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Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor May 28, 1991 George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary y Director
Dr. L. R. Goode, Manager
Program and Policy Branch
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25261
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Goode:
Subject: Proposed Fill in Headwaters or Isolated Wetlands
Road construction, Hwy. 70, TIP# R-611
Alamance County
Upon review of your request for Water Quality Certification
to place fill material in less than one acre of wetlands for road
construction, we have determined that the proposed fill can be
covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2176 issued
November 4, 1987. A copy of the General Certification is
attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for
coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 26.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney
at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
GTE:JD
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regional Office
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files REGIONALOFFICES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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GENERAL CERTIFICATION
THIS GENERAL CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with
the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and
95-217 of the United States and subject to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management Regulations in
15NCAC2H, Section .0500 for the discharge of fill material
to navigable waters or adjacent wetlands areap, which are
above the headwaters or to wetland areas that,are not a part
of the surface tributary system to interstate waters or
navigable waters of the United States (i.e. isolated
wetlands) as described in 33 CFR 330.5(a) (26) of the Corps
of Engineers' regulations. The category of activities shall
include any fill activity in these-'headwaters and isolated
wetlands areas where the activity does not result in the
loss or substantial modification of 10 acres or more of
waters of the United States, including wetlands.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the
specified category of activity will not violate Sections
301,:302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and
95-217 if conducted in accordance with the conditions
hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Proposed fill or substantial modification of 1 to
10 acres of such waters, including wetlands,
requires a written concurrence from the Division
of Environmental Management. Activities involving
less than one acre do not require written
concurrence.
2. Excluded from this General Certification are
discharges of fill in waters classified WS I, II,
or III (public water supplies) and SA (shellfish
waters). This exclusion also applies to fill in
wetlands adjacent to these waters. Discharge
proposed for these waters or wetlands must be
considered for certification on a case-by-case
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3. That the discharge will ..consist of suitable
material free from toxic pollutants in other than
trace quantities;
4. That established erosion control practices are
utilized to prevent excessive increases in
turbidity and settleable solids concentrations in
the water body as a result of the discharge;
5. That the discharge of fill material shall be in
accordance with the conditions and management
practices specified by the Corps of Engineers in
33 CFR 330.5 and 330.6 for nationwide permit
number 26.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions
herein set forth by a specific fill project shall result in
revocation of this Certification for the project.
The Director of the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management may require submission of.a formal.
application for certification for any project in this
category of activity, if it is determined that the project
is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water
quality or degrade the waters so that existing uses are
precluded.
Public Hearings may be held for specific applications
or group of applications prior to Certification if deemed in
the public's best interest by the Director of the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
This the Jr day of
DIVISION 'OED ENVI 7PENTA MANAGEMENT
By R. Paul Wilms, Director
WQC .# 2176
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
April 16, 1991
Action ID No. 199101692, Nationwide Permit No. 26, and General
Permit No. CESAW-C081-N-0031
Dr. L. R. Goode, Manager
Program and Policy Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina
RECEI ED
APR ? 3 1991

Reference your application of April 5, 1991, for Department of the Army ,0'3`
authorization to place fill material in waters/wetlands of the Haw River (Site
1) and Cox's Pond and headwater wetlands (Sites 2 and 3) associated with the
relocation of U.S Highway 70, north of Haw River, Pamance County, North
Carolina. "iAln 1,
Dear Dr. Goode:

On January 1, 1987, we renewed general permit No. CESAW-C082-N-000-0031
(enclosed), that authorizes the placement of fill material associated with the
construction, repair, or replacement of bridges across navigable waters and
waters of the United States in North Carolina, including cofferdams,
abutments, foundation seals, piers, temporary construction and access fills,
approach fills, detour fills, and box culvert installation, as part of work
conducted by or in full compliance with the standards and specifications of
the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Your proposed work,
at Site 1, is authorized if you can comply with all permit conditions. Please
read the enclosed permit to prevent an unintentional violation of Federal law.
As this Department of the Army general permit does not relieve you of the
responsibility to obtain any other required approvals, you should contact ,
appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330, published in the Federal Register
on November 13, 1986, lists nationwide permits. Authorization was provided
for discharges of dredged or fill material into non-tidal rivers, streams, and
their lakes and impoundments, including adjacent wetlands, that are located
above the headwaters and other non-tidal waters of the United States,
including adjacent wetlands, that are not a part of a surface tributary system
to interstate waters or navigable waters of the United States. This general
authorization is valid only for work that causes the loss or substantial
adverse modification of less than an acre of wetlands. Your work, at Sites 2
of Transportation
27611-5201

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and 3, is authorized by nationwide permit, provided it is accomplished in
strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. The nationwide permit does
not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required State or local
approval.
This verification will be valid until the nationwide permit is modified,
reissued, or revoked. All nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified,
r reissued, or revoked prior to January 13, 1992. It is incumbent upon you to
remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public
notice announcing changes when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence or
are under contract to commence this activity before the date the nationwide
permit is modified or revoked, you will have 12 months from the date of the
modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present terms
and conditions of this nationwide permit.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. John Thomas, Regulatory
Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
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?Chie, Regulatory Branch
Enclosures
Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of
Environment Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687

CONDITIONS
a. Any discharge of dredged or fill material will not occur in the
proximity of a public water supply.
b. The activity will not jeopardize a threatened or endangered species as
identified under the Endangered Species Act, or destroy or adversely modify
the critical habitat of such species.
C. The activity will not significantly disrupt the movement of those
species of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody.
d. Any discharge of dredged or fill material will consist of suitable
material free from toxic pollutants.
e. Any structure or fill will be properly maintained.
f. An individual state water quality certification must be obtained or
waived. Conditions of certification will be considered to be special
conditions of the Federal nationwide permit. Please contact Mr. John Dorney,
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, telephone [phone].
g. The following management practices will be followed to the maximum
extent practicable:
(1) Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United
States will be avoided or minimized through the use of other practical
alternatives.
avoided(2) Discharges in spawning areas during spawning seasons will be
.
(3) Discharges will not restrict or impede the movement of aquatic
species indigenous to the waters or the passage of normal or expected high
flows or cause the relocation of the waters.
(4) If the discharge creates an impoundment of water, adverse impacts
on the aquatic system caused by the accelerated passage of water and/or the
restriction of its flow will be minimized.
(5) Discharge in wetland areas will be avoided.
(6) Heavy equipment working in wetlands will be placed on mats.
avoided(7) Discharges into breeding areas for migratory waterfowl will be
.
(8) All temporary fills will be removed in their entirety.
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
ALAMANCE COUNTY
PROJECT 8.1470201 (R-611)
U.S. 70, HAW RIVER BYPASS
SHEET 2 OF 9 OCT. 1989
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P. 0. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
April 4, 1991
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT; Alamance County, US 70 relocation to by-pass Town
of Haw River, State Project no. 8.1470201, TIPS R-
611.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation intends
to relocate a section of US 70 from SR 1725 (Quarry Road) to
the intersection of NC 49 to create a by-pass of the town of
Haw River in Alamance County.
A survey by a NCDOT staff biologist and coordination
with a staff biologist from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
identified 3 sites in the project area as being wetlands
under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Corps (see enclosed
permit drawings). Two of the sites (Sites 2 and 3) were
determined to meet the criteria fora Section 404 Nationwide
26 Permit for fill in wetlands occurring above head waters.
It is anticipated that the third site (Site 1) can be
authorized under a Bridge General Permit. Application is
hereby made for the appropriate Department of Army permit as
indicated above. Although no mitigation is required by a
Bridge General Permit, NCDOT proposes to debit the company
Swamp Mitigation Bank on a 1:1 basis. It should be noted
that wetlands losses at this site have been cut in half
relative to the losses originally anticipated in the
EA/FONSI. No mitigation is proposed for Sites 2 and 3.
An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer
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Attached is a permit application and drawings depicting
proposed work. By copy of this letter, we are also
requesting that Section 401 Water Quality Certification be
issued by the N.C. Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development. It is anticipated that this
construction may be authorized under a Water Quality General
Certification.
If you require any additional information, please
contact Doug Huggett at [phone].
Sincerely,
L.R. Goode, PhD, PE
Director, Programs,
DVH
Policy and Budget
cc: Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Design Services
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
AMr. Dennis Pipkin, PE, Environmental Unit
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. J.W. Watkins, P.E., Division 7 Engineer
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WETLAND MITIGATION SITE SUCCESS FORM
• APPLICANT/PROJECT NAME :
NC DOT US 70
• DEM #: WQC#: MAP #:
91005 2176
• COUNTY:.
Alamance
• LOCATION OF MITIGATION SITE (LAT. AND LONG.)
• DIRECTIONS TO MITIGATION SITE:
Company Swamp
• ACREAGE AND TYPE OF WETLAND IMPACTED:
0.96
• ACREAGE AND TYPE OF WETLAND MITIGATED:
0.96---Company Swamp
• DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION(IN FILE):
none
• DESCRIPTION OF VEGETATION(IN FILE):
none
• SUCCESS CRITERIA STATED(if any):
none
• WHAT IS THE PROJECT STATUS?(mark one):
RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, CREATION, PRESERVATION
• MONITORING PLAN:
none
• WHICH REGULATORY AGENCIES ARE INVOLVED?:
DEM, COE
• TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT(mark the ones that apply):.
RURAL, URBAN, PUBLIC, PRIVATE
FIELD INFORMATION
• DESCRIPTION OF VEGETATION(AT SITE):
• SURFACE WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS:
• SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER RELATIONSHIPS:
• HAVE MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS BEEN MET?:
0 DESCRIPTION OF SOIL SAMPLE TAKEN:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
April 23, 1991
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: John Dorney
THROUGH: M. Steven Mauney
FROM: Eric Galamb C
SUBJECT: 401 Certification
US 70 Relocation
Alamance County
A site inspection of the subject project was made on
April 22, 1991. The DOT proposes to mitigate 0.96 acres on
a 1:1 basis for site 1. There is no mitigation proposed for
sites 2 and 3. Mitigation should occur for the entire
project, not one (1) site only.
While walking from site 1 to site 2, numerous permanent
stream crossings were observed. The associated wetlands
with these streams was not identified.
It is felt that the road positioning at site 2 should
be changed. If the road is moved approximately 300 feet
north of the proposed location, no wetlands would be
impacted. This pond is approximately 3 acres in size.
Canadian geese were observed on the pond. The pond is
acting as a good nutrient/sediment sink. The area north of
the pond is in pasture. The relocation of the road at this
site would save DOT money because they would not need to
build 2 bridges. In addition, it is felt that several
impacts would be avoided to this pond, in a nutrient
sensitive watershed.
Site 3 was not evaluated.
The WSRO recommends that site 2 be relocated out of the
pond. If DOT is unwilling, the WSRO recommends mitigation
at 2:1.
Attachment
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WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORKSHEET
Project No.
Location
River
Evaluator Ic
or description_(A S 70 (-e- ocu
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Agency and address DAM li/s O
Date and time evaluated 7rl 22 2
Major Wetland Type
Approximate size of wetland system Z acres
Approximate extent of wetlands in area acres
within miles
Three most dominant plant species (in order): lex-Ir
Soil Series
Hydrologic
Direct
(if known)
nearest permanent stream
W //ow?
indicators
hydrologic connection? (circle one) YES O
Existing Conditions
Drainage OO
Disturbance /101
Restoration potential y&eiA"
Does site provide habitat for endangered or threatened
species? If yes, then score equals 100%. State reasons for
exceptional status.
. Item No.
I. Location/Landscape Score (circle one)
1 Natural area buffer 5
2 Sensitive watershed 5 0
II. Ecological Values
3 Special ecological attributes 5 W
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4 Dispersal corridor system d 0
5 Wildlife 5 3 0
6 Aquatic life 5 3 0
7 Water storage 5 /9 1 0
8 Streambank stabilization 5 3 © 0
9 Removal sediment/toxicant 5 3Q 1 0
10 Removal/transform nutrients 5 83 1 0
11 Groundwater recharge/discharge 5 3 Q 0
III. Human Values
12 Outdoor recreation/education 5 3 1
13 Commercial value 5 3 1 0
Total score'
Percent score
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(out of a total' of 65 points)
Site description and notes:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
April 4, 1991
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
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SUBJECT; Alamance County, US 70 relocation to by-pass Town
of Haw River, State Project no. 8.1470201 TIP# R-
611.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation intends
to relocate a section of US 70 from SR 1725 (Quarry Road) to
the intersection of-NC 49 to create a by-pass:of the town of
Haw River in Alamance County.
A survey by a NCDOT staff biologist and coordination
with a staff biologist from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
identified 3 sites in the project area as being wetlands
under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Corps (see enclosed
permit drawings). Two of the sites (Sites 2 and 3) were
determined to meet the criteria for a Section 404 Nationwide
26 Permit for fill in wetlands occurring above head waters.
It is anticipated that the third site (Site 1) can be
authorized under a Bridge General Permit. Application is
hereby made for the appropriate Department of Army permit as
indicated above. Although no mitigation is required by a
Bridge General Permit, NCDOT proposes to debit the Company
Swamp Mitigation Bank on a 1:1 basis. It should be noted
that wetlands losses at this site have been cut in half
relative to the losses originally anticipated in the
EA/FONSI. No mitigation is proposed for Sites 2 and 3.
An Equal Opportunity lAffirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
April 23, 1991 " >
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TO : John Dorney
THROUGH: M. Steven Mauney
FROM: Eric Galamb
SUBJECT: 401 Certification
US 70 Relocation
Alamance County
A site inspection of the subject project was made on
April 22, 1991. The DOT proposes to mitigate 0.96 acres on
a 1:1 basis for site 1. There is no mitigation proposed for
sites 2 and 3. Mitigation should occur for the entire
project, not one (1) site only.
While walking from site 1 to site 2, numerous permanent
stream crossings were observed. The associated wetlands
with these streams was not identified.
It is felt that the road positioning at site 2 should
be changed. If the road is moved approximately 300 feet
north of the proposed location, no wetlands would be
impacted. This pond is approximately 3 acres in size.
Canadian geese were observed on the pond. The pond is
acting as a good nutrient/sediment sink. The area north of
the pond is in pasture. The relocation of the road at this
site would save DOT money because they would not need to
build 2 bridges. In addition, it is felt that several
impacts would be avoided to this pond, in a nutrient
sensitive watershed.
Site 3 was not evaluated.
The WSRO recommends that site 2 be relocated out of the
pond. If DOT is unwilling, the WSRO recommends mitigation
at 2:1.
Attachment
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cc: WSRO
WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORKSHEET
Project No. or description (As 70 ?elp????, -- ?tTt
Location
River
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sin and nearest permanent stream
Evaluator 6YI'L C /C4l
Agency and address DC4 - II/-6 p
Date and time evaluated 7r? z2
Major Wetland Type
Approximate size of wetland system 2 Y7- acres
Approximate extent of wetlands in area acres
within --miles
Three most dominant plant species (in order):
Soil Series
Hydrologic
Direct
(if known)

indicators
hydrologic connection? (circle one) YES O
Existing Conditions
Drainage Poo
Disturbance I?V/1e
Restoration potential ?yjad??a
Does site provide habitat for endangered or threatened
species? If yes, then score equals 100%. State reasons for
exceptional status.
Item No. Score (circle one)
I. Location/Landscape
1 Natural area buffer 5 0
2 Sensitive watershed 5 0
II. Ecological Values
3 Special ecological attributes 5 k
00
4 Dispersal corridor system a 0
5 Wildlife 5 3 0
6 Aquatic life 5 3 0
7 Water storage 5 0 1 0
8 Streambank stabilization 5 3 Q 0
9 Removal sediment/toxicant 5 1 0
10 Removal/transform nutrients 5 1 0
11 Groundwater recharge/discharge 5 3 Q 0
III. Human Values
12 Outdoor recreation/education 5 3 1 (0,
13 Commercial value 5 3 1 00
Total score
Percent score 2 06
(out of a total of 65 points)
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Project No.
Location
River
Evaluator .6
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or description (AS 70 reloCci.l ' O -5t
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Agency aRd address pcx: - ??Jg p
Date and time evaluated rf ??
Major Wetland Type
Approximate size of wetland system 7- acres
Approximate extent of wetlands in area ?j - acres
within __miles
Three most dominant plant species (in order): ??/ate
Soil Series
Hydrologic
Direct
(if known)
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J nearest permanent stream
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indicators
hydrologic connection? (circle one) YES O
Existing Conditions
Drainage 17001
Disturbance /7 e'V_
Restoration potential ?J T,7 4 de"Q
Does site provide habitat for endangered or threatened
species? If yes, then score equals 100%. State reasons for
exceptional status.
Item No.
I. Location/Landscape
1 Natural area buffer
2 Sensitive watershed
II. Ecological Values
3 Special ecological attributes
4 Dispersal corridor system
5 Wildlife
6 Aquatic life
7 Water storage
8 Streambank stabilization
9 Removal sediment/toxicant
10 Removal/transform nutrients
11 Groundwater recharge/discharge
III. Human Values
12 Outdoor recreation/education
13 Commercial value
Score (circle one)
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5
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5 3 1 0
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5 3 1 0
Total score M-do
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(out of a total of 65 points)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890 A. WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
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April 16, 1991
IN REPLY REFER TO
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Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199101692, Nationwide Permit No. 26, and General
Permit No. CESAW-CO81-N-0031
Dr. L. R. Goode, Manager
Program and Policy Branch /
Division of Highways GJ\
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Dr. Goode:
Reference your application of April 5, 1991, for Department of the Army
authorization to place fill material in waters/wetlands of the Haw River (Site
1) and Cox's Pond and headwater wetlands (Sites 2 and 3) associated with the
relocation of U.S Highway 70, north of Haw River, Alamance County, North
Carolina.
On January 1, 1987, we renewed general permit No. CESAW-C082-N-000-0031
(enclosed), that authorizes the placement of fill material associated with the
construction, repair, or replacement of bridges across navigable waters and
waters of the United States in North Carolina, including cofferdams,
abutments, foundation seals, piers, temporary construction and access fills,
approach fills, detour fills, and box culvert installation, as part of work
conducted by or in full compliance with the standards and specifications of
the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Your proposed work,
at Site 1, is authorized if you can comply with all permit conditions. Please
read the enclosed permit to prevent an unintentional violation of Federal law.
As this Department of the Army general permit does not relieve you of the
responsibility to obtain any other required approvals, you should contact
appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330, published in the Federal Register
on November 13, 1986, lists nationwide permits. Authorization was provided
for discharges of dredged or fill material into non-tidal rivers, streams, and
their lakes and impoundments, including adjacent wetlands, that are located
above the headwaters and other non-tidal waters of the United States,
including adjacent wetlands, that are not a part of a surface tributary system
to interstate waters or navigable waters of the United States. This general
authorization is valid only for work that causes the loss or substantial
adverse modification of less than an acre of wetlands. Your work, at Sites 2
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and 3, is authorized by
strict accordance with
not relieve you of the
approval.
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nationwide permit, provided it is accomplished in
the enclosed conditions. The nationwide permit does
responsibility to obtain any required State or local
This verification will be valid until the nationwide permit is modified,
reissued, or revoked. All nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified,
reissued, or revoked prior to January 13, 1992. It is incumbent upon you to
remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public
notice announcing changes when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence or
are under contract to commence this activity before the date the nationwide
permit is modified or revoked, you will have 12 months from the date of the
modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present terms
and conditions of this nationwide permit.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. John Thomas, Regulatory
Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Enclosures
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of
Environment Health and
(/Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary May 28, 1991 Director
Dr. L. R. Goode, Manager
Program and Policy Branch
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25261
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Goode:
Subject: Proposed Fill in Headwaters or Isolated Wetlands
Road construction, Hwy. 70, TIP# R-611
Alamance County
Upon review of your request for Water Quality Certification
to place fill material in less than one acre of wetlands for road
construction, we have determined that the proposed fill can be
covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2176 issued
November 4, 1987. A copy of the General Certification is
attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for
coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 26.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney
at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
GTE:JD
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