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".`7-8tate of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC, 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
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NCDENR
November 19, 1999
Buncombe County
DWQ Project No. 990432
TIP R-2116A
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
material in 712 linear feet of streams for the purpose of constructing NC 151 from SR 1110 (Warren Creek
Road at South Hominy) to SR 1117 (Fowler Mountain Road). The project should be constructed in
accordance with your application dated April 30, 1999. After reviewing your application, we have decided
the project is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3103 and 3108. This certification
corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Numbers 14 and 26, respectively. In addition, you should acquire
any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval
will expire with the accompanying 404 permit, unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality
Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified
below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby
responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future)
exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to
remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the attached certification.
The permit authorizes impacts provided the following provisions are met.
1) Site 1: fill into 16.4 linear feet of streams with a General Water Quality Certification Number 3103.
2) Site 2: fill into 141 linear feet of streams with a General Water Quality Certification Number 3103. At
Site 2, 65.6 linear feet of streams will be relocated. The DWQ agrees that the relocated stream will
constitute appropriate on-site mitigation provided that: 1) rip rap is removed from the channel, 2) the
channel is constructed to mirror the existing channel's dimension, plan, and profile, and 3) an
appropriate reference reach is selected in developing the new channel's dimension, plan, and profile.
3) Site 3: till into 0 linear feet of streams with a General Water Quality Certification Number 3103.
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4) Site 4: till into 108.2 linear feet of streams with a General Water Quality Certification Number 3103.
Moreover, the double culverts should de designed so that one is installed below the stream grade to
carry normal water flow and the other higher to carry flood waters.
5) Site 5: till into 72.0 linear feet of streams with a General Water Quality Certification Number 3103.
Moreover, the double culverts should de designed so that one is installed below the stream grade to
carry normal water flow and the other higher to carry flood waters.
6) Site 5a: fill into 75.4 linear feet of streams with a General Water Quality Certification Number 3103.
7) Site 6: fill into 299 linear feet of streams with a General Water Quality Certification Number 3108. At
Site 6, 226 linear feet of streams will be relocated. The DWQ agrees that the relocated stream will
constitute appropriate on-site mitigation provided that: l) rip rap is removed from the channel, 2) the
channel is constructed to mirror the existing channel's dimension, plan, and profile, and 3) an
appropriate reference reach is selected in developing the new channel's dimension, plan, and profile.
8) DOT should strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive
Watersheds" (15A NCAC 04B .0024).
The project will, therefore, result in a net loss of 486 linear feet of streams. 72 linear feet of streams will
require off-site mitigation. We understand that you have chosen to perform mitigation through an in lieu
payment to the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program (NCWRP), and that the WRP has agreed to
implement mitigation for the project. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R.0500, the contribution will satisfy
our compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h). Until the Wetland Restoration
Program receives and clears your check (made payable to DENR - Wetland Restoration Program), wetland
or stream fill shall not occur. Mr. Ron Ferrell should be contacted at 919-733-5083 ext. 358 if you have
any questions concerning the Wetland Restoration Program. The payment to NCWRP shall be sent within
two months of issuance of the 404 and 401 permits.
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 that 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 919-733-9646.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
Sincerely,
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NORTH CAROLINA - DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
SUMMARY OF PERMITTED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500, the North Carolina Department of "Transportation is authorized to
impact the surface waters of the State of North Carolina as indicated below for the purpose of constructing
improvements to NC 151 from SR 1110 (Warren Creek Road at South Hominy) to SR 117 (Fowler
Mountain Road) (T.I.P. No. R-2116A, DWQ No. 990432). All activities associated with these authorized
impacts must be conducted in accordance with the conditions listed in the attached certification transmittal
letter. THIS CERTIFICATION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WETLAND RESTORATION:
LOCATION: Improvements to NC 151 from SR 1110 (Warren Creek Road at South Hominy) to
SR 117 (Fowler Mountain Road)
COUNTY: Buncombe
BASIN/SUBBASIN: French Broad, Cataloging Unit
DWQ No.: 990432
As required by 15A NCAC 2H.0506, and the conditions of this certification, you are required to compensate
for the above impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands and
surface waters as outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade waters of the
state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Wetland Restoration Program must be
rounded to one-quarter increments according to 15A 2R.0503(b).
0.0 acres of Class WL wetlands
0.0 acres of riparian wetlands
0.0 acres of non-riparian wetlands
0 acres of Class SWL wetlands
72 linear feet of stream channel
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirements is through
payment of a fee to the Wetland Restoration Fund per 15A NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option,
please sign this form and mail it to the Wetlands Restoration Fund at the address listed below. An invoice
for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE
ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR
PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM.
Signature
WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC, 27626-0535
[phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 E. NORRIS TOLSON
GOVERNOR
SECRETARY
April 30, 1999 PAYMENT
RECEIVED
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
ATTN.: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
Subject: Buncombe County, NC 151 from SR 1110 Warren Creek Road At South
Hominy to SR 1117 Fowler Mountain Road, State Project No. 6.841027,
T.I.P. R-2116A.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to improve NC
151 from SR 1110, Warren Creek Road, at South Hominy to SR 1117, Fowler Mountain
Road. The project will widen the existing pavement to a 32-foot pavement, including
two 12-foot lanes and four-foot paved shoulder. Usable shoulders will be eight feet wide
including the four foot paved shoulders. The proposed project is 3.926 kilometers (2.440
miles) in length.
NEPA DOCUMENT STATUS
A Federal Highway Administrative Action, Environmental Assessment was submitted by
the USDOT-FHWA and the NCDOT and approved on December 29, 1993. The EA
explains the purpose and need for the project; provides a description of the project and
the alternatives considered; and characterizes the social, economic, and environmental
effects of the project. After the EA was approved and circulated, a combined location
and Design Public Hearing was held on June 10, 1993. On December 22, 1994 the
FONSI was approved for R-2116. Copies of the EA and FONSI have been provided to
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regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process. Additional copies will be
provided upon request.
R-2116A is in compliance with 23 CFR Part 771.111(f) which lists the FHWA
characteristics of independent utility of a project:
(1) The project connects logical termini and is of sufficient length to address
environmental matters on a broad scope;
(2) The project is usable and a reasonable expenditure even if no additional
transportation improvements are made in the area;
(3) The project does not restrict consideration of alternatives for other reasonably
foreseeable transportation improvements.
JURISDICTIONAL STATUS
There are seven jurisdictional sites on R-2116 A known as sites 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, and 6.
Table 1 lists each site, the type of permit applicable, the impact, and the proposed
mitigation. There are no wetland sites on this project. The principle stream in the valley
is South Hominy Creek. All sites are stream impacts associated with crossings of
unnamed tributaries to South Hominy Creek.
Jurisdictional Sites 1, 2, 4, and 5 are all road crossings impacting less than 150 feet of
jurisdictional stream and, since there are no wetland sites they all qualify for NW 14
status. Site 6, a channel change, qualifies for a NW 26 permit since it is located above
headwaters, is less than 500 feet in length, and all work in jurisdictional Waters of the
United States will be complete before the Nationwide 26 program expires.
Table 1: Jurisdictional Sites, Impacts and Mitigation
Site Station Streams
(10 Relocation
(l f) Permit
Type
1 10.86 -L- 16.4 NW 14
2 12+16 to 12+60 -L- (Lt & Rt) 141 65.6 NW 14
3 14+38 to 15+41-LR- Rt 0 NW 14
4 21+48-LR-(Rt) 108.2 NW 14
5 29+67-LR-(Rt & Lt) 72.2 NW 14
5a 38+73-L-(Rt & Lt) 75.4 NW 14
6 47+19 to 48+40-L-(Rt) 298.5 226.3 NW 26
RESOURCE STATUS
Stream delineations: A jurisdictional surface water investigation was performed on
October 6, 1998 by NCDOT biologist Brice Ellis. Surface waters were investigated in
accordance with guidance provided by the USACE and the N.C. Division of Water
Quality. NCDOT project plan sheets were used to locate and record surface waters. Six

perennial and one intermittent jurisdictional surface waters were identified and
characterized as shown in Table 2.
Table 2 Jurisdictional Surface Waters.
Site Hydrologic Designation Channel Depth' Channel Width'
1 perennial 2.0(6.5) 5.0(16.4)
2 perennial 2.5(8.2) 3.0(10.0)
3 Perennial (South Hominy Creek) Redesigned Relocation
4 Perennial (Curtis Creek) 1.5(5.0) 5.0(16.4)
5 Perennial (Morgan Branch) 2.5 (8.2) 7.5(24.6)
5a intermittent 1.5(5.0) 2.5 (8.2)
6 perennial 1.0(3.3) 3.0(9.8)
' Meters (feet) measured at the top of channel, not depth of water or width of stream.
Endangered Species: NCDOT biologists conducted surveys for the eight federally
protected species listed in 1994 for Buncombe County: Appalachian elktoe (Alasmidonta
raveneliana), eastern cougar (Fells concolor cougar), Carolina northern flying squirrel
(Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus), spreading avens (Geum radiatum), rock gnome lichen
(Gymnoderma lineare), bunched arrowhead (Sagittaria fasculata), mountain sweet
pitcher-plant (Sarracenia rubra var. jonesii), and Virginia spirea (spirea virginiana). In
the FONSI it was stated by the USFWS (Service) that the Carolina northern flying
squirrel is not known to occur in the project area. On March 11, 1993 the Service stated
that they believe that the only federally listed species likely to be within the project area
is Virginia spirea. The FONSI documented that the plant by plant survey performed
revealed no individual plants. On March 10, 1995 the Service issued a letter concurring
with the "no effect" determination for the Virginia spirea and stated that the obligations
under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 have been satisfied, but that if
additional species are added to the list the subject must be revisited.
The August 23, 1996 species list had three additional species for Buncombe County, the
spotfin chub (Hybosis monacha), the Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), and the gray
bat (Nlyotis grisecens). NCDOT evaluation of these species resulted in a Biological
Conclusion of No Effect for all three species.
MITIGATION OPTIONS
The Corps of Engineers had adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality
(CEQ), a wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of
wetlands" and sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the
chemical, biological, and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States.
Mitigation of wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include:
avoiding impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time
and compensating for impacts (40 CFR 1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and Department of Transportation Order 5660.1 A (Preservation of the Nations

Wetlands), emphasize protection of the functions and values provided by wetlands.
These directives require that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much as
possible, and that all practicable measures be taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to
wetlands.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features
to avoid and minimize wetland impacts, and to provide full compensatory mitigation of
all remaining wetland impacts.
AVOIDANCE: The USACE and the NCWRC requested that we evaluate avoiding the
stream relocation at Site 3 which had been a channel change to South Hominy Creek. The
NCDOT studied shifting the recommended alignment and was able to redesign the
project and completely avoid impacting South Hominy Creek at Site 3.
In addition, all wetland areas not affected by the project will be protected from
unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
MINIMIZATION: Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable
steps to reduce the adverse impacts. Minimization techniques were implemented as
follows:
Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion
control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of surface waters and
wetlands.
Ditching: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in wetlands
as much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent wetlands.
Stream Relocations:
1. Site 2: At this site located from Station 12+16 to 12+60 -L- (Lt. & Rt.), 65 feet of
stream will be relocated and the new channel will also be 65 feet in length. We are
investigating the option of removing the riprap from the stream relocation or at least
removing it from the stream bottom. If this is possible then the new channel will be
provided with a substrate similar to the existing stream. The stream banks will be
enhanced by planting streamside vegetation to provide shade.
2. Site 4: located at Station 21+48-LR-(Rt) is a double barrel culvert. We are
investigating the option of changing the design of the two-barrel culvert by installing a
sill on one of the barrels that would create a low-flow channel scenario. The goal would
be to create a stream channel in the culvert that is the same size as the existing stream.
3. Site 5: located at Station 29+67-LR-(Rt & Lt) is a double barrel culvert. We are
investigating the option of changing the design of the two-barrel culvert by installing a
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sill on one of the barrels that would create a low-flow channel scenario. The goal would
be to create a stream channel in the culvert that is the same size as the existing stream. In
addition, the design of the outfall originally is armored with riprap. We are investigating
the possibility of reducing amount of riprap.
4. At Site 6 located from 47+19 to 48+40-L-(Rt) (Sheet 4 of 11), approximately 226 feet
of stream channel will be relocated. The existing stream channel is located in the narrow
strip of land between NC 151 and Lower Glady Fork Road. This reach of stream was
almost certainly relocated when NC 151 was originally constructed. The existing channel
is a perennial stream 9.8 feet wide and with a channel depth of 3.3 feet.
There is one eight meters wide driveway that will be eliminated and the stream channel
will be restored at that location. In addition, the existing junction of Lower Glady Fork
Road and NC 151 will be obliterated. The stream now flows under the road in a pipe 17
meters long. This pipe will be eliminated and the stream channel will be restored to an
open channel that will mimic the existing channel to the greatest extent possible. Thus a
total of approximately 82 feet of the existing stream in pipes under roads will be restored
to an open channel.
The relocated channel will be similar to the original channel in width, depth, gradient,
and substrate. The original design called for the entire channel to be a riprapped ditch.
This design has been revised to minimize the impacts of the project on the existing
stream. Riprap has been removed entirely from most of the channel. All riprap has been
removed from the bottom of the relocated channel. The remaining riprap is located in
places need to be armored to prevent erosion of the stream banks and to protect the road
fill. The stream bottom will be lined with a surface similar to the existing stream. The
stream banks will be planted with species that will provide shade and other characteristics
of self-sustaining riparian areas.
In addition, approximately 144 feet of stream channel located between the main line and
the old Lower Glady Fork Road will be relocated into a new channel. The new channel
will also be approximately 144 feet long with a substrate similar to the existing stream.
The stream banks will be enhanced by planting streamside vegetation to provide shade.
Riprap has been removed entirely from most of the channel. All riprap has been removed
from the bottom of the relocated channel. The remaining riprap is located in places need
to be armored to prevent erosion of the stream banks and to protect the road fill.
COMPENSATION: The NCDWQ regulations require a 1:1 mitigation for impacts to
streams when impacts are greater than 150 feet. Site 6 is the only site that exceeds 150
feet. At that site we are providing on-site restoration to 226.3 feet of stream as described
above. The remaining 72 feet of impacts will be mitigated by use of the NCWRP. We
commit to providing payment to the WRP at $125 per linear foot for a total of $9000.0.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Application is hereby made for Department of the Army 404 permits as required for the
above-described activities. We also hereby request a Section 401 Water Quality
Certifications from the Division of Water Quality. We are providing seven copies of this
application to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality, for their review. In addition, in compliance with Section
143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check to the DWQ for $475.00 to act as
payment for processing the Section 401 permit application. This package of information
consists of this cover letter, a PCN, and project drawings.
This project will take place in a mountain trout county. Thus we anticipate that
comments from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will be
required. By copy of this letter and attachment, NCDOT hereby requests NCWRC
review.
If you have any questions or need additional information please call Ms. Alice N. Gordon
at [phone] Ext. 307.
Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: w/attachment
Mr. David Franklin, Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Field Office
Mr. John Hefner, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Mark Davis, NCWRC
Mr. Whitmel Webb, P.E. Program Development Branch
Mr. Len Hill, P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design Unit
Mr. W. D. Smart, P.E., Division 13 Engineer
DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):14, 26
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: N.C. Dept. of Transportation; Planning & Environmental
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): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manaqer
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Buncombe NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: South Hominy
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
NC 151 from SR 1110 Warren Creek Road At South Hominy to SR 1117 Fowler Mountain
Road
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: South Hominy Creek and Tribs.
RIVER BASIN: French Broad
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:
South Hominy Creek is a trout water. Impacts will not be in
that Creek.
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 [ ] 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:
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
No wetland impacts.
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING:
EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
See attached Cover Letter for detailed explanation at each site
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: x
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: _
OTHER: Highway fill in stream
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): widen the
existing, pavement to a 32-foot pavement, including two 12-foot lanes and four-foot paved shoulder.
Usable shoulders will be eight feet wide including the four foot paved shoulders. The roposed project
is 3.926 kilometers (2.440 miles) in length.
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):
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.
See attached Cover Letter
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?
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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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Forrest Westall
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NC DOT NC 151
Project Number 99 0432
Recvd From DOT
Received Date 4/30/99
Recvd By Region
Project Type widen pavement
County Buncombe
County2
Region Asheville
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
14 F- O YO N ? 6-76-5 ? TRORW 0.0 I -
nbr ?- O Y O N ?
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet

Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? S Y ON
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353029
Comments:
Site #1 This is a small stream but it is a stream. Nothing is mentioned in the miti ton on report on
what impact there will be at this site. The design plan indicates relocating and piping the stream
more than it is already pjped. DOT needs to comment.
L'Site #2 65 feet of channel to be relocated. All rip rap should be removed from the channel- A new
,channel should be constructed to mirror the existing channel in dimension?plan, ..profile. A reference
reach of this stream or one similar should he used to determine the new channel.
Site #4 Curtis Creek-C-trout waters- It is recommended that the double culverts be designed for
Q[]p, QUIvet be onstalled below the stream Oracle to carl)l the normal water flow and the ot er culvert
he installed at an elevation higher than the other (bottom of culvert at bankfull) culvert to
carry the flood waters.
Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Longitude (ddmmss) 824339
f1a-11r n_.___ - __L -- dl- A 11-- _L _....._:.._ -...._-1.
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Facility Name NC DOT NC 151 County Buncombe

Project Number 99 0432 Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
Date: 6/7/99
Comments (continued from page 1):
:Site #ti Morgan Branch-Class-C-trout-Same comments listed in No. 4. Instead of using rip rap n_
the outlet of the culverts rock veins weirs or diversions should be used.
There was no water in the channel during the investigation on June 4, 1999. There is a
sprino a proximately 100 feet below the existing road. It is recommended that DOT protect this
spring
cc: Regional Office Page Number 2
Central Office
Facility Name NC DOT NC 151 County Buncombe
Project Number 99 0432 Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
Date: 6/7/99
Comments (continued from page 1):
Site #5 Morgan Branch-Class-C-trout-Same comments listen in No. 4. Instead of using rig ra og_ n
_
the outlet of the culverts rock veins, weirs or diversions should be used,
Site #5a There was no water in the channel during the investigation on June 4, 1999. There is a
snrina awroximately 100 feet below the existing road. It is recommended that DOT protect this
snrina
Site # R Recommend that DOT follow the same dimension, pattern and profile in relocating this
stream Again, a reference reach should be used to establish patten of new channel. There is a head
cut a the culvert to be removed that will should be corrected in the relocat ion of the new channel As
little rip rap should be used as possible- Other methods such as root wads, rock veins or weirs should
be used as armoring devices. Native vegetation should be used to revegetatae the stream banks.
DOT should provide a list of pi - - materials-
gent erosion control measures should be imed herause these streams are classified trout waters
or are tributary to trout waters
No live concrete should he allowed to enters any surface waters.
Provisions should he made to move fish in the relocated channels.
Recommend that biological monitoring be included in the certification,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 2
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NC DOT NC 151
Project Number 99 0432
Recvd From DOT
Received Date 4/30/99 Recvd By Region
Project Type widen pavement
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp
County Buncombe
County2
Region Asheville
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Acres Feet
Basin Req. Req.
14 ?- O Y O N F- 6-76-5 FC TRORW 0.0 ? ?-
F nbr r-- O Y ®N F-F-F-r--F-r
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
I F__ II
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y .O N Did you request more info? DQ Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y ON
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353029
Recommendation: 0 Issue 6 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Longitude (ddmmss) 824339
Comments:
Site #1 This is a small stream hut it is a stream Nothing is mentioned in the mitigation report on
what impact there will be at this site The de;ajgn plan indicates relocating and piping the stream
more than it is already p' ed DOT needs to comm .nt
f1:1_Ilr f1_.___ __ hl_ A 11__ _l _.. -- -1.
cc: Regional Office Page Number 1
Central Office
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DM310N OF WATER QUALITY
July 16, 1999
Mr. John Hennessy
NCDENR-Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Dear Mr. Hennessy:
Subject: NCDOT Project #R-2116A
Buncombe County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North
Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is willing to accept
payment from the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) for stream impacts associated with the subject project in
accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the
NCWRP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Based on information
supplied by the NCDOT in a letter dated June 29, 1999, the mitigation
requirement for which NCDOT is proposing to pay the NCWRP is for
72 feet of stream restoration. The NCWRP will provide the amount
and type of required mitigation in Cataloging Unit 06010105 of the
French Broad River Basin.
If you have any questions concerning these projects or need
additional information I can be reached at 919-733-5219.
Sincerely,
Ronald E. Ferrell
Program Manager
Wetlands Restoration Program
cc: Alice Gordon, NCDOT
Steve Lund, USACE, Asheville Reld Office
P.O. DOX L9535, RALt10M, NORTH CAROLINA 27!26.0!3!
PNOntflf•706-7015 rAXfif•733.2466
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVe ACTION rvMfLOYRw - $9% R9aYCL6D/11OKI FOOT-GONeuMtR PAARR
. ? DWQ NCWRP

JAMES B. HUNTJR.
GOVERNOR
WAYNX MCDEVITr
OrZASTARY
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 16, 1999
Mr. John Hennessy
NCDENR-Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Dear Mr. Hennessy:
Subject: NCDOT Project #R-2116A
+*t Buncombe County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North
Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is willing to accept
payment from the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) for stream impacts associated with the subject project in
accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the
NCWRP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Based on information
supplied by the NCDOT in a letter dated June 29, 1999, the mitigation
requirement for which NCDOT is proposing to pay the NCWRP is for
72 feet of stream restoration. The NCWRP will provide the amount
and type of required mitigation in Cataloging Unit 06010105 of the
French Broad River Basin.
If you have any questions concerning these projects or need
additional information I can be reached at 919-733-5219.
Sincerely,
Ronald E. Ferrell
Program Manager
Wetlands Restoration Program
cc: Alice Gordon, NCDOT
Steve Lund, USAGE, Asheville Field Office
P.O. BOX 29535, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST-CONSUMER PAPER
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Bill Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
11kF!WAJ
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
June 23, 1999
Re: Permit Application for Improvements to NC 151 from SR 1110 (Warren Creek Road) at South
Hominy to SR 1117 (Fowler Mountain Road) in Buncombe County
DWQ # 990432; T.I.P. No. R-2116A, State Project No. 6.841027
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the
aforementioned project. Review of your application revealed that a complete stream mitigation plan was not
included. The application contained a proposal for use of the NC Wetlands Restoration Program. The DWQ
considers the use of the Wetlands Restoration Program to be an acceptable form of mitigation. However, the
WRP is not always able to provide the mitigation work requested by NCDOT. Therefore, until a letter is
received from the NC Wetlands Restoration Program indicating their willingness and ability to perform the work
your permit application will be considered incomplete. Therefore, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2h .0507(a)(4), we
will have to place the permit application on hold until we are supplied the necessary information. Furthermore,
until the information is received by the NC Division of Water Quality, we request (by copy of this letter) that the
US Army Corps of Engineers place the permit application on hold.
Hopefully, we can work together to expedite the processing of your permit application. If you have any questions
or require additional information, please contact either myself of John Hennessy at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
9Wat Do ey
r Quality C ti cation Program
cc: Mike Parker, DWQ Regional Office
Steve Lund, USACE
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Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
WQ Supervisor: Forrest Westall
Date: 6/7/99
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NC DOT NC 151
Project Number 99 0432
Recvd From DOT
Received Date 4/30/99
Project Type widen pavement
Certificates
Permit Wetland
Type Type

Mitigation
MitigationType
Recvd By Region
County Buncombe
County2
Region Asheville
Stream
Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres
Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req.
gyp. F -cTROR W F_Tu__ r
Wetland
Type Acres Feet
I F_ I F_
r 1/1N

Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? p Y p N Did you request more info? p Y p N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? p Y p N
Is Mitigation required? p Y p N Recommendation: p Issue p Issue/Cond p Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353029 Longitude (ddmmss) 824339
Comments:
Site #1. This is a small stream but it is a stream. Nothina is mentioned in the mitigation report on
what impact there will be at this site. The design plan indicates relocating and piping the stream
more than it is already piped. DOT needs to comment.
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
County Buncombe
Facility Nama NC DOT NC 151 Contact: Michael R. Parker
Project Numbwi 99 0432
Comments (continued from page 1):
Regions
Date: 6/7/99
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' BCD WO Stream Classification Form
'rojcctNamc:NCDoI RiverBasin:i???Is","I County: fc?1C4-1, Eval u ato r.
)WQ Project Number: r101 o413Z Nearest Named Stream: LaliIude:3S 3v S I Signaltue:,q,?cc0?lt
Xitc: u,., l f T3 i USGS QUAD: ?N 4A Longitudc:?? `f Z ?/ Locatiol>/Dircclions:
r 97S?
Ilrimal•y Field Indicators: (CireleOneNnnlberPerl.ine)
Geomornhol
;) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
bsenl Wenlc 11lodet•ale
i) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Ifit) rlnt:+ill PIov.n19 0 3
r) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 QL / 2 s
?) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present'? 0 1 s
*NOT!?. ll llr+l & ltnpik Cowed I1j f)iIf-bbse AmI {ti'1T110Uf Sinuu.?lrv'flren.Srnre=0*)
10) Is A 2" J Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
'RIAIAR I' GEOi110RP11OL OG I' INDICATOR I'OINT S:L3
1.II01-0101*V Absent Weak Moderate Strong
.) Is There A Groundwater T
TIAIARI'll YDROLOGYINDICATORPOIN`T'S: ?5)
)ecoIldary Field Indicators: (Chule Otte Number Per Line)
Weals Moderate Stron
Ther
i) Does Topography Indicate A
Jatural Drainage Way? 0 .5 15
ECONDARY GEOillORI'IIOLOGIr INDI CATOR POINTS:-I-_
1.IIVdrologV Absent Wealc Moderate Stronl;_

Is'fhis Year's (Or Last's) Leatlitter
Present In Streambed? •5 0
'.) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris Present? _ 1 1.5
Are Wrack Lines Present? 5 1 1.5
Is Water In Channel And >48 Iles. Since 0 .5 1.5
,ast Known Rain? (*NOl'ls !f I)irth Indirnred In till Above Skip Tlris Sleu And 11.5lkI+ rv*
Is Tltcre Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
'onditions Or• In GrocinScas??n)?_" _
i) Are 11 dric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel iOr In IleacuL2 _ Vos==/..5
;I:CONDARY III'DROLOGY INDICATOR POINT S:x1-_
II. Iliolo i Absent Weals Modetate Slrort?,,
) Are Fish Present? .5 1 1.5
Are Welland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly 0111, Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UI'L
• NOTE: rl Totid Absence Of All Plants br Slrcambed 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
4.s Noted Above .Skip Tlriv Sit-p- UNLESS SAV Present*). -
iECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR I'OIN7S:
,? I_(If Greato-r Than Or Fqual to 19 Points'l'he Stream Is At Least Intermittent).
l'OTf11. POINTS (PI'llN[tl'y + Secondary) =q
1) Are Bivalves Present? c2 1 2 3
?_
TIAIAR YBIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
? r- s
JCD WO Stream Classification Toren
'roject Name: River Basin:
FA--,,L, 3r~?,??L
)WQ Project Number: go, Uct3z Ncarest N,uned Stream:
(f -S C,1,."- A-
se.lk A) ?v
)ale: a,, 1T , USGS QUAD;,-
County: Ce/N Evaluator: f1/,? tt
Latitude: 39- S U ?/ Signature: M
L elSL (Z-?e ?--
Longitudc:?a ?t)a Location/Diiections:
ModerMe Stron
2 3
( 2) 3
2 3
3
)rlluary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number 1'crL1ne)
ornbolo
A
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Is There A Riffle Pool Sequence? 0
Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Terrain? 0
Are Natural Levees Present? C?b
) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
loo(olain Present?
) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2
'N(1'fls: L11i'd & 11r Ink Caused By Vitclrin , AS nd t11111Q1! Simrari l1i?l Sco? •=0*
0) Is A 2" a Order Or Greatcr Channcl (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present'? _ Yes=.? No=O
'RIh1ARYG1s0i110R1'IIOLOGYINDICA7'OR ithWT.S: 1'-7
1.IlydrolokV Absent Weak Moderate .Strong
) is Thcre A Groundwater
low/Discharge Present's 0 2 3
'RIAIARY IIYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: _L-
Ii. Biology Absent Weak Moderate Slrnnl*
1 Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? l? 2 1 0
'RIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: -7
iecondal'y Field Indicators: (Circle OneNautberPerLine)
. GeonlorplIONILly Absent Weak Moderale Strong
1 Ic There A Iteart C'io Preczent in Channel? 1 .5 1 1.5
) Does Topography Indicate A
'ECONDARY GEOAIORPIIOLOGY INDICA7'OR I'OIN7S: 2-
I.Ilydrology Absent Weak Moderate Shone
) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leallitter
) Is Water In Channel And >48 Ilrs. Since 0 .5
Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 I U
'onditions Or In Growing Season)? __
) Are I ydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Ileadcut)? Yes=1.5 Nr?JJ?--
ECONDARY IIYDROLOGY INDICf17'OR POINTS: r-
11. J1iol0LV Absent Weak Model-ate Strong
Are Crayfish Present? 0 5 (I J 1
1 Are Maernhenthnc Precept? O 5 1 I.
) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly 011I. Mostly FACIV Mostly FA(: Mostly NACU Mostly UPI.
* NOTE: If Twal Absence 0J'A11 Plants In Streambed 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
s Nrned Abnve Skin ViA up.UNLESS .SAV Present*).
ECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:_
"OTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary) =35 S (11'Greaicr'1'han Or Equal to 19 Points The Stream Is Al Least Intermittent).
,DU % S i?? t? S
NC.DWQ'Screfiin Classification l+or><n
?roject Name:/UC. DU% River Basin: FA,2-c? 3?r
DWQ Project Number: j `j -04-32 Nearest Named S am:
Date: ?t, ?1 f o? USGS QUAD:C,-A A,
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle Otte Number Per Line)
County: -p6,,' C-0 "- ?-- Evaluator:
Lalitude: 3, 3 0 a.9 Signature '? c?, /2 0
Longitude: ?? 3 3 9 Location/Directions:
/V,-- /S
f. Geomot•pholofly Absent Weal( Mo legate ,Stroh
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence'? 0 I 2' 3
!) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
i) Is `('here An Active (Or Relic)
vial
ed
(I
IN I IICIU t% uairr.nnl ilull II i
?) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2
*NOTE'- //'flob& IlrrrkC' ff?CdBvVilrhineArir tt'ITIW IT?5intimtUj renS?urr=0*) _
10) Is A 2"J Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo M_ip Arr/f/Or In Field Present'? Yyo No=O
"RIi11AR I' GEOi110R1'IIOLOG I' INDICATOR 1'OIN'I S:/--"
J.llydrolot"y Absent Weal( Moderate Sh•ont:
l) Is There A Groundwater
?low/Discharge Presenl? 0 (2 // 2 3
"RIMAR YHYDROLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS: I
)econdary Field Indicators: (Cir('IeOtte NumberPerLhle)
. (Ile
A
Moderate
?) Does 'T'opography Indicate A ?
latural Drainage Way? (I ..5 1 (I'.5
iECONDARYGEOAIORPIIOLOGYINDICA7'OR POINTS:Z`>_
I. Ilydrolol,y
) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leallittcr
Weal(
) Is Water In Channel And >48 IIrs. Since 0 .5
) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.51
'onditions Or In Growing; Season)'? _ ??
?) Are Ilydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In llcadcut)? Yes=1.5 KID:
;I:COND11RI"IIYDROLOGYINDIGI7'OR I'OINTS:?;.-S
to stroll
0
') Are Wetland Plants In Strcambed? SAV Mostly 011I, Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPI.
* NMI: If Total Absenre Of All Plants bl Slrearnbed 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
1s Nuled Above .Skip Thir SLM UNLESS SAV Prevenl*).
;ECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: TOTAL POINTS (Prill/nry + Secondary) = - 34, (If Gieilcr "than Or Equal to 19 Points 'fhe Stream Is At Least lntcrn?iitcnt).

'RIAIAR 1' BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 7
.l--)6T sfc Go,t1st?4cf dti 407' Fe
NCD WO-Stream Classification Fortin ?-4
Project Name:` c--D45/ yrvh /S -)River Basin:rico,,- 4 County: ?N?hJly Evaluator: P
DWQ Project Number: ?j'?i ??32 Nea est Named Stream: Latitude: J -3v 3? Signature/? dz,?2-
61 -7" ?
Date: USGS QUAD: /t/•C. Longitude: ?a } U ?L Location/Directions:
EFSCd ,
t) ??
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Primary Field Ildicators: (Circle OneNtanberPerline) v_, A
Z x?
Geomomhohwv _ Absent
Modera
n
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Hoodplain Present's 0 (-7 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2 ?J
(*NOTI' /flltd 4 (lank C'ansed By Ditchine And WITHOUT Sinuosity Then S(-ore=O*)
10) Is A 2" d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
II llydroloj!y Absent Weal( Moderate Stront*
1) Is There A Groundwater
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS
M. Riolot?v Absent Weal( Mode
0
PRIAIARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomornholoev Absent Weal( Mode
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 1 I.5 J
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:2_S-
II llydroloi;y Absent Weal( Moderate Strom-,
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
4) Is Water In Channel 2ind >48 I-Irs. Since 0 (5' ) 1 1.5
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growin, Season)?
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1 S No=
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
Moderate
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV `' Mostly 0I11, Mostly MM Mostly MC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: lfTotal Absence Of All Plants In Streambed 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
M Noted.tbove Skip This Stets UNI ESS SA V Present*)
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:_
TOTAL POINTS (Prilrurry + Secoii(lary) = ,?ZI (If Greater Than Or Equal to 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent).
NCD WO -Stream Classification Forth
?roicct Nait f(.'G LNT /II"J IS- River Basin: F-- -? County: ?t,??vca .•?_ Evaluator: /`r, 1411,iC
DWQ Project Nun?ber:9i',o`t3Z' N crest Namcct lrcaui: C J? Latitude: r S 4? Signature:??? ?ZQ,?. C y""
Dale. t •--'Z- ' / i USGS QUAD: Dz,stl,o. c_ 177f? - Longitude:'s Z f Locatio??/Dircctions: l
FKNF
Primary Field Indicators: (Citcle One Number Per Line)
L Geonror Iholo Absent Weak Moderate Strom
i) Is'There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 2 3
1) Is The USDA Texture In Strcambed
i) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
71oodnlain Present?
t) Arc Recent Amuviat uepostts rresent! v %1 i z -1
I) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 1 3
)) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 3
*NOTI?_ReddIJankCmaerlIIvI)itcI -llnr IY/TTIOU7'Sinua.cit _!!Lrt.$?•nrc=0?_
t0) Is A 2"d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Map,1n(110r In Field) Prescnl? Yes=3
"RIAIAR l' GIs O!?IORI'IIOLOG I' INDICATOR POINTS:
it Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
I) Is There A Groundwater
=low/Discharge Present? 0 Ll/ 2 3
"RIAIARI'll YDROLOGYINDICATOR POINT'S:
eak Moderate Stron
f Is Pci i ph ylon Present? 0 2 3
I Are Bivalves Present? 1 2 3
•'RIMARYIIIOLOGIf INDICATOR POINTS: :;!:^
wcondal'y Field Indicators: (Cir('IeOlleNulftberi'crLille)
Geomor rholo Absent Weak Moderate Strong
Is "There A I lead Cut Present In Channel? .5 1 1.5
3 IS There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0 .5 ? _1.5
1) Does Topography Indicate A
latural Drain_igc )Yqy? 0 .5 1 Lrc-p
;EC'ONDARY GEOMORPIIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS
I Hydrology Ahsent Weak Moderate Strong
Is'This Year's (Or Last's) Leallitter
Present In Streambed? 1.5 .5 0
) Is Water In Channel And >48 IIrs. Since 0 C. I-q/ I 1.5
,ast /mown Rain? (*N07'F.: If Ditch Indicatc(l hi #II Above Skip 76is Step And #.S Below*)
Is'Thcre Water In Channel During Dry 0 0 I 1.5
-onditions Or In Growing Season)?
) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Ilmicul)?Yes /.5 No=O
;ECONDARY IIYDROLOGY INDICAT'OR POINTS: 2•.S'
11. Biology Absent Weak Moderate
Arc Niacrobenthos Present. 0 .5 CP 1.5
Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fun pus Present? 0 1 1.5
Is Filamentous Algae Present'? .5 1 1.5
Are Welland Plants In Strcambed? SAV Mostly Olil. Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU 1llos1ly UPI,
' NOTE: ,/'Tined Absence Of All Plants In St-reambed 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
is Nutcd rl Love .Skip '!'Iris 5l p_ UNLESS SA V Present-').
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINT'S:
l'OTAL POINTS (1-1fi luny + .Secondary) = ,?(If Grealcr Than Or Equal to 19 Points The Strcam Is At Least Intermittent).
DUI ?i-r? !z/
?CD WQ SSIxeam Classification Form
-11 'rojcct Name: Al cD oT /lw?/S /Rivcr Basin: F/- (3rwI-Id-

)WQ I'roject Number. q ? -e`43z Nearest Naamed Stream:
L[ 1 d J . ?Q [ /V 1??
)aic:?C?? C f lc'j?j?J USGS QUAD: /
FY/t/?ff
"rimary Field 111 dieatOrS: (CirrleOneNumberPerl.ine)
County: 151- c v1.oAe1.A- Gvaluator:?h'
Latitude: 3S ag 3 Sign1111M.ccl"Itz .
P-1--
Longitt.lde:?Z ""IY 17 LocatioiVDiiections:
Geonaorpholoyy Absent Wenk Moderate Strom
Is'There A Riftle-Pool Sequence? 0' 2 3
Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 2 3
Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Is "There A Bank-full Bench Present? U t s
Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 3
0) Is A 2"' Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
'RIAIAR I' GEOillORI'IIOLOGY INDICA7OR POINTS:
1.I1yd1-01oj!V Absent Weak Moderate Strom
) Is There A Groundwater
]ow/Discharge Present? 0 (_0 2 3
'RIMARI'll I'DROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: _Z_
II Biolot;V Absent Weak Moderate strong
Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
1 Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 d) 1 0
Is Periphyton Present'/ 0 2 3
1 Are Bivalves Present? 0 1 2 3
'RIAlit RY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: iecondary Field Indicators: (Ci/r'le0/reNnnlberPerline)

(scomoroho
annel?
Absent
oderate
) Does Topography Indicate A
latural Drainage Way? 0 .5 1 t I ?/
'ECONDARY GEOAIORPIIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:.d,\`
L Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Slroil.!
Is This Year's (Or Last's) Lcatlitter
Present In Streambed? l --- .5 0
) Is Water In Channel And >48 I Irs. Since 0 ? 1 1.5
1St Known Rain? MOTE: If Dia It lndieared bt #11 Above Skin 7his Step And #.S helot e#
Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 1 1.5
) Are tivdric Mails Iliesertt In ildczs Url;nnmlcl (Ur to ltc:?.lC; L, reJ _ - IV,_if -----------..-.---
'ECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR P01
11.lliolon, Absent weak model-ate Strom
) Are Fish Present? e'-11 ?) . 5 1 1.5 _
"OT,,iL POINTS (i'1'1lriary + Secoald(iry) _ ; (If Grealor Than Or Equal to 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Inteimittent).
Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? sAV Mostly 0111, Mostly FACNV Mostly FA(: !Mostly FACU ]Mostly UI11.
NOTE: 117oml Absenre Of Bill Plants lit Streambed 2 1 .75 .5 0 0
is Noa,d Above Skip 7hiv Step UNLESS SAV Presein' . _
'ECONDAR I' BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
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