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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA{ tar WETLANDS C`?-
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JANIF:S 13. HUN F JR.
GOVERNOR
June 14, 2000
Mr. Ron Ferrell
Wetland Restoration Program
Division of Water Quality
Mail Service Center 1619
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1619
DAVID MCCoY
SI:('RH ARY
Subject: Mitigation for Completion of the Enfield 13),pass; I lalifax County; 'III' No.
R-2816; State Project No. 6.301006.
Dear Mr. Derrell:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC'DO"f) requests that the North
Carolina Wetland Restoration Program (WRP) provide wetland mitigation for the
proposed completion of the Enfield bypass on new location from NC 481 to US 301 in
lfalifax County. "Dotal wetland impacts are 0.45 acres ofnon riverine wetlands within the
Tar-Pamlico River basin. The NCDOT is requesting that WRP satisfy tine wetland
mitigation requirements through it $/acre transfer. "fable I sunntnarizes wetland impacts
for the mitigation requested.
Upon receipt of the 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division of Water Quality
(DWQ), NCD01' will transfer funds to WRP for $12,000 for non riverine wetland
mitigation performed to cover the costs of planning and implementation.
Table 1. Wetland Impacts for 11-2816
River Basin Hydrologic
Unit Wetland Impacted
Acres and Payment Total
Payment
Non riverine*
far-Pannlico 03020102 1.0 ($12,000) $12,000
Total 1.0 ($12,000) $12,000
"Non riverine payment is connputed by doubling impactecl acreage and nulltiplying by
$12,000.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed; the DWQ
requires a lor'Inal letter from the WRP inclicating their willingness and ability to provide

MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX; 919-733-9794 TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALFIGH NC 27699-1548 WEBSITE. WWWDOH.DOT.SIATE.NC.I/S RAI EGII, NC
the mitigation work requested by NCDOT. This letter should he addressed to Mr. John
Dorney ol'DWQ, with copies submitted to NCDO1' and Mr. Frlc Alsnleyel' of the
USA(t:.
ll you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Eric Black at
[phone].
Sincerely,
William 1). Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. David Franklin, USA('I,
Mr. Fric Alsmeyer, tJSA('I,:
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Dr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh
IVir. N. L. Graf', P.1`., Fl I W A
Mr. 1). R. Dupree, P.F., NCDOT Division 4 Fngincw,
Ms. Wendi Oglesby, P.F. NC1)0'1' Division 4 Construction Engineer
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director WAA
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 276 1 1-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
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 919-733-1786.
Sincerely.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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January 11, 2001
Halifax County
DWQ Project No. 001521
TIP R-2816
APPROVAL OF 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS and Tar-
Pamlico River Buffer Rules
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC, 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
material in 0.49 acres, perform mechanized clearing in 0.102 acres of wetlands, and performed hand
clearing in 0.266 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The purpose of project is to construct the Enfield Bypass
from NC 481 to US 301 in Halifax County. The project shall be constructed in accordance with your
application dated December 1, 2000. This certification supercedes the 401 Water Quality Certification
issued for the same project issued on September 8, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have
decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3289. This certification
corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Number 14 issued by the Corps of Engineers. This approval is also
valid for the Tar-Pamlico River Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259). 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, Nun-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval
will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
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 t50 linear feet, compensatory
miti,ation may be required as described in I5A NCAC 211 .0506 (h)(6) and (7). ). This approval shall
expire with the corresponding Nationwide Permit expires or as otherwise provided in the General
Certification. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification
and any additional conditions listed below.
I. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of
Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed.
The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the
Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project.
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ROAD CROSSING CERTIFICATION GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS
ELIGIBLE FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 14 (ROAD
CROSSINGS), REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT 1982011031 AND NEUSE/TAR-
PAMLICO/RANDLEMAN BUFFER RULES
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 40t, Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Reoulations in 15A NCAC 2I-1, Section .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0200 for the discharge of fill material to
waters and wetland areas as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B) (14) of the Corps of Engineers
regulations (i.e., Nationwide Permit No. 14 and Regional General Permit 198200031) and for the Neuse,
Tar-Pamlico and Randleman Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233, .0259 and .0250). The category of
activities shall include any fill activity for road crossing and is limited to fill less than one-third of an acre.
This Certification replaces Water Quality Certification Number 2177 issued on November 5, 1987, Water
Quality Certification Number 2666 issued on January 21, 1992, Witter Quality Certification Number 2732
issued on May 1, 1992 and Water Quality Certification Number 3103 issued on February 11, 1997. This
WQC is rescinded when the Corps of Engineers re-authorizes Nationwide
Permit 14 or Regional General Permit 198200031 when deemed appropriate by the Director of the 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 the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Proposed fill or substantial modification of wetlands or waters (including streams) under this General
Certification requires application to and prior written concurrence from the Division of Water Quality;
2. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section t43-215.3D(c), any application for a 40t
Water Quality Certification must include the appropriate fee. If a project also requires a CAMA Permit,
one payment to both agencies shall he submitted and will be the higher of the two fees;
3. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2I-1 .0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may be required for impacts to
streams and/or wetlands. In addition, buffer mitigation may he required for any project with Buffer
Rules in effect at the time of application. A determination of buffer, wetland and stream mitigation
requirements shall be made for any Certification for this Nationwide Permit. The most current design
and monitoring protocols from DWQ shall be followed and written plans submitted for DWQ approval
as required in those protocols;
4. For any project involving a stream re-alignment, it stream relocation plan must be included with the 401
application for written DWQ approval. Relocated stream designs should include the same dimensions,
patterns and profiles as the existing channel, to the maximum extent practical. The new channel should
be constructed in the dry and water shall not be turned into the new channel until the banks are
stabilized. Vegetation used for bank stabilization shall be limited to native woody species, and should
include establishment of it 30 foot wide wooded and an adjacent 20 foot wide vegetated buffer on both
sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. A transitional phase incorporating coir
fiber and seedling establishment is allowable. Also, rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain
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the physical integrity of the stream, but the applicant must provide written justification and any
calculations used to determine the extent of rip-rap coverage requested. If suitable stream mitigation is
not practical on-site, then stream impact will need to be mitigated elsewhere;
Impacts to any stream length in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman River Basins requires written
concurrence from DWQ in accordance with 15A NCAC 213.0233, 15A NCAC 2B .0259 and .0250 and
15A NCAC 2H .0500. New development activities located in the protected 50-foot wide riparian areas
(whether jurisdictional wetlands or not) within the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman River Basins
shall be limited to "uses" identified within and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233,
15A NCAC 2B .0259 and .0250. All new development shall he 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. Activities listed as "exempt" from these rules do not need
to apply for written concurrence under this Certification;
6. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed below the
elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life unless it can be shown to
DWQ that providing passage would be impractical. Design and placement of culverts and other
structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may
result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or stream beds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream
of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be
maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. Additionally, when roadways, causeways or other fill
projects are constructed across FEMA-designated floodways or wetlands, openings such as culverts or
bridges must be provided to maintain the natural hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction
of the tloodway that may result in destabilization of streams or wetlands;
7. If this Certification is used to access buildin_ sites, all lots owned by the applicant must be buildable
without additional fill heyond that allowed under other General Certifications. Deed restrictions must be
placed on the remaining wetlands and streams on these lots to restrict future wetland and stream fill.
DWQ shall be sent copies of all deed restrictions applied to these lots;
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 Minim-, 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;
9. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed and the natural
grade restored within two months after the Division of Land Resources has released the project;
10. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters of the
state until the concrete has hardened;
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I I.This Certification shall be utilized for roads from natural high ground to natural high ground. The
Certification for Nationwide Permit 18 may not be used in conjunction with this Certification to create
high ground for road access;
12. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a Finding of No Significant
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;
13.That additional site-specific conditions may be added to projects proposed under this Certification in
order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent standards;
Id. 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;
15.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 Nationwide Permit 14 and Regional General Permit 198200031 whichever is sooner.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific till project may result in
revocation of this Certification for the project and may also 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 it significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the waters so that existing
uses of the wetland, stream or downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearin-s may be held for specific applications or group or 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
WQC # 3289
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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Certificate of Completeness
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 any 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,
27699-162 L 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:
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:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
Date:
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
Date
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNK JR. DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
December 1, 2000 ?--
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office C 2'
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road 62000
Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
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ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Modified'NWP 14 Permit Application for the Enfield Bypass, From NC 481 to
US 301. Halifax County. State Project 6.301006. TIP Project R-2816. DWQ
Project No. 000872.
Dear Sir:
This Nationwide 14 permit application replaces the application dated June 23, 2000 and
request a modification to the previously received 401 certification (DWQ Project No. 000872).
As stated in the previous permit application, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) proposes to construct a two lane facility on a new location from NC 481 to US 301
south of Enfield, North Carolina. The new facility will be approximately 1.3 miles long and
require 90 feet of right of way. The proposed typical section will be consist of two 12-foot travel
lanes with 8-foot shoulders.
STREAM AND WETLAND IMPACTS
This revision request is the result of an additional 0.142 acre of wetland impacts
associated with the project. Consequently, wetland impacts associated with the project will
consist of 0.49 acres of fill and 0.102 acres of mechanized clearing for a total of 0.592 acre. An
additional 0.266 acres of wetland vegetation will be hand cleared not resulting in permanent
jurisdictional wetland impacts. There are no jurisdictional stream impacts associated with the
project.
AVOIDANCE, MINIMIZATION, AND MITIGATION
In accordance with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) mitigation policy of "no net
loss of wetlands," the following avoidance and minimization strategies were employed during
the planning and design phase of the proposed project. These strategies include:
• Realignment of the road corridor to reduce wetland impacts.
• Reduction of fill slopes in wetland areas from 4:1 to 2:1.
• Minimization of mechanized clearing within wetland areas.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
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Hand clearing wetland vegetation located adjacent to roadside to minimize mechanical
disturbance.
MITIGATION
Despite the minimization strategies employed for the proposed project, the resulting
wetland impacts will be greater than 0.1 acre. Consequently, the project will require
compensatory mitigation as described under section 3c of the Nationwide Permit 14 conditions
(effective June 7, 2000). NCDOT, therefore, proposes the onsite preservation of 1.35 acres of'
existing wetland and 4.58 acres upland buffer to mitigate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands.
Additionally, NCDOT proposes preserving an additional 2.96 acres of a forested upland area
adjacent to the wetland. This area is a stand of mature hardwood mast trees that serve as a
foraging area to wildlife who currently utilize the proposed wetland preservation area as habitat
(see the attached drawing). The total proposed mitigation is 8.89 acres of upland buffer,
wetlands, and adjacent upland foraging habitat. Because of this proposed mitigation, NCDOT is
withdrawing it previous mitigation proposal of 0.9 acres of wet flat at the Ellis Farm Mitigation
Site (as stated in the June 23, 2000 application letter).
FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES
No impacts to federally protected species will occur from construction of the proposed
project. A list of the federally protected species for Halifax County and their relevant
information is included in Table I.
Table 1. Federally Protected Species Listed for Halifax County
Scientific Name Common Name Status Biological
Conclusion
Picoide.s borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker Endangered No effect*
Elliptio steinstansana Tar spinymussel Endangered No effect*
Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedge mussel Endangered No effect*
*Habitat is not present in project area.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
A survey for historic architectural resources was performed within the project area. In a
September 30, 1992 letter, the State Historic Preservation Office concurred with the finding that
no properties identified within the project area were eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places (See appendix A-2 of the previously submitted July 15, 1992 State EA/FONSI and the
attached letter). Additionally, an archaeological survey was conducted on March 6 and 9, 1992
by NCDOT staff to identify and evaluate all archaeological sites within the preferred corridor
and to assess the potential impacts of the project on archaeological resources. The State Historic
Preservation Office also concurred that no previously identified properties were eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places in a letter dated May 6, 1992 (see appendix A-1 of the
previously submitted EA/FONSI).
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Attached for your information is an updated copy of the permit drawings and
Preconstuction Notification (PCN) for the subject project. We do not anticipate requesting an
individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide 14 in accordance with the Federal
Register: March 9, 2000 (Vol. 65, No. 47), pages 12817-12899. Other approvals required for the
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project includes the issuance of a modified North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (NCDENR DWQ) 401 Certification. We are
therefore providing $200.00 and seven copies of the listed documents to DWQ for their review.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Mr. Eric Black at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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dR William Gilmore, P. E., Branch Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Timothy Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. John Alford, P. E., Roadway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P. E., Program Development
Ms. Deborah Barbour, P. E., Design Services
Mr. D. R. Henderson, P. E., Hydraulics
Mr. Jim Trogden, P. E., Division 4 Engineer

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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):NWP 14, NWP 14, NWP 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET).
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: N.C. Dept. of Transportation; Planning & Environmental
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC
ZIP CODE: 27699-1548
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Halifax NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Enfield
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): The proposed
project will be located southwest of Enfield, NC and connect NC 481 to
US 301.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT to Burnt Coat Swamp ("Class C SW
NSW"). The channel appears to be mechanically constructed with low flow
groundwater recharge.
RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SAL7.%.71'
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (OPW
WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF "
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?YES[ ] NO[x]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAC;
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DES:
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FC;-
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D.
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOC::
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY :'.
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJE_-T
SITE:
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.49 acres EXCAVATION:
FLOODING:
OTHER: Mechanical clearing 0.102 acres
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.592 acres
The impacts will occur at three separate wetland crossings.
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: x
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY): The proposed project will commence at NC 481 approx. 3 miles
east of I-95. Existing NC 481 will be realigned to tie into the
proposed connector w/ an at-grade, y-type intersection. The proposed
connector will continue eastward and tie into US 301. Mechanical
equipment will include heavy-duty excavation equipment.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Public Transportation
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS):
Avoidance & minimization measures include: realignment of road, 2:1
fill slopes, removal of cut slopes in wetlands, minimize mechanized
clearing, hand clearinci.
nR` PEnTIES 1N THE PE7??TCr]ATT AREA j??Y1r-i'r-P MAY B? AFFF;GT-FP $ THE PRGPOSEP
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PRGjEG DATE GGHTAC-TED.,
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES [x] NO [ ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [x] NO [ J
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21,
26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY- MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS
50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALI,
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQU:i?i:.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Rural Residential,
Agricultural, and Forest.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPO:'
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g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLIC'.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN TIE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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PROPERTY OWNERS PROJECT 6.301006 R-2816
NC 481, ENFIELD BYPASS,
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SF.CRFTARY
December 1, 2000
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office - -• - -
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road PAYMENT- (s '?
Suite 120 <y,"
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 RECEIVED T
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ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Modified NWP 14 Permit Application for the Enfield Bypass, From NC 481 to
US 301. Halifax County. State Project 6.301006. TIP Project R-2816. DWQ
Project No. 000872.
Dear Sir:
This Nationwide 14 permit application replaces the application dated June 23, 2000 and
request a modification to the previously received 401 certification (DWQ Project No. 000872).
As stated in the previous permit application, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) proposes to construct a two lane facility on a new location from NC 481 to US 301
south of Enfield, North Carolina. The new facility will be approximately 1.3 miles long and
require 90 feet of right of way. The proposed typical section will be consist of two 12-foot travel
lanes with 8-foot shoulders.
STREAM AND WETLAND IMPACTS
This revision request is the result of an additional 0.142 acre of wetland impacts
associated with the project. Consequently, wetland impacts associated with the project will
consist of 0.49 acres of fill and 0.102 acres of mechanized clearing for a total of 0.592 acre. An
additional 0.266 acres of wetland vegetation will be hand cleared not resulting in permanent
jurisdictional wetland impacts. There are no jurisdictional stream impacts associated with the
project.
AVOIDANCE, MINIMIZATION, AND MITIGATION
In accordance with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) mitigation policy of "no net
loss of wetlands," the following avoidance and minimization strategies were employed during
the planning and design phase of the proposed project. These strategies include:
• Realignment of the road corridor to reduce wetland impacts.
• Reduction of fill slopes in wetland areas from 4:1 to 2:1.
• Minimization of mechanized clearing within wetland areas.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOTSTATE. NC.US RALEIGH, NC
Hand clearing wetland vegetation located adjacent to roadside to minimize mechanical
disturbance.
MITIGATION
Despite the minimization strategies employed for the proposed project, the resulting
wetland impacts will be greater than 0.1 acre. Consequently, the project will require
compensatory mitigation as described under section 3c of the Nationwide Permit 14 conditions
(effective June 7, 2000). NCDOT, therefore, proposes the onsite preservation of 1.35 acres of
existing wetland and 4.58 acres upland buffer to mitigate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands.
Additionally, NCDOT proposes preserving an additional 2.96 acres of a forested upland area
adjacent to the wetland. This area is a stand of mature hardwood mast trees that serve as a
foraging area to wildlife who currently utilize the proposed wetland preservation area as habitat
(see the attached drawing). The total proposed mitigation is 8.89 acres of upland buffer,
wetlands, and adjacent upland foraging habitat. Because of this proposed mitigation, NCDOT is
withdrawing it previous mitigation proposal of 0.9 acres of wet flat at the Ellis Farm Mitigation
Site (as stated in the June 23, 2000 application letter).
FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES
No impacts to federally protected species will occur from construction of the proposed
project. A list of the federally protected species for Halifax County and their relevant
information is included in Table I.
Table 1. Federally Protected Species Listed for Halifax County
Scientific Name Common Name Status Biological
Conclusion
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker Endangered No effect*
Elliptio steinstansana Tar spinymussel Endangered No effect*
Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedge mussel Endangered No effect*
'Habitat is not present in project area.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
A survey for historic architectural resources was performed within the project area. In a
September 30, 1992 letter, the State Historic Preservation Office concurred with the finding that
no properties identified within the project area were eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places (See appendix A-2 of the previously submitted July 15, 1992 State EA/FONSI and the
attached letter). Additionally, an archaeological survey was conducted on March 6 and 9, 1992
by NCDOT staff to identify and evaluate all archaeological sites within the preferred corridor
and to assess the potential impacts of the project on archaeological resources. The State Historic
Preservation Office also concurred that no previously identified properties were eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places in a letter dated May 6, 1992 (see appendix A-1 of the
previously submitted EA/FONSI).
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Attached for your information is an updated copy of the permit drawings and
Preconstuction Notification (PCN) for the subject project. We do not anticipate requesting an
individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide 14 in accordance with the Federal
Register: March 9, 2000 (Vol. 65, No. 47), pages 12817-12899. Other approvals required for the
project includes the issuance of a modified North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (NCDENR DWQ) 401 Certification. We are
therefore providing $200.00 and seven copies of the listed documents to DWQ for their review.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Mr. Eric Black at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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d?¢ William Gilmore, P. E., Branch Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Timothy Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. John Alford, P. E., Roadway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P. E., Program Development
Ms. Deborah Barbour, P. E., Design Services
Mr. D. R. Henderson, P. E., Hydraulics
Mr. Jim Trogden, P. E., Division 4 Engineer

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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):NWP 14, NWP 14, NWP 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET).
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONI-':*.
MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: N.C. Dept. of Transportation; Planning & Environmental
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27699-1'40
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFEr.
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIF,',
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Halifax NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Enfield

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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): The proposed
project will be located southwest of Enfield, NC and connect NC 481 to
US 301.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT to Burnt Coat Swamp ("Class C SW
NSW"). The channel appears to be mechanically constructed with low flow
groundwater recharge.
RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW),
WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?YES[ ] NO[x]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.49 acres EXCAVATION:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER: Mechanical clearing 0.102 acres
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.592 acres
The impacts will occur at three separate wetland crossings.
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: x
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 112" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY): The proposed project will commence at NC 481 approx. 3 miles
east of I-95. Existing NC 481 will be realigned to tie into the
proposed connector w/ an at-grade, y-type intersection. The proposed
connector will continue eastward and tie into US 301. Mechanical
equipment will include heavy-duty excavation equipment.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Public Transportation
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS):
Avoidance & minimization measures include: realignment of road, 2.1
fill slopes, removal of cut slopes in wetlands, minimize mechanized
clearing, hand clearing.
16. *G?; rcz TnE REQUIRED mG GGNTAGm THE STATE; fSTSTORIG--RRESERoLATI-GN
-rte c -r r z ` ^vi '--ricEr"c
(-SHPry) (SEE -AGEN A9BRESSFS SHEET) REGARDING THE P-RFiSENGE ,z tSI G
PRGPERT-ISSS I?] TH-EmPER9 T A14EA--WHI?f1--MAY BE AFFE?-T?q By Tf'rE--PTGpGsF5p
RR94EGT. DATE -GGNIZ GTEB
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES [x] NO []
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [xl NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21,
26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS
50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Rural Residential,
Agricultural, and Forest.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
WNER'S/ GENT'S SIGNATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
DATE
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DATE:8-31-2000
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PROPERTY OWNERS
NUMBER NAME ADDRESS
1 BALFOUR RAY KEETER, JR. RT. 2, BOX 80
ENFIELD, N.C. 27823
2 JAMES L. HERBERT & RT. 2, BOX 1-C
ROBERT N. WHITAKES ENFIELD, N.C. 27823
3 W.F. ARMSTRONG RT. 2, BOX 7-B
ENFIELD, N.C. 27823
4 THOMAS M. HUNTER, SR. 3300 DRAKE CIRCLE
% THOMAS M. HUNTER, JR. P.O. BOX 10681
RALEIGH, NC 27605
N.C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
HALIFAX COUNTY
PROPERTY OWNERS PROJECT 6.301006 R-2816
NC 481, ENFIELD BYPASS,
FROM NC 481 TO US 301
DATE:8-31-2000
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
September 27, 2000
State Project: 6.301006 (R-2816)
F. A. No.: N/A
Contract: C200199
County: Halifax
Description: NC 481 (Enfield Bypass) from NC 481 to US 301
MEMORANDUM TO: Steven D. DeWitt, PE
State Construction Engineer
FROM: Wendi Oglesby Johnson, PEt
Division Construction Engineer
SUBJECT: Approved Preconstruction Conference Minutes

LYNDO TIPPETI'
SECRETARY
We are transmitting an approved copy of the minutes covering the preconstruction conference for
the above project, which was held on September 4, 2001. The minutes were approved by the
Contractor, Rose Brothers Paving Company, Inc., as recorded.
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Attachment
ec:Randy Pace
Frank Vernon
"Tom Turnage
Bryant Bunn, III, PE
John Rouse, PE
Andy Pridgen
Lloyd Johnston, Jr.
Harold Pittman
Dennis Jernigan, PE
Ken Ivey, PE
Victor Barbour, PE
W. D. Johnson
W. L. Moore, III
Judith Johnson (NCWRC)
Eric Alsmeyer (US Army Corps of Engineers)
Jimmy Marler
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Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
Mr. Steven D. DeWitt, PE
September 27, 2001
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Robin Little
Warren Walker, PE
Haywood Daughtry, PE
John Williamson
Aydren Flowers
David R. Henderson, PE
Richard Chrisawn
Andy Mills
Jerry Page, PE
John Hennessy
John Holley
David Cox
CSX Transportation, Inc.
NC Power
Cox Cable
Sprint
Town of Enfield
Willie Bryant
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PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE MINUTES
State Project: 6.301006 (R-2816) _
F. A. No.: N/A
County: Halifax
Description: NC 481 (Enfield Bypass) from NC 418 to US 301
The preconstruction conference for the above project was held on September 4, 2001. The following persons
were in attendance:
NAME REPRESENTING
Larry Rose Rose Brothers Paving Co., Inc.
Frank Rose Rose Brothers Paving Co., Inc.
Don C. Phillips Rose Brothers Paving Co., Inc.
Jimmy Edwards Jasper Eley Land Surveying
Edwin Rose Jasper Eley Land Surveying
William Sawyer Sawyers' Land Developing
L. O. Stone CSX Railroad
Jim Conner Sprint
John Sugg Town of Enfield
D. W. Jernigan NC DOT - Resident Engineer
J. L. Raynor NC DOT - Assistant Resident Engineer
Ernest Nichols NC DOT - Construction
M. D. Williams NC DOT - Construction
Lloyd Johnston, Jr. NC DOT - Division 4 Right of Way
Steve Grimes NC DOT - Division 4 Right of Way
Jerry Page NC DOT - Division Design/Construct
Frank Vernon NC DOT - Roadside Environmental
Andy Pridgen NC DOT - Division QA Supervisor
Warren Walker NC DOT - Roadway Construction Engineer
Wendi Oglesby Johnson, PE, Division Construction Engineer, presided over the conference. She asked
everyone present to introduce themselves and their project affiliation.
Mr. Don Phillips will act as Project Superintendent and Traffic Control Coordinator for the Contractor.
Mr. Mike Williams will act as Project Inspector and Traffic Control Coordinator for the DOH.
Mrs. Johnson asked when and where does the Contractor plans to begin work. The Contractor advised they
would begin putting up signs on Wednesday, September 5`h and then begin clearing operations on the west end
of the project to NC 481. Mr. Rose advised they have already done some surveying work.
Mr. Conner representing Sprint requested that before the Contractor begins driving poles for the signs that he
would like to go out and see where the signs are going to be located.
Mr. Stone with CSX railroad asked when the Contractor would begin work on railroad right of way. Mr. Stone
advised they would need at least 2 weeks notice prior to the Contractor needing a flagman. Mr. Rose advised,
it would be at least 2 weeks before they begin work on railroad right of way.
The Contractor presented his progress schedule and he was advised it would be checked and he would be
advised if satisfactory. By copy of these minutes, we are advising the Contractor his progress schedule has been
checked and approved as corrected.
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September 4, 2001
RIGHT OF WAY
Mrs. Johnson called on Mr. Steve Grimes with our Division Right of Way office to cover the right of way for
this project.
Mr. Grimes advised most of the right of way for this project was secured by the Right of Way Branch in 1992
and 1993 by Tom Nobles. Copies of all of these right of way agreements, along with the judgements for the
parcels, which were acquired by condemnation, were presented to the Resident Engineer.
Due to wetland concerns, a revision was made to the plans, which resulted in the need for additional right of
way acquisition. At this time, none of this additional right of way has been acquired. The affected parcels and
property owners are shown on pages 6, 7, and 8 of the plan sheets.
None of the right of way on these revised parcels has been acquired; permits of entry have been acquired for
Robert N. Whitaker, Enfield Grain & Fertilizer and Henry C. Anderson.
The parcels that a permit of entry was not secured for are Laura Branch Ball et vir, et al (Virginia Branch Pope
- Parcel 10); Walker F. Hunter Heirs (Parcel 11) and Thomas N. Hunter Heirs (Parcel 16). These parcels will
more than likely have to be acquired by condemnation and the Contractor shall not enter upon these parcels
until condemnations are filed. Mr. Grimes advised this should take approximately 90 days to complete.
Contractor asked if they could use the property the DOT owns as a storage area or waste area. Mr. Grimes
advised negotiations as to whether the property owner wants to buy the property back or if it will remain DOT
property is not complete. His office will not know until appraisals are in and that will take at least another 30
days. The Contractor asked that he be notified as soon as possible.
Jerry Page advised the DOT secured the property adjacent to the Uplands Preservation area back in 1992 and
1993 originally; however, to secure additional right of way needed for the project it may become necessary to
use that property as a "bargining tool". If the right of way between the Upland and the Wetland area is not
needed for right of way negotiations then the DOT will possibly retain this property and trees and/or vegetation
will be planted in this area so animals will be able to go from Uplands to Wetland area.
The Contractor shall not exceed the right of way or easement areas during construction of the project without
written permission from the property owner. Should it become necessary to exceed these limits to perform
work, the Contractor should secure written permission from the property owner before performing work on the
property and a copy be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for his files.
Mr. Grimes advised, to his knowledge, there is not any asbestos or underground storage tanks within the right
of way of the project.
There was no further discussion regarding right of way.
UTILITY CONFLICTS
Lynn Raynor advised that the following utility companies have facilities that will be in conflict with the
construction of this project:
1. NC Power: All work has been completed.
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September 4, 2001
2. Cox Cable: Clear - no conflicts.
3. Sprint Telephone Company: Upon completion of rough grading, the Contractor shall give Sprint Telephone
Company at least one weeks notice and one week for relocating existing underground telephone lines to
new locations. Contractor was given name and telephone number to contact Jim Conner with Sprint so he
could meet on the project with the Contractor's personnel in order to flag location of Sprint's underground
cables. Sprint has telephone pedestal at US 301 end of project that will need to be relocated. This is not in
conflict with the Contractor's operations at this time.
4. Town of Enfield -Power (Distribution): Four poles at the east end of the job that will need to be moved.
Waiting on right of way and utility agreement.
5. Town of Enfield (Water): No conflict.
6. Halifax County (Water): No conflict.
7. Halifax EMC - One pole in conflict. Will move within the next 2 weeks.
8. Town of Enfield (Sewer): No conflict.
9. MCI - Needs to be addressed - may need to put in conduit for line.
Contractor expressed concerns relating to public using the road as construction progresses and signals not being
at crossings. He advised they would place barricades to keep traffic off roadway prior to completion and
opening to traffic and would also place barricades at crossings. CSX representative advised it would take
approximately 2 days to build crossings.
Lynn Raynor advised that Mr. Hinnant in our Raleigh office stated the agreement with the railroad is on the
way.
EROSION CONTROL
Mrs. Johnson called on Frank Vernon to cover erosion control items listed on pages 96-97 and pages 103-109
in the contract.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas - The "Environmentally Sensitive Area" shall be defined as a 50' (16 meter)
buffer zone on both sides of the stream measured from top of stream bank. Contractor may perform clearing but
grubbing cannot be performed until Contractor begins grading operations. Erosion control devices shall be
installed immediately following the clearing operation.
Special Stilling Basin(s) -Contractor shall use DOT furnished fabric bags for containing silt during silt
excavation.
Reforestation - Reforestation will be planted within interchanges and along the outside borders of the road, in
areas designated by the Engineer. Reforestation is not shown on the plan sheets, see the reforestation detail
sheet. Seasonal limitations: Seedlings shall be planted from November 15 thru March 15.
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Seedlings shall be planted as soon as practical following permanent seeding & mulching. Seedlings shall be
planted in a 16 ft. (5 meters) wide swath adjacent to the mowing pattern line.
Wetland Reforestation - Wetland reforestation shall be planted in areas designated on the plans and as directed
by the Engineer. Seasonal limitations: Seedlings shall be planted from December 1, 2001 through March 15,
2002.
At this point, Mr. Vernon called attention to Plant Pest Quarantines. He advised this is a major concern and he
furnished a copy of data to the Contractor, Resident Engineer and Division Construction Engineer from the
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services relating to PPQ.
Mr. Vernon advised the Contractor that he would be on the project at least once a month to check on erosion
control measures. He advised that he has worked with the Contractor on numerous projects and there have
been no problems.
Warren Walker, Roadway Construction Engineer, asked that the Contractor abide by the requirements set forth
in the contract relating to Environmental Sensitive Areas.
Reforestation and Upland areas are small areas and hand clearing will be required in these two areas.
Jerry advised that the permit calls for hand clearing in ESA. Jerry Page also advised that there is no Special
Provision or pay item in the contract for hand clearing. William Sawyer advised that he would need to know
the exact areas where hand clearing will be required and asked that the Contractor delineate this area.. Mrs.
Johnson contacted PD&EA and confirmed that hand clearing would be required in the ESA.
ASPHALT PAVEMENTS
Quality Management System for Asphalt Pavements (Superpave Version) - Mrs. Johnson called on Andy
Pridgen, with our Division QA Lab, to cover this portion of the contract on pages 27-45 and the portion on
pages 45-56.
Mr. Pridgen advised that these Special Provisions are dated 02/20/01 and the Contractor's Quality Control
personnel are familiar with these Special Provisions. Mr. Pridgen advised, should the Contractor have any
questions, please contact him.
At the bottom of page 46, Mr. Pridgen called attention to the information that is to be included on the Certified
Weight Tickets.
Asphalt Binder Price Adjustments - The adjusted contract unit price will then be applied to the theoretical
quantity of asphalt binder authorized for use in the plant mix placed during the partial payment period involved,
including both additional new asphalt binder and salvaged asphalt binder from reclaimed asphalt material.
Final Surface Testing Asphalt Pavements - Mr. Pridgen advised the Contractor to adhere to the requirements
set forth in the contract.
Mr. Pridgen stated that all "B" mixes are on this project. Contractor advised they would be using their Gaston
Plant.
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Contractor advised they would be using nuclear testing on this project.
Ms. Oglesby asked everyone to turn to page 1 of the contract and the following was discussed:
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
Mrs. Johnson advised, any of the special provisions that are not covered will be as stipulated.
Contract Time and Liquidated Damages:
Date of Availability - September 5, 2001, except that work in jurisdictional waters and wetlands shall not begin
until a meeting between the DOT Regulatory Agencies and the Contractor is held as stipulated in the permits.
Mrs. Johnson advised the permits for this project would be covered at the preconstruction conference;
therefore, a separate meeting will not have to be held for permits.
Contract Completion Date - September 15, 2002.
Liquidated Damages - $500.00 per calendar day
When observation periods are required by the Special Provisions, they are not a part of the work to be
completed by the completion date and/or intermediate contract times stated in the contract. Should an
observation period extend beyond the final completion date, the acceptable completion of the observation
period shall be a part of the work covered by the Performance and Payment bonds.
Intermediate Contract Time Number I and Liquidated Damages - The Contractor shall complete the work
required of Phase II, Step 2 thru Step 3 as noted on Sheet TCP-2 and shall place and maintain traffic on same.
The date of availability for this intermediate contract time will be the date the Contractor elects to begin work.
The completion date for this intermediate contract time will be the date which is five (5) consecutive calendar
days after and including the date the Contractor begins the work. Liquidated damages for this intermediate
contract time are $500.00 per calendar day.
Recruitment of Department Employees - Failure to comply with this Special Provision may be justification for
disqualifying the Contractor from further bidding and shall be grounds for termination of this contract.
Schedule of Estimated Completion Progress - If the Contractor anticipates accelerating the progress shown, he
should submit a request and approval would have to be obtained should he want payment for performing work
beyond that progress noted.
Minority and Women Business - Mrs. Johnson covered EEO requirements beginning at the bottom of pages 4
thru the top of page 13 of the contract relating to DBE's.
It is the policy of the NC Department of Transportation that minority and women businesses shall have the
maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contacts financed by Non-Federal Funds.
Retainage & Prompt Payment - Contractor at all levels shall within 7 calendar days of receipt of monies,
resulting from work performed on the project or services rendered, pay subcontractors, second tier
subcontractors, or material suppliers, as appropriate.
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This provision for prompt payment shall be incorporated into each subcontract or second tier subcontract issued
for work performed on this project or for services provided.
If any retainage is held on subcontractors, all retainage shall be released within seven calendar days of release by
the Department.
Contractor's License Requirements - If the Contractor does not hold the proper license to perform the work
stipulated in this Special Provision, he will be required to sublet such work to a properly licensed contractor.
Subsurface Information - Subsurface information is available on this project.
Recycled Products or Solid Waste Materials - The DOT encourages Contractors to initiate, develop and utilize
products or construction methods that incorporate the use of recycled or solid waste products in this project.
Should the Contractor come up with a way to utilize recycled products or solid waste materials on the project,
he should submit to the Resident Engineer for review and if approved, a supplemental agreement will be
executed.
Safety Vests - This is a new Special Provision, which requires that all Contractor's personnel, all subcontractors
and their personnel, and any material suppliers and their personnel must wear an OSHA approved reflective vest
or outer garment at all times while on the project. Mrs. Johnson advised that non-reflective orange shirts are
acceptable for all project personnel, except flaggers.
Cold Fly Ash in Embankments - Contractor has the option to use coal fly ash in embankments as a substitute
for conventional borrow material.
Clearing and Grubbing - Clearing and Grubbing shall be by Method lIl.
Disposal of Waste and Debris - Provisions include requirement for evaluation for potential wetlands and
endangered species at all work sites. Also included are buffer zone requirements.
Preparation of Subgrade and Base - On mainline portions and ramps of this project the subgrade and base
beneath the pavement structure shall be prepared in accordance with applicable sections of the Standard
Specifications except that the Contractor shall use an automatically controlled fine grading machine utilizing
string lines, laser controls, or other approved methods to produce final subgrade and base surfaces meeting the
lines, grades, and cross sections required by the plans or established by the Engineer.
Shoulder and Fill Slope Materials - The Contractor shall construct top 6 inches (150 mm) of shoulder and fill
material with soils capable of supporting vegetation. Contractor shall provide soil with P.I. greater than 6 and
less that 25 and with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.8. All soil is subject to test and rejection by the Engineer.
Stones and other foreign material 2 inches (50 mm) or larger in diameter shall be removed from the soil.
Material shall be obtained within project limits or an approved borrow source.
Mrs. Johnson advised that requirements relating to compensation for shoulder and fill slope material is new and
asked if the Contractor had any questions regarding same. There were no questions.
Permanent Seeding --The Department desires that permanent seeding and mulching be established on this
project as soon as practical after slopes of portions of slopes have been graded.
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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
ROADWAY
Side Drain Pipe - Contractor shall furnish and install concrete, corrugated steel, or 14DPE smooth lined
corrugated plastic side drain pipe of the size called for on the plans and includes placing all pipe, providing all
excavation and backfilling. Contractor shall abide by the Special Provisions stated in the contract.
Select Granular Material - Type IV has been deleted. The select granular material shall be placed 1 meter
above the fabric and/or backfill in water.
Fabric for Soil Stabilization - During periods of shipment and storage the cloth shall be wrapped in a heavy
duty protective covering to protect the cloth from direct sunlight, etc., and shall not be exposed to temperatures
greater than 140 degrees F. After this protective wrapping has been removed, the fabric shall not be left
uncovered under any circumstance for longer than 4 days.
The Contractor shall furnish Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 Material Certification; however, the material shall be
subject to inspection, test or rejection by the Engineer at any time.
Shallow Undercut - Contractor shall perform undercut excavation and place a combination of fabric for soil
stabilization and Class IV Subgrade Stabilization at locations directed by the Engineer. Work includes performing
undercut excavation, disposing of unsuitable material, furnishing and placing fabric for soil stabilization; and
furnishing, placing and compacting Class IV Subgrade Stabilization.
Endwalls - The Contractor may use either portland concrete or brick masonry for the endwalls unless otherwise
specified on the Drainage Summary Sheet of the plans. If the Contractor wishes to use Pre-Cast sections, he must
submit this proposal to the Engineer for approval.
Construction Surveying - Mrs. Johnson asked if there were any questions. The Contractor advised they are familiw
with these Special Provisions.
Work Zone Signs - 3 Lb. Steel U-Channel Post or 4"x4" wood post shall be used for all Work Zone Signs greater
than 16 square foot. Detour signing for NC 481 closure will be done by State Forces. Warren Walker asked the
Contractor to not uncover work zone signs on existing roads until work was within sight from the road.
Response for Erosion Control - It was pointed out that the quantity of responses for erosion control to be paid
for will be the actual number of times the erosion control contractor moves onto the project to perform work
related to any of the items listed and provided items A thru E apply.
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SIGNALS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
The Contractor has furnished the Resident Engineer with required submittals covering equipment required for
this work as outlined on pages 113 thru 162 of the contract.
INSURANCE
CSX Transportation, Inc. - The types insurance required prior to any work being performed on the railroad
rights of way.
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Mrs. Johnson advised she would like to cover the permit section at this time and asked all present to turn to
page 167 of the contract.
PERMITS
Mrs. Johnson advised the US Army Corps of Engineer and DEHNR has issued a permit for this project and the
Contractor shall comply with all applicable permit conditions during construction of this project.
Agents of the permitting authority will periodically inspect the project for adherence to the permits.
Should the Contractor propose to utilize construction methods (such as temporary structures or fill in waters
and/or wetlands for haul roads, work platforms, cofferdams, etc.) not specifically identified in the permit
(individual, general or nationwide) authorizing the project it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
coordinate with the appropriate permit agency to determine what, if any, additional permit action is required.
The Contractor shall also be responsible for initiating the request for the authorization of such construction
method by the permitting agency. The request shall be submitted through the Engineer. The Contractor shall
not utilize the construction method until it is approved by the permitting agency. The request normally takes
approximately 60 days to process; however, no extensions of time or additional compensation will be granted
for delays resulting from the Contractor's request for approval of construction methods not specifically
identified in the permit.
The permit authorized certain footprints within the waters of the US (wetlands, streams, and ponds, etc.) as
shown in the plans. The Contractor cannot perform work beyond that footprint without approval from the
Corps of Engineers. Any deviation would be in violation of the permits. This includes work in buffers. Work
must be completed as shown in plans or a permit modification will be required.
Mrs. Johnson advised there are two areas on the project that have wetlands.
The permit does not cover waste or borrow within wetlands. Borrow or spoil areas are not authorized in the
permit for wetlands or streams. Any borrow or waste site proposed by the Contractor that impacts a wetland
would not be approved without a permit modification. Stream crossings are not allowed.
All standard procedures will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental impacts.
Temporary haul roads through wetlands are not encouraged.
Contractor should keep up with sediment and erosion control day by day. After a storm the Contractor should
check all erosion control devices and correct any problems, especially in wetlands.
Mrs. Johnson advised the Contractor that he and his personnel should make themselves familiar with the
conditions stipulated in the permits including the permit drawings & types of work allowed in the wetlands.
Mrs. Johnson advised in the event that fill material washed into the wetlands do not remove materials until the
DOT consults with the Corps of Engineers.
Mrs. Johnson asked if there were any further questions and/or comments concerning the permits and there were
none.
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GENERAL
Contractor presented his letter naming persons authorized to sign supplemental agreements.
There was no further discussion and the conference was adjourned.
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512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary September 28, 1992 Acting Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee?-?
Through: John Dorney?\v`?
Monica Swihart
From: Eric Galamb
Subject: Proposed Enfield Connector (NC 481) from NC 481 to SR 1224
Halifax County
State Project DOT No. 6.301006, TIP #R-2816
EHNR # 93-0167, DEM WQ # 6841
The Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental Management requests that
the following topics be discussed:
A. Please identify the borrow locations.
B. The EA/FONSI document does not discuss avoiding or minimizing wetland
impacts. Another build alternative should be considered to minimize the
wetland impacts.
C. Identify the linear feet of stream channelization/relocations.
D. Identify the federal manual used for identifying and delineating jurisdictional
wetlands.
Please be aware that written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be
required for this project for Nationwide Permits 14 and 26. Endorsement of an
environmental document by DEM does not preclude the denial of a 401 Water Quality
Certification upon application if wetland impacts have not been avoided and minimized
to the maximum extent practicable.
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From NC 481 to SR 1224 (Dennis Street)
Halifax County
State Project 6.301006
TIP Project R-2816
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Proposed Enfield Connector (NC 481)
From NC 481 to SR 1224 (Dennis Street)
Halifax County
State Project 6.301006
TIP Project R-2816
State Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact
JULY, 1992
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:

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I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS . . . . . . . . . . 1
III. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
IV. NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND THE PROBABLE IMPACT
OF THE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A. Natural and Ecological Resources . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. Plant Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Plant Communities Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Wildlife Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Water Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7. Water Resource Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8. Jurisdictional Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
9. Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10. Mitigation 8
11. Federally-Protected Species 8
12. State-Protected Species . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. Historic and Cultural Resources . . . . . . . . . . 9
1. Archaeological Resources . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. Architectural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C. Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1. Status of Local Planning Activities . . . . . . 10
2. Existing Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Future Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
D. Prime and Important Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E. Flood Hazard Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
F. Traffic Noise and Air Quality . . . . . . . . . . . 11
G. Contaminated Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
H. Social and Economic Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VII. BASIS FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT . . . . . . . 13
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Proposed Enfield Connector (NC 481)
From NC 481 to SR 1224 (Dennis Street)
Halifax County
State Project 6.301006
TIP Project R-2816
I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The project is included in the 1992-1998 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP). The TIP schedule calls for right-of-way acquisition to
begin in FY 92 and construction in FY 93. The project consists of
constructing a two-lane, two-way connector on new location west of Enfield
from NC 481 to SR 1224 (Dennis Street) (see Figure 1). This project, in
conjunction with TIP Project R-2817, will provide motorists an alternative
for NC 481 through Enfield. This project is also consistent with the
Enfield Thoroughfare Plan adopted by the town in June 1988. Total
estimated TIP cost of the project is $500,000, which includes $100,000 for
right-of-way and $400,000 for construction. This document assesses the
environmental impact of the proposed connector.
II. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
All standard procedures and measures will be implemented to avoid or
minimize environmental impacts. No special or unique environmental
commitments are necessary. The proposed project will impact approximately
0.8 acres of wetlands. If individuals from any state protected plant
species are found, the appropriate state agencies will be notified.
III. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
The proposed project will be constructed on new location west of
Enfield from NC 481 to Dennis Street (SR 1224).
The proposed project is approximately 1.07 miles long.
The proposed project will commence at NC 481 approximately 3 miles
east of Interstate 95. Existing NC 481 from Enfield will be realigned to
tie into the proposed connector by way of an at-grade, Y-type
intersection. The proposed connector will continue eastward toward
SR 1220 (Daniel Bridge Road). SR 1220 will be extended to tie into the
proposed connector by way of an at-grade, T-type intersection. The
proposed connector will continue eastward to its eastern terminal with
SR 1224 (Dennis Street). Left turn lanes will be provided for vehicles
exiting the proposed connector at the existing NC 481 intersection and the
SR 1220 intersection (See Figure 2).
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The estimated 1992 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) is 1300 vehicles per
day (vpd). In 2012 the ADT is expected to increase to 3400 vpd (see
Figure 4).
Design calls for a two lane, 28-foot paved roadway for the proposed
connector. This cross section will provide two 12-foot travel lanes with
8-foot shoulders ( 2 feet paved and 6 feet grassed).
The design speed is 60 miles per hour.
An 80-foot right-of-way width is recommended for the proposed
improvement. This is to be symmetrical about the centerline of the
proposed alignment. Some of the right-of-way will be donated and some
will be purchased. Temporary easements may be required to contain
construction at various locations along the project.
No control of access is recommended for the proposed project.
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers was contacted
concerning the proposed project. Implementation of the proposed project
will impact approximately 0.8 acres of wetlands. Construction will be
permitted under nationwide permits.
The total estimated cost for the project is $1,333,000 which includes
$1,250,000 for construction and $83,000 for right-of-way acquisition.
IV. NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The proposed NC 481 connector
thoroughfare on the mutually adopted
two-lane cross section proposed for
this plan. The construction of this
is listed as a proposed major
1988 Enfield Thoroughfare Plan. The
this project is in conformance with
facility will be a step toward the
implementation of this thoroughfare plan.
The proposed NC 481 connector will serve as a vital link in the
transportation network for the Town of Enfield. A planned scrap metal
recycling center to be built on SR 1220 will have direct access to NC 481
and also to US 301 when TIP Project R-2817 is constructed. Under TIP
Project R-2817, NC 481 will be extended from Dennis Street to US 301 with
an at-grade crossing for the CSX Railroad (see Figure 2). Upon completion
of TIP Projects R-2816 and R-2817, NC 481 will bypass downtown Enfield.
Currently, tractor trailer trucks have to travel through two closely
connected 90 degree turns and the elevated, at-grade crossing of the dual
tracks of the CSX Railroad located in downtown Enfield (see Figure 3-B).
V. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The recommended alternative is constructing a two-lane, two-way
facility with 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot unpaved shoulders. This
alternative would help move traffic across town and provide improved
access to NC 481 and US 301 for the planned metal recycling center.
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Turning lanes would be provided at all intersections. The estimated cost
of this alternative is $1,333,000 which includes $83,000 for right-of-way
and $1,250,000 for construction.
The "no-build" alternative would avoid the impacts arising from the
project. However, it would have a definite negative impact on the
benefits of transportation in the proposed corridor. Along with the
construction of TIP project R-2817, the connector would eliminate the need
for large trucks to negotiate the turns and railroad tracks in town.
Since the advantages of building the proposed connector outweigh the
disadvantages of not constructing it, the "no-build" alternative was
therefore rejected.
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND THE PROBABLE IMPACT OF
THE Ppn.1FCT
The study area may be characterized as rural and falls within the
middle Coastal Plain in Halifax County. Most of the project area is
agricultural, and the terrain is nearly level.
A. Natural and Ecological Resources
1. Plant Communities
Five plant communities were identified in the project area:
Man-Dominated, Timbered Land, Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest and
Nonriverine Hardwood Forest.
Man-Dominated
Agricultural land forms the largest aerial extent of man-
dominated land in the project area. This community contains only
those lands currently managed for agriculture, including fields under
cultivation and fields temporarily fallow. Some fields are currently
planted with a cover crop of winter rye. Cotton is prevalent in the
project area as evidenced by remaining stubble.
Because of routine management practices associated with farming,
this community is considered to retain only isolated remnants of its
native character, providing little of its initial value as wildlife
w habitat. Remnants of native vegetation and various invading weedy
species occur within the agricultural fields and along field edges.
Common plants include tall golden-rod (Solidago canadenensis var.
scabra dog-fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), cranesbill (Geranium
carolinianum), black nightshade (Solanum americanum) and foxtail
grass (Setaria sp.)
Timbered Land
Timbered sites have been allowed to revegetate naturally and
consist primarily of herbs, with a few scattered trees and shrubs.
Prevalent plant species occurring in this disturbed community include
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broom sedge (Andropogon virginicus), giant cane (Arundinaria
gigantea), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), trumpet vine
(Cam psis radicans), Mexican tea (Chenopodium ambrosioides),
dog-fennel, golden-rods, and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).
Sweet-gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), red maple (Acer rubrum),
loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and fetterbush (Leucothoe axillaris) are
scattered throughout.
Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest
Small remnants of Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forests occur in the
project area. Immature loblolly pines typically dominate the canopy.
Subcanopy and shrub species are sweet-gum, red maple, blueberries
(Vaccinium sp.) and various oaks, notably southern red oak ( uercus
falcata). Blackberry (Rubus sp.) forms thickets along the edges of
this community. Common vines are muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) and
green-brier (Smilax sp.)
Nonriverene Wet Hardwood Forest
Nonriverine Wet Hardwood Forests occur on interstream flats and
are not associated with waterbodies. This palustrine system is
seasonally saturated or flooded by high water table and poor
drainage. Hydrology has been severely altered in portions of these
forests due to clearing and drainage of adjacent lands to create
agricultural fields. Some of the more mature forests support an open
canopy of large willow oaks ( uercus hellos), American elm (Ulmus
americana) and scattered loblolly pines. White oak ( uercus alba)
forms a very minor component. Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium
corymbosum), fetterbush, sweetbay (Magnolia virginiana) and American
holly (Ilex o aca) are common understory components. Many wet
hardwood forests are in a young successional stage and contain red
maple, sweetbay, loblolly pine, Virginia willow (Itea virginica) and
fetterbush. Some of these sites support extensive understories of
giant cane. Greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia) is the most common vine
in this community along with muscadine.
2. Plant Community Impacts
Construction on new location will eliminate mostly agricultural
land. From an ecological standpoint, this will produce minimal
impacts. Wooded areas will be eliminated from construction on new
location. This will result in direct loss of plant species from
grubbing operations, soil compaction, and soil erosion.
Anticipated impacts to each community are summarized in Table I
below. Calculations are based on a right-of way width of 80 feet.
Values reported are in acres.
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Table 1 ANTICIPATED PLANT COMMUNITY IMPACTS
PLANT COMMUNITY ESTIMATED IMPACTS
Man-dominated 5.2
Timbered Land 1.5
Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest 3.1
NonRiverine Wet Hardwood Forest 0.8
Total 10.5
3. Wildlife
Agricultural areas and adjacent forested areas provide shelter
for opportunistic animal species, such as the Norway rat (Rattus
norvegicus), white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus leucopus), and
house mouse (Mus musculus). These rodents are common prey for
red-tail hawks (Buteo jamaicensis). Other bird species and openland
wildlife (fallow agricultural land) are the American robin (Turdus
migratorius), cardinal (Cardinal cardinalis), blue jay (Cyanocitta
cristata), mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), quail (Colinus
virginianus), red fox (Vulpes fulva) and eastern cottontail
(Sylvilagus floridanus mallurus).
Reptiles and amphibians likely to be found in the project area
include the southern toad (Bufo terrestris), eastern box turtle
(Terrapene carolina), eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undultus),
ground skink (Scincella lateralis), six-lined racerunner
(Cnemidophorus sexlineatus), southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus)
and copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix).
4. Wildlife Impacts
Loss of wildlife habitat and the fragmentation of existing
habitat are serious impacts that will occur from the construction of
this new alignment. Creation of a "highway barrier" can affect both
short term migrations (diurnal, nocturnal, and diel) and long term
migrations (seasonal) of animal populations, depending on individual
requirements for food, water and cover. Also, animal migration may
be interrupted due to vehicular noise and road-kills will decrease
numbers of species.
5. Soils
The study area falls within the Middle Coastal Plain soil system
and is underlain by fluvial and marine sediments up to 30 m thick.
Soils with fine-loamy subsoils (18 to 35 percent clay and 15 percent
or more fine or coarser sand) occupy the largest areas in the Middle
Coastal Plain region. Soil mapping units found in the project area
are summarized in Table 2.
Table 2 SUMMARY OF HYDRIC AND NONHYDRIC MAPPING UNITS
SOIL MAPPPING UNIT
CLASSIFICATION
HYDRIC INCLUSION
Emporea loamy fine sand
0-2 percent slopes
Goldsboro fine sandy loam
0-2 percent slopes
Lynchburg fine sandy loam
0-2 percent slopes
Rains fine sandy loam
0-1 percent slopes
Non-hydric
Non-hydric
Non-hydric
Hydric
Rains
Rains fine sandy loam forms irregularly shaped depressions in
the interstream area. The zone of free water is closer to the surface
and the subsoils and surface horizons are saturated for longer
periods. Open ditch drainages in these areas help to lower the water
table, plus drain surface water more rapidly making them suitable for
agriculture.
6. Water Resources
Subject project crosses the headwaters of an intermittent
drainage that eventually flows into Fishing Creek, located within the
Tar-Pamlico River Basin. This drainage is located near the east end
of the study area. No standing water was present the day of the site
investigation, though a channel is evident.
"Best usage" classifications are assigned to the waters of North
Carolina by the Division of Environmental Management (DEM). Fishing
Creek from Enfield Raw Water Supply Intake to the Tar River has an
existing classification C NSW. Class C designates waters suitable
for secondary recreation, aquatic life propagation and survival,
fishing, wildlife and agriculture. The supplemental classification
"NSW" indicates waters needing additional nutrient management.
The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) addresses
long term trends in water quality at fixed monitoring sites by the
sampling for selected benthic macroinvertebrates. These organisms
are sensitive to very subtle changes in water quality. Good water
quality is associated with both high taxa richness values (the number
of different types of organisms) and the presence of many intolerant
forms. Water quality degradation gradually eliminates the more
sensitive species and leads to a community structure quite different
from that in an unstressed stream. A biological sampling site on
Fishing Creek near Enfield at US 301 received a bioclassification of
Good-Fair in July, 1988.
7. Water Resource Impacts
Impacts to water resources can have far-reaching effects, both
spatially (distance from the initial disturbance) and temporally (up
the food chain). Impacts to water resources include the following:
- Increased sedimentation from construction and/or erosion.
- Increased concentration of toxic compounds from highway runoff
and/or toxic spill.
- Alterations of water level due to interruptions or additions to
surficial and/or groundwater flow.
No waters classified as Public
Quality Waters, Outstanding Resource
WS-1 or WS-11 will be impacted by the
Pollutant Discharge Eliminator System
for the immediate project area.
Mountain Trout Waters, High
Waters or waters designated as
proposed project. The National
does not list any dischargers
8. Jurisdictional Wetlands
Wetlands fall under the broad category of "Waters of the United
States" as defined in 33 CFR 328.3. The US Army Corps of Engineers
(COE) has jurisdiction over the discharge of dredged or fill material
into these wetlands as authorized by Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act.
Approximately 0.8 acres of jurisdictional wetlands occur in the
study area and are categorized as palustrine forested, broad-leaved
deciduous (PF01) as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). Three
nonriverine wet hardwood sites were identified in the project
corridor on the basis of low soil chroma values, hydrophytic
vegetation and the presence of hydrology or hydrological indicators,
such as high water marks on trees, buttressed tree bases and surface
roots.
9. Permits
Summarized below are permits likely to be required for subject
project, although final discretionary authority rests with the Army
Corps of Engineers. q
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Nationwide permit 33 CFR 330.5 (a)(14) will likely be applicable
at sites 2 and 3 (stations 52+00-52+28 and 56+00- 56+70). This
permit is authorized if the width of the fill is limited to the
minimum necessary for the actual crossing; the fill placed in waters
of the US is limited to a filled area of no more than one third acre;
and no more than a total of 200 linear feet of the f i l l for the
roadway can occur in special aquatic sites, including wetlands.
33 CFR 330.5 (a)(26) will likely be applicable at site 1
(stations 19+00-22+00). This permit authorizes the discharge of
dredged or filled material into headwaters and isolated waters
provided that the discharge does not cause the loss of more than 10
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acres of waters of the US; the permittee notifies the district
engineer if the discharge would cause a loss of waters of the US
greater than one acre in accordance with the "Notification general
condition; and the discharge, including all attendant features, both
temporary and permanent, is part of a single and complete project.
A 401 Water Quality Certification administered through the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (DEHNR) is
likely to be required for any activity which may result in a
discharge for which a federal permit is required.
10. Mitigation
Compulsory mitigation is not required where Nationwide permits
are authorized, according to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the COE (1989).
However, final discretionary authority in these matters rests with
the COE.
11. Federally-Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered
(E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE) and Proposed Threatened
(PT) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.
Information provided by the USFWS dated March 16, 1992, lists
the federally Endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
as the only protected species for Halifax County. Habitat
requirements for this species is summarized below.
Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) (E)
The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) has specific nesting and
foraging habitat requirements. Nesting habitat consists of pine or
pine-hardwood stands (50 percent or more pine) over 60 years of age.
Available foraging habitat is defined as pine and pine-hardwood
stands (50 percent or more pine) over 30 years of age, contiguous to
and within 0.5 mile of the colony centroid. The 0.5 mile radius from
the colony centroid represents the foraging range of clans and may
encompass areas outside of the project area. The study area has no
communities that are 50% or more pine, thus not providing suitable
habitat for the RCW. Subject project will not impact the species.
12. State-Protected Species
Plants or animals with state designations of Endangered (E),
Threatened (T) or Special Concern (SC) are granted protection by the
State Endangered Species Act and the NC Plant Protection and
Conservation Act of 1979, administered and enforced by the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the NC Department of
Agriculture.
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The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program files were consulted
to determine if any protected flora or fauna exists in the project
area. No records of state protected species occur in the project
area.
The USFWS provided information on several Candidate (C) species
that occur in Halifax County that may occur in the project corridor.
Those species that are afforded state protection are listed below, as
is their state designation and rank. No surveys were conducted for
species or suitable habitat.
Table 3
STATE PROTECTED SPECIES
HALIFAX COUNTY
Bachman's sparrow Aimophila aestivalis SC S3B,S2N
Atlantic pigtoe Fusconaia masoni T S1
Carolina trillium Trillium pusillum E S1
var. pusillum
* NC Rank Designations: S1 = Critically imperiled in NC because of
extreme rarity (5 or fewer occurrences), or because of some factor making
it especially vulnerable to extirpation from NC; S2= Imperiled in NC
because of rarity (6 to 20 occurrences or few remaining individuals; The
supplemental designations B and N, denote rank of breeding and
non-breeding populations respectively.
Bachman's sparrow
Habitat: open longleaf pine forests, old fields
Atlantic pigtoe
Habitat: most Atlantic drainages, in lower Piedmont and upper
Coastal Plain (near fall line)
Carolina trillium
Habitat: ecotones between savannas and nonriverine wet hardwood
forests, over marl
B. Historic and Cultural Resources
1. Archaeological Resources
An archaeological survey of the project area was conducted on
March 6 and 9, 1992 by NCDOT staff archaeologists Kenneth Robinson
and Deborah Joy. Eight archaeological sites were identified within
or near the proposed project area. Five of the sites, 31HX160, 162,
163, 164, and 167, will be completely or partially disturbed by the
proposed roadway construction. However, four of the five sites are
not significant archaeological resources and will require no
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additional investigation. Only the edge of the fifth site (31HX163)
will be disturbed, a part of the site that contains no significant
archaeological remains, and no additional investigation is
recommended for this site.
The proposed construction will not disturb potentially
significant resources. No sites presently listed on the National
Register of Historic Places will be disturbed by the proposed
project. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was given the
opportunity to review the project and the findings of the
archaeological survey. Their comments are made in accordance with
G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive Order XVI (see Appendix, A-1).
2. Architectural Resources
The SHPO has reviewed the project for structures of historical
and architectural importance located within the project area. No
structures within the area of potential effect are listed on or are
eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Their comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive
Order XVI (see Appendix, A-2).
C. Land Use
1. Status of Local Planninq Activities
The proposed connector is located within the Town of Enfield
corporate limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Land
within the corporate limits is subject to a zoning ordinance,
although the land within the ETJ is not. A draft zoning ordinance
addressing the ETJ was developed, but has not been adopted by the
Town as of April 29, 1992.
The Town's most recent land use plan was adopted in 1978, and
has not been updated since that time. No plans have been made to
prepare a new plan. The 1978 plan includes a thoroughfare planning
element. The proposed connector is a segment of a proposed outer
loop that encircles the town.
2. Existing Land Use
The project area is located west of the residential and
commercial center of the Town of Enfield. The project site is
generally undeveloped, crossing agricultural fields and land that has
recently been logged. A small mobile home community is located near
the project, accessed from NC 481. A low income community is located
near the project's terminus at SR 1224. Several small farms are
located near the project site.
3. Future Land Use
The portion of the project which occurs within the Town's
corporate limits has been zoned for Industrial development. This
includes the section of the project from Daniel Bridge Road extension
east to SR 1224.
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According to the 1978 plan, the area of the proposed connector
is identified as an agricultural / low-density residential area.
However, land immediately east of the project is being developed with
industrial uses. Two industries; Action Sports (a textile plant) and
Shamrock Printing are located on SR 1220. Additionally, a metal
recycling plant is proposed to be located on SR 1220, just east of
the proposed connector. If constructed, the Recontek plant will
ultimately employ approximately 180 people.
The proposed connector will provide a bypass route around the
Enfield central business district, which developed around the
railroad. The railroad tracks are well above the grade of the
intersecting streets, creating a difficult and occasionally dangerous
crossing for trucks, particularly those enroute to a Georgia-Pacific
Company sawmill located on SR 1224 west of the project area. The
connector will permit the truck traffic to travel from NC 481 to the
sawmill, and points beyond, without going through the downtown area.
D. Prime and Important Farmland
The North Carolina Executive Order Number 96 requires all state
agencies attempt to minimize the potential impact of construction projects
on Prime, Unique, and Important farmland, as defined by the U. S. Soil
Conservation Service (SCS). If soils occur within a project area which
meet the criteria for Prime, Unique, or Important farmland soils, then
consideration must be given to alternatives which may lessen the project's
impact on that farmland.
The SCS was asked to determine whether the proposed roadway will
impact prime farmland. Their response indicates that approximately 10.4
acres of prime farmland soils will be converted to non-agricultural use by
the proposed roadway. However, nearly half of the prime farmland soils can
be considered to have already been converted to non-agricultural uses due
to the Industrial zoning classification. The project will not have a
significant impact on the farming industry in Halifax County, and it will
in fact be beneficial to the timber industry by providing a more direct
route to a sawmill. Therefore, no mitigation of impacts to prime
farmland soils will be considered.
E. Flood Hazard Evaluation
Halifax County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance
Regular Program. The approximate 100-year floodplain in the project area
is shown in Figure 5. The amount of floodplain area to be effected is not
considered to be significant.
F. Traffic Noise and Air Quality
The project is located within the Eastern Piedmont Air Quality
Control Region. The ambient air quality for Halifax County has been
determined to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality
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Standards. Since this project is located in an area where the State
Implementation Plan (SIP) does not contain any transportation control
measures, the conformity procedures of Title 23, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), Part 770 do not apply to this project.
The project will not substantially increase traffic volumes.
Therefore, its impact on noise levels and air quality will be
insignificant. Noise levels could increase during construction but will
be temporary. If vegetation is disposed of by burning, all burning shall
be done in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the
North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
This evaluation completes the assessment requirements of Title 23, Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 770 and 772 and no additional reports are
required.
G. Contaminated Properties
An investigation of the potential for occurrences of contaminated
properties along the project corridor was performed in April, 1992. A
records search of the files of the Divisions of Environmental Management
and Solid Waste Management, N. C. Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources revealed no known hazardous waste sites identified
within the project corridor. No underground storage tanks, closed dump
sites, current permitted dump sites or open dump sites were identified
along the project corridor.
Although not within the proposed project corridor, the Helena
Chemical Company Superfund site (EPA ID Number NCD980483275) is located on
Dennis Street between the south city limits of Enfield and the proposed
intersection with NC 481 (see Figure 2). The recommended alignment does
not affect this hazardous waste site (see Appendix, A-3).
H. Social and Economic Concerns
Halifax County is in the northeastern section of the state and is
bounded by Bertie, Martin, Edgecombe, Nash, Warren, and Northampton
counties. According to the 1990 Census Data, Halifax County had a
population of 55,516. The neighborhood along the proposed project is
characterized by open fields and farmland. There is a proposed recycling
plant to be constructed adjacent to SR 1222 out of the path of the
proposed facility. A few farm houses are off of the proposed facility on
SR 1220. The proposed action will not relocate any families, individuals
and businesses. The proposed project will not disrupt social cohesion,
split neighborhoods, and interfere with facilities and services.
Studies have proven that new highway facilities often times increase
potentials for economic growth in the immediate area. It is safe to
predict with the construction of the proposed facility the Building and
Construction Trade will get a boost. It can also be projected the Retail
and Housing Trade will be enhanced by this new facility.
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VII. BASIS FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Based upon environmental studies and comments received from federal,
state and local agencies, it has been concluded that the proposed action
will have no significant adverse affect upon the quality of the human
environment. The following are the bases for this conclusion:
a) The project is not controversial on environmental grounds
b) No significant adverse impacts on natural, ecological, cultural
• or scenic resources of national, state or local significance are
expected.
c) The project will not require the relocation of any families or
businesses. It will have no adverse effect on religious,
educational or medical facilities. The project should have no
adverse effects on the economy of the area.
d) No significant detrimental impact on air or water quality or
ambient noise levels for adjoining areas is expected.
e) The project is consistent with local plans and will not divide
or disrupt a community.
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APPENDIX
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. ,\,1arrin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
May 6, 1992
MEMORANDUM
Division of archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
TO: V. Charles Bruton
Environmental Unit Head
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highw?ayys
Department of Tran ortation
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State stork Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Archaeological survey report for connector road
between NC 481 and SR 1224, west of Enfield,
Halifax County, State Project No. 6.301006,
TIP R-2816, GS 92-0098
Thank you for your letter of April 6, 1992, concerning the above project.
We have reviewed the archaeological survey report by Kenneth W. Robinson
of your staff and offer our comments.
During the course of the survey five archaeological sites were located within
the project area. Three additional sites were located near the project
corridor. Due to the disturbed nature of the five sites to be affected, Mr.
Robinson has recommended that no further archaeological investigation be
conducted in connection with this project. We concur with this
recommendation since this project will not involve significant archaeological
resources.
If project plans change, some or all of the three sites located near the
proposed corridor may need additional investigation if they will be affected.
Please consult with us if alterations are made in the project location as soon
as possible.
These comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive
Order XVI. If you have any questions regarding them, please contact Renee
Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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cc K. Robinson
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109 EastJones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
March 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
tation
Department of TrDpr
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State Histrese
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Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director

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SUBJECT: Enfield Bypass, from NC 481 to SR 1224, Halifax
County, R-2816, 6.301006, GS 92-0083
We have received the memorandum dated March 4, 1992, from Ed Lewis
concerning this project.
As your staff archaeologist has already conducted an archaeological survey of the
proposed project, we will await receipt of the survey report before completing our
review and offering comments on effects.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area. In addition,
we have reviewed the photographs submitted of structures over fifty years of age
located within the area of potential effect. We feel that none of these structures
("A," "B," "C," "D," or "E") are eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places.
These comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive Order
XVI. If you have any questions regarding them, please contact Renee Gledhill-
Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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cc: Ed Lewis
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T. Padgett

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109 EastJones Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
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JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
May 6, 1992
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Memorandum To: Ed Lewis, Project Planning Engineer
YXOyA' ing a%n??jd???Xigway Environmental Branch
From: Geologist I
Geotechnical Unit
Subject: Evaluation for Hazardous Materials at the
Helena Chemical Corporation Site, Enfield
Bypass, From NC 481 to SR 1224 (Dennis
Street), Halifax County, State Project:
6.301006 (R-2816)
In reference to your request for Geo-Environmental Section
input concerning the above referenced site, I have investigated
for the potential occurrence of hazardous materials within the
proposed project corridor.
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site is most likely the result of spillage that has occurred on
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metals were found in surface soils at the site, it is unlikely
that these substances have infiltrated into the local ground
water regime due to their relatively low solubility in water.
Also, the proximity of the site to the proposed alignment limits
the potential environmental risk.
Therefore, as a result of my investigation, I conclude that
hazardous materials will not be involved in the construction of
tbi pr.:-ject.
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APPENDIX

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G.1Nlartin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
May 6, 1992
MEMORANDUM
Division or archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
TO: V. Charles Bruton
Environmental Unit Head
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highw?ayys
Department of Tr-a ortation
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State stork Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Archaeological survey report for connector road
between NC 481 and SR 1224, west of Enfield,
Halifax County, State Project No. 6.301006,
TIP R-2816, GS 92-0098
Thank you for your letter of April 6, 1992, concerning the above project.
We have reviewed the archaeological survey report by Kenneth W. Robinson
of your staff and offer our comments.
During the course of the survey five archaeological sites were located within
the project area. Three additional sites were located near the project
corridor. Due to the disturbed nature of the five sites to be affected, Mr.
Robinson has recommended that no further archaeological investigation be
conducted in connection with this project. We concur with this
recommendation since this project will not involve significant archaeological
resources.
If project plans change, some or all of the three sites located near the
proposed corridor may need additional investigation if they will be affected.
Please consult with us if alterations are made in the project location as soon
as possible.
These comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive
Order XVI. If you have any questions regarding them, please contact Renee
Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw
cc) K. Robinson
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109 EastJones Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
STA7Z
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
March 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
tation
Department of TrDpr
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State Histrese
rvation
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director

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SUBJECT: Enfield Bypass, from NC 481 to SR 1224, Halifax
County, R-2816, 6.301006, GS 92-0083
We have received the memorandum dated March 4, 1992, from Ed Lewis
concerning this project.
As your staff archaeologist has already conducted an archaeological survey of the
proposed project, we will await receipt of the survey report before completing our
review and offering comments on effects.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area. In addition,
we have reviewed the photographs submitted of structures over fifty years of age
located within the area of potential effect. We feel that none of these structures
("A," "B," "C," "D," or "E") are eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places.
These comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive Order
XVI. If you have any questions regarding them, please contact Renee Gledhill-
Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw
cc: Ed Lewis
B. Church
T. Padgett

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109 East ones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
STATF o
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
May 6, 1992
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Memorandum To: Ed Lewis, Project Planning Engineer
7aay ing and Environmental Branch
From: ?l? ig Geologist I
Geotechnical Unit
Subject: Evaluation for Hazardous Materials at the
Helena Chemical Corporation Site, Enfield
Bypass, From NC 481 to SR 1224 (Dennis
Street), Halifax County, State Project:
6.301006 (R-2816)
In reference to your request for Geo-Environmental Section
input concerning the above referenced site, I have investigated
for the potential occurrence of hazardous materials within the
proposed project corridor.
Based on the site screening inspection report that you provided
to me, it appears that the contamination at the Helena Chemical
site is most likely the result of spillage that has occurred on
the premises. Although high concentrations of pesticides and
metals were found in surface soils at the site, it is unlikely
that these substances have infiltrated into the local ground
water regime due to their relatively low solubility in water.
Also, the proximity of the site to the proposed alignment limits
the potential environmental risk.
Therefore, as a result of my investigation, I conclude that
hazardous materials will not be involved in the construction of
t.hd s prr:,ject.
PSB
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An Fnual Onnortunitv/Affirmative Action Emolover