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Division of Water Quality/Wetlands
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MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Cynthia Van der Wiele
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SUBJECT: New Connector on new location from SR 1159 (Pleasant Hill Road) and
US 321 Alternate (Main Street) to SR 1160 (Mount Herman Road) in the
Town of Hudson in Caldwell County, Federal Aid Project STP-1159(1),
State Project 8.2733301, TIP Project U-3437
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch has begun studying the proposed
improvements to U-3437. The project is included in the 2002-2008 North Carolina Transportation
Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2006 and construction in fiscal year
2008.
The subject project proposes to provide a new connector on new location from the SR 1159
(Pleasant Hill Road)/US 321 Alternate (Main Street) intersection to SR 1160 (Mount Herman Road).
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals
which may be required by your agency. Your comments will be used in the preparation of a federally
funded Environmental Assessment. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable that your agency respond by March 24, 2003 so that your
comments can be used in the preparation of this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Jackie Obediente, Project
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 228. Please include the TIP Project
Number in all correspondence and comments.
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MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH
Hudson - New Connector from
SR 1159 (Pleasant Hill Road) and US 321 Alternate
to SR 1160 (Mount Herman Road)
State Project S 8.2733301
Federal Aid Project#E STP-1159(1)
TIP Project#t U-3437
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
September 25, 2006
Ms. Megan Willis
NCDOT Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
Subject: New Connector from SR 1159 (Pleasant Hill Rd) to US 321A at SR 1160 (Mt. Herman Road) in
Hudson, NC
Caldwell County
TIP Project Nos. U-3437
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Mitigation Rules (15A NCAC 211.0506(h)
Dear Ms. Willis:
On September 19, 2006, Sue Homewood from the Division of Water Quality (Division) conducted an on-site
visit with representatives of NCDOT - PDEA and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to review
streams and a wetland feature located along the project corridor for the above referenced project, for
applicability to the mitigation rules (15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)). The drainage features are approximated on the
attached map.
¦ UT1 and UT2 were determined to be perennial streams within the project corridor and therefore subject
to the mitigation rules
¦ UT3 was determined to be an ephemeral channel coming from the apartment complex adjacent to the
project corridor and therefore not subject to the mitigation rules.
¦ UT4 was determined to be a strong intermittent stream along the south-east portion of the project and
therefore not subject to the mitigation rules.
¦ Wetland 1 was determined to be a jurisdictional wetland by John Thomas of the USACE during this
site visit. The outer wetland boundary is beyond the project corridor and therefore not defined. There
is a small linear portion of this wetland that connects to larger portions and should be defined on future
maps and drawings as one wetland feature.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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September 25, 2006
NCDOT Projects U-3437
Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the Division or Delegated Local
Authority that a surface water exists and that it is subject to the mitigation rules may request a determination by
the Director. A request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o John
Dorney, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650.
Individuals that dispute a determination by the Division or Delegated Local Authority that "exempts" a surface
water from the mitigation rules may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date
that you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60-day statutory appeal time does not start
until the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of this decision. The
Division recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third party appeals
are made in a timely manner. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B
of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60
days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the mitigation requirements and does not approve any activity
within Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. If you have any additional questions or require
additional information please call Sue Homewood at 336-771-4964 or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments: Project corridor Map
cc: John Thomas, US Army Corps. of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
DWQ Wetlands/401 Transportation Unit
DWQ WSRO File Copy
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Division of Water Quality

March 28, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis
FROM: Cynthia F. Van Der Wiele, NCDOT Coordinator C-L6u0
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for New Connector on new location from SR 1159 (Pleasant
Hill Road and US 321 Alternate (Main Street) to SR 1160 (Mount Herman Road) in the
town of Hudson in Caldwell County. F.A. Project No. STP-1159(1), State Project
8.2733301, TIP Project U-3437. State Clearinghouse Project No. 03-0248.
In reply to your correspondence dated February 11, 2003 (received March 10, 2003) in which you
requested comments for the referenced project, preliminary analysis of the project indicates that
Gunpowder Creek (index number 11-55, class WS-IV Critical Area) in Hydrologic Unit 030832 will be
impacted. The NC Division of Water Quality has the following comments:
Environmental Documentation
1. The environmental documention pertaining to this project should provide a detailed and itemized
presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. There
should be a discussion on mitigation plans for unavoidable impacts. If mitigation is required, it is
preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental
documentation. While the NCDWQ realizes that this may not always be practical, it should be noted
that for projects requiring mitigation, appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of
a 401 Water Quality Certification.
2. DWQ recommends that the environmental document include a detailed and itemized presentation of
the proposed project's impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping as well as the
cumulative and secondary impacts anticipated as a result of this project.
Design & Construction
1. In addition to the current NPDES stormwater permitting, DWQ is developing a permitting and
program strategy to address the EPA proposed Phase II stormwater permitting program requirements.
The Phase II program will be directed towards smaller municipalities and construction sites. Phase II
could potentially bring an additional 60 cities and 24 counties statewide into the NPDES permitting
process. At present, Phase II requirements will be handled with existing state staff. The proposed
rules were published in November 1999. About 20 local and four county governments within the
Catawba River basin will fall within the Phase II requirements. For more information on the state
NPDES stormwater program, contact the Stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone].
2. The project shall incorporate the requirements for WS-IV Waters within a critical area as specified in
15A NCAC 2B .0215 (i.e., stormwater management, sedimentation and erosion control, and buffers).
3. Hazardous spill catch basins will be required for this project.
4. The DWQ requests that DOT strictly adhere to Best Management Practices for the Protection of
Surface Waters (March 1997) throughout design and construction of the project.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.,nc.us/ncwetiands/
5. Where practicable, storm water should be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and must not be
routed directly into streams. Instead, storm water should be designed to drain to a properly designed
storm water detention facility/apparatus.
6. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands. Sediment should be
removed from any water pumped from behind a cofferdam before the water is returned to the stream.
7. Do not use any machinery in the stream channels unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, do not
remove vegetation from the stream bank unless it is absolutely necessary. Especially avoid removing
large trees and undercut banks. If large, undercut trees must be removed, then. cut the trunks and
leave the stumps and root systems in place to minimize damage to stream banks.
Borrow/waste areas should not be located in wetlands. It is likely that compensatory mitigation will
be required if wetlands are impacted by waste or borrow.
9. Wetland and stream impacts should be avoided to the maximum extent practical. If this is not
possible, alternatives that minimize wetland impacts should be chosen. In accordance with the
NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(6)1, mitigation will be required for impacts of
greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that mitigation becomes
required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. In
accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3)), the Wetland
Restoration Program may be available for use as stream mitigation.
10. Qualified personnel should perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit approval.
11. DWQ prefers replacement of bridges with bridges, particularly in higher quality waters (i.e. trout
streams, water supply watersheds, high quality and outstanding resource waters).
12. When practical, the DWQ requests that bridges be replaced on the existing location with road closure.
If a detour proves necessary, remediation measures in accordance with the NCDWQ requirements for
General 401 Certification 2726/Nationwide Permit No. 33 (Temporary Construction, Access and
Dewatering) must be followed.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water
Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality
standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact Cynthia Van Der Wiele at [phone].
pc: John Thomas, USACE Raleigh Field Office
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Marella Buncick, USFWS
Marla Chambers, NCWRC
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, DENR
FROM: Marla Chambers, Highway Projects Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program, NCWRC
DATE: March 24, 2003
SUBJECT: Scoping review of NCDOT's proposed project, new connector on new location
from SR 1159 (Pleasant Hill Road) and US 321 Alternate (Main Street) to SR
1160 (Mount Herman Road) in the Town of Hudson, Caldwell County. TIP No.
U-3437.
Staff biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have
reviewed the information provided by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
and have the following preliminary comments regarding impacts to fish and wildlife resources
resulting from the subject project. These comments are provided in accordance with the
provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The NCDOT proposes to provide a new connector on new location from SR 1159
(Pleasant Hill Road) and US 321 Alternate (Main Street) to SR 1160 (Mount Herman Road) in
the Town of Hudson for a project length of approximately 0.8 miles. NCDOT indicates that no
stream crossings are involved in the project, however a sizable wetland occurs within the study
corridor. The project ends just before Bridge No. 94, over Gunpowder Creek on SR 1160. No
control of access is proposed. The NCWRC is concerned about adverse impacts to existing
wetlands and natural areas, which are important for water quality protection and wildlife habitat.
The environmental document should clearly indicate the purpose and need for this
project, describe measures to avoid and minimize impacts to the wetlands and natural areas,
including storm water treatment and sedimentation and erosion control, and address secondary
development issues. In addition, to help facilitate document preparation and the review process,
our general information needs are outlined below:
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 0 Fax: [phone]
New Connector
Hudson, Caldwell County Page 2 March 24, 2003
1. Description of fishery and wildlife resources within the project area, including a listing of
federally or state designated threatened, endangered, or special concern species. Potential
borrow areas to be used for project construction should be included in the inventories. A
listing of designated plant species can be developed through consultation with the
following programs:
The Natural Heritage Program
N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1615
[phone]
and,
NCDA Plant Conservation Program
P. O. Box 27647
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
2. Description of any streams or wetlands affected by the project. If applicable, include the
linear feet of stream that will be channelized or relocated.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreage impacted by the project. Wetland acreage
should include all project-related areas that may undergo hydrologic change as a result of
ditching, other drainage, or filling for project construction. Wetland identification may
be accomplished through coordination with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USAGE). If the USACE is not consulted, the person delineating wetlands should be
identified and criteria listed.
4. Cover type maps showing acreage of upland wildlife habitat impacted by the proposed
project. Potential borrow sites should be included.
5. Show the extent to which the project will result in loss, degradation, or fragmentation of
wildlife habitat (wetlands or uplands).
6. Include the mitigation plan for avoiding, minimizing or compensating for direct and
indirect degradation in habitat quality as well as quantitative losses.
7. Address the overall environmental effects of the project construction and quantify the
contribution of this individual project to environmental degradation.

8. Provide a discussion of the probable impacts on natural resources, which will result from
secondary development, facilitated by the improved road access.

New Connector
Hudson, Caldwell County Page 3 March 24, 2003
9. If construction of this facility is to be coordinated with other state, municipal, or private
development projects, a description of these projects should be included in the
environmental document, and all project sponsors should be identified.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages of this project.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at [phone].
cc: Marella Buncick, USFWS
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, NCDWQ
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DEPARTWNT OF TRANSPORTA
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
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MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Cynthia Van der Wiele
Division of Water Quality/Wetlands
FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Direct P A
SUBJECT: New Connector on new location from SR 1159 (Pleasant Hill
Road) and US 321 Alternate (Main Street) to SR 1160 (Mount
Herman Road) in the Town of Hudson in Caldwell County,
Federal Aid Project STP-1159(1), State Project 8.2733301,
TIP Project U-3437
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the subject project
(see attached map for project location). The purpose of these sheets and the related review
procedure is to have an early "meeting of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be
performed and thereby enable us to better implement the project. A scoping meeting for this
project is scheduled for April 29, 2003 at 1:00 PM in the Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch Conference Room (Room 470). You may provide us with your
comments at thAweeting or mail them to us prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any
questions about the meeting or the scoping sheets, please call Jackie Obediente, Project
Development Engineer, at 733-7844, Ext. 228. Please include the TIP Project Number in all
correspondence and comments.
GJT/plr
Attachment
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE. WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Date 2/03
Revision Date
Project Development Stage
Programming
Planning X
Design
TIP # U-3437
Project # 8.2733301
F.A. Project # STP-1159(l)
Division 11
County Caldwell
Route New Connector, SR 1159 to SR 1160
Functional SR 1159 - Rural Collector, SR 1160 - Rural Local, US 321A - Rural
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Classification
Length 0.8 miles
Purpose of Project: The purpose of this project is to improve safety and reduce
congestion along US 321A from SR 1159 to SR 1160 in Hudson. Additionally, the
purpose is to provide system linkage connecting the towns of Gamewell, Cajah's
Mountain, and Hudson, also connecting US 64 to US 321.
Description of project (including specific limits) and major elements of work:
The project proposes to construct a two-lane facility on new location between SR 1159
(Pleasant Hill Rd.) beginning at its intersection with US 321 A and terminating at SR
1160 (Mt. Herman Road) west of its intersection with US 321.
Type of environmental document to be prepared:. Environmental Assessment (EA)
Environmental study schedule: Begin EA In Progress Complete EA - 9/03
Will there be special funding participation by municipality, developers, or other?
Yes No X
If yes, by whom and amount: ($) or (%)
How and when will this be paid?
n/a
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Proposed Facility and Typical Sections: The proposed two-lane facility on new
location will have 12-foot travel lanes and 2-foot paved shoulders.
Type of Access Control: Full_ Partial - None X
Existing Roadway Typical Section: Within the project area, US 321A exists as a two-
lane roadway with (10-12) foot travel lanes and various turn lanes with curb and gutter.
SR 1160 is a two-lane roadway with (10-12)-foot travel lanes and 4-foot grass shoulders.
SR 1159 is a two-lane roadway with 10-foot travel lanes and 4-foot grass shoulders.
Interchanges 0 Grade Separations 0 ` Stream Crossings 0
Traffic: Current 2,500 vpd to Design Year 5,000 vpd to % Trucks 5%
2,700 vpd 5,500 vpd
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO X 311
Design Speed: US 321A - 50 mph, SR 1159 - 40 mph, SR 1160 - 40 mph
Preliminary Resurfacing Design:
Preliminary Pavement Design:
Current Cost Estimate:
Construction Cost (including engineering and contingencies).. $ 2,950,000
Right of Way Cost (including rel., util., and acquisition)...... $ 500,000
Force Account Items.... ........... . .. ........ $
Preliminary Engineering .................... ......... $
Total Cost.. .. ......... .............. $ 3,450,000
TIP Cost Estimate:
Construction.. ... ......... .... .... ........ $ 2,400,000
Right of Way . ....... .................. ........ $ 500,000
Prior Years Cost ...,..... ....... . .......... $ 50,000
Total Cost ..................... ........: .. ... $ 2,950,000
List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which could affect cost or
schedule of project: There is an at-grade rail crossing west of US 321A on SR 1159.
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
-ITEMS REQUIRED (X) COMMENTS COST
X Estimated Costs of Improvements:
X Pavement
X Surface ...................................... $ 526,000
Resurfacing .................................. $
Milling...... ............................ $
Turnouts......... ......................... $
Shoulders: Paved.............. ............. $
Earth ............................ $
X Earthwork ........................................ $ 544,uuv
Fine Grading ................................. ... $
Subsurface Items......... ............ .. $
X Subgrade and Stabilization .................... $ 90,000
X Drainage (List any special items) ...................... $ 152,000
Sub-Drainage ........ ..... $
Structures: Width x Length
Bridge Rehabilitation X $
New Bridge x .... $
Widen Bridge x ....... $
Remove Bridge x .... $
New Culverts:
Size Length Fill Ht. ... $
Culvert Extension ............................. $
Retaining Walls:
Type ....................................... $
Noise Walls........... ..................... $
Any Other Misc. Structures .................... $
Concrete Curb & Gutter ............................. $
Concrete Sidewalk....... ......................... $
Guardrail......... ...... $
Fencing: W.W. and/or C.L. $
X Erosion Control...... ...... ... ......... .... $ 49,000 _
Landscape. .... $
Utilities.. ..... ..... . ... ..
X Traffic Control.. .. $ 12,000
Signing: New... ...... ............. $
Upgrading........ .......... $
Traffic Signals New.... .... ... .... $
Revised.... ... ..... $
X RR Signals: X New ............. ............. $ 110,000
Revised..... ................. $
X With or Without Arms...... .... $ 80,000
If 3R: Drainage Safety Enhancement .............. $
Roadside Safety Enhancement .............. $

PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Realignment for Safety Upgrade............ $
X Pavement Markings:
Paint Thermo X Markers X .......... $ 12,000
Delineators.... ..................... $
X Other (Clearing, Grubbing, Mobilization, Miscellaneous)..... $ 1,100,000
CONTRACT COST (Subtotal): $ 2,575,000
Engineering & Contingencies .............................. $ 375,000
PE Costs... ................... ............ ......... $
Force Account....... ............... .... ....... . $
CONSTRUCTION COST (Subtotal): $ 2,950,000
X Right of Way:
Will Contain within Exist Right of Way: Yes No X
Existing Right of Way Width: .
X New Right of Way Needed: Width 100 ft. Est. Cost $ 500,000
Easements: Type Width Est. Cost $
Utilities: $ 300,000
Right of Way Subtotal: $ 500,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: (Includes R/W) $ 3,450,000
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
The above scoping information has been reviewed and approved* by:
INIT. DATE INIT. DATE
Highway Design Board of Tran. Member
Roadway Mgr. Program & Policy
Structure Chief Engineer-Precons
Design Services Chief Engineer-Oper.
Geotechnical Secondary Roads Off.
Hydraulics Construction Branch
Loc. & Surveys Roadside Environmental
Photogrammetry Maintenance Branch
Prel. Est. Engr. Bridge Maintenance
PDEA. Statewide Planning
Right of Way Division Engineer
R/W Utilities Bicycle Coordinator
Traffic Engineering Program Development
Project Management FHWA T
County Manager Dept. of Cult. Res.
City/Municipality DENR
Others
Comments or Remarks:
*If you are not in agreement with proposed project or scoping, note your proposed
revisions in Comments or Remarks Section and initial and date after comments.
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MAIN SL TIP O 0.3037 Date: June 2002
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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 20, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator
NCDENR Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM: Cynthia F. Van Der Wiele, NCDOT Coordinator coUw
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for New Connector on new location from SR 1159 (Pleasant
Hill Road and US 321 Alternate (Main Street) to SR 1160 (Mount Herman Road) in the
town of Hudson in Caldwell County. F.A. Project No. STP-1159(1), State Project
8.2733301, TIP Project U-3437. State Clearinghouse Project No. 03-0248.
In reply to your correspondence dated February 11, 2003 (received March 10, 2003) in which you
requested comments for the referenced project, preliminary analysis of the project indicates that
Gunpowder Creek (index number 11-55, class WS-IV Critical Area) in Hydrologic Unit 030832 will be
impacted. The NC Division of Water Quality has the following comments:
Environmental Documentation
1. The environmental documention pertaining to this project should provide a detailed and itemized
presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. There
should be a discussion on mitigation plans for unavoidable impacts. If mitigation is required, it is
preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental
documentation. While the NCDWQ realizes that this may not always be practical, it should be noted
that for projects requiring mitigation, appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of
a 401 Water Quality Certification.
2. DWQ recommends that the environmental document include a detailed and itemized presentation of
the proposed project's impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping as well as the
cumulative and secondary impacts anticipated as a result of this project.
Design & Construction
1. In addition to the current NPDES stormwater permitting, DWQ is developing a permitting and
program strategy to address the EPA proposed Phase II stormwater permitting program requirements.
The Phase II program will be directed towards smaller municipalities and construction sites. Phase II
could potentially bring an additional 60 cities and 24 counties statewide into the NPDES permitting
process. At present, Phase II requirements will be handled with existing state staff. The proposed
rules were published in November 1999. About 20 local and four county governments within the
Catawba River basin will fall within the Phase II requirements. For more information on the state
NPDES stormwater program; contact the Stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone].
2. The project shall incorporate the requirements for WS-IV Waters within a critical area as specified in
15A NCAC 2B .0215 (i.e., stormwater management, sedimentation and erosion control, and buffers).
3. Hazardous spill catch basins will be required for this project.
4. The DWQ requests that DOT strictly adhere to Best Management Practices for the Protection of
Surface Waters (March 1997) throughout design and construction of the project.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/

5. Where practicable, storm water should be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and must not be
routed directly into streams. Instead, storm water should be designed to drain to a properly designed
storm water detention facility/apparatus.
6. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands. Sediment should be
removed from any water pumped from behind a cofferdam before the water is returned to the stream.
7. Do not use any machinery in the stream channels unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, do not
remove vegetation from the stream bank unless it is absolutely necessary. Especially avoid removing
large trees and undercut banks. If large, undercut trees must be removed, then cut the trunks and
leave the stumps and root systems in place to minimize damage to stream banks.
8. Borrow/waste areas should not be located in wetlands. It is likely that compensatory mitigation will
be required if wetlands are impacted by waste or borrow.
9. Wetland and stream impacts should be avoided to the maximum extent practical. If this is not
possible, alternatives that minimize wetland impacts should be chosen. In accordance with the
NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(6) ), mitigation will be required for impacts of
greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that mitigation becomes
required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. In
accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3))-, the Wetland
Restoration Program may be available for use as stream mitigation.
10. Qualified personnel should perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit approval.
11. DWQ prefers replacement of bridges with bridges, particularly in higher quality waters (i.e. trout
streams., water supply watersheds, high quality and outstanding resource waters).
12. When practical, the DWQ requests that bridges be replaced on the existing location with road closure.
If a detour proves necessary, remediation measures in accordance with the NCDWQ requirements for
General 401 Certification 2726/Nationwide Permit No. 33 (Temporary Construction, Access and
Dewatering) must be followed.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water
Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality
standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact Cynthia Van Der Wiele at [phone].
pc: John Thomas, USACE Raleigh Field Office
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Marella Buncick, USFWS
Marla Chambers, NCWRC
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYND T
GOVERNOR Jj1
February 11, 2003
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MEMORANDUM TO: Mrs. Chrys Baggett, Director cT dim
State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration p ,
FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. _
Environmental Management`D1tc /
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SUBJECT: New Connector on new location from SR 1159 (Pleasant Hill Road) and
US 321 Alternate (Main Street) to SR 1160 (Mount Herman Road) in the
Town of Hudson in Caldwell County, Federal Aid Project STP-1159(1),
State Project 8.2733301, TIP Project U-3437
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch has begun studying the pron-ed
improvements to U-3437. The project is included in the 2002-2008 North Carolina Tray
Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2006 ear
2008.?
The subject project proposes to provide a new 0
(Pleasant Hill Road)/US 321 Alternate (Main Street) in d 3d?
We would appreciate any information you migh, s, I V
potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicE
which may be required by your agency. Your comments
funded Environmental Assessment. This document will bk
Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable that your agency
comments can be used in the preparation of this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, ple
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ex
Number in all correspondence and comments.
GJT/plr
Attachment
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE. WWW.N000T.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
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