19970648 Ver 1_Complete File_19970725

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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August 5, 1997
Macon County
DWQ Project # 970648
TIP #B-2845
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Franklin Vick
N. C. Dept. of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
material in 0.05 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of constructing a temporary causeway for
replacing Bridge No. 54 on SR 2007, as you described in your application dated 18 July 1997. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification
Number 3114. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 33 when it is issued by the
Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go
ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater,
Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the
accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except
as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a
new application. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be
valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed
below. Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the design standards for sensitive watersheds
(T 15A:04B .0024). DOT shall follow guidance provided by DWQ in our 27 May 1997 letter for
minimizing damage to aquatic resources until a final policy is developed in conjunction with DOT.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
4 ton Howard, r. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
970648.1tr
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
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Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTN: Mr. Cliff Winefordner
Chief, Southern Section
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR A NATIONWIDE PERMIT 33. TEMPORARY
CAUSEWAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 54 OVER
CULLASAJA RIVER ON SR 2007, MACON COUNTY. TIP B-2845.
On 24 December 1996, the North Carolina Department of Transportation received
the Nationwide Permit No. 23 (Action ID. 199702183) and the Nationwide Permit No. 6
(Action ID. 199702221) for the referenced project. It was subsequently determined that a
temporary causeway will be required for removal and installation of bridge piers.
Construction of the causeway will require a total of 0.02 acres of temporary fill in
surface waters. No wetlands will be impacted. The fill material will consist of Class II
rip rap and Class B rip rap from a quarry determined by the contractor and together will
total approximately 955 y3. Prior to construction, reference elevations will be taken in
both temporary fill areas before the causeway is built. Following construction, all
temporary fill will be removed. The area will then be restored to its original contour and
rough surface texture based on the reference elevations. The area is expected to recover
naturally, since the topsoil and seed source will not be removed. No additional planting
is proposed. The causeways will be in place for approximately 4 months during the late
summer and fall. Construction of this causeway is detailed in the attached drawings.
It is anticipated that the above mentioned activities will be authorized under
Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 (Temporary Construction Access and Dewatering).
We are, therefore, requesting the issuance of a nationwide permit authorizing construction
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of the causeway. By copy of this letter, it is also requested that the General Water
Quality Certification # 3114 be issued by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
A copy of this application is also being provided to the N. C. Wildlife Resources
Commission for their review.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact
Michael Wood at [phone] extension 306.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. Steve Lund, COE, NCDOT Coordinator
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Mark Davis, NCWRC, Waynesville
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., Design Services
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. F. D. Martin, P.E., Division 14 Engineer
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID: 199702183/199702221 T.I.P. No. B-2845
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): NWP 33
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: NC Dept. of Transportation; Planning & Environmental Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Macon NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cullasala
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Bridge No. 54 on SR 1674 (Nickajack Road)
near the intersection of SR 1674 and SR 1672. See attached vicinity
map.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Cullasaja River
RIVER BASIN: Upper Li-ttle Tennessee River
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
(WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [x] NO [ ] IF YES, EXPLAIN: The Cullasaia River
is manacled as trout waters upstream of our project according to NCWRC.
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ ] NO [x]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST
OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [x] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): NWP 23 (COE ID No. 199702183; NWP 6 (COE ID No. 199702221)
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
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9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING:
EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER: Temporary impact to surface waters
to construct temporary causeway.
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.05 acres
0.0203 ha
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE-IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
FT
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Placement of temporary causeway in the river to allow construction of
the interior bent of the proposed bridge.
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY):
Heavy construction equipment deemed necessary to construct temporary
causeway and proposed bridge. See attached drawings for anticipated
limits of proposed work.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To replace a sub-standard. bridge on a public
roadway.
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
See CE document.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)_
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY-FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: See CE document.
(ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: See CE document.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [x] NO [I
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [x] NO []
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
See CE Document
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003,
TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE
SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH
EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
See CE document.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY
IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA WA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
ATTN: Mr. Steve Lund
P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
August 5, 1998 SECRETARY
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT 23 FOR BRIDGE
NO. 54 OVER CULLASAJA RIVER, MACON COUNTY. TIP B-2845.
The construction of this project was authorized under Nationwide Permit No. (NWP) 23,
Action ID. 199702183, NWP 6 199702221, and NWP 33 199707212, dated December 24, 1996,
December 24, 1996, and August 21, 1997, respectively. While the activities covered under the NWP 6
have been completed and the ones covered by the NWP 33 are authorized until August 21, 1999, those
covered by the NWP 23 have expired. This project is due to be let in October 1998. Therefore,
NCDOT needs to reauthorize the NWP 23 permit.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the original project permit. The design for the project has not
changed so the wetland and stream impacts will remain the same as previously authorized. If you have
any questions, please contact Michael Wood at [phone], Extension 306.
Sincerel ,
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
WDG/hrs _
Enclosure
cc: w/o attachment
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, NCDOT Coordinator
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. F. D. Martin, P.E., Division 14 Engineer
Ms. Aileen Mayhew, Planning & Environmental

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
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P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF December 24, 1996
Regulatory Branch
Action ID Numbers 199702183-Nationwide Permit No. 23 (Approved Categorical
Exclusions) and 199702221 Nationwide Permit No. 6 (Survey Activities)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways flfL' ,
H. Franklin Vick, P.E.: Z /goe
Planning and Environmental Branch] Vr'?
Post Office Box 25201 qP -,, ?S
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 ?' ??•_;•.; ^??t?
Dear Mr. Vick:
Reference your application of December 9, 1996, for Department of the
Army (DA) authorization to replace Bridge No. 54 on SR 1674 over the
Cullasaja River in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina (TIP No.'B-2845).
Foundation test borings will be required in the river channel. The proposal
has been reviewed by the North Carolina wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 3,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal
Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization,
pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404
of the Clean Water Act, was provided for activities undertaken, assisted,
authorized, regulated, funded or financed, in whole or in part, by another
Federal agency or department where that agency or department has determined,
pursuant to the CEQ Regulation for the Implementing the Procedural Provisions
of the National Environmental Policy Act, that the activity, work or discharge
is categorically excluded from environmental documentation because it is
included within a category of actions which neither individually nor
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment, and the
Office of the Chief of Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency's or
department's application for the categorical exclusion and concurs with that
determination. Authorization was also provided for survey activities
including core sampling, seismic exploratory operations and plugging of
seismic shot holes and other exploratory-type bore holes.
Your work is authorized by these nationwide permits provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions, those outlined
in the attached December 16, 1996 WRC letter, and provided you receive a
Section 401 water quality certification from the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality. You should contact Mr. John Dorney, telephone [phone],
regarding water quality certification. This nationwide permit does not
relieve you of the responsibility to obtain other required State or local
approval.
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This verification will be valid until the nationwide permit is modified,
reissued or revoked. All the nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified,
reissued or revoked prior to 21 January 1997. It is incumbent upon you to
remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public
notice announcing the 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 twelve 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 David Baker in our Asheville
Regulatory office at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Robert W. Johnson
office Manager
Asheville Regulatory Field office
Enclosure: 12/16/96 WRC letter
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Division of.Water Quality
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health-and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607