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If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an
adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter.
To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and
binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
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December 15, 2000
Alexander County
DWQ Project No. 00-1534
Replacement of Bridge 154 over Third Creek on SR 1628
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Ms. Trish Simon, Environmental Officer
NCDOT Division 12
P.O. Box 47, 1710 East Marion Street
Shelby, NC, 28151-0047
Dear Ms Simon:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to incur
90 linear feet of impacts to Third Creek for the purpose of constructing Bridge 154 on SR 1628 in
Alexander County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated 7
December 2000 (received 11 December 2000). After reviewing your application, we have decided
that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3289. This certification
corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Number 14 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you
should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project
including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply
Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit, unless
otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification. The following additional conditions will be
required:
1. The culvert shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profile is not altered (i.e.
the depth of the channel should not be reduced by a widening of the stream bed).
2. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
3. Care must be utilized such that live (wet) concrete does not enter the stream channel.
4. The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized.
5. Rip-rap shall not be placed above the bank-full elevation.
6. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be utilized for
storm water sheet flow.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless
modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new
application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and
approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills
for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams (now or in the
future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
211.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed
in the attached certification.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 DAVIDMcCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 47, 1710 East Marion Street
Shelby, N. C. 28151-0047
December 7, 2000
Mr. Steve Lund, Project Manager - NCDOT Projects
US Army Corp of Engineers PAYMENT
Asheville Regulatory Field Office RECEIVED
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, N. C. 28891-5006
Dear Mr. Lund:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, proposes the following
project for your issuance of a Section 404 Permit. We believe this project can be accomplished
under NWP #14, Linear Transportation Crossings.
COUNTY: Alexander
LOCATION: Bridge #154, SR 1628
STREAM: Third Creek
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replace existing 120' long x 20' wide steel and timber bridge
with a single barrel 12' wide x 10' high, concrete box culvert. Class "C" waters involved. No
wetlands or HQW involved. Less than 1/4 acre of will be affected. The installment of the
concrete box culvert will impact a total of 90 linear feet of the stream.
By copy of this letter, we are also requesting a concurrence letter from the Wildlife Resources
Commission, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and State Historic Preservation Office.
By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of the application package to John Dorney,
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit for review. A $200.00 check is enclosed
for application processing.
I have conducted a survey for the bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) and its habitat in the project
area on November 21, 2000. I have also contacted Marella Buncick with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service concerning bog turtle locations in Alexander County. She has concurred there are no
known bog turtle habitat areas in the project area vicinity. No significant effect on this species or
its habitat is anticipated.
A site location map and a sketch of planned activities are attached. A stringent erosion and
sedimentation control program will be implemented during the project construction, and every
effort will be made to complete the work in a timely manner.
Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. Our personnel are
available to assist with your evaluation of this project, if necessary. Should you have any questions,
please call me at 704-480-5400.
Sincerely,

Trish Simon
Division 12 Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Michael L. Holder, P.E., Division Engineer
Mr. Dan Holderman, P.E. , Division Bridge Engineer
Mr. Richard Silverman, Historic Architecture
Mr. Ron Linville, WRC
Mr._Brian Cole, USF. & WS
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley, SHPO
Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR-DWQ
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DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7)
COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ATTN• JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC
27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: N.C. Department of Transportation
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 47
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Shelby STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28151
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
SR 1628. Bridge # 154 ,
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK)_i704) 480-5400
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Alexander - NEAREST TOWN: Stony Point
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) Take Hwy. 90 East from
Hiddenite turn right onto SR 1628 and proceed approximately 0.5 mile to Bridge #154.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Third Creek RIVER BASIN: Yadkin
7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN: t
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO X
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ? NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES ? NO X IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 1/4 acre- NCDOT Right of
Way
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0.0
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS RVIPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER :
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.0
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
CULVERT EXTENSIONS/ADDITIONS 90 FT
STREAM RELOCATION - LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: _ FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 12-15 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 1.0 FT AFTER: 1.0 FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING.TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS. THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY I 1 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Replace bridge using trackhoe for excavating and riprap work
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To replace deteriorated and structurally deficient bridge and to
provide safe ossage for the traveling public.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO NIINIA= WETLAND IMPACTS)
N/A
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: 11/20/00.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY
BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: 12/7/00.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES X NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16)
(a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO X
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ?
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS: N/A
(a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38).
ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON
THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET
OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
(b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
(c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
(d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
(e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
(f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM,
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