether a pond would
substitute for wetland mitigation. If possible please get bak to
me by Wednesday morning so I can relay your decisions to DOT. If
an internal DEM meeting is necessary, please advise.
cc: Boyd DeVane
Steve Mauney
Ron Ferrell
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Pray 29, 1942
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Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Barney.O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental Branch
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
Subject: Application for Water Quality Certification
US 311 East Beltway, High Point
Guilford County
DEM # 91258, DOT # 8.1570601, TIP # R-0609D
Your application for a Water Quality Certification under
Section 401 of the Federal Clean.Water Act was received by the.
Division on October 1, 1991. The activity for which the
Certification is sought is to fill 5.9 acres of wetlands and.
relocate stream channels to construct the first portion of US 311
East Belt Bypass. The purpose of the proposed project is to
construct a bypass for US 311 around the cities of High Point and.
Archdale. A Water Quality Certification.is a determination by
the Division.that the activity for which the federal permit or
license is sought is not expected to result in a violation of
state water quality standards
My staff has reviewed your application and has identified
specific concerns for the impact of this project on water quality
standards. Significant uses which would be removed by this road
include removal of pollutants from urban runoff into Oak Hollow
Lake (water supply for the City of High Point), aquatic life
habitat, wildlife habitat and water storage. In addition, we
have determined that practicable alternatives.exist to your
present project design. These alternatives are to 1) construct a
bridge across the wetlands for Ramp D, 2) replace Ramp D with a
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loop road near Skeet Club Road with a possible flyover to carry
future traffic westward on the proposed western portion of the
High Point beltway, or 3) create or restore wetlands in.the Oak
Hollow Lake watershed to provide at least 1000 replacement of the
wetlands which would be filled by Ramp D and the roadway.
Because of these concerns for potential violation of the
Standards and in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0109, I have
determined that your application shall be denied.
If this denial. is unacceptable to.you, you have the right to
an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (301
days following receipt of this denial. This request must be in
the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina.General.Statutes and filed with the office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made, this denial
shall be final.and binding.
If you have any questions concerning this denial, please
contact Mr. John Dorney in the Water Quality Planning Branch of
this Division at [phone].
Sincerely,
George T. Everett
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regional Office
John Parker
John Dorney
Central Files
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor June 8, 1992
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
N.C. Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
RE: US 311 Bypass, High Point
DEM # 91258
Guilford County
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
As a followup to the 5 June 1992 meeting between DEM and DOT
regarding the US 311 Bypass project, I understand that DOT is
still actively examining wetland mitigation options in order to
meet Mr. Preston Howard's desire to have wetland mitigation
within the watershed of Oak Hollow Lake. Since DOT is still
gathering information, I am hereby placing this project on hold
until DOT has determined whether mitigation is feasible in the
watershed. I?expect that this hold period should not last past
July 1, 1992.
Please call me at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
S' er lyou?rs
Joh R. Dorney
CC:, Steve Mauney
Central Files
Preston Howard
George Everett
Steve Tedder
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN September 23, 1991 DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
SECRETARY STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Department of the Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington-, North Carolina, 28402-5201
ATTENTIONI Mr. G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Guilford County - US 311 East Belt from west of
High Point Reservoir to 2000 feet west of NC 68,
Eastchester Drive; T.I.P. No. R-0609D; State
Pr.oject No. 8.1570601
The North Carolina Department of Transportation
submitted a Pre-discharge Notification for the subject
project on February 28, 1991. At that time, a mitigation
plan for anticipated impacts to 2.04 acres of bottomland
hardwoods was included with the application.. Since that
time, the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) has
notified us that the wetland impacts should be re-evaluated,
and that additional mitigation would be required accordingly.
Figures 2, 5 and 6 of the attached permit drawings
illustrate the 2.04 acres of wetlands impacted at Site II, as
well as the 2.07-acre mitigation site originally proposed for
this impact. The revised mitigation plan for this site is
included with this package. Figures 3 and 4 of the permit
drawings have been corrected to illustrate impacts to 3.9
acres of wetlands at Site I. Figures 2A and 2B have been
added to depict an additional 3.2 acres of mitigation
proposed at two properties in High Point. Figure 2A depicts
a 0.7-acre property owned by the city of High Point. This
site has been degraded by removal of all wetland vegetation
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and is currently used as a vegetable garden by an adjacent
property owner. Figure 2B depicts a 2.5-acre mitigation site
at Jackson Lake Bed, which is bordered by*a dam at Jackson
Lake Road. The lake bed is bare except for isolated black
willow trees. NCDOT proposes to revegetate these sites with
bottomland hardwood species. The planting/monitoring plan
and mitigation plan drawings for these two additional'
mitigation sites are also included with this package.
The total wetland impact for this project-includes 5.94
acres of bottomland hardwoods. The total mitigation proposed
at three sites includes 5.27 acres. In order to compensate
for the 0.64-acre deficit, NCDOT proposes to debit 0.64 acres
from the Company Swamp Mitigation Bank.
DEM has also questioned the necessity for constructing
this project, and is particularly concerned about the wetland
impacts associated with Ramp D. This project is included in
the Major Thoroughfare and Street Plan for High Point, and
was designed as a freeway due to anticipated heavy traffic
demands. At present, there is no bypass route for heavy
trucks or other through traffic utilizing US 311. Need for
this project is based on traffic studies which indicate that
the existing US 311, which passes through the central
business district of the cities of High Point and Archdale,
will operate below capacity unless an alternate route for
through traffic is provided. Improvement of the existing
facility was considered, but was eliminated due.to
anticipated high right-of-way costs, lack of upgrading of
traffic service, and disruption of existing socio-economic
conditions in High Point and Archdale. selection of the
preferred corridor was based on input from affected
communities and businesses public hearings, and from input by
reviewing agencies, as detailed in the Final Environmental
Impact Statement approved on July 12, 1988.
The alignment of Ramp D was chosen to minimize impacts
to local communities. Areas to the north and south of the
preferred alignment are developed, and extensive relocation
of homes would be necessary to use another route. Conversion
of Aberdeen Road for use as Ramp D is not considered
reasonable because it would impose undue hardships on
inhabitants of the affected neighborhood. Access to all
houses bordering Aberdeen Road would be restricted, requiring
additional relocations.
Ramp D is designed as a two-lane facility to maximize
safety and ensure the desired level of service. It will be
able to accomodate the anticipated heavy truck traffic on the
bypass, which will be merging with vehicles travelling north
on the US 311 route through High Point.
Bridging of the affected wetlands was considered
unfeasible due to design and economic considerations. In
order to bridge wetland Site I, a 900-foot single bridge,
which would save 2.6 of the 3.9 acres of wetlands to be
impacted, could be constructed at a cost of 51,500,000. At
wetland Si---- IT_, dual 1000-foot bridges, which would avoid
the entire 2.04-acre site, could be built at a cost of
55,000,000. Long-term maintenance costs of these bridges, as
opposed to an at-grade road, would significantly increase the
ongoing expense of thi's highway.
The DEM has notified us that their General 401 Water
Quality Certification is not applicable since Hiatt Branch is
classified as WS-III. By copy of this letter, we are
requesting issuance of Individual 401 Water Quality
Certification by DEM.
If you have any additional questions regarding this
project, please contact Cyndi Bell in Raleigh at (919) 733-
9770.
Sincerely,
L.R. Goode, Ph.D., P.E.
Director, Programs, Policy & Budget
cc: Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
District Engineer, DOA
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. J.W. Watkins, P.E., Division 7 Engineer
Mr. Dennis Pipkin, P.E., Environmental Unit
Mr. N.L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
. P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
SAW26- ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
PRE-DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION FORM FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT 26
NOTES: If Item A.7. (below) is 10 acres or more or if any of the conditions
listed in Section B. (below) are not met, the applicant must submit an
individual permit application. Please contact the District for forms and
information.
Applicant is required to obta>n a Section 401 Water quality Certification from
the Sate of North Carolina for NWP 26 Lo be valid. This cartifiCation should
be furnished with this pre-discharge notification.
PLEASE PRINT N.C. Department of Transportation - Division of Highways
A. ATTN: Dr. L.R. Goode, PE
1. OWNERS NAME: Director. Programs. Policy and Budget
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P.O. _Box 25201
Raleigh. NC 27611
3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): [phone]
4. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK: COUNTY: Forsyth-Guilford Gounties
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE STREAM NAMES, ROAD NUMBERS, ETC.):
Hiatt Branch.ad.iacent to Aberdeen Road. High Point. NC
5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: Channel change of stream and fill of
5_q4 arrac of watlandc_
6. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of a new multi-lane highway as
part of a bypass for the cities of High Point and Archdale, NC.
7. APPROXIMATE SIZE OF WATERS' AND WETLANDS WHICH WILL BE LOST OR
SUBSTANTIALLY ADVERSELY MODIFIED AS A RESULT OF THE PROPOSED WORK (EXPRESS
IN TENTHS OF ACRES): 5_24 Acres
8. INFORMATION THAT THE APPLICANT BELIEVES IS APPROPRIATE: See cover
letter and accompanying mitigation plan
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9: DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTENCE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ON OR
NEAR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AREA? YES [ ] NO [x]
IF YES, INDICATE WHAT SPECIES.
10. DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES WHICH ARE LISTED OR
DETERMINED ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC
PLACES THAT OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT? YES [ ] NO [xl
11. WILL THE ACTIVITY INTERFERE WITH NAVIGATION? YES [ ] NO [xl
B. CONDITIONS. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR-THE NATIONWIDE
PERMITS TO BE VALID (33 CFR 330.5-.6):
MET NOT MET
1. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL WILL NOT [xl [ l
OCCUR IN THE PROXIMITY OF A PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
INTAKE.
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2. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL WILL NOT [x] [ l
OCCUR IN AREAS OF CONCENTRATED SHELLFISH PRODUCTION
UNLESS, THE DISCHARGE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO AN AUTHORIZED
SHELLFISH.HARVESTING ACTIVITY.
3• THE ACTIVITY SHALL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY DISRUPT THE [xl [ ]
MOVEMENT OF THOSE SPECIES OF AQUATIC LIFE INDIGENOUS TO
THE WATERBODY (UNLESS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE FILL IS
TO IMPOUND WATER).
4. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL SHALL CONSIST [xl [ ]
OF SUITABLE MATERIAL FREE FROM TOXIC POLLUTANTS IN TOXIC
AMOUNTS.
5. ANY STRUCTURE OR FILL AUTHORIZED SHALL BE PROPERLY [xl [ l
MAINTAINED.
6. THE ACTIVITY WILL NOT OCCUR IN A COMPONENT OF THE [x] [ l
NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SYSTEM; NOR IN A RIVER
CURRENTLY DESIGNATED BY CONGRESS AS A "STUDY RIVER" FOR
POSSIBLE INCLUSION.
T. THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF THE ACTIVITY WILL [xl [ l
NOT IMPAIR RESERVED TRIBAL RIGHTS.
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C. MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. THE FOLLOWING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SHALL BE
FOLLOWED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
PRACTICES MAY BE CAUSE FOR REQUIRING AN INDIVIDUAL PERMIT. APPLICANT
SHOULD PROVIDE EXPLANATION FOR MANAGEMENT PRACTICES NOT MET.
MET NOT MET
1. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WATERS (x ] [ ]
OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE AVOIDED OR MINIMIZED
THROUGH THE USE OF-OTHER PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVES.
2. DISCHARGES IN SPAWNING AREAS DURING SPAWNING N/A [ ] [ ]
SEASONS SHALL BE AVOIDED.
3. DISCHARGES SHALL NOT RESTRICT OR IMPEDE THE [xI [ ]
MOVEMENT OF AQUATIC SPECIES INDIGENOUS TO THE WATERS OR
THE PASSAGE OF NORMAL OR EXPECTED HIGH FLOWS OR CAUSE
THE RELOCATION OF THE WATER (UNLESS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE
OF THE FILL IS TO IMPOUND WATERS).
4. IF THE DISCHARGE CREATES AN IMPOUNDMENT OF WATER, N/A [ ] [ ]
ADVERSE IMPACTS ON THE AQUATIC SYSTEM CAUSED BY THE
ACCELERATED PASSAGE OF WATER AND/OR THE RESTRICTION OF
ITS FLOW SHALL BE MINIMIZED.
5: DISCHARGE IN WETLAND AREAS SHALL BE AVOIDED. [ ] [x]
Purpose of ADN. Project has avoided wetlands to greatest extent practicable.
6. HEAVY EQUIPMENT WORKING IN WETLANDS SHALL BE PLACED N/A [ ] [ ]
ON MATS.
7. DISCHARGES INTO 3REEEDING AREAS FOR MIGRATORY
WATERFOWL SHALL BE AVOIDED. N/A ] [ ]
8. ALL TEMPORARY FILLS SHALL BE REMOVED IN THEIR N/A [ ] [ ]
ENTIRETY.
Z.
OWN R'S SIGNATURE DATE
IF APPLICABLE: Dr. L. R. Goode, PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget
AGENT'S NAME:
AGENT'S ADDRESS:
AGENT'S PHONE NUMBER:
AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
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RIPARIAN Lr.NDOWNERS
High Point Board of Education D. O. Shumate
P.O. Box 789 610 Shadybrook Road
High Point, NC 27261 High Point, NC 27260
siceloff Gil and Coal Co.
P.G. Box 327
High Point, NC 27,261
A.J. Tivada
P.O. Bost 5965
High Point, NC 27262
B. M. Nixon
513 Aberdeen Road
High Point, NC 27260
W. R. McKinzie
1103.Glenwick Lane
High Point, NC 27262
D. G. Cedolia
603 Shadybrook Road
High Point, NC 27260
J. E. Isley
608 Shadybrook Road
High Point, NC 27260
Charles Lohmeyer
3808 West Field Street
High Point, NC 27260
City of High Point
Attn: R. U: Moss
211 South Hamilton Street
High Point, NC 27260
M. T. Wiggs
3606 Hillside Drive
High Point, NC 27260
S. C. Nooe
3304 Hillside Drive
High Point, NC 27260
H: P. Stinson
2881 Highway 66 South
Kernersville, NC 27284
W. A. Brown
3701 Rolling Road
High Point, NC 27260
R. S. Sharpless
3810 West Field Drive
High Point, NC 27260
C. J. Misiaveg
606 Shadybrook Road
High Point, NC 27260

WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
NCDOT PROJECT R-0609D, GUILFORD COUNTY
US 311 East Belt from West of High Point Reservoir
to 200' West of NC 68, Eastchester Drive
September 23, 1991
(1) Type of wetlands impacted: Bottomland hardwoods.
(2) Acreage and location of area impacted: 5.94 acres
adjacent to Hiatt Branch (Figures 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of
Permit Drawings).
(3) Types of mitigation: Acquisition and protection, on- .
site; in-kind, of 2.07 acres of bottomland hardwoods.
Off-site creation of 3.2 acres of bottomland hardwoods.
Debiting of 0.67 acres from the NCDOT Company Swamp
Mitigation Bank.
(4) Acreage of mitigation: 5.94 acres.
(5) Mitigation ratio: 1:1
(6) Locations of mitigation sites: See maps included with
Permit Drawings (Figures 2, 2A, and 2B) and Mitigation
Plan Details.
(7) The proposed mitigation measures for the selected
alternative will result in acquiring and protecting 2.07
acres of wooded property currently owned by the High
Point City Board of Education, creation of bottomland
hardwoods at two sites (0.7 acres owned by City of High
Point and 2.5 acres at the Jackson Lake Bed) in Guilford
County, and debiting of the Company Swamp Mitigation
Bank.
(3) The two soil associations located with-in the proposed
2.07 acre mitigation site are the Enon fine sandy loam
(10 to 15 percent slopes) and the Chewacla sandy loam.
Both soil associations are not listed as hydric soils;
however, small inclusions of the Wehadkee (hydric soil)
association are found in the Chewacla soils. The soils
on either side of Hiatt Branch are conducive to the
continued growth of naturally occurring hydrophytic
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vegetation., . secondary source of hydrology for the
soils located north of Hiatt Branch is an approximate
si_x foot wide by five foot deep stream which flows from
the vicinity of Aberdeen Road. This small stream, which
carries drainage from the private properties located
between Langdale Drive and Imperial Drive, has created
some soil erosion within the mitigation site, especially
during storm events. A rip rap dam approximately five
feet high (located approximately fifty feet from the
outlet of the 48" pipe under Aberdeen Road) and at least
two shallow water turnouts will be formed on this stream
bed to carry water into undisturbed areas of the
mitigaticn site, thereby dissipating the water velocity
and flow.
(9) The water turnoutO will be approximately one foot deep
and should parallel Aberdeen Road. The water should
sheet'flow out of the water turnouts across the
.mitigation site. It is necessary that these turnouts be
inspected immediately following significant rain events
to evaluate their effectiveness. The turnouts should
cause the non-hydric Enon soils to slowly revert to an
anaerobic condition as a result of increased saturation.
(10) The two stream culverts located below Hillside Drive
will be cleared of sand and debris.. Maximum water flow
through these culverts is reduced by 50% as aresult of
this obstruction. Removal of the Hiatt Branch stream-
bottom sediment for a distance of 150 feet immediately
upstream and downstream of the box culvert must be
accomplished as as method of decreasing the
sedimentation rate within the culvert. The side slopes
immediately upstream of the culvert need not be
excavateq as they are supported by rip rap and rooted
-vegetation.
(11) The planting and monitoring plans for the 0.7 acre site
(City of High Point) and the 2.5 acre site (Jackson Lake
Bed) are attached.
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PROJECT: 8.1570606 R-609D Guildford Co.
US 311 High Point East Belt From High Point Reservoir to NC 68
GUIDELINES FOR WETLAND MONITORING PROGRAM
September 13, 1991
I. Monitoring Time Frame - Mitigation site shall be inspected at the following
times.
A. Prior to planting
B. At completion of planting
C. Two (2) years following completion (or after 2nd full growing season)
II. Data to be Obtained at Specific Inspection Times
A. Prior to planting - 3.2 acres
1. Check for proper elevation and grade, get the permitting agency's
approval on the elevation.
2. Check for proper plant species and for acceptable plant quality.
25% Fraxinus pennsylvanica - Green Ash, 15-18", Seedling, Br.
25% Nyssa sylvatica - Black Gum, 15-18", Seedling, Br.
25$ ercus lyrata - Overcup Oak, 15-18", Seedling, Br.
25% Quercus ni ra - Water Oak, 15-18", Seedling, Br.
Note: Plant species are contingent on availability at the time
of planting.
3. Check for proper planting methods
4. Check for proper plant spacing (8' O.C., 680 seedlings per acre)
B. At completion of planting check for conformity with plans as well as
quality of planting
C. Two (2) years following completion (or after 2nd full growing season)
1. Estimate survival rate (optional - collect data if it can be
determined)
2. Measure height of plants -
3. Take Photograph(s)
4. Estimate percent population
a. Planted species
b. Overall (natural succession)

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III. Evaluation and Recourse Action
A. Acceptable survival rate (50% population planted and natural
succession of desirable species)
B. Two (2) year data evaluation
1. Below acceptable survival rate (recourse options)
a. Replant (supplemental or complete)
b. Minor regrading
c. Reevaluate feasibility
2. Acceptable survival rate - no action

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
January 13, 1991
TO: John Dorney
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FROM: Preston Howard
SUBJECT: 401 Certification Hearing
US 311 Bypass Project
High Point, Guilford County
After reviewing my notes from the 7 January 1992 Public
Hearing on the proposed project, I have several questions that
need to be resolved before I prepare a recommended decision for
the Director's consideration:
(1) Ms. Cindy Bell of DOT stated that DOT cannot condemn
land to satisfy mitigation requirements of State or Federal
Governments. I would like to have a statutory cite or a written
opinion from the Attorney General's Off?ice that confirms this
statement.
(2) Several speakers stated that a DEM/EPA decision not to
designate Guilford County "nonattainment" for carbon monoxide was
contingent on construction of the US 311 Bypass. Please ask our
Air Quality staff to comment on this issue.
(3) Several speakers stated that the project is in conflict
with both the High Point City Ordinance (sections relating to
activities in the Oak Hollow Watershed), and DOT's proposed BMP's
for water supply watershed. DOT must secure for the Hearing
Record a written statement from the City of High Point that
confirms that DOT's US 311 Bypass project plans are compliant
with all High Point Water Supply Protection Ordinances. DOT must
also address whether or not the proposed project complies with
their proposed water supply watershed BMP's (if not, explain
why).
(4) Mr Linwood O'Neal of High Point noted that any
construction activities in the immediate vicinity of Oak Hollow
Lake must receive approval from the Bureau of Recreation. DOT
must provide a written statement from the Bureau that confirms
the Bureau's approval of the US 311 Bypass project.
(5) How will the EMC's decision on the new Water Supply
Watershed Rules (probably to be scheduled for March 1992 EMC
Meeting) affect the proposed project? (i.e., If our decision on
this 401 Certification has not been made prior to the effective
date of the new rules, will this project have to comply with the
new rules?)
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
March 20, 1992
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
ATTENTION: Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Planning Branch
Dear Sir:
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: Guilford County - US 311 East Belt from west of
High Point Reservoir to 2000 feet west of NC 68,
Eastchester Drive; T.I.P. No. R-0609D; State
Project No. 8.1570601
In response to your correspondence of February 5, 1992,
requesting information for Mr. Howard, the following
information is submitted:
1) A copy of the Department of Transportation's Powers
Statute G.S. 136-18 is enclosed. The circumstances
in which NCDOT has eminent domain are detailed in
this document. At this time, the right to condemn
private property for mitigation purposes is not a
power granted to the NCDOT. Please also note the
memorandum to the Deputy Attorney General, dated
February 4, 1992, specifically addressing this
issue.
2) The Hydraulics Unit feels that the project design
complies with NCDOT's Best Management Practices to
the extent practicable. To our knowledge, the
proposed drainage and erosion control plans are
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consistent with locally adopted plans and
ordinances. The primary goal of the BMP's is to
prevent degradation of all state waters through the
location, construction, or operation of the highway
system,"and the proposed project is no exception.
For example, Oak Hollow Lake is being protected by
providing permanent retention basins at the
beginning and end of the lake crossing to contain
possible Hazardous discharges from the roadway.
These basins will be provided with sluice gates to
cut off discharges into the lake in the event of a
Hazardous spill. In addition, an expressway gutter
has been added across the causeway to direct roadway
drainage back to the retention basins. There are
other outfalls within the Oak Hollow Lake watershed
where possible Hazardous discharges can occur, but
it is felt that these locations are at a distance
from the lake such that a Hazardous spill could be
contained before reaching the lake.
The erosion control plans are consistent with
minimum design standards and all temporary and
permanent erosion control devices are designed to
accommodate the ten year storm. Type "A" sediment
basins are the NCDOT's best erosion control device.
These basins will be installed where practicable.
In areas where Type "A" basins are unsuitable, a
combination of Type "B" basins, brush barriers, silt
fences, check dams and rip rap will be used to
control erosion. In any event, there are no
discharge points associated with the roadway that
lack an erosion control device or a combination of
erosion control devices designed to treat runoff
before releasing it into a receiving stream.
Please inform us if you have received any
information regarding new local watershed management
regulations which might affect this project.
3) The enclosed memoranda from the N.C. Division of
Parks and Recreation and the City of High Point
Parks and Recreation Department indicate that these
agencies have no objections to the project, provided
that it is constructed within the corridor which was
reserved prior to the construction of Oak Hollow
Lake.
If you have any questions, please contact Cyndi Bell at
[phone].
Since ly,
B. O' uinn, P.E.
Assistant Manag
Planning & Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Dennis Pipkin, P.E.
§ 136-18 ROADS AND HIGHWAYS § 136-18
(3) Twenty-five percent (25%) on the fraction one-seventh,
which provides an equal share based on the number of
distribution regions.
(c) When ninety percent (90%) of the mileage of the Intrastate
System projects listed in G.S. 136-179 is completed, the Secretary of
Transportation shall, on or before October 1 of each year, calculate
the estimated amount of funds subject to this section that will be
available for the next seven program years beginning that October
1. The Secretary shall then calculate a tentative percentage share
for each distribution region by multiplying the total estimated
amount by a factor that is based:
(1) Sixty-six percent (66%) on the estimated population of the
distribution region compared to the total estimated popula-
tion of the State; and
(2) Thirty-four percent (34%) on the fraction one-seventh,
which provides an equal share based on the number of
distribution regions.
(d) In each fiscal year, the Department shall, as nearly as practi-
cable, expend in a distribution region an amount equal to that
region's tentative percentage share of the funds that are subject to
this section and are available for that fiscal year. In any consecu-
tive seven-year period, the amount expended in a distribution re-
gion must be between ninety percent (90%) and one hundred ten
percent (110%) of the sum of the amounts established under this
subsection as the target amounts to be expended in the region for
those seven years.
(e) In making the calculation under this section, the Secretary
shall use the most recent estimates of population certified by the
State Budget Officer.
(f) In developing the schedules of improvements to be funded
from the Trust Fund and of improvements to be made under the
Transportation Improvement Program, the Board of Transportation
shall consider the highway needs of every county in a distribution
region and shall make every reasonable effort to schedule the con-
struction of highway improvements in a manner that addresses the
needs of every county in the region in an equitable and timely
manner. (1989, c. 692, s. 1.4; c. 770, s. 74.7.)
Editor's Note. - Session Laws 1989,
c. 692, s. 8.3 makes this section effective
August 1, 1989.
Effect of Amendments. - The 1989
amendment, effective August 12, 1989,
amends this section as enacted by Ses-
sion Laws 1989, c. 692, s. 1.4, effective
August 1, 1989, by redesignating subdi-
vision (c)(3) as subdivision (c)(2).
§ 136-18. Powers of Department of Transportation.
The said Department of Transportation shall be vested with the
following powers:
(1) The general supervision over all matters relating to the
construction of the State highways, letting of contracts ?s
therefor, and the selection of materials to be used -in the W
construction of State highways under the authority of this
Chapter.
(2) To take over and assume exclusive control for the benefit of
the State of any existing county or township roads, and to
locate and acquire rights-of-way for any new roads that
may be necessary for a State highway system, with full
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power to widen, relocate, change or alter the grade or loca-
tion thereof and to change or relocate any existing roads
that the Department of Transportation may now own or
may acquire; to acquire by gift, purchase, or otherwise, any
road or highway, or tract of land or other property whatso=
ever that may be necessary for a State highway system:
Provided, all changes or alterations authorized by this sub-
division shall be subject to the provisions of G.S. 136-54 to
136-63, to the extent that said sections are applicable: Pro-
vided, that nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to
authorize or permit the Department of Transportation to
allow or pay anything to any county, township, city or
town, or to any board of commissioners or governing body
thereof, for any existing road or part of any road heretofore
constructed by any such county, township, city or town,
unless a contract has already been entered into with the
Department of Transportation.
(3) To provide for such road materials as may be necessary to
carry on the work of the Department of Transportation,
either by gift, purchase, or condemnation: Provided, that
when any person, firm or corporation owning a deposit of
sand, gravel or other material, necessary, for the construc-
tion of the system of State highways provided herein, has
entered into a contract to furnish the Department of Trans-
portation any of such material, at a price to be fixed by
said Department of Transportation, thereafter the Depart-
went of Transportation shall have the right to condemn
the necessary right-of-way under the provisions of article
9 of Chapter 136, to connect said deposit with any part of
the system of State highways or public carrier, provided
that easements to material deposits, condemned under this
Article shall not become a public road and the condemned
easement shall be returned to the owner as soon as the
deposits are exhausted or abandoned by the Department of
Transportation.
(4) To enforce by mandamus or other proper legal remedies all
legal rights or causes of action of the Department of Trans-
portation with other public bodies, corporations, or per-
sons.
(5) To make rules, regulations and ordinances for the use of,
and to police traffic on, the State highways, and to prevent
their abuse by individuals, corporations and public corpo-
rations, by trucks, tractors, trailers or other heavy or de-
structive vehicles or machinery, or by any other means
whatsoever, and to provide ample means for the enforce-
ment of same; and the violation of any of the rules, regula-
tions or ordinances so prescribed by the Department of
Transportation shall constitute a misdemeanor: Provided,
no rules, regulations or ordinances shall be made that will
conflict with any statute now in force or any ordinance of
incorporated cities or towns, except the Department of
Transportation may regulate parking upon any street
which forms a link in the State highway system, if said
street be maintained with State highway funds.
(6) To establish a traffic census to secure information about the
relative use, cost, value, importance, and necessity of roads
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forming a part of the State highway system, which infor-
mation shall be a part of the public records of the State,
and upon which information the Department of Transpor-
tation shall, after due deliberation and in accordance with
these established facts, proceed to order the construction of
the particular highway or highways.
(7) To assume full and exclusive responsibility for the mainte-
nance of all roads other than streets in towns and cities,
forming a part of the State highway system from date of
acquiring said roads. The Department of Transportation
shall have authority to maintain all streets constructed by
the Department of Transportation in towns of less than
3,000 population by the last census, and such other streets
as may be constructed in towns and cities at the expense of
the Department of Transportation, whenever in the opin-
ion of the Department of Transportation it is necessary and
proper so to do.
(8) To give suitable names to State highways and change the
names as determined by the Board of Transportation of
any highways that shall become a part of the State system
of highways.
(9) To employ appropriate means for properly selecting, plant-
ing and protecting trees, shrubs, vines, grasses or legumes
in the highway right-of-way in the promotion of erosion
control, landscaping and general protection of said high-
ways; to acquire by gift or otherwise land for and to con-
struct, operate and maintain roadside parks, picnic areas,
picnic tables, scenic overlooks and other appropriate turn-
outs for the safety and convenience of highway users; and
to cooperate with municipal or county authorities, federal
agencies, civic bodies and individuals in the furtherance of
those objectives. None of the roadside parks, picnic areas,
picnic tables, scenic overlooks or other turnouts, or any
part of the highway right-of-way shall be used for commer-
cial purposes except for vending machines permitted by
the Department of Transportation and placed by the Divi-
sion of Services for the Blind, Department of Human Re-
sources, as the State licensing agency designated pursuant
to Section 2(a)(5) of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 USC
107a(a)(5)). The Department of Transportation shall regu-
late the placing of the vending machines in highway rest
areas and shall regulate the articles to be dispensed. Every
other use or attempted use of any of these areas for com-
mercial purposes shall constitute a misdemeanor and each
day's use shall constitute a separate offense.
(10) To make proper and reasonable rules, regulations and or-
dinances for the placing or erection of telephone, telegraph
or other poles, signboards, fences, gas, water, sewerage, oil,
or other pipelines, and other similar obstructions that
may, in the opinion of the Department of Transportation,
contribute to the hazard upon any of the said highways, or
in any wise interfere with the same, and to make reason-
able rules and regulations for the proper control thereof.
And whenever the order of the said Department of Trans-
portation shall require the removal of, or changes in, the
location of telephone, telegraph, or other poles, signboards,
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§ 136-18 TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY LAWS § 136-18
fences, gas, water, sewerage, oil, or other pipelines, or
other similar obstructions, the owners thereof shall at
their own expense move or change the same to conform to
the order of said Department of Transportation. Any viola-
tion of such rules and regulations or noncompliance with
such orders shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(11) To regulate, abandon and close to use, grade crossings on
any road designated as part of the State highway system,
and whenever a public highway has been designated as
part of the State highway system and the Department of
'Transportation, in order to avoid a grade crossing or cross-
ings with a railroad or railroads, continues or constructs
the said road on one side of the railroad or railroads, the
Department of Transportation shall have power to aban-
don and close to use such grade crossings; and whenever an
underpass or overhead bridge is substituted for a grade
crossing, the Department of Transportation shall have
power to close to use and abandon such grade crossing and
any other crossing adjacent thereto.
(12) The Department of Transportation shall have such powers
as are necessary to comply fully with the provisions of the
present or future federal aid acts. The said Department of
Transportation is hereby authorized to enter into all con-
tracts and agreements with the United States government
relating to survey, construction, improvement and mainte-
nance of roads, urban area traffic operations studies and
improvement pro jects on the streets on the State highway
system and on the municipal system in urban areas, under
the provisions of the present or future congressional enact-
ments, to submit such scheme or program of construction
or improvement and maintenance as may be required by
the Secretary of Transportation or otherwise provided by
federal acts, and to do all other things necessary to carry
out fully the cooperation contemplated and provided for by
present or future aid acts of Congress for the construction
or improvement and maintenance of federal aid of State
highways. The good faith and credit of the State are fur-
ther hereby pledged to make available funds necessary to
meet the requirements of the acts of Congress, present or
future, appropriating money to construct and improve ru-
ral post roads and apportioned to this State during each of
the years for which federal funds are now or may hereafter
be apportioned b the said act or acts, to maintain the
roads constructed or improved with the aid of funds so
appropriated and to make adequate provisions for carrying
out such construction and maintenance. The good faith and
credit of the State are further pledged to maintain such
roads now built with federal aid and hereafter to be built
and to make adequate provisions for carrying out such
maintenance. Upon request of the Department of Trans-
portation and in order to enable it to meet the require-
ments of acts of Congress with respect to federal aid funds
apportioned to the State of North Carolina, the State Trea-
surer is hereby authorized, with the approval of the Gover-
nor and Council of State, to issue short term notes from
time to time, and in anticipation of State highway revenue,

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§ 136-18 ROADS AND HIGHWAYS § 136-18
and to be payable out of State highway revenue for such
sums as may be necessary to enable the Department of
Transportation to meet the requirements of said federal
aid appropriations, but in no event shall the outstanding
notes under the provisions of this section amount to more
than two million dollars ($2,000,000).
(13) The Department of Transportation is authorized and em-
powered to construct and maintain all walkways and
driveways within the Mansion Square in the City of Ra-
leigh including the approaches connecting with the city
streets, and any funds expended therefor shall be a charge
against general maintenance.
(14) The Department of Transportation shall have authority to
provide roads for the connection of airports in the State
with the public highway system, and to mark the high-
ways and erect signals along the same for the guidance
and protection of aircraft.
(15) The Department, of Transportation shall have authority to
provide facilities for the use of waterborne traffic by estab-
lishing connections between the highway system and the
navigable waters of the State by means of connecting roads
and piers.
(16) The Department of Transportation, pursuant to a resolu-
tion of the Board of Transportation, shall have authority,
under the power of eminent domain and under the same
procedure as provided for the acquirement of rights-of-way,
to acquire title in fee simple to parcels of land for the pur-
pose of exchanging the same for other real property to be
used for the establishment of rights-of-way or for the wid-
ening of existing rights-of-way or the clearing of obstruc-
tions that, in the opinion of the Department of Transporta-
tion, constitute dangerous hazards at intersections. Real
property may be acquired for such purposes only when the
owner of the property needed by the Department of Trans-
portation has agreed in writing to accept the property so
acquired in exchange for that to be used by the Depart-
the
Department of Transportation, an economy in the expen??i-
ture of public funds and the improvement and convenience
and safety of the highway can be effected thereby.
(17) The Department of Transportation is hereby authorized
and required to maintain and keep in repair, sufficient to
accommodate the public school buses, roads leading from
the state-maintained public roads to all public schools and
public school buildings to which children are transported
on public school buses to and from their homes. Said De-
partment of Transportation is further authorized to con-
struct, pave, and maintain school bus driveways and suffi-
cient parking facilities for the school buses at those
schools. The Department of Transportation is further,au- i
thorized to construct, pave, and maintain all other dove-
ways and entrances to the public schools leading from pub-
lic roads not required in the preceding portion of this sub-
division.
(18) To cooperate with appropriate agencies of the United
States in acquiring rights-of-way for and in the construc-
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§ 136-18 TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY LAWS § 136-18
tion and maintenance of flight strips or emergency landing
fields for aircraft adjacent to State highways.
(19)' To prohibit the erection of any informational, regulatory,
or warning signs within the right-of-way of any highway
project built within the corporate limits of any municipal-
ity in the State where the funds for such construction are
derived in whole or in part from federal appropriations
expended by 'the Department of Transportation, unless
such signs have first been approved by the Department of
Transportation.
(20) The Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to
maintain and keep in repair a suitable way of ingress and
egress to all public or church cemeteries or burial grounds
in the State notwithstanding the fact that said road is not
a part of the state-maintained system of roads. For the
purpose of this subdivision a public or church cemetery or
burial ground shall be defined as a cemetery or burial
ground in which th re are buried or permitted to be buried
deceased persons of the community in which said cemetery
or burial ground is located, but shall not mean a privately
owned cemetery operated for profit or family burial plots.
(21) The Department of Transportation is hereby authorized
and directed to remove all dead animals from the traveled
portion and rights-of-way of all primary and secondary
roads and to dispose of such animals by burial or other-
wise. In cases where there is evidence of ownership upon
the body of any dead dog, the Department of Transporta-
tion shall take reasonable steps to notify the owner thereof
by mail or other means.
(22) No airport or aircraft landing area shall be constructed or
altered where such construction or alteration when under-
taken or completed may reasonably affect motor vehicle
operation and safety on adjoining public roads except in
accordance with a written permit from the Department of
Transportation or its duly authorized officers. The Depart-
ment of Transportation is authorized and empowered to
regulate airport and aircraft landing area construction and
alteration in order to preserve safe clearances between
highways and airways and the Department of Transporta-
tion is authorized and empowered to make rules, regula-
tions, and ordinances for the preservation of safe clear-
ances between highways and airways. The Department of
Transportation shall be responsible for determining safe
clearances and shall fix standards for said determination
which shall not exceed the standards adopted for similar
purposes by the United States Bureau of Public Roads un-
der the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1958. Any person,
firm, corporation or airport authority constructing or alter-
ing an airport or aircraft landing area without obtaining a
written permit as herein provided, or not in compliance
with the terms of such permit, or violating the provisions
of the rules, regulationp or ordinances promulgated under
the authority of this section shall be guilty of a misde-
meanor punishable in the discretion of the court; provided,
that this subdivision shall not apply to publicly owned and
operated airports and aircraft landing areas receiving fed-
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eral funds and subject to regulation by the Federal Avia-
tion Authority.
(23) When in the opinion of the Department of Transportation
an economy in the expenditure of public funds can be ef-
fected thereby, the Department of Transportation shall
have authority to enter into agreements with adjoining
states regarding the planning, location, engineering, right-
of-way acquisition and construction of roads and bridges
connecting the North Carolina State highway system with
public roads in adjoining states, and the Department of
Transportation shall have authority to do planning, sur-
veying, locating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition and
construction on short segments of roads and bridges in ad-
joining states with the cost of said work to be reimbursed
by the adjoining state, and may also enter into agreements
with adjoining states providing for the performance of and
reimbursement to the adjoining state of the cost of such
work done within the State of North Carolina by the ad-
joining state: Provided, that the Department of Transpor-
tation shall retain the right to approve any contract for
work to be done in this State by an adjoining state for
which the adjoining state is to be reimbursed.
(24) The Department of Transportation is further authorized to
pave driveways leading from state-maintained roads to ru-
ral fire district firehouses which are approved by the North
Carolina Fire Insurance Rating Bureau and to facilities of
rescue squads furnishing ambulance services which are
approved by the North Carolina State Association of Res-
cue Squads, Inc.
(25) The Department of Transportation is hereby authorized
and directed to design, construct, repair, and maintain
paved streets and roads upon the campus of each of the
State's institutions of higher education, at state-owned
hospitals for the treatment of tuberculosis, state-owned or-
thopedic hospitals, juvenile correction centers, mental
health hospitals and retarded centers, schools for the deaf,
and schools for the blirid, when such construction, mainte-
nance, or repairs have been authorized by the General As-
sembly in the appropriations bills enacted by the General
Assembly. Cost for such construction, maintenance, and
repairs shall be borne by the Highway Fund. Upon the
General Assembly authorizing the construction, repair. or
maintenance of a paved road or drive upon any of the
above-mentioned institutions, the Department of Trans-
portation shall give such project priority to insure that it
shall be accomplished as soon as feasible, at the minimum
cost to the State, and in any event during the biennium for
which the authorization shall have been given by the Gen-
eral Assembly. s
(26) The Department of Transportation, at the request of a
representative from a board of county commissioners;., is
hereby authorized to acquire by condemnation. new or ad-
ditional right-of-way to construct, pave or otherwise im-
prove a designated State-maintained secondary road upon
presentation by said board to the Department of Transpor-
tation of a duly verified copy of the minutes of its meeting
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§ 136-18 TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY LAWS § 136-18
showing approval of such request by a majority of its mem-
bers and by the further presentation of a petition request-
ing such improvement executed by the abutting owners
whose frontage on said secondary road shall equal or ex-
ceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the linear front footage
along the secondary road sought to be improved. This sub-
division shall not be construed to limit the authority of the
Department of Transportation to exercise the power of em-
inent domain.
(27) The Department of Transportation is authorized to estab-
lish policies and promulgate rules providing for voluntary
property owner or highway user participation in the costs
of maintenance or improvement of roads which would not
otherwise be necessary or would not otherwise be per-
formed by the Department of Transportation and which
will result in a benefit to the property owner or highway
user. By way of illustration and not as a limitation, such
costs include those incurred in connection with drainage
improvements dr maintenance, driveway connections, dust
control on unpaved roads, surfacing or paving of roads and
the acquisition of rights-of-way. Property owner and high-
way user participation can be in the form of materials,
money, or land (for right-of-way) as deemed appropriate by
the Department of Transportation. The authority of this
section shall not be used to authorize, construct or main-
tain toll roads or bridges.
(28) The Department of Transportation may obtain land, ei-
ther by gift, lease or purchase which shall be used for the
construction and maintenance of ridesharing parking lots.
The Department may design, construct, repair, and main-
tain ridesharing parking facilities.
(29) The Department of Transportation may establish policies
and adopt rules about the size, location, direction of traffic
flow, and the construction of driveway connections into
any street or highway which is a part of the State Highway
System. The Department of Transportation may require
the construction and public dedication of acceleration and
deceleration lanes, and traffic storage lanes and medians
by others for the driveway connections into any United
States route, or North Carolina route, and on any secon-
dary road route with an average daily traffic volume of
4,000 vehicles per day or more. (1921, c. 2, s. 10; 1923, c.
160, s. 1; c. 247; C.S., s. 38460); 1929, c. 138, s. 1; 1931, c.
145, ss. 21, 25; 1933, c. 172; c. 517, c. 1; 1935, c. 213, s. 1; c.
301; 1937, c. 297, s. 2; c. 407, s. 80; 1941, c. 47; c. 217, s. 6;
1943, c. 410;1945, c. 842;1951, c. 372;1953, c. 437;1957, c.
65, s. 11; c. 349, s. 9;1959, c. 557;1963, cc. 520,1155;1965,
c. 879, s. 1; 1967, c. 1129; 1969, c. 794, s. 2; 1971, cc. 289,
291, 292, 977; 1973, c. 507, s. 5;1977, c. 460, ss. 1, 2; c. 464,
ss. 7.1, 14, 42;1981, c. 682, s. 19; 1983, c. 84; c. 102;1985, c.
718, s. 1; 1987, c. 311; 1989, c. 158.)
Cross References. - As to motor ve- 62. As to Department's power of eminent
hicles generally, see Chapter 20. As to domain, see § 136-19. As to power to de-
authority to designate and mark truck termine the maximum load limit for
routes, see § 20-141(1). As to the Utili- bridges, see § 136-72. As to authority of
ties Commission generally, see Chapter Department to cooperate with counties
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in establishing and operating solid
waste disposal facilities, see
1 153A-291. As to sale, lease, exchange
and joint use of governmental property
by State and local governmental units,
see § 160A-274.
Editor's Note. - Session Laws 1977,
c. 460, s. 2, added by Session Laws 1977,
c. 780, s. 1, provides: "This act [which
added subdivision (26) of this section)
shall not be construed to limit the au-
thority of the Department of Transporta-
tion to exercise the power of eminent do-
main."
Effect of Amendments. - The 1989
amendment, effective May 29, 1989,
substituted "secondary road route" for
"service road route" in the second sen-
tence of subdivision (29).
Legal Periodicals. - For article on
remedies for trespass to land in North
Carolina, see 47 N.C.L. Rev. 334 (1969).
Under Brown v. United States, 263
U.S. 78, 44 S. Ct. 92, 68 L. Ed. 171
(1923), and Dohany v. Rogers, 281 U.S.
362, 50 S. Ct. 299, 74 L. Ed. 904, 68
A.L.R. 434 (1930), it is likely that the
taking of property for exchange purposes
under the provisions of subdivision (16)
would be held to be for a public use. 15
N.C.L. Rev.. 365.
For a survey of 1977 law on property,
see 56 N.C.L. Rev. 1111 (1978).
For survey of 1984 administrative
law, "A Declining Role for the Attorney
General," see 63 N.C.L. Rev. 1051
(1985).
CASE NOTES
I. General Consideration.
H. Power of Eminent Domain.
1. GENERAL CONSIDERATION.
Department of Transportation Has
Exclusive Control of Highway Sys-
tem. - The State Highway Commission
(now Department of Transportation) has
been granted exclusive control over the
State highway system. Van Leuven v.
Akers Motor Lines, 261 N.C. 539, 135
S.E.2d 640 (1964).
The word "highway" includes the
word "ferry," a public ferry being
merely a part of a highway. Wilmington
Shipyard, Inc. v. North Carolina State
Hwy. Comm'n, 6 N.C. App. 649, 171
S.E.2d 222 (1969).
Powers of Department Are Inci-
dental to Purpose for Which It Was
Created. - The State Highway Com-
mission (now Department of Transporta-
tion) is the State agency created for the
purpose of constructing and maintaining
public highways. All the other powers it
possesses are incidental to the purpose
for which it was created. De Bruhl v.
State Hwy. & Pub. Works Comm'n, 245
N.C. 139, 95 S.E.2d 553 (1956); C.C.T.
Equip. Co. v. Hertz Corp., 256 N.C. 277,
123 S.E.2d 802 (1962).
The Commission (now Department) is
vested with the power of "general super-
vision over all mattersi relating to the
construction of the State high-
ways...." All the other powers it pos-
sesses are incidental to the purpose for
which it was created. State Hwy.
Comm'n v. Batts, 265 N.C. 346, 144
S.E.2d 126 (1965).
Powers implied from General Au-
thority Given and Duty Imposed. -
Where a course of action is reasonably
necessary for the effective prosecution of
the State Highway Commission's (now
Department of Transportation's) obliga-
tion to supervise the construction, repair
and maintenance of public highways,
the power to take such action must be
implied from the general authority
given and the duty imposed. C.C.T.
Equip. Co. v. Hertz Corp., 256 N.C. 277,
123 S.E.2d 802 (1962).
Right to Sue and Be Sued. - The
statutes creating the State Highway
Commission (now Department of Trans-
portation) enumerate its powers and du-
ties in the construction, maintenance,
etc., of highways for public benefit., with-
out either expressly or impliedly giving
it the right to sue and be sued, but mani-
festly it is an agency of the State for the
purpose of exercising administrative
and governmental functions. Carpenter
v. Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line Ry., 184
N.C. 400, 114 S.E. 693 (1922).
The State Highway Commission (now
Department of Transportation) cannot
be sued for tort or trespass, even thqugh
the trespass allegedly occurs in the
building of a public highway. Moore v.
Clark, 235 N.C. 364, 70 S.E.2d 182
(1952).
Suit for Injunction Will Not Lie. -
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§ 136-18 TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY LAWS § 136-18
Plaintiffs sued the State Highway and
Public Works Commission (now Depart-
ment of Transportation) to enjoin it from
enforcing its ordinance restricting the
placing of advertising signs along the
State highways, alleging that the ordi-
nance was in excess of the authority
vested in the Commission (now Depart-
ment) and was unconstitutional. It was
held that defendant's demurrer was
properly sustained, since injunction will
not lie against a State agency to prevent
it from committing a wrong. Schloss v.
State Hwy. & Pub. Works Comm'n, 230
N.C. 489, 53 S.E.2d 517 (1949). See
Moore v. Clark, 235 N.C. 364, 70 S.E.2d
182 (1952).
The Department of Transportation
has the statutory authority to deter-
mine the nature and extent of the
property required for its purposes.
Frink v. North Carolina Bd. of Transp.,
27 N.C. App. 207,218 S.E.2d 713 (1975).
Power to Acquire Residences. -
The State Highway Commission (now
Department of Transportation) does not
have authority to acquire residences, ei-
ther by purchase or by eminent domain,
unless such residence is needed for con-
struction or maintenance of the highway
system. De Bruhl v. State Hwy. & Pub.
Works Comm'n, 245 N.C. 139,95 S.E.2d
553 (1956).
Statutes Give Broad Discretion in
Changing Roads. - Subdivision (2) of
this section and § 136-45 give broad dis-
cretionary powers to the State Highway
Commission (now Department of Trans-
portation) in establishing, altering, and
changing the route of county roads that
are or are proposed to be absorbed in the
State highway system of public roads.
Road Comm'n v. State Hwy. Comm'n,
185 N.C. 56, 115 S.E. 886 (1923).
Construction of New Roads. - In
view of subdivision (2) of this section the
State Highway Commission (now De-
partment of Transportation) may con-
struct new roads. Board of Comm'rs v.
State Hwy. Comm'n, 195 N.C. 26, 141
S.E. 539 (1928).
Department May Control Use of
Land Embraced by Easement. - The
effect of this section is to give dominance
to the easement acquired by the State.
Under the terms thereof the Highway
Commission (now Department of Trans-
portation) has authority to control the
uses to which the land embraced within
the easement may be put. If it deems it
wise or expedient so to do in the interest
of the traveling public, it may altogether
exclude the imposition of any additional
easement or burden. It may not be held
that the legislature intended thereby to
declare that the construction and main-
tenance of a telephone line is a legiti-
mate highway purpose and embraced
within the easement acquired for high-
way use. The Commission (now Depart-
ment) is merely authorized to do what-
ever is necessary to be done in order to
make a safe, convenient, public way for
travel, including the right, if necessary,
to exclude the owner and others from
using any part of the surface of the way
for any permanent or private purpose.
Hildebrand v. Southern Bell Tel. & Tel.
Co., 219 N.C. 402, 14 S.E.2d 252 (1941).
Use of Right-of-Way by Owner of
Fee. - Except for the purpose of ingress
and egress the owner of the fee uses the
same, whether for building or cultiva-
tion, by permission and not as a matter
of right. Hildebrand v. Southern Bell
Tel. & Tel. Co., 219 N.C. 402, 14 S.E.2d
252 (1941).
Use by Telephone and Telegraph
Companies. - The Commission (now
Department of Transportation) has been
granted exclusive control over the State
highway system and may in its discre-
tion authorize the use of a highway
right-of-way by telephone and telegraph
companies, and prescribe the manner
and extent of such use, subject to the
right of the owner of the servient estate
to payment of compensation for the addi-
tional burden. Hildebrand v. Southern
Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., 221 N.C. 10, 18
S.E.2d 827 (1942). See also Hildebrand
v. Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co., 219
N.C. 402, 14 S.E.2d 252 (1941); Van
Leuven v. Akers Motor Lines, 262 N.C.
539, 135 S.E.2d 640 (1964).
The State Highway Commission (now
Department of Transportation) has full
authority to make proper and reason-
able rules, regulations and ordinances
for the placing or erection of telephone,
telegraph or other poles within the
right-of-way, and it may, at any time,
require the removal of, change in, or re-
location of any such poles. Van Leuven
v. Akers Motor Lines, 261 N.C. 539, 135
S.E.2d 640 (1964).
Regulation and Closing of Grade
Crossings. - The Highway Commis-
sion (now Department of Transporta-
tion) is authorized to regulate, abandon,
and close grade crossings and intersec-
tions. Snow v. North Carolina State
Hwy. Comm'n, 262 N.C. 169,136 S.E.2d
678(1964).
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County Commissioners May Not
Reopen Abandoned Grade Crossing.
- The commissioners of a county are
without power to order a grade crossing
abandoned by the Highway Commission
(now Department of Transportation) re-
opened to the public, and this power is
not given the county by § 136-67. Rock-
ingham County v. Norfolk & W. Ry.,197
N.C. 116, 147 S.E. 832 (1929).
Liability of Town for Injury
Caused by Dangerous Condition on
Sheet, - Where the State Highway
Commission (now Department of Trans-
portation) has taken over the construc-
tion of a town street and bridge, the
town is not thereby relieved of liability
for an injury proximately caused by a
dangerous condition of the street at the
bridge, when the to%fn had implied no-
tice of such condition, which had existed
for several months, as subdivision (7) of
this section expressly excepts from its
provisions streets in towns and cities.
Pickett v. Carolina & N.W. Ry., 200
N.C. 750, 158 S.E. 398 (1931).
Liability of Contractor Construct-
ing Road under Contract with De-
partment. - One who contracts with a
public body for the performance of public
work is entitled to share the immunity
of the public body from liability for inci-
dental injuries necessarily involved in
the performance of the contract, where
he is not guilty of negligence. Gilliam v.
Propst Constr. Co., 256 N.C. 197, 123
S.E.2d 504 (1962).
Defendant contractor owed plaintiff
no duty to warn the public that a road
constructed in accordance with the State
Highway Commission's (now Depart-
ment of Transportation's) plans could
not be used at a speed in excess of 25
m.p.h., when the Commission (now De-
partment) had accepted the work by di-
recting that the road be opened for traf-
fic, posting such signs thereon as it
deemed proper. Gilliam v. Propst
Constr. Co., 256 N.C. 197, 123 S.E.2d
504 (1962).
Requirements as to Signs and
Flagmen Did Not Give Contractor
Right-of-Way. - Where a contractor
for the improvement of an airport was
granted permission by the Highway
Commission (now Department of Trans-
portation) to construct a dirt ramp over
the highway to protect it from heavy
equipment, the Commission's (now De-
partment's) requirements with reference
to signs and flagmen were primarily for
the protection of the users of the high-
way and did not confer on the contractor
special privileges in respect to right-of-
way. C.C. Mangum, Inc. v. Gasperson,
262 N.C. 32, 136 S.E.2d 234 (1964).
Judicial Notice of Highway Ordi-
nance. - An ordinance of the Highway
Commission (now Department of Trans-
portation) does not come within that
class of legislative enactments of which
the courts will take judicial notice. State
v. Toler, 195 N.C. 481, 142 S.E. 715
(1928).
Applied in Cahoon v. Roughton, 215
N.C. 116, 1 S.E.2d 362 (1939); as to sub-
division (7), in Shaver Motor Co. v. City
of Statesville, 237 KC. 467, 75 S.E.2d
324 (1953); North Carolina State Hwy.
Comm'n v. Asheville School, Inc., 5 N.C.
App. 684, 169 S.E.2d 193 (1969); North
Carolina State Hwy. Comm'n v. Ashe-
ville School, Inc., 276 N.C. 556, 173
S.E.2d 909 (1970); Tice v. Department of
Transp., 67 N.C. App. 48,312 S.E.2d 241
(1984).
Quoted in North Carolina Tpk. Auth.
v. Pine Island, Inc., 265 N.C. 109, 143
S.E.2d 319 (1965).
Cited in Radford v. Young, 194 N.C.
747, 140 S.E. 806 (1927); State v. Hen-
derson, 207 N.C. 258, 176 S.E. 758
(1934); Wood v. Carolina Tel. & Tel. Co.,
228 N.C. 605, 46 S.E.2d 717 (1948);
Smith v. State Hwy. Comm'n, 257 N.C.
410, 126 S.E.2d 87 (1962); Watkins v.
Lambe-Young, Inc., 37 N.C. App. 30,
245 S.E.2d 202 (1978).
IL POWER OF EMINENT
DOMAIN.
Department Has No Power to Con-
demn Property for Private Road. -
This section and § 136-43 vest in the
State Highway Commission (now De-
partment of Transportation) broad dis-
cretionary powers in establishing, con-
structing, and maintaining highways as
part of a statewide system of hard-sur-
faced and other dependable highways,
but the State Commission (now Depart-
ment) has no power to condemn private
property to construct a road for the pri-
vate use of any person or group of per-
sons, and if it does so, it is an arbitrary
act and an abuse of the discretion vested
in the Commission (now Department).
State Hwy. Comm'n v. Batts, 2651 N.C.
346, 144 S.E.2d 126 (1965). .''
Condemnation or Curtailment of
Abutting Landowner's Right of Ac-
cess to Limited-Access Highway. -
The power and authority vested in the
State Highway and Public Works Com-
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§ 136-18 TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY LAWS § 136-18
mission (now Department of Transporta-
tion) by virtue of the statutes enacted by
the General Assembly, to acquire by
gift, purchase, or otherwise, any road or
highway, or tract of land or other prop-
erty whatsoever that may be necessary
for a State highway system, to condemn
private property as it may deem neces-
sary and suitable for toad construction,
to make rules, regulations and ordi-
nances for the use of, and to police traffic
on, the State highways, and to have such
powers as are necessary to comply fully
with the provisions of the present or fu-
ture federal aid grants, is expressed in
language broad and extensive and gen-
eral and comprehensive enough and the
object so general and prospective in op-
eration as to authorize the Commission
(now Department) to exercisg the power
of eminent domain to condemn or se-
verely curtail an abutting landowner's
right of access to a State public highway
adjacent to his property for the construc-
tion or reconstruction, maintenance and
repair of a limited-access highway upon
the payment of just compensation.
Hedrick v. Graham, 245 N.C. 249, 96
S.E.2d 129 (1957).
Owner of Land Subject to High-
way Easement Is Entitled to Nominal
Damages for Encroachment. - It
may be conceded that an easement ac-
quired by the State for a public highway
is, under existing law, so extensive in
nature, and the control exercised by the
State Highway Commission (now De-
partment of Transportation) is so exclu-
sive in extent, that the subservient es-
tate in the land, from a practical stand-
point, amounw to little more than the
right of reverter in the event the ease-
ment is abandoned. Nevertheless, the
subsea vient estate still exists, and any
encroachment thereon entitles the
owner to nominal damages at least. Van
Leuven v. Akers Motor Lines, 261 N.C.
539, 135 S.E.2d 640 (1964).
Substitute Condemnation De-
scribed. - Substitute condemnation,
provided for by subdivision (16) of this
section, is a transaction in which the
State or an agency with the power of em-
inent domain takes land under an agree-
ment to compensate its owner with land
to be taken in condemnation proceedings
from a third person, instead of with
money. North Carolina State Hwy.
Comm'n v. Farm Equip. Co., 281 N.C.
459, 189 S.E.2d 272 (1972).
When Substitute Condemnation Is
Valid. - Substitute condemnation, pro-
vided for by subdivision (16) of this sec-
tion, is a valid exercise of a power of em-
inent domain only when the substitution
of other property is the sole method by
which the owner of land taken for public
use can be justly compensated and the
practical problems resulting from the
taking can be solved. North Carolina
State Hwy. Comm'n v. Farm Equip. Co.,
281 N.C. 459, 189 S.E.2d 272 (1972).
Substitute condemnation of land for
exchange under subdivision (16) of this
section can only be justified when the
property for which it is substituted ac-
complishes the public purpose for which
it was taken, and the cost is not dispro-
portionate to the benefit derived. North
Carolina State Hwy. Comm'n v. Farm
Equip. Co., 281 N.C. 459,189 S.E.2d 272
(1972).
Prohibition against Taking Prop-
erty for Private Uses Applies to Sub-
division (16). - Any exercise of the
power of eminent domain under subdivi-
sion (16) of this section is subject to the
constitutional prohibition against the
taking of property for private uses.
North Carolina State Hwy. Comm'n v.
Farm Equip. Co., 281 N.C. 459, 189
S.E.2d 272 (1972).
Value of Land Condemned under
Subdivision (16). - See North Caro-
lina State Hwy. Comm'n v. Helderman,
285 N.C. 645. 207 S.E.2d 720 (1974).
Condemnation of Property for Ex-
change for Railroad Right-of-Way. -
Under subdivision (16) of this section,
the State Highway Commission (now
Department) is without authority to con-
demn land in fee simple for the purpose
of exchanging it for railroad right-of-
way property to be used in a highway
construction project. The Commission
(now Department) may only condemn an
easement to be used for railroad pur-
poses. North Carolina State Hwy.
Comm'n v. Farm Equip. Co., 281 N.C.
459, 189 S.E.2d 272 (1972).

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§ 136-18.1 ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
OPINIONS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Regulatory Authority over State
Highway System Streets. - The De-
partment of Transportation is vested
with general regulatory authority over
the use of State Highway System
streets. The general grant of authority
to municipalities over streets is subordi-
nate to the Department of Transporta-
tion's rights and duties to maintain the
State Highway System. See opinion of
§ 136-18.3
the Attorney General to Mr. Ralph D.
Karpinos, Town Attorney, Chapel Hill,
N.C., - N.C.A.G. - (Feb. 26, 1988).
State Highway Commission (Now
Department of Transportation) May
Dispose of Abandoned, Junked Mo-
tor Vehicles. - See opinion of Attorney
General to Mr. F. L. Hutchinson, Divi-
sion Engineer, State Highway Commis-
sion, 40 N.C.A.G. 437 (1969).
§ 136-18.1. Use of Bermuda grass.
The use of Bermuda grass shall be restricted to sections of the
highway where the abutting property is not in cultivation, except
where the Department of Transportation has written consent of the
abutting landowner. In long sections of woodland or wasteland suf-
ficiently distant from cultivated areas, Bermuda grass may be used.
The Department of Transportation and its employees shall use
every reasonable effort to eliminate Bermuda grass heretofore
planted on the shoulders of the highways through cultivated farm
areas. (1945, c. 992;1957, c. 65, s. 11; 1973, c. 507, s. 5;1977, c. 464,
s. 7.1.)
§ 136-18.2. Seed planted by Department. of Trans-
portation to be approved by Depart-
ment of Agriculture.
The Department of Transportation shall not cause any seed to be
planted on or along any highway or road right-of-way unless and
until such seed has been approved by the State Department of Agri-
culture as provided for in the rules and regulations of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture for such seed. (1957, c. 1002; 1973, c. 507, s. 5;
1977, c. 464, s. 7.1.)
§ 136-18.3. Location of garbage collection con-
tainers by counties and municipalities.
(a) The Department of Transportation is authorized to issue per-
mits to counties and municipalities for the location of containers on
rights-of-way of state-maintained highways for the collection of
garbage. Such containers may be located on highway rights-of-way
only when authorized in writing by the State Highway Administra-
tor in accordance with rules.and regulations promulgated by the
Department of Transportation. Such rules and regulations shall
take into consideration the safety of travelers on the highway and
the elimination of unsightly conditions and health hazards. Such
containers shall not be located on fully controlled-access highways.
(b) The provisions of G.S. 14-399, which make it a misdemeanor
to place garbage on highway rights-of-way, shall not apply to per-
sons placing garbage in containers in accordance with rules and
regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation.
(c) The written authority granted by the Department of Trans-
portation shall be no guarantee that the State system highway

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JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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RALEIGH 27611-5201
February 4, 1992
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WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eugene Smith
Deputy Attorney General
FROM: L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental r
SUBJECT: Request for a Legal Decision
on Property Condemnation for
Wetland Mitigation
Our society has recognized the need for clean water and has
included wetlands in the definition of "waters of the United
States." The Department of Transportation recognizes the
importance of minimizing impacts on this diminishing natural.
resource. However, in many cases we.are.required to mitigate
the loss of wetlands by creating new wetlands or restoring
degraded wetlands as close to our wetland taking as possible.
.In order to implement this.reguirement we must find sites which
?erpetuity. an be restored, and in which our restoration will be kept in
Thus, we must consider all legal avenues to
acquire appropriate parcels of land. Condemnation is one legal
avenue to acquire appropriate and acceptable parcels of land.
Therefore, I am requesting that a legal decision on private
property condemnation for wetland mitigation purposes. be
rendered.
If you have any questions or need additional information,
please contact Dennis Pipkin at 733-9970.
LJW/lh
cc: Mr. B. J. O'Quinn, P.E.
Mr. V. C. Bruton
Mr. Dennis Pipkin, P.E.
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Jack - Statutes authorizing condemnation are normally strictly construed.
Generally you need express authority. I have examined our basic statutes
authorizing DOT to acquire land and in my opinion the DOT is not authorized
to condemn land for wetland mitigation.. G.S. 136-18(2)(3); G.S. 136-19;
G.S. 136-89.2.' If needed, I suggest.legislation authorizing condemnation
for wetland mitigation purposes. EAS
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DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
January 13, 1987
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Melba McGee
FROM: Carol Tingley
SUBJECT: 87-0453: U. S. 13/11 Bypass, High Point
The Division of Parks and Recreation has reviewed the Draft
Environmental Impact statement for a proposed U. S. 311 Bypass
around High Point, N. C. We have no objection to the project
providing that the highway is constructed within the corridor
reserved in the 1970 site plan for Metro Park (now Oak Hollow
Park).
Thank you for the opportunity to review this project.
CT/jas
CC: Terri Qadura
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Parks
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:
Recreation Deparhnent
Cindy Bell, Environmental Specialist
N. C. Department of Transportation
FROM: James H. Morgan, Director
High Point Parks & Recreation Dept:/
RE: LWCF Oak Hollow Lake Project
DATE: February 20, 1992
The High Point Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for
maintaining the 6F boundary map for the Oak Hollow Lake Land and
Water Conservation Fund Project. The 6F map indicates all of
the pre-existing conditions at Oak Hollow Park when the park was
developed. Oak Hollow Park is a 1550-acre primary water supply
and recreation area operated by the City of High Point. The 311
bypass corridor was established and mapped before the LWCF
project was applied for. The 311 bypass corridor is located on
the 6F boundary map. It is my understanding that the
development of the 311 bypass will not require a conversion of
Land and Water Conservation properties.
Recreation, N. C. Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development. Her office is located at 8803 North Point Blvd.,
Winston-Salem, NC 27106, and her telephone number is
919-896-7007.
If additional confirmation is required, you may contact Kathy
White, Park/Recreation Consultant, Division of Parks and
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RECREATION ... THE SPIRIT OF LIFE
221 NATHAN HUNT DRIVE, HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA 27260 PHONE [phone]
CITY of HIGH POINT
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LACY H.THORNBURG
ATTORNEY GENERAL
MEMORANDUM
P.O. BOX 629
RALEIGH G'Yl
27602-0629
TO: George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: Daniel C. Oakley -VLO
Special Deputy Attorney General
DATE: March 27, 1992
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sue.
RE: Application of G.S. 143-214.5(1) to §401 Certification
You have asked this office to consider whether a §401 Water
Quality Certification can be issued for a North Carolina Depart-
ment of Transportation activity which may be inconsistent with a
local watershed protection ordinance. The question was triggered
by the U.S. 311 Bypass project in High Point, and by the recent
enactment of G.S. 143--214.5(i). The statutory provision at
issue reads as follows:
(i) Every State agency shall act in a manner consistent
with the policies and purposes of this section, and
shall comply with the minimum statewide water supply
watershed management requirements adopted by the Com-
mission and with all water supply watershed management
and protection ordinances adopted by local governments.
DEM's review responsibilities under §401 of the federal
Clean Water Act are not dependent on the application of this sec-
tion. DEM must review and act on DOT's §401 application by con-
sidering the project's compliance with adopted state water qual-
ity standards. Specifically, DEM must certify that any "dis-
charge will comply with the applicable provisions of sections
301, 302, 303,306 and 307 of this Act." §401(a)1 of the Clean
Water Act. There is no requirement in §401 for the state to
address compliance with local government ordinances unless they
are somehow established pursuant to those sections. In any
event, the High Point ordinance is not one adopted pursuant to

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G.S. 143-214.5 and the application, if any, of paragraph (i) to
the project is not at issue presently.
Thus, DEM will review the U.S. 311 Bypass project just as it
has previously-submitted applications, without regard to any
local requirements. In the future, upon adoption of minimum
statewide watershed requirements and local ordinances, G.S.
143-214.5(1) may have to be met. This issue is complicated by
the passage of two amendments to G.S. 143-214.5 in the 1991 ses-
sion. Our office is reviewing this issue and will offer further
guidance shortly. The application of G.S. 143-214.5(i), however,
will remain independent of DEM's duties under §401.
Please advise if you have any questions.
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Cc: Gene Smith
Steve Tedder
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 5. 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cyndi Bell, NC DOT
FROM: John Dorne04
RE: Preliminary question. raised by
officer on US 311 Bypass Project
Guilford County
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Preston Howard, Hearing
Listed below are Mr. Howard's preliminary questions for DOT
with respect to the 401 Certification for the US 311 bypass
project. These questions mostly relate to issues raised at the
Public Hearing. I expect that he may have a-final set of
questions after the public comment period ends (2/7/92) and he
has a chance to review those comments.
1) It was stated that DOT cannot condemn land to satisfy
wetland mitigation requirements. Please provide a.statutory
citation, or written opinion from the Attorney General's office
to confirm this statement.
2) Several speakers stated that the project is in conflict
with the High Point City Watershed Protection Ordinance and with
G.S. 143-214.5(1) which (apparently) requires each state agency
to act consistently with such local ordinances. other speakers
also noted conflict with DOT's proposed BMP's for water supply
watersheds. Please obtain a written statement from the City of
High Point which confirms that the US 311. Bypass is in compliance
with the city's watershed ordinances. Also please address
whether the project complies with DOT's proposed water supply
watershed BMP's.
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3) Mention was made at the hearing that construction
activities in the immediate vicinity of Oak Hollow Lake must
receive approval from the Bureau of Recreation. Please provide a
written statement from the Bureau which confirms the Bureau's
approval of the US 311 Bypass project.
For your information, I am working on Mr. Howard's questions
regarding 1) the Carbon Monoxide nonattainment decision by
DEM/EPA and 2) how (if at all) the EMC's new water supply
watershed rules might affect this project. I am also seeking an
Attorney General's opinion regarding the applicability of the
G.S. 143-214.5(1), to the 401 Certification Program.
Please call me at 5083 if you have any questions.
JD/kls
Bell.mem/D-4
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Steve Tedder
George Everett
Steve Mauney, WSRO
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
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James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary

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May 7, 1992
TO: George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
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FROM: A. Preston Howard, Jr., Regional Supervisor 6,PRESTON HOWA?A
Wilmington Regional Office
SUBJECT: Hearing officer's Report and Recommendations
401 Certification Hearing'
US 311 Bypass Project
High Point, Guilford County
In accordance with your instructions, I conducted a public
hearing in High Point, North Carolina on the evening of 7 January
1992, in order to receive public comment on a request for .401
Certification associated with construction of the new US 311
Bypass at High Point. One hundred and forty two (142) people
acknowledged their attendance at the hearing by completing a
registration form. Twenty-eight (28) of those in attendance gave
oral statements. In addition, thirty-three written comments were
received prior to the close of the hearing record on 7 February
1992.
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Project Summary wN
The North Carolina Department of Transportation/ (DOT) and (1iSa//
the City of High Point have been preparing for con ruction of
the US 311 Bypass for approximately thirty (30} ye s. Much of
the right-of-way needed for the fourteen mile prof t has already
been secured. The first phase of the project co traction is an
eight (8) mile segment which terminates at Oa Hollow Lake, a
water supply reservoir for the City of High P nt. included in
this first phase is Ramp D, a high speed off amp near Aberdeen
Road in northern High Point. d
will result in the alteration of approximate) 5.9 cres of
wetlands in the Hyatt Branch Arm of Oak Hollow ake. DOT has
proposed to mitigate the loss of these wetland ' r ources by
creation of a 2.07 acre wetland site in the same Hyatt ranch Arm
of the lake. In addition, other mitigation sites are roposed. 7
However none of the other sites are in the Hyatt Branc Arm of
the lake.
SiJMHARY OF MAJOR ISSUES
In general, virtually all of the comments received during
the hearing and comment.period acknowledged the need for the US
311 Bypass.
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Mr. George Everett
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Most commenters indicated that they would support the project if
Ramp D was redesigned to avoid the wetlands impacts. Several of
the more significant comments presented at the hearing are
outlined below:
Mitigation of the wetlands loss in the Hyatt Branch Arm of
the lake should occur entirely in the Oak Hollow Lake
Watershed, and preferably in the Hyatt Branch Arm of the
lake.
DOT has identified other alternatives which would result in
fewer wetlands impacts. One of the alternatives offering
fewer environmental impacts should be implemented.
The proposed project is in conflict with both the High Point
City Ordinance and DOT's proposed BMP's for water supply
watersheds. Construction of the bypass may be a violation
of NCGS 143-214.5(1) if the proposal is inconsistent with
High Point's watershed protection ordinances.
. A DEM/EPA decision not to designate Guilford County
"nonattainment" for carbon monoxide was contingent on
construction of the US 311 bypass.
Oak Hollow Lake is the primary water supply source for the
City of High Point. The loss of 5.9 acres of natural
wetlands and the natural filtering characteristics they
possess would have a detrimental affect on water quality in
Oak Hollow Lake.
Discussion of Major IsSUes
Much of the mitigation activities will occur outside of the
Oak Hollow Lake Watershed. Although creation of new
wetlands to mitigate for the loss of natural wetlands could
provide substantial water quality benefits over the long
term, those wetlands constructed outside the Oak Hollow Lake
Watershed will afford no protection to the waters of Oak
Hollow Lake. As a result, one could assume that a net loss
of pollutant filtering capability in the watershed will
result in some level of water quality degradation. DOT has
indicated (supported by Attorney General's Office) that the
agency cannot condemn land to satisfy mitigation
requirements.
DOT has identified at least three (3) alternatives which
would avoid or reduce the wetlands losses associated with
the current design for Ramp D.
(1) Bridge the wetlands in the current Ramp D corridor.
This alternative would require construction of a bridge
1,200 feet long, and would reduce the wetlands loss by
2.1 acres. This alternative would add approximately
$1.5 trillion to the U.S. 311 Bypass project costs
(total costs > $100 million).
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(2) Move Ramp D further north to get the ramp out of the
wetlands. This alternative, which would reduce
wetlands losses by 2.6 acres, would require
construction of a 800-foot by 30-foot retaining wall,
relocation of 2 homes, and redesign of bridges
contained in the existing proposal. This alternative
would increase the project costs by approximately $2.5
million.
(3) Eliminate Ramp D and construct a "loop" near Skeet Club
Road. This alternative would eliminate Ramp D
altogether, and replace it with an exit loop near Skeet
Club Road, approximately one-half mile north of the
proposed Ramp D location. This alternative would
require purchase of an additional four to five acres of
right-of-way, a new bridge design over the freeway, and
may require a more dangerous "left-handed entrance".
This alternative offers a 3.5 acre reduction in
wetlands losses, and is $800,000 cheaper than the
existing Ramp D design.
The City of High point has indicated that the US 311
bypass project is not in conflict with High Point city
ordinances. In addition DOT has certified that the
project is in compliance with the department's BMP's
for water supply watersheds to the maximum extent
practical. Mr. Dan Oakley of the Attorney General's
Office has advised that GS 143-214.5(1) does not apply
until both statewide watershed requirements and local
ordinances have been adopted by the EMC. Yn any case,
DEN's review under Section 401 should remain
independent from the application of GS 143-214.5(1).
DEN Air Quality staff indicate that the proposed US 311
Bypass project had no bearing on the decision not to
designate Guilford County nonattainment for carbon
monoxide.
Recommendations
Substantial alteration of 5.9 acres of natural wetlands in
the Oak Hollow Lake Watershed will almost assuredly have
detrimental impacts on water quality in Oak Hollow Lake.
There is increasing concern at both State and national levels
about the continuing loss of valuable wetlands and the associated
impacts on water quality. However, loss of valuable wetlands and
the water quality protection that they afford is particularly
troublesome when the impacted watershed is a water supply
watershed. Not only is Oak Hollow Lake a water supply watershed,
it is the primary drinking water supply for the City of High
Point. Protection of these waters is critical to their continued
use as a source of drinking water for the City.
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Mr. George Everett
May 7, 1992
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Construction of the project as proposed by DOT will almost
assuredly result in increased degradation to water quality in Oak
Hollow Lake. I therefore recommend that 401 Certification for
the us 311 Bypass project be denied.
It appears to me that several potentially viable
alternatives exist which require further study and evaluation by
DOT:
(1) Construct a bridge across the wetlands in the Ramp D
Corridor (approximately It increase in overall project
costs).
(2) Replace Ramp D with a 'loop" near Skeet Club Road.
(3) Purchase sufficient acreage suitable for wetlands
creation within The Oak Hollow Lake Watershed to
provide at least 100% mitigation of the wetlands lost
due to construction of Ramp D.
Either of the above alternatives result in significantly reduced
potential for undesirable impacts on the drinking waters of Oak
Hollow Lake.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter
further, please let me know.
TUTAL P.05
MAY-07-1992 14:15 FROM EHNR WILM REG OFFICE TO 8-919-733-9919 P.O1
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONNZN 'AL MANAGffi?NT
May 7, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
n5igned BY
FROM: A. Preston Howard, Jr., Regional Supervisor 4. HGWAR?i
4&,03M
Wilmington Regional Office
SUBJECT: Hearing officer's Report and Recommendations
401 Certification Hearing
US 311 Bypass Project
High Point, Guilford County
In accordance with your instructiona, I conducted a public
hearing in High Point, North Carolina on the evening of 7 January
1992, in order to receive public comment on a request for 401
Certification associated with construction of the new US 311
Bypass at High Point, one hundred and forty two (142) people
acknowledged their attendance at the hearing by completing a
registration form. Twenty-eight (28) of those in attendance gave
oral statements. In addition, thirty-three written comments were
received prior to the close of the hearing record on 7 February
1992.
Project Summary
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) and
the City of High Point have been preparing for construction of
the US 311 Bypass for approximately thirty (30) years. Much of
the right-of-way needed for the fourteen mile project has already
been secured. The first phase of the project construction is an
eight (8) mile segment which terminates at Oak Hollow Lake, a
water supply reservoir for the City of High Point. Included in
this first phase is Ramp D, a high speed off ramp near Aberdeen
Road in northern High Point. Construction of this portion of the
US 311 Bypass, as proposed will result in the alteration of
approximately S.9 acres of wetlands in the Hyatt Branch Arm of
Oak Hollow Lake. DOT has proposed to mitigate the loss of these
wetland resources by creation of a 2.07 acre wetland site in the
same Hyatt Branch Arm of the lake. In addition, other mitigation
sites are proposed. However none of the other sites are in the
Hyatt Branch Arm of the lake.
SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES
In general, virtually all -of the comments received during
the hearing and comment period acknowledged the need for the US
311 Bypass.
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Mx. George Everett
May 7, 1992
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Most commenters indicated that they would support the project if
Ramp D was redesigned to avoid the wetlands impacts. Several of
the more significant comments presented at the hearing are
outlined below:
. Mitigation of the wetlands loss in the Hyatt Branch Arm of
the lake should occur entirely in the oak Hollow Lake
Watershed, and preferably in the Hyatt Branch Arm of the
lake.
DO'S has identified other alternatives which would result in
fewer wetlands impacts. One. of the alternatives offering
fewer environmental impacts should be implemented.
The proposed project is in conflict with both the High Point
City ordinance and DOT's proposed BMP's for water supply
watersheds. Construction of the bypass may be a violation
of NCGS 143-214.5(1) if the proposal is inconsistent with
High point's watershed protection ordinances.
. A DEM/EPA decision not to designate Guilford County
"nonattainment" for carbon monoxide was contingent on
construction of the VS 311 bypass.
. Oak Hollow Lake is the primary water supply source for the
City of High Point. The loss of 5.9 acres of natural
wetlands and the natural, filtering characteristics they
possess would have a detrimental affect on water quality in
Oak Hollow Lake.
Discussion of Najo-,Yssues
Much of the mitigation activities will occur outside of the
oak Hollow Lake Watershed. Although creation of new
wetlands to mitigate for the loss of natural wetlands could
provide substantial water quality benefits over the long
term, those wetlands constructed outside the Oak Hollow Lake
Watershed will afford no protection to the waters of Oak
Hollow Lake. As a result, one could assume that a net loss
of pollutant filtering capability in the watershed will
result in some level of water quality degradation. DOT has
indicated (supported by Attorney General's Office) that the
agency cannot condemn land to satisfy mitigation
requirements.
DOT has identified at least three (3) alternatives which
would avoid or reduce the.,wetlands losses associated with
the current design for Ramp D.
(I) Bridge the wetlands* in the current Ramp D corridor.
This alternative would require construction of a bridge
I,100 feet long, and would, reduce the wetlands loss by
2.1 acres. This alternative would add approximately
$1.5 million to the U.S. 311 Bypass project costs
(total costs > $100 mUlion).
MAY-W-1992 14:1G FROM EHNR WILM REG OFFICE TO 9-919-733-9919 P.03
Mr. George Everett
May 7, 1992
Page -3-
(2) Move Ramp D further north to get the ramp out of the
wetlands. This alternative, which would reduce
wetlands losses by 2.6 acres, would require
construction of a 800-foot by 30-foot retaining wall,
relocation of 2 homes, and redesign of bridges
contained in the existing proposal. This alternative
would increase the project costs by approximately $2.5
million.
(3) Eliminate Ramp D and construct a "loop" near Skeet Club
Road. This alternative would eliminate Ramp D
altogether, and replace it with an exit loop near Skeet
Club Road, approximately one-half mile north of the
proposed Ramp D location. This alternative would
require purchase of an additional four to five acres of
right-of-way, a new bridge design over the freeway, and
may require a more dangerous "left-handed entrance".
This alternative offers a 3.5 acre reduction in
wetlands losses, and is $8000000 cheaper than the
existing Ramp D design.
The City of High Point has indicated that the US 311
bypass project is not in conflict with High Point city
ordinances. In addition DOT has certified that the
project is in compliance with the department's BMP's
for water supply watersheds to the maximum extent
practical. Mr. Dan Oakley of the Attorney General's
Office has advised that GS 143-214.5(1) does not apply
until both statewide watershed requirements and local
ordinances have been adopted by the EMC. In any case,
DEN's review under section 401 should remain
independent from the application of GS 143-214.5(1).
DEN Air Quality staff indicate that the proposed US 311
Bypass project had no bearing on the decision not to
designate Guilford County nonattainment for carbon
monoxide.
Recowendations
Substantial alteration of 5.9 acres of natural wetlands in
the Oak Hollow Lake Watershed will almost assuredly have
detrimental impacts on water quality in Oak Hollow Lake.
There is increasing concern at both State and national levels
about the continuing loss of valuable wetlands and the associated
impacts on water quality. However, loss of valuable wetlands and
the water quality protection that they afford is particularly
troublesome when the impacted watershed is a water supply
watershed. Not only is Oak Hollow Lake a water supply watershed,
it is the primary drinking water supply for the City of High
Point. Protection of these waters is critical to their continued
use as a source of drinking water for the City.
MAY-07-1992 14:17 FROM EHNR WILM REG OFFICE TO 8-919-733-9919 P.04
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Mr. George Everett
May 7, 1992
Page -4-
Construction of the project as proposed by DOT will almost
assuredly result in increased degradation to water quality in Oak
Hollow Lake. I therefore recommend that 401 Certification for
the US 311 Bypass project be denied.
It appears to me that several potentially viable
alternatives exist which require further study and evaluation by
DOT:
(I} Construct a bridge across the wetlands in the Ramp D
corridor (approximately It increase in overall project
costs).
(2) Replace Ramp D with a "loop" near Skeet Club Road.
(3) Purchase sufficient acreage suitable for wetlands
creation within the Oak Hollow Lake Watershed to
provide at lust loot mitigation of the wetlands lost
due to construction of Ramp D.
Either of the above alternatives result in significantly reduced
potential for undesirable impacts on the drinking waters of Oak
Hollow Lake.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter
further, please let me know.
cc: John Dorney
Steve Tedder
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JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
January 6, 1992
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
ATTENTION: Mr. John Dorney
water Quality Planning Branch
Dear Sir:
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: Guilford County - US 311 East Belt from west of
High Point Reservoir to 2000 feet west of NC 68,
Eastchester Drive; T.I.P. No. R-0609D; State
Project No. 8.1570601
Attached are preliminary design drawings illustrating
three alternates to the proposed Ramp "D" of the subject
project. All of these alternates present significant cost
and/or traffic operations problems. Within this corridor,
there is no feasible or reasonable alternative to avoiding
the wetland site to be impacted by this project. The project
corridor has been well established and protected by the City
of High Point over the last 30 years. Due to the density of
development adjacent to the corridor and throughout the city,
relocation of the roadway would involve additional impacts to
private homes.
Advantages and disadvantages of the three alternates are
as follows:
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Alternate 1 is an attempt to minimize the wetland/vernal
pool disruption by shifting the alignment and constructing
massive retaining walls along Ramp D to retain the fill
slopes from encroaching on the wetlands. The ramp is
relocated approximately 100' northward from its presently
proposed location in the immediate vicinity of the vernal
pool.
A) Cost... additional costs associated with this alternate:
*Construction ...$2,050,000
This includes two retaining walls, one 350' in length,
30' in height and a second 500' long, 30' high,
adjacent to Ramp D. The alignment is shifted away
from the vernal pool area but still crosses a
significant area of the wetlands associated with Hiatt
Branch.
*Right-of-way...estimated at $300,000
Two new homes would have to be purchased due to the
alignment shift of the ramp, plus the acquisition of
two additional house lots would be necessary.
*Total cost increase ...$2,350,000
B) The proposed flyover bridge on Ramp D over the mainline
would have to be redesigned. The present bridge design
has been completed by a consultant at a design cost of
$50,000 and would require redesign.
C) A project construction delay of approximately 1.5 years
would be required to purchase additional right-of-way,
relocate two families, and redesign project.
D) The continued existence of the vernal pools would be
questionable due to the isolation of the wetland system
from all sides by the US 311 mainline, Ramp D, and a
utility corridor.
Alternate 2 utilizes the present ramp alignment, but
bridges over the vernal pools with an 1100' long structure
(750' of additional length on the current grade separation
bridge).
A) Cost... additional costs associated with this alternate:
*Construction ...$1,550,000
This includes lengthening the presently proposed
bridge which carries Ramp D over the US 311 Bypass
mainline. This cost includes the benefit of a
reduction in the paving and earthwork cost associated
with the construction of the original Ramp D proposal.
*Right-of-way... no additional right-of-way cost is
anticipated.
B) The proposed flyover bridge on Ramp D over the mainline
will have to be redesigned. The present bridge design
has been completed by a consultant at a design cost of
$50,000 and would require redesign at an additional cost
of approximately $150,000.
C) A project construction delay of approximately 1.5 years
will be required to redesign project.
D) The quality of the vernal pools will be impacted due to
the overhead presence of the highway facility and
associated bridge foundations. The bridge will keep the
enbankment off the pools but constant shading will cause
the loss of vegetative cover. Due to the proximity of
the bridge and US 311 mainline, the current water flow
into the vernal pool/wetland area will be significantly
altered.
Alternate 3 eliminates Ramp D by placing the traffic
movement on a loop. This is a less expensive construction
alternate when compared to the cost of Ramp D; however, the
traffic service resulting from this condition is not
acceptable. The mainline of the proposed Bypass still
crosses Hiatt Branch and will have an impact on the wetlands,
if not the vernal pool area itself. Elimination of Ramp D
would require the construction of an alternate ramp to
accommodate this vital traffic connection into North Main
Street and Old US 311. This alternate design includes the
construction of a loop ramp in the existing design for the
flyover interchange north of the Hiatt Branch area. This new
loop ramp is not acceptable from the standpoint of traffic
service and safety conditions due to the out-of-direction,
circuitous travel required to make the connections back into
North Main Street and Old US 311. A dangerous traffic weave
condition and left side entrance would be required. Also,
removal of Ramp D would eliminate a vital roadway which will
serve as the future extension of the East Belt project across
Old US 311, providing an extension to NC 66. This future
extension is contained in High Point's Thoroughfare Plan.
A) *Cost
The elimination of Ramp D will result in a project
cost reduction of approximately $795,000; however, the
replacement of Ramp D with the revised loop
configuration will not provide an equal or acceptable
traffic service replacement. This cost reduction
includes the reduction in the Ramp D bridge, earthwork

and pavement and also contains the added cost of
pavement for the new loop, redesign of one bridge,
loss of design cost on two bridges, and five acres of
new right-of-way acquistion.
B) A project construction delay of approximately 1.5 years
will be required to redesign project.
C) The wetland impacts would be minimized with this
alternate; however, this alternate would be imprudent
due to the unsafe traffic conditions created.
The NCDOT will be prepared to discuss these alternates
at the DEM Water Quality Certification Public Hearing
scheduled for January 7, 1992, at the High Point City Council
Chambers.
Sincerely,
n
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B JO
Assistant Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Dennis Pipkin, P.E.

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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
James G. Martin, Governor May 2 1991 George I Everett, PhD.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director

Ms. Cynthia Bell
N.C. Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Unit
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Ms. Bell:
On April 9, Eric Galamb from our Winston-Salem Regional
office and myself visited the U.S. 311.East_-Belt Road
Construction Site (State Project No. 8.1570.601, TIP#. R-609D) We
have several concerns about this project as outlined below.
1.. The alignment appears to impact more than 2.04 acres of
wetlands. The road (and especially Ramp D) stakes appear to be
much-closer to the stream than on Figure-2. I believe that a
field check to confirm the alignment relative to Ramp D would be
useful.
2. The mitigation plan proposes to purchase publicly owned
land (owned by the City of High Point) and dedicate it to the
public. We believe that the intent of land acquisition (as a
mitigation option) generally is to protect privately owned land
from legal disturbance (such as logging). We would welcome DOT's
efforts to protect privately owned wetland or (better.yet)
restoration of degraded wetland in the watershed of Hiatt Branch.
3. We are unclear why a portion of Ramp D cannot be
relocated northward to avoid wetland fill and channel relocation.
The section of Ramp D shown on Figure 3 would remove a unique
wetland/vernal pool system. We will want to discuss alternative
alignments in this section.
4. Hiatt Branch is classified WS-III - as such, our General
Certification is not applicable. Once we have discussed and
resolved the above issues and you have modified your application
Ms. Cynthia Bell
PoDuBon Preven&m Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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accordingly, I will have to put out a public notice for this
project in order to issue an Individual Certification.
I believe the best way to begin to resolve these issues is to
meet on the site with,yourself and appropriate regional DOT
engineering staff who can discuss alternative alignments and
exact locations of present alignments. Pleases call me at
733-5083 to discuss the matter.
Sincerely,
kkt)Uf V?e
John R. Dorney
JRD/kls
Bell.ltr/401-D-2
cc: Eric Galamb, WSRO
David Franklin, COE

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November 8, 1991 ,2?c !0, O
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
.v. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorney:
The City of High Point formally requests that a public hearing be
held in High Point concerning wetland loss within our water supply
watershed from the construction of the proposed US 311 By Pass. We
are very much concerned with the impact of the proposed ramp D on
the wetland and its effect on the quality of water in our water
supply reservoir.
Enclosed you will find specific concerns and questions raised by Mr.
Linwood O'Neal, Director of Water & Sewer for the City of High
Point.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter, and we look forward
to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
(?:-)n e. Cam.
Roy B. Culler, Mayor
City of High Point, NC
Post Office Box 230, High Point, North Carolina, 27261, FAX [phone]

MEMO
To: Roy B. Culler, Mayor
From: Linwood E. O'Neal, Director of Water & Sewer
Date: November 7, 1991
Subject: US 311 By Pass Impact on Wetlands
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We have recently been made aware of the potential impact
upon wetlands within our watershed along the proposed US
311 bypass. We understand that NCDOT plans to proceed
with this project under a Nationwide Permit 26. The City
of High Point was told that a Nationwide Permit 26 can
only be used once in a watershed, and that rarely can
wetland impacts exceed 4 acres. Does this mean that NCDOT
can no longer use this permit in the Oak Hollow watershed?
We question how this project can be permitted under
Nationwide 26 when obviously I-40, which is currently
under construction, was permitted under Nationwide 26. On
City projects, on-site mitigation is required, yet NCDOT
apparently has the flexibility to debit the Company Swamp
Mitigation Bank in Eastern North Carolina.
From our negotiations with the COE on city projects, the
issue of an acceptable mitigation ratio has been raised.
Typically we have been instructed that a 3:1 ratio would
be required due to the uncertainty and quality of created
wetlands. The NCDOT is only proposing a 1:1 mitigation
ratio. Is this a special proviso for NCDOT only?
In figure 2A of the NCDOT mitigation plan they show
converting existing city owned land within the flood
plain. It is the City's understanding that any conversion
of this property requires BOR concurrence due to the
source of funding on the Oak Hollow Lake property.
We recommend that you request a local hearing to be held
in the City of High Point to address these issues and
other concerns of our citizens.
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Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC
27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorney:
I am writing to you with regards to the filling of 5.94
acres of wetlands for East Belt, U.S. 311. I strongly oppose the
filling of wetlands that D. E. M. considered to be significant
wetlands. From visiting the site, I have seen its importance and
natural beauty. I also noticed spikes showing the route of "ramp
D". I can see that an alternative to filling the wetlands exists
close at hand and would like to see it considered. That
alternative is running the "ramp D" along Aberdeen and extending
it to the utility right-of-way. In this way, wetlands impacts
would be minimized. The integrity of the 11 acres of wetlands
would be lost with the proposed route. It is not possible to
dissect wetlands and still have a quality wetlands remaining.
Therefore, with all wetland mitigation, D. E. M. must not allow a
1:1 (mitigation: fill) but rather a higher ratio, depending on
the significance of the wetlands and the sensitivity of the
watershed.
I would strongly urge a public hearing be called to allow
the public to further respond to the destruction of the wetlands.
I do not feel that adequate opportunity has been allowed for
public response. The public notice appeared in one newspaper for
one day and in legal wording that made it unlikely for many to
see it. I would ask that future public notices, such as the
notice of the public hearing I request, be advertised in all
three of the major piedmont cities' newspapers (Greensboro News
and Record, High Point Enterprise and Winston-Salem Journal)
because this issue is a piedmont issue not just a county issue.
The length of time that the notice be run, should be two or three
days (including at least, one week day and one weekend day).
Finally, the public notice should include wording that is easily
understandable, in order to encourage favorable meeting turnout.
I understand that D.O.T. intends to purchase the entire
eleven acres of wetlands. A small portion of what will remain
unimpacted (even if the ramp goes in as proposed) belongs to a
board of education (public ownership). The board of education
land is too small
in their hands. D.
Once again, I
and urge you call
discussion.
Yours truly,

to build upon and will be adequately protected
0. T. should not use this land for mitigation.
strongly oppose the filling of the wetlands
a public meeting on the subject to allow more
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High Point. It did not exist when the initial planning was
done for the Route 311 bypass around High Point.
The planning has apparently gone on for 30 years or more and
now seems ready for implementation. My wife and I join our
neighbors and concerned residents of our city who fear that
expediting of the road is progressing without adequate
consideration to the effect on the Lake.
The concerns are for the wetlands, lake area seperation by
the proposed bridge, run-off from the four lane highway
passing over the bridge and finally the implication that a
major accident accident on the bridge could have as a
lasting effect on our water supply.
The by-pass may be important, but Oak Hollow Lake is vital
to all of us who reside in this area. We ask your help in
getting the road re-routed around rather than over the Lake.
Sincerely yours,
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Mr. Wayne Wright
Chief of the Regulatory Branch
Army Corps of Engineers,
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-5201
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Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626
Dear Mr. Dorney:

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I am writing to protest the NC Department of
Transportation's plans to fill the wetlands area near the
90-degree turn where Aberdeen Road meets Langdale Drive on
High Point's northwest side to make way for a two-lane
highway ramp for the US 311 Bypass.
As a resident of High Point for many years, I am concerned
about our water supply and feel this would be a very
dangerous situation.
I do hope DOT will realize the seriousness of this matter
and devise a better solution in building the US 311 Bypass.
Sincerely,
Suzanne W.

Silver
SWS:mg
cc: Mr. Wayne Wright
Chief of the Regulatory Branch
Army Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-5201
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November 13, 1991
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626
Dear Mr. Dorney:

I am writing to protest the NC Department of
Transportation's plans to fill the wetlands area near the
90-degree turn where Aberdeen Road meets Langdale Drive
on High Point's northwest side to make way for a two-lane
highway ramp for the US 311 Bypass.
As a life-time resident of High Point, I am concerned
about our water supply and feel this would be a very
dangerous situation.
I do hope DOT will realize the seriousness of this and
devise a better solution in building the US 311 Bypass.
Yours very truly,
EDWARD SILVER INVESTMENTS, Ltd.

Edward Silver
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cc: Mr. Wayne Wright
Chief of the Regulatory Branch
Army Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-5201
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FAX TO Mr. John Dorney, NC Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Planning
FAX NUMBER 919-'733-9919
FROM Cheryl Lawson, 211 Brinkley Place, High Point, NC 27265 919-869-0346
NUMBER O1` PAGES 2
(including this sheet)
NOTES: Wetlands and Water Quality Preservation as affected by 311 bypass
routing over Oak Hollow Lake in High Point.
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Cheryl Lawson
211 Brinkley Place
High Point, NC 27265
John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626
November 15, 1991
Mr. Dorney;
This letter is in protest of the Department of Transportation's plan to fill
in the wetlands area of Hiatt Branch as it flows into Oak Hollow Lake in High
Point, N.C.
I live one mile from the area of concern, and do not wish to see such a risk
taken with this fragile environmental habitat. More important though, is the
risk to all the citizens of High Point with the potential for pollution of our
water supply in Oak Hollow Lake.
Until recently, there has not been much publicity about the Department of
Transportation's plans for routing the new Highway 311 bypass around Oak Hollow
Lake. If their plans had been released sooner, I assure you there would have
been many protests filed. When this section of the bypass was planned nearly
thirty years ago, Oak Hollow Lake didnot even exist. I feel that this end
of the bypass, and this entrance ramp in particular, need to be rerouted around
the aad of the lake rather than passing over it with a ramped bridge as now
planned. This seems to be the only solution from an ecological standpoint and
may also turn out to be less expensive in the long run.
Please help keep our drinking water safe and protect nature's irreplaceable
delicate balance by taking whatever action may be necessary to have another
study done as to the routing of the 311 bypass around Oak Hollow Lake.
Thank you very much for your time and concern.
P. 02
Sinceze],y, `
Cheryl Lawson
A.
ROBERT W. CONNER. AIA ARCHITECT
C?iiE?BCpf iSfli's? HIGH POINT. N. C. 27262
1405 Emerywood Drive November 9, 1991
Mr. John Dorney
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NC Division of Environmental Management co
PO Box 29535 Zg
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 ; ??; f'?j
Dear Mr. Dorney:
We are writing to request you to deny DOT`s request for a Wate
Certification permit to fill 5.9 acres of wetlands for a ramp off the East Belt
By-pass of US 311 in High Point.
These wetlands are quite certainly fulfilling an important role in protection of
the High Point water supply, which is Oak Hollow Lake located only a short
distance away. The "mitigation lands" would be man-made and not only no
protection to our Lake, but possibly of no good to any area. One is only .7 of an
acre.
This ramp appears to be entirely unneeded. It is only a short distance from
the junction of the by-pass with US 31 it where a large intersection is doubtless
planned. A closer study of the detailed plans may show that elimination of the
ramp could save DOT some funds which are in great demand elsewhere.
We hope you will deny the permit or at the very least: extend the comment
period and call for a public hearing on the matter.
Sincerely yours,
Gob & Elizabeth Conner
MEMBER
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE

Y rney
n N. C. DVVa°S`ion of Environmental Management
Z"e4 ater 0'uality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh,N.C. 26106
Dear Mr. Dorney,
Please do not grant the DOT request for
permission to "mitigate" the 5.9 acres of wetlands
that they will destroy on Hiatt Branch where it enters
into Oak Hollow Lake for the construction of Ramp D on
the 311 By-pass. These wetlands are vital to the
quality of the water in Oak Hollow, which is a primary
reservoir.
In addition, the DOT design for the bridge
(ramped, not on pillars) that will cross one arm of
the lake is unacceptable. Their own EIS said that
this would result in the biological death of the upper
part of that arm of the lake.
When the By-pass was planned 30 years ago, Oak
Hollow Lake did not exist--the DOT needs to be forced
to re-route that part of the by-pass around the lake,
(prehaps using Skeet Club Road and Eastechester)
instead of crossing over it.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
June Stackhouse
1000 Westwood Ave.
High Point, N.C. 27262
C. Corp of Engineers, Wilmington, N.C.
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John rney^
N.C. D -o °.nvironmental Management
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Water Qua e. y- Punning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626
November 15, 1991
Mr. Dorney:
Cheryl Lawson
211 Brinkley Place
High Point, NC 27265
This letter is in protest of the Department of Transportation's plan to fill
in the wetlands area of Hiatt Branch as it flows into Oak Hollow Lake in High
Point, N.C.
I live one mile from the area of concern and do not wish to see such a risk
taken with this fragile environmental habitat. More important though, is the
risk to all the citizens of High Point with the potential for pollution of our
water supply in Oak Hollow Lake.
Until recently, there has not been much publicity about the Department of
Transportation's plans for routing the new Highway 311 bypass around Oak Hollow
Lake. If their plans had been released sooner, I assure you there would have
been many protests filed. When this section of the bypass was planned nearly
thirty years ago, Oak Hollow Lake didnot even exist. I feel that this end
of the bypass, and this entrance ramp in particular, need to be rerouted around
the end of the lake rather than passing over it with a ramped bridge as now
planned. This seems to be the only solution from an ecological standpoint and
may also turn out to be less expensive in the long run.
Please help keep our drinking water safe and protect nature's irreplaceable
delicate balance by taking whatever action may be necessary to have another
study done as to the routing of the 311 bypass around Oak Hollow Lake.
Thank you very much for your time and concern.
Sincerely,
C4UA4_ -A
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February 5, 1992
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Mr. George T. Everett, Director
NC DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury Street FEB 10 1992
Raleigh, NC 27604-1148
Dear Mr. Everett; WATEft EQUALITY
SECTION
Thank you for having a public hearing and allowing ..time to
express concern over the proposed 311 By-Pass?in'High Point.
Very little time has been allowed in the past thirty (30) years
for this type of input.
The proposed location, although permanently fixed, creates many
potential problems for Oak Hollow Lake from NC 68 crossing to
existing US 311 and particularly wetland areas at the proposed
ramp "D" at Aberdeen Road east to Johnson Street.
Storm water and spill run off during and after construction pose
a serious threat to the wetland and water quality of Oak Hollow.
No means that I am aware of will provide adequate run off protec-
tion. Temporary. soil erosion measures, retention ponds, etc.,
will provide some protection, but there can be no assurance these
are totally adequate. Oak Hollow has always been susceptible to
sitting and this type of activity can only add to that problem.
The area from Johnson Street west has always attracted many bird
species and ducks. Within the past six months, large flocks of
Canadian Geese have chosen to overnight on this section of the
lake, and what a splendid sight they are each evening at dusk.
The recently adopted Watershed Ordinance should address these
type of construction activities. Within the past year and a
half, I sent a letter to the City of High Point and Department of
Transportation requesting that they provide some means of soil
erosion on a lot on Shadyybrook which was permitted to erode
directly into Hiatt Branch. The problem had existed for more
than a year before I wrote them. Since DOT is not required to

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February 5, 1992
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obtain a grading permit, who will be responsible for overseeing
this construction? Does DOT provide their own inspection?
Your consideration and concern regarding this matter will be
appreciated.
sincerely,
"Oud? "'-?
Randy Stanley, Project Manager
J.B. White Construction Co. Inc.
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High Point City Council
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Regional Offices December 2, 1991
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville Classified Ads
919/486-1541 High Point Enterprise
P.O. Box 1009
Mooresville
704/663-1699 High Point, N. C. 27261
Raleigh Dear Editor:
9191733-2314
Washington Attached is one copy of a Public Notice relating to a
919/946-6481 public hearing scheduled to be held by the North
Wilmington Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
919/395-3900 Resources on behalf of the Environmental Management
Commission in High Point, North Carolina. It is
Winston-Salem requested that you publish the Notice in one weekda
919/896-70007 Y Y
issue of your paper on or prior to December 6, 1991.
Publication charges will be paid by this office upon
receipt of your invoice and affidavit and proof of
publication. Please send the invoice in triplicate and
affidavit in duplicate. to the undersigned.
S'ncerelyyoyours,
Jo n R. Dorney
Wetlands and Tec cal Review
Attachment
cc: Water Quality, DEM Winston-Salem Regional Office
David Franklin, COE - Wilmington
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 276264)535 Mcphone 9197337015 / Pollution Prevcntitm Pav,
An Equal Oplwnunity AHinnative A, tiim I.-plov-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIC9, US 311 EAST BELT, N.C. DEPARIRP OF
TRANSPORTATION, GUII.FORD COUNTY
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the N.C. Department of Enviromient, Health
and Natural Resources on behalf of the Environmental Management Commission concerning a 401 Water
Quality Certification for wetland fill. A 401 Certification is required by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act and. certifies that all appropriate state water quality standards will be met
by the proposed action.
PURPOSE: The N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) has applied to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management for a 401 Certification to fill 5.94 acres of wetlands on
Hiatt (Hyatt) Branch which is a tributary of Oak Hollow Labe, a water supply
reservoir of the City of High Point. The D.S. 311 East Belt would be a relocation of
the existing D.S. 311 which passes through the central business districts of High
Point and Arcbdale. A Final Enviromental Impact Statement on this road was approved
on July 12, 1988. The N.C. DOT has proposed to mitigate for this impact at a 1:1
acreage ratio by restoring and creating wetlands at several locations on Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed on Jackson La1m Road. In addition, 0.64 acres of
wetlands would be debited from the Swamp Mitigation Bank_
DATUTIIME: January 7, 1992 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Council Chzembers
City of High Point
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, N.C.
COMKENT All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend. Comments, statements,
PROCEDURES data and other information may be submitted in writing prior to, during or within
thirty (30) days after the hearing (by Feb. 6, 1992) or may be presented orally at
the hearing. Oral statements may be limited at the discretion of the bearing
officer. Submittal of written copies of oral statements is encouraged.
AVfHORITY: N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1) and (c). Water Quality Certification regulations. 15A NCAC
2H .0503.
IAFOpATION: Further explanation and details of the proposed action can be obtained by writing or
calling:
John Dorney, 919-733-5083
Wetlands and Technical Review
Water Quality Planning
Division of Envi*Yment l Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
or
Steve Mauney, 919-761-2351
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management.
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106
pubnot.311/d-2

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Transcript for Public Hearing for 401 Certification
for US 311, East Belt in High Point, Guilford County
City Council Chambers
High Point, North Carolina
January 7, 1992
Good evening, I would like to call this public hearing to order. My
name is Preston Howard and I will be the hearing officer tonight. I am the
Regional Supervisor for the Wilmington Regional office of the Division of
Environmental Management. First, I would like to recognize the Division of
Environmental Management staff members present. If anyone needs any help
during this hearing, please contact a staff member who will be glad to
assist.
[ Names and affiliations]
The purpose of this hearing is to solicit water quality comments from
all interested parties regarding the proposed US 311 East Belt project by
the N.C. Department of Transportation from existing US 311 to an arm of
Oak Hollow Lake. The N.C. Dept of Transportation applied for a 401
Certification for the project to the Division of Environmental Management
on October 1, 1991. Since the project is in a water supply watershed, the
DEM published a public notice regarding the project on October 9, 1991.
Based on a request from the City of High Point and numerous citizen
concerns, Dr. George Everett, Director of DEM decided that a public hearing
was necessary before we make our 401 decision. The notice for this public
hearing was published on December 6, 1991.

In order to put this meeting into perspective, I will briefly describe
the 401 Certification process. Any project which adds fill to water or
wetlands of the U.S. requires a 404 permit from the U . / S . Army Corps of
Engineers. If the project is on a stream with less than 5 cubic feet per
second average annual flow and the fill is less than 10 acres in size, the
applicant is eligible for a Nationwide 26 permit. Such is the case for this
project along Hiatt Branch. Nationwide permits are not given public notices
by the Corps and are not widely circulated to other state and Federal
agencies. According to the Clean Water Act, each 404 permit needs a
Section 401 Water Quality Certification from DEM. A 401 Certification is a
Certification by DEM that the project will not violate all relevant water
quality standards and regulations.
A 404 permit cannot be issued until a 401 Certification is issued or
waived. Our review for 401 Certification follows 15A NCAC 2B .0109 and
.0201. The basic review procedure is as follows. DEM first determines
whether significant, existing uses are present in the wetland and whether
they would be removed by the project. If these uses are present and would
be removed, the applicant must then demonstrate that there is no
practicable alternative to the project. Practicable is defined as taking
into account cost, technology and logistics. If no practicable alternative
is convincingly shown by the applicant, the next review step is whether the
fill can be minimized. Finally, DEM looks for the applicant to adequately
mitigate the lost wetland. and water quality uses, primarily through wetland
creation or restoration. In addition, DEM's 401 Certification review process
involves notification of other state and Federal agencies for their
comments on the project.
Based on four field visits by DEM Regional and Central office staff,
significant uses are provided by these wetlands - namely wildlife habitat,
aquatic life, water quality enhancement (especially, filtration of urban
runoff), water storage, wildlife dispersal and stream bank stabhilization.
The water quality enhhancement which is performed by these wetlands is
especially important in protecting Oak Hollow Lake which is a water supply
for the City of High Point.
With this background information, let me discuss the schedule for this
evening. First the N.C. Department of Transportation will present
information on the project's design alternatives and mitigation plans.
If the City of High Point wants to make a statement, they will follow the
DOT. Finally, we will take written or oral statements from every individual
who signed up to speak at the front table. If you missed that opportunity
please see Ms. Cherri Smith in the back of the room or Mr. Dorney sometime
during the evening. I request that the City and citizens limit their
e e
comments to minutes in length in order to keep this hearing on time.
More, lengthy, detailed statements can be made in writing to the following
address:
Preston Howard
c/o John Dorney
Water Quality Planning
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
The hearing record will be held open until February 7 for this purpose.
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Anyone wishing to make a written statement is welcome to do so by that
time.
After that time, I will evaluate all the information and statements and
make a recommendation regarding the 401 Certification and any relevant
conditions. My recommendation will be made to Dr. Everett. If he decides
to deny the 401 Certification, the DOT will either have to modify their
proposal to make it acceptable to DEM or appeal the decision through the
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office of Administrative Hearings. If he issues the 401 Certification, the
Department of Transportation will then need to obtain a 404 Permit from
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before construction can begin.
Now, I will ask the Department of Transportation to explain the project,
its alternatives and mitigation proposal.
Does the City of High Point care to present an official position
regarding DEM's action on the 401 Certification?
Now, I will call on citizens who have asked to speak. Please limit
yourselves to three minutes. I will also call the name of the next speaker
and ask that she or he be ready to speak promptly. Mr. Galamb will assist
me in keeping the speakers to three minutes by holding up cards after
one, two, three minutes. Please be considerate of the other speakers and
end your comments at three minutes.
Thank you for your respectful attention during this hearing. As I
mentioned earlier, the hearing record will remain open until February 7,
1992. After that time, I will make a recommendation regarding the
Certification to the Director of the Division. This concludes the public
hearing for the 401 Certification for the US 311 East Belt in High Point.
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Transcript for Public Hearing for 401 Certification
for US 311, East Belt in High Point, Guilford. County
City Council Chambers
High Point, North Carolina
January 7, 1992
Good evening, I would like to call this public hearing to order. My
name is Preston Howard and I will be the hearing officer tonight. I am the
Regional Supervisor for the Wilmington Regional office of the Division of
Environmental Management. First, I would like to recognize the Division of
Environmental Management staff members present. If anyone needs any help
during this hearing, please contact a staff member who will be glad to
assist.
[ Names and affiliations]
The purpose of this hearing is to solicit water quality comments from.
all interested parties regarding the proposed US 311 East Belt project by
the N.C. Department of Transportation from existing US 311 to an arm of
Oak Hollow Lake. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation applied for a 401
Certification for the project to the Division of Environmental Management
on October 1, 1991. Since the project. is in a water supply watershed, the
DEM published a public notice regarding the project on October 9, 1991.
Based on a request from the City of High Point and numerous citizen
concerns, Dr. George Everett, Director of DEM decided that a public hearing
was necessary before we make our 401 decision. The notice for this public
hearing was published on December 6, 1991.

In order to put this meeting into perspective, I will briefly describe
the 401 Certification process. Any project which adds fill to water or
wetlands of the U.S. requires a 404 permit from the U./S. Army Corps of
Engineers. If the project is on a stream with less than 5 cubic feet per
second average annual flow and the fill is less than 10 acres in size, the
applicant is eligible for a Nationwide 26 permit. Such is the case for this
project along Hiatt Branch. Nationwide permits are not given public notices
by the Corps and are not widely circulated to other state and Federal
agencies. According to the Clean Water Act, each 404 permit needs a
Section 401 Water Quality Certification from DEM. A 401 Certification is a
Certification by DEM that the project will not violate all relevant water
quality standards and regulations.
A 404 permit cannot be issued until a 401 Certification is issued or
waived. Our review for 401 Certification follows 15A NCAC 2B .0109 and
.0201. The basic review procedure is as follows. DEM first determines
whether significant, existing uses are present in the wetland and whether
they would be removed by the project. If these uses are present and would
be removed, the applicant must then demonstrate that there is no
practicable alternative to the project. Practicable is defined as taking
into account cost, technology and logistics. If no practicable alternative
is convincingly shown by the applicant, the next review step is whether the
fill can be minimized. Finally, DEM looks for the applicant to adequately
mitigate the lost wetland. and. water quality uses, primarily through wetland
creation or restoration. In addition, DEM's 401 Certification review process
involves notification of other state and Federal agencies for their
comments on the project.
Based on four field visits by DEM Regional and Central office staff,
significant uses are provided by these wetlands - namely wildlife habitat,
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aquatic life, water quality enhancement (especially, filtration of urban
runoff), water storage, wildlife dispersal and stream bank stabhilization.
The water quality enhhancement which is performed by these wetlands is
especially important in protecting Oak Hollow Lake which is a water supply
for the City of High Point.
With this background information, let me discuss the schedule for this
evening. First the N.C. Department of Transportation will present
information on the project's design alternatives and mitigation plans.
If the City of High Point wants to make a statement, they will follow the
DOT. Finally, we will take written or oral statements from every individual
who signed up to speak at the front table. If you missed that opportunity
please see Ms. Cherri Smith in the back of the room or Mr. Dorney sometime
during the evening. I request that the City and citizens limit their
comments to five minutes in length. in order to keep this hearing on time.
More, lengthy, detailed statements can be made in writing to the following
address:
Preston Howard
c/o John Dorney
Water Quality Planning
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Post office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
The hearing record will be held open until February 7 for this purpose.
Anyone wishing to make a written statement is welcome to do so by that
time.
After that time, I will evaluate all the information and statements and
make a recommendation regarding the 401 Certification and any relevant
conditions. My recommendation will be made to Dr. Everett. If he decides
to deny the 401 Certification, the DOT will either have to modify their
proposal to make it acceptable to DEM. or appeal the decision through the

office of Administrative Hearings. If he issues the 401 Certification, the
Department of Transportation will then need to obtain a 404 Permit from
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before construction can begin.
Now, I will ask the Department of Transportation to explain the project,
its alternatives and mitigation proposal.
Does the City of High Point care to present an official position
regarding DEM's action on the 401 Certification?
Now, I will call on citizens who have asked to speak. Please limit
yourselves to three minutes. I will also call the name of the next speaker
and ask that she or he be ready to speak promptly. Mr. Galamb will assist
me in keeping the speakers to three minutes by holding up cards after
one, two, three minutes. Please be considerate of the other speakers and
end your comments at three minutes.
Thank you for your respectful attention during this hearing. As I
mentioned earlier, the hearing record will remain open until February 7,
1992. After that time, I will make a recommendation regarding the
Certification to the Director of the Division. This concludes the public
hearing for the 401 Certification for the US 311 East Belt in High Point.
HO. 401
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12/23/91 ? .W R R°
Dear John, r' ???ni???anTy
ch
I thought you might like to see this memo from R.V. Moss, High Poi
Transportation director, warning City Council members that, without a
show of support from them at the Jan. 7 public hearing, the bypass is in
serious jeopardy.
Also, members of the D.O.T. met with the City Council on 12/19 and assured
them that the impact to the wetlands will be minimal, affecting only the
length of the ramp itself. Neither R.V. Moss nor the D.O.T. reps advised City
Council members (who up to now have shown some positive interest in protecting
the wetlands) that a conditional permit could be issued. They are being given
impression that this is an all or nothing situation.
I also thought you would be interested to know that one of the D.O.T.
representatives told a High Point environmentalist after the meeting that the
ramp could not be moved because it is a pivotal link to another planned road,
the western bypass, and possibly even a third, intermediate loop. Have any of
these roads gone through the permitting process or an EA or EIS yet?
Thanks for your time and effort on this matter.
Molly 'A. Dittg ns
919-727-0636
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December 9, 1991
M E M O:
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
TO: The Honorable Roy B. Culler, Jr., Mayor
and Members of City Council
FROM: H. Lewis Price, City Manager
SUBJECT: Traffic Engineer's Concerns - 311 By-Pass
Attached is a three page memo from R.V. Moss,
Director of Transportation, expressing his concerns about
the future of the 311 By-Pass. I agree with R.V.'s
concerns and want to pass them on to you for your con-
sideration.
This project was initially scheduled for awarding
of a construction contract by the Board of Transportation
at their January 1992 meeting. It has been pulled from
the January Agenda due to the fact that the 401 permit
from the Corp of Engineers has not been received and it
is my understanding will not be considered until after
the DEWS public hearing held here on January 7, 1992.
It is my understanding that if the Council does
not speak out in support of the project at this hearing
there is a goodly possibility that the project will be
scrubbed. The one off-ramp in question will only disturb
that portion of wet-lands 24 feet wide by the length of
the ramp once construction is completed- probably no more
than an acre.
If the project goes by the way side, the City
looses $5,000,000.00 in right-of-way payments plus the
money and property the City invested in right-of-way and
deeded to the State when the Municipal Agreement was
approved. Also as R.V. mentions, some $15,000,000.00 has
already been expended by the State.
I do not feel that
ramp will materially aff,
or the Oak Hollow Lake.
mind that I request that
favor of the 311 project
HLP : inn
cc: R.V. Moss
the construction of this off
act the wild life in the region
it is with these thoughts in
Council consider speaking out in
at the January 7, 1992 hearing.
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CITY OF HIGH POINT DEC 1511
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CITY Pv.AN'AL:::::,,
Transportation
To: H. Lewis
Price, Jr., City Manager
December 4, 1991
From: R.V. Moss, P.E., Director of Transportation
Subject: US 311 Bypass Project
During the last month there has been much debate as to the status and
future of the construction of the US 311 Bypass around High Point.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has been working to-
ward obtaining a Section 401 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers
in order to proceed with construction in January 1992. During this
time there has been a resurgence of debate as to whether the project
will affect the water quality of the Oak Hollow Lake watershed. With
the scheduling of a public hearing held by the North Carolina Division
of Environmental Management on January 7th and the apparent lack of
support thusfar from our city leaders for the project, I feel the time
has come for me to voice several concerns held by the City of High
Point Department of Transportation in this matter.
Planning for the US 311 Bypass began with the adoption of the 1962
High Point Thoroughfare Plan. The need for such a facility by the
year 2000 was apparent even then. Immediately after the adoption of
the plan, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the city
transportation staff began to work on feasibility routes and right-of
-way protection for such a project. A.corridor public hearing was
held in High Point in 1965, and from comments made at that hearing, a
final corridor was established and preliminary plans prepared.
In 1968 the plans for the US 311 Bypass were altered in order to coor-
dinate with the early planning for the Oak Hollow Lake Recreation Ar-
ea. The changes included route adjustments and grade adjustments in
order to clear high water levels. Right-of-way for the project in the
vicinity of the lake was acquired by the City of High Point prior to
construction of the lake in order to assure no development on the fu-
ture roadway corridor. In 1970 the plans for the Oak Hollow Lake were
approved by the US Department of Interior. Those plans indicate the
US 311 Bypass right-of-way as indicated on the highway department
plans.
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In 1985 the US 311 Bypass was placed on the North Carolina Transporta-
tion Improvement Program. The City of High Point was very apprecia-
tive of this move by NCDOT. In September of 1985 the High Point City
Council adopted a resolution (see attached) not,only in support of the
project but also agreed to ten percent participation in the project.
Thus, the city agreed, under no request by NCDOT, to contribute a to-
tal of $ 5 million plus several parcels of right-of-way towards the
project.
The long battle for construction of the US 311 Bypass culminated in
1986 when the City of High Point executed a $ 300,000 contract with an
engineering consultant to perform an Environmental Impact Statement
for the project. This study, performed in cooperation with the North
Carolina Department of Transportation studied all environmental af-
fects of the project. The process allowed for a great amount of pub-
lic participation and comment and finally, based on the study and pub-
lic comment, selected a corridor which was approved by the Federal
Highway Administration and a multitude of other agencies including the
US Department of Agriculture, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the US
Department of Interior, the North Carolina Department of Cultural Re-
sources, the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Commu-
nity Development (which includes the Division of Soil and Water Con-
versation), the State Clearinghouse, etc. That corridor was identical
to the one identified and protected since the latter 1960's. During
this study three public hearings were held. Over three hundred people
attended the hearings. At the time there were very few concerns over
watershed expressed. Those concerns which were expressed were ad-
dressed in the final corridor selection and documentation. It was de-
termined at that time that the project could be constructed with the
proper safeguards.
Given such a history of support of the US 311 Bypass Project, I find
it difficult to understand now that the project presently is in seri-
ous"jeopardy. The project had been scheduled for a contract letting
date in January 1992. However, due the continual problems in obtain-
ing the appropriate permits for construction, as well as the obvious
lack of support thusfar from High Point leaders, the contract letting
date has been postponed indefinitely. It is my opinion that if the
High Point City Council does not show some support for this project
soon, the project will be canceled.
According to the statistics in this year's TIP document, the North
Carolina Department of Transportation has spent approximately $ 15
million to date on this project. The City of High Point has paid
$ 3.3 million of its debt to the state, in addition to several land
donations towards right-of-way for the project. The money used thus-
far towards this project has been money derived from taxpayers both
locally and statewide. If the project is cancelled due to lack of
support by local leaders, the remainder of the funds set aside for
this project will not be appropriated to other projects in the High
Point urban area. The City of High Point will still owe the North
Carolina Department of Transportation $ 1.3 million regardless.
Therefore, the city will have paid out $ 5 million of the taxpayers
dollars for nothing. The North Carolina Department of Transportation
will have spent $ 15 million dollars of the state tax dollars for
nothing. Several local citizens will have sold their homes and moved

their lives to other locations, in or out of High Point, for no rea-
son.
With the public hearing coming before us in January, I feel the lead-
ers of High Point need to make a decision on whether they want. the US
311 Bypass for their city or not. If the local concern is only that
of the crossing over wetlands, I can assure you that both my staff and
NCDOT are as concerned over this issue as anyone. It is our opinion
that appropriate precautionary measures can be taken to protect the
watershed. We strongly feel that both the environmental concerns as
well as the concerns of traffic congestion can and will be accommo-
dated on this project. However, in my opinion, if proper and adequate
support is not shown for this project, the US 311 Bypass will be fur-
ther delayed or possibly not constructed at all. If the latter is the
case, we must begin now to prepare our citizens for traffic congestion
for the many years to come.
Indeed, if the US 311 Bypass project is canceled the city will face a*
whole new set of problems. As you know, the city has been preparing
for designation as a non-attainment area for the 1990 Clean Air Act
Amendments. This week the final designation sites were released and
although the City of High Point was named non-attainment in the ozone
catagory, it was finally released as an attainment site for carbon
monoxide levels. The primary reason for our city being releived of
this status was the future construction of the US 311 Bypass. A re-
port prepared by NCDOT and ultimately approved by the US Environmental
Protection Agency in November of this year, states that unless the US
311 Bypass is constructed around High Point, the city will face severe
problems of inner-city traffic congestion. The construction of a high
speed, controlled access facility around the city will provide for
much cleaner air both in the CBD and the surrounding area. If the By-
pass is not constructed, the city will again fall in the non-attain-
ment designation and will face stronger penalties and conformance mea-
sures than are expected with only ozone non-attainment. Those
conformance measures will result in more obstacles for economic devel-
opment and severe limitations on construction of other roadway proj-
ects.
I am asking your assistance in forwarding my concerns to the mayor and
city council members. I request that they consider these comments and
come to a final decision on the future of this very important project.
If you or any council member desire additional information on this is-
sue, please let me know.
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James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
October 9, 1991
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
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919/486-1541 ATTN : Legal Ad Department
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704/663-1699 Dear Sir:
Raleigh SUBJECT : Public Notice
919/733-2314
Washington Please publish the attached Public Notice one time in the
919/946-6481 section set aside for Legal Advertisements in your newspaper.
Wilmington The publication should run on or before October 14, 1991. Please
919/395-39W send the invoice for publication and three copies of the
affidavit of publication to the address given below. Payment
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Win cannot be processed without the affidavit of publication.
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Attn: John Dorney
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call
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401 Certificatio s
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Eric Galamb, WSRO
Cyndi Bell, DOT
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the N.C. Department of Transportation
near High Point, North Carolina, has applied to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management for a Water Quality
Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water
Act and Environmental Management Commission rules in 15A NCAC 2H
.0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0109. The activity for which the
certification is sought is to fill 5.94 acres of wetlands for
East Belt, U.S. 311.
The public is invited to comment on the above mentioned
application to the Division of Environmental Management.
Comments shall be in writing and shall be received by the
Division no later than October 31, 1991. Comments should be sent
to N. C. Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality
Planning, Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina
27626-0535, Attention: John Dorney. A copy of the application
is on file at the Division office at 8025 North Point Blvd.,
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106 (Winston-Salem Regional Office (919)
896-7007) during normal business hours and may be inspected by
the public.
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North Carolina Di vi ion of
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James G. Martin, Governor November 1 1991. George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cyndi Bell
Planning and Environmental, DOT
FROM: John Dorne
RE: US 311 East Belt
Guilford County
Attached for your review are copies of all public comments
received to date on the above mentioned project. The.
Winston-Salem Regional office and I have received numerous phone
calls about the project as well. Since I am aware that
additional comments will be coming, I plan to accept them as well
for the next 15 days.
Since there has been much concern expressed about the project
and a complete alternatives analysis (esp. regarding ramp D) has
not yet been received, I am planning to ask the Director of DEM
to authorize a public hearing concerning the 401 Certification
for this project. Under 15 NCAC 2H .0503, the Director can
schedule a hearing if he determines that a hearing would be in
the public interest. If a hearing is scheduled, I hope DOT would
be willing to present its arguments for the project and its
location as well as whether practicable alternatives exist.
Please call me at 733-5083 if you have any questions.
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October 30, 1991
Mr. John Dorney.
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
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Re.: Request for a Water Quality Certification permit to fill 5.9 acres of
wetlands for East Belt, U.S. 311
Dear Mr. Dorney:
This letter is written on behalf of the North Carolina,Chapter of the Sierra
Club to request that DEM deny the N.C. D.O.T. a Water Quality Certification
permit to fill 5.9 acres of wetlands for the East Belt of U.S. 311. The acreage in
question consists of high quality bottomland hardwood wetlands. They are directly
adjacent to Oak Hollow Lake, the larger by far of the two lakes from which High
Point draws its drinking water.
The Sierra Club contests D.O.T.'s assertion that only 5.94 of the 11 acres
of wetlands will be impacted. Disruption of 5.94 acres will impact the entire 11
acres by loss of hydrology and dispersal corridor. The entire 11 acres should be
viewed as impacted.
The Sierra Club objects to D.O.T.'s plants to build a ramp in this wetland for
the following reasons:
*The wetland serves as a major feeder source for the lake. This major wetland
area serves as one of the last natural filters for water entering the lake. Forested
wetlands are ranked particularly high for their ability to perform this, function.
Replacing the wetland with a ramp will not only eliminate this valuable function,
but the introduction of impervious surface will actually increase runoff
and pollutant loading to the lake. D.O.T.'s plans to fill this wetland jeopardize
the Oak Hollow water supply-
* Construction of a ramp will destroy a bottomland hardwood forest (wooded
wetland) of considerable quality. There are no endangered species in the
existing wetland forest, but forests of this type and quality are themselves
becoming rare, particularly in the Piedmont.
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to practice and promote the responsidfe use of the earth's ecosystem and resources...
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*Not all wetlands are of equal value. The D.O.T. has offered to mitigate with
wetlands of comparable size. However,.these wetlands would in no way be of
comparable quality. The larger of the two wetlands sites offered for mitigation is
not adjacent to a drinking water supply and thus would not provide a filtering and
purifying function of comparable value. The smaller mitigation site is very small
(.7 acres) and, while it borders the Hyatt Branch, its wetlands vegetation has been
removed. This site also cannot equal the filtering and purifying functions of the
existing wetlands.
*D.O.T. plans to plant wetland tree species in the mitigation sites, but it
will take 50-75 years for the 18 inch seedlings to grow to the size of the trees being
destroyed. In the meantime, many species of birds and other animals requiring
mature trees as part of their habitat requirement will have to compete for less and
less available habitat space.
*The Sierra Club contests the rating of this wetland as having a low outdoor
recreation/education value (see Wetland Rating System Worksheet). In our
opinion, this wetland has high asthetic value, with ample opportunities for solitude
and recreation. We also find it to have high educational value as an excellent
example of a bottomland hardwood wetland, a disappearing resource in the
Piedmont.
There is no general public awareness in the High Point area of plans to trade
wetlands for asphalt. Even city staff were unaware that the DOT had requested
the 401 permit. Why was public notice made only in the Greensboro paper, and
not in the High Point newspaper, since it is primarily High Point citizens who
would be affected by the loss of wetlands?
Bottomland hardwood wetlands adjacent to a drinking water supply are
too important --and increasingly rare--a resource to be sacrificed to a road
project without informed public debate. We urge you to extend the
public comment period, place a public notice in the local paper (High Point
Enterprise), and hold a public hearing to allow for full and open discussion of this
important matter.
Thank you for your attention to these concerns.
With regards,
Molly k Diggins
Coordinator, State Conservation Issues
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Re: Application of NC Department of Transportation to fill
5.94 acres of wetlands for East Belt, U.S. 311
Dear Mr. Dorney:
The members of the Piedmont Wildlife Club located in Winston-
Salem, North Carolina oppose the application and plans of the NC
Department of Transportation to fill the urban wetland area located
near the East Belt of US Highway 311 near the Forsyth/Guilford
County line. This unique type of wetland is rapidly disappearing
in North Carolina and we feel that this area should be protected
from further development.
We urge the Division of Environmental Management to thoroughly
evaluate the plan submitted by the Department of Transportation and
consider other alternatives to filling this urban wetland area,
including finding another location for the East Belt route.
In the event the DOT proposal is accepted, we strongly support
very strict guidelines that will protect as much of this area as
possible from further environmental damage. We do not feel that
the proposal, as is, is the best plan to deal with this issue and
ask that your department further study this issue to afford maximum
environmental protection to this area.
Thank you for your consideration and efforts.
Sincerely,
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Project threatens local wetlands
I am writing to alert your readers to the
impending loss of one of the loveliest wet-
lands in the Piedmont. The residents of the
Piedmont will be given little opportunity to
even hear that this bottomland hardwood
forest will be tilled in. Little opportunity will
be given to mount an opposition.
Six acres of wetlands are found in the vi-
cinity of Aberdeen Road and Langdale Drive
in High Point. Six acres of wetlands will be
filled in to provide a ramp for the proposed
U.S. 311 Bypass.
This six-acre tract of land is considered
signifleant wetlands under the Division of
Environmental Management (DEM) guide-
lines (possibly the highest rating for any
wetlands in the Piedmont). If the highway
ramp were moved to run along Aberdeen
and extend to the utility right-of-way, this
High Point gem could be preserved in-
tact.
DEM asked the Department of Trans-
portation (DOT) to determine the cost and
possibility of an alternative route for the
ramp. DOT didn't bother to consider alter-
natives. In addition, DOT was asked to do a
second environmental assessment after DEM
discovered the wetlands were significantly
larger than the 2.04 acres DOT reported.
These wetlands lie close to the Oak Hollow
reservoir, which contains High Point's
drinking supply. Wetlands are nature's filter.
Sunday, October 20, 1991
If the natural water filter is removed, an
upgrade to the water filtration plant may be
necessary, at an expense to taxpayers of
High Point.
Time is short. If we want to preserve these
wetlands in the middle of High Point, we
must act quickly. If you oppose filling the
wetlands or, at least, want the alternatives
considered, let your opinion be known. The
deadline for public comment is Oct. 31.
Write to: N.C. Division of Environmental
Management, Office of Water Quality
Planning; 11.0. Box 29535, Raleigh, N.C.,
27626-0535; Attention: John Dorney.
ANNE SAMIEC
Winston-Salem
High Point Entemmse

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I am against filling 5.94 acres of wetlands fo ,
U.S. 311. If we continue to destroy our wetlan
water supply, plantlife and animal life will be endangered.
I hope that this Certification will be denied.
Sincerely,
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Clara W. Pou
X67 Crepe My rtle Circle
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Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Re: Endangered Wetlands - Highway 311 Bypass
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
I am advised that six acres of wetlands in the vicinity of Aberdeen Road and Langdale Drive in
High Point are to be filled to provide a new ramp for the U.S. 311 Bypass in High Point.
I oppose filling wetlands and encourage DEM to consider all alternatives.
I am enclosing a copy of a Letter to Editor which ran in the High Point Enterprise on October
20, 1991.
Thanking you for giving this matter your kind attention, I am
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Water Quality Planning
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Raleigh,N.C.27626-0535
Re: Certification To Fill 5.94 Acres Of Wetlands For East
Belt 311
There are waters in North Carolina, both fresh and saline,
that have outstanding natural resource values, including
excellent water quality and other unique and valuable
natural characteristics. These areas have intrinsic values
to all North Carolinians as long as they maintain their
natural resource values, but they are continually threatened
by uncontrolled development, sedimentation, illegal mining,
wastewater and stormwater runoff.
Many counties do not regulate the use of these lands, but
there are regulations available to protect these waters
through official designation as Outstanding Resource and
High Quality Waters.
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation supports the
identification, nomination, and protection of Outstanding
Resource and High Quality Waters and urges the state,
through the Environmental Management Commission, to
agressively pursue the protection of these valuable
resources. The Federation urges the appropriate state
agencies to follow the stricter interpretations of
regulations when there is any question, to monitor the
effectiveness of protective measures, and implement stricter
measures where and when necessary to protect all of the
special resource values of these waters.
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T.RINi o on
Director 7-A
Copy to: Mr. Dale Mosteller
N.C. Wildlife Federation-Western Vice President
Route 4, Box WP2
Lincolnton,N.C.28092
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ROBERT W. CONNER. AIA ARCHITECT
HIGH POINT. N. C. 27262
Mr. John Dorney
Wetlands & Technical Review yw ,,
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Division of Environmental Management
PO BAox 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Thank you for notifying us of the hearing to be held in the High Point City
Council Chambers on January 7. We will certainly be there.
I phoned Ed Harrison last night and he told me that you could respond to some
of our concerns. My husband Bob was president of CCNC back in the earliest
days and I served on the Board along with Ed for many years and thus knew of
his transportation concerns.
Our burning question, of course, is how to defeat this ramp. Who makes the
decision to put in a ramp? It is within about a mile of the end of the 311 By-pass
and appears a waste of money to us (I told Ed he should apply for this money to
build the ramp he wants in Durham).
Can we obtain a map of the northern end of the By-pass with mileage markings
and streets named?
Can we obtain a map or maps of the mitigation lands and plans for converting
them into "wetlands"? Who will spend the money for this "conversion"? This
seems to me another objection for us to use, since what I have heard does not
sound at all feasible and the whole purpose of the permit is "no net loss of
wetlands" (I hope)
Who will conduct this hearing?
Any suggestion you can make to us about how to structure our protest will be
most welcome.
Sincere ours,
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Elizabeth H. Conner
1405 Emerywood Drive
High Point, NC 27262
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Greensboro, North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY
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bye on 5 2. That he is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn statement; that the notice or other legal adver-
he N.C. De..oF. tisement, a true copy of which is attached hereto, was published in the
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
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512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
December 2, 1991
Regional Offices
Asheville
704251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville Sarah Doug Harris
704/663-1699 3411 Langdale Drive
Raleigh High Point, North Carolina 27265
919/733-2314
Dear Ms. Harris:
Washington
919/946-0481
You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919/395-3(XIX) East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Winston-sale, public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919/896 7(X)7 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
0,&i f, &-C
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 276260535 Telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pays
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James G. Martin, Governor November 1 1991 George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cyndi Bell
Planning and Environmental, DOT
FROM: John Dorne
RE: US 311 East Belt
Guilford County
Attached for your review are copies of all public comments
received to date on the above mentioned project. The
Winston-Salem Regional office and I have received numerous phone
calls about the project as well. Since I am aware that
additional comments will be coming, I plan to accept them as well
for the next 15 days.
Since there has been much concern expressed about the project
and a complete alternatives analysis (esp. regarding ramp D) has
not yet been received, I am planning to ask the Director of DEM
to authorize a public hearing concerning the 401 Certification
for this project. Under 15 NCAC 2H .0503, the Director can
schedule a hearing if he determines that a hearing would be in
the public interest. If a hearing is scheduled, I hope DOT would
be willing to present its arguments for the project and its
location as well as whether practicable alternatives exist.
Please call me at 733-5083 if you have any questions.
JRD/kls
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cc: Eric Galamb, WSRO
Steve Tedder
George Everett
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Mr. John Dorney
Shelby N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
Cape Fear P
O. Box 29535
Wilmington .
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Capital
Raleigh Re.: Request for a Water Quality Certification permit to fill 5.9 acres of
wetlands for East Belt, U.S. 311
Central
Piedmont
Charlotte
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Cypress
Greenville This letter is written on behalf of the North Carolina,Chapter of the Sierra
Foothills Club to request that DEM deny the N.C. D.O.T. a Water Quality Certification
Winston-Salem permit to fill 5.9 acres of wetlands for the East Belt of U.S. 311. The acreage in
question consists of high quality bottomland hardwood wetlands. They are directly
Haw River adjacent to Oak Hollow Lake, the larger by far of the two lakes from which High
Burlington Point draws its drinking water.
Headwaters
Durham
The Sierra Club contests D.O.T.'s assertion that only 5.94 of the 11 acres
of wetlands will be impacted. Disruption of 5.94 acres will impact the entire 11
Horace Kephart acres by loss of hydrology and dispersal corridor. The entire 11 acres should be
Fayetteville viewed as impacted.
Modoc
Rocky Mount
Rocky
The Sierra Club objects to D.O.T.'s plants to build a ramp in this wetland for
the following reasons:
Piedmont
Plateau *The wetland serves as a major feeder source for the lake. This major wetland
Greensboro area serves as one of the last natural filters for water entering the lake. Forested
Pisgah wetlands are ranked particularly high for their ability to perform this. function.
Brevard Replacing the wetland with a ramp will not only eliminate this valuable function,
but the introduction of impervious surface will actually increase runoff
Research and pollutant loading to the lake. D.O.T.'s plans to fill this wetland jeopardize
Triangle
Chapel Hill the Oak Hollow water supply.
Sandhills * Construction of a ramp will destroy a bottomland hardwood forest (wooded
Southern Pines wetland) of considerable quality. There are no endangered species in the
existing wetland forest, but forests of this type and quality are themselves
South
Mountains becoming rare, particularly in the Piedmont.
Morganton
WENOCA
Asheville
4 To explore, enjoy, and protect the wdd places of the earth;
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to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystem and resources...
*Not all wetlands are of equal value. The D.O.T. has offered to mitigate with
wetlands of comparable size. However, these wetlands would in no way be of
comparable quality. The larger of the two wetlands sites offered for mitigation is
not adjacent to a drinking water supply and thus would not provide a filtering and
purifying function of comparable value. The smaller mitigation site is very small
(.7 acres) and, while it borders the Hyatt Branch, its wetlands vegetation has been
removed. This site also cannot equal the filtering and purifying functions of the
existing wetlands.
*D.O.T. plans to plant wetland tree species in the mitigation sites, but it
will take 50-75 years for the 18 inch seedlings to grow to the size of the trees being
destroyed. In the meantime, many species of birds and other animals requiring
mature trees as part of their habitat requirement will have to compete for less and
less available habitat space.
*The Sierra Club contests the rating of this wetland as having a low outdoor
recreation/education value (see Wetland Rating System Worksheet). In our
opinion, this wetland has high asthetic value, with ample opportunities for solitude
and recreation. We also find it to have high educational value as an excellent
example of a bottomland hardwood wetland, a disappearing resource in the
Piedmont.
There is no general public awareness in the High Point area of plans to trade
wetlands for asphalt. Even city staff were unaware that the DOT had requested
the 401 permit. Why was public notice made only in the Greensboro paper, and
not in the High Point newspaper, since it is primarily High Point citizens who
would be affected by the loss of wetlands?
Bottomland hardwood wetlands adjacent to a drinking water supply are
too important --and increasingly rare--a resource to be sacrificed to a road
project without informed public debate. We urge you to extend the
public comment period, place a public notice in the local paper (High Point
Enterprise), and hold a public hearing to allow for full and open discussion of this
important matter.
Thank you for your attention to these concerns.
With regards,
Molly A. Diggins
Coordinator, State Conservation Issues
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Re: Application of NC Department of Transportation to fill
5.94 acres of wetlands for East Belt, U.S. 311
Dear Mr. Dorney:
The members of the Piedmont Wildlife Club located in Winston-
Salem, North Carolina oppose the application and plans of the NC
Department of Transportation to fill the urban wetland area located
near the East Belt of US Highway 311 near the Forsyth/Guilford
County line. This unique type of wetland is rapidly disappearing
in North Carolina and we feel that this area should be protected
from further development.
We urge the Division of Environmental Management to thoroughly
evaluate the plan submitted by the Department of Transportation and
consider other alternatives to filling this urban wetland area,
including finding another location for the East Belt route.
In the event the DOT proposal is accepted, we strongly support
very strict guidelines that will protect as much of this area as
possible from further environmental damage. We do not feel that
the proposal, as is, is the best plan to deal with this issue and
ask that your department further study this issue to afford maximum
environmental protection to this area.
Thank you for your consideration and efforts.
Sincerely,
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Piedmont Wildlife Club

Project threatens local wetlands
I am writing to alert your readers to the
impending loss of one of the loveliest wet-
lands in the Piedmont. The residents of the
Piedmont will be given little opportunity to
even hear that this bottomland hardwood
forest will be filled in. Little opportunity will
be given to mount an opposition.
Six acres oi'wetlands are found in the vi-
cinity of Aberdeen Road and Langdale Drive
in High Point. Six acres of wetlands will be
filled in to provide a ramp for the proposed
U.S. 311 Bypass.
This six-acre tract of land is considered
significant wetlands under the Division of
Environmental Management (DEM) guide-
lines (possibly the highest rating for an}
wetlands in the Piedmont). If the highway
ramp were moved to run along Aberdeen
and extend to the utility right-of way, this
high Point gem could be preserved in-
tact.
DEM asked the Department of Trans-
portation (DOT) to determine the cost and
possibility of an alternative route for the
ramp. DOT didn't bother to consider alter-
natives. In addition, DOT was asked to do a
second environmental assessment after DEM
discovered the wetlands were significantly
larger than the 2.04 acres DOT reported
These wetlands lie close to the Oak Iloilo"
reservoir, which contains high Point's
drinking supply. Wetlands are nature: filter.
Sunday, October 20, 1991
If the natural water filter is removed, an
upgrade to the water filtration plant may be
necessary, at an expense to taxpayers of
High Point.
Time is short. If we want to prexerve these
wetlands in the middle of High Point, we
must act quickly. If you oppose filling the
wetlands or, at least, want the alternatives
considered, let your opinion be known. The
deadline for public comment is Oct. 31.
Write to: V.C. Division of Environmental
Management, Office of Water Quality
Planning: P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, N.C.,
27626 o535. Attention: John Dorney.
AVVE SAN11F(:
Winston-Salem
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N. C. Division of Environmental Vana` ement
hater Quality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
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Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535 0,?y
Dear Sir:
I am against filling 5.94 cres of wetlands fo
U.S. 311. If we continue to destroy our wetlan
water supply, rlantlife and animal life will be endangered.
I hope that this Certification will be deni6d.
Sincerely,
C';Iw Ld • ???,
Clara W. Pou
X67 Crepe My rtle Circle
inston-Salem, N.C. 27106

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North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
Office of Water Quality Planning
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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Re: Endangered Wetlands -Highway 311 Bypass
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
I am advised that six acres of wetlands in the vicinity of Aberdeen Road and Langdale Drive in
High Point are to be filled to provide a new ramp for the U.S. 311 Bypass in High Point.
I oppose filling wetlands and encourage DEM to consider all alternatives.
I am enclosing a copy of a Letter to Editor which ran in the High Point Enterprise on October
20, 1991.
Thanking you for giving this matter your kind attention, I am
Very truly yours,
AKSjr: j
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Arch Schoch, Jr.
Enclosure
rrroject tnreatens iocai wetiant.
I am writing to alert your readers to the
impending loss of one of the loveliest wet-
lands in the Piedmont. The residents of the
Piedmont will be given little opportunity to
even hear that this bottomland hardwood
forest will be filled in. Little opportunity will
be given to mount an opposition.
Six acres of wetlands are found in the vi-
cinity of Aberdeen Road and Langdale Drive
in High Point. Six acres of wetlands will be
filled in to provide a ramp for the proposed
U.S. 311 Bypass.
This six-acre tract of land is considered
significant wetlands under the Division of
Environmental Management (DEM) guide-
lines (possibly the highest rating for any
wetlands in the Piedmont). If the highway
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ramp were moved to run along Aberdeen
and extend to the utility right-of-way, this
High Point gem could be preserved in-
tact.
DEM asked the Department of Trans-
portation (DOT) to determine the cost and
possibility of an alternative route for the
ramp. DOT didn't bother to consider alter-
natives. In addition, DOT was asked to do a
second environmental assessment after DEM
discovered the wetlands were significantly
larger than the 2.04 acres DOT reported.
These wetlands lie close to the Oak Hollow
reservoir, which contains High Point's
drinking supply. Wetlands are nature's filter.
If the natural water filter is remov,
upgrade to the water filtration planNn
necessary, at an expense to taxpay
High Point.
Time is short. If we want to preservf
wetlands in the middle of High Poi
must act quickly. If you oppose filli;
wetlands or, at least, want the altern
considered, let your opinion be know
deadline for public comment is Oct.
Write to: N.C. Division of Environr
Management, Office of Water Q
Planning; P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh
27626-0535; Attention: John Dorney
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October 29,1991
John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh,N.C.27626-0535
Re: Certification To Fill 5.94 Acres Of Wetlands*For East
Belt 311
There are waters in North Carolina, both fresh and saline,
that have outstanding natural resource values, including
excellent water quality and other unique and valuable
natural characteristics. These areas have intrinsic values
to all North Carolinians as long as they maintain their
natural resource values, but they are continually threatened
by uncontrolled development, sedimentation, illegal mining,
wastewater and stormwater runoff.
Many counties do not regulate the use of these lands, but
there are regulations available to protect these waters
through official designation as Outstanding Resource and
High Quality Waters.
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation supports the
identification, nomination, and protection of Outstanding
Resource and High Quality Waters and urges the state,
through the Environmental Management Commission, to
agressively pursue the protection of these valuable
resources. The Federation urges the appropriate state
agencies to follow the stricter interpretations of
regulations when there is any question, to monitor the
effectiveness of protective measures, and implement stricter
measures where and when necessary to protect all of the
special resource values of these waters.
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Copy to: Mr. Dale Mosteller
N.C. Wildlife Federation-Western Vice President
Route 4, Box WP2
Lincolnton,N.C.28092
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NORTH CAROLINA
GUILFORD COUNTY

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and
State, duly commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to
administer oaths, personally appeared Carol F. Elliott, who being
first duly sworn, deposes and says: that she is Advertising Billing
Manager of THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE, INC. engaged in
the publication of a newspaper known as THE HIGH POINT
ENTERPRISE, published, issued, and entered as second class
mail in the City of High Point in said County and State, that
(she) is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn statement;
that the notice or other legal advertisement, a true copy of which
is attached hereto, was published in The High Point Enterprise
on the following dates: ...........................................................................
December 691991
..............................................................................................................
and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper, docu-
ment, or legal advertisement was published was, at the time of
each and every such publication, a newspaper meeting all the re-
quirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina and was a qualified newspaper within
the meaning of Section 1-597 of the General Statutes of North
Carolina.
This ..11 t h day of ..... D e.c e m b e.!" ..................... . 19 91.............
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY February 28, 1991
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTN: Regulatory Branch
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR

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SUBJ: U.S. 311 East Belt from west of High Point Reservoir to 2000 feet west
of N.C. 68, Eastchester Drive, Forsyth - Guilford Counties (State
Project No. 8.1570601, TIP # R-609D)
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to build a U.S.
311 East Belt from west of High Point Reservoir to 2000 feet west of N.C. 68,
Eastchester Drive, as part of the U.S. 311 bypass of the cities of High Point
and Archdale in Forsyth and Guilford Counties (Figure 1). In the process,
Hiatt Branch will be rechannelized or culverted in order to accommodate
proposed improvements. A total of 2.04 acres of wetlands will be filled.
However, 2.07 acres of wetlands adjacent to Hiatt Branch (Figure 2) will be
acquired and protected against further development. Best Management Practices
will be implemented during the project to minimize any potential impacts to
sensitive wetland areas.
All wetlands impacted by this project (except Site II) are less than one
acre in size, are located above the headwaters, and have an average daily flow
of less than 5.0 cubic feet per second (CFS). Site II impacts only 2.04 acres
of wetlands. Based on the forgoing conditions, this Pre-discharge Notification
persuant to the Corps Nationwide Permit 26 (33 CFR 330.5 (a) (26)) is
submitted.
At Site I (Figures 1, 3 and 4) 900 feet of lateral channel relocation of
Hiatt Branch will be required. The stream at this location has an average
daily flow of 2.3 cubic feet per second (CFS), while a smaller, unnamed
tributary flows into Hiatt Branch at this point at 0.5 CFS. The volume of fill
below ordinary high water (O.H.W.) is 1,296 cy for the entire site.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
February 28, 1991
Page 2
At Site II (Figures 1, 5 and 6) 300 feet of lateral channel relocation is
necessary. Hiatt Branch still maintains an average daily flow of only 2.3 CFS
at this point. Fill below O.H.W. at this site is 920 cy. Also at this site,
2.04 acres of bottomland hardwoods wetlands will be impacted due to roadway
construction. As shown in the enclosed mitigation plan, mitigation for this
impact will be accomplished by acquiring and protecting 2.07 acres of
bottomland hardwoods along Hiatt Branch which are developing in two, non-hydric
soil associations (Chewacla and Enon). The Chewacla soils contain hydric soil
inclusions of the Wehadkee Association which will promote the development of
hydrophytic vegetation.
At Site III (Figures 1 and 7) an unnamed tributary to Oak Hollow Lake will
be relocated laterally and placed in a reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC).
This stream flows at an average daily flow of 0.9 CFS at this location. The
amount of fill below O.H.W. at this site is 241 cy. No wetlands other than the
existing stream channel will be impacted by this action.
Attached are the permit application and drawings depicting the proposed
work at the three sites discussed above. By copy of this letter, we are also
requesting that the Section 401 Water Quality Certificate be issued by the NC
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
If you require any further information, please contact Cynthia Bell of the
NCDOT Planning and Environmental Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
L.R. q*'od h.D., PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget
cc: ./Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Design Services
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Division
Mr. Dennis Pipkin, PE, Environmental Unit
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. J.W. Watkins, PE, Division 7 Engineer

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 26402-1890
SAW26-87- ATTN: CESAW-CO--E
PRE-DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION FORM FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT 26

NOTES: If Item A.7. (below) is 10 acres or more or if any of the conditions
listed in Section B. (below) are not met, the applicant must submit an
individual permit application. Please contact the Utstrict for forms and
information.
Applicant $a required to obtain a Section 401 Water quality Certification from
the State of North Carolina for NWP 26 to be valid. This certification
should be furnished with this pre-discharge notification.
1. NAME: Director, Programs, Policy and Budget
PLEASE PRINT N.C. Department of Transportation - Division of Highways
A. ATTN: Dr. L.R. Goode, PE
2. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 25201
a e g , 11C 27611
3. PHONE K;MBER (HOME):
(WORK): [phone]
4. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK: COUNTY: Forsyth-Guilford Counties
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE STREAM NAMES, ROAD NUMBERS ETC.):
Hiatt Branch adjacent to Aberdeen Road, High Point, Nt
S. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: Channel change of stream and fill of
2.04 acres of wetlands.
6. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of a new multi-lane highway
as part of a bypass for the cities .
7. APPROXIMATE SIZE OF WATERS AND WETLANDS WHICH WILL BE LOST OR
SUBSTANTIALLY ADVERSELY MODIFIED AS A RESULT OF THE PROPOSED WORK (EXPRESS
IN TENTHS OF ACRES): 2.04 acres
8. INFORMATION THAT THE APPLICANT BELIEVE, IS APPROPRIATE: See cover
letter and accompanying mitigation plan.

Q. DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTENCE OF ENDANGERED
NEAR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AREA? .SVECIES ON OR
YES ( ) NO (X]
IF YES, INDICATE WHAT SPECIES.
10- DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES WHICH ARE LISTED OR
DETERMINED ELIGIBLE FOR
LISTING ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER
PLACES TRAT OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF THE P OF HISTORIC
ROPOSED PROJECT ? YES ( ] NO (X)
11. WT.LL THE ACTIVITY INTERFERE. WITH NAVIGATION? YES ( ] NO [X]
B: CONDITIONS. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. MUST BE MET FOR THE
ITS TO BE VALID (33 CF NATIONWIDE
R 330.5-.6);
1. DISCHARGE OF DREDCED OR FILL MATERIAL WILL NOT

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CUR IN THE PROXIMITY OF A PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
INTAKE.
2. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL WILL NOT
OCCUR IN AREAS OF (X)
( ]
CONCENTRATED SHELLFISH PRODUCTION
UNLESS THE DISCHARGE IS DIRECTLY RELATED T
O AN AUTHORIZED
SHELLFISH HARVESTING ACTIVITY.
3. THE, ACTIVITY SHALL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY DISRUPT THE
MOVEMENT OF THOSE
[X] ( ]
SPECIES OF AQUATIC LIFE INDIGENOUS TO
THE WATERBODY (UNLESS THE
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE FILL IS
TO IMPOUND WATER);'
4- DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL SHALL CONSIST
OF SUITABLE MATERIAL F (X] ( ]
REE FROM TOXIC POLLUTANTS IN TOXIC
AMOUNTS.
5- ANY STRUCTURE OR FILL AUTHORIZED SHALL BE PROPERLY (X] ( ]
MAINTAINED.
6. THE ACTIVITY WILL NOT OCCUR IN A COMPONENT OF THE ( X] ( ]
NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SYSTEM; NOR IN A RIVER
CURRENTLY DESIGNATED BY CONGRESS AS A "STUDY RIVER" FOR
POSSIBLE INCLUSION.
7. THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF THE ACTIVITY WILL
NOT IMPAIR RESERVED TRIBAL RIGHTS. ( ( ]
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C. KANACEMBNT PRACTICES. T11E FOLLOWING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SHALL BE
FOLLOWED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
PRACTICES MAY BE CAUSE FOR REQUIRING AN INDIVIDUAL PERMIT. APPLICANT
SHOULD PROVIDE, EXPLANATION FOR MANAGEMENT PRACTICES NOT MET.
1. DISCHARGE, OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WATERS MET NOt l MET
OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE AVOIDED OR MINIMIZED [X
THROUGH THE USE OF OTHER PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVES.
12• DISCHARGES IN SPAWNING AREAS DURING SPAWNING N/A [ J ( J
SEASONS SHALL BE AVOIDED.
3. DISCHARGES SHALL NOT RESTRICT OR IMPEDE. THE
` MOVEMENT OF AQUATIC SPECIES INDIGENOUS TO THE WATERS OR (XJ
THE PASSAGE OF NORMAL OR EXPECTED HICH FLOWS OR CAUSE
THE RELOCATION OF THE WATER (UNLESS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE
OF THE FILL IS TO IMPOUND WATERS).
4. IF THE DISCHARGE CREATES AN IMPOUNDMENT OF WATER, N/A
ADVERSE IMPACTS ON THE AQUATIC SYSTEM CAUSED BY THE
ACCELERATED PASSAGE OF WATER AND/OR THE RESTRICTION OF
ITS FLOW SHALL BE MINIMIZED.
S. DISCHARGE, IN WETLAND AREAS SHALL BE AVOIDED.
Purpose of ADN. Project has avoided wetlands to greatest extent prac(tcable.
6. HEAVY EQUIPMENT WORKING IN WETLANDS SHALL BE PLACED [ J [ J
ON MATS.
e N/A
7. DISCHARGES INTO BREEEDING AREAS FOR MIGRATORY
WATERFOWL SHALL BE AVOIDED. N/A [ ( 1
8. ALL TEMPORARY FILLS SHALL BE REMOVED IN THEIR N/A [ [ J
ENTIRETY.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
Dr. L.R. Goode, PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget

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SUMMARY

SITE
I
II
III
TOTAL
FILL BELOW TOTAL FILL FILL IN WETLANDS
O.H.W.
1,296 125,331
920 194,562 2.04
241 32,118
2,457 C.Y.1 352,011 C.Y. 1 2.04AC.
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RIPARIAN LANDOWNERS
High Point Board of Education
Post Office Box 789
High Point, North Carolina 27261
Siceloff Oil and Coal Co.
Post Office Box 327
High Point, North Carolina 27261
A. J. Tivada
Post Office Box 5965
High Point, North Carolina 27262
B. M. Nixon
513 Aberdeen Road
High Point , North Carolina 27260
W. R. McKinzie
1108 Glenwick Lane
High Point, North Carolina 27262
D. G. Cedolia
603 S hadybrook Road
High Point, North Carolina 27260
J. E. Isley
608 S hadybrook Road
High Point, North Carolina 27260
Charle s Lohmeyer
3808 West Field Street
High P oint, North Carolina 27260
D. 0. Shumate
610 Shadybrook Road
High Point, North Carolian 27260
City of High Point Attn: R. U. Moss
211 South Hamilton Street
High Point, North Carolina 27260
M. T. Wiggs
3306 Hillside Drive
High Point, North Carolina 27260
S. C. Nooe
3304 Hillside Drive
High Point, North Carolina 27260
H. P. Stinson
2881 HWY 66 South
Kernersville, North Carloina 27284
W. A. Brown
3701 Rolling Road
High Point, North Carolina 27260
R. S. Sharpless
3810 West Field Drive
High Point, North Carolina* 27260
C. J. Misiaveg
606 Shadybrook Road
High Point, North Carolina 27260

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WETLAND LITIGATION PLAN
NCDOT Project R-6091), Guilford-Forsyth Counties
US 311 Eastbelt from West of High Point Reservoir
to 2000' west of N.C. 68, Eastchester Drive
February 28, 1991
1. Type of wetlands impacted: Bottomland hardwoods.
2. Acreage of area impacted: 2.04 acres of bottomland hardwoods.
3. Type of mitigation: Acquisition and protection, on-site, in-kind of 2.07
acres for 2.04 acres of bottomland hardwoods impacts at Site II.
4. Acreage of mitigation: 2.07
5. Location of mitigation site: See Figures 1 and 2
6. The proposed mitigation measures for the selected alternative will result
in acquiring and protecting 2.07 acres of wooded property currently owned by
the High Point City Board of Education. The site is located south of Aberdeen
Road and is bordered by an underground oil pipeline right-of-way positioned
northwest of the mitigation area. The impacted wetlands consist of 2.04 acres
of bottomland hardwoods adjacent to Hiatt Branch (Figure 2). Grading is not
required within the mitigation site.
7. Approximately 1200 feet of Hiatt Branch will be relocated laterally on
the stream segment immediately upstream and downstream from the proposed
mitigation site as shown at Figures 3 through 6. This is an increase from the
initially proposed 600-foot channel change and is to be considered as a
refinement in design. This design change, as part of the entire scope of
project impacts, is adequately covered in the mitigation plan. The lateral "Y"
ditches and the reinforced concrete box culvert which will channel storm runoff
are illustrated at Figures 3 through 6. The segment of Hiatt Branch within the
mitigation site will not require rechanneling, however, slight modifications
will be required to prevent channel erosion. Additional reinforcement, in the
form of rip rap, will be placed on the outer bank of the stream bend where the
channel change reverts to the natural stream bed.
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the Enon fine sandy loam (10 to 15 percent slopes) and the Chewacla sandy
loam. Both soil associations are not listed as hydric soils, however, small
inclusions of the Wehadkee (hydric soil) association are found in the Chewacla
soils. The soils on either side of Hiatt Branch are conducive to the continued
growth of naturally occurring hydrophytic vegetation. A secondary source of
hydrology for the soils located north of Hiatt Branch is a two-foot wide
stream which flows from the vicinity of Aberdeen Road. This small stream,
which carries drainage from the private properties located between Langdale
Drive and Imperial Drive, has created some soil erosion within the mitigation
site, especially during storm events. At least two water turnouts will be
formed on this stream bed to carry water into undisturbed areas of the
mitigation site thereby dissipating the water velocity and flow.
9. The wa er turnouts will intersect the stream bed at the same depth, and
should be 30 to 450 down slope. The turnouts will not empty directly into
Hiatt Branch. It is necessary that these turnouts be inspected immediately
following `significant rain events to evaluate their effectiveness. The
turnouts should cause the non-hydric Enon soils to slowly revert to an
anaerobic condition as a result of increased saturation.
10. The two stream culverts located below Hillside Drive will be cleared of
sand and debris. Maximum water flow through these culverts is reduced by 50%
as a result of this obstruction. Removal of the Hiatt Branch stream-bottom
sediment for a distance of 150 feet immediately upstream and downstream of the
box culvert must be accomplished as a method of decreasing the sedimentation
rate within the culvert. The side slopes immediately upstream of the culvert
need not be excavated as they are supported by rip rap and rooted vegetation.

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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Regional Offices Certified Mail
Asheville Return Receipt Requested
704/251-6208
Fayetteville Mr. B. J. O' Quinn
919/486-1541 Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Mooresville
704/663-1699 N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
919!733-2314
Washington Dear Mr. O' Quinn :
919/946-6481
Wilmington Project: US 311 East Belt, High Point
919/395-3900 Guilford County
Winston-Salem
919/896-7007 This letter is DEM's official notification following 15A
NCAC2H .0503 to N. C. DOT of a public hearing to be held
concerning wetland fills and water quality impacts for the US 311
East Belt project in High Point. I received your 5 December 1991
letter concerning Ramp D impacts. If we have additional
questions about the project, we will be in contact with you.
Thank you for. DOT's agreement to discuss the design of the
project at the public hearing. I will contact Cyndi Bell
regarding DOTS presentation soon.
JRD/kls
O'Quinn.ltr/D-8
cc: Water Quality, WSRO
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Steve Tedder
Sincerely,
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RO. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27026-0535 Telephone [phone] / P011ution Prevention hays
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATR K, US 311 EAST BELT, A.C. DEPARTMET OF
TRANSPORTATRA, GUILFORD COUNTY
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the N.C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources on behalf of the Environmental Management Codfssicm concerning a 401 Water
Quality certification for wetland fill. A 401 Certification is required by the Federal stater
pollution Control Act and certifies that all appropriate state water quality standards will be met
by the proposed action.
PURPOSE: The N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) has applied to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management for a 401 Certification to fill 5.94 acres of wetlands on
Hiatt (Hyatt) Branch which is a tributary of Oak Hollow Lake, a water supply
reservoir of the City of High Paint. The U.S. 311 East Belt would be a relocation of
the existing U.S. 311 which passes through the central business districts of High
Point and Archdale. A Final Environmental Lspact Statement on this road was approved
on July 12, 1988. The N.C. DOT has proposed to mitigate for this impact at a 1:1
acreage ratio by restoring and creating wetlaa3s at several locations on Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed on Jackson Lake Road. In addition, 0.64 acres of
wetlands would be debited from the Company Scamp Kitigation Bank.
DATEITIME: January 7, 1992 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION. Council CaWpn
City of High Point
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, N.C.
COMMENT All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend. Comments, statements,
PROCEDURES data and other information may be submitted in writing prior to, during or within
thirty (30) days after the hearing (by Feb. 6, 1992) or maybe presented orally at
the hearing. Oral statements may be limited at the discretion of the hearing
officer. Submittal of written copies of oral statements is encouraged.
AVMRITY: N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(x)(1) and (c). Water Quality Certification regulations. 15A NCAC
2H .0503.
INFOMTION: Farther explanation and details of the proposed action can be obtained by writing or
calling:
John Dorney, 919-733-5083
Wetlands and Technical Review
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
or
Steve Mauney, 919-761-2351
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8025 xorth Point Blvd, Suite 100
Kinston-Salem, N.C. 27106
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512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor David W. Sides
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
FROM: Steve Leonard c?
SUBJECT: Guilford County: Hiatt Branch (DOT Proj. # 8.1570601)
Where are the wetlands? Initially, I misread the soils map (attachment) and
thought that "Wk" meant Wehadkee, rather than Wilkes. The skunk cabbage patch
was smaller than I expected (marked on attachment by orange-yellow dot), seems
to be separated by a levee from Hiatt Branch, and probably should be considered
a Chewacla inclusion in the Enon unit. Whatever the case, I am attaching a
rapidly prepared species list from this one site. The nearby pipeline construction
has resulted in a canyon with water in the bottom, but this may be affecting the
hydrology of a considerably large area. I found nothing rare, and considering the
level of existing and on-going disturbance (horse trails, dirt bike trails, pipelines,
residential debris, etc.) it's difficult for me to see much significance here
from a biological point of View. Go after the minnows. See if the fisheries
boys can't find a danged darter or something.
I P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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PLANT SPECIES FROM HIATT BRANCH SKUNK. CABBAGE PATCH, GUILFORD CO.
June 15, 1991
Scientific Name NWI Wetness Code (1=Obl. 2=FACW. etc.
Acer rubrum 3 (or 1?)
Agrimonia parviflora 3
Alnus serrulata 2
Api os aineri Cana 2
Betula nigra 2
Boehmeria cylindrica 2
Carex crinita 2
Carex lupulina 1
Carex rosea unlisted
Carex squarrosa 2
Cicuta maculata 1
Corylus americana 4
Eupatoriadelphus purpureus 3
Geum virginianum 2
Glyceria striata 1
Ligustrum sinense 3
Liquidambar styraciflua 3
Lonicera japonica 3
Onoclea sensibilis 2
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 3
Rosa sp. -
Sambucus canadensis 2
Symplocarpus foetidus 1
Toxicodendron radicans 3
OCT 1991
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Winston-Salem, NC
V iR* t? 27106
October 22, 1991
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC
27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorney:
I am writing to you with regards to the filling of 5.94
acres of wetlands for East Belt, U.S. 311. I strongly oppose the
filling of wetlands that D. E. M. considered to be significant
wetlands. From visiting the site, I have seen its importance and
natural beauty. I also noticed spikes showing the route of "ramp
D". I can see that an alternative to filling the wetlands exists
close at hand and would like to see it considered. That
alternative is running the "ramp D" along Aberdeen and extending
it to the utility right-of-way. In this way, wetlands impacts
would be minimized. The integrity of the 11 acres of wetlands
would be lost with the proposed route. It is not possible to
dissect wetlands and still have a quality wetlands remaining.
Therefore, with all wetland mitigation, D. E. M. must not allow a
1:1 (mitigation: fill) but rather a higher ratio, depending on
the significance of the wetlands and the sensitivity of the
watershed.
I would strongly urge a public hearing be called to allow
the public to further respond to the destruction of the wetlands.
I do not feel that adequate opportunity has been allowed for
public response. The public notice appeared in one newspaper for
one day and in legal wording that made it unlikely for many to
see it. I would ask that future public notices, such as the
notice of the public hearing I request, be advertised in all
three of the major piedmont cities' newspapers (Greensboro News
and Record, High Point Enterprise and Winston-Salem Journal)
because this issue is a piedmont issue not just a county issue.
The length of time that the notice be run, should be two or three
days (including at least, one week day and one weekend day).
Finally, the public notice should include wording that is easily
understandable, in order to encourage favorable meeting turnout.
I understand that D.O.T. intends to purchase the entire
eleven acres of wetlands. A small portion of what will remain
unimpacted (even if the ramp goes in as proposed) belongs to a
board of education (public ownership). The board of education
.
land is too small
in their hands. D.
Once again, I
and urge you call
discussion.
Yours truly,

Anne Samiec
to build upon and will be adequately protected
O. T. should not use this land for mitigation.
strongly oppose the filling of the wetlands
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Regional Offices December 2, 1991
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville Classified Ads
919/486-1541 Greensboro News and Record
Mooresville P. O. Box 2 0 8 4 8
704/663-1699 Greensboro, N.C. 27420
Raleigh Dear Editor:
919/733-2314

George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington
919/946-6481 Attached is one copy of a Public Notice relating to a
Wilmington public hearing scheduled to be held by the North Carolina
919/395-39W Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources on
behalf of the Environmental Management Commission in High
Winston-Salem Point, North Carolina. It is requested that
919/896-7007 . you publish
the Notice in one weekday issue of your paper on or prior
to December 6, 1991.
Publication charges will be paid by this office upon
receipt of your invoice and affidavit and proof of
publication. Please send the invoice in triplicate and
affidavit in duplicate to the undersigned.
Sincerely yours,
v n R. Dorney
Wetlands and T nical Review
Attachment
cc: Water Quality, DEM Winston-Salem Regional Office
David Franklin, COE - Wilmington
P.O Box 29535, PUcigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Iclephone 919-733-7015 / Pollution Prevention Pay.
An I.q-l Opp„rwnnv AHin....u - Action F ploycr
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N . 0 F.NVIRONMFu"ITAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, US 311 EAST BELT, N.C. DEPARTMENT OF
'T'RANSPORTATION, GUILFORD COUNTY
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the N.C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources on behalf of the Environmental Management Commission concerning a 401 Water
Quality Certification for wetland fill. B 401 Certification is required by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act and certifies that all appropriate state water quality standards will be met
by the proposed action.
PURPOSE: The N.C. Department of Transportation (DOFF) has applied to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management for a 401 Certification to fill 5.94 acres of wetlands on
Hiatt (Hyatt) Branch which is a tributary of Oak Hollow Lake, a water supply
reservoir of the City of High Point. The U.S. 311 East Belt would be a relocation of
the existing U.S. 311 which passes through the central business districts of High
Point and Archdale. A Final Environmental Impact Statement on this road was approved
on July 12, 1988. The N.C. DOT has proposed to mitigate for this impact at a 1:1
acreage ratio by restoring and creating wetlands at several locations on Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed on Jackson Lake Road. In addition, 0.64 acres of
wetlands would be debited.from the Company Swamp Mitigation Bank.
DA TIME: January 7, 1992 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Council Chambers
City of High Point
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, N.C.
COMMENT All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend. Comments, statements,
PROCEDURES data and other information may be submitted in writing prior to, during or within
thirty (30) days after the hearing (by Feb. 6, 1992) or may be presented orally at
the hearing. Oral statements may be limited at the discretion of the hearing
officer. Submittal of written copies of oral statements is encouraged.
AUTHORITY: N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1) and (c). Water Quality Certification regulations. 15A NCAC
2H .0503.
INFORMATION: Further explanation and details of the proposed action can be obtained by writing or
calling:
John Dorney, 919-733-5083
Wetlands and Technical Review
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management.
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
or
Steve Mauney, 919-761-2351
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106
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North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Release: Immediate Date: December 3, 1991
Contact: Debbie Crane or Jim Sheppard [phone] Distribution: targeted
HEARING SET ON PROPOSED FILLING OF WETLANDS
RALEIGH---The N.C. Environmental Management Commission
will hold a public hearing January 7, 1992, on proposed
filling of wetlands in Guilford County.
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes filling
5.94 acres of wetlands on Hiatt Branch in order to build the
U.S. 311 East Belt around the City of High Point. Hiatt
Branch is a tributary of Oak Hollow Lake, which is a water
supply reservoir for High Point.
This is the first hearing ever held by the EMC on a
proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands.
NC DOT plans to mitigate the wetlands fill by restoring
and creating wetlands at several locations on Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed.
The public hearing will be held in the High Point City
Council Chambers, 211 South Hamilton Street, at 7 p.m, on
January 7.
Written Comments will be accepted through February 6
and should be addressed to John Dorney, Wetlands and
Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
########
Public Affairs Office Don Follmer
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. 27611 Director, Office of Public Affairs
[phone] - FAX # [phone]
An Foual Oooortunity / Affirmative Action Emplover
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health/ and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
to zali?bur 7 Srrc?:?t & Ral,68h, North Carolina ? F0-41

December 2, 1991
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Direc-o;
nal0
1Ilr
June Stackhouse
100 Westwood Avenue
High Point, North Carolina 27262
".?le??=h
. L; Dear Ms. Stackhouse:
91W946 6481 You had written us about your concerns. regarding the
proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
?.I9- i95-39iX>
public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
11"instunSalem in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6;
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
i'(i 2 +5 h F , h::nc CI - ;.701 lJolluti,m I`c'.rn n N:,..
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary December 2, 1991 Director
Regional Office,
Asheville
744251-6208
faverteville
919486.1541 Evelyn P. Blair
?loorec ille 603 Gatewood Avenue
744663-1699 High Point,.North Carolina 27262
Raleigh Dear Ms. Blair:
919 33-2314
Washington You had written us about your
919946-6481 proposed 401 certification to fill
Wilmington East Belt. We want to let you know
919395-3900 public hearing on that proposal on
V'irnton-Salem in the High Point City Council Chai
919896.7007 Hamilton Street.
concerns regarding the
wetlands for the U.S. 311
that we will hold a
January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
nbers at 211 South
written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer

P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 278_'6-053? telephone [phone] Pollution Prevention Pav.
An Equal Opport_: yin =mrmauvr Aci,;n Lmpluvrr
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Rep4onal 01fice,
.Asheville
7(14/251-6208
Fayette% i Ile
919/486-i 541
Moores, ille
704;663-1699
Raleigh
919/77 33 2314
Cheryl Lawson
211 Brinkley Place
High Point, North Carolina 27265
Dear Ms. Lawson:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washin on
9i9/946-481 You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Vilmin_un proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
"`'"39-`-39x East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Wintt:.^ -ale,, public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919/890-700 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
n?;f" ?A.2?
Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O_ Box 29535, 161eigh. No. -In. (-?Tl)hna 27ti2ti-0? ? Telephone 919-7,3-70U : Polluuvn.Prcvenrion Pay,
An Equal ( )ppum,elrc -Atlirm::nvc Aaiun Empluver
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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 27604
James G..\lartin, Governor
William \V Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Regional otr:ce'
Asheville
704/251-6208
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville Bob & Elizabeth Conner
704/663-1699 1405 Emerywood Drive
Raleigh High Point, North Carolina 27262
919/733-2314
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Conner:
Washington
919/946-64 81 You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919/3953`'°° East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Winston-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919i89677
in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
PC). Box 29535 I:?aleigh. North Carolina 27626-0 35 lelephome 91y-73-7015 P011u6011 Prevention Pa-
An Fqual Opporttmkv aninnativc Action 1 vnplovcr

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. iIMartin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Re,6onal Once,
ashe, iIle
704; 2:1-620
Fayetteville
919%486-1541
Moorewille
704/663-1699
Raleigh
919;733-2314
Suzanne W. Silver
1073 Sweetbriar Road
High Point, North Carolina 27262
Dear Ms. Silver:
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington
919945-6481 You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919395-3900 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
\?'in,ton-sale,, public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919-895-7007 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,/
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
PC). Box 29535, R.ileigh, North Carolina 2 626-053 ? T?I-? wne 91) -33-7015 Pollution Prevention Piv,
An Lqual Op, tinip nz:-.r .k:,o-. Lrnnlover

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. JMartin, Governor George T Everett, Ph.D.
\Villiam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
December 2, 1991
Rc_ onal Ortice,
A\ -z'ille
XL, _251-6208
F2,-7evi I I e
91i 4?6-1541
N1< Edward Silver
70;663-1699 Edward Silver Investments, Ltd.
P.O. Box 6363
Ralr!2h
9,9-33-2314 High Point, North Carolina 27262
V*a'-ngron Dear Mr. Silver:
9!0 X96-6431
V! -ingon You had written us about your
51`"95-3q`'' proposed 401 certification to fill
-on-Salem East Belt. We want to let you know
?)IL? 96-7007 public hearing on that proposal on
in the High Point City Council Chai
Hamilton Street.
concerns regarding the
wetlands for the U.S. 311
that we will hold a
January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
nbers at 211 South
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.U. 13m 29535, R:dei,h, North Carolina 27626-05 35 lclcphon, 919-;'33 701 Pollution Pre?c ?n Pay,
An Equal ( )PPurtunit, Atti,n,an,c .a,:. -? 1-mlov r
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management -
512 North Salisbury Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Regional Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville Regina & Charles Misianeg
704/663-1699 606 Shadybrook Road .
Raleigh High Point, NC 27265
919,733-2314
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Misianeg:
Washington
919/946-6481 You had written us about your concerns regarding the
WilTnington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919/395-3?W East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
winston-salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919/896-71x17 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,,
ot&i E_- eA A,,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535 Ralei,_,h, A,,rrh Carolina 27626-0535 -li,lephone 919-733-7015 / Pollutior Prevention
An Fqual Opportunity .Artm-nvc Arbon Fmplovcr
AA7ir
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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 27604
James G. ti1artin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Regional Office,
A,heville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
11oore,?ille Mrs. George T. Voline
704/663-1699 407 Aberdeen Road
Raleigh High Point, NC 27265
919733-2314
Dear Mrs. Voline:
George 7. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington
919/946-6481 You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919-395-3900 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Winston-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919'8967-X)7 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
PO- lit» 29i35, 12dei,h, \orth ( arolina 27626-0535 l<.IephUne 9197?3P011n1101) Prevention Pays
An E(Iu)l Opportunity Artirmavi t A--i Ems lope
M STAre o
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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Re'rional Offices
Asheville
70+/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville
704/663-1699
Raleigh
919/733-2314
Washington
919/946-6481
Susi Owen
203 East Bessemmer
Apartment 8
h
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
December 21 1991
Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
Dear Ms. Owen:
Wilmington You had written us about your
919/395-39W proposed 401 certification to fill
\?,inston-Salem East Belt. We want to let you know
919/896-7007 public hearing on that proposal on
in the High Point City Council Chai
Hamilton Street.
concerns regarding the
wetlands for the U.S. 311
that we will hold a
January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
nbers at 211 South
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Oib6 t, elme-
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Bur 29535 Raleigh, Nor,r- Carolina 27626-0535 (elephonc 919-73?-7015 R IILItion Pre._anon Pave
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Lmplowr
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Re0onal Office;
Asheville
704 251-6205
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Favetteville
919 486-1541
\loorecville Earl & Bobbie Campbell
704663-1699 600 Old Mill Road
Ralcwh High Point, NC 27265
919,-33-2314
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Campbell:
\k?ashinKton
919 946-6481
You had written us about your concerns regarding the
\Vilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
91939'-39W East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Winston-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919896-7007 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992, Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,

Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Roy, 29535 I:A6wh, North Carolina 17626-i':35 -Merhone 919-733-7015 / Pollution Present +a Pays
\n Fqual OP?NIMWI:'. -Artumatioe Action Fmploycr
sr.
rt.
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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretan-
December 2, 1991
Regional Orrice
A- heville
704/251-6205
Favetteville
919:486-1511
Mooresville
704/66 3-1699
Raleigh
919/733-2314
Ms, Margaret Owen
2517 Westmoreland Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Ms. Owen:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington
919'916-615!
You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919395-3900 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Winston-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919.'896-7W in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
cjft?f- e?"Llt-
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
PO. Box 295? Rdeigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 "Mephnec 91y-733-7015 / Pollution Prevention Pav,
:1n Equal Opp,vtunity lffirmati- --7,r i.etploycr
ST.
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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Regional Office,
\.hevilie
704 251-6208
Favettevi I le
919 486-1541
Moorewille
70-1663-1699
Raleigh
919 733-2314
James R. Owen
2517 Westmoreland Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Mr. Owen:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Wa:hin&ton
919 9+6-6481
You had written us about your concerns regarding the
V'dmin},rton proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
9'9395-3900 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Wtn>ton-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919,96-7007 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
fSincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.( ). Box 29535, PLileigh North Carolina 27r?26-0? Jclephonc 919-733-7015 1-ution Prevention Pays
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Re&rial Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville Leon J. Moules
704/663-1699 2416 Cypress Court
Raleigh High Point, NC 27265
9191733-2314
Dear Mr. Moules:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington
919/946-6481 you had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919/395-3900 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Wimton-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919/896-Ian in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh. North C.;rolina 27626-0535 -lclephonc 919-733-7015 P011u: n P ;cent: Pave
An _;pal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
RA7Fo
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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
ReLnonal Orrice.
Asheville
704 251-6208
Fayetteville
919 486-1541
Moore<yille Doris P. Deal
704663-1699 210 Prestwick Drive
Ralei4h High Point, NC 27265
919 733-2314
Dear Ms. Deal:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
V"a<hirIgton
91994"-6481 You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919;95-39G) East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Win<ton-sale,,, public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
91996-7xr in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh North Carob, ]-o> 4)535 -1dephoec [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pay,
An F-,-ii .;r.a.;;... p .atrinaative A 7 Employer
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Reeional Otri e,
Asheville
/041251-620b
Fayetteville
919486-1541
Mooresville Anne Samiec
704%663-1699 4013 Fardo Drive
Raleigh Winston-Salem, NC
919.733-2314
Dear Ms. Samiec:
27106
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington
919946-6481 You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919395-39W East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
`-inston-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m:
Q19896-jar in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
0110; ?_ &I
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. I m 29535, Raleigh, North C. rolina 27,.2ti-0?3? -Iclephone 919-733-7015 / Pollution Pr=.rntion Pavti
An i.qual Opprr:unlt% Attirmativc Action Employer
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Reuional Orrice.
Ashe\ille
70Y 51-6208
Fare-eville
919 =Stid54t
Mooresville Mr. David L. Zando
704 k13-1699 3912 Briarwood Avenue
Ralei High Point, NC 27265
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919 -33-2314
Dear Mr. Zando:
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Wa;:-. i ngton
9199-6-6 Si You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilming.on proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
91939;-39?>7 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
wj,,;; „-Saiem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
911) in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
QL??' CIVII-0-
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer

NO. Box 29535, Raleigh. North Carolina 27626-05?? telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pav.
An Equal OP-ELInin -..--iative Action Employer
`?pp30 w bATp1o
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. ;`Iartin, Governor
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Regional O^ice?
Asheville
704/21-620S
Favetteville
919/486-15=.
Nlooresvilk Mr. Arch Schoch, Jr.
704/663-169 Schock, Schock and Schock
P.O. Box 1893
Raleigh
919133-231= High Point, North Carolina 27261
WY shingtor: Dear Mr. Schoch
9191946-64?:
Wilmingtoc You had written us about your
919;395-39Ci. proposed 401 certification to fill
\Vinsron-Salem East Belt. We want to let you know
919896-7011- public hearing on that proposal on
in the High Point City Council Chai
Hamilton Street.
Y;
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
concerns regarding the
wetlands for the U.S. 311
that we will hold a
January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
nbers at 211 South
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535 RLileigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone P19-733-'011 / Pollution Prevewion NN,.
An Equal OPportun t% .-Atlirmame AcO Empl-er
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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 27604
James G. Ulartin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Reg?xjnal Office:
Ashe•: ille
704 251-6208
Faye-evi I le
919 46-1541
Moorewiile Mr. Aldeen A. Beck
704.663-1699 102 Kellystone Drive
Raleigh Apartment 28
919;^33-2314 King, North Carolina 27021
Washington Dear Mr. Beck:
919946-6481
Wilmington You had written us about your
919'95-3900 proposed 401 certification to fill
Wing-on-Salem East Belt. We want to let you know
919.396-7W7 public hearing on that proposal on
in the High Point City Council Chai
Hamilton Street.
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
concerns regarding the
wetlands for the U.S. 311
that we will hold a
January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
nbers at 211 South
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,

Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] P011ution Prevention Pays
An Eatul Opp-iniry .Airirmau%,e Action Emplo\wr
e M STATE
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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Regional Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville
704/663-1699
Raleigh
919/733-2314
Clara W. Pou
267 Crepe Myrtle Circle
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Dear Ms. Pou:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Washington
919/9+6-6481
You had written us about your concerns regarding the
Wilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919/395-3900 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Winston-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919/896-7007 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,

Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pays
An Equal Opportunity Aginnarive Action _:-Ploycr

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 George T Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
December 2, 1991
Regional Office,
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville T.R. Nicholson
704/663-1699 Piedmont Wildlife Club
Raleigh 639 Bethany Court
919/733-2314 Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Washington Dear Mr. Nicholson:
919/946-6481
Wilmington You had written us about your
919/395-39W proposed 401 certification to fill
Winston-Salem East Belt. We want to let you know
919/896-7007 public hearing on that proposal on
in the High Point City Council Chal
Hamilton Street.
concerns regarding the
wetlands for the U.S. 311
that we will hold a
January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
nbers at 211 South
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Since your letter did not include individual addresses
for the other folks who signed it, could you please pass on
this notification to them as well._Thank you.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
PO. Box 2953 Pileigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]E Pollutio, Prevention Pays
An Equal OPpcmunity Attinnative Action E,plo,v,
n "'.SrgrF a?
°J( Cc
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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Retnonal Offices
.A?heville
-041251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
rx
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
`looresville Bob Ponzoni
704i663-1699 217 Montlier Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
Raleigh
9191733-2314
Dear Mr. Ponzoni:
'Cashington
919;946-6481 you had written us about your concerns regarding the
Xilmington proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919'395-3900 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Winston-Salem public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
x19/896-7007 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
[)tb6 ; C, 0
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh. \orth Carolina 276261-0535 Telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pays
An Equal Oppomjniry Affirmative Action Employer
, T O.w STArt _
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. N1artin, Governor
William V"- Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Regional Ottic,-
Asheville
704'251-6-108
Favettevi I le
919 456-1541
Mooresville Patt Robertson
704663-1699 708 Westwood
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Raleigh High Point, NC 27262
919 733-2314
Dear Ms. Robertson:
V`ashington
919 946-6-151
You had written us about your concerns regarding the
W'ilmin&ton proposed 401 certification to fill wetlands for the U.S. 311
919395-3900 East Belt. We want to let you know that we will hold a
Wimton-sale,- public hearing on that proposal on January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
919.596-7ii07 in the High Point City Council Chambers at 211 South
Hamilton Street.
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
V r
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
F(i Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pays
An Equal Opportunity Attirmatwe Action Employer
a a` SGT
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
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
.
December 2, 1991
Regional Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville Molly A. Diggins
704/663-1699 Coordinator, State Conservation Issues
Raleigh N.C. Sierra Club
919/733-2314 1135 Kenwood Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Washington
919/946-6481
Dear Molly,
Wilmington
919/395-3900 You had written us about your
Winston-Salem proposed 401 certification to fill
919/896-7007 East Belt. We want to let you know
public hearing on that proposal on
in the High Point City Council Chai
Hamilton Street.
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
concerns regarding the
wetlands for the U.S. 311
that we will hold a
January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
nbers at 211 South
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
Dtb?_ 01?
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Pollution Prevention Pays
An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Y
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey. Jr., Secretary
December 2, 1991
Regional Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville Mayor Roy B. Culler
704/663-!699 City of High Point
P.O. Box 230
Raleigh
919!733-2314 High Point, North Carolina 27261
Washington Dear Mayor Culler:
919/946-64 S 1
Wilmington You had written us about your
919/395-3900 proposed 401 certification to fill
Winston-Salem East Belt. We want to let you know
919/896-7007 public hearing on that proposal on
in the High Point City Council Chai
Hamilton Street.
George T Everett, Ph.D.
Director
concerns regarding the
wetlands for the U.S. 311
that we will hold a
January 7, 1992 at 7 p.m.
nbers at 211 South
Written comments will be accepted through February 6,
1992. Requests for further details or written comments
should be addressed to John Dorney, [phone], Wetlands
and Technical Review, Water Quality Planning, Division of
Environmental Management, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh NC
27626-0535.
Feel free to call me as well.
Sincerely,
0'tato / 1- ('1'.4'
Debbie Crane
Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] / P011ution Prevention Pays
An Equal Oppor.unity Affirmative Action Employer
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N. r . FSVIRONEflU MANAGEMENT aym=oN
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NOTICE OF PU IC HEARING FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CErn[FICATM, US 311 EAST BELT, N.C. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, GUILFORD COMM
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the N.C. Department of Envirc®ent.. Health
and Natural Resources on behalf of the Environmental Management Commission concerning a 401 Water
Quality Certification for wetland fill. A 401 Certification is required by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act and certifies that all appropriate state water quality standards will be met
by the proposed action.
PURPOSE: The N.C. Department of Transportation, (DOT) has applied to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management for a 401 Certification to fill 5.94 acres of wetlands on
Hiatt (Hyatt) Branch which is a tributary of Oak Hollow Lake, a water supply
reservoir of the City of High Point. The D.S. 311 East Belt would be a relocation of
the existing D.S. 311 which passes through the central business districts of High
Point and Archdale. A Final Environmental Impact Statement on this road was approved
on July 12, 1988. The N.C. DOT has proposed to mitigate for this impact at a 1:1
acreage ratio by restoring and cresting wetlands at several locations on Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed on Jackson Labe Road. In addition, 0.64 acres of
wetlands would be debited from the CooQsuy Swamp Mitigation Bank.
DATEITIME: January 7, 1992 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Council Chambers
City of High Point
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, N.C.
COMMENT All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend. Comments, statements,
PROCEDURBS data and other information may be submitted in writing prior to, during or within
thirty (30) days after the hearing (by Feb. 6, 1992) or may be presented orally at
the hearing. Oral statements may be limited at the discretion of the hearing
officer. Submittal of written copies of oral statements is encouraged.
AVINORITY: N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1) and (c). Rater Quality Certification reguat{rns. 15A NCAC
2H .0503.
INFORMATION: Further explanation and details of the proposed action can be obtained by writing or
calling:
John Dorney, 919-733-5083
Wetlands and Technical Review
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
or
Steve Mauney, 919-761-2351
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Winston-Salem Regional. Office
8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106
pubnot.311/d-2
N . r . FwIRON!lEtI U MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CErnTICATIDN, DS 311 EAST BELT, N.C. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORRTLTICi, GUUYORD COUYlY
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the N.C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources on behalf of the Environmental Management Commission concerning a 401 Water
Quality certification for wetland fill. A 401 Certifi mUm is required by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act and certifies that all appropriate state water quality standards will be met
by the proposed action.
PURPOSE: The N.C. Department of Tra=spci*-tA (DOT) has applied to the N.C. Division, of
Environmental Management for a 401 Certification to fill 5.94 acres of wetlands on
Hiatt (Hyatt) Branch which is a tributary of Oak }allow Lake, a water supply
reservoir of the City of High Point_ The D.S. 311 East Belt would be a relocation of
the existing D.S. 311 which passes through the central business districts of High
Point and Archdale. A Final Environmental Lgxact Statement on this road was approved
on July 12, 1988. The N.C. DOT has proposed to mitigate for this impact at a 1:1
acreage ratio by restoring and creating wetlands at several locations on Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed on Jackson Labe Road. In addition, 0.64 acres of
wetlands would be debited from the Company Swamp !litigation Bank-
DATE/TIME: January 7, 1992 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Council Chambers
City of High Point
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, N.C.
COMMENT All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend. Comments, statements,
PROCEDURES data and other information may be submitted in writing prior to, during or within
thirty (30) days after the bearing (by Feb. 6, 1992) or may be presented orally at
the hearing. Oral statements may be limited at the discretion of the hearing
officer. Submittal of written copies of oral statements is encouraged.
AUINORITY: N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1) and (c). Rater Quality certification regn}aicas. 15A NCkC
2H .0503.
INFORlaTION: Farther explanation and details of the proposed action can be obtained by writing or
calling:
John Dorney, 919-733-5083
Wetlands and Technical Review
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
or
Steve llauney, 919-761-2351
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8025 ]forth Point Blvd, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106
pubnot.311/d-2
N . r . ysvERORIl NM IMGEMBT OQ4D:SSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICAYIOH, DS 311 EAST BELT, N.C. DEPAMENT OF
TRAASPORTflT w, GD Lpm ayam
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the A.C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources on behalf of the Environmental !Management Codission mining a 401 Water
Quality Certification for wetland fill. A 401 Certification is required by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act and certifies that all appropriate state water quality standards will be met
by the proposed action.
PURPOSE. The A.C. Department of Tr;a spo-rtat_m (DOT) has applied to the A.C. Division of
Environmental !Management for a 401 Certification to fill 5.94 acres of wetlands on
Hiatt (Hyatt) Branch which is a tributary of Oak Hollow Lake, a water supply
reservoir of the City of High Point. The D.S. 311 East Belt would be a relocation of
the existing D.S. 311 which passes through the central business districts of High
Point and Archdale. A Final Environmental Impact Statement on this road was approved
on July 12, 1988. The N.C. DOT has proposed to mitigate for this impact at a 1:1
acreage ratio by restoring and creating wetlands at several locations an Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed on Jackson Lake Road. In addition, 0.64 acres of
wetlands would be debited from the Ccapony Swamp !litigation Bank.
DATEMME: January 7, 1992 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Council Chambers
City of High Point
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, N.C.
COMMENT All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend. Comments, statements,
PROCEDUM data and other information may be submitted in writing prior to, during or within
thirty (30) days after the hearing (by Feb. 6, 1992) or may be presented orally at
the hearing. Oral statements may be limited at the discretion of the hearing
officer. Submittal of written copies of oral statements is encouraged.
AUTHORITY: N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1) and (c). Water Quality Certification regulations. 1% ACAC
2H .0503.
DWORlIITION: Further explanation and details of the proposed action can be obtained by writing or
calling:
John Dorney, 919-733-5083
Wetlands and Technical Review
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
or
Steve Mauney, 919-761-2351
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106
pubnot.311/d-2
N.r . MIROMIRRM KMGEMEIP C(W=CN
NOTICE OF POBLIC HEARING FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIPICSTIM, US 311 EAST BELT, N.C. DEPAMERT OF
TRANSPORT MM, GUMFORD COUNTY
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the N.C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources on behalf of the Environmental Management Ca m fission concerning a 401 Water
Quality Certification for wetland fill. A 401 Certification is required by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act and certifies that all apprapriat state water quality standards will be met
by the proposed action.
PURPOSE: The N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) has applied to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management for a 401 Certification to fill 5.94 acres of wetlands on
Hiatt (Hyatt) Branch which is a tributary of Oak Hollow lake, a water supply
reservoir of the City of High Point. The O.S. 311 Fast Belt would be a relocation of
the existing O.S. 311 which passes throne the central business districts of High
Point and Archdale. A Final Environmental Impact Statement on this road was approved
on July 12, 1988. The N.C. DOT has proposed to mitigate for this impact at a 1:1
acreage ratio by restoring and creating wetlands at several locations on Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed on Jackson Lake Road. In addition, 0.64 acres of
wetlands would be debited from the Caopeny SwamP !litigation Bank.
DATEMME: January 7, 1992 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Council (umbers
City of High Point
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, N.C.
COMMENT All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend. Comments, statements,
PROCEms data and other information may be saboitted in writing prior to, during or within
thirty (30) days after the hearing (by Feb. 6, 1992) or maybe presented orally at
the hearing. Oral statements may be limited at the discretion of the beating
officer. Submittal of written copies of oral statements is encouraged.
AVIRORM: N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1) and (c). Water Quality Certification regulations. 15A NCAC
2H .0503.
INFORMTIOfi: Further exp i m and details of the propa?ed action can be obtained by writing or
calling:
John Dorney, 919-733-5083
Wetlands and Technical Review
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
or
Steve Mauney, 919-761-2351
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Yanagment
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing
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High Point
Guilford County
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November 8, 1991
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorneyt
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The City of High Point formally requests that a public hearing be
held in High Point concerning wetland loss within our water supply
watershed from the construction of the proposed US 311 gy Pass. We
are very much concerned with the impact of the proposed ramp D on
the wetland and its effect on the quality of water in our water
supply reservoir.
Enclosed you will find specific concerns and questions raised by Mr.
Linwood O'Neal, Director of Water & Sewer for the City of High
Point.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter, and we look forward
to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Roy B. Culler, Mayor
City of High Point, NC
Post Office Box 230, High Point, North Carolina, 27261, FAX [phone]
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CITY OF HIGH PT.
Director of Water & Seweri_&,
Subject: US 311 By Pass Impact on Wetlands
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We have recently been made aware of the potential impact
upon} wetlands within our watershed along the proposed US
311'bypass, We understand that NCDOT plans to proceed
with this project under a Nationwide Permit 26. The City
of High Point was told that a Nationwide Permit 26 can
only be used once in a watershed, and that rarely can
wetland impacts exceed 4 acres. Does this mean that NCDOT
can'no longer use this permit in the Oak Hollow watershed?
iN,. question how this project can be permitted under
Nationwide 26 when obviously 1-40, which is currently
under construction, was permitted under Nationwide 26, On
City projects, on-site mitigation is required, yet NCDOT
apparently has the flexibility to debit the Company Swamp
Mitigation Bank in Eastern North Carolina.
From our negotiations with the COE on city projects, the
issue of an acceptable mitigation ratio has been raised.
Typically we have been instructed that a 3:1 ratio would
be required due to the uncertainty and quality of created
wetlands. The NCDOT is only proposing a 1:1 mitigation
ratio. Is this a special proviso for NCDOT only?
In figure 2A of the NCDOT mitigation plan they show
converting existing city owned land within the flood
plain, It is the City's understanding that any conversion
of this property requires BOR concurrence due to the
source of funding on the Oak Hollow Lake property.
We recommend that you request a local hearing to be held
in the City of High Point to address these issues and
other concerns of our citizens.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CWnFICa=, US 311 EAST BELT, N.C. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPOR=Uff, GUII.FORD COUNTY
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the N.C. Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources an behalf of the Environmental Management Commission concerning a 401 Water
Quality Certification for wetland fill. A 401 Certification is required by the Federal Water
pollution control Act and certifies that all appropriate state rater quality standards will be meet
by the proposed action.
PURPOSE: The N.C. Department of Transportatim (DOT) has applied to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management for a 401 Certificatim to fill 5.94 acres of vetlands on
Hiatt (Hyatt) Branch which is a tributary of Oak Hollow Lake, a water supply
reservoir of the City of High Point. The D.S. 311 East Belt would be a relocation of
the existing D.S. 3U which passes through the central business districts of High
Point and Archdale. A Final Environmental Impact Statement on this road was approved
on July 12, 1988. The N.C. DOT has proposed to mitigate for this impact at a 1:1
acreage ratio by restoring and creating wetlands at several locations on Hiatt Branch
and at the Jackson Lake bed on Jackson Lake Road. In addition, 0.64 acres of
wetlands would be debited from the Cry Swamp Mitigation Bank-
DATE/TIME. January 7, 1992 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION. Council Chambers
City of High Point
211 S. Hamilton Street
High Point, N.C.
COMM ERT All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend. Comments, statements,
PROCEDURES data and other information may be submitted in writing prior to, during or within
thirty (30) days after the hearing (by Feb. 6, 1992) or may be presented orally at
the hearing. Oral statements may be limited at the discretion of the hearing
officer. Submittal of written copies of oral statements is encouraged.
AVPAORITY: N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1) and (c). Water Quality certification regulations. 15A NCAC
2H .0503.
I wowTION: Further explanation and details of the prnpoaed action can be obtained by writing or
calling:
John Dorney, 919-733-5083
Wetlands and Tec hnic-al Review
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
or
Steve Mauney, 919-761-2351
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management.
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106
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Joseph P. Rainey, rke President
David A. Rawley, Vke President
Gary B. Moore, Genet a Man.wr
4A Tuesday. November 12,1991
Let's bypass 311 hysteria
. Whoa? Stop and take stock of the situa-
tion, Completion of the U.S. 311 Bypass has
been a goal devoutly to be wished for al-
most 40 years.
Banker Fred Alexander tells us it has
been on the fire even longer than school
merger, froth the first day he came to work
in High Point in 1953. A High Point Enter-
.prise Poem feature Oct. 27 indicated merg-
er of school units first was proposed in
September 1954.
We don't need hysteria - from High
Point City Council, special interest groups
or anybody else - now that work is about to
begin.
Yes, construction work on U.S. 311 By-
pass could be as near as next year.
Yes, we should have concern for tower-
ing hardwood trees and the wetlands area
near the 90-degree turn where Aberdeen
Road . meets Langdale Drive on High
PolnVs northwest side.
Yes, both are in danger if the -N.C. De-
partment of Transportation follows its
plans to fill the wetland to make way for a
two-lane highway access ramp.
And, yes, scare tactics and using such
:4...
words as ' Insane" may get DOT's atten-
tion. But they are not the best, nor the
most efficient, way -to get DOT to ebange
its mind.
As far as we know, nobody locally has
seen complete plans for the project, or
even this portion of it. We would hope DOT
would make them available before the pe-
riod for public comment ends Nov. 16 (or
30 days later if City Manager Lewis price
is successful in his request).
We agree with those who ask if the ramp
can be relocated We wonder why it would be
put there in the first place, in the middle of
wetlands and so close to the lake, rather than
at the N. Main Street or Johnson Street
crossings.
What we need now is communication and
negotiation and, eventually, a meeting of
the minds on what is best for all con-
cerned. What we don't need is anger,
name-calling and digging in on positions,
Remember Mary Poppins? "A spoonful
of sugar ...,'
We don't want to wait another 40 years
for the U. S. 311 Bypass.
Thomas L. Blount, Ukar
Dottglsw G. Clarke, Associate Editor
Kenneth S. 1. , Man* jbW Editor
Bypass threatens the lake
if there are people in High point who
want to write to the Department of En.
vironmental Management to protest the
Department of Transportation's proposed
b:tlestruction of the wetlands that filter Hiatt
:;.Branch as it enters Oak Hollow flake, their
...,letters should be addressed to John Dorney,
".rW.C. Division of Environmental Manage-
ment, Water Quality' Planning, P.O. Box
29535, Raleigh, N.C. 27626. The fax number
''is 919.738-9819. Tbese letters must be re-
Veived by Saturday. It would also be a good
-
=Idea to send it copy of ft letters to Wayne
Wr49K Chief of the Regulatory Branch,
Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 1890,
Wilmington, N.C, 28402.5201.
These wetlands perform a vital fLnction
an keeping our drinking water clean, but
they are not the only problem with the $rl
Bypass. When it was designed, alraost.W
years ago, Oak Hollow Lake did not exist,
and that end of the bypass should be
rerouted around the lake instead of pass.
ing over it with a ramped bridge that will
probably cause the .biological death of one
arm of the lake. The road runoff that will
get into the water from a heavily traveled
four-lane road is pretty scary.
It seems to me that only an aroused
group of voters is capable of pushing both
elected officials and bureaucrats Qke into
being more responsible about a matter
that is vital to all of us. Thanks for your
help. •
JUNE STACKHOUSE
Westwood Avenue
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
October 29, 1991
M E M O R A N D U M
To: John Dorney
Through: Steve Mauney JQ'N
From: Eric Galamb
SUBJECT: Public Hearing
US 311 East Belt
High Point
Guilford County
Due to the unusual number of requests to review the
subject file, I suggest that a public hearing for the proposed
US 311 East Belt be considered.
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CI'T'Y OF Hj(;H POINT
NORTH CAROLINA
November 9, 1991
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorney:
a 002/003
The City of High Point formally requests that a public hearing be
held in High Point concerning wetland loss within our water supply
watershed from the construction of the proposed US 311 By Pass. We
are very much concerned with the impact of the proposed ramp D on
the wetland and its effect on the quality of water in our water
supply reservoir.
Enclosed you will find specific concerns and questions raised by Mr.
Linwood O'Neal, Director of Water & sewer for the City of High
Point.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter, and we look forward
to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
<qn e.
Roy B. Culler, Mayor
City of High Point, NC
Post Offlee Box 230, High Point, North Carolina, 27261, FAX [phone]

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Date: November 7, 1991
Subject: US 311 By Pass Impact on Wetlands
We have recently been made aware of the potential impact
upon wetlands within our watershed along the proposed US
311 bypass. We understand that NCDOT plans to proceed
with this project under a Nationwide Permit 26. The City
of High Point was told that a Nationwide Permit 26 can
only be used once in a watershed, and that rarely can
wetland impacts exceed 4 acres. Does this mean that NCDOT
can no longer use this permit in the Oak Hollow watershed?
We question how this project can be permitted under
Nationwide 26 when obviously I-40, which is currently
under construction, was permitted under Nationwide 26. On
City projects, on-site mitigation is required, yet NCDOT
apparently has the flexibility to debit the Company Swamp
Mitigation Bank in Eastern North Carolina.
From our negotiations with the COE on city projects, the
issue of an acceptable mitigation ratio has been raised.
Typically we have been instructed that a 3:1 ratio would
be required due to the uncertainty and quality of created
wetlands. The NCDOT is only proposing a 1:1 mitigation
ratio. Is this a special proviso for NCDOT only?
In figure 2A of the NCDOT mitigation plan they show
converting existing city owned land within the flood
plain. It is the City's understanding that any conversion
of this property requires BOR concurrence due to the
source of funding on the Oak Hollow Lake property.
Q 003/003
We recommend that you request a local hearing to be held
in the City of High Point to address these issues and
other concerns of our citizens.
WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORKSHEET
Project No. or description Or I 1
Location
River bas
and nearest permanent stream
Evaluator
Agency and address

Date and time evaluated

Major Wetland Type _ ? ? 101
Approximate size of?wetland system acres
Approximate ex?ent of wetlands in area i? acres r
within
Three most domi?` a t plant species
(in order):
Soil Series (if known)
Hydrologic indicators
Direct hydrologic

ci'rcle` one4 TES NO
Existing Conditions
Drainage-, Disturbance
Restoration potential
Does site provide habitat for endangered or threatened
species?* If yes, then score equals 100%. State reasons for
exceptional status.
Item No.
I. Location/Landscape Score
(circle
one)
1 Natural area buffer 5 co)
2 Sensitive.watershed 5 1 0
II. Ecological Values-
3 Special ecological attributes 5 3
4 Dispersal corridor system 0 0
5 Wildlife 5 03 1 0
6 Aquatic life 5 3 1 0
7 water storage 5 1 0
8 Streambank stabilization 3 1 0
9 Removal sediment/toxicant ` 3 1 0
10 Removal/transform nutrients 5 1 0
11 Groundwater recharge/discharge 5 3 0
III. Human Values
12 Outdoor recreation/education 5 1 0
13 Commercial value 5 1
0
'i'oral score
Percent score
(out of a total of 65 points) -?
Site description and notes:

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WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORKSHEET
Project No. or -description Location
River basin and nearest permanent stream
Evaluator
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Agency and address
Date and time evaluated
Major Wetland Type'
Approximate size of wetland system acres
Approximate extent of wetlands in area _acres
7, miles
Three most dominant plant species (in order) ?.,..-.-
Soil Series
(if known)
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Hydrologic indicators }s, c<?J
Direct hydrologic connection? ('circle one) YES' NO
Existing Conditions
Drainage
Disturbance
Restoration
Does site provide habitat for endangered or threatened
species? If yes, then score equals 100%. State reasons for
exceptional status.
Item No.
I. Location/Landscape Score
(circle one)
1 Natural area buffer
5
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2 Sensitive watershed f
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5 ; 0
II. Ecological Values .
3 Special ecological attributes 3 0
4 Dispersal corridor system 0
5 Wildlife

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Aquatic life
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1 0
0
7 Water storage 5 3- 1 0
8 Streambank stabilization 0,5 3 1 0
9 Removal sediment/toxicant 5 3 1 0
10
11 Removal/transform nutrients 5' 3 1 0

III Groundwater recharge/discharge 5 3 " 0
.
. Hum an Values
12 Outdoor recreation/education 3 1 0
13 Commercial value 3 0
Total score
P
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(out of a total of 65 point
s'y
Site desc ription and notes:

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Pollution Prevention PaNs
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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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 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
October 17, 1991
Regional Offices
Asheville MEMORANDUM
704/251-6208
Fayetteville TO: Dennis. Stewart, WRC
919/486-1541 Tom We lbor ne , U.S. EPA
Mooresville Jahn Thomas, COE
704/663-1699
FROM: John Dorne lq?w
Raleigh
919/733-2314
Washington RE : Review of N.C. DOT project,
919/946-6481 Nationwide 26 permit
Wilmington High Point, Guilford County
919/395-3900
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
US 311, East Beltway,
Enclosed is the above mentioned project. DOT has revised
Winston-Salem
919/896-7007 their earlier February 28 submittal to reflect additional wetland
impact from the road. I have put out a public notice since the
project is in a WS-II watershed.
Please comment on the project to me by November 15, 1991.
Please call me if you have any questions. I have visited the
site twice, Eric Galamb (WSRO) has been there four times and
Steve Leonard has been there once. Our field notes are available
if needed.
JD/kls
Stewart2.mem/D-2
Enclosure
cc: David Foster, EHNR
Cyndi Bell, DOT
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pays
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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ATTN : Legal Ad Department ® I
Dear Sir: ocb?- I
SUBJECT: Public Notice
Please publish the attached Public Noti e one time in the
section set aside for Legal Advertisements in your newspaper.
The publication should run on or before _ Please
send the invoice for publication and three copies of the affida-
vl lz of publication to the address given below. P&?-:nent cannot be
processed without the affidavit of publication.
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
Attn: John Dorney
if you have any questions concerning this matter, please call
me at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely yours,
John Dorney
401 Certifications
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that ? ? (a ?VY?'` 1 U
, near , N rth Carolina,
has applied to the North Carolina Div sion of Environmental Man-
agement for a Water Quality Certification pursuant to Section 401
of the Federal Clean Water Act and Environmental Management Com-
mission rules in 15A NCAC 2H .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0109. The
activity for which the certification is sought is _6_'o Cl
on the
in County.
The public is invited to comment on the above mentioned
application to the Division of Environmental Management. Commen s
shall be in writing and shall be received by the Division no
later than 0j. 3l, 1991. Comments should be sent to N. C. Div -
sion of Environmental Management, Water Quality Planning, Post
Office Box 29535, Raleigh: North Carolina 27626-0535, Attention:
John Dorney. A copy of he application is on file at the Division
office at 70a? (W- ui 6(q),, SaQ , , North Carolina
27 10(0 (toiyLss-ev-,SaQg - Regional Office, _?jq-- %- f-lob-P during no'mal
business hours and may be inspected by the public.
DATE : ncv 1, 19 91
George T. Everett, Director
North Carolina Division of
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
April 10, 1991
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: John Dorney
THROUGH: M. Steve Mauney
FROM: Eric Galamb X
SUBJECT: 401 Certification
U. S. 311 East Belt Road Construction
Forsyth/Guilford County
Charles Bell Demolition Landfill
Rockingham County

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Enclosed are the wetland rating for the subject sites. On
April 9, 1991, you and I met and reviewed the U. S. 311 East Belt
Road Construction site. We discussed the proposed location of
Ramp D. The WSRO recommends that another route for ramp D be
found. This ramp could be connected to Aberdeen Road and
continue past Langdale Drive and stay out of the wetlands as much
as possible. This wetland received a very high score.
I do not agree with the size of the wetland as reported by
DOT. I believe that over 10 acres of wetlands would be impacted
and not 2.04 as reported.
The wetlands are in the City of High Point's primary
drinking water watershed. Therefore, it may be necessary to have
Mr. Linwood O'Neal's approval.
It behoves me that DOT wishes to mitigate with land that is
already in public ownership.
The WSRO does not recommend that a 401 Certificate be issued
to the NC DOT for U. S. 311 East Belt Road Construction.
The Charles Bell demolition landfill received a score of 38.
This high score reflects the water supply watershed for the City
of Reidsville, and the very good filtering ability of the wetland
to remove sediments and nutrients. The removal of the wetland
would inhibit the removal of nutrients in a nutrient sensitive
watershed.
.OR
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Mollusks approximately 5 inches in length were observed.
The WSRO recommends that a study from Fish & Wildlife identify
the mollusks to see if they are a rare or endangered species.
The proposed access and haul road west of the existing brush
barrier will go through a wetland that was not delineated on the
blueprint.
Since Candy Creek is a water supply for the city of
Reidsville, an approval from the City is needed.
The WSRO reserves judgement on the project until the
mollusk study is completed and approval from the City has been
received.
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WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORKSHEET
or description &S7' 2U7
sin ana nearest permanent stream vi$ `T
Evaluator /G 6&Aw
Agency aRd address :2!6 q/ &JS,Z'O
Date and time evaluated ? e3 ??-
Major Wetland Type ti rS? e!-ac
Approximate size of wetland system_ 2.o acres
Approximate extent of wetlands in area acres
within miles
Three most dominant plant species (in order)
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Soil Series (if known)
Hydrologic indicators
Direct hydrologic connection? (circle one) YES NO
Existing Conditi
Drainage
Disturbance
Restoration
. Does site provide habitat
species? If yes, then score
exceptional status. /Jo.
for endangered or threatened
equals 100%. State reasons for
Item No. Score (circle one)
I. Location/Landscape
1 Natural area buffer 0
2 Sensitive watershed 1 0
II. Ecological Values
3 Special ecological attributes 5 Q3 0
4 Dispersal corridor system C-S) 0
5 Wildlife 5
R 1 0
6 Aquatic life 5 1 0
7 Water storage Q 3 1 0
8 Streambank stabilization 5 © 1 0
9 Removal sediment/toxicant 3 1 0
10 Removal/transform nutrients 3 1 0
11 Groundwater recharge/discharge 1 0
III. Human values
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12 Outdoor recreation/education 5 3 0
13 Commercial value 5 l 0

Total score
Percent score ? °o
(out of a total o 65 points)

Site description and notes: -j--r
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 10, 1991
MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Leonard
FROM : John Dorne n)11f
RE: Request for botanical site visit to N.C. DOT project,
US 311 East Beltway, Guilford County
N.C. DOT is proposing to fill about 4 acres of wetlands along
Hiatt Branch in the City of High Point for a new beltway. The
proposed alignment follows the valley of Hiatt Branch (about two
miles upsteam of Oak Hollow Lake). During site visits in April
and June, Eric Galamb (Winston-Salem Regional office) and I
located a vernal pool/wetland area upstream of Aberdeen Road
along Hiatt Branch.
In April, the area had large numbers of skunk cabbage and
other emergents. DOT plans to obliterate the site. The project
is in temporary hiatus until they get more plans to us about
alternative alignment. If possible, I'd like to have a "real"
botanist (you) visit the site to look for rare plants. If
possible, please contact Eric (919/896-7007) or myself to arrange
a visit. If not possible, please advise.
JD/kls
Leonard.mem
cc: Eric Galamb
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 3, 1991
M E M O R A N D U M
To:
Through:
From:
SUBJECT:
John Dorney
Steve Maun
Eric Galamb
401 Certification
U.S. 311 East Belt Road Construction
Forsyth/Guilford Counties
On June 3, 1991, Cindi Bell and other DOT representatives
meet with you and me to discuss the subject project. It was
felt that the DOT did not satisfy our concerns.
The DOT will construct a dam to flood an area proposed for
mitigation. This dam should be a syphon type.
A one lane Ramp D may reduce the impact on the wetlands.
If the Division issues a 401 certificate after all impacts have
been minimized, a condition of the 401 should allow for a
denial of future 401's associated with the US 311 project.
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GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
February 28, 1991
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402.
ATTN: Regulatory Branch
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
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Planning Branch
SUBJ: U.S. 311 East Belt from west of High Point Reservoir to 2000 feet west
of N.C. 68, Eastchester Drive, Forsyth - Guilford Counties (State
Project No. 8.1570601, TIP # R-609D)
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to build a U.S.
311 East Belt from west of High Point Reservoir to 2000 feet west of N.C. 68,
Eastchester Drive, as part of the U.S. 311 bypass of the cities of High Point
and Archdale in Forsyth and Guilford Counties (Figure 1). In the process,
Hiatt Branch will be rechannelized or culverted in order to accommodate
proposed improvements. A total of 2.04 acres of wetlands will be filled.
However, 2.07 acres of wetlands adjacent to Hiatt Branch (Figure 2) will be
acquired and protected against further development. Best Management Practices
will be implemented during the project to minimize any potential impacts to
sensitive wetland areas.
All wetlands impacted by this project (except Site II) are less than one
acre in size, are located above the headwaters, and have an average daily flow
of less than 5.0 cubic feet per second (CFS). Site II impacts only 2.04 acres
of wetlands. Based on the forgoing conditions, this Pre-discharge Notification
persuant to the Corps Nationwide Permit 26 (33 CFR 330.5 (a) (26)) is
submitted.
At Site I (Figures 1, 3 and 4) 900 feet of lateral channel relocation of
Hiatt Branch will be required. The stream at this location has an average
daily flow of 2.3 cubic feet per second (CFS), while a smaller, unnamed
tributary flows into Hiatt Branch at this point at 0.5 CFS. The volume of fill
below ordinary high water (O.H.W.) is 1,296 cy for the entire site.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
February 28, 1991
Page 2
At Site II (Figures 1, 5 and 6) 300 feet of lateral channel relocation is
necessary. Hiatt Branch still maintains an average daily flow of only 2.3 CFS
at this point. Fill below O.H.W. at this site is 920 cy. Also at this site,
2.04 acres of bottomland hardwoods wetlands will be impacted due to roadway
construction. As shown in the enclosed mitigation plan, mitigation for this
impact will be accomplished by acquiring and protecting 2.07 acres of
bottomland hardwoods along Hiatt Branch which are developing in two, non-hydric
soil associations (Chewacla and Enon). The Chewacla soils contain hydric soil
inclusions of the Wehadkee Association which will promote the development of
hydrophytic vegetation.
At Site III (Figures 1 and 7) an unnamed tributary to Oak Hollow Lake will
be relocated laterally and placed in a reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC).
This stream flows at an average daily flow of 0.9 CFS at this location.- The
amount of fill below O.H.W. at this site is 241 cy. No wetlands other than the
existing stream channel will be impacted by this action.
Attached are the permit application and drawings depicting the proposed
work at the three sites discussed above. By copy of this letter, we are also
requesting that the Section 401 Water Quality Certificate be issued by the NC
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
If you require any further information, please contact Cynthia Bell of the
NCDOT Planning and Environmental Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,V
L.R. Good` h.D., PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget
cc: fir. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Design Services
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Division
Mr. Dennis Pipkin, PE, Environmental Unit
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. J.W. Watkins, PE, Division 7 Engineer
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
SAW26-87- ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
PRE-DISCRARGE NOTIFICATION FORM FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT 26

NOTES: If Item A.7. (below) is 10 acres or more or if any of the conditions
listed in Section B. (below) are not met, the applicant must submit an
individual permit application. Please contact the District for forms and
information.
Applicant is required to obtain a Section 401 Water quality Certi-"fication from
the State of North Carolina for NWP 26 to be valid. This certification
should, be furnished with this pre-discharge notification.
PLEASE PRINT N.C. Department of Transportation - Division of..Highways
A. ATTN: Dr. L.R. Goode, PE
1. NAME: Director, Programs, Policy and Budget
2.'" ADDRESS: P.O. Box 25201
9 , 11C 27611
3:= PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): (919) 733=2031
4 LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK: COUNTY: Forsyth-Guilford Counties
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE STREAM NAMES, ROAD NUMBERS F:TC
Hiatt Branch adjacent to Aberdeen.Road,High Point, Nt .),?'
S. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: Channel change of stream and fill of
2.04 acres of wetlands.
6. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of a new multi-lane highway
as part of a bypass for the cit
7. APPROXIMATE. SIZE OF WATERS AND WETLANDS WHICH WILL BE LOST OR
SUBSTANTIALLY ADVERSELY MODIFIED AS A RESULT OF THE PROPOSED WORK (EXPRESS
IN TENTHS OF ACRES): 2.04 acres
8. INFORMATION THAT THE APPLICANT BELIEVES IS APPROPRIATE: S,ee cover
letter and accom an ing mitigation plan.
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