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State 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:
A
NCDENR
September 3, 1999
Dare Counties
DWQ Project No. 990984
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
material in 0.039 acres of wetlands the purpose of relocating NC 12 north Buxton and south of Avon. The
project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated 3 September 1999. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification
Number 3103. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Number 14 issued by the Corps of
Engineers. 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 thereb}
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.
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.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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.
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NC 12
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Dart County
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ?R01NO OF NO STGN1TrICANT
IMPACT
U, S. DEPARTNMllT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
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N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF lUGHWAYS
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NC 12
Just North of Buxton in
Dare County
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Septmbcr,1999
Cooperating Agency:
USDI, Nationai Ptak Servicc.
Documentation Prepared in Project Developmenrand Environmental Analysis Branch
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T. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
The North Carolina Departmmt..of Transportation proposes to reconstruct a 3000
foot long section of NC 12 on Hatteras Island within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore
in Dare County just north of Bunton This portion of NC 12 has been washed out by
Hurricane Dennis, leaving communities to the south of this area without vital services
(cm;rgcncy response) and highway access°to the mainland. The proposed Teconstruetjon
will take place to the west of NC 12's original locution because the old roadbed is now.
located within the normal tide zone, where reconstruction is no longer possible.
II. SUMMARY OF SPECIAL PROJECT COr S
All stationary sources of artificial lighting employed during nighttime
construction would be positioned or shielded so the fight source is not visible
from the Atlantic shoreline.
The beach will be constantly Monitored adjacent to the proposed project area and
for a distance of 1000 feet north and south of the proposed project area whenever
artificial lighting (stationary or mobile, i.e, vehicle headlights) is employed during
nighttime construction. If a sea turtle enters the monitored area all sources of
artificial illumination would be turned off until any sea turtles have nested,
completed egg laying, and returned-into the Atlantic Ocean.
During construction all visible asphalt debris from the old roadbed will be
manually removed.
III. PURPOSE AND NEED OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
. The permanent population of Hatteras Island relies on NC 12 for access to the
Dare County mainland. The population of Hatteras Island is nearly 4000, These
residents, as well as visitors to Hatteras Island, rely on NC 12 for the delivery of goods
and services to the Island Additionally, island residents rely on off island, community
services, such as hospitals, emergency responses and waste collection. NC 12 is their
only land-based link to the mainland. As such, maintenance of the NC 12 corridor is
extremely important to the residents of Hatteras Island.
.During the week of August 30- September 3, 1999, Hurricane Dennis hit
Hatteras Island and completely washed out a 3000-foot section of NC 12 just north of
Buxton. NC 12 provides the only vehicular link for communities south of the washed out
roadway northward to the mainland. Currently, this section of NC 12 is impassible to
non-four wheel drive vehicles. Many residents and tourists to the south of the wash out
are stranded since ferry service off 1rlatteras Island to the south has not been
reestablished.
The purpose of the proposed project is to restore vehicular access from the
northern mainland to communities south of the washed out portion of NC 12. NCDOT
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recognizes the need to provide a long-term solution to provide a travel corridor that is
less vulnerable to flooding and over wash. The Department is in the process of beginning
planning studies based on the Draft Scope of Study. compiled by the Outerbanks Task
Force in 1994 and obtaining future funding to.impleulernt a. more long-term solution.
Howcver, immediate action is needed in order to restore access to the communities of
Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras for residents and tourists, and to facilitate the delivery of
goods, services, and emergency service to areas cut off from normal vehicular access,
IV. - Charactcristics of the Existing facility
NC 12 is a major collector route coasisting..of a 32-foot paved trnvelway with a 5.
foot paved shoulder and 6-foot sand/grass shoulders. NC 12 is located within a 60-foot
casement through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. This easement is granted as a
Special Use Perrilit solely for maintevancc of the highway corridor. The speed limit is 55
mph and there is no control of access..In.1998, 8,300 vehicles per day traveled this
section of INC 12 on average. Peak season flows are significantly higher than the average
dally traffic (AM). Peak season flows are estimated to be about 66% higher than the
ADT,
This portion of NC 12, however, has been washed out by Hurricane Dennis. The
project area consists of overwash sand and pieces of asphalt from the washed out highway.
Very little vegetation exists. Additionally, the sand dune system bas bccu washed away
by the storm's surge.
V. Description of Proposed Action
The washed out portion of NC 12 will be reconstructed approximately 100 to 150
feet west of the existing power poles along the west-side of the original alignment of NC
12. The proposed reconstruction is approximately 3000 feet in length and begins just
notch of Buxton extending northward_ The proposed typical section consists of two 12-
foot travel lanes and 4-foot paved shoulders. Temporary roadway connectors will be
established to get between the power poles and provide access to the relocatd portion of
NC 12. Standard curve radii will be established at a la
tter date. A small sand dune will f
formed along the cast side of the proposed project by pushing up existing sand. All
reconstruction and sand dune protection would- be confined to anew 60-foot wide
corridor. The project cost is S 700,000. It is estimated that the work can be completed in
7 days.
Two uoUty poles must be relocated due to the proposed construction. The only
impacts associated with the utility pole relocation would be from excavation of the new
holes.
At the request of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NCDOT evaluated the
installation or several pipes to carry ocean over wash under the new road. It was
deterruined the pipes installed at this location would serve no regular hydraulic fumcdo,n
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and that the pipes would become clogged with sand and rendered useless. Therefore, the
pipes will not be installed:
The project lies within an Ocean HazcA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
and is under the jurisdiction of the Noirth Carolina. Division of Coastal Management
(DCM). Activities within the Ocean Hazard AEC will require authorization from the
DCM under the Coastal MaaagementMt (CAMA). This project Tics within the Cape
Hatteras National Seashore. Therefore a Special Use Permit will be requited from the
National Park Service. A permit from the LAS Army Corps of Engineers may be required
for this project under the provisions of Section-404 of the Clean W atcr Act. A Section
401 Water Quality Certification from the N. C. Division of Water Quality may be
required.
VI. Alternatives
A. No Action
The purpose of the proposed project is to .restore vehicular access from the
northern mainland to communities south of the washed out portion of NC 12.
Existing NC 12 has been washed out dux to Hurricane Dennis. The'Vo Action'
alteroative would not serve the purpose of the project to restore access for island
inhabitants and tourists.
B. Rebuilding NC 12 Along Washed Out Roadbcd
Reconstructing. NC, 12 at its original location is no longer feasible. The
old roadbed is now part of the normal tide zone.
C. Reconstructing Washed Out Portion of NC 12 to the West of Its Original
Location (Recommended)
This alternative consists of reconstructing a 3000-foot section of NC 12 to
the west of its original washed out location, away from the tidal influences of the
Atlantic Ocean. This alternative is recommended because it is the only feasible
alternative that meets the purpose and need of the project of restoring vehicular
and service access to island communities to the south of the washed out area.
VI. Social, Economic, and Environmental. Impacts
A. Relocation Impacts
No relocation of homes or businesses will result from the proposed
project.
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B_ Public Facilities
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No public facilities will be impacted by the proposed project.
C. Cultural Resources
There are no properties eli.gible.-for or listed on the National Register of
Mstoric Places located within *o project affected area. The project area has been
reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office.
D. Natural Resources
Biotic Communes
The existing biotic community is a heavily impacted over wash area
consisting of sand deposited from the former dune line and beach by ocean over
wash. Vegetation is non-existent with the exception of a few specimens of sea
oats (Unlola paniculata). A narrow vegetative fringe surrounds the over wash
area. Vegetation in this fringe consists of yaupon (Ilex vomitorla), tatens
(Startina taten), and greenbier (Smilax bonanox).
The faunal components of this community will be virtmatlly noa-existent
because it was deposited so recently. Additionally, the immediate response to
construct the proposed project-will not allow sufficient time for organisms to rc-
colonize the area.
Jwisdicti Tonics
One small wetland area will be impacted by the proposed project. The
total area of the impacted wetland. is approximately 1700 square feet. The
dominant vegetation consists of yaupon (Ilex vomitorla) and tatens (Startlna
taten).
The project lies within an Ocean Hazard Area of Environmental Concern
(AEC) and is under the jurisdiction.-of the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management (DCM). Activities withinihe Ocean .Hazard AEC will requiro
authorization from the DCM under the Coastal, Management Act (CAMA)_ This
project lies within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Therefore a Special Use
Permit will be required from the National Park Service. A pemi t from the Us
Army Corps of Engineers will be required for this project under the provisions of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. A Section 401 Water Quality Certification
from the N. C. Division of Water Quality will be required.
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Protected -Species
Table l lists the federally-protected species for Dare County, Speeics
descriptions and biological conclusions= provided:for those species that have
the potential for occwzing within: the, project area, Four species potentially occur
within the project area.
Table 1. Federally-Protected. Species for Dare County
5C ENTIF C NAME
Alligator mississippiensis
Lanus rufus
Caretta earetia
Charadrius melodus
Chelonia mydas
Dermoc•helys• eoriacea
Falco peregri=ir
Hallaeetus leucacephalus
Lepidochelys kempll
Pieoides borealia
Sterna dougallit
Trichechus manarw
Amaranthus pumilus
CQMLgON NAA9 STAIUS
American alligator T (S/A)
Red wolf E
Loggerhead turtle T
Piping plover T
green.sea turtle T
Ieatherback sea turtle E
perc&rine falcon E
bald eagle T
Kemp's ridley sea turtle E
red-cockaded woodpecker E
roseate tern E
manatee E
scabcach amaranth T
-E" denotes Endangemd (a species thn is in danger of extinction throughout all or
a significant portion of its wage).
"I"' denotes Threatened (a specfes that is Rely to became an mdangcmd species within the
forsecable future dttougbout all or a significant portion of its range).
"T (S/A)" denotes a species that is ?hreniened due to similarity of appearance to
Motu federally protected species and is not subject to Section 7 consuitzion,
Common Name: Green sea luwe
Scientific Name: Chelonia mydas
Federal Status: Threatened
Usted: July 28, 1978
Characteristics:
The green sea turtle is a large marine reptile, weighing 100-295 kg. The
smooth, keelless carapace is light-to dark brown with darker mottling and the
plastron is light yellow- The head :is fairly-small with a serrated lower jaw, and
there is a single claw on each front flipper. There are four pairs of pleural scutes
on the carapace, with pone touching the nuchal scute, and a single pair of
elongated scales betweenthe eyes. Hatchlings generally have a black carapace,
white plastron, and white,markwgs on the.edge of the carapace and flippers.
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Distributiou and Habitat:
The grecn sea turtle can be found in ,tropical and temperate waters from
Massachussets to Mexico on the east.coast of North America, and British
Columbia to Baja California on the west coast, as well as Puerto Rico and the
U.S. Virgin Islands. Most nesting in the United States takes place on the eastern
coast of Florida between volusia and DadeCoumties, though some nests ,have
been observed in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as well. This species
shows strong nest-site fidelity, and individuals often migrate long distances to
return to a particular beach. The breeding populations in Florida and the Pacific
coast of Mexico are listed as Endangered; elsewhere this species is listed as
Threatened.
Adult green sea turtles arc generally found in shallow water, especially in.
lagoons and shoals inside reefs, bays, and inlets where marine grasses and algae
arc abundant. Hatchlings are often,seen offshore, in association with floating
sargassum seaweed. The diet consists mainly of marine grasses and algae,
although mollusks, sponges, crustaceans, and jellyfish may also be-taken.
On the east coast of the U.S., the nesting season begins in about June and
Iasts until September. Females crawl onto the beach at night and excavate a
chamber in the sand, using their hind flippers, in which a clutch o£75-200 eggs is
deposited. Incubation takes 48-70 days, and the hatchlings usually.emerge at
night. The hatchlings crawl toward the ocean, possibly using illumination off the
water and slope of the beach as cues to fwd the water. Little is known about
where the youn$ go once they enter the ocean, but evidence suggests that 25.50
years are required to reach sexual maturity, Females only nest every 2-4 years,
but may lay seven clutches during a reproductive year, with 9-13 days between
clutches.
Threats to Species:
The primary threats to the green sea turtle are overexploitation of adults
and eggs for human food, and loss of nesting habitat (including direct beach loss
due to coastal construction and erosion as well as excessive artificial light causing
hatehling disorientation after cuterging froze the nest). Other factors that can
adversely affect this species include adult mortality from becoming entangled in
fishing nets or shrimp trawls and marlae pollution.
Distinctive Characteristics:
The preen sea turtle is most easily distinguished from al I other sea turtle
species by the pair of elongated scales between the eyes, serrated lower jaw, and
single claw on each froth flipper. This species can also be distinguished from the
Iog$erhead sea turtle because it has four, not five, pairs of pleural scutcs.
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Biological Conclusion: No Effect
The only two known tur le.nests in. the area have been washed away be the
storm. ,Additionally, historic records hzive indicated that there is an extremely low
probability of new nests occurring. betftcp.now and the end of the proposed
construction (approximately 1 week). Therefore, tho project will have no effect
on this species.
Common Name: Loggerhead -sea turtle
Scientific Name_ Carerta caretta
Federal Status: Threatened
Listed: July 28, 1978
Characteristics:
The loggerhead sea turtle is a large.marine reptile, weighing 170-500 kg.
The loggerhead has a large head and blunt, powerful jaws. The carapace. and
flippers are reddish-brown and the plastron is-yellow. Three are five pairs of
pleural scutes on the carapace, with the fast touching the nuehal scute, Three
scutes on each side connect the.carapace and the plastron.
Distribution and Habitat;
The loggerhead sea turtle is mainlyra tropical and subtropical species, but
can be found as far north as Newfbun,dland and as far south as Argentina. Major
nesting areas are located in the southeastern United States, eastern Australia, and
the Sultanate of Oman. Most nesting in the Unitcd States takes place on the east
coast of Florida between Cape:Canaveral and Palm Beach, although the turtles
also use suitable beaches as far north as Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina. This
species apparently migrates overlong distances, as tagged individuals have been
recaptured 2400 km from the original tagging site.
The loggerhead sea turtle is found is a wide variety of habitats, including
the open ocean, bays, lagoons, salt marshes, creeks, ship channels, and large river
mouths. Hatchlings are often seen in association with floating sargassum
seaweed. The diet includes sponges, jcllyfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and fish.
Loggerheads often forage. in coral reefs, rocky areas, and shipwrecks.
On the east coast ofthe. U.S., the. nesting season begins in about May and
lasts until November. Females crawl onto-the beach at night and excavate a
charnbez in the sand, using their hind flippers. They lay 64-341 eggs, the average
being about 115. These hatch iii. about two months, usually emerging at night.
The hatchlings crawl toward the ocean, possibly using illumination off the water
and slope of the beach as cues to find the water. Little is known about where tho
young go once they enter the ocean, but evidence suggests that 12-30 years are
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DEM ID:
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CORPS ACTION ID:
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): NW? 14
P. 02
PRE-CONSTRUCTION • NOrZlrl lCATIOlI APPLICATION
FOR HATIONWID2 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
SLIM 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). PLZASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: NC Dopt. of Tranuportation; Projoct Dovolopm®nt a
Environmantal Anal sia nranch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Pont Officm Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Ralaigh STATE: tiC• ZIP CODE: 27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
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(WORK): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
TTilli= D. Gilmora, P.2., tlanager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL FU070GRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Daro NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Buxton
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
A 30001 soction of NC 12 north of Buxton
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Atlantic OcOan and Pamlico Sound
RIVER BASIN:
N/A
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: Tho
Atlantic Ocoan and Pamlico sound are both tidal saltrrator.
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?YES[X) NO[ l
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?
Public Highway, Cape Hattoraa:National Saaahoro
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): No.
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [) NO [) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
Additional relocation of NC 12 is candor long-to= otudy.
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.039 Acre EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO 82 IMPACTED: 0.039
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION) :
LENGTH BEFORE: N/A FT_ AFTER: FT
ITIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
17IDTH AFTER: FT
AVZRACE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: N/A PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: .
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): Reconstruct/roloeato NC 12 udi road construction o i mont
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: _ Roconsstruct/relocata NC 12 following
hurricane dame o; Fadoral Disas;tor Araa.
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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):
NCDOTiP&E BRANCH Fax:[phone] Sep 3 '99 17:02 P.05
Roadbod cannot bo roconstructod on for=or location duck to ahorolino
©rosion impacts'to wotlands ar© unavoidoblo becauao thoy artist adjacent
to tho formor roadway where the now roadbad must bo constructod.
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: Sopt©mber 3, 1999 (USM13 and IDWS)(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: August 4, 1999
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [XI 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 [I NO [X1
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:
NCDOTiP&E BRANCH Fax:[phone] Sep 3 '99 17:03 P.06
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.
0. 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? Cape Hattoras
National Soaahoro
£. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTZ: SHETLANDS OR HATERS OF THE U: S`. .MAY NOT 13E IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCR OR TAZVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IMTER QUALITY) CERTIB'xCATION, AND
3) (IN TRW TFI=TY COASTAL COU1N27ES ONLY) , A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION Or COASTAL MWMGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
OWNER S/AGEN 'S SIGNATURE
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'DA TE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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NCDOT/P&E BRANCH
LNDANUM 3PSCIRS•
Fax:[phone] Sep 3 '99 17:04 P.07
V.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
RALEIGH FIELD OFFICE
P.O. BOX 33726
RALEIGH, NC 27636-3726
TELEPHONE [phone]
HTaTORIC RYSoaxczs:
AGENCY ADDRESSES
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
HABITAT CONSERVATION'DIVISICN
PIVERS ISLAND
BEAUFORT, NC 28516
TELEPHONE [phone]
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
H,C. DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
109 EAST JONES STREET
RALEIGH, NC 27601
TELEPHONE [phone]
ATATZ REGM ATORT ACSR)CIYa:
MR. JOHN DORNEY
DIVISION OF .ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMNT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONfMiT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27607
TELEPHONE [phone]
corms or BNGnmr" rxrLD OgPICEa:
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
OS ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
6508 FALLS OF THE NEUSE ROAD,
SUITE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27615
TELEPHONE [phone]
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF E14CIlTEERS
POST OFFICE BOX 1000
WASHINGTON, NO 27889-1000
TELEPHONE [phone]
V.S. 8'ISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
ASHEVILLE FIELD OFFICE
160 ZILLICOA STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
TELEPHONE[phone]
MR, STEVE BENTON
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
EIJVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
POST OFFICE BOX 27687
RALEIGMi, NORTS CAROLINA 27611-7687
TELEPHONE [phone]
A [phone]
ASHEVILLE REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
OS ARHY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
251 PATTON AVENUE, ROOM 143
ASHEVILLE, NC 26801-5006
TELEPHONE [phone]
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
POST OFFICE BOX 1690
WILMINGTON, 11C 28402.1890
TELEPHONE [phone]
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