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Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E.
April 22, 2005
DWQ# 05-0632
Page 4
DWQ Project No.: (95-063) County:
Applicant: A,L4_ ?4 4 /V1A5
Project Name: ?\,--2
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: , ;
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any
subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 40l/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
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the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of
these.
Applicant's (;grti f ication
I, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the o servation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials. /-?
Signature: Date:
Agent's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the se ation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature:
Date:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E.
March 16, 2005
DWQ# 05-0442
Page 4
DWQ Project No.:
County: 1Uw0a A C e-

Applicant:
Project Name: ©b?1?, li,sbn? ,h Q.rA(_s? Jsa { eplacee,,Le o;? eT? A
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: M.,,[ 200
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any
subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
a eig -
-Divisilvil -d to E)WQ by-
the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of
these.
Applicant's Certification
I, M °,\(?,L' AI V, kI 5 , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used "in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: Z Z-O7
Agent's Certi cation
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date:
Registration No.
Date
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
August 14, 2007
Regulatory Division
ORM ID SAW-200020569
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D.
Environmental Manager Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1598
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
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Please reference the Department of the Army permit issued to you on January 4, 2006, for
Sections A and B of the S.R. 1158 (Airport Road) TIP U-3823 adjacent to Bloomery Swamp and
two unnamed tributaries, from NC 42 to US 264A, West of Wilson, in Wilson County, North
Carolina. The Corps is issuing this permit modification in response to your written request of
June 14, 2007. The permit modification requests are as follows:
1. Section A, Site 1: Clarify wording to read "temporary fill in wetlands"
2. Section A, Site 2: 0.585 acres of permanent fill in wetlands
0.032 acres of excavation in wetlands
0.268 acres of mechanized clearing in wetlands
0.132 acres of temporary fill in wetlands
0.175 acres of temporary fill in surface waters (workpad)
The permit is hereby modified to include the work as indicated above and shown on the
enclosed plans. It is understood that all conditions of the original permit remain applicable and
that the expiration date is unchanged. It is also understood that the 12-foot by 9-foot pentuple
barrel culvert in Section A, Site 2, will be removed in its entirety.
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Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr.
William Wescott of my staff, telephone [phone], extension 31.
Sincerely,
?n
David M. Lekson, P.W.S.
Chief, Washington Regulatory Field Office
Enclosures
Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
Mr. John Hennessy
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Mr. Travis Wilson
Eastern Region Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
1142 I-85 Service Road
Creedmoor, North Carolina 27522
Mr. Pete Benjamin
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service
101 Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
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Mr. Chris Militscher
C/O FHWA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Raleigh Office
310 New Bern Avenue, Room 206
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E.
April 18, 2005
DWQ# 05-0608
Page 4
DWQ Project No.
Applicant:
Project Name:
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Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
County: C-2 C. ; 1?0,/
3)D0
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any
subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
eig , C, 27699-162. y
the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of
these.
Applicant's Certification
I, AA ; k[ &;&i -,hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: 4&? / 7
Agent's C gifica 'on
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
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Date
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Channel Mitigation Monitoring Sheets I, II, III, AND IV
Monitoring Data Record 2-007
Project Title: R-2547C (Site 7) COE Action ID: 2002-2-0819
Stream Name: UT to Marks Creek DWQ Numbers: 01168.9
City, County and other Location Information:
Date Construction Completed: November 2004 Monitoring Quarter: ( 4) of 8
Ecoregion: 8 digit HUC unit: 03020201
USGS Quad Name and Coordinates:
Rosgen Classification:
Length of Project: 262' Urban or Rural: Rural Watershed Size:
Monitoring DATA collected by: M. Green & J. Young Date: 3/14/07
Applicant Information:
Name: NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Email address: mlgreen ,dot.state.nc.us
Consultant Information:
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number: Email address:
Project Status: Complete
Monitoring Level required by COE and DWQ (404 permit/ 401 Cert.): Level 1 -
Monitoring Level 1 requires completion ofSection 1, Section 2 and Section 3
Permit States: The permittee will visually monitor the vegetative plantings on all mitigation
streambanks to access and insure complete stabilization of the mitigation stream segments. This
monitoring will include adequate visual monitoring of planted vegetation for a minimum of two
years after final planting, and appropriate remedial actions (e.g., replanting, streambank grading,
ect.). If within any monitoring year, bank stabilization is not acceptable as determined by the
Corps of Engineers, and remedial action required by the Corps of Engineers is performed, the
two year monitoring of the affected portions of the stream will begin again.
Section 1. PHOTO REFERENCE SITES
Total number of reference photo locations at this site:
3 photo point locations - 2 photos at each location
Dates reference photos have been taken at this site: 4/18/06,8/4/06,11/15/061) 3/14/07
Individual from whom additional photos can be obtained (name, address, phone):
Other Information relative to site photo reference:
If required to complete Level 3 monitoring only stop here; otherwise,
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Section 2. PLANT SURVIVAL
Attach plan sheet indicating reference photos.
Identify specific problem areas (missing, stressed, damaged or dead plantings):
Estimated causes, and proposed/required remedial action:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Vegetation is dormant for the 4th quarter of monitoring. Live stakes
and bareroot seedlings noted on the streambank and in the floodplain consisted of black willow, baldcypress, r? een
ash, swamp chestnut oak, overcup oak, willow oak, and tuliQpoplar. Other vegetation noted consisted ofJuncus sp.
cattail, lespedeza, woolgrass, fennel, and various grasses.
If required to complete Level 1 and Level 2 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 3.
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Section 3. CHANNEL STABILITY
Visual Inspection: The entire stream project as well as each in-stream structure and bank
stabilization/revetment structure must be evaluated and problems addressed.
Report on the visual inspection of channel stability. Physical measurements of channel
stability/morphology will not be required. Include a discussion of any deviations from as-built
and an evaluation of the significance of these deviations and whether they are indicative of a
stabilizing or destabilizing situation.
The stream is stable for the 4th quarter of monitoring. There was some minor beaver activity noted on the inlet side
of the culvert. NCDOT will continue to monitor this stream relocation.
Date Station Station Station Station Station
Inspected Number Number Number Number Number
Structure
Type
Is water
piping
through or
around
structure?
Head cut or
down cut
present?
Bank or scour
erosion
present?
Other
problems
noted?
NOTE: Attach separate narrative sheets to each monitoring report describing/discussing the
overall monitoring results. Include the identification of specific problem areas/channel failures,
estimated cause and proposed/required remedial action. This should include a brief discussion of
any parameter that has changed significantly from as-built.
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Channel Mitigation Monitoring Sheets I, II, III, AND IV
Monitoring Data Record 1??4 y 20)/
Project Title: R-2547C (Site 7) COE Action ID: 2002-2-0819
Stream Name: UT to Marks Creek DWQ Numbers: 0111_6889_
City, County and other Location Information:
Date Construction Completed: November 2004 Monitoring Quarter: ( 5) of 8
Ecoregion: 8 digit HUC unit: 03020201
USGS Quad Name and Coordinates:
Rosgen Classification:
Length of Project: 262' Urban or Rural: Rural Watershed Size:
Monitoring DATA collected by: M. Green & J. Young Date: 5/31/07
Applicant Information:
Name: NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Email address: ml rg [e-mail]
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Consultant Information:
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Email address:
Project Status: Complete
Monitoring Level required by COE and DWQ (404 permit/ 401 Cert.): Level 0 2 3
Monitoring Level 1 requires completion of Section 11 Section 2 and Section 3
Permit States: The permittee will visually monitor the vegetative plantings on all mitigation
streambanks to access and insure complete stabilization of the mitigation stream segments. This
monitoring will include adequate visual monitoring of planted vegetation for a minimum of two
years after final planting, and appropriate remedial actions (e.g., replanting, streambank grading,
ect.). If within any monitoring year, bank stabilization is not acceptable as determined by the
Corps of Engineers, and remedial action required by the Corps of Engineers is performed, the
two year monitoring of the affected portions of the stream will begin again.
Section 1. PHOTO REFERENCE SITES
Total number of reference photo locations at this site:
3 photo point locations - 2 photos at each location
Dates reference photos have been taken at this site: 4/18/06, 8/4/06,11/15/06, 3/14/07,
5/31/07
Individual from whom additional photos can be obtained (name, address, phone):
Other Information relative to site photo reference:
If required to complete Level 3 monitoring only stop here; otherwise,
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Section 3. CHANNEL STABILITY
Visual Inspection: The entire stream project as well as each in-stream structure and bank
stabilization/revetment structure must be evaluated and problems addressed.
Report on the visual inspection of channel stability. Physical measurements of channel
stability/morphology will not be required. Include a discussion of any deviations from as-built
and an evaluation of the significance of these deviations and whether they are indicative of a
stabilizing or destabilizing situation.
The stream is stable for the 5th quarter of monitoring. All of the cross vanes are functioning properly. NCDOT will
continue to monitor this stream relocation.
Date Station Station Station Station Station
Inspected Number Number Number Number Number
Structure
Type
Is water
piping
through or
around
structure?
Head cut or
down cut
resent?
Bank or scour
erosion
present?
Other
problems
noted?
NOTE: Attach separate narrative sheets to each monitoring report describing/discussing the
overall monitoring results. Include the identification of specific problem areas/channel failures,
estimated cause and proposed/required remedial action. This should include a brief discussion of
any parameter that has changed significantly from as-built.
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Photo 5 (Upstream)
5th Quarter - May 2007
Channel Mitigation Monitoring Sheets 1, 11, 111, AND IV
Monitoring Data Record ?'C?
Project Title: R-2547CC (Site 4) COE Action ID: 2002-2-0819
Stream Name: UT to Marks Creek DWQ Numbers: 011689
City, County and other Location Information:
Date Construction Completed: August 2004 Monitoring Quarter: ( 4 ) of 8
Ecoregion: 8 digit HUC unit: 03020201
USGS Quad Name and Coordinates:
Rosgen Classification:
Length of Project: 787' Urban or Rural: Rural Watershed Size:
Monitoring DATA collected by: M. Green & J.Young Date: 3/14/07
Applicant Information:
Name: NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Email address: m1green(o),dot.state.nc.us
Consultant Information:
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number: Email address:
Project Status: Complete
Monitoring Level required by COE and DWQ (404 permit/ 401 Cert.): Level 1 -2 -3
Monitoring Level 1 requires completion ofSection 1, Section 2 and Section 3
Permit States: The permittee will visually monitor the vegetative plantings on all mitigation
streambanks to access and insure complete stabilization of the mitigation stream segments. This
monitoring will include adequate visual monitoring of planted vegetation for a minimum of two
v years after final planting, and appropriate remedial actions (e.g., replanting, streambank grading,
ect.). If within any monitoring year, bank stabilization is not acceptable as determined by the
Corps of Engineers, and remedial action required by the Corps of Engineers is performed, the
two year monitoring of the affected portions of the stream will begin again.
Section 1. PHOTO REFERENCE SITES
Total number of reference photo locations at this site:
6 photo point locations - 2 photos at each location
Dates reference photos have been taken at this site: 4/18/06, 8/4/06,11/9/06, 3/14/07
Individual from whom additional photos can be obtained (name, address, phone):
Other Information relative to site photo reference
If required to complete Level 3 monitoring only stop here; otherwise,
Section 2. PLANT SURVIVAL
Attach plan sheet indicating reference photos.
Identify specific problem areas (missing, stressed, damaged or dead plantings):
Estimated causes, and proposed/required remedial action:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Vegetation is dormant for the 4th quarter of monitoring. Live stakes
and bareroot seedlings noted on the streambank and in the floodplain consisted of black willow, river birch, swamp
chestnut oak, and tulip poplar. Other vegetation noted consisted of Juncus sp., cattail, goldenrod, lespedeza, fennel,
Sagittaria sp., woolgrass, and various grasses.
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If required to complete Level 1 and Level 2 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 3.
Section 3. CHANNEL STABILITY
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Visual Inspection: The entire stream project as well as each in-stream structure and bank
stabilization/revetment structure must be evaluated and problems addressed.
Report on the visual inspection of channel stability. Physical measurements of channel
stability/morphology will not be required. Include a discussion of any deviations from as-built
and an evaluation of the significance of these deviations and whether they are indicative of a
stabilizing or destabilizing situation.
The stream is stable for the 4th quarter of monitoring. The last crossvane upstream of the box culvert has water
piping through this structure but no remedial action is necessary at this time. There is evidence that a bankfull event
has recently occurred. NCDOT will continue to monitor this stream relocation.
Date Station Station Station Station Station
Inspected Number Number Number Number Number
Structure
Type
Is water
piping
through or
around
structure?
Head cut or
down cut
resent?
Bank or scour
erosion
present?
Other
problems
noted?
NOTE: Attach separate narrative sheets to each monitoring report describing/discussing the
overall monitoring results. Include the identification of specific problem areas/channel failures,
estimated cause and proposed/required remedial action. This should include a brief discussion of
any parameter that has changed significantly from as-built.
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Overview of Site 4 Looking Upstream
4th Quarter - March 2007
Channel Mitigation Monitoring Sheets I, II, III, AND IV /7OD
Monitoring Data Record
Project Title: R-2547CC (Site 4) COE Action ID: 2002-2-0819
Stream Name: UT to Marks Creek DWQ Numbers: 011689
City, County and other Location Information:
Date Construction Completed: August 2004 Monitoring Quarter: ( 5 ) of 8
Ecoregion: 8 digit HUC unit: 03020201
USGS Quad Name and Coordinates:
Rosgen Classification:
Length of Project: 787' Urban or Rural: Rural Watershed Size:
Monitoring DATA collected by: M. Green & J.Young Date: 5/31/07
Applicant Information:
Name: NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Email address: ml reen&dot.state.nc.us
Consultant Information:
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number: Email address:
Project Status: Complete

Monitoring Level required by COE and DWQ (404 permit/ 401 Cert.): Level -2 3
Monitoring Level 1 requires completion of Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
Permit States: The permittee will visually monitor the vegetative plantings on all mitigation
streambanks to access and insure complete stabilization of the mitigation stream segments. This
N monitoring will include adequate visual monitoring of planted vegetation for a minimum of two
years after final planting, and appropriate remedial actions (e.g., replanting, streambank grading,
ect.). If within any monitoring year, bank stabilization is not acceptable as determined by the
Corps of Engineers, and remedial action required by the Corps of Engineers is performed, the
two year monitoring of the affected portions of the stream will begin again.
Section 1. PHOTO REFERENCE SITES
Total number of reference photo locations at this site:
6 photo point locations - 2 photos at each location
Dates reference photos have been taken at this site: 4/18/06, 8/4/06,11/9/06, 3/14/07,
5/31/07

Individual from whom additional photos can be obtained (name, address, phone):
Other Information relative to site photo reference:
If required to complete Level 3 monitoring only stop here; otherwise,
Section 2. PLANT SURVIVAL
Attach plan sheet indicating reference photos.
Identify specific problem areas (missing, stressed, damaged or dead plantings):

Estimated causes, and proposed/required remedial action:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Live stakes and bareroot seedlings noted on the streambank and in the
floodplain consisted of black willow, river birch, swamp chestnut oak, sycamore, and tulip poplar. Other vegetation
noted consisted of Juncus sp., cattail, goldenrod, lespedeza, fennel, Sagittaria sp., woolerass, and various grasses.
If required to complete Level 1 and Level 2 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 3.
t Se&ioh 3. CHANNEL STABILITY
Visual Inspection: The entire stream project as well as each in-stream structure and bank
stabilization/revetment structure must be evaluated and problems addressed.
Report on the visual inspection of channel stability. Physical measurements of channel
stability/morphology will not be required. Include a discussion of any deviations from as-built
and an evaluation of the significance of these deviations and whether they are indicative of a
stabilizing or destabilizing situation.
The stream is stable for the 5th quarter of monitoring. The last croswane upstream of the box culvert has water
piping through this structure but no remedial action is necessary at this time. NCDOT will continue to monitor this
stream relocation.
Date Station Station Station Station Station
Inspected Number Number Number Number Number
Structure
Type
Is water
piping
through or
around
structure?
Head cut or
down cut
resent?
Bank or scour
erosion
present?
Other
problems
noted?
NOTE: Attach separate narrative sheets to each monitoring report describing/discussing the
overall monitoring results. Include the identification of specific problem areas/channel failures,
estimated cause and proposed/required remedial action. This should include a brief discussion of
any parameter that has changed significantly from as-built.
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Photo 3 (Upstream)
Photo 2 (Downstream)
Photo 4 (Downstream)
Photo 5 (Upstream)
5th Quarter - May 2007
Photo 6 (Downstream)
Site 4
Photo 7 (Upstream)
Photo 8 (Downstream)
Photo 9 (Upstream)
Photo 10 (Downstream)
Photo l 1(Upstream)
5th Quarter - May 2007
Photo 12 (Downstream)
Site 4

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5th Quarter - May 2007
Overview of Site 4 Looking Upstream
Channel Mitigation Monitoring Sheets I, II, III, AND IV
Monitoring Data Record /-" „ 2©07
Project Title: R-2547C (Site 8B) COE Action ID: 2002-2-0819
Stream Name: UT to Marks Creek DWQ Numbers: 011689
City, County and other Location Information:
Date Construction Completed: November 2004 Monitoring Quarter: ( 4) of 8
Ecoregion: 8 digit HUC unit: 03020201
USGS Quad Name and Coordinates:
Rosgen Classification:
Length of Project: 249' Urban or Rural: Rural Watershed Size:
Monitoring DATA collected by: M. Green & J. Young Date: 3/14/07
Applicant Information:
Name: NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Email address: mlareen(a),dot.state.nc.us
Consultant Information:
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number: Email address:
Project Status: Complete
Monitoring Level required by COE and DWQ (404 permit/ 401 Cert.): Level -2 -3
Monitoring Level 1 requires completion ofSection 1, Section 2 and Section 3
Permit States: The permittee will visually monitor the vegetative plantings on all mitigation
streambanks to access and insure complete stabilization of the mitigation stream segments. This
monitoring will include adequate visual monitoring of planted vegetation for a minimum of two
years after final planting, and appropriate remedial actions (e.g., replanting, streambank grading,
` N ect.). If within any monitoring year, bank stabilization is not acceptable as determined by the
Corps of Engineers, and remedial action required by the Corps of Engineers is performed, the
two year monitoring of the affected portions of the stream will begin again.
Section 1. PHOTO REFERENCE SITES
Total number of reference photo locations at this site:
3 photo point locations - 2 photos at each location
Dates reference photos have been taken at this site: 4/18/06,8/4/06,11/15/06-) 3/14/07
Individual from whom additional photos can be obtained (name, address, phone):
Other Information relative to site photo reference:
If required to complete Level 3 monitoring only stop here; otherwise,
Section 2. PLANT SURVIVAL
Attach plan sheet indicating reference photos.
Identify specific problem areas (missing, stressed, damaged or dead plantings):
Estimated causes, and proposed/required remedial action:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Vegetation is dormant for the 4th quarter of monitoring. Live stakes
and bareroot seedlings noted on the streambank and in the floodplain consisted of black willow, baldcypress green
ash, swamp chestnut oak, overcup oak, sweetgum, sycamore, and tulip poplar. Other vegetation noted consisted of
Juncus sp., cattail, briars, lespedeza, fennel, woolgrass, and various grasses.
If required to complete Level 1 and Level 2 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 3
e Section 3. CHANNEL STABILITY
Visual Inspection: The entire stream project as well as each in-stream structure and bank
stabilization/revetment structure must be evaluated and problems addressed.
Report on the visual inspection of channel stability. Physical measurements of channel
stability/morphology will not be required. Include a discussion of any deviations from as-built
and an evaluation of the significance of these deviations and whether they are indicative of a
stabilizing or destabilizing situation.
The stream is stable for the 4th quarter of monitoring. There was evidence that a bankfull event has recently
occurred. NCDOT will continue to monitor this stream relocation.
Date Station Station Station Station Station
Inspected Number Number Number Number Number
Structure
Type
Is water
piping
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around
structure?
Head cut or
down cut
present?
Bank or scour
erosion
present?
Other
problems
noted?
NOTE: Attach separate narrative sheets to each monitoring report describing/discussing the
overall monitoring results. Include the identification of specific problem areas/channel failures,
estimated cause and proposed/required remedial action. This should include a brief discussion of
any parameter that has changed significantly from as-built.

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Channel Mitigation Monitoring Sheets I, II, III, AND IV
Monitoring Data Record 141dy 000;7
Project Title: R-2547C (Site 8B) COE Action ID: 2002-2-0819
Stream Name: UT to Marks Creek DWQ Numbers: 01169
City, County and other Location Information:
Date Construction Completed: November 2004 Monitoring Quarter: ( 5) of 8
Ecoregion: 8 digit HUC unit: 03020201
USGS Quad Name and Coordinates:
Rosgen Classification:
Length of Project: 249' Urban or Rural: Rural Watershed Size:
Monitoring DATA collected by: M. Green & J. Young Date: 5/31/07
Applicant Information:
Name: NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone Number: [phone] Email address: ml rg eengdot.state.nc.us
Consultant Information:
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number: Email address:
Project Status: Complete
Monitoring Level required by COE and DWQ (404 permit/ 401 Cert.): Level 2 -
Monitoring Level 1 requires completion of Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
Permit States: 'The permittee will visually monitor the vegetative plantings on all mitigation
streambanks to access and insure complete stabilization of the mitigation stream segments. This
monitoring will include adequate visual monitoring of planted vegetation for a minimum of two
years after final planting, and appropriate remedial actions (e.g., replanting, streambank grading,
ect.). If within any monitoring year, bank stabilization is not acceptable as determined by the
Corps of Engineers, and remedial action required by the Corps of Engineers is performed, the
two year monitoring of the affected portions of the stream will begin again.
Section 1. PHOTO REFERENCE SITES
Total number of reference photo locations at this site:
3 photo point locations - 2 photos at each location
Dates reference photos have been taken at this site: 4/18/06, 8/4/06,11/15/06, 3/14/07,
5/31/07
Individual from whom additional photos can be obtained (name, address, phone):
Other Information relative to site photo reference:
If required to complete Level 3 monitoring only stop here; otherwise,
Section 2. PLANT SURVIVAL
Attach plan sheet indicating reference photos.
Identify specific problem areas (missing, stressed, damaged or dead plantings):
Estimated causes, and proposed/required remedial action:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Live stakes and bareroot seedlings noted on the streambank and in the
floodplain consisted of black willow, baldcypress, green ash, swamp chestnut oak, overcup oak, sweet um,
sycamore, and tulip poplar. Other vegetation noted consisted of Juncus sp., cattail, briars, lespedeza, fennel,
woolgrass, and various grasses.
If required to complete Level 1 and Level 2 monitoring only stop here; otherwise, complete section 3.
M 4 Section 3. CHANNEL STABILITY
Visual Inspection: The entire stream project as well as each in-stream structure and bank
stabilization/revetment structure must be evaluated and problems addressed.
Report on the visual inspection of channel stability. Physical measurements of channel
stability/morphology will not be required. Include a discussion of any deviations from as-built
and an evaluation of the significance of these deviations and whether they are indicative of a
stabilizing or destabilizing situation.
The stream is stable for the 5th quarter of monitoring. NCDOT will continue to monitor this stream relocation.
Date Station Station Station Station Station
Inspected Number Number Number Number Number
Structure
Type
Is water
piping
through or
around,
structure?
Head cut or
down cut
resent?
Bank or scour
erosion
present?
Other
problems
noted?
NOTE: Attach separate narrative sheets to each monitoring report describing/discussing the
overall monitoring results. Include the identification of specific problem areas/channel failures,
estimated cause and proposed/required remedial action. This should include a brief discussion of
any parameter that has changed significantly from as-built.
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5th Quarter - May 2007
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2007
Mingo Creek Bridge Crossing
Wake County
C'IF' No. R-2641
WQC Project No. 011689

Prepared By:
Natural Environment Unit & Roadside Environmental Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
June 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY .....................................................................................................................1
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................2
.1 Project Description ..................................................................................2
.2 Purpose ............................................................................................:.......2
.3 Project History ..........................................................................................2
2.0 Vegetation: ............................................................................................................ 3
.1 Success Criteria .......................................................................................3
.2 Description of Species .............................................................................3
.3 Results of Vegetation Monitoring ..........................................................3
.4 Conclusions ..............................................................................................3
3.0 Overall Conclusions and Recommendations ..................................................3
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Figure 1 - Site Location Map ......... ................................................................................4
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Site Photos
SUMMARY
Mingo Creek Bridge Crossing (R-2641) is located on the East Wake Expressway
(1-540) in Wake County. The site is being monitored due to temporary fill being
placed in wetlands and protected riparian buffers.
The restoration effort involved the removal of the temporary fill in wetlands and
protected riparian buffers and revegetating these areas with a list of species
approved by NCDWQ. No hydrologic monitoring is required for this project.
After the first year of monitoring, Mingo Creek Bridge Crossing shows by visual
observation that the wetlands and riparian buffers have revegetated.
NCDOT proposes to discontinue vegetation monitoring.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
Mingo Creek Bridge Crossing (R-2641) is located on the East Wake Expressway
(1-540) in Wake County (Figure 1).
1.2 Purpose
In order for a mitigation site to be considered successful, a site must meet
vegetation success criteria. This report details the vegetation monitoring in 2007
at Mingo Creek Bridge Crossing. Hydrologic monitoring was not required for this
site.
1.3 - Project History
June 2007 I Year 1 Monitoring
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2.0 VEGETATION: MINGO CREEK BRIDGE CROSSING
(YEAR 1 MONITORING)
2.1 Success Criteria
Success Criteria states that the areas where the temporary fill was placed must
be inspected on an annual basis for 5 years or until NCDWQ waives the
requirement in writing.
2.2 Description of Species
Quercus michauxii, Swamp Chestnut Oak
Fraxinus pennsylvanica, Green Ash
Quercus lyrata, Overcup Oak
Juncus effusus, Common Rush
2.3 Results of Vegetation Monitoring
The wetlands and riparian buffers where temporary fill was placed have
revegetated.
Site Notes: The planted species were surviving within the riparian buffer zones.
Some of the vegetation noted in the wetlands and riparian buffer includes! red
maple, fern, Juncus sp., pokewood, fennel, sedge, swe tau n, tu,:p pop u ,
sycamore, and various grasses.
2.4 Conclusions
By visual observation the Mingo Creek Bridge Crossing shows that the wetlands
and riparian buffers have revegetated.
3.0 OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
NCDOT proposes to discontinue vegetation monitoring at the Mingo Creek
Bridge Crossing.
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Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E.
April 22, 2005
DWQ# 05-0632
Page 4
DWQProjectNo.: County: IV, N-\-a
Applicant: ?, I < ?
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Project Name:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any
subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621.. This form may be returned to DWQ by
the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of
these.
Applicant's rtification
I, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the o servation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature: 47-? , Date:
Agent's C fcati
I, n
, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the se ation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
I, . , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date D [9 0 WIN
AUr, 0 9 2007
WETLANDS AN S7oRMWATE BRANCH
Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E.
April 18, 2005
DWQ# 05-0608
Page 4
DWQ Project No.: 005-009
Applicant:
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
County: 6CA; 470,(d
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any
subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be returned to DWQ by
the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of
these.
Applicant's Certification
I, / 4 -,kc &1f , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: ?or-Z/d7
Agent's C Urtifica
I , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Registration No
Date
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AUG 0 9 2007
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WETLAND' AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E.
March 16, 2005
DWQ# 05-0442
Page 4
DWQ Project No.: County: AA Y a LA C
Applicant: A ;
Proj ect Name:
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Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: 20 v

Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any
subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 40l/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be returned to DWQ by
the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of
these.
Applicant's Certification
1, MA ,V?,P- Ali. ? t S ' , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used m the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: Z ??
Agent's Certi ication
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
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WETLANDS AND STORNy gTER gRANCH
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DWQ Project No.: 3478 County: Davidson
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Name: NC loq FRom Oom.YU or- =-?3s BL)s -ro iJaca-n4 of 5?- i75&
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: 9-24 -2oO4
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or
the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, KE4-r SoYER , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to
be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules,
the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: 'S. ? • /5v,?_ Date:
Agent's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to
be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules,
the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
Date:
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
the project,for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used
in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved
plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Registration No.
Date
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Areal coverage of SAV's, as determined from this survey, is presented below.
There was an increase in SAV's in site 2 at ramp DB/" L" Line and ramp DC from the 1994
survey... However, there was a significant decrease in SAV's at site 3 (Trent River). At the time
of the survey there was considerable construction activity associated with the Freedom Memorial
Bridge over the Trent River, which included construction barges along the northwest shoreline of
the river. Overall, there was a 0.2 ha (0.47 ac) decrease in SAV's from the August 1994 survey,
which was largely the result of the placement of construction barges and not the result of
sedimentation or other physical
Site 1: Lawson Creek
100 per cent coverage of coontail
Site 2: West Shoreline of Neuse River
Ramp DB/"L" Line (2A-2L)
Ramp DC (2M-2Q)
Ramp DA (2R-2V)
Ramp CD/ Loop BA (2A'-2E')
Site 3: Freedom Memorial Bridge over Trent River
Southeast Shoreline (3A-3D)
Northwest Shoreline (3E-3H)
Site 4: Scotts Creek
No SAV present, only heavy densities of
filamentous algae present
Site 5: East Shoreline of Neuse River (5A=5G)
TOTAL
0.14 ha (0.35 ac)
0.08 ha (0.20 ac)
0.09 ha (0.22 ac)
0.16 ha (0.40 ac)
0.26 ha (0.64 ac)
0.08 ha (0.20 ac)
0.01 ha (0.02 ac)
0.0
0.0
0.82 ha (2.02 ac)
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information (ext. 305).
cc: Hal Bain, Environmental Supervisor
Kelly Beissel, Environmental Specialist
File: B-2531

DWQ Project No: 011433 MWO NO. original # 9603192
Applicant: NCDOT

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Project Name: U-2107 Jacksonville Bypass on US 17 from US 258/NC24 to US 17 Southwest of Jacksonville
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: ARM 28, IM
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules and any subsequent
modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401 Transportation Permitting Unit, North Carolina Division of
Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the
applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
1, H. Men Pope , hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the
401 Water Quality Certification And )Buffer Rules the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: a
Agent's Certification
I, Mason Herndon hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the
401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: % .. ?, Date: !K Z :Z
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
I, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee hereby state that,
to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was.
observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved
plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Registration No.
Date:
a F W ATFRQ Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
C, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Cl) Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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DWQ Project No.: QW(o 02
County: Fran k (i A
Applicant: ',1'-(41 QoN!I +?1'; AZ 07- Pit( S
Project Name: (SR 17/S l7eaw iq I,4ariee
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Ouality Certifiratinn- Ogl2Xlv'l
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be
returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to
send ccrtificatcs from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, .7, Al &14Mah , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: 7/1007
Agent's Certification
11 , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Date:
Partial Final
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401"
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS LYNDO i%IT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 26, 2007
WBS Element: 33466.3.1 (B-4111)
Contract No. C201547
F. A. Number: BRZ-1135 (6)
County: Edgecombe
Description: Bridge over Cokey Swamp and Approaches on SR 1135
MEMORANDUM TO: Ellis C. Powell, Jr., PE
State Construction Engineer
FROM: Wendi O. Johnson, PE
Division Construction Engin
SUBJECT: Approved Preconstruction Conference & Permit Meeting Minutes
We are transmitting an approved copy of the minutes covering the Preconstruction Conference for
the above project, which was held on June 27, 2007. The minutes were approved by the
Contractor, Sanford Contractors, Inc., as recorded.
Attachment
c: Ron Lucas (FHWA)
Gary Jordan (US Fish & Wildlife)
Rob Ridings (NCDENR, Division of Water Quality)
Brian Wrenn (NCDENR, Division of Water Quality)
John Holley (NCDENR, Land Quality Section)
Travis Wilson (NCWRC)
David Cox (NCWRC)
Ron Sechler (National Marine Fisheries)
William Wescott (US Army Corps of Engineers)
Ernie James (Edgecombe-Martin EMC)
Joan Waruszcak (Embarq)
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson; North Carolina 27895-3165
T elephone [phone] Fax [phone]I 74
Ellis C. Powell, Jr., PE
July 26, 2007
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ec:. Cecil Jones, PE
Donald Pearson, El, CPESC
Robert Simpson
Andy Brown, PE
Bobby Lewis, PE
Michael Robinson, PE
Andy Pridgen
Ron Hancock, PE
Lloyd Johnston, Jr.
Eddie Bunn, PE
Keith Honeycutt, PE, PLS
Charles W. Brown, PE, PLS
Kevin Lacy, PE
Victor Barbour, PE
Don G. Lee
Jimmy Marler
Jamie Guerrero
Warren Walker, PE
Haywood Daughtry, PE
Doug Allison
Barry Whitaker
Steve McKee, PE
Chris Kreider, PE
David R. Henderson, PE
Queen Crittendon
Greg Dixon
Ronnie Keeter, PE
Wade Harper
Kenny Baines
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE AND PERMIT MEETING
WBS Element: 33466.3.1 (B-4111)
Federal Aid No.: BRZ-1135 (6)
Contract No.: C201547
County: Edgecombe
Description: Bridge over Cokey Swamp and Approaches on SR 1135
The Preconstruction Conference for the above project was held in the Wilson Division Office Conference
Room on June 27, 2007, with the following persons in attendance:
NAME
Andy Pridgen
Steve Davis
Walter Spivey
Kenny Baines
Jimmy Long
Rick Poythress
Jimmy Deal
Eddie Bunn
Randall Gattis
Lloyd Johnston
Chris Brown
Kenny Brady
Mark Perkins
Shannon Douglas
Greg Dixon
Joan Waruszcak
NCDOT - QA Lab
NCDOT - Nashville Construction
NCDOT - Roadside Environmental
NCDOT - Materials and Tests
NCDOT - Nashville Construction
NCDOT - Location and Surveys
NCDOT - Nashville Construction
NCDOT - Nashville Construction
Sanford Contractors, Inc.
NCDOT - Division Four Right of Way
Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Barnhill Contracting Co.
NCDOT - Office of Civil Rights
Embarq
Wendi Johnson, Division Construction Engineer, presided over the conference. She asked everyone present to
introduce themselves and their company affiliation.
The Contractor submitted his letter naming persons authorized to sign Supplemental Agreements.
Kenny Brady will act as Project Superintendent for the Contractor.
Steve Davis will act as Project Inspector and Traffic Control Coordinator for the Division of Highways.
The Contractor advised that they plan to begin work July 5, 2007. Primary emphasis will be on water line
installation and clearing and grubbing. He should give the Resident Engineer 30 days notice if this date
should change.
The Contractor was advised that he would not be allowed to begin work until the contract has been
received.
Preconstruction Conference Minutes
B-4111
Page 2
The Contractor submitted his progress schedule. He was advised that it would be checked, and he would
be advised if satisfactory. By copy of these minutes, we are advising the Contractor that his progress
schedule has been checked and is approved as submitted.
RIGHT OF WAY
Lloyd Johnston covered this portion of the contract.
All of the right of way necessary for this project has been acquired. Copies of the Right of Way
Agreements for this project were given to the Resident Engineer. These agreements cover all of the right
of way and easements necessary for this project that were acquired by negotiation.
There are no 200 Series Items on this project.
There is no known asbestos contamination, underground storage tanks, or any known soil contamination
within the right of way of the project.
The Contractor is advised not to exceed the right of way or easement areas during construction without
written permission from the property owner.
UTILITY CONFLICTS
Edgecombe-Martin EMC (Distribution) - They are in the process of replacing an overhead line. This work
should be completed prior to July 5.
Embarq (Telephone) - All work is complete.
Eddie Bunn advised that he should have verbal approval from the Utilities Unit by the end of the week on
the utility construction for this project.
LOCATION
Rick Poythress advised that the survey work for this project was done in 2003. The Control Data Sheets
were done in 2005, right of way staked in October 2005, and verification was done in June 2007. All right
of way points are in except for one. At one location, a nail was put in a tree root. Any questions should be
directed to Eddie Bunn.
ASPHALT PAVEMENTS
Andy Pridgen, Division QA Supervisor, asked the Contractor if he had any questions of the Special
Provisions outlined on pages 28 thru 31.
Mr. Pridgen advised that the Special Provisions in this contract are dated 07/18/06 (Rev. 9/19/06).
The Contractor will be allowed to run 20% rap.
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The Contractor advised that Barnhill would perform paving on this project. A certified QMS Roadway
Contractor's Representative will be required to be on the project during paving.
Density testing may be required for wedging (depending on the depth).
Line Item 17, Asphalt Plant Mix, Pavement Repair, shall be done in accordance with Section 654 of the
Standard Specifications.
The Contractor's attention was called to the New Source Rap Gradation and Binder Tolerances shown on
page 30 of the proposal.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Greg Dixon covered this portion of the proposal.
It is the policy of the North Carolina Department of Transportation that Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBEs) as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 shall have the opportunity to participate in the
performance of contracts financed in whole or in part by federal funds in order to create a level playing field
on which DBEs can compete fairly.
The Contractor, subcontractor and sub-recipient shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin or sex in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of
49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of federally assisted contracts. Failure by the Contractor
to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of
this contract or such other remedy, as the Department deems necessary.
The Contractor's EEO Officer and Minority Liaison Officer is Brent Sloane.
The Contractor shall exercise all necessary and reasonable steps to insure that Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises participate in at least 5% of the contract. The contract was awarded with 5.1% participation
with a Good Faith Effort.
The Resident Engineer furnished the Contractor with required posters for his bulletin board. The Contractor's
EEO Policy Statement is to be posted on the project's bulletin board, which should be weatherproof, along
with the following posters:
1. Davis-Bacon Minimum Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule
2.: Wage-Rate Information - F/A Project, Form PR-1495
3. Notice Relating to False Statements, Form PR-1022
4. EEO Poster - Discrimination is Prohibited
The Contractor is urged to document, in writing, all actions taken in complying with Equal Opportunity of
Employment Provisions, Training Provision, and Minority Business Enterprise Provision. This includes
applicant referrals, meetings with employees, on-site inspections, wage evaluations, etc.
All subcontractors and suppliers are responsible for meeting the same requirements as the prime contractor,
and it is the prime contractor's responsibility to oversee that both are in compliance.
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All alleged discriminatory violations should be brought to the attention of the Resident Engineer
The State and/or FHWA will conduct a Contract Compliance Review sometime during the life of this contract.
Therefore, fair employment practice should be maintained at all times.
Reporting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation -When payments are made to Disadvantaged .
Business Enterprise firms, including material suppliers, contractors at all levels shall provide the Engineer with
an accounting of said payments. This accounting shall be furnished to the Engineer for any given month by the
end of the following month.
The Contractor shall report the accounting of payments through the Department's DBE Payment Tracking
System, which is a web based application. The System can be accessed through the following web link: -
https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/Vendor/Pa-*-mentTracking/.
The Contractor shall also provide the Engineer an affidavit attesting the accuracy of the information submitted
in the Payment Tracking System. This, too, shall be submitted for any given month by the end of the following
month.
Submission of Records -Federal Aid Projects - This project is not located on the National Highway
System; therefore, federal form FHWA-47 is not required. Also, payrolls are not required on this project..
The Contractor, was reminded that he must have documentation any time a DBE is replaced.
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
This proposal is based on the 2006 Specifications.
Contract Time and Liquidated Damages - The date of availability for this contract is July 2, 2007.
The completion date for this contract is December 31, 2007.
The liquidated damages for this contract are $200.00 per calendar day.
Intermediate Contract Time Number I and Liquidated Damages - The date of availability for this Intermediate
Contract Time is July 2, 2007.
The completion date for this Intermediate Contract Time is November 15, 2007.
The liquidated damages for this Intermediate Contract Time are $500.00 per calendar day.
Twelve Month Guarantee - The Contractor shall guarantee materials and workmanship against latent and
patent defects arising from faulty materials, faulty workmanship or negligence for a period of 12 months
following the date of final acceptance of the work for maintenance and shall replace such defective
materials and workmanship without cost to the Department.
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To insure uniform application statewide, the Division Engineer will forward details regarding the
circumstances surrounding any proposed guaranteed repairs to the Chief Engineer for review and approval
prior to the work being performed.
Erosion & Sediment Control/Storm Water Certification - Contractor shall provide a Certified Supervisor,
Certified Foreman and Certified Installer on this project. Contractor will notify the Engineer of changes in
certified personnel over the life of the contract within two days of change.
Procedure for Monitoring Borrow Pit Discharge - Water discharge from borrow pit sites shall not cause
surface waters to exceed 50 NTUs in streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTUs in streams, lakes
or reservoirs designated as trout waters. For lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the
turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTUs. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background
conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be increased.
During the Environmental Assessment required by Article 230-4 of the Standard Specifications, the
Contractor shall define the point at which the discharge enters the State's surface waters and the
appropriate sampling locations. The discharge shall be closely monitored when water from the dewatering
activities is introduced into jurisdictional wetlands. No activities shall occur in wetlands that adversely
affect the functioning of a wetland. Visible sedimentation will be considered an indication of possible
adverse impacts on wetland use.
Contractor advised that he would be using a commercial pit.
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
ROADWAY
Clearing and Grubbing - Perform clearing on this project to the limits established by Method II shown on
Standard No. 200.02 of the Roadway Standard Drawings. Clearing is only allowed to the slope stake line,
not 10 feet beyond.
Shoulder and Fill Slope Material - Required shoulder and slope construction for this project shall be
performed in accordance with the requirements of Section 226 of the Standard Specifications except as
follows:
Construct the top 6" (150mm) of shoulder and fill slopes with soils capable of supporting vegetation.
Provide soil with P.I. greater than 6 and less than 25 and with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.8. Remove
stones and other foreign material 2" (50mm) or larger in diameter. All soil is subject to testing and
acceptance or rejection by the Engineer.
Material shall be obtained from within the project limits or an approved borrow source.
Note to Contractor - Aerate and dry any unclassified excavation material containing moisture content in
excess of what is required to achieve embankment stability and specified density.
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EROSION CONTROL
Environmentally Sensitive Areas - This project is located in an Environmentally Sensitive Area. This
designation requires special procedures to be used for clearing and grubbing, temporary stream crossings
and grading operations within the Environmentally Sensitive Areas identified on the plans and as designated
by the Engineer. This also requires special procedures to be used for seeding and mulching and stage
seeding within the project.
The Environmentally Sensitive Area shall be defined as a 50-foot buffer zone on both sides of the stream or
depression, measured from top of stream bank or center of depression.
Clearing and Grubbing - In areas identified as Environmentally Sensitive Areas, the Contractor may
perform clearing operations but not grubbing operations until immediately prior to beginning grading
operations as described in Article 200-1 of the Standard Specifications. Only clearing operations (not
grubbing) shall be allowed in this buffer zone until immediately prior to beginning grading operations.
Erosion control devices shall be installed immediately following the clearing operation.
Grading - Once grading operations begin in identified Environmentally Sensitive Areas, work shall
progress in a continuous manner until complete. All construction within these areas shall progress in a
continuous manner such that each phase is complete and areas are permanently stabilized prior to beginning
of next phase. Failure on the part of the Contractor to complete any phase of construction in a continuous
manner in Environmentally Sensitive Areas will be just cause for the Engineer to direct the suspension of
work in accordance with Article 108-7 of the Standard Specifications.
Minimize Removal of Vegetation - The Contractor shall minimize removal of vegetation at stream banks
and disturbed areas within the project limits as directed. Only grub where absolutely necessary.
Waste and Borrow Sources - Contractor will use a commercial pit.
Safety Fence - The Safety Fence shall be installed prior to any land disturbing activities.
Coir Fiber Baffle - Contractor was advised not to widen the basin with Coir Fiber Baffle. He should not
change the number of baffles. Be very careful with the bottom elevation of the basin. On a slope, the basin
needs to be flat on the bottom, so that the baffles can perform the job for which they were designed.
Floating Turbidity Curtain - The floating turbidity curtain shall be constructed at locations as directed.
The Contractor shall maintain the floating turbidity curtain in a satisfactory condition until its removal is
!requested by the Engineer. The turbidity curtain should be in when driving piles.
STRUCTURES
Kenny Baines stated that Materials and Tests will be monitoring all materials and concrete on this project,
and a Quality Control Technician should be at the work site whenever a concrete operation is going on.
The Contractor advised that DPD Concrete of Rocky Mount would supply concrete.
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Restrikes are set up for this job. Either a PDA Consultant or the NCDOT Geotechnical Engineering Unit,
as directed by the Engineer, shall perform PDA testing and analysis. The Engineer will determine the
number of piles and which piles to be tested with the PDA, based upon the subsurface conditions and the
pile installation sequence and progress. If DOT elects not to do the PDA testing, the Contractor would
like to know a week in advance.
Submittal of Working Drawings - Submit working drawings in accordance with Article 105-2 of the Standard
Specifications and the requirements of this Special Provision. Make submittals that are not specifically noted in
this Special Provision directly to the Resident Engineer. Have the drawings and design calculations prepared,
signed and sealed by a NC Registered Professional Engineer. These submittal requirements apply to all false
work and form systems covered by this Special Provision. Contractor was advised to get his submittals in as
soon as possible.
Crane Safety - Prime contractors, sub-contractors and fully-operated rental companies shall comply with the
current Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations (OSHA). Changes in personnel or
equipment must be reported to the Engineer prior to continuing with crane operations.
Pile Driving Analyzer - The Contractor shall submit the proposed pile driving methods and equipment in
accordance with the Submittal of Working Drawings Special Provision and the Standard Specifications. The
Engineer will respond with preliminary approval or rejection of the proposed pile driving methods and
equipment within 10 calendar days. Unless the contract calls for LRFD, it is not necessary.
PERMITS
Mrs. Johnson advised that the US Army Corps of Engineers and NCDENR have issued a permit for this
project.
The Resident Engineer has given the Contractor a set of drawings showing areas to be impacted.
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable permit conditions during construction of this project.
Agents of the permitting authority will periodically inspect the project for adherence to the permits.
Should the Contractor propose to utilize construction methods (such as temporary structures or fill in waters
and/or wetlands for haul roads, work platforms, cofferdams, etc.) not specifically identified in the permit
(individual, general or nationwide) authorizing the project, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
coordinate with the Engineer to determine what, if any, additional permit action is required.
The Contractor shall also be responsible for initiating the request for the authorization of such construction
method by the permitting agency. The request shall be submitted through the Engineer. The Contractor shall
not utilize the construction method until it is approved by the permitting agency. The request normally takes
approximately 60 days to process; however, no extensions of time or additional compensation will be granted
for delays resulting from the Contractor's request for approval of construction methods not specifically
identified in the permit.
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Where construction moratoriums are contained in a permit condition which restricts the Contractor's activities
to certain times of the year, those moratoriums will apply only to the portions of the work taking place in the
waters or wetlands, provided that activities outside those areas are done in such a manner as to not affect the
waters or wetlands.
If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact
between curing concrete and stream water.
During construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U. S. or
protected riparian buffers.
Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream.
All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials.
Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1.
A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on the construction site at all times.
The outside buffer, wetlands or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to
areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification.
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by
this certification.
All storm water runoff shall be directed as sheet flow through stream buffers at nonerosive velocities, unless
otherwise approved by this certification.
Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition
and Removal, approved by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a condition of the 401 Water Quality
Certification.
Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream
All standard procedures will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental impacts. -
A meeting will be held on site prior to beginning of construction to talk about the safety fence, where the
Contractor is allowed to work, etc. Subcontractor's employees who will actually be doing the clearing and
grubbing need to be at the meeting if at all possible.
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Everyone working on the project should read the conditions of the permit and become familiar with them. A
copy of the permit should be on the job site at all times.
The Contractor stated that there are water lines to be moved that will be crossing the guardrail in three
different places. These need to be identified so that the Contractor will be able to avoid them in the future.
The water line is buried six or seven feet in this area.
Contractor stated that his company would like to do something to honor a young girl who was killed at the
bridge site. A decision will be made on this at a later date.
The Resident Engineer and the Contractor will hold monthly construction meetings.
There were no further questions and/or comments and the meeting was adjourned.
SANFORD CONTRACTORS, INC.
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DATE APPROVED NAME AND TITLE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DMSION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
July 26, 2007
WBS Element: 33466.3.1 (B-4111)
Contract No. C201547
F. A. Number: BRZ-1135 (6)
County: Edgecombe
Description: Bridge over Cokey Swamp and Approaches on SR 1135
MEMORANDUM TO: Ellis C. Powell, Jr., PE
State Construction Engineer
FROM: Wendi O. Johnson, PE
Division Construction Engine
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LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Approved Preconstruction Conference & Permit Meeting Minutes
We are transmitting an approved copy of the minutes covering the Preconstruction Conference for
the above project, which was held on June 27, 2007. The minutes were approved by the
Contractor, Sanford Contractors, Inc., as recorded.
Attachment
c: Ron Lucas (FHWA)
Gary Jordan (US Fish & Wildlife)
Rob Ridings (NCDENR, Division of Water Quality)
Brian Wrenn (NCDENR, Division of Water Quality)
John Holley (NCDENR, Land Quality Section)
Travis Wilson (NCWRC)
David Cox (NCWRC)
Ron Sechler (National Marine Fisheries)
William Wescott (US Army Corps of Engineers)
Ernie James (Edgecombe-Martin EMC)
Joan Waruszcak (Embarq)
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson; North Carolina 27895-3165
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
Ellis C. Powell, Jr., PE
July 26, 2007
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ec: Cecil Jones, PE
Donald Pearson, EI, CPESC
Robert Simpson
Andy Brown, PE
Bobby Lewis, PE
Michael Robinson, PE
Andy Pridgen
Ron Hancock, PE
Lloyd Johnston, Jr.
Eddie Bunn, PE
Keith Honeycutt, PE, PLS
Charles W. Brown, PE, PLS
Kevin Lacy, PE
Victor Barbour, PE
Don G. Lee
Jimmy Marler
Jamie Guerrero
Warren Walker, PE
Haywood Daughtry, PE
Doug Allison
Barry Whitaker
Steve McKee, PE
Chris Kreider, PE
David R. Henderson, PE
Queen Crittendon
Greg Dixon
Ronnie Keeter, PE
Wade Harper
Kenny Baines
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PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE AND PERMIT MEETING
WBS Element: 33466.3.1 (B-4111)
Federal Aid No .: BRZ-1135 (6)
Contract No.: C201547
County: Edgecombe
Description: Bridge over Cokey Swamp and Approaches on SR 1135
The Preconstruction Conference for the above project was held in the Wilson Division Office Conference
Room on June 27, 2007, with the following persons in attendance:
NAME
Andy Pridgen NCDOT - QA Lab
Steve Davis NCDOT - Nashville Construction
Walter Spivey NCDOT -Roadside Environmental
Kenny Baines NCDOT - Materials and Tests
Jimmy Long NCDOT - Nashville Construction
Rick Poythress NCDOT - Location and Surveys
Jimmy Deal NCDOT - Nashville Construction
Eddie Bunn NCDOT - Nashville Construction
Randall Gattis Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Lloyd Johnston NCDOT - Division Four Right of Way
Chris Brown Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Kenny Brady Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Mark Perkins Sanford Contractors, Inc.
Shannon Douglas Barnhill Contracting Co.
Greg Dixon NCDOT - Office of Civil Rights
Joan Waruszcak Embarq
Wendi Johnson, Division Construction Engineer, presided over the conference. She asked everyone present to
introduce themselves and their company affiliation.
The Contractor submitted his letter naming persons authorized to sign Supplemental Agreements.
Kenny Brady will act as Project Superintendent for the Contractor.
Steve Davis will act as Project Inspector and Traffic Control Coordinator for the Division of Highways.
The Contractor advised that they plan to begin work July 5, 2007. Primary emphasis will be on water line
installation and clearing and grubbing. He should give the Resident Engineer 30 days notice if this date
should change.
The Contractor was advised that he would not be allowed to begin work until the contract has been
received.
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The Contractor submitted his progress schedule. He was advised that it would be checked, and he would
be advised if satisfactory. By copy of these minutes, we are advising the Contractor that his progress
schedule has been checked and is approved as submitted.
RIGHT OF WAY
Lloyd Johnston covered this portion of the contract.
All of the right of way necessary for this project has been acquired. Copies of the Right of Way
Agreements for this project were given to the Resident Engineer. These agreements cover all of the right
of way and easements necessary for this project that were acquired by negotiation.
There are no 200 Series Items on this project.
There is no known asbestos contamination, underground storage tanks, or any known soil contamination
within the right of way of the project.
The Contractor is advised not to exceed the right of way or easement areas during construction without
written permission from the property owner.
UTILITY CONFLICTS
Edgecombe-Martin EMC (Distribution) - They are in the process of replacing an overhead fine. This work
should be completed prior to July 5.
Embarq (Telephone) - All work is complete.
Eddie Bunn advised that he should have verbal approval from the Utilities Unit by the end of the week on
the utility construction for this project.
LOCATION
Rick Poythress advised that the survey work for this project was done in 2003. The Control Data Sheets
were done in 2005, right of way staked in October 2005, and verification was done in June 2007. All right
of way points are in except for one. At one location, a nail was put in a tree root. Any questions should be
directed to Eddie Bunn.
ASPHALT PAVEMENTS
Andy Pridgen, Division QA Supervisor, asked the Contractor if he had any questions of the Special
Provisions outlined on pages 28 thru 31.
Mr. Pridgen advised that the Special Provisions in this contract are dated 07/18/06 (Rev. 9/19/06).
The Contractor will be allowed to run 20% rap.
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The Contractor advised that Barnhill would perform paving on this project. A certified QMS Roadway
Contractor's Representative will be required to be on the project during paving.
Density testing may be required for wedging (depending on the depth).
Line Item 17, Asphalt Plant Mix, Pavement Repair, shall be done in accordance with Section 654 of the
Standard Specifications.
The Contractor's attention was called to the New Source Rap Gradation and Binder Tolerances shown on
page 30 of the proposal.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Greg Dixon covered this portion of the proposal.
It is the policy of the North Carolina Department of Transportation that Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBEs) as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 shall have the opportunity to participate in the
performance of contracts financed in whole or in part by federal funds in order to create a level playing field
on which DBEs can compete fairly.
The Contractor, subcontractor and sub-recipient shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin or sex in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of
49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of federally assisted contracts. Failure by the Contractor
to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of
this contract or such other remedy, as the Department deems necessary.
The Contractor's EEO Officer and Minority Liaison Officer is Brent Sloane.
The Contractor shall exercise all necessary and reasonable steps to insure that Disadvantaged Business _
Enterprises participate in at least 5% of the contract. The contract was awarded with 5.1% participation
with a Good Faith Effort.
The Resident Engineer furnished the Contractor with required posters for his bulletin board. The Contractor's
EEO Policy Statement is to be posted on the project's bulletin board, which should be weatherproof, along
with the following posters:
1. Davis-Bacon Minimum Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule
2. ' Wage-Rate Information - F/A Project, Form PR-1495
3. Notice Relating to False Statements, Form PR-1022
4.. EEO Poster - Discrimination is Prohibited
The Contractor is urged to document, in writing, all actions taken in complying with Equal Opportunity of
Employment Provisions, Training Provision, and Minority Business Enterprise Provision. This includes
applicant referrals, meetings with employees, on-site inspections, wage evaluations, etc.
All subcontractors and suppliers are responsible for meeting the same requirements as the prime contractor,
and it is the prime contractor's responsibility to oversee that both are in compliance.
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All alleged discriminatory violations should be brought to the attention of the Resident Engineer.
The State and/or FHWA will conduct a Contract Compliance Review sometime during the life of this contract.
Therefore, fair employment practice should be maintained at all times.
Reporting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation - When payments are made to Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise firms, including material suppliers, contractors at all levels shall provide the Engineer with
an accounting of said payments. This accounting shall be furnished to the Engineer for any given month by the
end of the following month.
The Contractor shall report the accounting of payments through the Department's DBE Payment Tracking
System, which is a web based application. The System can be accessed through the following web link:
https://,ipps.dot.state.nc.tis/Vendor/Pa,,-mentTrackin /.
The Contractor shall also provide the Engineer an affidavit attesting the accuracy of the information submitted
in the Payment Tracking System. This, too, shall be submitted for any given month by the end of the following
month.
Submission of Records -Federal Aid Projects- This project is not located on the National Highway
System; therefore, federal form FHWA-47 is not required. Also, payrolls are not required on this project.
The Contractor was reminded that he must have documentation any time a DBE is replaced.
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
This proposal is based on the 2006 Specifications.
Contract Time and Liquidated Damages - The date of availability for this contract is July 2, 2007.
The completion date for this contract is December 31, 2007.
The liquidated damages for this contract are $200.00 per calendar day.
Intermediate Contract Time Number 1 and Liquidated Damages - The date of availability for this Intermediate
Contract Time is July 2, 2007.
The completion date for this Intermediate Contract Time is November 15, 2007.
The liquidated damages for this Intermediate Contract Time are $500.00 per calendar day.
Twelve Month Guarantee - The Contractor shall guarantee materials and workmanship against latent and
patent defects arising from faulty materials, faulty workmanship or negligence for a period of 12 months
following the date of final acceptance of the work for maintenance and shall replace such defective
materials and workmanship without cost to the Department.
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To insure uniform application statewide, the Division Engineer will forward details regarding the
circumstances surrounding any proposed guaranteed repairs to the Chief Engineer for review and approval
prior to the work being performed.
Erosion & Sediment Control/Storm Water Certification - Contractor shall provide a Certified Supervisor,
Certified Foreman and Certified Installer on this project. Contractor will notify the Engineer of changes in
certified personnel over the life of the contract within two days of change.
Procedure for Monitoring Borrow Pit Discharge - Water discharge from borrow pit sites shall not cause
surface waters to exceed 50 NTUs in streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTUs in streams, lakes
or reservoirs designated as trout waters. For lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the
turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTUs. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background
conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be increased.
During the Environmental Assessment required by Article 230-4 of the Standard Specifications, the
Contractor shall define the point at which the discharge enters the State's surface waters and the
appropriate sampling locations. The discharge shall be closely monitored when water from the dewatering
activities is introduced into jurisdictional wetlands. No activities shall occur in wetlands that adversely
affect the functioning of a wetland. Visible sedimentation will be considered an indication of possible
adverse impacts on wetland use.
Contractor advised that he would be using a commercial pit.
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
ROADWAY
Clearing and Grubbing - Perform clearing on this project to the limits established by Method II shown on
Standard No. 200.02 of the Roadway Standard Drawings. Clearing is only allowed to the slope stake line,
not 10 feet beyond.
Shoulder and Fill Slope Material - Required shoulder and slope construction for this project shall be
performed in accordance with the requirements of Section 226 of the Standard Specifications except as
follows:
Construct the top 6" (150mm) of shoulder and fill slopes with soils capable of supporting vegetation.
Provide soil with P.I. greater than 6 and less than 25 and with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.8. Remove
stones and other foreign material 2" (50mm) or larger in diameter. All soil is subject to testing and
acceptance or rejection by the Engineer.
Material shall be obtained from within the project limits or an approved borrow source.
Note to Contractor - Aerate and dry any unclassified excavation material containing moisture content in
excess of what is required to achieve embankment stability and specified density.
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EROSION CONTROL
Environmentally Sensitive Areas - This project is located in an Environmentally Sensitive Area. This
designation requires special procedures to be used for clearing and grubbing, temporary stream crossings
and grading operations within the Environmentally Sensitive Areas identified on the plans and as designated
by the Engineer. This also requires special procedures to be used for seeding and mulching and stage
seeding within the project.
The Environmentally Sensitive Area shall be defined as a 50-foot buffer zone on both sides of the stream or
depression, measured from top of stream bank or center of depression.
Clearing and Grubbing - In areas identified as Environmentally Sensitive Areas, the Contractor may
perform clearing operations but not grubbing operations until immediately prior to beginning grading
operations as described in Article 200-1 of the Standard Specifications. Only clearing operations (not
grubbing) shall be allowed in this buffer zone until immediately prior to beginning grading operations.
Erosion control devices shall be installed immediately following the clearing operation.
Grading - Once grading operations begin in identified Environmentally Sensitive Areas, work shall
progress in a continuous manner until complete. All construction within these areas shall progress in a
continuous manner such that each phase is complete and areas are permanently stabilized prior to beginning
of next phase. Failure on the part of the Contractor to complete any phase of construction in a continuous
manner in Environmentally Sensitive Areas will be just cause for the Engineer to direct the suspension of
work in accordance with Article 108-7 of the Standard Specifications.
Minimize Removal of Vegetation - The Contractor shall minimize removal of vegetation at stream banks
and disturbed areas within the project limits as directed. Only grub where absolutely necessary.
Waste and Borrow Sources - Contractor will use a commercial pit.
Safety Fence - The Safety Fence shall be installed prior to any land disturbing activities.
Coir Fiber Baffle - Contractor was advised not to widen the basin with Coir Fiber Baffle. He should not
change the number of baffles. Be very careful with the bottom elevation of the basin. On a slope, the basin
needs to be flat on the bottom, so that the baffles can perform the job for which they were designed.
Floating Turbidity Curtain - The floating turbidity curtain shall be constructed at locations as directed.
The Contractor shall maintain the floating turbidity curtain in a satisfactory condition until its removal is
requested by the Engineer. The turbidity curtain should be in when driving piles.
STRUCTURES
Kenny Baines stated that Materials and Tests will be monitoring all materials and concrete on this project,
and a Quality Control Technician should be at the work site whenever a concrete operation is going on.
The Contractor advised that DPD Concrete of Rocky Mount would supply concrete.
Preconstruction Conference Minutes
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Restrikes are setup for this job. Either a PDA Consultant or the NCDOT Geotechnical Engineering Unit,
as directed by the Engineer, shall perform PDA testing and analysis. The Engineer will determine the
number of piles and which piles to be tested with the PDA, based upon the subsurface conditions and the
pile installation sequence and progress. If DOT elects not to do the PDA testing, the Contractor would
like to know a week in advance.
Submittal of Working Drawings - Submit working drawings in accordance with Article 105-2 of the Standard
Specifications and the requirements of this Special Provision. Make submittals that are not specifically noted in
this Special Provision directly to the Resident Engineer. Have the drawings and design calculations prepared,
signed and sealed by a NC Registered Professional Engineer. These submittal requirements apply to all false
work and form systems covered by this Special Provision. Contractor was advised to get his submittals in as
soon as possible.
Crane Safety - Prime contractors, sub-contractors and fully-operated rental companies shall comply with the
current Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations (OSHA). Changes in personnel or
equipment must be reported to the Engineer prior to continuing with crane operations.
Pile Driving Analyzer - The Contractor shall submit the proposed pile driving methods and equipment in
accordance with the Submittal of Working Drawings Special Provision and the Standard Specifications. The
Engineer will respond with preliminary approval or rejection of the proposed pile driving methods and
equipment within 10 calendar days. Unless the contract calls for LRFD, it is not necessary.
PERMITS
Mrs. Johnson advised that the US Army Corps of Engineers and NCDENR have issued a permit for this
project.
The Resident Engineer has given the Contractor a set of drawings showing areas to be impacted
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable permit conditions during construction of this project.
Agents of the permitting authority will periodically inspect the project for adherence to the permits.
Should the Contractor propose to utilize construction methods (such as temporary structures or fill in waters
and/or wetlands for haul roads, work platforms, cofferdams, etc.) not specifically identified in the permit
(individual, general or nationwide) authorizing the project, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
coordinate with the Engineer to determine what, if any, additional permit action is required.
The Contractor shall also be responsible for initiating the request for the authorization of such construction
method by the permitting agency. The request shall be submitted through the Engineer. The Contractor shall
not utilize the construction method until it is approved by the permitting agency. The request normally takes
approximately 60 days to process; however, no extensions of time or additional compensation will be granted
for delays resulting from the Contractor's request for approval of construction methods not specifically
identified in the permit.
Preconstruction Conference Minutes
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Page 8
Where construction moratoriums are contained in a permit condition which restricts the Contractor's activities
to certain times of the year, those moratoriums will apply only to the portions of the work taking place in the
waters or wetlands, provided that activities outside those areas are done in such a manner as to not affect the
waters or wetlands.
If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact
between curing concrete and stream water.
During construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U. S. or
protected riparian buffers.
Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream.
All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials.
Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1.
A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on the construction site at all times.
The outside buffer, wetlands or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to
areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification.
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by
this certification.
All storm water runoff shall be directed as sheet flow through stream buffers at nonerosive velocities, unless
otherwise approved by this certification.
Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition
and Removal, approved by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a condition of the 401 Water Quality
Certification.
Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream.
All standard procedures will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental impacts.
A meeting will be held on site prior to beginning of construction to talk about the safety fence, where the
Contractor is allowed to work, etc. Subcontractor's employees who will actually be doing the clearing and
grubbing need to be at the meeting if at all possible.
Preconstruction Conference Minutes
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Everyone working on the project should read the conditions of the permit and become familiar with them. A
copy of the permit should be on the job site at all times.
The Contractor stated that there are water lines to be moved that will be crossing the guardrail in three
different places. These need to be identified so that the Contractor will be able to avoid them in the future.
The water line is buried six or seven feet in this area.
Contractor stated that his company would like to do something to honor a young girl who was killed at the
bridge site. A decision will be made on this at a later date.
The Resident Engineer and the Contractor will hold monthly construction meetings.
There were no further questions and/or comments and the meeting was adjourned.
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DATE APPROVED
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 20, 2007
Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Subject: Seventh Modification to the 401 Water Quality Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS for NC 16
from North of SR 1386 in Lincoln County to North of SR 1895 in Catawba County,
Federal Aid Project No. STP-F-24-1(34), State Project No. 8.1830501, TIP R-2206C,
DWQ Project No. 04-1024
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Attached hereto is a modification of Certification No. 3476 issued to The North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) and dated September 21, 2004. This modification is applicable only to the
additional proposed activities. All authorized activities and conditions of the certification associated
with the original Water Quality Certification, dated September 21, 2004, and additional modifications
dated September 2, 2005, October 17, 2005, August 31, 2006, September 13, 2006, and December
18, 2006 l--apply except where superce ect bythis ication.
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If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Polly Lespinasse at (704) 663-
1699.
Sincerely,
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cc: Steve Lund, US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Trish Simon, Division 12 Environmental Officer
Marla Chambers, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Marella Buncick, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Sonia Gregory, DWQ Central Regional Office
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Modification to the 401 Water Quality Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H .0500. This certification authorizes the NCDOT to impact 6.307
acres of jurisdictional wetlands, 4.47 acres of surface waters, and 13,772.8 linear feet of jurisdictional
streams Lincoln and Catawba Counties. The project shall be constructed pursuant to the modification
received July 9, 2007. The authorized impacts are as described below:
Stream Impacts in the Catawba River Basin
Site - Permanent Fill Temporary "Fill Permanent Fill in Temporary Fill in Total Stream Stream "Impacts
in Intermittent in Intermittent Perennial Stream Perennial Stream Impact Requiring
Stream (linear Stream (linear ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) - (linear ft) Mitigation
ft) linear ft)
Original approved impacts at
Site 18 377.6 377.6 377.6
Original approved impacts at
Site 2B 429.8 429.8 429.8
Original approved impacts at
Site 3B 678.5 678.5 678.5
Original approved impacts at
Site 4B 834.3 834.3 834.3
Original approved impacts at
Site 6B 355.3 355.3 0
Original approved impacts at
Site 7B 299.2 299.2 299.2
Original approved impacts at
Sit
8B
e 382.2
Original approved impacts at
Site9B 531.8 531.8 531.8
Original approved impacts at
Site 11 B 563.3 563.3 0
Original approved impacts at
Site1213 660.7 660.7 660.7
Original approved impacts at
Site 13B 1,345.8 1,345.8 1,345.8
Original approved impacts at
Site 14B 209.3 209.30 209.3
Additional impacts at Site
14B approved 10/17/05 75 75 75
Original approved impacts at
Site 1C 3 Stations 1,685.9 1,685.9 1,685.9
Original approved impacts at
Site 2C 2 Stations 464.9 447.8 912.7 447.8
Original approved impacts at
Site 3C 145 145 0
Original approved impacts at
Site 4C 230.3 230.3 0
Original approved impacts at
Site 6C 571.8 571.8 0
Original approved impacts at
Site 7C 230 230 0
Original approved impacts at
Site 8C 51.5 51.5 0
Original approved impacts at
Site 9C 2 Stations 538.4 538.4 538.4
Additional impacts at Site
9C approved 09/02/05 32 32 32
Original approved impacts at
Site 10C 303.5 303.5 303.5
Original approved impacts at
Site 14C 2 Stations 631.6 631.6 631.6
Original approved impacts at
Site 15C 917 917 917
Additional impacts at Site
15C approved 08/31/06 90 90 90
Original approved impacts at
Site 16C 334.6 334.6 334.6
f
Original approved impacts at
Site 17C 2 Stations 100.7 100.7 0
Additional impacts at
Permit Site 17C approved 36
12/18/06
Additional impacts at
Station 199+30 (Killian
Creek Bridge) approved 70 70 70
08/31/06
Additional impacts at
Station 256+70 (Reed
Creek Bridge) approved 65 65 65
08131/06
Additional impacts
between Station 14+80 and 84
15+40 approved 07/20107
Total 2,712.8 10,940 120 13,652.8 10,940
Total Stream Impact for Project: 13,772.8 linear feet
Wetland Impacts in the Catawba River Basin
Site Fill Fill Excavation Mechanized Hand Area under Total Wetland
(ac) (temporary) (ac) Clearing Clearing Bridge Impact (ac)
(ac) (ac) (ac) ac
Original approved impacts at
Site 1 B 0.11 0.11
Original approved impacts at
Site 9B 0.19 0.19
Original approved impacts at
Site 10B (2 Stations 3.12 3.12
Original approved impacts at
Sit
14B
4
e 010
Original approved impacts at
Site 3C 0.01 0.01
Original approved impacts at
Site 4C 0.01 0.01
Original approved impacts at
Site 10C 0.10 0.10
Original approved impacts at
Site 11C 0.12 0.12
Original approved impacts at
Site 14C (2 Stations) 0.66 0.66
Original approved impacts at
Site 15C 1.69 1.69
Original approved impacts at
Site 16C 0.10 0.10
Additional impacts at Station
20+00 (near Permit Site 17C)
approved 08/31/06 0.09 0.09
Additional impacts at Permit
Site 17C approved 12/18/06 0.007 (temporary) 0.007 (temporary)

Total 6.30 0.007 6.30
Total Wetland Impacts for Project: 6.307 acres
Open Water Impacts in the Catawba River Basin
Site Permanent Fill in Open
Waters (ac) Temporary Fill in Open
Waters (ac) Total Fill in Open
Waters (ac)
Original approved impacts at Site 10B 3.27 3.27
Original approved impacts at Site 16C 1.2 1.2
Total 4.47 4.47
Total Open Water Impact for Project: 4.47acres
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters and
wetlands of the Catawba River Basin in conjunction with the proposed development 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 the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302,
303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your modified application
received July 9, 2007. All the authorized activities and conditions of certification associated with the
original Water Quality Certification dated September 21, 2004, and additional modifications dated
September 2, 2005, October 17, 2005, August 31, 2006, September 13, 2006, and December 18,
2006, still apply except where superceded by this certification. Should your project change, you are
required to notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must
be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with
all the conditions. If any additional wetland impacts, or stream impacts, for this project (now or in the
future) exceed one acre or 150 linear feet, respectively, additional compensatory mitigation may be
required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you
are required to comply with all the conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other
federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This
Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding Corps of
Engineers Permit.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. The proposed modification will result in approA1,1111CILIV1y 84 ,near of feet of previously culverted stream
being relocated to a stabilized ditchline and reconnected to the existing stream. Riprap will be used
to stabilize the streambed. The riprap must be embedded in the ditchline to the maximum extent
practical to allow for an unobstructed stream thalweg.
2. Erosion and sediment control practices must utilize Best Management Practices (BMP) and be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation, and operation and
maintenance of such BMP in order to protect surface water standards:
a. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow pit sites, and waste pile (spoil)
projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
b. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed,
installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
c. The reclamation measures and implementation of these measures must be in accordance
with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
3. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of
Completion Form" to notify the DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been
completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the
401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project.
4. All other conditions written into the previous Water Quality Certification, dated September 2, 2005,
October 17, 2005, August 31, 2006, September 13, 2006, and December 18, 2006, for the project
still apply.
5. Continuing Compliance. NCDOT shall conduct its activities in a manner so as not to contravene any
state water quality standard [including any requirements for compliance with section 303(d) of the
Clean Water Act] and any other appropriate requirements of state and federal law. If DWQ
determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a
designated or achieved use) or that state or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions
are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification to include
conditions appropriate to assure compliance with such standards and requirements in accordance
with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d). Before codifying the certification, DWQ shall notify NCDOT and the
USACE, provide public notice in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503, and provide opportunity for
public hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be
provided to NCDOT in writing, shall be provided to the USACE for reference in any permit issued
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and shall also become conditions of the 404 Permit
for the project.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result
in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the
expiration of the 404 Permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written
request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If
modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on
the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification.
U rd irrdirT .
This the 20th day of July 2007
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
for Coleen H. Sullins
Director
WQC No. 3476
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
North Carob Wt6am G. Ross Jr., Secretary
na Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Igirne , P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DwQ Project No: 050?-8? County: J7w? Ak,,
Applicant: NCmr Dtv ,s T. W. &o marl
PtgJectNatne: :?& wo ?Pa7rc/C /Qoacd _
Date of Usuanre of 401 Water Quality Certlficadom 0311/10-T
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Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent mudi fications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401lWedands Unit, North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be
returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to
send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Cold' tca&n
I, T Gt/, &,//m a,) . P. E. , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such tbat the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: 7 h 4 l a7
,a gent's Cerrtifcation
1. , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built witbin substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Bn*eees Certfication
Date:
Partial final
11 , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having beau authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the
Fcm%ittcc hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the constmetion was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
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Trppporallon Partnlning unit
1 Mal SAMN Contar. Raleigh, North Carorme 27699-1650
29210011 a Boulrnrard. Suite 250, Relaigh, North Carolina 27604
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DWQ Project No.: 2Zoiv 1099
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
County: W ,. _e
Applicant: N C 170 T D%\/ 5 3. 1n1, so W rota ri
Project Name: 52 337It (&!=KA tbec Qd,? iA7efslG75 af! SR 299 / ?aAq /IBC 5$
Date of Issuance of 401 Water.Quality Certification: D7// q/o%
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401 Transportation Permitting
Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. This form
may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not
necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, 'T W 800^ 4 P I , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date: 7/)(.)67
Agent's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the. observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Date:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the. State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the. construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
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1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
county: ?W.In?.,M`
DWQ Pt*ct No: 050 89 1
Ceriffimta of Contpietion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent mudi ficatians, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wedands Unit, North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621. This form may be
returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized ageztr, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to
send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Card location
1, T !n/, 8owrn4.) , P. i , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities. due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction sueb that the construction was observed to be. built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certi f cation and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Q . L I Date. 711!,(0 7
Agetws Certification
1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities. due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built witb9u substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Date:
Partial Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having beeu authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project. for the
Petmittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Data
Registration No.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
August 19, 2004
Contract No.: C200845
WBS Element: 33178.3.2(B-3630)
F. A. Project: BRZ-1723(4)
County : Caswell
Description: Bridge over Lynch Creek & approaches on SR-1723
Subject : Permit Conference
Haymes Brothers
440 Hawkins Rd.
Chatham, VA 24531
Gentlemen:
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
AUG 2 3 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
This letter is to advise that in accordance with the permits and the special provisions a Permit
Conference for the above referenced project was scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2004, at
10:00 AM on the above referenced Project Site. After our conversation with Mr. John Thomas,
U. S. Army Corp. of Engineers we have revised the date to September 8, 2004 at 1:30 PM. If
there are any questions please advise.
Sincerely,
B. L. Norris, Jr., PE
Resident Engineer
Cc: J. M. Mills, PE
B. R. Trivette, Jr., PE
L. Puckett
V. G. Davis, PE
J. A. Parker
D. L. Hundley
H. L. McDowell
Mathew Gant, P. E. (DENR)
John Thomas(ACOE)
Beth Bames(DWQ)
Barry Harrington .
Project Inspector(Knowles)
File
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LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
P. O. Box 1318, Reidsville, NC 27323-1318 Telephone No. [phone] Fax No. [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
August 16, 2004
Contract No.: C200845
WBS Element: 33178.3.2(B-3630)
F. A. Project: BRZ-1723(4)
County : Caswell
Description: Bridge over Lynch Creek & approaches on SR-1723
Subject : Permit Conference
Haymes Brothers
440 Hawkins Rd.
Chatham, VA 24531
Gentlemen:
WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
AUG 1 8 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
This letter is to advise that in accordance with the permits and the special provisions a Permit
Conference for the above referenced project has been scheduled for Monday, September 13,
2004, at 10:00 AM on the above referenced Project Site.
Sincerely,
Cc: J. M. Mills, PE
B. R. Trivette, Jr., PE
V. G. Davis, PE
J. A. Parker
D. L. Hundley
H. L. McDowell
Mathew Gant, P. E. (DENR)
John Thomas(ACOE)
Beth Barnes(DWQ)
Barry Harrington
File
B. L. Norris, Jr., PE
Resident Engineer
P. O. Box 1318, Reidsvflle, NC 27323-1318 Telephone No. [phone] Fax No. [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 28, 2005
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Re: 401 Water Quality Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act for the
Proposed Widening to NC 67 from SR 1355 to US 601, TIP No. R-3415
Individual WQC No. 3502
Yadkin County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3502 issued to The North Carolina Department of
Transportation dated March 28, 2005.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Attachments
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
cc: John Thomas, Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Sue Homewood, DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Marla Chambers, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Marella Buncick, US Fish and Wildlife Services
Central Files
File Copy
No?rthCarolina
Transportation Permitting Unit Naturally
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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APPROVAL OF 401 Water Quality Certification and Additional Conditions
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section.0500, and 15 NCAC 2B .0259. This certification authorizes the
NCDOT to place permanent to place permanent fill material, culverts, and piping in 1,212 linear feet of
streams in Yadkin County. The project shall be constructed pursuant to the application and supplemental
information dated January 7, 2004 (received January 11, 2005) and March 21, 2005 (received March 21,
2005), respectively, to improve the section of NC 67 from SR 1355 (Messick Road) to US 601 in Yadkin
County. The approved design is that submitted in your application and supplemental information dated
January 7, 2004 and March 21, 2005, respectively. The authorized impacts are as described below:
Table 1. Surface Water imnack for the Yadkin-Pee Dpp River RacSn
Stream Mitigation
Section Stream Impacts Stream Required
(linear Type (linear
feet) feet)
Site 1 Lineberry Creek 32 Perennial 0
Site 1 UT to Lineberry 325 Perennial 325
Creek
Site 2 Williams Creek 28 Perennial 28
Site 3 Williams Creek 254 Perennial 254
Site 3 UT to Williams 74 Perennial 0
Creek
Site 4 UT to Williams 60 Perennial 0
Creek
Site 5 UT to Williams 38 Perennial 0
Creek
Site 6 UT to North 126 Perennial 0
Dee Creek
Site 7 UT to North 48 Perennial 0
Dee Creek
Site 8 UT to North 49 Perennial 0
Dee Creek
Site 9 UT to North 98 Perennial 0
Dee Creek
Site 10 UT to North 80 Perennial 0
Dee Creek
Total 1,212 607
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of the
Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin in conjunction with the proposed development 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 the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of
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PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application, as described
in the Public Notice. Should your project change, you are required to notify the DWQ and submit a new
application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval
letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If any additional wetland impacts,
or stream impacts, for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre or 150 linear feet, respectively,
additional compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7).
For this approval to remain valid, you are required to comply with all the conditions listed below. In
addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project
including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-discharge and
Water Supply watershed regulations. This Certification shall expire three years from the date of the cover
letter from DWQ or on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding Corps of Engineers
Permit, whichever is sooner.
Condition(s) of Certification:
Project Specific Conditions of Certification:
1. We understand that you have chosen to perform compensatory mitigation for 607 linear feet of
impacts to streams through an in-lieu payment to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). NCEEP has indicated in a letter dated March 16, 2005 that they will
assume responsibility for satisfying the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation
requirements for the above-referenced project as detailed in the table below.
Type of Impact Amount of Impact
Streams 6071f
2. Sills shall be installed in all multi-barrel box culverts to maintain low-flow velocities and
depths for aquatic life passage.
3. Approximately six (6) months after the installation of a culvert or other structure in waters,
streams, and wetlands, the upstream and downstream areas adjacent to the structure shall be
inspected for erosional areas, headcutting, perching, etc. Thereafter, visual inspection shall be
conducted annually. Any problems found during the inspections should be documented and the
appropriate Regional DWQ staff member shall be notified. NCDOT shall consult with the
Regional DWQ staff member to determine if a permit modification is needed to repair the
problem.
General Conditions of Certification:
4. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing should not be
modified by widening the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream. Disturbed
floodplains and streams should be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. All stream
relocation and restoration activities shall comply with the final natural channel design plans
approved by the NC Division of Water Quality.
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5. Construction will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction-related discharge. Erosion and sediment control
practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design,
installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to
assure compliance with the appropriate turbidity water quality standard.
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must equal or exceed the
proper design, installation, operation and maintenance outlined in the most recent version of
the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. These
devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil)
projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
b. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must equal or exceed the
proper design, installation, operation and maintenance outlined in the most recent version of
the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. The reclamation measures and implementation
must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act.
6. All sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the
maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands
and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored after the
Division of Land Resources has released the project.
7. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI
or ROD is issued by the State Clearinghouse. All water quality-related conditions of the
FONSI or ROD shall become conditions of this Certification.
8. No live or fresh concrete shall come into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has
hardened.
9. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
associated with this permit without appropriate modification of this permit. Should waste or
borrow sites be located in wetlands or stream, compensatory mitigation will be required since it
is a direct impact from road construction activities.
10. Excavation of the stream crossings should be conducted in the dry. Sandbags, cofferdams,
flexible pipe, or other diversion structures should be used to minimize excavation in flowing
water.
11. All channel relocations will be constructed in a dry work area, and stabilized before stream
flows are diverted. Channel relocations will be completed and stabilized prior to diverting
water into the new channel. Whenever possible, channel relocations shall be allowed to
stabilize for an entire growing season. Vegetation used for bank stabilization shall be limited to
native woody species, and should include establishment of a 30 foot wide wooded and an
adjacent 20 foot wide vegetated buffer on both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum
extent practical. A transitional phase incorporating coir fiber and seedling establishment is
allowable. Also, rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of
the stream, but the applicant must provide written justification and any calculations used to
determine the extent of rip-rap coverage requested.
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12. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401
Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and
return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality upon completion of the
project.
13. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed
below the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life unless
it can be shown to DWQ that providing passage would be impractical. Design and placement
of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be
conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks,
adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to
provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing by DWQ.
14. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in
waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers.
15. All temporary fills in wetlands and surface waters shall be removed upon completion of the
project. In addition, the post-construction removal of any temporary bridge structures or fill
will need to return the project site to its preconstruction contours and elevations. The
revegetation of the impacted areas with appropriate native species will be required.
16. Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the
end of the growing season following completion of construction.
17. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel whenever
possible in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be
regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
18. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or
adjacent to surface waters is prohibited.
19. Two copies of the final construction drawings shall be furnished to NCDWQ prior to the pre-
construction meeting. Written verification shall be provided that the final construction
drawings comply with the attached permit drawings contained in the application dated January
7, 2004.
20. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor
approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any
land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise
authorized by this certification.
21. NCDOT, and its authorized agents, shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State
water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of
the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State law and Federal law. If
DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain
a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further
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conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this
certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with such standards and
requirements in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0507(d). Before modifying the certification,
DWQ shall notify NCDOT and the US Army Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503 and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to NCDOT in
writing, shall be provided to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for reference in any
permit issued pursuant.to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and shall also become conditions
of the 404 Permit for the project.
22. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on the construction site at all times.
In addition, the Water Quality Certification (and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be
maintained with the Division Engineer and the on-site project manager.
23. Culverts that are less than 48-inch in diameter should be buried to a depth equal to or greater
than 20% of their size to allow for aquatic life passage. Culverts that are 48-inch in diameter or
larger should be buried at least 12 inches below the stream bottom to allow natural stream
bottom material to become established. in the culvert following installation and to provide
aquatic life passage during periods of low flow. These measurements must be based on natural
thalweg depths.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions
are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification
shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. 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. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. If modifications are
made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon
written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are
made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 28th day of March 2005
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
WQC No. 3502
Re: Pipe installation project on SR 1917 (Mineral Springs Road) in D...
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Subject: Re: Pipe installation project on SR 1917 (Mineral Springs Road) in Durham County
From: Rob Ridings <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:23:23 -0400
To: Chris Murray <[e-mail]>
Chris,
Thanks for the update. This certainly sounds like the best way to handle this situation.
-rob
Chris Murray wrote:
Reference:
-NCDOT permit application dated 7/10/06
-DWQ 401 WQC and Buffer Authorization dated 8/7/06 (DWQ No.
20061138)
-No Action ID issued by USACE
Eric and Rob,
We are going to start the pipe replacement project located on SR
1917 (Mineral Springs Road) in Durham County. The permit
application noted that burial of the replacement structures will
be affected by the large blow hole at the outlet and the presence
of a water line at the outlet of the structures. The depth and
location of the water line could not be determined at the time of
submittal of the permit application. However, the water level is
now down at the site and the attached photograph depicts the
location of the water line in relation to the outlet of the
existing structure.
The Department proposes to install the pipes as noted in the
permit application. We will place approximately 6 inches of
stone on top of the water line and then set the pipes on top of
the stone. The stone provides a small amount of cushion between
the water line and the bottom of the structure. Note that the
water line will affect burial of the invert of the pipe. Proper
burial is also affected by the presence of the large blow hole in
the area.
I just wanted to provide you an update of the existing conditions
prior to installation of the replacement structures. Contact me
if you need additional information.
Chris Murray
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Re: Pipe installation project on SR 1917 (Mineral Springs Road) in D...
2 of 2 7/30/2007 10:23 AM
Re: Pipe installation on SR 1738 (Burton Road) in Person Co. 05 ( o(q
Subject: Re: Pipe installation on SR 1738 (Burton Road) in Person Co. ?(YUV?
From: Rob Ridings <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:43:04 -0400
To: Chris Murray <[e-mail]>
Chris,
That's fine. I'll put this email in the file to serve as DOT notification that
bedrock is preventing full pipe burial.
-rob
Chris Murray wrote:
I Reference: NCDENR-DWQ Project No. 051004
USACE ACTION ID: Not Issued for this project
Rob and Eric,
The Department is currently staging construction equipment
associated with the installation of a replacement pipe structure
on SR 1738 in Person County. The existing structure is a 72 inch
corrugated metal pipe that is 42 feet long. The replacement pipe
is a 117 inch x 79 inch corrugated metal pipe arch that is 60
feet long.
SR 1738 is a dead end road in southern Person County. The work
is slated to commence on monday or tuesday of next week. The
entire new structure has to be installed in one day, due to the
fact that it is a dead end road. This will allow access for
police, ambulance, etc. in case of an emergency.
Surficial stream bedrock has been observed in the stream bed
within the construction limits of the new structure. I wanted to
inform you in advance of our construction that pipe burial will
be limited by the presence of the surficial bedrock. The
construction unit will try and "work" the bedrock as much as
possible with the on-site equipment. However, the invert of the
pipe will be set on top of the bedrock.
Please let me know if you need additional information concerning
this project.
Chris Murray
1 of 1 7/13/2007 11:43 AM
Re: U-3330 Concurrence that project is Non-Merger
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Subject: Re: U-3330 Concurrence that project is Non-Merger
` From: Rob Ridings <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:01:29 -0400
To: "Ted Devens, PE" <[e-mail]>
CC: [e-mail], Ron Lucas <[e-mail]>
Ted,
I agree. Based on this info, I don't think it needs to go through Merger, provided
the other agencies agree. DWQ submitted scoping comments on this project in February,
and as long as those are taken into account when applying for permits, we don't
anticipate any major issues on this project.
Thanks,
Rob Ridings
Ted Devens, PE wrote:
Hi Ron, William, and Rob,
Today, I am initiating a merger screening process to seek your
email concurrence that project U-3330 in Rocky Mount should be
considered a Non-Merger project.
Attached are five files:
1. A word document with a project summary.
2. A vicinity map
3. Three files that show the conceptual widening alternatives on
top of an aerial.
In essence, this is a widening project that involves two
components:
1. NCDOT needs to widen the existing four-lane divided roadway to
a six-lane facility to improve travel and safety conditions along
this heavily traveled commercial corridor. This project is a
part of the Strategic Highway Corridor Initiative and is
classified as an expressway, which is characterized by high
mobility, no traffic signals, and partial access control.
2. NCDOT needs to replace the bridge over Stoney Creek with a
longer structure to accommodate increasing floodwaters and
provide adequate access underneath the bridge for a greenway. In
June 2007, a mussel survey was conducted in Stoney Creek and the
Tar spiny mussels and dwarf-wedge mussels were NOT present.
Since the project will be in the same location, impacts will be
minimized. SHPO does not list any known resources, but we will
look further as part of the study.
Your response by July 25th would be appreciated. Thanks in
advance. My contact info is below should you have any
questions.
Regards,
Ted
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US 301 Bypass Improvements
from NC 43/48 (Benvenue Road) to SR 1836 (May Drive)
in Rocky Mount, Nash County
TIP Project No. U-3330
WBS 36596.1.1.1
SCREENING PROCESS FOR MERGER 01 APPLICABILITY
The following information is provided to satisfy the requirements of the Section 4041 Merger 01 Screening Process.
(http: //www. ncdot. orgldohlpreconstructlpelMERGEROIIPIDScreening. html)
Project Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch is continuing project development, environmental, and engineering studies for the
proposed US 301 Bypass Improvements from.NC 43/48 (Benvenue Road) to SR 1836 (May Drive) in
Rocky Mount, Nash County (Exhibit 1). Exhibit 1 shows the project vicinity and the project study area
including streams. Exhibit 2 (sheets 1-3) shows conceptual alternatives for the project. The project is
included in the NCDOT 2007-2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as Project Number U-
3330.
The purpose of the proposed improvements to US 301 Bypass is to improve travel and safety conditions
along this heavily traveled commercial corridor. The project study area is densely developed with
commercial uses. Existing businesses include restaurants, car dealerships, hotels, gas stations, and retail
shopping centers. This project is a component of the NC Strategic Highway Corridor Initiative and is
designated as an expressway, which is characterized by high mobility, no traffic signals, and partial
access control.
The proposed improvements would include widening the existing four-lane divided roadway to a six-lane
facility by adding one lane each-way to the outside of the existing lanes. NCDOT will also study
solutions to congestion by modifying the number and type of median breaks, and their spacing. It is also
proposed to replace the bridge over Stoney Creek with a longer structure to accommodate increasing
floodwaters and provide adequate access underneath the bridge for a greenway.
Design Concerns and Environmental Constraints
Streams and Rivers.
Three jurisdictional perennial streams (Stoney Creek, Goose Branch and an unnamed man-made
water feature) are located within the project limits.
- No waterbodies designated as HQW or ORW.
- No critical water-supply area or water-supply watersheds.
- Stony Creek is listed as a North Carolina §303(d) Impaired Water body in the Tar
Pamlico River Basin (2004 Integrated 305(b) and 303(d) Report), and has been listed as
being biologically impaired since 1998. Other issues associated with Stony Creek
include: replacing the existing bridge with a longer structure to accommodate floodwaters
and providing adequate access underneath the bridge for a greenway.
- Temporary construction-related impacts are anticipated at the existing crossings of
Stoney Creek and Goose Branch from widening the roadway.
US 301 Bypass Improvements fi
TIP Project No. U-3330
Screening Process for Merger 01 Applicability
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Stream relocation impacts are anticipated to the unnamed jurisdictional stream. This
stream parallels the US 301 Bypass along the west side for approximately 190 feet until it
crosses beneath US 301 Bypass through a culvert and empties into wetlands on the east
side of US 301 Bypass. Although man-made, this small perennial stream is considered
jurisdictional because of the hydrologic functions and aquatic habitat that have developed
since the creation of the channel 10-15 years ago. The tributary is considered perennial
(per NCDWQ) because of the number of minnows observed in the channel.
The proposed project is subject to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer rules with the
exception of the man-made perennial stream. Since this stream is not shown as a blue-
line on USGS mapping and does not appear on soils maps, Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer
rules do not apply.
Wetlands.
• There are seven wetlands present within the project study area. These wetlands are riverine with
the exception of one wetland, meaning their primary source of hydrology is through overbank
flooding of an adjacent stream. One wetland is considered an isolated wetland by USACE
because it lacks surface water connection to federal waters. Although this wetland is non-
jurisdictional for the USACE, it is subject to the NCDWQ Isolated Wetland rules. A USACE
jurisdictional Determination was received in January 2006.
Potential impacts to wetlands and riparian buffers can be minimized if the proposed road
widening occurs within the existing Right-of-Way and the use of mechanized clearing is
limited.
Endangered and Threatened Species.
• No suitable habitat for federally protected species: red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
or bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalusi).
No suitable habitat for the federally protected Tar spiny mussel (Elliptio steinstansana) and the
dwarf wedge mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon).
- No documented occurrences of these species within project study area or vicinity
- The USFWS had requested that a mussel survey for the Tar spiny mussel and the dwarf-
wedge mussel be conducted in Stony Creek 100 meter upstream and 400 meters
downstream of the project limits.
- NCDOT staff conducted the mussel survey on June 18, 2007 to assess habitat in the
project. The results of the survey concluded that due to the impacts of urbanization the
habitat is highly degraded and is not adequate to support either listed mussel species. The
biological conclusion was therefore No Effect.
Historic Properties.
• No structures in the immediate vicinity appear to be over 50 years old.
Human Environment Impacts.
• Social impacts (i.e., relocations, Environmental Justice, community cohesion, etc.) are unlikely.
0 Primary issue is maintenance of access and traffic flow during construction.
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Project Location
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Exhibit 1
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 27, 2006
Mr. Bruce R. Thompson, II
Parker, Poe, Adams, and Bernstein
PO Box 389
Raleigh, NC 27602
Dear Mr. Thompson:
The purpose of this letter. is to update the Division's letter dated July 13, 2006 describing the application
process for the proposed Wendell Falls Development, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and rights
that we believe exist with the Wendell Falls Development, LLC, and the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (DOT). Below we have described this information.
Understanding of the Facts
1) At present, there are no existing authorizations issued by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
that permit impacts to waters of the state or protected riparian buffers for this project. However,
DOT has performed, or proposes to perform, environmental mitigation related solely to the
estimated impacts located within the area of the proposed bridge and interchange. Wendell Falls
is responsible for any additional mitigation that may be required because of modifications to the
bridge and interchange.
2) Any application for construction by Wendell Falls Development (Wendell Falls) of an
interchange to US 64 will be included in the overall application for the Wendell Falls
development. The application will include all aspects of the project including the proposed
interchange, the proposed new road from the interchange through the development, and all
necessary components of the development that are required by applicable state statutes,
regulations, rules and policies to be included in DWQ permit applications. DWQ and USACE
have agreed that there will be two identification numbers contained on the permit - one for the
entire project and one for the bridge and interchange.
3) At present, Wendell Falls has an agreement with DOT (the "DOT Agreement") that authorizes it
to design, plan, permit, and construct an interchange on the US 64 Bypass on Right of Way
presently owned by DOT.
4) DOT has previously acquired all of the necessary Right of Way ("ROW") for the bridge and
interchange as currently proposed. All of the necessary ROW for any modifications to the bridge
and interchange and.for the remainder of the project will be acquired by Wendell Falls or DOT
prior to the submittal of an application for the 401 Certification.
NorthCarolina
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.orQ Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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July 27, 2006
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Roles, Responsibilities, and Rights of Wendell Falls
1) Wendell Falls Development will continue to hold preapplication meetings with the DWQ to
discuss the project, planning and design prior to submittal of a formal application, which will
enable permitting to occur more quickly.
2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, DENR shall allow Wendell Falls to be the sole
applicant for any necessary permits or certifications relating to the construction of the bridge and
interchange as well as the remainder of the project.
3) Wendell Falls shall also possess any and all rights and responsibilities pertaining solely to the
construction of the proposed bridge and interchange that have been previously granted by permit
or certification to DOT.
4) Without limiting the foregoing, to the extent that Wendell Falls would be required by DWQ or
applicable state statutes, rules, regulations or policies to perform mitigation for impacts
associated with the construction of the proposed bridge and interchange, Wendell Falls shall be
entitled to credit against any such requirement for mitigation that has been or will be performed
by DOT with respect to the proposed bridge and interchange (whether specifically for the bridge
and interchange or as part of a larger project or group of impacts).
5) Wendell Falls will be responsible for acquiring any remaining necessary environmental permits
and authorizations related to the proposed bridge and interchange. For such environmental
authorizations issued by the DWQ, Wendell Falls will follow the standard application and
construction processes, including:
a. applying for authorizations,
b. avoiding and minimizing impacts for the project as provided in applicable
state statutes, rules, regulations, and policies,
c. performing the mitigation required by DWQ for impacts related to the
proposed bridge and interchange, to the extent that DOT has not already
performed or will perform mitigation, and performing such additional
mitigation as may be required by applicable state statutes, rules
regulations and policies with respect to new impacts, if any, caused by
changes to the project design, if any, and the connecting road.
d. constructing the BMPs to protect water quality required in any 401 Water
Quality Certification or Neuse River Riparian Buffer Authorization that
may be issued by the DWQ,
e. Upon satisfactory completion of the interchange construction, notifying
DOT, in accordance with the DOT Agreement, of the project completion.
Mr. Bruce R. Thompson II
July 27, 2006
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6) Wendell Falls shall be entitled, as part of its application package, to use and rely on any
materials submitted by DOT that relate to the proposed bridge and interchange, including
without limitation any mitigation proposals, sedimentation and erosion control plans, and any
other plans and specifications.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Rights for DOT
1) DOT will participate in the environmental permitting process by providing access to materials
previously submitted to DWQ and UACAE, performing inspections, and being available to
respond to issues that may arise regarding design and environmental mitigation.
2) Upon satisfactory completion of the interchange construction, DOT will be responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the facilities implemented to protect water quality or otherwise
comply with applicable state statutes, rules, regulations or policies, including without limitation
all hydraulic structures, stormwater BMPs, and protected riparian buffers located in the DOT
right of way. Wendell Falls will no longer be responsible for such features.
3) In accordance with the DOT Agreement, if Wendell. Falls does not complete construction of the
project, DOT will execute on a performance bond.
We trust you will find the information will be sufficient to fulfill your needs. However, if you require
any additional information or have any questions, please contact me at 919-733-5083 x204.
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
cc: Paul Rawls, NCDWQ
Tom Reeder, NCDWQ
John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ
Ian McMillian, NCDWQ
Len Sanderson, NCDOT
Debbie Barbour, NCDOT
Greg Thorpe, NCDOT
Greg Ferguson, Mercury Development
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Ms. Donna L. Braun
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Three Commercial Place
Norfolk, Virginia 23510-9207
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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Subject: Docket No AB-290 (Sub-No. 266X)
Norfolk Southern Railway Company Abandonment
McDowell County
Dear Ms. Braun:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for abandonment of 3.5 miles of rail line in McDowell
County, North Carolina. Review of documents and site visit found that the rail line crossed two (2) unnamed
tributaries to Youngs Fork (Corpening Creek), which is classified as Class C waters. The Division of Water Quality
would consider both tributaries as State jurisdictional waters.
Please refer to the comments below:
1. At one location, wooden bridge supports are located in or adjacent to the stream. When removing these
bridge supports, care should be taken to minimize impacts to surface waters.
2. There should be no discharge of bridge material into surface waters. Strict adherence of the Corps of
Engineers guidelines for bridge demolition should be followed.
3. Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented prior
to any ground disturbing activities.
4. Disturbed areas should be stabilized through vegetation or other means as quickly as feasible to prevent
sedimentation impacts to water resources.
Thank you for this opportunity to comment on this rail line abandonment. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please call me at 828-296-4500,
Sincerely,,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Specialist
cc: Transportation Permitting Unit
Asheville Regional Office
None hCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX [phone]
Michael F. Easley, Gobemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
May 30, 2006
Clarence W. Coleman, P.E.
Federal Highway Administration
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1418
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This letter is in response to the Federal Highway Administration's issuance of, in the May 11, 2006
Federal Register, a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the
proposed Cape Fear Skyway from US 17 in Brunswick County to US 421 in the City of Wilmington,
New Hanover County, North Carolina. These comments provide information in accordance with
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
It is our understanding that this highway project is being planned by the North Carolina Turnpike
Authority (TA) in cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
Currently, highway projects developed under the authority of NCDOT are carried through the NEPA
and Section 404 processes through a combined Merger 01 Process. This Merger 01 Process provides
for a predictable and transparent method of coordination with all review agencies for project
planning, design and delivery of transportation projects in a timely manner. Since this project is
being planned and designed under the authority of the TA, it is unclear whether the Merger 01
process will be utilized. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) strongly recommends that the
TA utilize the Merger 01 Process to facilitate the development of the best transportation facility with
the least environmental impacts.
An important component of the Merger 0l Process is the development of a clear purpose and need
statement that is well supported by data. There are currently two bridges over the Cape Fear River in
Wilmington, with a third bridge soon to be finished. With three bridges providing movement from
east to west, we have yet to see any data supporting the need for a fourth bridge. The environmental
impact statement must clearly state and support the purpose and need for the project.
The Service is very concerned about the potential environmental impacts of this proposed project.
The project study corridor is comprised of large amounts of natural habitat including multiple types
of wetlands, streams, upland forest and other habitat types. This project has the potential for very
significant impacts to fish and wildlife resources. New location projects in undeveloped land can
have large negative effects on fish and wildlife habitat through direct habitat loss and fragmentation
of remaining habitat. The effects of habitat fragmentation usually extend well beyond the project
footprint and can lead to local extirpation of forest interior species and wildlife species which require
large home ranges or that travel extensive distances for all of part of their life history (e.g. black bear
(Ursus americanus)). Roads often act as physical barriers to wildlife movement and/or cause
significant wildlife mortality in the form of road killed animals. Habitat fragmentation also
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facilitates invasive and/or nonnative species colonization of fragmented lands. In addition to the
impacts of this project, we are concerned that the construction of a highway corridor through a
relatively undeveloped area would lead to secondary development and therefore indirect and
cumulative effects.
The NCDOT is involved in early efforts with the local Metropolitan Planning Organization and Rural
Planning Organization in Brunswick County to develop a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)
for the county. The Service plans to be involved during the development of the CTP with input
regarding, among other things, recommendations for avoiding and minimizing impacts to federally
threatened and endangered species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Due to
the recent intense development pressure in Brunswick County, the Service is very concerned with the
loss and fragmentation of habitat for federally listed species. The EIS should address the
development and findings of the CTP for Brunswick County as well as how the proposed Cape Fear
Skyway fits within that plan.
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act requires that all federal action agencies (or their
designated non-federal representatives), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action
federally authorized, funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued
existence of any federally-listed threatened or endangered species. A biological
assessment/evaluation may be prepared to fulfill the section 7(a)(2) requirement and will expedite the
consultation process. To assist you, a county-by-county list of federally protected species known to
occur in North Carolina and information on their life histories and habitats can be found on our web
page at http://nc-es.fws.gov/es/couniyfr.html .
Although the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database does not indicate any
known occurrences of listed species within the project study area, use of the NCNHP data should not
be substituted for actual field surveys since potential habitat for several listed species does occur
within and adjacent to the project study area. The NCNHP database only indicates the presence of
known occurrences of listed species and does not necessarily mean that such species are not present.
Surveys should be conducted in suitable habitat to determine presence or absence of the species.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely to
adversely affect) a listed species, you should notify this office with your determination, the results' of
your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects of the action on listed species,
including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects, before conducting any activities
that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed action will have no effect (i.e., no
beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on listed species, then you are not required to contact
our office for concurrence.
We reserve the right to review any federal permits that may be required for this project, at the public
notice stage. Therefore, it is important that resource agency coordination occur early in the planning
process in order to resolve any conflicts that may arise and minimize delays in project
implementation. We recommend that the EIS for this project include the following in sufficient
detail to facilitate a thorough review of the action:
1. A clearly defined and detailed purpose and need for the proposed project, supported by
tabular data, if available, and including a discussion of the project's independent utility;
2. A description of the proposed action with an analysis of all alternatives being considered;
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3. A description of the fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats, within the project impact
area that may be directly or indirectly affected;
4. The extent and acreage of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, that are to be impacted by
filling, dredging, clearing, ditching, or draining. Acres of wetland impact should be .
differentiated by habitat type based on the wetland classification scheme of the National
Wetlands Inventory (NWI). Wetland boundaries should be determined by using the 1987
Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and verified by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers;
5. The anticipated environmental impacts, both temporary and permanent, that would be likely
.to occur as a direct result of the proposed project. The assessment should also include the
extent to which the proposed project would result in indirect and cumulative effects to natural
resources;
6. Design features and construction techniques which would be employed to avoid or minimize
impacts to fish and wildlife resources, both direct and indirect, and including fragmentation
and direct loss of habitat;
7. Design features, construction techniques, or any other mitigation measures which would be
employed at wetland crossings and stream channel relocations to avoid or minimize impacts
to waters of the US; and,
8. If unavoidable wetland or stream impacts are proposed, project planning should include a
compensatory mitigation plan for offsetting the unavoidable impacts. .
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please continue to advise us
during the progression of the planning process, including your official determination of the impacts
of this project. If you have any questions regarding our response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at
[phone], ext. 32.
Pete Be>fi, iin
Ecological Services Supervisor
cc: Dave Timpy, USACE, Wilmington, NC
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC
Jeff Weller, USFWS, RO, Atlanta, GA
Ethel Smith, OEPC, Washington, D.C.
Permit Class '7?6Ln
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Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Permit Number
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Issued to H.' Coleman Burgess and William Case, 116 Rice Hope Run, Belville, NC 28451
Authorizing development in Brunswick County at the Brunswick River, 120 Rice Hope Run,
Belville ; as requested in the permittee's application dated 7/6/06, including; the
attached workplan drawings _(6), 1 dated revised 8/11/06 and 5 dated 7/26/06
This permit, issued on December 22,. 2006 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Docking Facility
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes only the docks, piers, and other structures and
uses located in or over the water that are expressly and specifically set forth in the permit application.
No other structure, whether floating or stationary, shall become a permanent part of this expanded
docking facility without permit modification. No non-water dependent uses of structures shall be
conducted on, in or over public trust waters without permit modification. .
2) No sewage, whether treated or untreated, shall be discharged at any time from any boats using the
docking facility. Any sewage discharge at the docking facility shall be considered a violation of this
permit for which the permittee is responsible. This prohibition shall be applied and enforced throughout
the entire existence of the permitted structure.
(See attached sheet for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing
date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or
continuance as the case may be.
This permit must be accessible on-site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Wv??Tharles ones, Director
ision of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
December 31, 2009
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signature of Permittee
H. Coleman Burgess and William Case Permit 9215-06
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
3) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable
waters at or adjacent to the authorized work.
4) The permittee shall maintain the authorized work in good condition and in conformance with the terms
and conditions. of this permit. The permittee is not relieved of this requirement if he abandons the
permitted activity without having it transferred to a third party.
5) This permit does not. authorize the interference with any. existing or proposed Federal project, and the
permittee shall not be entitled. to compensation for damage :to the authorized structure or work, or injury
which may be caused from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public
interest.
6) The permittee shall install and maintain at his expense any signal lights or. signals prescribed by the U.S.
Coast Guard, through regulation or otherwise, on the authorized facilities. At a minimum, permanent
reflectors shall be attached to the structure in order to make it more visible during hours of darkness or
inclement weather.
7) This, permit authorizes two new boat slips, resulting in a total of four slips at the authorized facility.
General
8) The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the
removal, relocation, or other alteration of the structure or work authorized by this permit, or if in the
opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause
unreasonable obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee shall be required,
upon due notice, from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate or alter the structural work or
obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States or the state of North Carolina. No
claim shall be made against the United States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such
removal or alteration.
9) No vegetated wetlands or open water areas shall be excavated or filled, even temporarily, without permit
modification.
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required.
NOTE: Future development of the permittee's property may require a modification of this permit.
Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of any
such activity for this determination. The permittee is further advised that many non-water
dependent activities are not authorized within 30 feet of the normal water level.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Quality has authorized the proposed project under General Water
Quality Certification No. 3400 (DWQ Project No. 061352), which was issued on 8/29/06.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the proposed project under General Permit No.
197800056 (COE Action Id. No. 200640496), which was issued on 9/25/06.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. SAW-2007-776-082 County: Sampson USGS Quad: Garland
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner / Authorized Agent: NC Department of Transportation: Highway Division 3
Address: Attn: Mr. H. Allen Pope, Division Engineer
124 Division Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Telephone No.: 910-251-5724
Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): The project area (Project No. 3.208211) is
located at an existing road crossiniz, NCSR 1200 (Helltown Road), of an unnamed tributary to the South River,
west of the Town of Garland, North Carolina.
Description of projects area and activity: Excavation of and discharge of fill material into iurisdictional waters for
the purpose of replacing an existing (and failing) 24" RCP with a 48" CMP to alleviate safety hazards. Permanent
impacts to iurisdictional waters total 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary.
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
? Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number:
Nationwide Permit Number: 3
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
conditions and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the
permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification is valid until the NWP is modified, reissued, or revoked. All of the existing NWPs are scheduled to be modified,
reissued, or revoked prior to March 18, 2007. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to the NWPs. We will issue a
public notice when the NWPs are reissued. Furthermore, if you commence or are under contract to commence this activity before the
date that the relevant nationwide permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve (12) months from the date of the modification or
revocation of the NWP to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of this nationwide permit. If, prior to the
expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid
until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all new and/or modified terms and conditions. The District
Engineer may, at any time, exercise his discretionary authority to modify, suspend, or revoke a case specific activity's authorization
under any NWP.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA),
prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management in Wilmington, NC, at [phone].
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal,
State or local approvals/permits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory
program, please contact Jennifer Frye at 910-251-4923.
Corps Regulatory Official Date: 03/01/2007
Expiration Date of Verification: 03/18/2007
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Determination of Jurisdiction:
A. ? Based on preliminary information, there appear to be waters of the US including wetlands within the above described project
area. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process
(Reference 33 CFR Part 331).
B. ? There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
C. ® There are waters of the US and/or wetlands within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,
this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
D. ? The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference
jurisdictional determination issued . Action ID
Basis for Determination
The project area includes a waterbody that exhibits perennial flow and an Ordinary High Water Mark as indicated by
changes in soil characteristics, absences of terrestrial vegetation, defined bed/bank, and is a tributary to the South River, a
Navigable Water of the United States. This determination is based on information submitted by NCDOT Highway Division 3
on 2/23/2007.
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so,
please complete the attached customer Satisfaction Survey or visit hn://www.saw.usace.gM.mil/WETLANDS/index.html to
complete the survey online.
Copy Furnished:
Mr. Ken Averitte, DENR-DWQ, FRO, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Mr. Mason Herndon, DOT Division Office, Highway Division 3,124 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
Mr. John Hennessy, DENR-DWQ, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Parkview Building, Raleigh, NC 27604
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Action ID Number:SAW-2007-776-082 County:Sampson
Permittee: NC Department of Transportation: Highway Division 3
Date Permit Issued: 3/1/2007
Project Manager: Jennifer Frye
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit,
sign this certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
POST OFFICE BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit you are subject to permit suspension,
modification, or revocation.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in
accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee
Date
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
pF W ATFq William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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C j r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 21, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT
Morton R. Bergen
Registered Agent for Servco Realty Corporation
133 Hillsboro St.
Oxford, North Carolina 27565
Subject: Notice of Violation
Notice of Enforcement Recommendation
NBRRO 03-228
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Offic( c f? ? WQ) revisited a violation within the Rollingwood Subdivision in
Grans L.jL. ........_, . _ ubdivision was previously visited on August 22, 2002 and on
')AA) by staff of the DWQ. A Notice of Violation was written on October 22, 2002 for
NOV ROUTING SLIP During these site visits, the investigators took
respective stream impacts and riparian buffer
1)Type of Violation (pick one): Class C Nutrient Sensitive Waters in the Tar-
Illegal discharge -(discharge)
Oil spill -(oil spill)
Inspection of minor source _(inspectmin)
Inspection of major source. (inspectmaj) removed and diverted, including 97 linear feet
Pretreatment -(pretreat) e) impacts from fill material was observed and
Wetland -(wetland) stream, short circuiting the buffer zone. (Note:
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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October 21, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Morton R. Bergen
Registered Agent for Servco Realty Corporation
133 Hillsboro St.
Oxford, North Carolina 27565

Subject: Notice of Violation
Notice of Enforcement Recommendation
NBRRO 03-228
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Granville County, North Carolina
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Gram t,L,? ?....--, . subdivision was previously visited on August 22, 2002 and on
September 26, 2002 by staff of the DWQ. A Notice of Violation was written on October 22, 2002 for
these violations and the violations were never resolved. During these site visits, the investigators took
photographs, measurements, and made observations of the respective stream impacts and riparian buffer
impacts along an unnamed tributary to Fishing Creek, a Class C Nutrient Sensitive Waters in the Tar-
Pamlico River Basin.
Approximately, 352 linear feet of stream has been removed and diverted, including 97 linear feet
of stream that has been piped. Riparian Zone (stream-side) impacts from fill material was observed and
direct stormwater discharge was noted,along the impacted stream, short circuiting the buffer zone. (Note:
Diffuse stormwater flow is a requirement in the Riparian Buffer Rules).
A DWQ file review confurns that impacts to the stream and riparian zone had occurred prior to
the submission of a Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) or any authorization, permit or 401 Water
Quality Certification from the DWQ. As a result of the site inspections and file review, the following
violations are noted: 1) failure to properly secure a 401 Water Quality Certification; 2) Riparian Buffer
Zone violations; and 3) Removal of best usage.
Violation 1. 401 Water Quality Certification
A DWQ site visit and file review confirmed that approximately 352 linear feet of stream (which
includes 97 feet of piped stream) had been removed and diverted prior to the proper securing of a
Nationwide Permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), also the USACOE has
not authorized use of a Nationwide Permit for this activity or has notification been provided by the
USACOE for this activity. Additionally, the review confirmed that a Pre-construction Notification had
not been received by DWQ for this project and a 401 Water Quality Certification had not been issued, nor
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center phone [phone] Customer Service
Water Quality Section Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 facsimile [phone] 1-800-623-7748 c .. 441
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is the activity covered by a General 401 Water Quality Certification. A 401 Water Quality Certification is
required for the above-mentioned impacts pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
Violation 2: Riparian Buffer Rule
The Tar-Pamlico R iver B asin is s ubj ect to riparian (streamside) b uffer r ules. The purpose of
these Rules is to protect and preserve riparian buffers in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin, such that riparian
communities may maintain their nutrient removal functions to waters that are nutrient sensitive. This Rule
applies to the 50-foot wide riparian buffers directly adjacent to surface waters (intermittent streams,
perennial streams, lakes, ponds, and estuaries). The protected riparian buffer has two zones as follows: (a)
Zone 1 [measured from stream bank landward for 30 feet] shall consist of a vegetated area that is
undisturbed except for uses provided for in Subparagraph (6) of 15A NCAC 2B .0259 and (b) Zone 2
[the outer 20 feet, landward from the outer 30 foot edge of zone I ] shall consist of stable vegetated area
that is undisturbed except for activities and uses provided for in Subparagraphs (4) and (6) of 15A
NCAC 2B.0259.
A DWQ file review was performed and confirmed that there was not a PCN received for this
project. Also, no request, or a DWQ practical alternative determination, variance or authorization had
been issued for the impacts to the riparian zone. As a result the following riparian buffer rule violations
are noted:
Tar-Pamlico River Buffer Rule 15A NCAC 2B.0259
Deposition of fill, grading and excavation has occurred in the riparian zone, a violation of the
requirement that Zone I and Zone II consist of stable, vegetated area that is undisturbed except for
activities and uses provided for in Item (6) of the Rule. Further, notification was not provided to DWQ
prior to the riparian zone impacts and no Variance or Practical Alternative Request was received prior to
the Riparian Zone impacts, for the respective excavation and the deposition of fill.
Violation 3: Preclusion of Best Usage
A DWQ site visit and file review confirmed that approximately 352 linear feet of stream impacts
occurred to an unnamed tributary to Fishing Creek. these impacts occurred prior to the proper securing of
a Permit from the USACOE and a 401 Water Quality Certification from DWQ. The impacts resulted in
the removal of the respective stream bed substrate, and the channel footprint. These impacts have resulted
in a stream standard violation. Specifically, 15A NCAC 2B .0211 (2) states that the preclusion of best
usage, which include aquatic life propagation, biological integrity, wildlife, and secondary recreation, and
agriculture represent a water quality standard violation.
This Office requires that violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. Also please note,
these violations and any future violations are subject to civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per
day for each violation. This Office requests that you respond to this letter, in writing, within 20 days of
receipt of this Notice. Your response should address the following items:
1 Please explain why these violations have not been resolved.
2 Please explain why no authorization was sought for these impacts.

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3 Please provide a map that exactly details the number of linear feet of stream impacts. This should
include information detailing the amount (linear feet) of stream impact and the materials used to back
fill the stream. You should also indicate the amount of streamside buffer impacts (area) in your
response.
4 If you believe that the impacts to above mentioned stream and riparian zone cannot be resolved,
please explain why. This explanation must accompany a Pre-Construction Notification form
(attached). This explanation and form are necessary for a DWQ review of an after-the-fact
Authorization request for the modified stream and riparian buffer zone impacts. (Note: after review
of your response and the respective application it may be determined/required that you secure a
variance and/or that restoration/mitigation (stream, riparian zone and stormwater management) may
be required to address the unauthorized impacts.)
Please submit a Restoration Plan along with the Pre-Construction Notification form to the
401/WetlandsUnit - Central Office (2321 Crabtree Blvd., Parkview Building, Raleigh, NC 27604-
2260) for our review. This Plan must include the final Planting Plan and Physical Monitoring Plan.
In this plan you should; 1) provide/create a 2:1 slope for the stream banks (both sides of the stream),
2) the stream bank and the riparian zone is required to be stabilized and planted with woody
vegetation, and 3) you should specifically address the location of the riparian area to be restored and
how you can insure that future impacts to stream and the riparian zone will not occur.
Riparian zone Planting plan - It i s required that a p lanting p Ian b e developed
such that, a t 1 east two native tree species b e planted a t a density sufficient to
provide 320 trees per acre at maturity. This density can be achieved by planting
approximately 436 (10x10 feet spacing) to 681 (8x8 feet spacing) trees per acre.
Please see the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration (January
2001) for assistance in developing your plan. Your plan must include the types
of native woody vegetation selected, methodology of planting, and site map
indicating the location of the plantings.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation
for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any
future/continued violations that may be encountered. Also, your above-mentioned response to this
correspondence will be considered in this process. Should you have any questions regarding these
matters, please contact Deborah Edwards or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Kennet Schuster
WQ Regional Supervisor
cc: Central 401/Wetlands Unit- Danny Smith
DWQ Non-Discharge Compliance- Linda Forehand
US Army Corps of Engineers - Raleigh Field Office
Larry P. Thomas, City of Oxford, PO Box 1307, Oxford, NC 27565
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
February 8, 2006
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
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Subject: Conservation Plan for the Broad River Greenway Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis
naniflora) Conservation Area, Cleveland County, North Carolina
As requested by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), we have reviewed
the subject Conservation Plan (Plan) and are providing the following comments in accordance
with the provisions of section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531-1543).
We commend the NCDOT for purchasing this important parcel of land for the conservation of
the federally threatened dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora) and for working
collaboratively with a number of partners, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to
develop this Plan. After reviewing the Plan, we believe our concerns with earlier draft
documents have been addressed and that the measures provided in the Plan should serve to
protect this particular site and provide valuable monitoring information about dwarf-flowered
heartleaf. One area of ongoing concern is addressed in Section 3.6 of the Plan--"Modification of
Land Uses." Given that we have already had one proposal for developing a communications
tower site on the conservation area, we would like to stress the importance of strict adherence to
this section of the Plan. This area is for the conservation of a federally listed species, and any
new uses should be minimally invasive and in keeping with the overall goal of the Plan.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments and look forward to hearing from you
about the formation of the Advisory Committee described in Section 3.4 of the Plan. If you have
questions about these comments, please contact Ms. Marella Buncick of our staff at
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828/258-3939, Ext. 237. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-02-163.
Si cerely,
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Dennis Herman, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, Natural
Environment Unit, Biological Surveys Group, 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1598
Ms. Marla J. Chambers, Western NCDOT Permit Coordinator, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, 4614 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road, Suite M, Charlotte, NC 28227
Mr. Steve Lund, Asheville Regulatory Field Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 151 Patton
Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Mr. Brian Wrenn, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Central Office, 2321 Crabtree
Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, NC 27604

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 5, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Secretary Lyndo Tippett
FROM: Kimberly D. Hinton
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Senior Public Hearing O cer
Human Environment Unit
RE: Notice of a Public Meeting on Transportation Improvements to the Intersection
of US 74 Business and Old Wire Road (SR 1319/1152)
Division 8 Project, Scotland County
The following Notice is furnished for your information:
Division 8 This project proposes to install directional leftovers on US 74 Business at the
intersection of Old Wire Road to enhance safety.
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Attachment
cc: Mr. G. R. Kindley, Board of Transportation Member - Division 8
Mr. Steve Varnedoe,. P.E.
Mr. J. B. Williamson, Jr.
Ms. Deborah M. Barbour, P.E.
Mr. C. W. Leggett, P.E.
Mr. Majed Al-Ghandour, P.E.
Mr. Bill Rosser
Mr. Greg Thorpe
Mr. Rob Hanson, P.E.
Ms. Teresa Hart, P.E.
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E.
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E.
Mr. J. Victor Barbour, P.E.
Mr. Kevin Lacy, P.E.
Ms. Sharon Lipscomb
Ms. Tammy Denning
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT UNIT
1583 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1583
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.N000T.ORG
LOCATION:
PARKER LINCOLN BLDG
2728 CAPITAL BLVD
RALEIGH NC
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING ON
PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
INTERSECTION OF US 74 AND OLD WIRE ROAD (SR 1319/1152)
Division 8 Project
Scotland County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold the above
Public Meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 in the Laurel Hill Community Center,
14940 Church Street, Laurel Hill, 28351. NCDOT will host an open house for
citizens and local officials from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come talk one on one with the
Project Team. Interested individuals may attend at their convenience during the
above stated hours. A formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.
NCDOT proposes to install directional leftovers on US 74 at the intersection of Old
Wire Road (SR 1319/1152) to enhance safety. Motorists. travelling northbound on
Old Wire Road will not be able to make left turns onto US 74 or to cross US 74 to
continue on Old Wire Road. Motorists will need to turn right onto US 74, then
make a U-turn at the median crossover or at the intersection of NC 144 and US
74. Motorists traveling westbound on US 74 will continue to turn left onto Old
Wire Road.
Representatives from NCDOT will be available to provide information, answer
questions, and accept written comments from the public about the proposed
project. Additional materials may be submitted until April 4, 2007.
For more information or to submit comments, contact Kevin R. Hedrick, PE, at
[phone], via email at krhedrick(cD-dot.state. nc.us, by fax at [phone]
or write to:
Kevin R. Hedrick, PE
District Engineer
NCDOT-Division of Highways
219 Clemmer Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting.
Anyone requiring special services should contact Mr. Hedrick as early as
possible so that arrangements can be made.
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IN REPLY REFER To:
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June 18, 2007
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
John Hennessy
NC Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Dear Mr. Hennessy:
NATIONAL
PARK
SERVICE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be initiating an Environmental Assessment process
to analyze alternatives that would provide for improved visitor services at the Oconaluftee area of
the Park in Swain County, North Carolina. The purpose of this project is to better meet visitor
needs at Oconaluftee and to tell the Park's cultural history by providing expanded facilities. We
have a tentative schedule for this project so as to address facility improvements and visitor needs
with construction expected to begin by the fall of 2009. This would coincide with the 75th
Anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The proposed project site is adjacent to the existing Oconaluftee Visitor Center which was
constructed between 1937 and 1941. It is considered by the Park to be eligible for listing on the
National Register of Historic Places. Currently, the facility serves as one of two gateway visitor
centers for the Park and is the only one located in North Carolina, serving approximately 350,000
visitors a year. The current facility was never designed to be a visitor center, and its early
functions included a Ranger Station and a Federal Magistrates Court. The current space
allocated within the structure for meeting basic visitor service needs is only 1,100 square feet.
Functions that are carried out include: parkwide orientation, visitor education, Great Smoky
Mountains Association sales, backcountry registration, and restroom accommodations. The
proposed building design would provide 7,900 square feet for visitor services that include:
restrooms, museum space, information desk, and a sales area. The existing visitor center building
would remain for continued administrative use. Entire design and construction costs for the
project would be paid for by donations from the Park's cooperating association and friends
organization.
As part of the environmental assessment, the Park will be conducting archeological
investigations on the site during the month of July. A public open house meeting will be held
Thursday, July 19, 2007, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Cherokee
North Carolina. The environmental assessment document will be ready for public review and
comment during the fall of 2007.
United States Department of the Interior
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Should you have any questions regarding the planning process, feel free to contact Ben Dieterle,
Project Manager, at [phone]. Your continued interest in the programs of the National
Park Service is appreciated.
Sincerely,
r??Dale A. Ditmanson
Superintendent