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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
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State Project No. 8.2271201
Federal-Aid Project No. - BRZ-1120(4)
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A. Project Description:
The project will consist of replacing Bridge No. 9 on SR 1120 over Long Creek
in Pender County. The existing structure will be replaced with a new bridge
approximately 70 meters (230 feet) in length at approximately the same location and
roadway elevation as the existing bridge. The bridge width will be a total of
9.2 meters (30 feet), which will provide two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes with 1 meter
(3 foot) offsets. Approach work will consist of resurfacing and widening the roadway
to two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes with 2.4 meter (8 foot) shoulders, and installing
guardrail where appropriate. The project length will be approximately 137 meters
(450 feet). Traffic will be detoured along surrounding roads during construction.
B. Purpose and Need:
Bridge No. 9 has a sufficiency rating of 13 out of 100. The structure is a two
lane bridge with 7.3 meters (24 feet) of bridge roadway width. Modern design
standards specify a bridge width of 9.2 meters (30 feet). The bridge is posted with a
weight restriction of 14 tons for all vehicles. The "Do-nothing" alternate is not
practical, requiring the eventual closing of the road as the existing bridge completely
deteriorates. Rehabilitation of the existing deteriorating bridge is neither practical nor
economical. For these reasons, Bridge No. 9 needs to be replaced.
C: Proposed Improvements:
The improvements which apply to the project are circled:
Tyne II Improvements
Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation,
reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g., parking
weaving, turning, climbing).
a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and Reconstructing pavement
(3R and 4R improvements)
b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding through lanes
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge, auxiliary, and turn lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains

f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets, and drainage pipes,
including safety treatments
g. Providing driveways pipes
h. Performing minor bridge widening ( less than one through lane)
2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the
installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding or upgrading guardrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey type barriers and pier
protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median barriers
g. Improving intersections including relocation and/ or realignment
h. Making minor roadway realignment
i. Channelizing traffic
j. Performing clear zone safety improvements including removing hazards
and flattening slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and motorist aid
1. Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit
O Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of
grade separation replace existing at-grade railroad crossings.
a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing bridge approach slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting ( no red lead paint), scour
repair, fender systems, and minor structural improvements
O Replacing a bridge (structure and/ or fill)
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest areas.
6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or for joint or limited use of
right-of-way, where the proposed use does not have significant adverse
impacts.
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
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Construction of new bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is consistent with existing zoning and located on or near a
street with adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and support vehicle
traffic.
9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail and bus buildings and
ancillary facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are required
and there is not a substantial increase in the number of users.
10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of passenger
shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street improvements ) when
located in a commercial area or other high activity center in which there is
adequate street capacity for projected bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance facilities in areas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is consistent with existing zoning and where there is no
significant noise impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes, advance land
acquisition loans under section 3 (b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a particular parcel or a limited
number of parcels. These types of land acquisition will not limit the
evaluation of alternatives, including shifts in alignment for planned
construction projects, which may be required in the NEPA process. No
project development on such land may proceed until the NEPA process has
been completed.
D. Special Project Information
Environmental Commitments:
All standard procedures and measures will be implemented to avoid or
minimize environmental impacts. All practical Kest Management Practices (BMP's)
will be included and properly maintained during project construction.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344), a permit will be required from the Corps of Engineers for the
discharge of dredged or fill material into "Waters of the United States."
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM) Section 401
Water Quality General Certification will be obtained prior to issue of the Army Corps
of Engineers Nationwide Permit # 23.
During construction, NCDOT will follow the measures noted in the U. S. Fish
and Wildlife Service paper titled, "Precautions for General Construction in areas
which may be used by the West Indian Manatee." These guidelines are attached to
this document. In the event that a manatee is observed during construction, a
section 7 consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service would be initiated to resolve
concerns over the species.
The "Draft Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage at Highway Crossings"
will be followed throughout construction. The guidelines include minimization of in-
stream activities in the months of March, April, and May. The complete guidelines
are attached to this document.
Estimated Costs:
Construction $ 800,000
Right of Way $ 25,000
Total $ 825,000
Estimated Traffic:
Current - 1,100 VPD
Year 2018 - 4,000 VPD
TTST - 10%
DUAL - 4%
Proposed Typical Roadway Section:
Travelway - two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes
Shoulders - 1 meter (3 feet) wide on the bridge
2.4 meters (8 feet) wide on the approaches
Design Speed:
100 km/h (60 mph)
Functional Classification:
Rural Minor Collector
Division Office Comments:
The Division 3 Engineer concurs with the recommendation of replacing the
bridge in place and detouring traffic along surrounding roads during
construction.
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E. Threshold Criteria
If any Type II actions are involved in the project, the following evaluation must
be completed. If the project consists only of Type I improvements, the
following checklist does not need to be Completed.
ECOLOGICAL
YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact on any
unique on any unique or important natural resource? X
(2) Does the project involve any habitat where federally
listed endangered or threatened species may occur? X
(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish'? X
(4) If the project involves wetlands, is the amount of
permanent and/or temporary wetland taking less than x
one-third (1/3) acre and have all practicable measures
wetland to avoid and minimize takinus been evaluated'?
(5) Will the project require use of U. S. Forest Service lands? X
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water resources be adversely
impacted by proposed construction activities? X
(7) Does the project involve waters classified as Outstanding
Water Resources (OWR) and/or High Quality Waters X
(HQW)?
(8) Will the project require fill in waters of the United States
in any of the designated mountain trout counties? X
(9) Does the project involve any known underground storage
tanks (UST's) or hazardous materials sites'? X
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PE RMITS AND COORDINATION YES NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA county, will the - -
project significantly affect the coastal zone and/or any X
"Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC)?
(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act
resources? X
(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be required? X
(13) Will the project result in the modification of any existing
regulatory floodway? X
(14) Will the project require any stream relocations or channel
changes? X
SOC IAL AND ECONOMIC YES NO
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts to planned
growth or land use for the area? X
(16) Will the project require the relocation of any family or --
business? X
(17) If the project involves the acquisition of right of way, is the
amount of right of way acquisition considered minor? X
(18) Will the project involve any changes in access control? X
(19) Will the project substantially alter the usefulness and/ or land
use of any adjacent property? X
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(20) Will the project have an adverse effect on permanent local
traffic patterns or community cohesiveness? X
(21) Is the project included in an approved thoroughfare plan
and/ or Transportation Improvement Program (and is, X
therefore, in conformance with the Clean Air Act of 1990) ?
(22) Is the project anticipated to cause an increase in traffic
volumes? X
(23) Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing
roads, staged construction, or on-site detours? X
(24) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or
environmental grounds concerning the project? X
(25) Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local
laws relating to the environmental aspects of the action? X
CULTURAL RESOURCES
YES NO
(26) Will the project have an "effect" on properties eligible for
or listed on the National Register of Historic Places? X
(27) Will the project require the use of Section 4(f) resources
(public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl
refuges, historic sites or historic bridges, as defined in X
Section 4(f) of the U. S. Department of Transportation
Act of 1966)?
(28) Will the project involve construction in, across, or adjacent
to a river designated as a component of or proposed for X
inclusion in the natural Wild and Scenic Rivers?
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F. Additional Documentation Required for Unfavorable Responses in Part E
Question 2: A biological conclusion of NO EFFECT was found for the West
Indian Manatee. This conclusion is based on the commitment that during construction,
NCDOT will follow the precautionary measures noted in the USFWS paper titled,
"Precautions for General Construction in areas which may be used by the West Indian
Manatee." These guidelines are attached to this document.
Question 3: Because of its location and morphological characteristics, Long Creek
contains anadromous fish spawning habitat. To protect this habitat, the "Draft Guidelines for
Anadromous Fish Passage at Highway Crossings" will be followed. These guidelines are
attached to this document.
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G. CE Approval
TIP Project No. B-2854
State Project No. 8.2271201
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-1120(4)
Project Description:
The project will consist of replacing Bridge No. 9 on SR 1120 over Long Creek
in Pender County. The existing structure will be replaced with a new bridge
approximately 70 meters (230 feet) in length at approximately the same location and
roadway elevation as the existing bridge. The bridge width will be a total of
9.2 meters (30 feet), which will provide two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes with 1 meter
(3 foot) offsets. Approach work will consist of resurfacing and widening the roadway
to two 3.6 meter (12 foot) lanes with 2.4 meter (8 foot) shoulders, and installing
guardrail where appropriate. The project length will be approximately 137 meters
(450 feet). Traffic will be detoured along surrounding roads during construction.
(See the attached location map.)
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification:
TYPE II (A)
X TYPE II (B)
Approved:
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
June 24, 1996
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442
Re: Replace Bridge 9 on SR 1 120 over Long Creek,
Fender County, B-2854, Federal Aid Project
BRZ-1 120(4), State Project 8.2271201, ER 96-
8853
Dear Mr. Graf:
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
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On June 20, 1996, Debbie Bevin of our staff met with North Carolina Department
of Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds concerning the above
project. We reported our available information on historic architectural and
archaeological surveys and resources along with our recommendations. NCDOT
provided project area photographs and aerial photographs at the meeting.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at the
meeting, we offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources, we are aware of no historic structures
located within the area of potential effect. We recommend that no historic
architectural survey be conducted for this project.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based
on our present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological
resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
Places will be affected by the project construction. We, therefore, recommend that
no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project.
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a Categorical
Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how NCDOT addressed our
comments.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 T41
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.
Sincerely,
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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STREAM CROSSING GUIDELINES
FOR ANADROMOUS FISH PASSAGE
Anadromous Fish are a valuable resource and their migration
must not be adversely impacted. The purpose of this document
is to provide guidance to the North Carolina Department of
Transportation to ensure that replacement of existing and new
highway stream crossing structures will not impede the
movement of Anadromous Fish.
Applicable When:
o Project is in the coastal plain defined by the
"Fall Line" as the approximate western limit
(see attached figure).
o For perennial and intermittent streams delineated
on USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle maps.
General Guidelines:
o Minimize instream activities during the spring
migration period. For the purpose of these
guidelines "Spring" is considered as the months
of March, April, and May.
o Bridges and other channel spanning structures
are preferred where practical.
Technical Guidelines:
o In all cases, the width, height and gradient of
the proposed opening shall be such as to pass
the average historical spring stream flow without
adversely altering stream velocities at the
crossing. (Reference, "Fisheries Handbook of
Engineering Requirements and Biological Criteria",
Bell 1973, for fish swimming limitations.)
o The invert of culverts shall be set at least one
foot below the natural stream bed.
o Crossings of perennial streams serving watersheds
greater than one square mile, having adjacent
natural banks utilized by terrestrial wildlife,
shall provide a minimum of four (4), feet of
additional opening width (measured at spring flow
elevation) to allow for wildlife passage.
Bankfull flow can be used as a comparative level,
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Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director
November 24, 2004
Mr. Philip S. Harris, III, PE
NC Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Office of Natural Environment
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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DENR - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Re: Long Creek Bridge Mitigation Site, Pender County, State Project No. 8.2271201, TIP No.
B-2854, USACOE Action ID No. 200000506, DWQ Project No. 000191, CAMA Permit
No. 13-01
Dear Mr. Harris:
This letter is in response to your correspondence dated August 10, 2004 to the NC Division of
Coastal Management (DCM) regarding the regulatory release of the Long Creek Bridge
Mitigation Site in Pender County. Wetland mitigation was provided on-site for approximately
0.30 acres of 404-type wetlands impacted by NCDOT's bridge project B-2854, permitted by
DCM under CAMA permit # 13-01.
The success criteria for this site were to allow natural re-vegetation where mechanized clearing
occurred such that jurisdictional status is re-attained. Based on visual observations during the
on-site examination conducted on August 4, 2004, DCM concurs with your recommendation to
discontinue vegetation monitoring. This does not eliminate the need to obtain any other
approvals or authorizations that may be required.
We apologize for the delayed response to your request. If you have any questions or concerns,
contact me at 919-733-2293 extension #230 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,

Steven D. Sollod
Transportation Project Coordinator
cc: Mr. Bill Arrington, DCM
Ms. Melissa Carle, DCM
Mr. Randy Griffin, NCDOT
1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources + •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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.
Attachments:
Permit Application
General Conditions
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Cathy Brittingham, DCM
Central Files
c ktcdot\TIP B-2354\wqc\000191 wgc.doc
Sincerely,
Stevens
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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and Natural Resources A
Division of Water Quality

ames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
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NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 12, 2000
Pender County
DWQ Project No. 000191
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. William D. Gilmore. P.E., Manager
Plannins-, and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleis-,h. NC, 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place till
material in 0.34 acres of jurisdictional wetlands, and perform mechanized clearing in 0.30 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands as described in your September 12. 2000 application. The authorized impacts are
approved for the purpose of constructing Bridge Number 9 (on SR 1120) over Long Creek west of Burvaw
in Pender County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated September
12, 2000. After reviewin, your application, we have decided that this till is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number 3112. This certification corresponds to the Regional Permit Number
198000291 issued by the Corps of Engineers, and CAMA Major Permit issued by the Division of Coastal
Mana(yement. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed
with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water
Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit unless
otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified
below). Should your project change, you must notify?the DWQ and submit a new application. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby
responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future)
exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to
remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a
hearing, send a written petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447.
This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources ,ti •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CAMA PERMIT CERTIFICATION
GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS
GENERAL PERMIT NUMBER 198000291
(ISSUED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT) AND
NEUSE/TAR-PAMLICO BUFFER RULES
This General Certification is issued in conformity with requirement of Section 401, Public Laws
92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 and 15 NCAC 2B .0200 for the discharge
of till material as described in General Permit 198000291 and for the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico
Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233 and .0259). This Certification replaces Water Quality
Certification Number 3025 issued on September 6, 1995 and Water Quality Certification
Number 3112 issued on February 11, 1997. This WQC is rescinded when the Corps of
EnL,ineers reauthorizes Resional General Permit 0291 or when deemed appropriate by the
Director of DWQ.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate
applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-
217 if conducted in accordance with conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Activities authorized by CAMA major permits require written concurrence from the
Division of Water Quality as well as compliance with all conditions of this General
Certification;
2. Activities authorized by Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) Minor or General
Permits do not require written authorization from the Division of Water Quality as long
as they comply with all other conditions of this General Certification;
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.3D(e), any request
for written concurrence for a 401 Water Quality Certification must include the
appropriate fee. If a project also requires a CAMA Permit, one payment to both
agencies shall be submitted and will be the higher of the two fees. The fee shall be
collected and distributed between the two agencies in accordance with agreements
reached between the Division of Water Quality and the Division of Coastal
Management;
4. Impacts to any stream length in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins requires
written concurrence from DWQ in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0233 and I5A
NCAC 2B .0259. New development activities located in the protected 50-foot wide
riparian areas (whether jurisdictional wetlands or not) within the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico
River Basins shall be limited to "uses" identified within and constructed in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2B .0233 and 15A NCAC 2B .0259. All new development shall be
located, designed, constructed, and maintained to have minimal disturbance to protect
water quality to the maximum extent practicable through the use of best management
practices;
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality A4
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
5. 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;
6. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a Finding
of No Signficant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) is issued by the State
Clearinghouse. All water quality-related conditions of the FONSI or ROD shall become
conditions of this Certification;
7. That 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"
whichever is more appropriate (available from the Division of Land Resources (DLR) in
the DENR Regional or Central Offices) shall be in full compliance with all
specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance
of such Best Management Practices in order to assure compliance with the appropriate
turbidity water quality standard;
8. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened,
9. Additional site-specific conditions may be added to projects which have applied for
CAMA major permits which are proposed under this Certification in order to ensure
compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent standards;
10. When written concurrence is required, the applicant is required to use the enclosed
Certification of Completion form to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401
Certification has been completed;
11. Concurrence from DWQ that this Certification applies to an individual project shall
expire three years from the date of the cover letter from DWQ or on the same day as the
expiration date of the corresponding General Permit 198000291, whichever is sooner.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific fill project
shall result in revocation of this Certification for the project and may result in criminal and/or
civil penalties.
The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may require submission of a
formal application for individual certification for any project in this category of activity, if it is
determined that the project is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water quality or
degrade the waters so that existing uses of the wetland or downstream waters are precluded.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources 4
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a
Certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality.
Effective date: I June 2000
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By
Kerr T. Stevens
Director
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources AT4*'*0;JV
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Certificate of Completeness
DWQ Project No.:
Applicant:
Project Name:
County:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and am, subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1621. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the
Project Engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Agent's Certification
Date:
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
1, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e.,
Engineer, Landscape Architect, Surveyor, ect.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to
observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permittee hereby state that,
to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that
the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality
Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Registration No
Date

ow DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDOT/William Gilmore
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: SR 1120 at Long Creek Crossing approximately eight miles
west of Burgaw in Pender County.
Photo Index - 1989: None 1984: None
State Plane Coordinates - X: no map available Y: no map available
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - May 25, 2000
Was Applicant Present -Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 10-5-00
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pender
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT
© Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - New bridge
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: MECHANIZED
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( ) Vegetated etlands 0.34 acres 0.30 acres
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
° Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approximately 0.94 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: C-Sw Open: N/A
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: N.C.D.O.T. proposes to replace the existing bridge over Long Creek
on SR 1120 in Pender County with a new bridge.
N.C.D.O.T./Bridge #9
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project site is the existing bridge crossing (Bridge #9) of Long Creek on SR 1120, approximately
eight miles west of Burgaw in Pender County. Long Creek is a tributary of NE Cape Fear River and its
mouth is approximately 13 miles downstream from the project site. Within the creek's floodplain,
cypress/gum swamp and low woodlands extend above and below the bridge site.
Long Creek is designated as Inland Waters by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries/N.C. Wildlife
Commission. The N.C. Division of Environmental Management classifies the river as C-Sw.
The existing bridge is 188 feet long and 24 feet wide with a navigational clearance of 4.8 feet. Water
depths at the existing crossing are seasonal with an average depth of approximately 4.4 feet. The
N.C.D.O.T. proposes to replace the existing bridge, in the same alignment and within the existing right
of way, with a new bridge. The existing bridge has eleven spans totaling 188 feet in length. The deck and
bridge railings are composed of concrete which is supported by a timber substructure (10 wooden bents).
The applicant is proposing to remove the concrete rails and deck by sections. Once removed, the ten
wooden bents will be slid out in their entirety. The new bridge will only require four wooden bents for
support and they will be constructed from the new bridge as each cored slab is completed. Therefore, no
causeway will be required. The dimensions of the new bridge will be 230 feet long and 30 feet wide. It
will consist of two 12 foot travel lanes with 3 foot offsets. Navigational clearance of the new bridge will
remain at 4.8 feet. Proposed approach work to the bridge will consist of resurfacing and widening the
roadway to two twelve-foot travel lanes with eight foot shoulders and installing guardrails where
appropriate. Class I riprap will be utilized at the waterward base of the approaches in order to stabilize
fill material. Stormwater runoff from the bridge will be handled by corrugated steel pipe and funneled
to Class B riprap impoundments placed on both sides of each approach to the bridge for the purpose of
dissipating water flow and allowing gradual sheetflow. The entire length of the proposed project is
approximately 450 feet. Traffic is proposed to be detoured to existing roads during construction of the
new bridge.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The project will require the filling of approximately/0. cres of wetland ccording to the applicant,
the fill will be necessary in order to widen the approaches to ri ge in accordance with ASHTO
standards. These wetlands will be located at the toe of the slope of the approach areas. A site visit has
led to the conclusion that all of the proposed wetland fill would be within previously disturbed areas. The
project will also involve mechanized clearing of approximately 0.30 acres of land adjacent to the slope.
The applicant reports the clearing to be a necessary action, but has overestimated the size of the impact
to allow for a worse case scenario and figures the impact from clearing to be actually less than 0.30 acres.
Since the project is within the same corridor as the existing bridge and will require no temporary bridge,
no additional incorporation of wooded swamp wetlands are anticipated. Surface water impacts should be
limited to those created from removal of the old bents and construction of the new bents. The project
N.C.D.O.T./Bridge #9
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should not significantly impact navigation, since there is no reduction of the existing clearance between
the existing bridge and the proposed bridge. The reduction of bridge supports in the creek would provide
more available area for boat passage. Temporary disruption of the stream bed and some short-term
turbidity is expected during construction, but should not present any long-term adverse impacts. Because
of the close proximity to wetlands and the creek, there is the potential for accidental deposition of earthen
material and/or construction debris into these fragile areas. Strict monitoring and maintenance of
sedimentation and erosion control structures are mandatory during construction.
The proposed project appears to represent a safe, prudent and environmentally sound method of replacing
an inadequate bridge for the purpose of maintaining safe traffic operations.
Submitted by: Jerry A. Parker Date: 10/27/00 Office: Wilmington
FORM DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name N.C. Dept, of Transportation
Address 1548 Mail Service Center
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27699-1548 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
b. City, town, community or landmark
West of Burgaw
C. Street address or secondary road number
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X_ No
C. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g.
river, creek sound, bay) Long Creek
3. DESCRIPTION & PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List: all development activities you propose e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
and excavation and/or filling activities.
_-Replace existing bridge
b.
C. Project name (if any) B-2854
2.
c
d.
Note: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s),
and/or project name.
LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
Is the proposed activity maintenance or an
existing project, new work, or both?
New Work
Will the project be for public, private or
commercial use? Public
Give a brief description of purpose, use,
methods of construction and daily operations
of proposed project. If more space is needed,
please attach additional pages.
Replace obsolete bridge
a.
7 7",
County Pender
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FORM DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
a.
b.
d.
e.
E.
9.
h.
i.
Size of entire tract N/A
Size of individual lot(s) N/A
Approximate elevation of tract above MHW
or NWL N/A
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Mucky Mineral Soils
Vegetation on tract _Swamn forest
Man-made features now on tract
bridge
What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land
use plan)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
X_ Rural Other
How is the tract zoned by local government?
Rural
Is the proposed project consistent with the
applicable zoning? X_ Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Has a professional archaeological assessment
been done for the tract? _X__ Yes _ No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes _X No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? -L Yes _ No
Coastal (marsh) Other X
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Yes
(Attach documentation, if available)
Revised 03/95
in. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities
N/A
n. Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, "wash down", and residential
discharges.) Surface water runoff
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
* An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and. t must)?e sg ficient,_y detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with .the area lo the
FORM DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
number, landmarks, and the like.
* A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name Corbett Package Company
Address P. O. Box 210
Phone Wilmington, NC 28401
Name Sam H. Inv-ram
Address P. O. Box 863
Phone Wallace, NC 28466
Name Carolina Power and Light Compa
Address 411 Fayetteville Street
Phone Raleigh, NC 27601
* A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
USACE NWP 23 ID # 200000506 2/10/2000
A check for $250 made payable to the Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
* A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
A statement of compliance with the N. C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of
public funds or use of public lands, attach a
statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND
PERMISSION TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described
in the application. The project will be subject to
conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the /Z day of , 20q:?:)
Print Name William D. -Gilmore. P E
Signature
?c_C?!
;_1 andowner or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
_X DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
_X DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
- DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
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1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards 0
b. Type of material to be excavated . N/A
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes X No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 450
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area Upland site:
to be determined by contractor.
b. Dimensions of disposal area N/A
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes X No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes X No
If yes, where?
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Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes . X No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water 0
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N/A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area 0.34 acre
(2) Purpose of fill Upgrade road in
accordance with ASHTO Standards
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
5. GENERAL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or rprap material
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Standard erosion control dev;cPs
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
Cranes, pile driver
c. Will wetlands be cr3ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes x No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be broughtlto site?
X Yes No
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Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major (4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all removed? (Explain)
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to
this proposed project.

BRIDGES
1 g. Length of proposed bridge 230'
. h. Width of proposed bridge 30'
a. Public _ X Private
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
b. Type of bridge (construction material)
Cored Slab 4.3'
j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes X_ No
C. Water body to be crossed by bridge
-Long Creek If yes, explain
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL 4.4'
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? 4.8'
XYes No
If yes, 1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
(1) Length of existing bridge 188' reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(2) Width of existing bridge 24' opening? Yes No
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing If yes, explain No Affect
bridge 4.8'
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain) All
in. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? Yes X No
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)? If yes, explain
Yes _X No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above n. Have you contacted the U. S. Coast Guard
the MHW or NWL - -? - T :''c'oncerning their approval?
Yes _X No
If yes, please provide record of their action.
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Form DCM-MP-5
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
b.
c
Number of culverts proposed
Type of culvert (construction material, style)
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge
(2) Width of existing bridge
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
f. Length of proposed culvert
g. Width of proposed culvert
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the
MHW or NWL
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
potential? Yes No
If yes, explain
3. EXCAVATION AN I
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Depth of area to be excavated
(4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation within: N/A
_ Coastal Wetlands - SAVs _ Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge of culvert
require any highground excavation?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated 36'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 60'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 450 cubic yards
d.
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
Yes No
If yes, explain - - -
If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
any excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
(2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
(3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes X_ No
- - If•no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-S
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future b.
maintenance? Yes X No
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal
wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Yes _X_ No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (2)
above.
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below
the MHW or NWL? Yes X_ No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2
above.
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material d.
described in Item d. above) to be placed below
MHW or NWL? Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled.
(3) Purpose of fill
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed within:
- Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs -L Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled See drawings
(2) Width of area to be filled See drawing
(3) Purpose of fill Roadway fill
Will the proposed project require the relocation of
any existing utility lines? - Yes X. No
If yes, explain in detail
Will the proposed project require the construction of
any temporary detour structures?
Yes X_ No
If yes, explain in detail
Will the proposed project require any wark
channels? Yes X_ No
If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Standard Erosion--
Control Device
f. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Crane , nile driver
g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X_ No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
g. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed on h.
highground? X_ Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled -See drawings
(2) Width of area to be filled See drawings
(3) Purpose of fill Roadway fill
4. GENERAL
a. Will the proposed project involve any mitigation?
Yes X_ No
If yes, explain in detail
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any shoreline stabilization?
Yes X_ No
If yes, explain in detail
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
VJl?ly 12, 2000
DAVID MCCOY
SECRGI ARY
Dept. of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
ATTN: Mr. Jerry Parker
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION FOR BRIDGE NO. 9 OVER
THE LONG CREEK, PENDER COUNTY, T.I.P. No. B-2854.
Attached is the CAMA Major Permit application for the subject project. NCDOT
proposes to replace the existing bridge with a new structure approximately 230 feet (70
meters) in length on the same location and elevation. The new bridge will be a total of 30
feet (9.2 meters) wide, which will provide two 12 foot travel lanes with 3 foot offsets.
Approach work will consist of resurfacing and widening the roadway to two 12-foot
travel lanes with 8 foot shoulders and installing guardrail where appropriate. The project
length will be approximately 450 feet (137 meters). Traffic will be detoured onto
existing roads during construction. This project is described in a Categorical Exclusion
Action Classification Form, signed by the Federal Highway Administration on May 12,
1997.
Environmental Commitments
The following Environmental Commitments were agreed upon to avoid and
minimize impacts to natural resources or are included in the permit conditions:
• During construction, NCDOT will follow the measures noted in the U. S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) paper titled, "Precautions for General Construction in areas
which may be used by the West Indian Manatee." These guidelines are attached to
this application. In the event that a manatee is observed during construction, a
Section 7 Consultation with the FWS will be initiated to resolve concerns over the
species.
MAILING ADDRESS:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1546
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH, NC
The "Draft Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passages at Highway Crossings" will be
followed throughout construction. The guidelines include minimization of in-stream
activities in the months of March, April, and May. The complete guidelines are
attached to this document.
No work in Long Creek will be allowed between March 15 and June 15 during the
life of this project.
Jurisdictional Impacts
Wetlands. The project is expected to permanently fill 0.34 acre of wetland as a
result of widening the approaches in accordance with ASHTO standards. The wetlands
are at the toe of slope on either side of the roadway, so this is an unavoidable impact.
In addition, the permit application lists 0.30 acre of impact due to mechanized
clearing. This figure assumes a 10-foot wide clearing swath adjacent to the fill slope.
This is an overestimate by NCDOT. Mechanized clearing will be necessary on this
project, however not to the extent indicated and reported in the permit drawings. It is
impossible to predict exactly where and if it will be necessary to clear up to 10 feet
beyond the fill slope until project construction begins, but in most cases it will be less
than 10 feet. Therefore, mechanized clearing impacts will be less than the 0.30 acre.
NCDOT believes it has taken all practical measures to avoid and minimize
wetland impacts. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed for this project. Typically,
NCDOT would consider revegetating the mechanically cleared area, however due to the
saturated conditions that persist year round, few tree and shrub species would survive.
Those species that tolerate these conditions, such as cypress, are already abundant and are
expected to provide an adequate seed source.
Surface Waters. Bridge No. 9 has eleven spans totaling 188 feet in length. The
deck and bridge railings for the superstructure are composed of concrete. The
substructure is composed of timber. Once the rails are removed, the deck, totaling 72 yd',
will be removed by sections. Lastly, the 10 wooden bents supporting the current bridge
will be slid out in their entirety. The new structure will only require 4 bents for support.
These will be constructed from the new bridge as a each section of the cored slabs are
completed, therefore no causeways will be required. Please note the excavation shown on
sheet 7 of 8 is excavation of existing road fill only and has no jurisdictional impact. As a
result, the only surface water impacts will occur from removal of the old bents and
construction of the new ones.
It is anticipated that a CAMA Major permit will authorize these activities.
Accordingly, a $250.00 check is enclosed to cover the CAMA processing fee. The
adjacent property owners have been provided with a copy of this application and given a
list of personnel they can contact for additional information. Copies of the letters sent to
property owners and certified mail receipts are attached. The signed return receipts from
these property owners will be forwarded to you as soon as possible. _? - - _

By copy of this letter, a request is also made to the Corps of Engineers for
issuance of a new Nationwide Permit No. 23. The Army Corps of Engineers issued a
Nationwide Permit No. 23 (Action ID No. 200000506), dated February 10, 2000, to
authorize construction of this project. However, the information provided in that
application was incomplete.
Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Michael
Wood at [phone].
Sincerely,
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_??William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. Doug Huggett, DCM
Mr. Dave Timpy, USACE, Wilmington Office
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, NCDOT Coordinator
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Garland Purdue, USFWS
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMF
Mr. Randy Wise, P.E., Roadside Environmental
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Program Development
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Timothy V. Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. H. A. Pope, P.E., Division 3 Engineer
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT >h E, A
APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDOT/William Gilmore
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: SR 1120 at Long Creek Crossing approximately eight miles
west of Burgaw in Pender County.
Photo Index - 1989: None 1984: None
State Plane Coordinates - X: no map available Y: no map available
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - May 25, 2000
Was Applicant Present -Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 10-5-00
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pender
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT
Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - New bridge
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
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HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
MECHANIZED
C:LEARIN C
8.
(A) Vegetated Wetlands 1 0.34 acres 0.30 acres
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
m Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approximately 0.94 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: C-Sw Open: N/A
PROJECT SUMMARY: N.C.D.0.T. proposes to replace the existing bridge over Long Creek
on SR 1120 in Pender County with a new bridge.
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N.C.D.O.T./Bridge #9
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project site is the existing bridge crossing (Bridge #9) of Long Creek on SR 1120, approximately
eight miles west of Burgaw in Pender County. Long Creek is a tributary of NE Cape Fear River and its
mouth is approximately 13 miles downstream from the project site. Within the creek's floodplain,
cypress/gum swamp and low woodlands extend above and below the bridge site.
Long Creek is designated as Inland Waters by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries/N.C. Wildlife
Commission. The N.C. Division of Environmental Management classifies the river as C-Sw.
The existing bridge is 188 feet long and 24 feet wide with a navigational clearance of 4.8 feet. Water
depths at the existing crossing are seasonal with an average depth of approximately 4.4 feet. The
N.C.D.O.T. proposes to replace the existing bridge, in the same alignment and within the existing right
of way, with a new bridge. The existing bridge has eleven spans totaling 188 feet in length. The deck and
bridge railings are composed of concrete which is supported by a timber substructure (10 wooden bents).
The applicant is proposing to remove the concrete rails and deck by sections. Once removed, the ten
wooden bents will be slid out in their entirety. The new bridge will only require four wooden bents for
support and they will be constructed from the new bridge as each cored slab is completed. Therefore, no
causeway will be required. The dimensions of the new bridge will be 230 feet long and 30 feet wide. It
will consist of two 12 foot travel lanes with 3 foot offsets. Navigational clearance of the new bridge will
remain at 4.8 feet. Proposed approach work to the bridge will consist of resurfacing and widening the
roadway to two twelve-foot travel lanes with eight foot shoulders and installing guardrails where
appropriate. Class I riprap will be utilized at the waterward base of the approaches in order to stabilize
fill material. Stormwater runoff from the bridge will be handled by corrugated steel pipe and funneled
to Class B riprap impoundments placed on both sides of each approach to the bridge for the purpose of
dissipating water flow and allowing gradual sheetflow. The entire length of the proposed project is
approximately 450 feet. Traffic is proposed to be detoured to existing roads during construction of the
new bridge.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The project will require the filling of approximately 0.34 acres of wetlands. According to the applicant,
the fill will be necessary in order to widen the approaches to the bridge in accordance with ASHTO
standards. These wetlands will be located at the toe of the slope of the approach areas. A site visit has
led to the conclusion that all of the proposed wetland fill would be within previously disturbed areas. The
project will also involve mechanized clearing of approximately 0.30 acres of land adjacent to the slope.
The applicant reports the clearing to be a necessary action, but has overestimated the size of the impact
to allow for a worse case scenario and figures the impact from clearing to be actually less than 0.30 acres.
Since the project is within the same corridor as the existing bridge and will require no temporary bridge,
no additional incorporation of wooded swamp wetlands are anticipated. Surface water impacts should be
limited to those created from removal of the old bents and construction of the new bents. The project
N.C.D.O.T./Bridge #9
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should not significantly impact navigation, since there is no reduction of the existing clearance between
the existing bridge and the proposed bridge. The reduction of bridge supports in the creek would provide
more available area for boat passage. Temporary disruption of the stream bed and some short-term
turbidity is expected during construction, but should not present any long-term adverse impacts. Because
of the close proximity to wetlands and the creek, there is the potential for accidental deposition of earthen
material and/or construction debris into these fragile areas. Strict monitoring and maintenance of
sedimentation and erosion control structures are mandatory during construction.
The proposed project appears to represent a safe, prudent and environmentally sound method of replacing
an inadequate bridge for the purpose of maintaining safe traffic operations.
Submitted by: Jerry A. Parker Date: 10/27/00 Office: Wilmington
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
?Y 12, 2000
Dept. of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
ATTN: Mr. Jerry Parker
Dear Sir:
DAVID MCCOY
SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION FOR BRIDGE NO. 9 OVER
THE LONG CREEK, PENDER COUNTY, T.I.P. No. B-2854.
Attached is the CAMA Major Permit application for the subject project. NCDOT
proposes to replace the existing bridge with a new structure approximately 230 feet (70
meters) in length on the same location and elevation. The new bridge will be a total of 30
feet (9.2 meters) wide, which will provide two 12 foot travel lanes with 3 foot offsets.
Approach work will consist of resurfacing and widening the roadway to two 12-foot
travel lanes with 8 foot shoulders and installing guardrail where appropriate. The project
length will be approximately 450 feet (137 meters). Traffic will be detoured onto
existing roads during construction. This project is described in a Categorical Exclusion
Action Classification Form, signed by the Federal Highway Administration on May 12,
1997.
. Environmental Commitments
The following Environmental Commitments were agreed upon to avoid and
minimize impacts to natural resources or are included in the permit conditions:
During construction, NCDOT will follow the measures noted in the U. S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) paper titled, "Precautions for General Construction in areas
which may be used by the West Indian Manatee." These guidelines are attached to
this application. In the event that a manatee is observed during construction, a
Section 7 Consultation with the FWS will be initiated to resolve concerns over the
species.
MAILING ADDRESS:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: VWYW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH, NC
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• The "Draft Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passages at Highway Crossings" will be
followed throughout construction. The guidelines include minimization of in-stream
activities in the months of March, April, and May. The complete guidelines are
attached to this document.
• No work in Long Creek will be allowed between March 15 and June 15 during the
life of this project.
Jurisdictional Impacts
Wetlands. The project is expected to permanently fill 0.34 acre of wetland as a
result of widening the approaches in accordance with ASHTO standards. The wetlands
are at the toe of slope on either side of the roadway, so this is an unavoidable impact.
In addition, the permit application lists 0.30 acre of impact due to mechanized
clearing. This figure assumes a 10-foot wide clearing swath adjacent to the fill slope.
This is an overestimate by NCDOT. Mechanized clearing will be necessary on this
project, however not to the extent indicated and reported in the permit drawings. It is
impossible to predict exactly where and if it will be necessary to clear up to 10 feet
beyond the fill slope until project construction begins, but in most cases it will be less
than 10 feet. Therefore, mechanized clearing impacts will be less than the 0.30 acre.
NCDOT believes it has taken all practical measures to avoid and minimize
wetland impacts. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed for this project. Typically,
NCDOT would consider revegetating the mechanically cleared area, however due to the
saturated conditions that persist year round, few tree and shrub species would survive.
Those species that tolerate these conditions, such as cypress, are already abundant and are
expected to provide an adequate seed source.
Surface Waters. Bridge No. 9 has eleven spans totaling 188 feet in length. The
deck and bridge railings for the superstructure are composed of concrete. The
substructure is composed of timber. Once the rails are removed, the deck, totaling 72 yd;,
will be removed by sections. Lastly, the 10 wooden bents supporting the current bridge
will be slid out in their entirety. The new structure will only require 4 bents for support.
These will be constructed from the new bridge as a each section of the cored slabs are
completed, therefore no causeways will be required. Please note the excavation shown on
sheet 7 of 8 is excavation of existing road fill only and has no jurisdictional impact. As a
result, the only surface water impacts will occur from removal of the old bents and
construction of the new ones.
It is anticipated that a CAMA Major permit will authorize these activities.
Accordingly, a $250.00 check is enclosed to cover the CAMA processing fee. The
adjacent property owners have been provided with a copy of this application and given a
list of personnel they can contact for additional information. Copies of the letters sent to
property owners and certified mail receipts are attached. The signed return receipts from
these property owners will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

By copy of this letter, a request is also made to the Corps of Engineers for
issuance of a new Nationwide Permit No. 23. The Army Corps of Engineers issued a
Nationwide Permit No. 23 (Action ID No. 200000506), dated February 10, 2000, to
authorize construction of this project. However, the information provided in that
application was incomplete.
Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Michael
Wood at [phone].
Sincerely,
William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. Doug Huggett, DCM
Mr. Dave Timpy, USACE, Wilmington Office
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, NCDOT Coordinator
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Garland Purdue, USFWS
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMF
Mr. Randy Wise, P.E., Roadside Environmental
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Program Development
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Timothy V. Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. H. A. Pope, P.E., Division 3 Engineer
FORM- DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name N.CDept, Transportation
Address 1-548 Mail Service Center
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27699-1548 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
C. Project name (if any) B-2854
Note: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s),
and/or project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
b. City, town, community or landmark
West of Burgaw
C. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1120
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X_ No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g.
river, creek sound, bay) Long Creek
3. DESCRIPTION & PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
and excavation and/or filling activities.
Replace existing bridge.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance or an
existing project, new work, or both?
New Work
C. Will the project be for public, private or
commercial use? Public
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use,
methods of construction and daily operations
of proposed project. If more space is needed,
please attach additional pages.
a. County Pender
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FORM DCM-MP-1
in. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities
4. LAND AND WATER N/A
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
n. Describe location and type of discharges to
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW effluent, "wash down", and residential
or NWL N/A discharges.) _ Surface water runoff
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Mucky Mineral Soils
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
e. Vegetation on tract Swamp forest N/A
£. Man-made features now on tract
bridge
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land
use plan)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
_?L_ Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Rural
Is the proposed project consistent with the
applicable zoning? _ X Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Has a professional archaeological assessment
been done for the tract? _X_ Yes _ No
If yes, by whom?
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
* An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 for a
detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes _X_ No
Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes _ No
Coastal (marsh) Other _2L_
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Yes
(Attach documentation, if available)
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Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and.it must be $ufficiently;detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
FORM'DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
number, landmarks, and the like.
* A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name Corbett Package Company
Address P. O. Box 210
Phone Wilmington. NC 28401
Name Sam H. Ingram
Address P. O. Box 863
Phone Wallace, NC 28466
Name Carolina Power and Light Come
Address 411 Fayetteville Street
Phone Raleigh. NC 27601
* A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
USACE NWP 23 ID # 200000506 2/10/2000
A check for $250 made payable to the Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
* A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
* A statement of compliance with the N. C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of
public funds or use of public lands, attach a
statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
Revised 03/95
6. CERTIFICATION AND
PERMISSION TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described
in the application. The project will be subject to
conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the /Z day of , 2090
Print Name William D. Gilmore. P.E.
Signature
Landowner or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
_ • DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
_ DCM MP-3 Upland Development
_ DCM MP-4 Structures Information
• DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
_ DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.

Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average FUW
Eidstlog Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
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1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards 0
b. Type of material to be excavated N/A
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes X No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 450
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area Upland site:
to be determined by contractor.
b. Dimensions of disposal area N/A
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes X No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes , X No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes X No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N/A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(2) Purpose of fill Upgrade road in
accordance with ASHTO Standards_
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Standard erosion contrnl_dPVicPs
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
Cranes pile driver
c. Will wetlands be crassed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes x_ No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES NCDOT; TIP Number B-2854
Ap t or Pro' N
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
Signature
a. Will fill material be brought to site? 9 / w
X Yes No Date
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water 0
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area 0.34 acre
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Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major (4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all removed? (Explain)
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to
this proposed project.

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GES g. Length of proposed bridge 230'
1 BR
D h. Width of proposed bridge 30'
a. Public _ X Private
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
b. Type of bridge (construction material) 4.3'
Cored Slab
j.
Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes X_ No
C. Water body to be crossed by bridge
Long Creek If yes, explain
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL 4.4'
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? 4.8'
_X- Yes No
If yes, 1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
(1) Length of existing bridge 188' reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(2) Width of existing bridge 24' opening? Yes No
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing If yes, explain No Affect
bridge 4.8'
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain) All
M. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? Yes X_ No
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)? If yes, explain
Yes _ X No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above n. Have you contacted the U. S. Coast Guard
the MHW or NWL - - - concerning their approval?
Yes X- No
If yes, please provide record of their action.
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Form DCM-MP-5
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
2 CULVERTS N/A potential? Yes No
If yes, explain
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
b. Number of culverts proposed
3
EXCAVATION AND FILL
C. .
Type of culvert (construction material, style)
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
Yes X_ No
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge? If yes,
Yes No (1) Length of area to be excavated
If yes, (2) Width of area to be excavated
(1) Length of existing bridge (3) Depth of area to be excavated
(2) Width of existing bridge (4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing yards
bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
removed? (Explain) require any excavation within: N/A
_ Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs _ Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert? (2) Width of area to be excavated
Yes No (3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
If yes, yards
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge of culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above require any highground excavation?
the MHW or NWL X Yes No
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be If yes,
removed? (Explain) (1) Length of area to be excavated 36'
(2) Width of area to be excavated 60'
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards 450 cubic yards
f. Length of proposed culvert
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
g. Width of proposed culvert any excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the To be determined by contractor.
MHW or NWL (2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow? (3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes No Yes X_ No
If yes, explain -- -- If no; attach a letter granting permission from
the, owner.
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Form DCM-MP-S
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes _2L_ No
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal
wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Yes X No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (2)
above.
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below
the MHW or NWL? Yes X_ No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2
above.
b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
any existing utility lines? _ Yes ..X_ No
If yes, explain in detail
c. Will the proposed project require the construction of
any temporary detour structures?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material d. Will the proposed project require any work
described in Item d. above) to be placed below channels? Yes X No
MHW or NWL? Yes X No If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill
f. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed within:
_ Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs X Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled See drawings
(2) Width of area to be filled See drawings
(3) Purpose of fill Roadway fill
g. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed on
highground? X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled See drawings
(2) Width of area to be filled See drawings
(3) Purpose of fill Roadway fill
4. GENERAL
e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Stand?rd ErosiotL __ _
f. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Crane,, pile driver
g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
h. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any shoreline stabilization?
Yes _X- No
If yes, explain in detail
NCDOT; TIP Number B-2854
Applicant or Project Name
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Will the proposed project involve any mitigation?
Yes _ X No
If yes, explain in detail gnature
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Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
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Bill Holman, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 8, 2000
DWQ # 000 191
Pender County
Mr. Bill Gilmore
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27011-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
On February 17, 2000 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of a
copy of the US Army Corps of Engineer permit for NWP 23 regarding your plan to fill 0.02
acres wetland for the purpose of replacing bridge 9 on SR1120 in Pender County. Notification to
DWQ is required to disturb these wetlands. We have no record of this notification.
In addition, the N.C. General Assembly enacted a new law effective January 1, 1999
which requires fees for 401 Water Quality Certifications. If the impact is equal to or less than
one acre of wetland (or waters) or 150 feet of streams, payment of $200.00 is required. If the
proposed fill exceeds these thresholds; the fee is $475.00. Checks should be made payable to the
N.C. Division of Water Quality and sent in with the application.
Please call Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions or would
require copies of our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as
incomplete in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0502 (c). The process time for this project will
begin when this information is received.
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cc: Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington Corps of Engineers
John Dorney
Central Files
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Wilmington Corps of Engineers
John Dorney
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 200000506 T.I.P. No.: B-2854 State Project No. 8.2271201
1?11- I',' ?' \'t
County Pender
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner: NCDOT
Address: Division of Highways
ATTN: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch > f3 ?' '
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Telephone No.: 910-733-7844, extension 307
Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.): Bridge No. 9 on SR 1120 over Long Creek, Pender
County, North Carolina.
Description of Activity: Discharge of fill material causing a permanent impact of 0.02 acre of wetlands for
construction of TIP B-2854 for replacement of Bridge No. 9 on SR 1120 over Long Creek, Pender County as
described in NCDOT letter dated November 4, 1999. The existing bridge will be replaced at the same location and
elevation with a new bridge 230' long and 30'wide. Traffic will be detoured along surrounding roads during
construction. No work in Long Creek is allowed between March 15`'' and June 15`h during the life of this project.
- Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
_ Section 404 and Section 10.
23 Nationwide Permit Number.
Any violation of the conditions of the Nationwide Permit referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop
work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve the undersigned permittee of the
responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to
contact appropriate State and local ageAies before beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of
Engineers regulatory program, please(cgotact David L. Tim
Regulatory Project Manager Signatur' 1(44J6. Tel. No. 910-251-4634
Date February 10, 2000 Expiration Date Feb uarv 10 2002
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE
FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
CF: FHWA,USFWS, NCDENR-Division of Water Quality, NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
repartment of Environment o
tate of North Carolina -) V7
and Natural Resources ` y
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Alana,entent
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Donna D. Moffitt, Director
October 31, 2000
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mr. John R. Dorney, NCDENR
Division of Water Quality L ?.u
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC DOT
Project Location: SR 1120 at Long Creek Crossing approximately eight miles west of Burgaw in
Pender County
Proposed Project: NCDOT proposes to replace the existing bridge with new bridge.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by November 28, 2000. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Jerry
Parker at extension 254. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: :/ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED
DATE Z Ga
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: I. t nhuis
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: Rink Shiver
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT Bridge 9 SR 1120 B-2854
Project Number 00 0191
Recvd From DCNI
Received Date 11/2/00 Recvd By Region
Project Type replace bridge
County Pender
County2
Region Wilmington
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Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream lass Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
Strearn Impacts (ft.)
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CAMA SM O Y O N
F-F 18-74-55 ?C SW 30,623. 6.34 F-
F-OY ON rF-F-F-F-F-F- F_F__
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y O N Did you request more info? Q Y O N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y O N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y O N Recommendation: QQ Issue O Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 343112 Longitude (ddmmss) 780139
Comments:
This office has no objections to the prof .ct as imposed,
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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
November 4, 1999
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
rs
DAVID MCCOY
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: NATIONWIDE PERMIT 23 APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF
BRIDGE NO. 9 ON SR 1120 OVER LONG CREEK, PENDER
COUNTY, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRZ-1120(4), STATE
PROJECT NUMBER 8.2271201, TIP NO. B-2854
Attached for your information is a copy of the project planning report for the
subject project. The project is being processed by the Federal Highway Administration
as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, we do
not anticipate requesting an individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide
Permit in accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B-23) issued December 13, 1996,
by the Corps of Engineers. The provisions of Section 330.4 and appendix A (C) of these
regulations will be followed in the construction project.
The bridge will be replaced on existing location. Traffic will be detoured along
surrounding roads during construction. The project will impact less than 0.02 acre of
wetlands.
NCDOT anticipates that a 401 General Water Quality Certification No. 3107
(Categorical Exclusion) will apply to this project, and are providing a copy of the CE
document to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,

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Division of Water Quality, for their review. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please contact Mr. Clarence W. Coleman, P. E., at 919-733-1150.
Sincerely,
William D. Gi ore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: w/ attachment
David Franklin, USACE, NCDOT Coordinator
John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Tim Rountree, P. E., Structure Design
w/o attachment
John Alford, P. E., Roadway Design
Calvin Leggett, P. E., Programming and TIP
Debbie Barbour, P. E., Highway Design
A. L. Hankins, P. E., Hydraulics
W. F. Rosser, P. E., Division 8 Engineer
Jeff Ingham, P. E., Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
WATF Michael F. Easley, Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
\
Uj Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality

September 9, 2005
Pender County
DWQ No. 000191
Mr. Philip S. Harris, III, P.E., Manager
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development & Environmental Analysis
Natural Environment Unit
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
RE: Long Creek Bridge Mitigation Site, Pender County, TIP No. B-2854
Dear Mr. Harris:
This correspondence is in reference to your letter dated August 10, 2004, regarding the Long Creek Bridge
Mitigation site located in Pender County, North Carolina. This site is being utilized by the North Carolina
Department of Transportation as compensatory mitigation for wetland impacts associated with project B-2854.
By copy of this letter, we are notifying you that no further monitoring of the site will be required since the
construction and success criteria for the mitigation site has been met.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Wrenn at
919-733-5715.
Si e ly,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
JEH/njt
cc: Wilmington District, US Army Corps of Engineers
Mr. Dave Timpy, US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Field Office
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Chris Militscher, USEPA
Mr. Travis Wilson, WRC
Mr. Ken Averitte, NCDWQ Fayetteville Regional Office
Mr. H. Allen Pope, P.E., Division 3 Engineer, 124 Division Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401
Mr. Mason Herndon, Division 3 Environmental Officer, 124 Division Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401
Central Files
File Copy
N?o?Carolina
Transportation Permitting Unit ? "`tutall?
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] / Intemet: htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
August 10, 2004
Mr. Doug Huggett
NC Division of Coastal Management
Parker Lincoln Building
2728 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
WETLANDS / 401 GROUP
AUG 12 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
LYNDo TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Re: Long Creek Bridge Mitigation Site, Pender County, State Project No. 8.2271201,
TIP No. B-2854, USACE Action ID No. 200000506, DWQ Project No. 000191, CAMA Project
No. 13-01
Mr. Doug Huggett:
As you are aware, the Department has monitored the Long Creek Bridge Mitigation Site since
December 2002 following its construction in March of 2002. Located in Pender County, this site
is designed to provide approximately 0.30 acres of mitigation for wetland impacts associated
with project B-2854. Vegetative monitoring commenced in December of 2002. NCDOT
proposed to monitor Long Creek Bridge site for at least three years; only vegetation monitoring
was conducted each year. After each growing season, annual monitoring reports were submitted
to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
There were approximately 0.30 acres of wetland restoration on site. There were no plots
established on the site. By visual observation, the Long Creek Bridge site shows that natural re-
vegetation is occurring and that the impacted area is re-attaining jurisdictional status.
During the annual monitoring report meeting on April 29, 2004, NCDOT and resource agencies
agreed that the Long Creek Bridge Mitigation Site could be closed and that monitoring could be
discontinued. A site review was held on August 04, 2004 with representatives from NCDOT,
CAMA, USCOE, WRC, USFWS, and EPA. It was decided at this site review that the Long
Creek Bridge Mitigation Site could be closed and monitoring discontinued. NCDOT requests
that the appropriate resource agencies provide documentation stating that no further monitoring
is required and that the site is closed. If you have any questions about this project, please contact
Mr. Randy Griffin at [phone].
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] PARKER LINCOLN BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
Sincerely,
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Philip S. Harris, III, P.E., CPM
PDEA- Office of Natural Environment
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Ms. Nicole Thomson, NCDWQ
Mr. Dave Timpy, USACOE
Mr. Travis Wilson, WRC
Mr. Chris Militscher, EPA
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Bill Arrington, CAMA
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, CAMA
Mr. Tommy Douglas, NCDOT
Mr. Jason Elliot, NCDOT
Mr. Mason Herndon, NCDOT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
Mr. Doug Huggett
NC Division of Coastal Management
Parker Lincoln Building
2728 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
August 10, 2004
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
AUG 12 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
LYNDo TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Re: Long Creek Bridge Mitigation Site, Pender County, State Project No. 8.227120 1,
TIP No. B-2854, USACE Action ID No. 200000506, DWQ Project No. 000191, CAMA Project
No. 13-01
Mr. Doug Huggett:
As you are aware, the Department has monitored the Long Creek Bridge Mitigation Site since
December 2002 following its construction in March of 2002. Located in Pender County, this site
is designed to provide approximately 0.30 acres of mitigation for wetland impacts associated
with project B-2854. Vegetative monitoring commenced in December of 2002. NCDOT
proposed to monitor Long Creek Bridge site for at least three years; only vegetation monitoring
was conducted each year. After each growing season, annual monitoring reports were submitted
to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
There were approximately 0.30 acres of wetland restoration on site. There were no plots
established on the site. By visual observation, the Long Creek Bridge site shows that natural re-
vegetation is occurring and that the impacted area is re-attaining jurisdictional status.
During the annual monitoring report meeting on April 29, 2004, NCDOT and resource agencies
agreed that the Long Creek Bridge Mitigation Site could be closed and that monitoring could be
discontinued. A site review was held on August 04, 2004 with representatives from NCDOT,
CAMA, USCCE, WRC, USFWS, and EPA. It was decided at this site review that the Long
Creek Bridge Mitigation Site could be closed and monitoring discontinued. NCDOT requests
that the appropriate resource agencies provide documentation stating that no further monitoring
is required and that the site is closed. If you have any questions about this project, please contact
Mr. Randy Griffin at [phone].
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] PARKER LINCOLN BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598

Sincerely,

Philip S. Harris, 111, P.E., CPM
PDEA- Office of Natural Environment
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Ms. Nicole Thomson, NCDWQ
Mr. Dave Timpy, USACOE
Mr. Travis Wilson, WRC
Mr. Chris Militscher, EPA
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Bill Arrington, CAMA
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, CAMA
Mr. Tommy Douglas, NCDOT
Mr. Jason Elliot, NCDOT
Mr. Mason Herndon, NCDOT