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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
Mr. Bill Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
N.C. Department of Transportation
PO Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
January 14, 2000
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Modification to the Elizabeth City Bypass, TIP R-2515, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003), State
Project No. 8.T110301, WQC Project No. 991270, COE No. 199500023
Pasquotank County
Attached hereto is a modification to Certification No. 3210 issued to the North Carolina Department of
Transportation dated November 16, 1998. The attached modification authorizes an additional fill to
0.23 acres of wetlands for the purpose of flattening continually failing fill slopes to a 3:1 ratio. It
should be noted the modification is applicable only to the additional proposed activities. All the
authorized activities and conditions of certification associated with the original Water Quality
Certification dated November 16, 1998 still apply. In addition, the Department of Transportation
agrees to mitigate the impacted 0.23 acres of wetland by restoring 0.46 acres of wetlands at the Great
Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site as proposed in the permit modification application dated November 17,
1999.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Attachments:
Modification to WQC No. 3210
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Cathy Brittingham, Division of Coastal. Management
Central Files
Sincerely,
rr . Stevens
Division of Water Quality • 401 Wetlands Unit
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500. This certification authorizes a modification to the proposed
mitigation plan. 0.036 acres of previously identified cypress-gum swamp will be restored as emergent
marsh to facilitate the construction of public utilities through the site. The project shall be constructed
pursuant to this Certification issued on January 14, 2000. All the authorized activities and conditions of
certification associated with the original Water Quality Certification dated, November 16, 1999 still apply.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the proposed wetlands in
conjunction with the proposed development will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality
Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will
not violate the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if
conducted in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application, as described in
the Public Notice. Should your project change, you are required to 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, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you are required to comply with all the
conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local permits before
proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of two manuals. Either the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Planning and Design Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available from the
Division of Land Resources in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices). The control practices
shall be utilized to prevent exceedances of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50
NTUs in all fresh water streams and rivers not designated as trout waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes
and reservoirs, and all saltwater classes; and 10 NTUs in trout waters);
2. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed and
the natural grade restored after the Division of Land Resources has released the project;
3. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
4. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
associated with this permit without appropriate modification of this permit. Should waste or
borrow sites be located in wetlands or stream, compensatory mitigation will be required since it is
a direct impact from road construction activities;
5. Compensatory mitigation shall be done in accordance with the Mitigation Proposal submitted with
your modification request and attached hereto. DWQ shall be copied on a detailed mitigation and
monitoring plans as well as the annual reports for the entire length of the monitoring period. The
draft mitigation plan shall be sent to DQW within one month of issuance of the 404 Permit.
6. All other conditions written into previous Water Quality Certifications for this project still apply.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions
are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification
shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written
petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. If modifications are made to an
original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written
request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this
Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 14th day of January 2000
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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Modification to WQC No. 3210
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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
Mr. Bill Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning & Environmental Branch
N.C. Department of Transportation
PO Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
January 14, 2000
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Modification to the Elizabeth City Bypass. TIP R-2515, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003), State
Project No. 8.T 110301, WQC Project No. 991270, COE No. 199500023
Pasquotank County
Attached hereto is a modification to Certification No. 3210 issued to the North Carolina Department of
Transportation dated November 16, 1998. The attached modification authorizes an additional fill to
0.23 acres of wetlands for the purpose of flattening continually failing fill slopes to a 3:1 ratio. It
should be noted the modification is applicable only to the additional proposed activities. All the
authorized activities and conditions of certification associated with the original Water Quality
Certification dated November 16, 1998 still apply. In addition, the Department of Transportation
agrees to mitigate the impacted 0.23 acres of wetland by restoring 0.46 acres of wetlands at the Great
Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site as proposed in the permit modification application dated November 17,
1999.
If we can-be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Attachments:
Modification to WQC No. 3210
Sincerely,
rr . Stevens
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Cathy Brittingham, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
Division of Water Quality • 401 Wetlands Unit
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15 NCAC 211, Section .0500. This certification authorizes a modification to the proposed
mitigation plan. 0.036 acres of previously identified cypress-gum swamp will be restored as emergent
marsh to facilitate the construction of public utilities through the site. The project shall be constructed
pursuant to this Certification issued on January 14, 2000. All the authorized activities and conditions of
certification associated with the original Water Quality Certification dated, November 16, 1999 still apply.
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the proposed wetlands in
conjunction with the proposed development will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality
Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will
not violate the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if
conducted in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application, as described in
the Public Notice. Should your project change, you are required to 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, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
211.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you are required to comply with all the
conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local permits before
proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of two manuals. Either the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Planning and Design Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available from the
Division of Land Resources in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices). The control practices
shall be utilized to prevent exceedances of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50
NTUs in all fresh water streams and rivers not designated as trout waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes
and reservoirs, and all saltwater classes; and 10 NTUs in trout waters);
2. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed and
the natural grade restored after the Division of Land Resources has released the project;
3. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
4. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
associated with this permit without appropriate modification of this permit. Should waste or
borrow sites be located in wetlands or stream, compensatory mitigation will be required since it is
a direct impact from road construction activities;
5. Compensatory mitigation shall be done in accordance with the Mitigation Proposal submitted with
your modification request and attached hereto. DWQ shall be copied on a detailed mitigation and
monitoring plans as well as the annual reports for the entire length of the monitoring period. The
draft mitigation plan shall be sent to DQW within one month of issuance of the 404 Permit.
6. All other conditions written into previous Water Quality Certifications for this project still apply.
:ions of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
;nal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions
made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification
ill expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
.f this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written
petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. If modifications are made to an
original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written
request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this
Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 14th day of January 2000
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
?r T Stevens
Modification to WQC No. 3210
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID McCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
November 17, 1999 ?n
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000 LCi ??(?. •... WATc
Washington, NC 27889-1000
ATTENTION:Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank
County; State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-
0199(003); TIP No. R-2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres
of jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands adjacent to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
Additionally, please recall a subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June
10, 1999.
In an effort to minimize impacts to wetlands, the existing fill slopes are sloped at a ratio
of 2 to 1. However, since the time of the most recent correspondence, the fill slopes
through jurisdictional wetlands have been subjected to several instances of extremely
high volumes of rainfall. On at least two occasions, the fill slopes have failed. The
sloughing material was contained and the slope rebuilt. The problems occurred both
before and during recent hurricanes and the Department feels that the slopes will continue
to fail during periods of moderate to heavy rains. If left at a 2:1 slope, the area will
become a perpetual maintenance problem in which the slope will need to be rebuilt
constantly. Additionally, a severe slope failure in the future could cause the loss of
P.O. Box 850, Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Mr. Mike Bell
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November 17, 1999
pavement and potentially jeopardize the safety of the traveling public. Therefore, the NCDOT
feels that the only solution is to expand the fill slope to a flatter 3:1 slope.
Expanding the fill slope to 3:1 would slightly increase impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. Table
1 shows the additional impacts due to expanding to 3:1.
Table 1. Revised Impacts to Wetlands
Impacts in Original Impacts from 2:1 Slope Impacts from 3:1
rsr Application from 2:1 Slope (revised June 10, 1999) Slope
Impacts from Fill 8.08 7.96 acres 8.57 acres
Impacts from Clearing 1.73 1.40 acres 1.47 acres
Total Wetland Impacts 9.81 9.36 10.04
Please note that this change represents only a slight deviation (0.23 acres) from the original
permitted impact totals. The Department has previously committed to providing 20.6 acres of
non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site. This is
compensation for the original 9.81 acres of impact to jurisdictional wetlands at a mitigation ratio
of 2.1 to 1. The Department sees no reason to deviate from this ratio. Therefore, the NCDOT
proposes to compensate for the additional 0.23 acres of impact by debiting an additional 0.46
acres of non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation from the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site.
Please find enclosed the revised construction drawing for the proposed fill slope expansion. By
copy of this letter, the Department is also requesting that the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality revise the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Accordingly. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
D. R. Conner, Division Engineer
NCDOT-Division One
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Lind dick, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
Mr. Tanner Holland, PDEA, NCDOT
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID McCOY
GOVERNOR
December 16, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
SECRETARY
ATTENTION:Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank County;
State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003); TIP No. R-
2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional wetlands adjacent
to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Additionally, please recall a
subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June 10, 1999 and the most recent request
for modification from November 17, 1999.
Please be advised that the most recent modification request contained an incorrect
depiction of the additional impact zone. The permit drawing for the impacts incorrectly depicted
the impacts as proposed for the L-line instead of ramp DB as was intended. The impact totals
have not changed from those stated in the November 17, 1999 modification request. The permit
drawing has been corrected and is attached. The NCDOT requests that the attached corrected
drawing be accepted as the drawing of record for this modification request.
P. O. Box 850 Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] FAX: [phone]
Thank you for your help with this important matter. If you have any questions or would
like additional information, please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Riddick, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. D. R. Conner, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
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Washington, NC 27889-1000
SECRETARY
ATTENTION:Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager

SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank County;
State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003); TIP No. R-
2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional wetlands adjacent
to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Additionally, please recall a
subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June 10, 1999 and the most recent request
for modification from November 17, 1999.
Please be advised that the most recent modification request contained an incorrect
depiction of the additional impact zone. The permit drawing for the impacts incorrectly depicted
the impacts as proposed for the L-line instead of ramp DB as was intended. The impact totals
have not changed from those stated in the November 17, 1999 modification request. The permit
drawing has been corrected and is attached. The NCDOT requests that the attached corrected
drawing be accepted as the drawing of record for this modification request.
P. O. Box 850 Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] FAX: [phone]
Thank you for your help with this important matter. If you have any questions or would
like additional information, please don't hesitate to call.
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NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. D. R. Conner, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
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JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID McCOY
GOVERNOR
November 17, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. BOX 1000
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SECRETARY
ATTENTION:Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager

SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank
County; State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-
0199(003); TIP No. R-2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres
of jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands adjacent to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
Additionally, please recall a subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June
10, 1999.
In an effort to minimize impacts to wetlands, the existing fill slopes are sloped at a ratio
of 2 to 1. However, since the time of the most recent correspondence, the fill slopes
through jurisdictional wetlands have been subjected to several instances of extremely
high volumes of rainfall. On at least two occasions, the fill slopes have failed. The
sloughing material was contained and the slope rebuilt. The problems occurred both
before and during recent hurricanes and the Department feels that the slopes will continue
to fail during periods of moderate to heavy rains. If left at a 2:1 slope, the area will
become a perpetual maintenance problem in which the slope will need to be rebuilt
constantly. Additionally, a severe slope failure in the future could cause the loss of
P.O. Box 850, Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Page Two
November 17, 1999
pavement and potentially jeopardize the safety of the traveling public. Therefore, the NCDOT
feels that the only solution is to expand the fill slope to a flatter 3:1 slope.
Expanding the fill slope to 3:1 would slightly increase impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. Table
1 shows the additional impacts due to expanding to 3:1.
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Impacts from Clearing 1.73 1 1.40 acres 1.47 acres
Total Wetland Impacts 9.81 19.36 10.04
Please note that this change represents only a slight deviation (0.23 acres) from the original
permitted impact totals. The Department has previously committed to providing 20.6 acres of
non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site. This is
compensation for the original 9.81 acres of impact to jurisdictional wetlands at a mitigation ratio
of 2.1 to 1. The Department sees no reason to deviate from this ratio. Therefore, the NCDOT
proposes to compensate for the additional 0.23 acres of impact by debiting an additional 0.46
acres of non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation from the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site.
Please find enclosed the revised construction drawing for the proposed fill slope expansion. By
copy of this letter, the Department is also requesting that the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality revise the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Accordingly. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
D. R. Conner, Division Engineer
NCDOT-Division One
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Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
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Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
Mr. Tanner Holland, PDEA, NCDOT
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SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank
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0199(003); TIP No. R-2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres
of jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands adjacent to the Little River in Pasquotank Counter, North Carolina.
Additionally, please recall a subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June
10, 1999.
In an effort to minimize impacts to wetlands, the existing fill slopes are sloped at a ratio
of 2 to 1. However, since the time of the most recent correspondence, the fill slopes
through jurisdictional wetlands have been subjected to several instances of extremely
high volumes of rainfall. On at least two occasions, the fill slopes have failed. The
sloughing material was contained and the slope rebuilt. The problems occurred both
before and during recent hurricanes and the Department feels that the slopes will continue
to fail during periods of moderate to heavy rains. If left at a 2:1 slope, the area will
become a perpetual maintenance problem in which the slope will need to be rebuilt
constantly. Additionally, a severe slope failure in the future could cause the loss of
P.O. Box 850, Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Mr. Mike Bell
Page Two
November 17, 1999
pavement and potentially jeopardize the safety of the traveling public. Therefore, the NCDOT
feels that the only solution is to expand the fill slope to a flatter 3:1 slope.
Expanding the fill slope to 3:1 would slightly increase impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. Table
1 shows the additional impacts due to expanding to 3:1.
Table 1. Revised Impacts to Wetlands
Impacts in Original Impacts from 2:1 Slope Impacts from 3:1
Application from 2:1 Slope (revised June 10, 1999) Slope
Impacts from Fill 8.08 7.96 acres 8.57 acres
Impacts from Clearing 1.73 1.40 acres 1.47 acres
Total Wetland Impacts 9.81 9.36 10.04
Please note that this change represents only a slight deviation (0.23 acres) from the original
permitted impact totals. The Department has previously committed to providing 20.6 acres of
non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site. This is
compensation for the original 9.81 acres of impact to jurisdictional wetlands at a mitigation ratio
of 2.1 to 1. The Department sees no reason to deviate from this ratio. Therefore, the NCDOT
proposes to compensate for the additional 0.23 acres of impact by debiting an additional 0.46
acres of non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation from the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site.
Please find enclosed the revised construction drawing for the proposed fill slope expansion. By
copy of this letter, the Department is also requesting that the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality revise the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Accordingly. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
D. R. Conner, Division Engineer
NCDOT-Division One
Lind dick, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
Mr. Tanner Holland, PDEA, NCDOT
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ATTENTION: Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank County;
State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003); TIP No. R-
2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional wetlands adjacent
to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Additionally, please recall a
subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June 10, 1999 and the most recent request
for modification from November 17, 1999.
Please be advised that the most recent modification request contained an incorrect
depiction of the additional impact zone. The permit drawing for the impacts incorrectly depicted
the impacts as proposed for the L-line instead of ramp DB as was intended. The impact totals
have not changed from those stated in the November 17, 1999 modification request. The permit
drawing has been corrected and is attached. The NCDOT requests that the attached corrected
drawing be accepted as the drawing of record for this modification request.
P. O. Box 850 Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] FAX: [phone]

Thank you for your help with this important matter. If you have any questions or would
like additional information, please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
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NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. D. R. Conner, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
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JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID McCOY
GOVERNOR
November 17, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
SECRETARY
ATTENTION:Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank
County; State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-
0199(003); TIP No. R-2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres
of jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands adjacent to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
Additionally, please recall a subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June
10, 1999.
In an effort to minimize impacts to wetlands, the existing fill slopes are sloped at a ratio
of 2 to 1. However, since the time of the most recent correspondence, the fill slopes
through jurisdictional wetlands have been subjected to several instances of extremely
high volumes of rainfall. On at least two occasions, the fill slopes have failed. The
sloughing material was contained and the slope rebuilt. The problems occurred both
before and during recent hurricanes and the Department feels that the slopes will continue
to fail during periods of moderate to heavy rains. If left at a 2:1 slope, the area will
become a perpetual maintenance problem in which the slope will need to be rebuilt
constantly. Additionally, a severe slope failure in the future could cause the loss of
P.O. Box 850, Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] Fax: [phone]
Mr. Mike Bell
Page Two
November 17, 1999
pavement and potentially jeopardize the safety of the traveling public. Therefore, the NCDOT
feels that the only solution is to expand the fill slope to a flatter 3:1 slope.
Expanding the fill slope to 3:1 would slightly increase impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. Table
1 shows the additional impacts due to expanding to 3:1.
Table 1. Revised Impacts to Wetlands
Impacts in Original Impacts from 2:1 Slope Impacts from 3:1
n z' Fr Application from 2:1 Slope (revised June 10, 1999) Slope
Impacts from Fill 8.08 7.96 acres 8.57 acres
Impacts from Clearing 1.73 1.40 acres 1.47 acres
Total Wetland Impacts 9.81 9.36 10.04
Please note that this change represents only a slight deviation (0.23 acres) from the original
permitted impact totals. The Department has previously committed to providing 20.6 acres of
non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site. This is
compensation for the original 9.81 acres of impact to jurisdictional wetlands at a mitigation ratio
of 2.1 to 1. The Department sees no reason to deviate from this ratio. Therefore, the NCDOT
proposes to compensate for the additional 0.23 acres of impact by debiting an additional 0.46
acres of non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation from the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site.
Please find enclosed the revised construction drawing for the proposed fill slope expansion. By
copy of this letter, the Department is also requesting that the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality revise the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Accordingly. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
D. R. Conner, Division Engineer
NCDOT-Division One
Lind dick, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
Mr. Tanner Holland, PDEA, NCDOT
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December 16, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
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ATTENTION: Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager

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SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank County;
State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003); TIP No. R-
2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional wetlands adjacent
to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Additionally, please recall a
subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June 10, 1999 and the most recent request
for modification from November 17, 1999.
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Please be advised that the most recent modification request contained an incorrect
depiction of the additional impact zone. The permit drawing for the impacts incorrectly depicted
the impacts as proposed for the L-line instead of ramp DB as was intended. The impact totals
have not changed from those stated in the November 17, 1999 modification request. The permit
drawing has been corrected and is attached. The NCDOT requests that the attached corrected
drawing be accepted as the drawing of record for this modification request.
P. 0. Box 850 Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] FAX: [phone]

Thank you for your help with this important matter. If you have any questions or would
like additional information, please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
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Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
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SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank
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0199(003); TIP No. R-2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres
of jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands adjacent to the Little River in Pasquotank County North Carolina.
Additionally, please recall a subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June
10, 1999.
In an effort to minimize impacts to wetlands, the existing fill slopes are sloped at a ratio
of 2 to 1. However, since the time of the most recent correspondence, the fill slopes
through jurisdictional wetlands have been subjected to several instances of extremely
high volumes of rainfall. On at least two occasions, the fill slopes have failed. The
sloughing material was contained and the slope rebuilt. The problems occurred both
before and during recent hurricanes and the Department feels that the slopes will continue
to fail during periods of moderate to heavy rains. If left at a 2:1 slope, the area will
become a perpetual maintenance problem in which the slope will need to be rebuilt
constantly. Additionally, a severe slope failure in the future could cause the loss of
P.O. Box 850, Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] Fax: [phone]

Mr. Mike Bell
Page Two
November 17, 1999
pavement and potentially jeopardize the safety of the traveling public. Therefore, the NCDOT
feels that the only solution is to expand the fill slope to a flatter 3:1 slope.
Expanding the fill slope to 3:1 would slightly increase impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. Table
1 shows the additional impacts due to expanding to 3:1.
Table 1. Revised Impacts to Wetlands
Impacts in Original Impacts from 2:1 Slope Impacts from 3:1
T N Application from 2:1 Slope (revised June 10, 1999) Slope
Impacts from Fill 8.08 7.96 acres 8.57 acres
Impacts from Clearing 1.73 1.40 acres 1.47 acres
Total Wetland Impacts 9.81 9.36 10.04
Please note that this change represents only a slight deviation (0.23 acres) from the original
permitted impact totals. The Department has previously committed to providing 20.6 acres of
non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site. This is
compensation for the original 9.81 acres of impact to jurisdictional wetlands at a mitigation ratio
of 2.1 to 1. The Department sees no reason to deviate from this ratio. Therefore, the NCDOT
proposes to compensate for the additional 0.23 acres of impact by debiting an additional 0.46
acres of non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation from the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site.
Please find enclosed the revised construction drawing for the proposed fill slope expansion. By
copy of this letter, the Department is also requesting that the Forth Carolina Division of Water
Quality revise the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Accordingly. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
D. R. Conner, Division Engineer
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Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
Mr. Tanner Holland, PDEA, NCDOT
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JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID McCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
December 16, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
ATTENTION:Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank County;
State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003); TIP No. R-
2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional wetlands adjacent
to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Additionally, please recall a
subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June 10, 1999 and the most recent request
for modification from November 17, 1999.
Please be advised that the most recent modification request contained an incorrect
depiction of the additional impact zone. The permit drawing for the impacts incorrectly depicted
the impacts as proposed for the L-line instead of ramp DB as was intended. The impact totals
have not changed from those stated in the November 17, 1999 modification request. The permit
drawing has been corrected and is attached. The NCDOT requests that the attached corrected
drawing be accepted as the drawing of record for this modification request.
P. O. Box 850 Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] FAX: [phone]
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cc: Mr. D. R. Conner, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
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JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID McCOY
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Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000 RECEIVED
Washington, NC 27889-1000
SECRETARY
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ATTENTION: Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank
County; State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-
0199(003); TIP No. R-2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres
of jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands adjacent to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
Additionally, please recall a subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June
10, 1999.
In an effort to minimize impacts to wetlands, the existing fill slopes are sloped at a ratio
of 2 to 1. However, since the time of the most recent correspondence, the fill slopes
through jurisdictional wetlands have been subjected to several instances of extremely
high volumes of rainfall. On at least two occasions, the fill slopes have failed. The
sloughing material was contained and the slope rebuilt. The problems occurred both
before and during recent hurricanes and the Department feels that the slopes will continue
to fail during periods of moderate to heavy rains. If left at a 2:1 slope, the area will
become a perpetual maintenance problem in which the slope will need to be rebuilt
constantly. Additionally, a severe slope failure in the future could cause the loss of
P.O. Box 850, Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] Fax: [phone]

Mr. Mike Bell
Page Two
November 17, 1999
pavement and potentially jeopardize the safety of the traveling public. Therefore, the NCDOT
feels that the only solution is to expand the fill slope to a flatter 3:1 slope.
Expanding the fill slope to 3:1 would slightly increase impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. Table
1 shows the additional impacts due to expanding to 3:1.
Table 1. Revised Impacts to Wetlands
Impacts in Original Impacts from 2:1 Slope Impacts from 3:1
Application from 2:1 Slope (revised June 10, 1999) Slope

Impacts fr om Fill 8.08 7.96 acres 8.57 acres
Impacts from Clearing 1.73 1.40 acres 1.47 acres
Total Wetland Impacts 9.81 9.36 10.04
Please note that this change represents only a slight deviation (0.23 acres) from the original
permitted impact totals. The Department has previously committed to providing 20.6 acres of
non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site. This is
compensation for the original 9.81 acres of impact to jurisdictional wetlands at a mitigation ratio
of 2.1 to 1. The Department sees no reason to deviate from this ratio. Therefore, the NCDOT
proposes to compensate for the additional 0.23 acres of impact by debiting an additional 0.46
acres of non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation from the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site.
Please find enclosed the revised construction drawing for the proposed fill slope expansion. By
copy of this letter, the Department is also requesting that the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality revise the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Accordingly. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
D. R. Conner, Division Engineer
NCDOT-Division One
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NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
Mr. Tanner Holland, PDEA, NCDOT
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID McCOY
GOVERNOR
December 16, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
SECRETARY
ATTENTION:Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank County;
State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003); TIP No. R-
2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional wetlands adjacent
to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Additionally, please recall a
subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June 10, 1999 and the most recent request
for modification from November 17, 1999.
Please be advised that the most recent modification request contained an incorrect
depiction of the additional impact zone. The permit dra,,wing for the impacts incorrectly depicted
the impacts as proposed for the L-line instead of ramp DB as was intended. The impact totals
have not changed from those stated in the November 17, 1999 modification request. The permit
drawing has been corrected and is attached. The NCDOT requests that the attached corrected
drawing be accepted as the drawing of record for this modification request.
P. O. Box 850 Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] FAX: [phone]

Thank you for your help with this important matter. If you have any questions or would
like additional information, please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely.
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Lindsey Riddick, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. D. R. Conner, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
Mr. Tom McCartney, USFWS
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SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank
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0199(003); TIP No. R-2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres
of jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands adjacent to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
Additionally, please recall a subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June
10, 1999.
In an effort to minimize impacts to wetlands, the existing fill slopes are sloped at a ratio
of 2 to 1. However, since the time of the most recent correspondence, the fill slopes
through jurisdictional wetlands have been subjected to several instances of extremely
high volumes of rainfall. On at least two occasions, the fill slopes have failed. The
sloughing material was contained and the slope rebuilt. The problems occurred both
before and during recent hurricanes and the Department feels that the slopes will continue
to fail during periods of moderate to heavy rains. If left at a 2:1 slope, the area will
become a perpetual maintenance problem in which the slope will need to be rebuilt
constantly. Additionally, a severe slope failure in the future could cause the loss of
P.O. Box 850, Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Mr. Mike Bell
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pavement and potentially jeopardize the safety of the traveling public. Therefore, the NCDOT
feels that the only solution is to expand the fill slope to a flatter 3:1 slope.
Expanding the fill slope to 3:1 would slightly increase impacts to jurisdictional wetlands. Table
1 shows the additional impacts due to expanding to 3:1.
Table 1. Revised Impacts to Wetlands
Impacts in Original Impacts from 2:1 Slope Impacts from 3:1
Application from 2:1 Slope (revised June 10, 1999) Slope
Impacts from Fill 8.08 7.96 acres 8.57 acres
Impacts from Clearing 1.73 1.40 acres 1.47 acres
Total Wetland Impacts 9.81 9.36 10.04
Please note that this change represents only a slight deviation (0.23 acres) from the original
permitted impact totals. The Department has previously committed to providing 20.6 acres of
non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation at the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site. This is
compensation for the original 9.81 acres of impact to jurisdictional wetlands at a mitigation ratio
of 2.1 to 1. The Department sees no reason to deviate from this ratio. Therefore, the NCDOT
proposes to compensate for the additional 0.23 acres of impact by debiting an additional 0.46
acres of non-riverine forested wetlands mitigation from the Dismal Swamp Mitigation Site.
Please find enclosed the revised construction drawing for the proposed fill slope expansion. By
copy of this letter, the Department is also requesting that the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality revise the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Accordingly. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
D. R. Conner, Division Engineer
NCDOT-Division One
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Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
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Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID McCOY
GOVERNOR
December 16, 1999
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
SECRETARY
ATTENTION:Mr. Michael F. Bell, P.W.S., Regulatory Project Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Modification Request for the Elizabeth City Bypass, Pasquotank County;
State Project No.8.T110301, Federal Aid Project No. DPI-0199(003); TIP No. R-
2515; USACE Action ID No. 199500023.
Please reference the Department of the Army Permit, issued December 8, 1998,
authorizing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to fill 8.08 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands and to mechanize land clear 1.73 acres of jurisdictional wetlands adjacent
to the Little River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Additionally, please recall a
subsequent revision to the permit drawings submitted June 10, 1999 and the most recent request
for modification from November 17, 1999.
Please be advised that the most recent modification request contained an incorrect
depiction of the additional impact zone. The permit drawing for the impacts incorrectly depicted
the impacts as proposed for the L-line instead of ramp DB as was intended. The impact totals
have not changed from those stated in the November 17, 1999 modification request. The permit
drawing has been corrected and is attached. The NCDOT requests that the attached corrected
drawing be accepted as the drawing of record for this modification request.
P. O. Box 850 Edenton, NC 27932 [phone] FAX: [phone]

Thank you for your help with this important matter. If you have any questions or would
like additional information, please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
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Lindsey Riddick, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT-Division One
cc: Mr. D. R. Conner, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. R. E. Capehart, P. E., NCDOT
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Beth Harmon, PDEA, NCDOT
Ms. Sarah Winslow, NCDMF
Mr. T. E. Brite, NCDOT
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