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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 16, 1999
Gaston County
WQC 401 Project # 990206
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Bill Gilmore
NC DOT
PO Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 0.15 acres of wetlands or
waters for the purpose of a road extension, as you described in your application dated March 5, 1999. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3101 and 3103.
These Certifications allow you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 12 and 14 when the Corps of Engineers issues them. 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.
Also 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. If you change your
project, you must notify us and send us 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 conditions. 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). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification.
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. 276 1 1-7447. 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.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
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Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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STATE m NORTH CAROLIN401 ISSUED
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GOVERNOR
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
ATTN: Mr. Steve Lund
February 25, 1998
SECRETARY

USACE - Asheville Office PAYMENT
RECEIVED
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: NATIONWIDE PERMITS 14 AND 12 APPLICATION FOR THE COX
ROAD EXTENSION, GASTON COUNTY, TIP # U-2712.
Attached is the application packet for the subject project. The North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to improve and extend a 2 mile (3.2
kilometer) section of SR 2200 (Cox Road) from Duke Street to the Armstrong Park Road/
Gardner Park Road intersection in Gastonia, Gaston County. The new roadway will
consist of a three-lane curb and gutter section from New Hope Road to Armstrong Park
Road. A five-lane curb and gutter facility is proposed from Duke Street to New Hope
Road. Parts of both the three-lane and five-lane facility will include a portion of existing,
two-lane Hoffman Road. The project was documented in an Environmental Assessment
(EA) dated 6/22/95 and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) dated 3/19/96. The
State Project No. is 8.2811601 and the Federal Project No. is MA-STP-2446(3).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Jurisdictional Wetlands. Wetland delineations were conducted by NCDOT
biologists using the criteria specified in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual. There are two jurisdictional wetlands that will be impacted by this project. Both
wetlands are isolated depressions in fields with herbaceous vegetation as the dominant
species. While both wetlands will be impacted in their entirety by this project, the total
impact is only 0.15 acre. No mitigation is proposed for these impacts.
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Jurisdictional Surface Waters. The attached summary sheet (page 3 of 3) indicates
the location of every hydraulic structure for each crossing on this project. However, only
four of these crossings were determined to be jurisdictional surface waters requiring
mitigation, sites 5, 6, 8 and 12. Site 5 is Catawba Creek and is the only site below
headwaters. None of the impacts will exceed 150 linear feet. No mitigation is proposed
for these impacts.
Threatened and Endangered Species. As of January 15, 1999, Schweinitz's
sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) and the bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) are the
only federally-protected species listed for Gaston County. A survey was performed for
Schweinitz's sunflower on June 15, 1998. No individuals of the species were found
during the survey. Even though the bog turtle is listed as Threatened due to Similarity of
Appearance (T[S/A]) and no survey is required, a cursory survey was performed for this
species at the same time with similar results.
Cultural Resources. There are no historic or archaeological sites within the area
of potential effect for this project. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has
concurred that the project will have no effect upon National Register properties or
National Register-eligible archaeological resources.
Utility Crossing. An existing pipeline that crosses Catawba Creek will have to be
relocated as a result of this project. Specifically, a 26 inch and a 14 inch line, both
concrete coated, will be buried approximately six feet below the creek bottom. This will
be accomplished by diverting the creek through a pipe, the size of which will be
determined by the contractor, to one side of the channel and burying approximately half
the pipeline. After the area is stabilized, the water will be diverted to the other side of the
creek utilizing and the remainder of the pipeline buried. Attached is a drawing of the
pipeline relocation (Figure 1).
It is requested that these activities will be permitted via Section 404 Nationwide
Permits 14 and 12. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting the appropriate 401
General Water Quality Certifications from the NC Division of Water Quality. If you
have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Michael Wood
at [phone].
Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore, PE, Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE
Mr. John Dorney. NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Tom Shearin. P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., Design Services
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. R. W. Spangler, P.E., Division 12 Engineer
DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 14 & 12
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
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
25201
(IF DIFFERENT
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Gastonia NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Gaston
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Widening and improvement of Cox Road (SR 2200)1692) from Duke
Street to Armstrong Park/ Gardner Park Road intersection
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Catawba Creek
RIVER BASIN: Catawba
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 [ ] NO [X] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
iU. iz Iran elWjtIT LUUATLU WITHIN A NURTH 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?
No
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.15 acres
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.13 EXCAVATION: 0.02
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.15
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: Variable FT AFTER: 0 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): Variable FT
WIDTH AFTER: N/A FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: Variable FT AFTER: N/A FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Placement of culvert in channel
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
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): Widening and improvement of Cox Road will require
Heavy duty trucks, dozer, crane, and various other construction
Equipment.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Public Transportation
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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):
Prolect crosses jurisdictional waters of the United States.
Minimization efforts are outlined in environmental documents.
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 ENDA?1IGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: see EA/FONSI (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 EA/FONSI
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 [ ]
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.
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 MANI-?GEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
P. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURRO[?NDING PROPERTY? Urban
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
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GASTON COUNTY
8.2811601 (U-2712)
SR 2200 (COX ROAD) FROM SOUTH 0;
DUKE ST. TO ARMSTRONG PARK R0.
SCALE AS SHOWN
SHEET 2L OF 3 FEBRUARY 1991
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MECHANIZED
FILL IN TEMPORARY
SURFACE FILL IN EXCAVATION CLEARING IN
WATERS WETLANDS IN WETLANDS WETLANDS
SITE STATION (HA) (HA) (HA) (HA)
1 7+55 -L- 0.002 0.0 0.0 0.0
2 8+78 -L- 0.010 0.0 0.0 0.0
3 11+50 -L- 0.002 0.0 0.0 0.0
4 13+40 -L- 0.006 0.0 0.0 0.0
* 5 14+10 -L- 0.071 0.0 0.0 0.0
6 14+30 -L- 0.009 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 17+45 -L- 0.001 0.0 0.0 0.0
8 19+00 TO 20+00 -L- 0.007 0.021 0.008 0.005
9 25+00 -L- 0.0 0.038 0.0 0.010
10 32+60 -L- 0.001 0.0 0.0 0.0
11 32+87 -L- 0.003 0.0 0.0 0.0
12 35+40 -L- 0.012 0.0 0.0 0.0
13 36+07 -L- 0.001 0.0 0.0 0.0
14 39+50 -L- 0.003 0.0 0.0 0.0
* SITE 5 IS LOCATED BELOW HEADWATERS.
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GASTON COUNTY
8.2811601 (U-2112)
SR 2200 (COX ROAD) FROM SOUTH OF
DUKE ST. TO ARMSTRONG PARK RD.
SCALE AS SHOWN
SHEET 3 OF 3 FEBRUARY 1997
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STATE or NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GoVFRNOR
February 25, 1998
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
ATTN: Mr. Steve Lund
USACE - Asheville Office
Dear Sir:
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: NATIONWIDE PERMITS 14 AND 12 APPLICATION FOR THE COX
ROAD EXTENSION, GASTON COUNTY, TIP # U-2712.
Attached is the application packet for the subject project. The North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to improve and extend a 2 mile (3.2
kilometer) section of SR 2200 (Cox Road) from Duke Street to the Armstrong Park Road/
Gardner Park Road intersection in Gastonia, Gaston County. The new roadway will
consist of a three-lane curb and gutter section from New Hope Road to Armstrong Park
Road. A five-lane curb and gutter facility is proposed from Duke Street to New Hope
Road. Parts of both the three-lane and five-lane facility will include a portion of existing,
two-lane Hoffman Road. The project was documented in an Environmental Assessment
(EA) dated 6/22/95 and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) dated 3/19/96. The
State Project No. is 8.2811601 and the Federal Project No. is MA-STP-2446(3).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Jurisdictional Wetlands. Wetland delineations were conducted by NCDOT
biologists using the criteria specified in the 19871987 Cotes of Engineers Wetland Delineation Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual. There are two jurisdictional wetlands that will be impacted by this project. Both
wetlands are isolated depressions in fields with herbaceous vegetation as the dominant
species. While both wetlands will be impacted in their entirety by this project, the total
impact is only 0.15 acre. No mitigation is proposed for these impacts.
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Jurisdictional Surface Waters. The attached summary sheet (page 3 of 3) indicates
the location of every hydraulic structure for each crossing on this project. However, only
four of these crossings were determined to be jurisdictional surface waters requiring
mitigation, sites 5, 6, 8 and 12. Site 5 is Catawba Creek and is the only site below
headwaters. None of the impacts will exceed 150 linear feet. No mitigation is proposed
for these impacts.
Threatened and Endangered Species. As of January 15, 1999, Schweinitz's
sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) and the bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenhergii) are the
only federally-protected species listed for Gaston County. A survey was performed for
Schweinitz's sunflower on June 15, 1998. No individuals of the species were found
during the survey. Even though the bog turtle is listed as Threatened due to Similarity of
Appearance (T[S/A]) and no survey is required, a cursory survey was performed for this
species at the same time with similar results.
Cultural Resources. There are no historic or archaeological sites within the area
of potential effect for this project. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has
concurred that the project will have no effect upon National Register properties or
National Register-eligible archaeological resources.
Utility Crossing; An existing pipeline that crosses Catawba Creek will have to be
relocated as a result of this project. Specifically, a 26 inch and a 14 inch line, both
concrete coated, will be buried approximately six feet below the creek bottom. This will
be accomplished by diverting the creek through a pipe, the size of which will be
determined by the contractor, to one side of the channel and burying approximately half
the pipeline. After the area is stabilized, the water will be diverted to the other side of the
creek utilizing and the remainder of the pipeline buried. Attached is a drawing of the
pipeline relocation (Figure 1).
It is requested that these activities will be permitted via Section 404 Nationwide
Permits 14 and 12. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting the appropriate 401
General Water Quality Certifications from the NC Division of Water Quality. If you
have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Michael Wood
at [phone].
Sincerely,
/V. c., gj. ?Lll I
William D. Gilmore, PE, Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
WDG/mgw
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cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., Design Services
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. R. W. Spangler, P.E., Division 12 Engineer
DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 14 & 12
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
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 25201
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Gastonia NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Gaston
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Widening and improvement of Cox Road (SR 2200)1692) from Duke
Street to Armstrong Park/ Gardner Park Road intersection
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER
RIVER BASIN: Catawba
Catawba Creek
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 [ ] NO [X] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
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?
No
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.15 acres
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.13
EXCAVATION: 0.02
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.15
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: Variable FT AFTER: 0 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): Variable FT
WIDTH AFTER: N/A FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: Variable FT AFTER: N/A FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Placement of culvert in channel
ll. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 112" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY): Widening and improvement of Cox Road will require
Heavy duty trucks, dozer, crane, and various other construction
Equipment.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Public Transportation
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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):
Project crosses jurisdictional waters of the United States.
Minimization efforts are outlined in environmental documents.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRE._?ES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF' ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THR.EATENFD SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: see EA/FONSI (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 EA/FONSI
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 []
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE I:ORTH
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.
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? Urban
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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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GASTON COUNTY
8.2811601 (U-2712)
SR 2200 (COX ROAD) FROM SOUTH OF
DUKE ST. TO ARMSTRONG PARK RD.
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WATERS WETLANDS IN WETLA NDS WETLANDS
SITE STATION (HA) (HA) (HA) (HA)
1 7+55 -L- 0.002 0.0 0.0 0.0
2 8+78 -L- 0.010 0.0 0.0 0.0
3 11+50 -L- 0.002 0.0 0.0 0.0
4 13+40 -L- 0.006 0.0 0.0 0.0
*5 14+10 -L- 0.071 0.0 0.0 0.0
6 14+30 -L- 0.009 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 17+45 -L- 0.001 0.0 0.0 0.0
8 19+00 TO 20+00 -L- 0.007 0.021 0.008 0.005
9 25+00 -L- 0.0 0.038 0.0 0.010
10 32+60 -L- 0.001 0.0 0.0 0.0
11 32+87 -L- 0.003 0.0 0.0 0.0
12 35+40 -L- 0.012 0.0 0.0 0.0
13 36+07 -L- 0.001 0.0 0.0 0.0
14 39+50 -L- 0.003 0.0 0.0 0.0
* SITE 5 IS LOCATED BELO W HEADWATERS.
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GASTON COUNTY
8.2811601 (U-2112)
SR 2200 (COX ROAD) FROM SOUTH OF
DUKE ST. TO ARMSTRONG PARK RD.
SCALE AS SHOWN
SHEET 3 OF 3 FEBRUARY 1997
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