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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. 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:
NC-DENR
December 15, 1999
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed widening of US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268 Near Wilksboro (TIP R-
2240 A & B).
WQC Project No. 990995
Wilkes County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3263 issued to The North Carolina Department of
Transportation dated December 15, 1999.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Attachments
990995.wgc
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
DWQ Wilmington Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Sincerely,
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Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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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 the NCDOT to place fill material
in 0.26 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and 3524 linear feet of streams in Wilkes County. The project shall
be constructed pursuant to the application filed on the 23N day of August 1999 to construct the Widening of
US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268. .
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of the Yadkin
River Basin 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 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) 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 shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the
maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands
and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored after the Division
of Land Resources has released the project;
3. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI
or ROD is issued by the State Clearinghouse;
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
5. 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.
6. Compensatory mitigation shall be done for 3524 linear feet of streams. 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
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 permit.
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 the 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 15th day of December 1999
WQC # 3263
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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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 US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268 (T.I.P. No. R-2240 DWQ No.
990995). 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 US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268
COUNTY: Wilkes
BASIN/SUBBASIN: Yadkin, Cataloging Unit 03040101
DWQ No.: 990995
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
3524 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]
Date
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality At
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC, 27611-5201
December 15, 1999
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
Re: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed widening of US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268 Near Wilksboro (TEP R-
2240 A & B).
WQC Project No. 990995
Wilkes County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3263 issued to The North Carolina Department of
Transportation dated December 15, 1999.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Attachments
990995.wgc
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
DWQ Wilmington Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Sincerely,
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Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 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 the NCDOT to place fill material
in 0.26 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and 3524 linear feet of streams in Wilkes County. The project shall
be constructed pursuant to the application filed on the 23 d day of August 1999 to construct the Widening of
US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268. .
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of the Yadkin
River Basin 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 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) 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 shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the
maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands
and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored after the Division
of Land Resources has released the project;
3. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI
or ROD is issued by the State Clearinghouse;
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
5. 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.
6. Compensatory mitigation shall be done for 3524 linear feet of streams. 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 211.0506(h). Until the Wetland Restoration Program
receives and clears your check (made payable to DENR - Wetland Restoration Program), wetland
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 permit.
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 the 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 15th day of December 1999
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WQC # 3263
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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 US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268 (T.I.P. No. R-2240 DWQ No.
990995). 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 US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268
COUNTY: Wilkes
BASIN/SUBBASIN: Yadkin, Cataloging Unit 03040101
DWQ No.: 990995
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
3524 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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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
GOVERNOR
August 23, 1999
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6512 Falls of the Neuse Road Z4 5
Suite 105 G
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
DAVID MCCOY
SECRETARY
Subject: Wilkes County, Proposed Widening of US 421 from East of Maple
Springs to East of NC 268 Near Wilkesboro, State Project Number
6.769002T, TIP No. R-2240 Sections A and B.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen
US 421 in Wilkes County. The NCDOT requests Section 404 permits for Sections A and
B of TIP No. R-2240, from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268 near Wilkesboro.
The 11.1 mile project consists of widening US 421 to a four lane roadway. Permanent
and temporary surface water and wetland impacts associated with the project include
3524 linear feet of surface waters and 0.126 acres of fill in wetlands. The project is
located in the Yadkin River basin Cataloguing Unit 03040101. The current let schedule
for both sections of the project is August 2000.
Project plans involve widening the existing two lane roadway to a four lane
facility. All widening will be to the south of the existing roadway. Additional bridges
will be constructed over the Yadkin River, Lewis Creek and the South Prong of Lewis
Creek, resulting in dual bridges at these locations.
NEPA Documentation
The scope of this project was described in an Environmental Assessment (EA),
which was approved on November 22, 1995. This document includes studies pertaining
to impacts to natural systems and protected species for the project. The Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on July 15, 1996. Copies of the EA and FONSI
have been provided to regulatory agencies involved in the project review process.
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Historic structures and archeological sites were addressed in the EA and FONSI
for the project. Attached are letters of concurrence from the NC State Historic
Preservation Office regarding the Johnson Farm Complex and the Montford Stokes
house. There are no other outstanding issues regarding historic structures or
archeological sites.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act documentation for the project is as
follows. In the original EA and FONSI for this project the peregrine falcon (Falco
peregrinus) was listed as Endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). A
biological conclusion of no effect was rendered for this species. Since the submission of
the EA and FONSI, the peregrine falcon has been removed from the USFWS list of
protected species for Wilkes County
As of May 14, 1999, the USFWS does not list any species for Wilkes County,
which are subject to protection in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act. The bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) has been upgraded from a Federal Species
of Concern to Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance (T S/A). The threatened due
to Similarity of Appearance status is due to the bog turtle's similarity of appearance to
another rare specie that is listed for protection. T S/A species are not biologically
endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation (USFWS, May 14,
1999). Information contained within the EA and FONSI indicate that habitat for the bog
turtle is not present within the project study area. Additionally, a review of the NC
Natural Heritage Program database of rare species and unique habitats on August 10,
1999 revealed no listings of federally protected species within three miles of the project
area.
Project Impacts to Waters of the United States
The proposed action of widening US 421 for Sections A and B cannot be
accomplished without impacts to waters of the United States. Project area wetlands and
surface waters were delineated on January 21 and February 26 1998 by NCDOT biologist
Chris Murray, PWS. Jurisdictional surface waters and wetlands were verified during an
agency field review on August 4 1998 by Eric Alsmeyer USACE, with Cyndi Bell
NCDWQ, and Joe Mickey NCWRC.
Total impacts to jurisdictional surface waters and wetlands include, 3523.6 ft of
channel impacts, 0.416 ac of fill in surface waters, 0.074 ac of temporary fill in surface
waters, 0.126 ac of fill in wetlands and 0.005 ac of excavation in wetlands. Tables 1 and
2 provide information of impacts to surface waters and wetlands on a site by site basis.

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Table 1: Surface Water Impacts Associated with Widening 1 Tc a*?i W;1><Pc!rte,-*-

Length of Best Usage
Site No. Station Surface Water Channel Hydrologic Classification
Impacted (ft) Order And Index #
South Prong of Lewis Fork No Impact C
IA 32+60 Creek Dual Bridges N/A 12-31-2-(7)
UT# 1 to S. Prong of Lewis C
2A 34+00 Fork Creek 168.5 1St 12-31-2-(7)
50+50 UT #2 to S. Prong of C
3A Lewis Fork Creek 102.4 1St 12-31-2-(7)
50+50 to UT #3 to S. Prong of C
4A 55+90 Lewis Fork Creek 454.2 15f 12-31-2-(7)
57+55 UT #1 to Lewis WS-IV
5A Fork Creek 99.5 I St 12-31
UT #2 to Lewis WS-IV
6A 60+90 Fork Creek 97.2 1 S` 12-31
UT #3 to Lewis WS-IV
7A 65+40 Fork Creek 98.7 1 S` 12-31
No Impact WS-IV
8A 89+85 Lewis Fork Creek Dual Bridges N/A 12-31
96+85 to UT #4 to Lewis WS-IV
9A 98+55 Fork Creek 786.6 1St 12-31
UT #5 to Lewis WS-IV
10A 103+50 Fork Creek 132.7 1A 12-31
UT #lto WS-IV & B Tr
I IA 114+75 Smithey's Creek 168.7 1St 12-33
WS-IV & B Tr
12A 116+75 Smithey's Creek 224.0 2nd 12-33
UT #2 to WS-IV & B Tr
13A 124+20 Smithey's Creek 110.0 IS` 12-33
UT#Ito WS-IV & B Tr
14A 129+80 Yadkin River 134.4 1 S` 12-(27)
UT #2 to WS-IV
15A 137+40 Yadkin River 128.1 1St 12-34
UT #1 to WS-IV
16A 141+30 Fish Dam Creek 134.2 1S` 12-35
WS-IV
1 B 13+20 Fish dam Creek 103.7 2nd 12-35

WS-IV
213 17+45 UT #2 to Fish Dam Creek 111.5 1 S` 12-35
WS-IV
313 25+60 UT #3 to Fish Dam Creek 157.5 1st 12-35
WS-IV
413 28+65 UT #3 Yadkin River 59.1 1 S` 12-(34)
WS-IV Tr
513 39+00 Miller's Creek 85.3 2nd 12-36
WS-IV Tr
613 43+20 UT #I Miller's Creek 68.9 1St 12-36
Temporary Fill C
713 72+20 Yadkin River Dual Bridges N/A 12-(38)
C
813 13+80-Y]4- UT #I Moravian Creek 98.4 1 S` 12-39
TOTAL 3523.6
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Table 2: Wetland Impacts Associated with Widening US 421, Wilkes County
Site No. Station Classification DWQ Rating Impacts
(acres)
2A 34+00 PSS1C 37 0.053
4A 50+50 to 55+90 PFO1B 30 0.004
5A 57+55 PSS1B 22 0.023
16A 141+30 PSS1B 30 0.019
113 13+20 PSS1C 33 0.012
2B 17+45 PEM1C 37 0.015
Total 0.126
Cowarain Classification where P=palustrine; SS1=scrub shrub deciduous;
FO1=forested deciduous; B=saturated; and C=seasonally flooded.
All wetlands impacted by the proposed project are adjacent to perennial streams.
Dominant vegetation contained within the scrub shrub wetlands includes saplings of red
maple (Ater rubrum), and sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Chinese privet (Ligustrum
sinense), and tag alder (Alnus serrulata). Canopy species found in forested wetlands
includes sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), red maple, and tulip poplar (Liriodendron
tulipifera). The emergent wetland consisted of a monotypic stand of Japanese grass
(Microstegium vimineum). Wetland data sheets for impacted wetlands are on file with
the USAGE.
Section A of R-2240 extends from east of Maple Springs to SR 1146 west of
Wilkesboro. Jurisdictional impacts for this section include; 2839.2 linear feet of channel
impacts, 0.263 acres of fill in surface waters, and 0.099 acres of fill in wetlands.
Section B of R-2240 extends from east of SR 1374 to east of NC 268 near
Wilkesboro. Jurisdictional impacts for this section include; 684.4 linear feet of channel
impacts, 0.153 acres of fill in surface waters, 0.074 acres of temporary fill in surface
waters, 0.027 acres of fill in wetlands and 0.005 acres of excavation in wetlands.
The temporary fill in surface waters (0.074 acres) associated with Section B is the
result of the proposed placement of temporary platforms (causeways) in the Yadkin River
for the construction of the Yadkin River bridge. Both platforms will consist of washed,
Class II Rip Rap. Their estimated combined volume is 233 cubic feet. Upon completion
of construction the rip rap will be removed from the river to the extent practicable
without disturbing the river bottom. It is expected some residual will remain. Details
concerning the placement of temporary platforms are included on Site 7 of the Section B
permit drawings.
Mitigation

The Corps of Engineers has 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
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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 DOT Order 5660.1A (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 are taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to wetlands surface waters.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating reasonable and practicable design
features to avoid and minimize wetland and surface water impacts, and to provide full
compensatory mitigation of remaining wetland and surface water impacts. Avoidance
measures were taken during the planning and EA phases; minimization measures were
incorporated as part of the project design.
AVOIDANCE: Selection of the alternative of widening US 421 on existing
location significantly reduced wetland and surface water impacts as compared to the
bypass alternatives which were on new location. 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:
Slopes: Fill slopes in wetlands and near surface waters are at 2:1.
2. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and
erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
3. 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.
4. Wetland and surface water impacts were minimized on all of R-2240
during the preliminary designs by placing the alignment in the most
environmentally friendly area, resulting in the minimal amount of wetland
and surface water impacts for this project.
COMPENSATION: The NCDOT has requested that the NC Wetlands
Restoration Program (WRP) provide stream mitigation for the proposed project. In a
letter dated August 11, 1999 the NCDOT requested that the WRP provide for mitigation
for 3524 linear feet of stream impacts at a ratio of two to one. This results in 7048 linear
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feet of stream restoration. Since total wetland impacts for both Sections A and B are less
than 1.0 acres, no wetland mitigation is proposed.
In summary, the NCDOT requests authorization under a Section 404 Individual
Permit, and a Section 401 water quality certification. The NCDOT proposes to mitigate
for stream impacts by paying $881,000 to the WRP. Enclosed is a project site map, a
completed ENG form, and permit drawings and summary sheets for appropriate Section
404 Permit and 401 Water Quality Certification.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact Mr. Bruce Ellis at [phone].
Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore, PE, Branch Manager
Planning Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
cc:
Mr. David Franklin, Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Field Office
Mr. John Domey, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Joe Mickey, WRC, Eastern Mountain Coordinator
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Program Development Branch
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design Unit
Mr. W. E. Hoke, P.E., Division 11 Engineer
Ms. Stacey Baldwin, P.E., Project Engineer, PD&EA Branch
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APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-003
(33 CFR 325) Expires October 1996
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington,
DC 20503. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer
having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10: 1413, Section 404. Principal Purpose: These laws require authorizing activities in, or affecting, navigable
waters of the United States, the discharge or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose
of dumping it into ocean waters. Routine Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Disclosure:
Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a
permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to
this application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the
proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANTS NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not required)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development & Environmental Analysis
6. APPLICANTS ADDRESS 9. AGENTS ADDRESS
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
7. APPLICANTS PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENTS PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business 919-733-3141 b. Business
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon
request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OR PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions R-2240 A and B, Widening of US 421 from East of Maple Springs to East of
NC 268 near Wilkesboro.
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Various See Summary Sheets US 421
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Wilkes NC
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions) Section, Township, Range, Lat/Lon, and/or Accessors•s Parcel Number, for example.
US 421 from east of Maple Springs to east of NC 268 near Wilkesboro
See Attached Vicinity Map
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
See Attached Vicinity Map
ENG FORM 4345 EDITION OF SEP 91 IS OBSOLETE
(Proponent: CECW-OR)
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project. include all features)
Widening of US 421 from a two lane roadway to a four lane facility.,
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
Public transportation
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Construction of Highway
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
See attached drawings
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
See cover letter and attached drawings
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes - No X IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
See Attached
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
None
Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent
of the applicant.
.0 4
?•C- -
W •?• ?l AE SIGNATURE O APPLICANT DSIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized
agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or
representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall
be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
ENG FORM 4345 EDITION OF SEP 91 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent: CECW-OR)
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James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
June 8, 1999
MEMORANDUM
TO: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
FROM: David Brook /f
Deputy State ksto c ??? ?ffice'\_e4
SUBJECT: Widening of US 421, R-2240, Wilkes County, CH90-
E-4220-0884
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
We have reviewed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the above-cited
project and offer the following comments.
Since the Montford Stokes House Site, 31WK121, is located 3000 feet outside *_he area
of potential effect, the project as.proposed will have no effect on this National Register
eligible archaeological site.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for
Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning
the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review
coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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cc: Nicholas Graf, FHWA
-Lee Novick, NCDOT
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
109 cast !ones Street . F.alci0h. `07h C2rolin3 27601-''cn- r r,
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CONCURRENCE FORM
FOR
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS
Brief Project Description
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North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHwA)
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Other
reviewed the subject project and agreed
there are no effects on the National Register-listed property within the project's area of potential
effect and listed on the reverse.
? there are no effects on the National Register-eligible properties located within the project's area
of potential effect and listed on the reverse/ doNWvv?4 fiARM c.wtpr.?x Nor ItZ tPp-.
_ there is an effect on the National Register-listed property/properties within the project's area of
potential effect. The property/properties and the effect(s) are listed on the reverse.
_ there is an effect on the National Register-eligible property/properties within the project's area of
potential effect. The property/properties and effect(s) are listed on the reverse.
Signed:
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NAMES ADDRESSES
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA P.O. BOX 629
RALEIGH, NC 27602
C. DENNIS FAW 151 COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
CARLIE VERNON 4530 WEST US 421
WILKESBORO. NC 28697
WILKES TELEPHONE 4187 WEST US 421
MEMBERSHIP CORP. WILKESBORO, NC 28697
J. C. FAW 876 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD EXT.
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
WILLIAM GORDON PARSONS 875 FRANKLIN ROAD
MARIETTA, GA 30067
BILL CHURCH 185 BROWNS FORD ROAD
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
DOROTHY N. JOHNSTON P.O. BOX 1203
N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659
BRYANT CHURCH P.O. BOX 995
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
GRADY J. NICHOLS 2462 CONGO ROAD
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
BILLY H. ELLIS 3055 US 421
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
MAYNARD 0. MILLER 3028 WEST US 421
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
BRUCE CHURCH 4960 BOONE TRAIL
MILLERS CREEK, NC 28651
J. C. ELLIS 326 DRAGWAY ROAD
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
W. K. STURDIVANT SR. P.O. BOX 2507
HICKORY, NC 28603
TOWN OF WILKESBORO 100 WEST STREET
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
RONALD E. COHN P.O. BOX 579
MORAVIAN FALLS, NC 28654
CARRIE B. HAYES 409 EAST MAIN STREET
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
N.C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILKES COUNTY
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615-6814
Action ID. 199601926 Se
SEP 2 7 1999
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WETLANDS GROifp
WATER?ALIT, SECTION,
ptember 23, 1999
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS, (NCDOT), POST OFFICE BOX 25201, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
27611-5201, HAS APPLIED FOR A DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (DA) PERMIT TO
AUTHORIZE THE PROPOSED DISCHARGE OF DREDGED AND FILL MATERIAL
IMPACTING A TOTAL OF 0.6 ACRE OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES,
CONSISTING OF 0.1 ACRE OF WETLANDS AND 3,524 LINEAR FEET OF STREAM, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WIDENING OF US 421 (T.I.P. No. R-2240), CROSSING LEWIS
FORK CREEK, SMITHEY'S CREEK, FISH DAM CREEK, MILLERS CREEK, THE
YADKIN RIVER, UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES, AND ADJACENT WETLANDS, FROM
EAST OF MAPLE SPRINGS, TO EAST OF NC 268, WEST OF WILKESBORO, IN WILKES
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant. Plans
submitted with the application show the placement of fill material impacting a total of 0.6 acre of
waters of the United States, including wetlands, in the upper Yadkin River basin, between Maple
Springs and Wilkesboro, in Wilkes County, North Carolina. These impacts are necessary for the
construction of the widening of US 421 (T.I.P. No. R-2240). The proposed highway will extend
11.1 miles. The project involves widening the existing two lane roadway to a four lane facility.
All widening will be to the south of the existing road.
The project will involve fill impacts to 0.5 acre of unvegetated waters of the United States.
Stream channel crossings (3,524 linear feet of impacts) occur at 24 locations throughout the
project. At stream crossings, bridges, culverts or pipes will be used to allow for adequate
hydrological flow underneath the roadway. The proposed construction will also impact 0.1 acre
of vegetated wetlands by filling. The impacted wetlands include palustrine forested, marsh, and
scrub/shrub areas.
The project impacts include a temporary fill in the surface waters of the Yadkin River for
the placement of two temporary riprap platforms (causeways). The platforms will be used for
access for construction of the bridge over the river. There will be one platform on each bank of
the river, with a total surface area of less than 0.1 acre, and a total volume of 233 cubic feet. Both
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platforms will consist of washed, Class II riprap. Upon completion of construction, the riprap
will be removed from the river to the extent practicable without disturbing the river bottom.
NCDOT is proposing payment to the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to
provide compensatory mitigation for the stream impacts from this project, at a 2:1 ratio.
NCDOT has not proposed any wetland mitigation.
The purpose of the work is to improve this portion of the existing US 421 corridor, to serve
the growing transportation needs of the area, at an acceptable level of service. The applicant has
considered alternatives to the proposed project, including the no-build alternative, widening to
the north side of the existing road, and bypass alternatives. In addition, the applicant has
committed to measures to avoid and minimize wetland and stream impacts, including increased
slopes at stream and wetland crossings, and eliminating lateral ditching in wetlands.
Overall plans showing the proposed construction are included with this public notice.
Additional detailed plans may be reviewed at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory
Field Office at 6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615-6846, or at
the North Carolina DENR, Division of Water Quality, 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North
Carolina.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine the need for the
applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army permit will be
issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by
this agency, nor will a Department of the Army permit be issued until the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality has determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as
required by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment period specified in the
notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing
shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of
Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being
eligible for inclusion therein, and the project does not impact any registered property or property
listed as being eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer. NCDOT has
conducted surveys for architectural and archaeological resources, and has coordinated with the
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). SHPO has concurred that the project
will not have any effect on architectural or archaeological resource properties eligible for

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inclusion in the Register. The District Engineer is otherwise unaware of the presence of such
resources. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be lost
or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer is not aware, based on available information, that the activity will
affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the
Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable
impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the
public interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts which the proposed activity may have on the
public interest requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each
particular case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal
must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to
authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are
therefore determined by the outcome of the general balancing process. That decision should
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors
which may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative effects
thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns,
wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flood plain values, land use,
navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality,
energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property
ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the
placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a permit will be denied if
the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental
Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other
applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer determines
that it would be contrary to the public interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State, and local
agencies and officials; Indian Tribes, and other interested parties in order to consider and
evaluate the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the
Corps of Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition, or deny a permit for this
proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species,
historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and the other public interest
factors listed above. Comments are used in preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or
Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments
are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public
interest of the proposed activity.
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Generally, the decision whether to issue this DA permit will not be made until the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State certification
required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The NCDWQ considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the Clean Water Act. The
application and this public notice for the DA permit serves as application to the NCDWQ for
certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the
offices of the Wetlands /401 Unit, North Carolina DENR, Division of Water Quality, 4401
Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any
person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act
certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina DENR Division of Water
Quality, Wetland/401 Unit, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621, on or before
October 8, 1999, Attention: Mr. John Dorney.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received in
this office, Attention: Eric Alsmeyer, until 4:15 p.m., October 15, 1999, or telephone
919-876-8441, extension 23.
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he attached U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice for Action No. 199601926 dated
widening of US421 to east of
-ptember 16, 1999 describing a proposed project by NC DOT
C268, west of Wilkesboro (Wilkes Co.) is being circulated to interested state agencies for
)mments on applicable Section 404 and/or Section 10 permits.
lease indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
irm by 10/18/99. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact me at
33-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
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This office supports the project proposal.
No comment.
Comments on this project are attached.
This office objects to the project as proposed.
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Mr. A. Preston Howard, P. E.
Director
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Douglas V. Huggett
Inland "404" Coordinator
"404" Project Review
attached U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice for Action No. 199601926 dated
ember 16, 1999 describing a proposed project by NC DOT— widening of US421 to east of
;68, west of Wilkesboro (Wilkes Co.) is being circulated to interested state agencies for
ments on applicable Section 404 and/or Section 10 permits.
,ase indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
m by 10/18/99. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact me at
3-2293. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
Y This office supports the project proposal.
No comment.
Comments on this project are attached
This office objects to the project as proposed.
Date
P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 2761 1 -7687 / 2728 CAPITAL BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST-CONSUMER PAPER

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615-6814
Action ID. 199601926 September 23, 1999
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS, (NCDOT), POST OFFICE BOX 25201, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
27611-5201, HAS APPLIED FOR A DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (DA) PERMIT TO
AUTHORIZE THE PROPOSED DISCHARGE OF DREDGED AND FILL MATERIAL
IMPACTING A TOTAL OF 0.6 ACRE OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES,
CONSISTING OF 0.1 ACRE OF WETLANDS AND 3,524 LINEAR FEET OF STREAM, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WIDENING OF US 421 (T.I.P. No. R-2240), CROSSING LEWIS
FORK CREEK, SMITHEY'S CREEK, FISH DAM CREEK, MILLERS CREEK, THE
YADKIN RIVER, UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES, AND ADJACENT WETLANDS, FROM
EAST OF MAPLE SPRINGS, TO EAST OF NC 268, WEST OF WILKESBORO, IN WILKES
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant. Plans
submitted with the application show the placement of fill material impacting a total of 0.6 acre of
waters of the United States, including wetlands, in the upper Yadkin River basin, between Maple
Springs and Wilkesboro, in Wilkes County, North Carolina. These impacts are necessary for the
construction of the widening of US 421 (T.I.P. No. R-2240). The proposed highway will extend
11.1 miles. The project involves widening the existing two lane roadway to a four lane facility.
All widening will be to the south of the existing road.
The project will involve fill impacts to 0.5 acre of unvegetated waters of the United States.
Stream channel crossings (3,524 linear feet of impacts) occur at 24 locations throughout the
project. At stream crossings, bridges, culverts or pipes will be used to allow for adequate
hydrological flow underneath the roadway. The proposed construction will also impact 0.1 acre
of vegetated wetlands by filling. The impacted wetlands include palustrine forested, marsh, and
scrub/shrub areas.
The project impacts include a temporary fill in the surface waters of the Yadkin River for
the placement of two temporary riprap platforms (causeways). The platforms will be used for
access for construction of the bridge over the river. There will be one platform on each bank of
the river, with a total surface area of less than 0.1 acre, and a total volume of 233 cubic feet. Both

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platforms will consist of washed, Class II riprap. Upon completion of construction, the riprap
will be removed from the river to the extent practicable without disturbing the river bottom.
NCDOT is proposing payment to the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to
provide compensatory mitigation for the stream impacts from this project, at a 2:1 ratio.
NCDOT has not proposed any wetland mitigation.
The purpose of the work is to improve this portion of the existing US 421 corridor, to serve
the growing transportation needs of the area, at an acceptable level of service. The applicant has
considered alternatives to the proposed project, including the no-build alternative, widening to
the north side of the existing road, and bypass alternatives. In addition, the applicant has
committed to measures to avoid and minimize wetland and stream impacts, including increased
slopes at stream and wetland crossings, and eliminating lateral ditching in wetlands.
Overall plans showing the proposed construction are included with this public notice.
Additional detailed plans may be reviewed at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory
Field Office at 6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615-6846, or at
the North Carolina DENR, Division of Water Quality, 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North
Carolina.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine the need for the
applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army permit will be
issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by
this agency, nor will a Department of the Army permit be issued until the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality has determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as
required by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment period specified in the
notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing
shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of
Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being
eligible for inclusion therein, and the project does not impact any registered property or property
listed as being eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer. NCDOT has
conducted surveys for architectural and archaeological resources, and has coordinated with the
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). SHPO has concurred that the project
will not have any effect on architectural or archaeological resource properties eligible for

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inclusion in the Register. The District Engineer is otherwise unaware of the presence of such
resources. Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be lost
or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer is not aware, based on available information, that the activity will
affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the
Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable
impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the
public interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts which the proposed activity may have on the
public interest requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each
particular case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal
must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to
authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are
therefore determined by the outcome of the general balancing process. That decision should
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors
which may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative effects
thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns,
wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flood plain values, land use,
navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality,
energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property
ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the
placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a permit will be denied if
the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental
Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other
applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer determines
that it would be contrary to the public interest.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State, and local
agencies and officials; Indian Tribes, and other interested parties in order to consider and
evaluate the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the
Corps of Engineers to determine whether to issue, modify, condition, or deny a permit for this
proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species,
historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and the other public interest
factors listed above. Comments are used in preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or
Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments
are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public
interest of the proposed activity.
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Generally, the decision whether to issue this DA permit will not be made until the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State certification
required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The NCDWQ considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the Clean Water Act. The
application and this public notice for the DA permit serves as application to the NCDWQ for
certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the
offices of the Wetlands /401 Unit, North Carolina DENR, Division of Water Quality, 4401
Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any
person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act
certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina DENR Division of Water
Quality, Wetland/401 Unit, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621, on or before
October 8, 1999, Attention: Mr. John Dorney.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received in
this office, Attention: Eric Alsmeyer, until 4:15 p.m., October 15, 1999, or telephone
919-876-8441, extension 23.

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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission®
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Alsmeyer, Permit Coordinator
Raleigh Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
FROM: Joe H. Mickey, Jr., Stream Restoration Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: September 15, 1999
SUBJECT: Review of an application by NCDOT for the proposed widening of US 421 from East of
Maple Springs to East of NC 268 near Wilkesboro, State Project # 6.769002T, TIP No.
R-2240 Sections A & B, Wilkes County.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting a letter of concurrence
from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. The NCWRC has reviewed information provided by the applicant, and field
biologists on our staff have made several site visits and are familiar with habitat values of the project area.
These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C.
466 et. seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The NCDOT proposes to widen the existing two lane roadway to a four lane facility. All
widening will be to the south of the existing roadway. Additional bridges will be constructed over the
Yadkin River, Lewis Fork, and the South Prong of Lewis Fork. Total impacts to jurisdictional surface
waters and wetlands include, 3523.6 ft. of channel impacts, 0.416 ac of fill in surface waters, 0.074 ac of
temporary fill in surface waters, 0.126 ac of fill in wetlands, and 0.005 ac of excavation in wetlands. This
project will not impact trout waters.
The NCDOT has requested that the NC Wetlands Restoration Program (WW) provide stream
mitigation at a ratio of 2:1 for the proposed project. This results in 7048 linear feet of stream restoration.
Since total wetland impacts for both Sections A and B are less than 1.0 acre (0.126 acres), no wetland
mitigation is proposed. The NCDOT proposes to mitigate for stream impacts by paying $881,000 to the
WRP.
Based on several site visits and information provided by NCDOT, we have no objection to the
project as proposed provided the following recommendations are implemented:
1. Mitigation money paid to the WRP is used for stream restoration projects in the Yadkin River
drainage in Wilkes County.
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2. Culverts (CMP or RCB) should placed a minimum of 12" inches below the normal streambed or
have baffle systems installed through them. Natural streambed materials should be able to fill
this 12" and remain in the culvert during flood events without being flushed out. If the culvert is
installed properly, drop outlets will be eliminated and the culvert bottom should not be visible but
covered by natural streambed materials. These materials can be salvaged during culvert
installation and then placed back in the culvert. This type of construction will allow for the
movement of aquatic species and terrestrial species through the culvert.
3. Disturbance of the stream channel must be limited to only what is necessary to install the
crossings. Culvert installations should maintain above and below stream conditions at pre-
construction widths and depths for bedload self-souring and aquatic life migration. To achieve
this goal, multiple culverts may require that one cell maintain normal stream flows while other
cells are dry except during storm events reaching bankfull flows or greater.
4. Use of riprap to annor the inlet and outlet ends of culverts should be kept to a minimum. Natural
bank sloping and native plant revegetation should be used to stabilize disturbed banks where
practical to minimize thermal impacts (stream warming due to loss of riparian vegetation).
Clearing and grubbing along stream channels within the project corridor should not occur within
a minimum of 50 feet of either side of the stream channel (measured from the top of the bank)
until 72 hours before work begins in that area. Stream channels and buffer zones along other
sections of US 421 currently under construction were cleared far in advance of construction
activities at the stream site. This practice has caused excessive sedimentation and warming of
stream waters at these locations, often lasting for months before actual construction begins.
There is no need to clear and grub areas adjacent to streams until immediately before construction
commences in that area. The construction sequence needs to be better timed to avoid this poor
practice.
6. Erosion controls must be properly installed and maintained during the life of the project. Other
sections of 421 currently under construction have had inadequate erosion controls to protect
receiving waters from off-site sedimentation, especially at stream crossing sites (visual
observations).
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/366-2982.
cc: "John Dorney, NCDWQ
William Gilmore, NCDOT
Mark Cantrell, USFWS