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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1548 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 19, 2000
Mr. Ronald E. Ferrell, Director
Wetlands Restoration Program
N. C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
1619 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
Subject: Proposed construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (SR 3009)
from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to Duraleigh Road (SR
1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-258213; State Project No. 8.2402802;
Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3). Neuse River Basin,
Hydrologic Cataloging Unit 03020201.
Dear Mr. Ferrell:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct the extension of Edwards Mill Road from the Wade Avenue interchange to
Duraleigh Road in Wake County. NCDOT will apply for a Department of Army Section
404 Nationwide Permit during the week of July 17, 2000.
Waters of the U.S.
There are a total of two jurisdictional sites in the project study area. Each site
contains impacts to a stream and a wetland. Impacts on jurisdictional areas of this section
consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.044 acre excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre
permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing (Method 111), 0.07 acre fill in
surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and 63 feet relocated channel.
The NCDOT will mitigate for stream impacts at Site 1. Here, a total of 372 feet
of perennial stream impact will require mitigation at a 1:1 ratio. NCDOT is proposing to
utilize the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program (NCWRP) to provide mitigation
for stream loss at the project. If this is accepted, NCDOT agrees to pay $46,500 to the
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NCWRP for compensatory stream mitigation. NCDOT requests concurrence from the
NCWRP to accept payment for the stream impacts associated with this project.
Neuse River Buffer
Road crossings that impact greater than 150 linear feet or 0.33 acre of riparian
buffer are allowable with buffer mitigation. Neuse River buffer impacts at Sites 1 and 2
exceed these thresholds; therefore, buffer impact mitigation will be required for this
project. These impacts are presented in Table 1.
Table 1. Neuse River riparian buffer impacts.
Site Station Zone 1 Zone 2
1 91+40 to 92+33 0.14 acre 0.10 acre
2 111+50 to 112+40 0.24 acre 0.14 acre
TOTALS 0.38 acre 0.24 acre
The required area of mitigation is determined by applying the following multiplier
to the impact area determined in Sub-item (3)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules:
• Impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 3: 0.38 acre x 3=1.14 acre
• Impacts to Zone 2 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 1.5: 0.24 acre x 1.5=0.36
acre
NCDOT intends to utilize the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund of the NCWRP to
provide mitigation for Neuse River buffer impact at the project. If this is accepted,
NCDOT proposes to pay $ 62,438 to the WRP (for 1.50 acre at $41,625 per acre of
impact) for compensatory riparian buffer mitigation. NCDOT requests concurrence from
the NCWRP to accept payment for the buffer impacts associated with this project.
If you accept this proposal, please notify John Dorney of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621) and Eric
Alsmeyer of the USACE (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, 6508 Falls of the Neuse
Road, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27615-6814). Additionally, please forward a copy of the
concurrence letter to NCDOT. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. If you
have any questions or need additional information, please call Chris Murray, P.W.S. at
[phone] ext. 304 or e-mail at: cmurray(?dot.State. nc.us.
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Sincerely,
William ilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
cc: Eric Alsmeyer, USACE NCDOT Coordinator, Raleigh
David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
John Hefner, USFWS, Raleigh
Nicholas L. Graf, P.E., FHWA, Raleigh
John Hennessy, DWQ
Jon Nance, P.E., NCDOT Division Engineer, Division 5
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Uj Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
May 29, 2002
Wake County
DWQ Project No. 001128
TIP U-2582B
Project: Edwards Mill Extension
APPROVAL OF 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS and Neuse 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, as described in your submittal dated April 24, 2002, to modify the design and construction
of the proposed flow spreader located at station number 93+00. It should be noted the modification is applicable
only to the additional proposed activities. All the authorized activities and conditions of certification associated with
the original Water Quality Certification dated December 6, 2000 and all other corresponding modifications still
apply except where superceded by this certification. All the authorized impacts are for constructing the Edwards
Mill Extension (SR 3009) from Wade Avenue (SR 1728) to Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County (TIP U-
2582B). After reviewing your application, we have decided that the authorization is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number 3375. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Number 14?issued by
the Corps of Engineers. This approval is also valid for the Neuse River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .033). In
addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including
(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This
approval will expire 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,7treams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). ). 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.
1. Stormwater shall be directed to sheetflow at nonerosive velocities through the protected stream buffers.
2. 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 40] /Wetlands Unit of the Division of
Water Quality upon completion of the project.
R
M. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748
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William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must
act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for it hearing, send it 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. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for
it 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 contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
Sincerely,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPF,TT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/ 401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ATTN: Mr. John Dorney
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Neuse Buffer Certification Modification for the Extension of Edwards
Mill Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to
Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-258213; State
Project No. 8.2402802; Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Per the discussion on March 28, 2002 between Jay Twisdale and David Chang
with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, and John Hennessey of your staff, NCDOT proposes
to modify the Neuse Buffer Certification issued by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) on December 6, 2000 (WQC Project No. 001128, U. S. Army Corps
Of Engineers Action ID No. 199921144). The Department requests that the Neuse Buffer
Certification be modified to allow the use of a concrete level spreader at Site 1 (left of
station 93+00) on the Edwards Mill Extension (U-258213) instead of a rip rap level
spreader which was authorized in the original permit.
April 24, 2002
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original application for this project was dated July 20, 2000 and subsequent permit
drawing modifications dated November 8, 2000. This modification will not impact
waters of the United States. A revised sheet 6 (Site 1) permit drawing as well as a detail
showing the proposed concrete level spreader are included with this modification request.
This design is in accordance with the NCDWQ Draft Level Spreader Design Options,
Version 1.0 dated October 10, 2001.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE:
WWW. DOH. DO T. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27611
Per a telephone message from John Hennessey to Chris Rivenbark on April 22, 2002
there will not be a fee associated with this modification since it pertains to the Neuse Buffer
Riparian Rules. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rivenbark at [phone]
Sincerely,
William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessey, NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh
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GOVERNOR SECRETARY
April 24, 2002
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/ 401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ATTN: Mr. John Dorney
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Neuse Buffer Certification Modification for the Extension of Edwards
Mill Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to
Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-2582B; State
Project No. 8.2402802; Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Per the discussion on March 28, 2002 between Jay Twisdale and David Chang
with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, and John Hennessey of your staff, NCDOT proposes
to modify the Neuse Buffer Certification issued by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) on December 6, 2000 (WQC Project No. 001128, U. S. Army Corps
Of Engineers Action ID No. 199921144). The Department requests that the Neuse Buffer
Certification be modified to allow the use of a concrete level spreader at Site 1 (left of
station 93+00) on the Edwards Mill Extension (U-2582B) instead of a rip rap level
spreader which was authorized in the original permit.
The concrete level spreader would be the same size as the one provided in the
original application for this project was dated July 20, 2000 and subsequent permit
drawing modifications dated November 8, 2000. This modification will not impact
waters of the United States. A revised sheet 6 (Site 1) permit drawing as well as a detail
showing the proposed concrete level spreader are included with this modification request.
This design is in accordance with the NCDWQ Draft Level Spreader Design Options,
Version 1.0 dated October 10, 2001.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE:
WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27811

Per a telephone message from John Hennessey to Chris Rivenbark on April 22, 2002
there will not be a fee associated with this modification since it pertains to the Neuse Buffer
Riparian Rules. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rivenbark at (9'19) 733-9513.
Sincerely,
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William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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April 24, 2002
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SUBJECT: Neuse Buffer Certification Modification for the Extension of Edwards
Mill Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to
Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-2582B; State
Project No. 8.2402802; Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Per the discussion on March 28, 2002 between Jay Twisdale and David Chang
with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, and John Hennessey of your staff, NCDOT proposes
to modify the Neuse Buffer Certification issued by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) on December 6, 2000 (WQC Project No. 001128, U. S. Army Corps
Of Engineers Action ID No. 199921144). The Department requests that the Neuse Buffer
Certification be modified to allow the use of a concrete level spreader at Site 1 (left of
station 93+00) on the Edwards Mill Extension (U-2582B) instead of a rip rap level
spreader which was authorized in the original permit.
The concrete level spreader would be the same size as the one p?ovided in the
original application for this project was dated July 20, 2000 and subsequent permit
drawing modifications dated November 8, 2000. This modification will not impact
waters of the United States. A revised sheet 6 (Site 1) permit drawing as well as a detail
showing the proposed concrete level spreader are included with this modification request.
This design is in accordance with the NCDWQ Draft Level Spreader Design Options,
Version 1.0 dated October 10, 2001.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE:
WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27611
l
Per a telephone message from John Hennessey to Chris Rivenbark on April 22, 2002
there will not be a fee associated with this modification since it pertains to the Neuse Buffer
Riparian Rules. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessey, NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh

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April 24, 2002
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/ 401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ATTN: Mr. John Dorney
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Neuse Buffer Certification Modification for,the Extension of Edwards
Mill Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to
Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-2582B; State
Project No. 8.2402802; Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Per the discussion on March 28, 2002 between Jay Twisdale and David Chang
with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, and John Hennessey of your staff, NCDOT proposes
to modify the Neuse Buffer Certification issued by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) on December 6, 2000 (WQC Project No. 001128, U. S. Army Corps
Of Engineers Action ID No. 199921144). The Department requests that the Neuse Buffer
Certification be modified to allow the use of a concrete level spreader at Site 1 (left of
station 93+00) on the Edwards Mill Extension (U-2582B) instead of a rip rap level
spreader which was authorized in the original permit.
The concrete level spreader would be the same size as the one provide in the
original application for this project was dated July 20, 2000 and subsequent permit
drawing modifications dated November 8, 2000. This modification will not impact
waters of the United States. A revised sheet 6 (Site 1) permit drawing as well as a detail
showing the proposed concrete level spreader are included with this modification request.
This design is in accordance with the NCDWQ Draft Level Spreader Design Options,
Version 1.0 dated October 10, 2001.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE:
WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27611

Per a telephone message from John Hennessey to Chris Rivenbark on April 22, 2002
there will not be a fee associated with this modification since it pertains to the Neuse Buffer
Riparian Rules. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessey, NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
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Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-2582B; State
Project No. 8.2402802; Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Per the discussion on March 28, 2002 between Jay Twisdale and David Chang
with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, and John Hennessey of your staff, NCDOT proposes
to modify the Neuse Buffer Certification issued by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) on December 6, 2000 (WQC Project No. 001128, U. S. Army Corps
Of Engineers Action ID No. 199921144). The Department requests that the Neuse Buffer
Certification be modified to allow the use of a concrete level spreader at Site 1 (left of
station 93+00) on the Edwards Mill Extension (U-2582B) instead of a rip rap level
spreader which was authorized in the original permit.
The concrete level spreader would be the same size as the one provided in the
original application for this project was dated July 20, 2000 and subsequent permit
drawing modifications dated November 8, 2000. This modification will not impact
waters of the United States. A revised sheet 6 (Site 1) permit drawing as well as a detail
showing the proposed concrete level spreader are included with this modification request.
This design is in accordance with the NCDWQ Draft Level Spreader Design Options,
Version 1.0 dated October 10, 2001.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27899-1548
April 24, 2002
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE:
WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27811
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Per a telephone message from John Hennessey to Chris Rivenbark on April 22, 2002
there will not be a fee associated with this modification since it pertains to the Neuse Buffer
Riparian Rules. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessey, NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh
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Wetlands/ 401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ATTN: Mr. John Dorney
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Neuse Buffer Certification Modification for the Extension of Edwards
Mill Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to
Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-258213; State
Project No. 8.2402802; Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Per the discussion on March 28, 2002 between Jay Twisdale and David Chang
with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, and John Hennessey of your staff, NCDOT proposes
to modify the Neuse Buffer Certification issued by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) on December 6, 2000 (WQC Project No. 001128, U. S. Army Corps
Of Engineers Action ID No. 199921144). The Department requests that the Neuse Buffer
Certification be modified to allow the use of a concrete level spreader at Site 1 (left of
station 93+00) on the Edwards Mill Extension (U-2582B) instead of a rip rap level
spreiZ4er which was authorized in the original permit.
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original application for this project was dated July 20, 2000 and subsequent permit
drawing modifications dated November 8, 2000. This modification will not impact
waters of the United States. A revised sheet 6 (Site 1) permit drawing as well as a detail
showing the proposed concrete level spreader are included with this modification request.
This design is in accordance with the NCDWQ Draft Level Spreader Design Options,
Version 1.0 dated October 10, 2001.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27899-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE:
WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27811
Per a telephone message from John Hennessey to Chris Rivenbark on April 22, 2002
there will not be a fee associated with this modification since it pertains to the Neuse Buffer
Riparian Rules. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessey, NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/ 401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ATTN: Mr. John Dorney
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Neuse Buffer Certification Modification for the Extension of Edwards
Mill Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to
Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-2582B; State
Project No. 8.2402802; Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Per the discussion on March 28, 2002 between Jay Twisdale and David Chang

with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, and John Hennessey of your staff, NCDOT proposes
to modify the Neuse Buffer Certification issued by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) on December 6, 2000 (WQC Project No. 001128, U. S. Army Corps
Of Engineers Action ID No. 199921144). The Department requests that the Neuse Buffer
Certification be modified to allow the use of a concrete level spreader at Site 1 (left of
station 93+00) on the Edwards Mill Extension (U-2582B) instead of a rip rap level
spreader which was authorized in the original permit.
April 24, 2002

LYNDo TIPPETT
SECRETARY
The concrete level spreader would be the same size as the one provided in the
original application for this project was dated July 20, 2000 and subsequent permit
drawing modifications dated November 8, 2000. This modification will not impact
waters of the United States. A revised sheet 6 (Site 1) permit drawing as well as a detail
showing the proposed concrete level spreader are included with this modification request.
This design is in accordance with the NCDWQ Draft Level Spreader Design Options,
Version 1.0 dated October 10, 2001.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE:
WWW. DOH. DOT. STATE. NC. US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27611

Per a telephone message from John Hennessey to Chris Rivenbark on April 22, 2002
there will not be a fee associated with this modification since it pertains to the Neuse Buffer
Riparian Rules. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessey, NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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Wake County
DWQ Project No. 001128
TIP U-2582B
APPROVAL OF 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS and Neuse
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, as described in your application dated July 20, 2000, and your subsequent permit
drawing modification submitted on November S, 2000. You project shall be constructed in accordance with
the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 0.503 acres of jurisdictional wetlands in the
following manner: 1) place fill material in 0.40 acres of jurisdictional wetlands, 2) excavate 0.043 acres of
jurisductional a•etalnds, and 3) perform mechanized clearing in 0.07 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. In
addition you are approved to place fill material in 592 linear feet of streams. All the authorized impacts are
for constructing; the Edwards Mill Extension (SR 3009) form Wade Avenue (SR 1728) to Duraleigh Road
(SR 1661) in Wake County (TIP U-2582B). The project should be constructed in accordance with your
application dated July 20, 2000 and the subsequent permit drawing modifications submitted on November 8,
2000. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the authorization 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 Neuse River buffer rules (15A
NCAC 2B .033). In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed
with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water
Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire 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 tills for this project (now or in the future)
exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). ). 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.
1. Stormwater shall be directed to sheettlow at nonerosive velocities through the protected stream buffers.
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Bill Holman, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
2. 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.
3. Of the 592 linear feet of streams impacted, compensatory mitigation is required for 372 linear feet.
Compensatory mitigation shall be done for 592 linear feet of streams through an in lieu payment to the
North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program (NCWRP), and that the WRP has agreed to implement
mitigation for the project. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R.0500, the contribution will satisfy our
compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h). Until the Wetland Restoration
Program receives and clears your check (made payable to DENR - Wetland Restoration Program),
wetland or stream till shall not occur. Mr. Ron Ferrell should be contacted at 919-733-5083 ext. 358 if
you have any questions concerning the Wetland Restoration Program. The payment to NCWRP shall
be sent within two months of issuance of the 404 permit.
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 WTitten
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. 27611-7447. 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.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
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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 198200031 AND NEUSE/TAR-
PAIILICO/RANDLEMAN BUFFER RULES
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15A \CAC 2H, Section.0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0200 for the discharge of till 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 lumber 2177 issued on November 5, 1987, Water Quality Certification Number 2666 issued
on January 21. 1991 Water 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 143-215.3D(e), any application for a 401
Water Quality Certification must include the appropriate fee. If a project also requires a LAMA Permit,
one payment to both agencies shall be submitted and will be the higher of the two fees;
3. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may be required for impacts to
streams and/or wetlands. In addition, buffer mitigation may be 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;
For any project involving a stream re-alignment, a 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 a 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
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fiber and seedling establishment is allowable. Also, rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain
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 DNQ in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.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 be located, designed, constructed, and
maintained to have minimal disturbance to protect water quality to the maximum extent practicable
through the use of best management practices. Activities listed as "exempt" from these rules do not need
to apply for written concurrence under this Certification;
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
DNQ 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 floodway that may result in destabilization of streams or wetlands;
7. If this Certification is used to access building sites, all lots owned by the applicant must be buildable
without additional fill beyond 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;
8. That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual"
or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" whichever is more appropriate (available from the
Division of Land Resources (DLR) in the DENR Regional or Central Offices) shall be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and
maintenance of such Best hlanayement 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 -round 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;
14. 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 fill 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 a significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the waters so that existing
uses of the wetland, stream or downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a Certification
decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality.
Effective date: 1 June 2000
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By
Kerr T. Stevens
Director
WQC # 3289
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
DWQ Project No.:
Applicant:
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
County:
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,
27699-1621. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized went, 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:
Date:
Agent'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: Date:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer 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.
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Date
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NORTH CAROLINA - DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
301 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
SUMMARY OF PERMITTED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is authorized to impact
the surface waters of the State of North Carolina as indicated below for the purpose of constructing the Edwards Mill
Extension from Wade Avenue to US 70 (T.I.P. No. U-258213, DWQ No. 001128). All activities associated with
these authorized impacts must be conducted in accordance with the conditions listed in the attached certification
transmittal letter. THIS CERTIFICATION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS.
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WETLAND RESTORATION:
LOCATION: Edwards Mill Extension from Wade Avenue to US 70
COUNTY: Wake
BASIN/SUBBASIN: Neuse, Cafaloging Unit 03020201
DWQ No.: 001128
As required by 15A NCAC 2H.0506, and the conditions of this certification, you are required to compensate for the
above impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands and surface waters as
outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade waters of the state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Wetland Restoration Program must be rounded to
one-quarter increments according to 15A 2R.0503(b).
0.0 acres of Class WL wetlands
0.0 acres of riparian wetlands
0.0 acres of non-riparian wetlands
0 acres of Class SWL wetlands
592 linear feet of stream channel
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirements is through payment of a
fee to the Wetland Restoration Fund per 15A NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option, please sign this form and
mail it to the Wetlands Restoration Fund at the address listed below. An invoice for the appropriate amount of
payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED
BY THE WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM.
Signature
Date
WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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RALEIGH, NC, 27626-0535
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES 13. HUNT JR. 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC. 27699-1548 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRE'T'ARY
July 20, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
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Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (SR 3009)
from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to Duraleigh Road (SR
1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-258213; State Project No. 8.2402802;
Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct the extension of Edwards Mill Road, a multi-lane facility on new location in
Wake County. The project is broken into two sections. Section A extends Edwards Mill
Road between Trinity Road (SR 1656) to the Wade Avenue interchange. Under Section
A, which has been constructed, the multi-lane facility is a five-lane shoulder section with
a partially completed interchange where the proposed extension crosses Wade Avenue.
The purpose of this application is to address impacts to Section B, which
specifically involves the extension of Edwards Mill Road from the Wade Avenue
interchange to Duraleigh Road. In addition, the portion of the compressed diamond
interchange at Wade Avenue that was not fully completed as part of Section A will be
built. Section B is on new location with a total length of 1.2 miles. A four-lane facility
divided by a 54-foot median was initially proposed for this project. To minimize the
amount of right-of-way required for this project and reduce impacts to waters of the U.S.
and Neuse River buffer, NCDOT has reduced the median width from 54 feet to a smaller,
variable width ranging from 24 to 30 feet. The median will be reduced to less than 24
feet at intersection and interchange approaches to provide appropriate turn lanes. A
median opening will be constructed at Reedy Creek Road (SR 1775) to accommodate
existing and planned development in the area. Impacts to the Armory Tributary to
Richland Creek (which is located north of Wade Avenue) were permitted and conducted
under Section A. Section B includes the paving of this area from the ramps north of
Wade Avenue to the actual new construction of this section on new location.
The proposed extension of Edwards Mill Road will be a major link between
Wade Avenue and US 70. This extension will provide some relief to the congested Blue
Ridge Road corridor as well as provide land access to the area surrounded by I-40, Wadc
Avenue, 1-440 that contains the Raleigh Entertainment Sports Arena south of Wade
Avenue and a state government complex north of Wade Avenue.
NEPA Documentation
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was approved by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) on November 15, 1994. The EA explains the purpose and need
for the project, provides a description of the project and characterizes the social,
economic, and environmental effects of the project. An extensive public and agency
coordination was initiated for this project. In addition to written requests for input from
appropriate agencies and governmental bodies, an informal citizen's information
workshop was held on December 8, 1992 to discuss the subject road extension.
Alternative alignments and cross sections were presented to the public for discussion. In
general, no alternative alignment was strongly favored over another. After the EA was
approved and circulated, an open house public hearing was held on January 17, 1995.
The hearing was well attended by citizens, City of Raleigh officials, and representatives
of the NCDOT. On June 1, 1995, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and
Final Section 4(f) evaluation was approved by the FHWA. Copies of the EA and FONSI
have been provided to the regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process.
Additional copies will be provided upon request.
Jurisdictional Status
Construction of the proposed project will necessitate impacts to waters of the
United States. Surface waters will be affected by stream relocation and placement of
culverts and pipes at stream crossings. Wetlands will be affected by the placement of fill,
excavation and mechanized clearing (Using Method III, which is 10 feet beyond
construction limits). The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has
provided guidance to differentiate between perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
stormwater channels. These guidelines are presented in Field Location of Streams,
Ditches, and Ponding (NCDENR, 1997). Wetland delineations were conducted using the
field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Jurisdictional stream determinations and
wetland delineations for Section B were conducted at the site by NCDOT Natural
Systems Specialist Chris Murray on April 16, 1999. Mr. John Hennessy (NCDWQ)
conducted a site visit on May 15, 2000. USACE field representative Eric Alsmeyer
conducted a site visit on July 12, 2000.
Project Let Schedule
For construction purposes, the construction of the project has been broken down
into two sections. Table 1 reflects the project breakdown, section termini, and project let
dates.
Table 1. Construction schedule for TIP No. U-2582 in Wake County.
Section Description Let Date
A Edwards Mill Road extension from Trinity Road to the Wade September 1995
Avenue interchange. (complete)
B Edwards Mill Road extension from south of Wade Avenue January 2001
interchange to Duraleigh Road.
Section B
There are a total of two jurisdictional sites in the project study area. Each site
contains i p?acts to a stream and a wetland. Impacts on jurisdictional areas of this section
consist 00/4 T-acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre
permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing (Method III), 0.07 acre fill in
surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and 63 feet relocated channel.
Impacts to this section are presented in Table 2 and in the summary sheet (Sheet 6 of 8).
Fable 2. Impacts to Waters of the U.S.
Site Station Type Fill, Excavation Fill in Existing Relocated
and Mechanized Surface Channel Channel
Clearing' in Wetlands Water Impacte_d
1 91+40 to 92+33 Perennial Stream 0.446 acre 0.05 acre 372 feet 63 feet
and Wetland
2 111 -+ 50 to 112+40 Perennial Stream 0.057 acre 0.02 acre 0 feet
and Wetland
TOTALS 0.503 acre 0.07 acre 92 fee 63 feet
Notes:
1. Mechanized Clearing utilizing Method 111.

Site 1: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed perennial tributary to Richland Creek
(Note: the unnamed tributary is also known as Tysonville Tributary
Two non-riverine wetland community types are located in the impact area. The
majority of wetland impacts are associated with a herbaceous wetland located in an open
cow pasture. The herbaceous wetland is degraded, as cow grazing and irregular mowing
have been observed during the site visits. A very small amount of wetland impacts are
restricted to a mixed hardwood wetland. Impacts associated with the wetland include
0.36 acre fill in wetland, 0.03.(re excavation in wetland and 0.05 acre permanent
impact due to mechanized clearing.
A double-barreled box culvert is proposed at the stream crossing. A sill will be
added to an inlet to direct low flow through one barrel. Impacts associated with the
stream include 0.05 acre fill in surface water, 372 linear feet existing channel impacted
and 63 linear feet relocated channel. This segment of relocated channel is too short to
create meanders. However, the base of the relocated channel will be constructed to
match the existing base to maintain existing depth of water. The banks of the relocated
channel will be revegetated, where feasible, with similar forest species that naturally
occur adjacent to the project site. Fish and aquatic invertebrates were observed in this
channel; however, this may be due to the proximity of a downstream pond rather than
regular water flow supporting aquatic life. The stream exhibits eroded banks (due to cow
activity) and a non-existent to very sparse streamside canopy.
Site 2: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed intermittent tributary to Richland Creek.
A non-riverine hardwood wetland community will be impacted at Site 2. Impacts
associated with the wetland include 0.04 acre fill in wetland, 0.007 acre excavation in
wetland and 0.01 acre permanent impact due to mechanized clearing. The wetland
exhibits marginal hydrology. Saturation was observed at 10 inches below the surface
during the wetland delineation. However, subsequent evaluations of the wetland
indicated that hydrology was not present within the upper 10 inches during the growing
season. A relocated stormwater channel will be excavated in the wetland.
A pipe is proposed at the stream crossing. Impacts associated with the
intermittent stream include 0.02 acre fill in surface water and 220 linear feet existing
channel impacted. The stream exhibits stable banks and a sparse streamside canopy.
Endangered Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of June 16, 1999, four federally
protected species are listed for Wake County. They include bale eagle (Haliaeetus
leucephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological
Conclusions of No Effect for the above mentioned species were initially resolved in the
EA. The Biological Conclusion for bald eagle was rendered based on lack of suitable
habitat. The Biological Conclusion for red-cockaded woodpecker, dwarf wedge mussel
and Michaux's sumac were based on field surveys of suitable habitat (in both the A and B
Sections) which revealed no individuals of these species in the project study area.
NCDOT Environmental Officer Tim Savidge has indicated that the Biological
Conclusion for dwarf wedge mussel remains valid; suitable habitat for this species is not
present in Section B. An updated survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted on August
16, 1999. No individuals of this species were identified within the project study area.
All of the Biological Conclusions remain valid and impacts to these species will not
occur from project construction.
Cultural Resources
A historical architectural survey was performed to identify properties within the
project study area listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). The Area of Potential Effect (APE) of the project was reviewed in the field on
January 28, 1993. No properties over fifty years old were found. In a letter dated
September 14, 1993, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concurred with the Division of Highways determination that no National Register listed
or eligible architectural properties are in the APE. Since there are no properties either
listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP in the APE, no further compliance with either
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or with Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 is required for historic structure.
An archaeological survey of the proposed construction area was conducted
between March 10 and March 18, 1993. The survey yielded three prehistoric and two
historic archaeological sites, which were located and recorded. The prehistoric sites are
lithic scatters with low information potential. The historic sites are a graphite mine and a
surface scatter of early twentieth century institutional materials. Both the historical sites
are considered to have low potential to yield important information about the history of
Wake County, and therefore are not historically or archaeologically significant. No
evidence was recovered which would justify inclusion in the NRHP of any site within the
project area. No further work was recommended for the five identified sites.
In a letter dated September 14, 1993, the SHPO concurred with the Division of
Highway's determination that none of the sites identified are eligible for inclusion in the
NRHP, and no additional archaeological investigation is warranted for the project. Since
there are no sites either listed in or eligible for the National Register, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required.
Environmental Commitments Pertinent to Section B (from the EA and FONSI)
• The NCDOT will coordinate with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Division of Water Quality during the permit process to minimize impacts to the
jurisdictional wetland and stream (Site 1) located south of Macon Pond Road (SR
1667).
NCDOT has reduced impacts to waters of the U. S. by reducing the median width,
perpendicular crossing of stream and wetland sites and shifting the alignment at
Site I.
Neuse River Buffer Impacts
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has adopted rules
to protect a 50 foot wide riparian buffer along waterways in the Neuse River Basin. In
the Neuse River basin, the rules have been effective as temporary rules since July 22,
1997. The rules will be effective as permanent rules on August 1, 2000 pending review
by the North Carolina General Assembly. Sites 1 and 2 impact the Neuse River riparian
buffer. These sites are depicted on Sheets 4 of 8 and 6 of 8 on the attached permit
drawing package. Impacts at each site are presented in Table 3.
Table 3. Neuse River riparian buffer impacts.
Site Station Zone 1 Zone 2
1 91+40 to 92+33 0.14 acre 0.10 acre
2 111+50 to 112+40 0.24 acre 0.14 acre
TOTALS 0.38 acre 0.24 acre
The Neuse River basin rules state that diffuse flow from runoff shall be
maintained in the riparian buffer by dispersing concentrated flow and reestablishing
vegetation. Concentrated runoff from new ditches or manmade conveyances shall be
converted to diffuse flow before the runoff enters the riparian buffer. Concentrated
runoff at each site is addressed below:
Site 1
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged through a 24 inch
pipe into Class I rip rap. According to NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, this will reduce
velocities to a non-erosive rate. This area will have a velocity at around 3.0 feet/second
(fps) when leaving the rip rap pad. This velocity is within the acceptable velocities of 2.5
fps to 3.0 fps according to NCDENR regulations.
Site 2
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged from a 30 inch pipe
into a 3 foot base tail ditch with rip rap which then drains to a relocated 3 foot base ditch
storm water channel before it outfalls into the unnamed perennial tributary. The outlet
ditch for the 30 inch pipe will carry the water for the design event (10 year) at a velocity
of around 1.9 fps. This velocity is well below the acceptable velocities according to
NCDENR regulations.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
The USACE adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a
wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and
sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
biological, and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States. Mitigation of
wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding
impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time, and
compensating for impacts (40 CFR § 1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and DOT Order 5660.1 A (Preservation of the Nations Wetlands), emphasize
protection of the functions and values provided by wetlands. These directives require
that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much as possible and all practicable
measures are taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to wetlands.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating reasonable and practicable design
features to avoid and minimize waters of the U.S. impacts, and to provide full
compensatory mitigation of remaining waters of the U.S. impacts, where practicable and
necessary. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning and EA/FONSI phases,
minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design.
Avniclanc e
All wetland and surface water areas not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Impacts to
waters of the United States were minimized during the preliminary designs by placing the
alignment in the most environmentally friendly area, resulting in the minimal amount of
wetland and stream impact for this project.
Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to
reduce the adverse impacts. Crossings are placed perpendicular to the stream channel to
minimize impacts. A segment of the Edwards Mill Road Extension near Macon Pond
Road (formerly called Forest View Drive) has been shifted approximately 100 feet to the
east to minimize impacts to a wetland at Site 1. As reported in the FONSI, the total
wetland area was estimated to be between 1.5 and 2.0 acres. The FONSI indicated
between 0.3 and 0.5 acre of the jurisdictional wetland would be impacted by the
previously recommended alignment. The wetland site was delineated after the FONSI
was approved, resulting in the eastward shift to the current proposed alignment.
In April 1999, NCDOT Natural Systems Unit personnel re-delineated the wetland
at the request of the Hydraulics Unit. The latest and final delineation reveals the
wetland boundary extends further to the east than indicated by the initial delineation.
Although jurisdictional wetland impacts will be incurred, shifting the alignment to the
west will result in greater impacts to the same wetland system. Shifting the alignment to
the east will result in rechanneling more linear feet of stream. Additional minimization
techniques were implemented as follows:
1. Slopes: In wetlands the side-slopes have been steepened to the extent
possible.
2. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and
erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
3. Ditching: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in
wetlands as much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent
wetlands.
4. Median Width: To minimize the amount of ROW required for the project,
the median width had been reduced to 24 feet at Sites 1 and 2. This has
resulted in a reduction of impacts to waters of the U.S. from project
construction.
Compensation
Mitigation is generally accomplished through a combination of methods designed
to replace wetland functions and values lost as a result of construction of the project.
Compensation may take the form of mitigation banking, contributions to wetland trust
funds, or replacing lost wetland functions and values on-site. Replacing lost wetland
functions and values may be accomplished through creating, restoring, enhancing, or
preserving similar functions and values in constructed or improved wetlands. When
practicable, replacement wetland standards are to provide new wetlands either preceding
the wetland losses or concurrently with the losses so that wetlands are functioning at all
times during the construction process.
Impacts on jurisdictional areas consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre
excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing
(Method IIl), 0.07 acre fill in surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and
63 feet relocated channel. The project study area is located in Neuse River Subbasin
03-04-02 and Hydrologic Unit 03020201.
According to Eric Alsmeyer, the perennial stream at Site 1 will require mitigation
at a 1:1 ratio and the intermittent stream at Site 2 will not require mitigation. NCDOT
will provide mitigation for a total of 372 feet of stream impact for Site 1 at a 1:1 ratio.
NCDOT intends to utilize the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to provide
mitigation for stream loss at the project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay
$46,500 to the WRP (at $125 per foot of impact at a 1:1 ratio) for compensatory stream
mitigation.
A total of 0.446 acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 1 and 0.057
acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 2. NCDOT, through the planning and
permitting process, has significantly minimized impacts to wetlands. These efforts are
clearly documented throughout this permit application. Due to these minimization
efforts, compensatory wetland mitigation will not be proposed.
Neuse River Buffer Impact Mitigation
Road crossings that impact greater than 150 linear feet or 0.33 acre of riparian
buffer are allowable with buffer mitigation. Neuse River buffer impacts at Sites 1 and 2
exceed these thresholds; therefore, buffer impact mitigation will be required for this
project. As part of this permit application, NCDOT is requesting that NCDWQ complete
a "no practicable alternatives" determination. The NCDOT certifies that the criteria
documented in Sub-Item (8)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules (which find that there are
no practicable alternatives to the project) are met. Information supporting this
certification is summarized below:
• Several construction alternatives, a public transportation alternative, and the "no-
build" alternative were investigated during the planning process. These alternatives
are thoroughly addressed in the EA. The evaluation of the construction alternatives
included the investigation of which alternative minimized impacts to terrestrial
communities, ponds and wetlands.
Impacts to wetlands and surface waters were reduced by realigning the project
alignment at Site 1. Jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters were delineated here
in April 1999 (after the FONSI). Impacts to these sites were minimized by shifting
the proposed alignment to the east. The majority of buffer impacts to this area are in
a degraded herbaceous wetland.
• The proposed project has been reduced in size and redesigned to minimize impacts to
waters of the U.S. and Neuse River riparian buffer. This was accomplished by
reducing the median width to 24 feet at both Sites 1 and 2.
• Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters will be enforced
throughout the life of the project.
The required area of mitigation is determined by applying the following
mulitiplier to the impact area determined in Sub-item (3)(a) ofthe Neuse River Buffer
Rules:
• Impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 3: 0.38 acre x 3=1.14 acre
• Impacts to "Zone 2 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 1.5: 0.24 acre x 1.5=0.36
acre
NCDOT intends to utilize the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund (North Carolina
Wetland Restoration Program) to provide mitigation for Neuse River buffer impact at the
project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay $ 62,438 to the WRP (for 1.50 acre
at $41,625 per acre of impact) for compensatory riparian buffer mitigation.
Summary
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404
Nationwide Permit 14 for Sites 1 and 2 as required for the above-described activities. We
anticipate a Section 401 Water Quality Certification will apply to this project, and are
providing seven copies of the application to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. In addition, in
compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check for
$475.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401 permit application.
Thank you for you assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need
any additional information about this project, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919)
733-7844, Extension 304.
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Sincerely,

William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
WDG/cam
Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Dr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Planning and Programming
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E. Hydraulics
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Ms. Kathy Matthews, EPA
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. J. G. Nance, P.E. Division 5 Engineer

001128
DEM ID: CORP:; ACTION ID: 'I'll' No. U-258213
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUES'T'ED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 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: NC Dept. of Transportation; Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME;
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
c 10VV-1..740
(IF DIFFERENT
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Edwards Mill
Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) Interchange to Duraleigh
Road (SR 1664).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT Richland Creek (this unnamed
tributary is also known as Tysonville tributary) and an additional UT to
Richland Creek. RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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?
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8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): U-2582A (USACE Action ID No. 199500687 and DWQ No.
941093).
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:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.40 ac EXCAVATION: 0.043 ac
FLOODING: OTHER: Mechanized Clearing of 0.06 ac
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.504 ac
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter 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: X 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?
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): Construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (see cover
letter) using road construction equipment.
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of the extension of Edwards
Mill Road to provide a major link between US 70 and Wade Avenue as well
as provide relief to the congestd Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue
corridor.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Impacts to wetlands could not be avoided based on project
need and scope. Wetland impacts have been miminized by shifting the
alignment near Site 1, perpendicular crossing of waters of the U.S. and
reducina the ROW width to 24 feet in areas containing impacts to waters
of the U.S.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: The USFWS received and reviewed both the EA and FONSI.
No final comments concerning protected species were received by NCDOT.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: September 14, 1993
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 [XI NO []
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [X] 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? Residential, farm,
and commercial.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
REX HEALTHCARE, INC.
MARRIOT SENOIR
LIVING SERVICES, INC.
DOMINION PMA, L.P.
ADDRESSES
C/O DEPT.OF ADMINISTRATION
RALEIGH, NC 27603
4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
RALEIGH, NC 27607
3101 DURALEIGH ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27612
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N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WAKE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2402802 <U-2582B>
EDWARDS MILL ROAD
EXTENSION
SHEET B OF 6
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources AMZ •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
September 28, 2000
Mr. Bill Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611
Re: Permit Application for the extension of Edwards Mill Road in Wake Countv
DWQ No. 001128; T.I.P. No. U-2582B.
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the
aforementioned project. Review of your application revealed it lacking necessary information required for
making an informed permit decision. The permit application was deficient in the following areas:
I) The application does not indicate if the WRP will accept the stream mitigation. The DWQ will need
X verification of acceptance prior to issuing the 401 Water Quality Certification,
) The stormwater design does not provide sheetflow through the buffers at Sites 1 and 2, and is not at non-
erosive velocities at Site 1,
The present design proposed a stormwater channel through the buffers at Site 2. The rules do not permit
construction of a man-made conveyance through a buffer without pre-treatment. The stormwaterlthe two
sites will need to be changed prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification. a?
Therefore, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2h .0507(a)(5), we will have to place the permit application on hold
until we are supplied the necessary information. Furthermore, until the information is received by the NC
Division of Water Quality, we request (by copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps of Engineers place
the permit application on hold.
Hopefully, we can work together to expedite the processing of your permit application. If you have any
questions or require additional information, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
S'ncerely, W J 4 R. Do ey
er Quality Ce tic ion Program
cc: Ken Schuster, DWQ Regional Office
Eric Alsmeyer, USACE
John Hennessy
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Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 14:40:34 -0400
From: Chris Murray <[e-mail]>
Organization: North Carolina Department of Transportation
To: [e-mail], John Hennessy <[e-mail]>
Todd and John,
I am supplying information that was requested on October 26, 2000 pertinent to Sites 1 and 2 for U-2582B.
i/f.`
Site 1: Q2=17.2 cfs
Q10=24.3 cfs
General Slope: 3.0%
Site 2: Q2=22.1 cfs
Q10=31.3 cfs
General Slope: 3.75%
I spoke with Hydro several times today concerning the project. They stated that it might be possible to
move the stormwater channel, but keep it within the limits of the Permanent Drainage Easement that has
been purchased and is depicted on the plans and permit drawings. This would result in the channel being
moved approximately 25 feet from the proposed design that you viewed yesterday and would be a total
distance of approximately 55-60 feet (at its closest point) from the level spreader.
The NCDOT is hoping that you will review this information as soon as possible. I will FAX a copy of Site
1 and 2 to assist you in reviewing this information. Please note that the faxed copies do not depict the
proposed new location of the relocated stormwater channel.
Thank you for your continued assistance.
Chris Murray
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I of 1 10/27/2000 3:38 PM
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality ffl?WJ4_
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
September 28, 2000
Mr. Bill Gilmore, P.E., Manag,er
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611
Re: Permit Application for the extension of Edwards Mill Road in Wake County
DWQ No. 001128; T.I.P. No. U-2582B.
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the
aforementioned project. Review of your application revealed it lacking necessary information required for
making an informed permit decision. The permit application was deficient in the following areas:
1) The application does not indicate if the WRP will accept the stream mitigation. The DWQ will need
verification of acceptance prior to issuing, the 401 Water Quality Certification,
2) The stormwater design does not provide sheetflow through the buffers at Sites 1 and 2, and is not at non-
erosive velocities at Site 1,
3) The present design proposed a stormwater channel through the buffers at Site 2. The rules do not permit
construction of a man-made conveyance through a buffer without pre-treatment. The stormwaterlthe two
sites will need to be changed prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification. a?
Therefore, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2h .0507(a)(5), we will have to place the permit application on hold
until we are supplied the necessary information. Furthermore, until the information is received by the NC
Division of Water Quality, we request (by copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps of Engineers place
the permit application on hold.
Hopefully, we can work together to expedite the processing of your permit application. If you have any
questions or require additional information, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
5eS'ncer rely,
R. Do ey
Quality Ce fic ion Program
cc: Ken Schuster, DWQ Regional Office
Eric Alsmeyer, USACE
John Hennessy
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JAMES B. I1UNT JR. 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1548 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRE'T'ARY
July 20, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
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Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
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Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (SR 3009)
from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to Duraleigh Road (SR
1664) in Wake County. TIP No, U-258213; State Project No. 8.2402802;
Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct the extension of Edwards Mill Road, a multi-lane facility on new location in
Wake County. The project is broken into two sections. Section A extends Edwards Mill
Road between Trinity Road (SR 1656) to the Wade Avenue interchange. Under Section
A, which has been constructed, the multi-lane facility is a five-lane shoulder section with
a partially completed interchange where the proposed extension crosses Wade Avenue.
The purpose of this application is to address impacts to Section B, which
specifically involves the extension of Edwards Mill Road from the Wade Avenue
interchange to Duraleigh Road. In addition, the portion of the compressed diamond
interchange at Wade Avenue that was not fully completed as part of Section A will be
built. Section B is on new location with a total length of 1.2 miles. A four-lane facility
divided by a 54-foot median was initially proposed for this project. To minimize the
amount of right-of-way required for this project and reduce impacts to waters of the U.S.
and Neuse River buffer, NCDOT has reduced the median width from 54 feet to a smaller,
variable width ranging from 24 to 30 feet. The median will be reduced to less than 24
feet at intersection and interchange approaches to provide appropriate turn lanes. A
median opening will be constructed at Reedy Creek Road (SR 1775) to accommodate
existing and planned development in the area. Impacts to the Armory Tributary to
Richland Creek (which is located north of Wade Avenue) were permitted and conducted
under Section A. Section B includes the paving of this area from the ramps north of
Wade Avenue to the actual new construction of this section on new location.
The proposed extension of Edwards Mill Road will be a major link between
Wade Avenue and US 70. This extension will provide some relief to the congested Blue
Ridge Road corridor as well as provide land access to the area surrounded by I-40, Wade
Avenue, I-440 that contains the Raleigh Entertainment Sports Arena south of Wade
Avenue and a state government complex north of Wade Avenue.
NEPA Documentation
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was approved by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) on November 15, 1994. The EA explains the purpose and need
for the project, provides a description of the project and characterizes the social,
economic, and environmental effects of the project. An extensive public and agency
coordination was initiated for this project. In addition to written requests for input from
appropriate agencies and governmental bodies, an informal citizen's information
workshop was held on December 8, 1992 to discuss the subject road extension.
Alternative alignments and cross sections were presented to the public for discussion. In
general, no alternative alignment was strongly favored over another. After the EA was
approved and circulated, an open house public hearing was held on January 17, 1995.
The hearing was well attended by citizens, City of Raleigh officials, and representatives
of the NCDOT. On June 1, 1995, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and
Final Section 4(f) evaluation was approved by the FHWA. Copies of the EA and FONSI
have been provided to the regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process.
Additional copies will be provided upon request.
Jurisdictional Status
Construction of the proposed project will necessitate impacts to waters of the
United States. Surface waters will be affected by stream relocation and placement of
culverts and pipes at stream crossings. Wetlands will be affected by the placement of fill,
excavation and mechanized clearing (Using Method III, which is 10 feet beyond
construction limits). The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has
provided guidance to differentiate between perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
stormwater channels. These guidelines are presented in Field Location of Streams,
Ditches, and Ponding (NCDENR, 1997). Wetland delineations were conducted using the
field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Jurisdictional stream determinations and
wetland delineations for Section B were conducted at the site by NCDOT Natural
Systems Specialist Chris Murray on April 16, 1999. Mr. John Hennessy (NCDWQ)
conducted a site visit on May 15, 2000. USACE field representative Eric Alsmeyer
conducted a site visit on July 12, 2000.
Project Let Schedule
For construction purposes, the construction of the project has been broken down
into two sections. Table I reflects the project breakdown, section termini, and project let
dates.
Table 1. Construction schedule for TIP No. U-2582 in Wake County.
Section Description Let Date
A Edwards Mill Road extension from Trinity Road to the Wade September 1995
Avenue interchange. (complete)
B Edwards Mill Road extension from south of Wade Avenue January 2001
interchange to Duraleigh Road.
Section B
There are a total of two jurisdictional sites in the project study area. Each site
contains impacts to a stream and a wetland. Impacts on jurisdictional areas of this section
consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre
permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing (Method III), 0.07 acre fill in
surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and 63 feet relocated channel.
Impacts to this section are presented in Table 2 and in the summary sheet (Sheet 6 of 8).
Table 2. Impacts to Waters of the U.S.
Site Station Type Fill, Excavation Fill in Existing Relocated
and Mechanized Surface Channel Channel
Clearing' in Wetlands Water Impacted
1 91+40 to 92+33 Perennial Stream 0.446 acre 0.05 acre 372 feet 63 feet
and Wetland
2 111 +50 to 112+40 Perennial Stream 0.057 acre 0.02 acre 220 feet
and Wetland
TOTALS 0.503 acre 0.07 acre 592 feet 63 feet
Notes:
1. Mechanized Clearing utilizing Method III.
Site 1: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed perennial tributary to Richland Creek
(Note: the unnamed tributary is also known as Tysonville Tributary).
Two non-riverine wetland community types are located in the impact area. The
majority of wetland impacts are associated with a herbaceous wetland located in an open
cow pasture. The herbaceous wetland is degraded, as cow grazing and irregular mowing
have been observed during the site visits. A very small amount of wetland impacts are
restricted to a mixed hardwood wetland. Impacts associated with the wetland include
0.36 acre fill in wetland, 0.036 acre excavation in wetland and 0.05 acre permanent
impact due to mechanized clearing.
A double-barreled box culvert is proposed at the stream crossing. A sill will be
added to an inlet to direct low flow through one barrel. Impacts associated with the
stream include 0.05 acre fill in surface water, 372 linear feet existing channel impacted
and 63 linear feet relocated channel. This segment of relocated channel is too short to
create meanders. However, the base of the relocated channel will be constructed to
match the existing base to maintain existing depth of water. The banks of the relocated
channel will be revegetated, where feasible, with similar forest species that naturally
occur adjacent to the project site. Fish and aquatic invertebrates were observed in this
channel; however, this may be due to the proximity of a downstream pond rather than
regular water flow supporting aquatic life. The stream exhibits eroded banks (due to cow
activity) and a non-existent to very sparse streamside canopy.
Site 2: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed intermittent tributary to Richland Creek.
A non-riverine hardwood wetland community will be impacted at Site 2. Impacts
associated with the wetland include 0.04 acre fill in wetland, 0.007 acre excavation in
wetland and 0.01 acre permanent impact due to mechanized clearing. The wetland
exhibits marginal hydrology. Saturation was observed at 10 inches below the surface
during the wetland delineation. However, subsequent evaluations of the wetland
indicated that hydrology was not present within the upper 10 inches during the growing
season. A relocated stormwater channel will be excavated in the wetland.
A pipe is proposed at the stream crossing. Impacts associated with the
intermittent stream include 0.02 acre fill in surface water and 220 linear feet existing
channel impacted. The stream exhibits stable banks and a sparse streamside canopy.
Endangered Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of June 16, 1999, four federally
protected species are listed for Wake County. They include bale eagle (Haliaeetus
leucephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological
Conclusions of No Effect for the above mentioned species were initially resolved in the
EA. The Biological Conclusion for bald eagle was rendered based on lack of suitable
habitat. The Biological Conclusion for red-cockaded woodpecker, dwarf wedge mussel
and Michaux's sumac were based on field surveys of suitable habitat (in both the A and B
Sections) which revealed no individuals of these species in the project study area.
NCDOT Environmental Officer Tim Savidge has indicated that the Biological
Conclusion for dwarf wedge mussel remains valid; suitable habitat for this species is not
present in Section B. An updated survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted on August
16, 1999. No individuals of this species were identified within the project study area.
All of the Biological Conclusions remain valid and impacts to these species will not
occur from project construction.
Cultural Resources
A historical architectural survey was performed to identify properties within the
project study area listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). The Area of Potential Effect (APE) of the project was reviewed in the field on
January 28, 1993. No properties over fifty years old were found. In a letter dated
September 14, 1993, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concurred with the Division of Highways determination that no National Register listed
or eligible architectural properties are in the APE. Since there are no properties either
listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP in the APE, no further compliance with either
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or with Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 is required for historic structure.
An archaeological survey of the proposed construction area was conducted
between March 10 and March 18, 1993. The survey yielded three prehistoric and two
historic archaeological sites, which were located and recorded. The prehistoric sites are
lithic scatters with low information potential. The historic sites are a graphite mine and a
surface scatter of early twentieth century institutional materials. Both the historical sites
are considered to have low potential to yield important information about the history of
Wake County, and therefore are not historically or archaeologically significant. No
evidence was recovered which would justify inclusion in the NRHP of any site within the
project area. No further work was recommended for the five identified sites.
In a letter dated September 14, 1993, the SHPO concurred with the Division of
Highway's determination that none of the sites identified are eligible for inclusion in the
NRHP, and no additional archaeological investigation is warranted for the project. Since
there are no sites either listed in or eligible for the National Register, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required.
Environmental Commitments Pertinent to Section B (from the EA and FONSI)
The NCDOT will coordinate with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Division of Water Quality during the permit process to minimize impacts to the
jurisdictional wetland and stream (Site 1) located south of Macon Pond Road (SR
1667).
NCDOT has reduced impacts to waters of the U.S. by reducing the median width,
perpendicular crossing of stream and wetland sites and shifting the alignment at
Site 1.
Neuse River Buffer Impacts
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has adopted rules
to protect a 50 foot wide riparian buffer along waterways in the Neuse River Basin. In
the Neuse River basin, the rules have been effective as temporary rules since July 22,
1997. The rules will be effective as permanent rules on August 1, 2000 pending review
by the North Carolina General Assembly. Sites 1 and 2 impact the Neuse River riparian
buffer. These sites are depicted on Sheets 4 of 8 and 6 of 8 on the attached permit
drawing package. Impacts at each site are presented in Table 3.
Table 3. Neuse River riparian buffer impacts.
Site Station Zone 1 Zone 2
1 91+40 to 92+33 0.14 acre 0.10 acre
2 111+50 to 112+40 0.24 acre 0.14 acre
TOTALS 0.38 acre 0.24 acre
The Neuse River basin rules state that diffuse flow from runoff shall be
maintained in the riparian buffer by dispersing concentrated flow and reestablishing
vegetation. Concentrated runoff from new ditches or manmade conveyances shall be
converted to diffuse flow before the runoff enters the riparian buffer. Concentrated
runoff at each site is addressed below:
Site 1
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged through a 24 inch
pipe into Class I rip rap. According to NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, this will reduce
velocities to a non-erosive rate. This area will have a velocity at around 3.0 feet/second
(fps) when leaving the rip rap pad. This velocity is within the acceptable velocities of 2.5
fps to 3.0 fps according to NCDENR regulations.
Site 2
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged from a 30 inch pipe
into a 3 foot base tail ditch with rip rap which then drains to a relocated 3 foot base ditch
storm water channel before it outfalls into the unnamed perennial tributary. The outlet
ditch for the 30 inch pipe will carry the water for the design event (10 year) at a velocity
of around 1.9 fps. This velocity is well below the acceptable velocities according to
NCDENR regulations.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
The USACE adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a
wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and
sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
biological, and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States. Mitigation of
wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding
impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time, and
compensating for impacts (40 CFR § 1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and DOT Order 5660.1A (Preservation of the Nations Wetlands), emphasize
protection of the functions and values provided by wetlands. These directives require
that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much as possible and all practicable
measures are taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to wetlands.
The NCDOTT is committed to incorporating reasonable and practicable design
features to avoid and minimize waters of the U.S. impacts, and to provide full
compensatory mitigation of remaining waters of the U.S. impacts, where practicable and
necessary. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning and EA/FONSI phases;
minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design.
Avoidance
All wetland and surface water areas not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Impacts to
waters of the United States were minimized during the preliminary designs by placing the
alignment in the most environmentally friendly area, resulting in the minimal amount of
wetland and stream impact for this project.
Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to
reduce the adverse impacts. Crossings are placed perpendicular to the stream channel to
minimize impacts. A segment of the Edwards Mill Road Extension near Macon Pond
Road (formerly called Forest View Drive) has been shifted approximately 100 feet to the
east to minimize impacts to a wetland at Site 1. As reported in the FONSI, the total
wetland area was estimated to be between 1.5 and 2.0 acres. The FONSI indicated
between 0.3 and 0.5 acre of the jurisdictional wetland would be impacted by the
previously recommended alignment. The wetland site was delineated after the FONSI
was approved, resulting in the eastward shift to the current proposed alignment.
In April 1999, NCDOT Natural Systems Unit personnel re-delineated the wetland
at the request of the Hydraulics Unit. The latest and final delineation reveals the
wetland boundary extends further to the east than indicated by the initial delineation.
Although jurisdictional wetland impacts will be incurred, shifting the alignment to the
west will result in greater impacts to the same wetland system. Shifting the alignment to
the east will result in rechanneling more linear feet of stream. Additional minimization
techniques were implemented as follows:
1. Slopes: In wetlands the side-slopes have been steepened to the extent
possible.
2. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and
erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
3. Ditchinu: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in
wetlands as much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent
wetlands.
4. Median Width: To minimize the amount of ROW required for the project,
the median width had been reduced to 24 feet at Sites 1 and 2. This has
resulted in a reduction of impacts to waters of the U.S. from project
construction.
Compensation
Mitigation is generally accomplished through a combination of methods designed
to replace wetland functions and values lost as a result of construction of the project.
Compensation may take the form of mitigation banking, contributions to wetland trust
funds, or replacing lost wetland functions and values on-site. Replacing lost wetland
functions and values may be accomplished through creating, restoring, enhancing, or
preserving similar functions and values in constructed or improved wetlands. When
practicable, replacement wetland standards are to provide new wetlands either preceding
the wetland losses or concurrently with the losses so that wetlands are functioning at all
times during the construction process.
Impacts on jurisdictional areas consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre
excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing
(Method III), 0.07 acre fill in surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and
63 feet relocated channel. The project study area is located in Neuse River Subbasin
03-04-02 and Hydrologic Unit 03020201.
According to Eric Alsmeyer, the perennial stream at Site 1 will require mitigation
at a 1:1 ratio and the intermittent stream at Site 2 will not require mitigation. NCDOT
will provide mitigation for a total of 372 feet of stream impact for Site 1 at a 1:1 ratio.
NCDOT intends to utilize the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to provide
mitigation for stream loss at the project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay
$46,500 to the WRP (at $125 per foot of impact at a 1:1 ratio) for compensatory stream
mitigation.
A total of 0.446 acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 1 and 0.057
acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 2. NCDOT, through the planning and
permitting process, has significantly minimized impacts to wetlands. These efforts are
clearly documented throughout this permit application. Due to these minimization
efforts, compensatory wetland mitigation will not be proposed.
Neuse River Buffer Impact Mitigation
Road crossings that impact greater than 150 linear feet or 0.33 acre of riparian
buffer are allowable with buffer mitigation. Neuse River buffer impacts at Sites l and 2
exceed these thresholds; therefore, buffer impact mitigation will be required for this
project. As part of this permit application, NCDOT is requesting that NCDWQ complete
a "no practicable alternatives" determination. The NCDOT certifies that the criteria
documented in Sub-Item (8)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules (which find that there are
no practicable alternatives to the project) are met. Information supporting this
certification is summarized below:
• Several construction alternatives, a public transportation alternative, and the "no-
build" alternative were investigated during the planning process. These alternatives
are thoroughly addressed in the EA. The evaluation of the construction alternatives
included the investigation of which alternative minimized impacts to terrestrial
communities, ponds and wetlands.
Impacts to wetlands and surface waters were reduced by realigning the project
alignment at Site 1. Jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters were delineated here
in April 1999 (after the FONSI). Impacts to these sites were minimized by shifting
the proposed alignment to the east. The majority of buffer impacts to this area are in
a degraded herbaceous wetland.
• The proposed project has been reduced in size and redesigned to minimize impacts to
waters of the U.S. and Neuse River riparian buffer. This was accomplished by
reducing the median width to 24 feet at both Sites 1 and 2.
Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters will be enforced
throughout the life of the project.
The required area of mitigation is determined by applying the following
mulitiplier to the impact area determined in Sub-item (3)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer
Rules:
• Impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 3: 0.38 acre x 3=1.14 acre
• Impacts to Zone 2 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 1.5: 0.24 acre x 1.5=0.36
acre
NCDOT intends to utilize the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund (North Carolina
Wetland Restoration Program) to provide mitigation for Neuse River buffer impact at the
project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay $ 62,438 to the WRP (for 1.50 acre
at $41,625 per acre of impact) for compensatory riparian buffer mitigation.
Summary
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404
Nationwide Permit 14 for Sites 1 and 2 as required for the above-described activities. We
anticipate a Section 401 Water Quality Certification will apply to this project, and are
providing seven copies of the application to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. In addition, in
compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check for
$475.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401 permit application.
Thank you for you assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need
any additional information about this project, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919)
733-7844, Extension 304.
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Sincerely,

William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
WDG/cam
Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Dr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Planning and Programming
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E. Hydraulics
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Ms. Kathy Matthews, EPA
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. J. G. Nance, P.E. Division 5 Engineer
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DEM ID: CORPS AC'T'ION ID: TIP No. U-258213
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #k): 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: NC Dept. of Transportation; Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Edwards Mill
Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) Interchange to Duraleigh
Road (SR 1664).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT Richland Creek (this unnamed
tributary is also known as Tysonville tributary) and an additional UT to
Richland Creek. RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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]

(IF DIFFERENT
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?
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8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): U-2582A (USACE Action ID No. 199500687 and DWQ No.
941093).
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:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.40 ac
EXCAVATION: 0.043 ac
OTHER: Mechanized Clearing of 0.06 ac
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.504 ac
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER:
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
FT
FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION
CHANNEL EXCAVATION:
OTHER:
X PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
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): Construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (see cover
letter) using road construction equipment.
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of the extension of Edwards
Mill Road to provide a major ].ink between US 70 and Wade Avenue as well
as provide relief to the congEastd Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue
corridor.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS 13ELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE AN`.' MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Impacts to wetland: could not be avoided based on project
need and scope. Wetland impact:s have been miminized by shifting the
alignment near Site 1, perpendicular crossing of waters of the U.S. and
reducing the ROW width to 24 feet in areas containinq impacts to waters
of +-h= TT C
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: The USFWS received and reviewed both the EA and FONSI.
No final comments concerning protected species were received by NCDOT.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: September 14, 1993
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [X] NO [] (IF ND, 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 []
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? Residential, farm,
and commercial.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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MARRIOT SENOIR
LIVING SERVICES,INC.
DOMINION PMA, L.P.
C/O DEPT.OF ADMINISTRA'T'ION
RALEIGH, NC 27603
4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
RALEIGH, NC 27607
3101 DURALEIGH ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27612
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N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WAKE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2402802 (U-2582B)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
001128
DAVID MCCOY
SECRETARY
PAYMENT
RECEIVED
Subject: Proposed construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (SR 3009)
from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to Duraleigh Road (SR
1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-258213; State Project No. 8.2402802;
Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct the extension of Edwards Mill Road, a multi-lane facility on new location in
Wake County. The project is broken into two sections. Section A extends Edwards Mill
Road between Trinity Road (SR 1656) to the Wade Avenue interchange. Under Section
A, which has been constructed, the multi-lane facility is a five-lane shoulder section with
a partially completed interchange where the proposed extension crosses Wade Avenue.
The purpose of this application is to address impacts to Section B, which
specifically involves the extension of Edwards Mill Road from the Wade Avenue
interchange to Duraleigh Road. In addition, the portion of the compressed diamond
interchange at Wade Avenue that was not fully completed as part of Section A will be
built. Section B is on new location with a total length of 1.2 miles. A four-lane facility
divided by a 54-foot median was initially proposed for this project. To minimize the
amount of right-of-way required for.this project and reduce impacts to waters of the U.S.
and Neuse River buffer, NCDOT has reduced the median width from 54 feet to a smaller,
variable width ranging from 24 to 30 feet. The median will be reduced to less than 24
feet at intersection and interchange approaches to provide appropriate turn lanes. A
median opening will be constructed at Reedy Creek Road (SR 1775) to accommodate
existing and planned development in the area. Impacts to the Armory Tributary to
July 20. 2000
Richland Creek (which is located north of Wade Avenue) were permitted and conducted
under Section A. Section B includes the paving of this area from the ramps north of
Wade Avenue to the actual new construction of this section on new location.
The proposed extension of Edwards Mill Road will be a major link between
Wade Avenue and US 70. This extension will provide some relief to the congested Blue
Ridge Road corridor as well as provide land access to the area surrounded by I-40, Wade
Avenue, I-440 that contains the Raleigh Entertainment Sports Arena south of Wade
Avenue and a state government complex north of Wade Avenue.
NEPA Documentation
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was approved by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) on November 15, 1994. The EA explains the purpose and need
for the project, provides a description of the project and characterizes the social,
economic, and environmental effects of the project. An extensive public and agency
coordination was initiated for this project. In addition to written requests for input from
appropriate agencies and governmental bodies, an informal citizen's information
workshop was held on December 8, 1992 to discuss the subject road extension.
Alternative alignments and cross sections were presented to the public for discussion. In
general, no alternative alignment was strongly favored over another. After the EA was
approved and circulated, an open house public hearing was held on January 17, 1995.
The hearing was well attended by citizens, City of Raleigh officials, and representatives
of the NCDOT. On June 1, 1995, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and
Final Section 4(f) evaluation was approved by the FHWA. Copies of the EA and FONSI
have been provided to the regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process.
Additional copies will be provided upon request.
Jurisdictional Status
Construction of the proposed project will necessitate impacts to waters of the
United States. Surface waters will be affected by stream relocation and placement of
culverts and pipes at stream crossings. Wetlands will be affected by the placement of fill,
excavation and mechanized clearing (Using Method III, which is 10 feet beyond
construction limits). The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has
provided guidance to differentiate between perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
stormwater channels. These guidelines are presented in Field Location of Streams,
Ditches, and Ponding (NCDENR, 1997). Wetland delineations were conducted using the
field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Jurisdictional stream determinations and
wetland delineations for Section B were conducted at the site by NCDOT Natural
Systems Specialist Chris Murray on April 16, 1999. Mr. John Hennessy (NCDWQ)
conducted a site visit on May 15, 2000. USACE field representative Eric Alsmeyer
conducted a site visit on July 12, 2000.
Project Let Schedule
For construction purposes, the construction of the project has been broken down
into two sections. Table 1 reflects the project breakdown, section termini, and project let
dates.
Table 1. Construction schedule for TIP No. U-2582 in Wake County.
Section Description Let Date
A Edwards Mill Road extension from Trinity Road to the Wade September 1995
Avenue interchange. (complete)
B Edwards Mill Road extension from south of Wade Avenue January 2001
interchange to Duraleigh Road.
Section B
There are a total of two jurisdictional sites in the project study area. Each site
contains impacts to a stream and a wetland. Impacts on jurisdictional areas of this section
consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre
permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing (Method I1I), 0.07 acre fill in
surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and 63 feet relocated channel.
Impacts to this section are presented in Table 2 and in the summary sheet (Sheet 6 of 8).
Table 2. Impacts to Waters of the U.S.
Site Station Type Fill, Excavation Fill in Existing Relocated
and Mechanized Surface Channel Channel
Clearing' in Wetlands Water Impacted
1 91+40 to 92+33 Perennial Stream 0.446 acre 0.05 acre 372 feet 63 feet
and Wetland
2 111+50 to 112+40 Perennial Stream 0.057 acre 0.02 acre 220 feet
and Wetland
TOTALS 0.503 acre 0.07 acre 592 feet 63 feet
Notes:
1. Mechanized Clearing utilizing Method 111.
Site 1: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed perennial tributary to Richland Creek
(Note: the unnamed tributary is also known as Tysonville Tributary).
Two non-riverine wetland community types are located in the impact area. The
majority of wetland impacts are associated with a herbaceous wetland located in an open
cow pasture. The herbaceous wetland is degraded, as cow grazing and irregular mowing
have been observed during the site visits. A very small amount of wetland impacts are
restricted to a mixed hardwood wetland. Impacts associated with the wetland include
0.36 acre fill in wetland, 0.036 acre excavation in wetland and 0.05 acre permanent
impact due to mechanized clearing.
A double-barreled box culvert is proposed at the stream crossing. A sill will be
added to an inlet to direct low flow through one barrel. Impacts associated with the
stream include 0.05 acre fill in surface water, 372 linear feet existing channel impacted
and 63 linear feet relocated channel. This segment of relocated channel is too short to
create meanders. However, the base of the relocated channel will be constructed to
match the existing base to maintain existing depth of water. The banks of the relocated
channel will be revegetated, where feasible, with similar forest species that naturally
occur adjacent to the project site. Fish and aquatic invertebrates were observed in this
channel; however, this may be due to the proximity of a downstream pond rather than
regular water flow supporting aquatic life. The stream exhibits eroded banks (due to cow
activity) and a non-existent to very sparse streamside canopy.
Site 2: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed intermittent tributary to Richland Creek.
A non-riverine hardwood wetland community will be impacted at Site 2. Impacts
associated with the wetland include 0.04 acre fill in wetland, 0.007 acre excavation in
wetland and 0.01 acre permanent impact due to mechanized clearing. The wetland
exhibits marginal hydrology. Saturation was observed at 10 inches below the surface
during the wetland delineation. However, subsequent evaluations of the wetland
indicated that hydrology was not present within the upper 10 inches during the growing
season. A relocated stormwater channel will be excavated in the wetland.
A pipe is proposed at the stream crossing. Impacts associated with the
intermittent stream include 0.02 acre fill in surface water and 220 linear feet existing
channel impacted. The stream exhibits stable banks and a sparse streamside canopy.
Endangered Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of June 16, 1999, four federally
protected species are listed for Wake County. They include bale eagle (Haliaeetus
leucephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological
Conclusions of No Effect for the above mentioned species were initially resolved in the
EA. The Biological Conclusion for bald eagle was rendered based on lack of suitable
habitat. The Biological Conclusion for red-cockaded woodpecker, dwarf wedge mussel
and Michaux's sumac were based on field surveys of suitable habitat (in both the A and B
Sections) which revealed no individuals of these species in the project study area.
NCDOT Environmental Officer Tim Savidge has indicated that the Biological
Conclusion for dwarf wedge mussel remains valid; suitable habitat for this species is not
present in Section B. An updated survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted on August
16, 1999. No individuals of this species were identified within the project study area.
All of the Biological Conclusions remain valid and impacts to these species will not
occur from project construction.
Cultural Resources
A historical architectural survey was performed to identify properties within the
project study area listed in or eligible for the National Register o f f istoric Places
(NRHP). The Area of Potential Effect (APE) of the project was reviewed in the field on
January 28, 1993. No properties over fifty years old were found. In a letter dated
September 14, 1993, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concurred with the Division of Highways determination that no National Register listed
or eligible architectural properties are in the APE. Since there are no properties either
listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP in the APE, no further compliance with either
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or with Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 is required for historic structure.
An archaeological survey of the proposed construction area was conducted
between March 10 and March 18, 1993. The survey yielded three prehistoric and two
historic archaeological sites, which were located and recorded. The prehistoric sites are
lithic scatters with low information potential. The historic sites are a graphite mine and a
surface scatter of early twentieth century institutional materials. Both the historical sites
are considered to have low potential to yield important information about the history of
Wake County, and therefore are not historically or archaeologically significant. No
evidence was recovered which would justify inclusion in the NRHP of any site within the
project area. No further work was recommended for the five identified sites.
In a letter dated September 14, 1993, the SHPO concurred with the Division of
Highway's determination that none of the sites identified are eligible for inclusion in the
NRHP, and no additional archaeological investigation is warranted for the project. Since
there are no sites either listed in or eligible for the National Register, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required.
Environmental Commitments Pertinent to Section B (from the EA and FONSI)
The NCDOT will coordinate with the tJ. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Division of Water Quality during the permit process to minimize impacts to the
jurisdictional wetland and stream (Site 1) located south of Macon Pond Road (SR
1667).
NCDOT has reduced impacts to waters of the U.S. by reducing the median width,
perpendicular crossing of stream and wetland sites and shifting the alignment at
Site 1.
Neuse River Buffer Impacts
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has adopted rules
to protect a 50 foot wide riparian buffer along waterways in the Neuse River Basin. In
the Neuse River basin, the rules have been effective as temporary rules since July 22,
1997. The rules will be effective as permanent rules on August 1, 2000 pending review
by the North Carolina General Assembly. Sites 1 and 2 impact the Neuse River riparian
buffer. These sites are depicted on Sheets 4 of '8 and 6 of'8 on the attached permit
drawing package. Impacts at each site are presented in Table 3.
Table 3. Neuse River riparian buffer impacts.
Site Station "Lone I lone 2
1 91+40 to 92+33 0.14 acre 0.10 acre
2 111+50 to 112+40 0.24 acre 0.14 acre
TOTALS 0.38 acre 0.24 acre
The Neuse River basin rules state that diffuse flow from runoff shall be
maintained in the riparian buffer by dispersing concentrated now and reestablishing
vegetation. Concentrated runoff from new ditches or manmade conveyances shall be
converted to diffuse flow before the runoff enters the riparian buffer. Concentrated
runoff at each site is addressed below:
Site 1
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged through a 24 inch
pipe into Class I rip rap. According to NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, this will reduce
velocities to a non-erosive rate. This area will have a velocity at around 3.0 feet/second
(fps) when leaving the rip rap pad. This velocity is within the acceptable velocities of 2.5
fps to 3.0 fps according to NCDENR regulations.
Site 2
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged from a 30 inch pipe
into a 3 foot base tail ditch with rip rap which then drains to a relocated 3 foot base ditch
storm water channel before it outfalls into the unnamed perennial tributary. The outlet
ditch for the 30 inch pipe will carry the water for the design event (10 year) at a velocity
of around 1.9 fps. This velocity is well below the acceptable velocities according to
NCDENR regulations.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
The USACE adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a
wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and
sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
biological, and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States. Mitigation of
wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding
impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time, and
compensating for impacts (40 CFR § 1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and DOT Order 5660.1A (Preservation of the Nations Wetlands), emphasize
protection of the functions and values provided by wetlands. These directives require
that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much as possible and all practicable
measures are taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to wetlands.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating reasonable and practicable design
features to avoid and minimize waters of the U.S. impacts, and to provide full
compensatory mitigation of remaining waters of the U.S. impacts, where practicable and
necessary. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning and EA/FONSI phases,
minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design.
Avoidance
All wetland and surface water areas not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Impacts to
waters of the United States were minimized during the preliminary designs by placing the
alignment in the most environmentally friendly area, resulting in the minimal amount of
wetland and stream impact for this project.
Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to
reduce the adverse impacts. Crossings are placed perpendicular to the stream channel to
minimize impacts. A segment of the Edwards Mill Road Extension near Macon Pond
Road (formerly called Forest View Drive) has been shifted approximately 100 feet to the
east to minimize impacts to a wetland at Site 1. As reported in the FONSI, the total
wetland area was estimated to be between 1.5 and 2.0 acres. The FONSI indicated
between 0.3 and 0.5 acre of the jurisdictional wetland would be impacted by the
previously recommended alignment. The wetland site was delineated after the FONSI
was approved, resulting in the eastward shift to the current proposed alignment.
In April 1999, NCDOT Natural Systems Unit personnel re-delineated the wetland
at the request of the Hydraulics Unit. The latest and final delineation reveals the
wetland boundary extends further to the east than indicated by the initial delineation.
Although jurisdictional wetland impacts will be incurred, shifting the alignment to the
west will result in greater impacts to the same wetland system. Shifting the alignment to
the east will result in rechanneling more linear feet of stream. Additional minimization
techniques were implemented as follows:
1. Slopes: In wetlands the side-slopes have been steepened to the extent
possible.
2. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and
erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
3. Ditching: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in
wetlands as much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent
wetlands.
4. Median Width: To minimize the amount of ROW required for the project,
the median width had been reduced to 24 feet at Sites 1 and 2. This has
resulted in a reduction of impacts to waters of the U.S. from project
construction.
Compensation
Mitigation is generally accomplished through a combination of methods designed
to replace wetland functions and values lost as a result of construction of the project.
Compensation may take the form of mitigation banking, contributions to wetland trust
funds, or replacing lost wetland functions and values on-site. Replacing lost wetland
functions and values may be accomplished through creating, restoring, enhancing, or
preserving similar functions and values in constructed or improved wetlands. When
practicable, replacement wetland standards are to provide new wetlands either preceding
the wetland losses or concurrently with the losses so that wetlands are functioning at all
times during the construction process.
Impacts on jurisdictional areas consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre
excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing
(Method 111), 0.07 acre fill in surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and
63 feet relocated channel. The project study area is located in Neuse River Subbasin
03-04-02 and Hydrologic Unit 03020201.
According to Eric Alsmeyer, the perennial stream at Site 1 will require mitigation
at a 1:1 ratio and the intermittent stream at Site 2 will not require mitigation. NCDOT
will provide mitigation for a total of 372 feet of stream impact for Site 1 at a 1:1 ratio.
NCDOT intends to utilize the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to provide
mitigation for stream loss at the project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay
$46,500 to the WRP (at $125 per foot of impact at a 1:1 ratio) for compensatory stream
mitigation.
A total of 0.446 acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 1 and 0.057
acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 2. NCDOT, through the planning and
permitting process, has significantly minimized impacts to wetlands. These efforts are
clearly documented throughout this permit application. Due to these minimization
efforts, compensatory wetland mitigation will not be proposed.
Neuse River Buffer Impact Mitigation
Road crossings that impact greater than 150 linear feet or 0.33 acre of riparian
buffer are allowable with buffer mitigation. Neuse River buffer impacts at Sites 1 and 2
exceed these thresholds; therefore, buffer impact mitigation will be required for this
project. As part of this permit application, NCDOT is requesting that NCDWQ complete
a "no practicable alternatives" determination. The NCDOT certifies that the criteria
documented in Sub-Item (8)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules (which find that there are
no practicable alternatives to the project) are met. Information supporting this
certification is summarized below:
• Several construction alternatives, a public transportation alternative, and the "no-
build" alternative were investigated during the planning process. These alternatives
are thoroughly addressed in the EA. The evaluation of the construction alternatives
included the investigation of which alternative minimized impacts to terrestrial
communities, ponds and wetlands.
Impacts to wetlands and surface waters were reduced by realigning the project
alignment at Site 1. Jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters were delineated here
in April 1999 (after the FONSI). Impacts to these sites were minimized by shifting
the proposed alignment to the east. The majority of buffer impacts to this area are in
a degraded herbaceous wetland.
• The proposed project has been reduced in size and redesigned to minimize impacts to
waters of the U.S. and Neuse River riparian buffer. This was accomplished by
reducing the median width to 24 feet at both Sites I and 2.
• Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters will be enforced
throughout the life of the project.
The required area of mitigation is determined by applying the following
mulitiplier to the impact area determined in Sub-item (3)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer
Rules:
• Impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 3: 0.38 acre x 3=1.14 acre
• Impacts to Zone 2 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 1.5: 0.24 acre x 1.5=0.36
acre
NCDOT intends to utilize the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund (North Carolina
Wetland Restoration Program) to provide mitigation for Neuse River buffer impact at the
project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay $ 62,438 to the WRP (for 1.50 acre
at $41,625 per acre of impact) for compensatory riparian buffer mitigation.
Summary
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404
Nationwide Permit 14 for Sites 1 and 2 as required for the above-described activities. We
anticipate a Section 401 Water Quality Certification will apply to this project, and are
providing seven copies of the application to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. In addition, in
compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check for
$475.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401 permit application.
"Thank you for you assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need
any additional information about this project, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919)
733-7844, Extension 304.
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Sincerely,

William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
WDG/cam
c: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Dr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Planning and Programming
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E. Hydraulics
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Ms. Kathy Matthews, EPA
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. J. G. Nance, P.E. Division 5 Engineer
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001128
DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID: TIP No. U-2582B
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 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: NC Dept. of Transportation; Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
zIOVV-1040
(IF DIFFERENT
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Edwards Mill
Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) Interchange to Duraleigh
Road (SR 1664).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT Richland Creek (this unnamed
tributary is also known as Tysonville tributary) and an additional UT to
Richland Creek. RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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?

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8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): U-2582A (USACE Action ID No. 199500687 and DWQ No.
941093).
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:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.40 ac EXCAVATION: 0.043 ac
FLOODING: OTHER: Mechanized Clearing of 0.06 ac
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.504 ac
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter 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: X 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?
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): Construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (see cover
letter) using road construction equipment.
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of the extension of Edwards
Mill Road to provide a major link between US 70 and Wade Avenue as well
as provide relief to the congestd Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue
corridor.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Impacts to wetlands could not be avoided based on project
need and scope. Wetland impacts have been miminized by shifting the
alignment near Site 1, perpendicular crossing of waters of the U.S. and
reducina the ROW width to 24 feet in areas containing impacts to waters
of 4tha% iT _ R
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: The USFWS received and reviewed both the EA and FONSI.
No final comments concerning protected species were received by NCDOT.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: September 14, 1993
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
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH
YES [X] NO []
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [X] 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? Residential, farm,
and commercial.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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.
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N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WAKE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2402802 (U-2582B)
EDWARDS MILL
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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DOMINION PMA, L.P.
ADDRESSES
C/O DEPT.OF ADMINISTRATION
RALEIGH, NC 27603
4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
RALEIGH, NC 27607
3101 DURALEIGH ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27612
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N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WAKE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2402802 (U-2582B)
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JAMES 13. HUNI JR. 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. N.C. 27699-1548 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 20, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PAYMENT
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120 RECEIVED
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (SR 3009)
from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to Duraleigh Road (SR
1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-258213; State Project No. 8.2402802;
Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct the extension of Edwards Mill Road, a multi-lane facility on new location in
Wake County. The project is broken into two sections. Section A extends Edwards Mill
Road between Trinity Road (SR 1656) to the Wade Avenue interchange. Under Section
A, which has been constructed, the multi-lane facility is a five-lane shoulder section with
a partially completed interchange where the proposed extension crosses Wade Avenue.
The purpose of this application is to address impacts to Section B, which
specifically involves the extension of Edwards Mill Road from the Wade Avenue
interchange to Duraleigh Road. In addition, the portion of the compressed diamond
interchange at Wade Avenue that was not fully completed as part of Section A will be
built. Section B is on new location with a total length of 1.2 miles. A four-lane facility
divided by a 54-foot median was initially proposed for this project. To minimize the
amount of right-of-way required for this project and reduce impacts to waters of the U.S.
and Neuse River buffer, NCDOT has reduced the median width from 54 feet to a smaller,
variable width ranging from 24 to 30 feet. The median will be reduced to less than 24
feet at intersection and interchange approaches to provide appropriate turn lanes. A
median opening will be constructed at Reedy Creek Road (SR 1775) to accommodate
existing and planned development in the area. Impacts to the Armory Tributary to
Richland Creek (which is located north of Wade Avenue) were permitted and conducted
under Section A. Section B includes the paving of this area from the ramps north of'
Wade Avenue to the actual new construction of this section on new location.
The proposed extension of Edwards Mill Road will be a major link between
Wade Avenue and US 70. This extension will provide some relief to the congested Blue
Ridge Road corridor as well as provide land access to the area surrounded by I-40, Wade
Avenue, 1-440 that contains the Raleigh Entertainment Sports Arena south of Wade
Avenue and a state government complex north of Wade Avenue.
NEPA Documentation
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was approved by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) on November 15, 1994. The EA explains the purpose and need
for the project, provides a description of the project and characterizes the social,
economic, and environmental effects of the project. An extensive public and agency
coordination was initiated for this project. In addition to written requests for input from
appropriate agencies and governmental bodies, an informal citizen's information
workshop was held on December 8, 1992 to discuss the subject road extension.
Alternative alignments and cross sections were presented to the public for discussion. In
general, no alternative alignment was strongly favored over another. After the EA was
approved and circulated, an open house public hearing was held on January 17, 1995.
The hearing was well attended by citizens, City of Raleigh officials, and representatives
of the NCDOT. On June 1, 1995, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and
Final Section 4(f) evaluation was approved by the FHWA. Copies of the EA and FONSI
have been provided to the regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process.
Additional copies will be provided upon request.
Jurisdictional Status
Construction of the proposed project will necessitate impacts to waters of the
United States. Surface waters will be affected by stream relocation and placement of
culverts and pipes at stream crossings. Wetlands will be affected by the placement of fill,
excavation and mechanized clearing (Using Method III, which is 10 feet beyond
construction limits). The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has
provided guidance to differentiate between perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
stormwater channels. These guidelines are presented in Field Location of Streams,
Ditches, and Ponding (NCDENR, 1997). Wetland delineations were conducted using the
field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Jurisdictional stream determinations and
wetland delineations for Section B were conducted at the site by NCDOT Natural
Systems Specialist Chris Murray on April 16, 1999. Mr. John Hennessy (NCDWQ)
conducted a site visit on May 15, 2000. USACE field representative Eric Alsmeyer
conducted a site visit on July 12, 2000.
Project Let Schedule
For construction purposes, the construction of the project has been broken down
into two sections. Table 1 reflects the project breakdown, section termini, and project let
dates.
Table 1. Construction schedule for TIP No. U-2582 in Wake County.
Section Description Let Date
A Edwards Mill Road extension from Trinity Road to the Wade September 1995
Avenue interchange. (complete)
B Edwards Mill Road extension from south of Wade Avenue January 2001
interchange to Duraleigh Road.
Section B
There are a total of two jurisdictional sites in the project study area. Each site
contains impacts to a stream and a wetland. Impacts on jurisdictional areas of this section
consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre
permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing (Method III), 0.07 acre fill in
surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and 63 feet relocated channel.
Impacts to this section are presented in Table 2 and in the summary sheet (Sheet 6 of 8).
Table 2. Impacts to Waters of the U.S.
Site Station Type Fill, Excavation Fill in Existing Relocated
and Mechanized Surface Channel Channel
Clearing' in Wetlands Water Impacted
1 91+40 to 92+33 Perennial Stream 0.446 acre 0.05 acre 372 feet 63 feet
and Wetland
2 I 11+50 to 112+40 Perennial Stream 0.057 acre 0.02 acre 220 feet
and Wetland
TOTALS 0.503 acre 0.07 acre 592 feet 63 feet
Notes:
1. Mechanized Clearing utilizing Method III.
Site 1: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed perennial tributary to Richland Creek
(Note: the unnamed tributary is also known as Tysonville Tributary).
Two non-riverine wetland community types are located in the impact area. The
majority of wetland impacts are associated with a herbaceous wetland located in an open
cow pasture. The herbaceous wetland is degraded, as cow grazing and irregular mowing
have been observed during the site visits. A very small amount of wetland impacts are
restricted to a mixed hardwood wetland. Impacts associated with the wetland include
0.36 acre fill in wetland, 0.036 acre excavation in wetland and 0.05 acre permanent
impact due to mechanized clearing.
A double-barreled box culvert is proposed at the stream crossing. A sill will be
added to an inlet to direct low flow through one barrel. Impacts associated with the
stream include 0.05 acre fill in surface water, 372 linear feet existing channel impacted
and 63 linear feet relocated channel. This segment of relocated channel is too short to
create meanders. However, the base of the relocated channel will be constructed to
match the existing base to maintain existing depth of water. The banks of the relocated
channel will be revegetated, where feasible, with similar forest species that naturally
occur adjacent to the project site. Fish and aquatic invertebrates were observed in this
channel; however, this may be due to the proximity of a downstream pond rather than
regular water flow supporting aquatic life. The stream exhibits eroded banks (due to cow
activity) and a non-existent to very sparse streamside canopy.
Site 2: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed intermittent tributary to Richland Creek.
A non-riverine hardwood wetland community will be impacted at Site 2. Impacts
associated with the wetland include 0.04 acre fill in wetland, 0.007 acre excavation in
wetland and 0.01 acre permanent impact due to mechanized clearing. The wetland
exhibits marginal hydrology. Saturation was observed at 10 inches below the surface
during the wetland delineation. However, subsequent evaluations of the wetland
indicated that hydrology was not present within the upper 10 inches during the growing
season. A relocated stormwater channel will be excavated in the wetland.
A pipe is proposed at the stream crossing. Impacts associated with the
intermittent stream include 0.02 acre fill in surface water and 220 linear feet existing
channel impacted. The stream exhibits stable banks and a sparse streamside canopy.
Endangered Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of June 16, 1999, four federally
protected species are listed for Wake County. They include bale eagle (Haliaeetus
leucephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological
Conclusions of No Effect for the above mentioned species were initially resolved in the
EA. The Biological Conclusion for bald eagle was rendered based on lack of suitable
habitat. The Biological Conclusion for red-cockaded woodpecker, dwarf wedge mussel
and Michaux's sumac were based on field surveys of suitable habitat (in both the A and B
Sections) which revealed no individuals of these species in the project study area.
NCDOT Environmental Officer Tim Savidge has indicated that the Biological
Conclusion for dwarf wedge mussel remains valid; suitable habitat for this species is not
present in Section B. An updated survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted on August
16, 1999. No individuals of this species were identified within the project study area.
All of the Biological Conclusions remain valid and impacts to these species will not
occur from project construction.
Cultural Resources
A historical architectural survey was performed to identify properties within the
project study area listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). The Area of Potential Effect (APE) of the project was reviewed in the field on
January 28, 1993. No properties over fifty years old were found. In a letter dated
September 14, 1993, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concurred with the Division of Highways determination that no National Register listed
or eligible architectural properties are in the APE. Since there are no properties either
listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP in the APE, no further compliance with either
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or with Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 is required for historic structure.
An archaeological survey of the proposed construction area was conducted
between March 10 and March 18, 1993. The survey yielded three prehistoric and two
historic archaeological sites, which were located and recorded. The prehistoric sites are
lithic scatters with low information potential. The historic sites are a graphite mine and a
surface scatter of early twentieth century institutional materials. Both the historical sites
are considered to have low potential to yield important information about the history of
Wake County, and therefore are not historically or archaeologically significant. No
evidence was recovered which would justify inclusion in the NRHP of any site within the
project area. No further work was recommended for the five identified sites.
In a letter dated September 14, 1993, the SHPO concurred with the Division of
Highway's determination that none of the sites identified are eligible for inclusion in the
NRHP, and no additional archaeological investigation is warranted for the project. Since
there are no sites either listed in or eligible for the National Register, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required.
Environmental Commitments Pertinent to Section B (from the EA and FONSI)
The NCDOT will coordinate with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Division of Water Quality during the permit process to minimize impacts to the
jurisdictional wetland and stream (Site 1) located south of Macon Pond Road (SR
1667).
NCDOT has reduced impacts to waters of'the U.S. by reducing the median width,
perpendicular crossing of stream and wetland sites and shifting the alignment at
Site 1.
Neuse River Buffer Impacts
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has adopted rules
to protect a 50 foot wide riparian buffer along waterways in the Neuse River Basin. In
the Neuse River basin, the rules have been effective as temporary rules since July 22,
1997. The rules will be effective as permanent rules on August 1, 2000 pending review
by the North Carolina General Assembly. Sites 1 and 2 impact the Neuse River riparian
buffer. These sites are depicted on Sheets 4 of 8 and 6 of 8 on the attached permit
drawing package. Impacts at each site are presented in Table 3.
Table 3. Neuse River riparian buffer impacts.
Site Station Zone I Zone 2
1 91+40 to 92+33 0.14 acre 0.10 acre
2 111+50 to 112+40 0.24 acre 0.14 acre
TOTALS 0.38 acre 0.24 acre
The Neuse River basin rules state that diffuse flow from runoff shall be
maintained in the riparian buffer by dispersing concentrated flow and reestablishing
vegetation. Concentrated runoff from new ditches or manmade conveyances shall be
converted to diffuse flow before the runoff enters the riparian buffer. Concentrated
runoff at each site is addressed below:
Site 1
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged through a 24 inch
pipe into Class I rip rap. According to NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, this will reduce
velocities to a non-erosive rate. This area will have a velocity at around 3.0 feet/second
(fps) when leaving the rip rap pad. This velocity is within the acceptable velocities of 2.5
fps to 3.0 fps according to NCDENR regulations.
Site 2
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged from a 30 inch pipe
into a 3 foot base tail ditch with rip rap which then drains to a relocated 3 foot base ditch
storm water channel before it outfalls into the unnamed perennial tributary. The outlet
ditch for the 30 inch pipe will carry the water for the design event (10 year) at a velocity
of around 1.9 fps. This velocity is well below the acceptable velocities according to
NCDENR regulations.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
The USACE adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a
wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and
sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
biological, and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States. Mitigation of
wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding
impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time, and
compensating for impacts (40 CFR §1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and DOT Order 5660.1 A (Preservation of the Nations Wetlands), emphasize
protection of the functions and values provided by wetlands. These directives require
that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much as possible and all practicable
measures are taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to wetlands.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating reasonable and practicable design
features to avoid and minimize waters of the U.S. impacts, and to provide full
compensatory mitigation of remaining waters of the U.S. impacts, where practicable and
necessary. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning and EA/FONSI phases,
minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design.
Avoidance
All wetland and surface water areas not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Impacts to
waters of the United States were minimized during the preliminary designs by placing the
alignment in the most environmentally friendly area, resulting in the minimal amount of
wetland and stream impact for this project.
Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to
reduce the adverse impacts. Crossings are placed perpendicular to the stream channel to
minimize impacts. A segment of the Edwards Mill Road Extension near Macon Pond
Road (formerly called Forest View Drive) has been shifted approximately 100 feet to the
east to minimize impacts to a wetland at Site 1. As reported in the FONSI, the total
wetland area was estimated to be between 1.5 and 2.0 acres. The FONSI indicated
between 0.3 and 0.5 acre of the jurisdictional wetland would be impacted by the
previously recommended alignment. The wetland site was delineated after the FONSI
was approved, resulting in the eastward shift to the current proposed alignment.
In April 1999, NCDOT Natural Systems Unit personnel re-delineated the wetland
at the request of the Hydraulics Unit. The latest and final delineation reveals the
wetland boundary extends further to the east than indicated by the initial delineation.
Although jurisdictional wetland impacts will be incurred, shifting the alignment to the
west will result in greater impacts to the same wetland system. Shifting the alignment to
the east will result in rechanneling more linear feet of stream. Additional minimization
techniques were implemented as follows:
I . Slopes: In wetlands the side-slopes have been steepened to the extent
possible.
2. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and
erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
3. Ditching: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in
wetlands as much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent
wetlands.
4. Median Width: To minimize the amount of ROW required for the project,
the median width had been reduced to 24 feet at Sites 1 and 2. This has
resulted in a reduction of impacts to waters of the U.S. from project
construction.
Compensation
Mitigation is generally accomplished through a combination of methods designed
to replace wetland functions and values lost as a result of construction of the project.
Compensation may take the form of mitigation banking, contributions to wetland trust
funds, or replacing lost wetland functions and values on-site. Replacing lost wetland
functions and values may be accomplished through creating, restoring, enhancing, or
preserving similar functions and values in constructed or improved wetlands. When
practicable, replacement wetland standards are to provide new wetlands either preceding
the wetland losses or concurrently with the losses so that wetlands are functioning at all
times during the construction process.
Impacts on jurisdictional areas consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre
excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing
(Method III), 0.07 acre fill in surface water (stream). 592 feet existing channel filled, and
63 feet relocated channel. The project study area is located in Neuse River Subbasin
03-04-02 and Hydrologic Unit 03020201.
According to Eric Alsmeyer, the perennial stream at Site 1 will require mitigation
at a 1:1 ratio and the intermittent stream at Site 2 will not require mitigation. NCDOT
will provide mitigation for a total of 372 feet of stream impact for Site 1 at a 1:1 ratio.
NCDOT intends to utilize the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to provide
mitigation for stream loss at the project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay
$46,500 to the WRP (at $125 per foot of impact at a 1:1 ratio) for compensatory stream
mitigation.
A total of 0.446 acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 1 and 0.057
acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 2. NCDOT, through the planning and
permitting process, has significantly minimized impacts to wetlands. These efforts are
clearly documented throughout this permit application. Due to these minimization
efforts, compensatory wetland mitigation will not be proposed.
Neuse River Buffer Impact Mitigation
Road crossings that impact greater than 150 linear feet or 0.33 acre of riparian
buffer are allowable with buffer mitigation. Neuse River buffer impacts at Sites 1 and 2
exceed these thresholds; therefore, buffer impact mitigation will be required for this
project. As part of this permit application, NCDOT is requesting that NCDWQ complete
a "no practicable alternatives" determination. The NCDOT certifies that the criteria
documented in Sub-Item (8)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules (which find that there are
no practicable alternatives to the project) are met. Information supporting this
certification is summarized below:
• Several construction alternatives, a public transportation alternative, and the "no-
build" alternative were investigated during the planning process. These alternatives
are thoroughly addressed in the EA. The evaluation of the construction alternatives
included the investigation of which alternative minimized impacts to terrestrial
communities, ponds and wetlands.
Impacts to wetlands and surface waters were reduced by realigning the project
alignment at Site 1. Jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters were delineated here
in April 1999 (after the FONSI). Impacts to these sites were minimized by shifting
the proposed alignment to the east. The majority of buffer impacts to this area are in
a degraded herbaceous wetland.
• The proposed project has been reduced in size and redesigned to minimize impacts to
waters of the U.S. and Neuse River riparian buffer. This was accomplished by
reducing the median width to 24 feet at both Sites I and 2.
• Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters will be enforced
throughout the life of the project.
The required area of mitigation is determined by applying the following
mulitiplier to the impact area determined in Sub-item (3)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer
Rules:
• Impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 3: 0.38 acre x 3=1.14 acre
• Impacts to "Zone 2 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 1.5: 0.24 acre x 1.5=0.36
acre
NCDOT intends to utilize the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund (North Carolina
Wetland Restoration Program) to provide mitigation for Neuse River buffer impact at the
project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay $ 62,438 to the WRP (for 1.50 acre
at $41,625 per acre of impact) for compensatory riparian buffer mitigation.
Summary
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404
Nationwide Permit 14 for Sites 1 and 2 as required for the above-described activities. We
anticipate a Section 401 Water Quality Certification will apply to this project, and are
providing seven copies of the application to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. In addition, in
compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check for
$475.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401 permit application.
Thank you for you assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need
any additional information about this project, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919)
733-7844, Extension 304.
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Sincerely,

William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
WDG/cam
Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Dr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Planning and Programming
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E. Hydraulics
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Ms. Kathy Matthews, EPA
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. J. G. Nance, P.E. Division 5 Engineer
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DEM TD: CORPS AC'T'ION iD: TIP No. l1-2582D
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 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: NC Dept. of Transportation; Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Edwards Mill
Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) Interchange to Duraleigh
Road (SR 1664).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT Richland Creek (this unnamed
tributary is also known as Tysonville tributary) and an additional UT to
Richland Creek. RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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]
L 10!0! 0-1040
(IF DIFFERENT
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?
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8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): U-2582A (USACE Action ID No. 199500687 and DWQ No.
941093).
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:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.40 ac
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
EXCAVATION: 0.043 ac
OTHER: Mechanized Clearing of 0.06 ac
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.504 ac
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER:
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: X 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?
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): Construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (see cover
letter) using road construction equipment.
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of the extension of Edwards
Mill Road to provide a major link between US 70 and Wade Avenue as well
as provide relief to the congestd Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue
corridor.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Impacts to wetlands could not be avoided based on project
need and scope. Wetland impacts have been miminized by shifting the
alignment near Site 1, perpendicular crossing of waters of the U.S. and
reducing the ROW width to 24 feet in areas containing impacts to waters
of tha 77 _ S
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: The USFWS received and reviewed both the EA and FONSI.
No final comments concerning protected species were received by NCDOT.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: September 14, 1993
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 []
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? Residential, farm,
and commercial.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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.
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NAMES ADDRESSES
C/O DEPT.OF ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA RALEIGH, NC 27603
4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
REX HEALTHCARE, INC. RALEIGH, NC 27607
MARRIOT SENOIR 3101 DURALEIGH ROAD
LIVING SERVICES, INC. RALEIGH, NC 27612
DOMINION PMA,L.P. UNKNOWN
N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WAKE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2402802 (U-2582B)
EDWARDS MILL ROAD
EXTENSION
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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GOVERNOR SECRI; I ARY
July 20, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (SR 3009)
from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to Duraleigh Road (SR
1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-25828; State Project No. 8.2402802,
Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct the extension of Edwards Mill Road, a multi-lane facility on new location in
Wake County. The project is broken into two sections. Section A extends Edwards Mill
Road between Trinity Road (SR 1656) to the Wade Avenue interchange. Under Section
A, which has been constructed, the multi-lane facility is a five-lane shoulder section with
a partially completed interchange where the proposed extension crosses Wade Avenue.
The purpose of this application is to address impacts to Section B, which
specifically involves the extension of Edwards Mill Road from the Wade Avenue
interchange to Duraleigh Road. In addition, the portion of the compressed diamond
interchange at Wade Avenue that was not fully completed as part of Section A will be
built. Section B is on new location with a total length of 1.2 miles. A four-lane facility
divided by a 54-foot median was initially proposed for this project. To minimize the
amount of right-of-way required for this project and reduce impacts to waters of the U.S.
and Neuse River buffer, NCDOT has reduced the median width from 54 feet to a smaller,
variable width ranging from 24 to 30 feet. The median will be reduced to less than 24
feet at intersection and interchange approaches to provide appropriate turn lanes. A
median opening will be constructed at Reedy Creek Road (SR 1775) to accommodate
existing and planned development in the area. Impacts to the Armory Tributary to
Richland Creek (which is located north of Wade Avenue) were permitted and conducted
under Section A. Section B includes the paving of this area from the ramps north of
Wade Avenue to the actual new construction of this section on new location.
The proposed extension of Edwards Mill Road will be a major link between
Wade Avenue and US 70. This extension will provide some relief to the congested Blue
Ridge Road corridor as well as provide land access to the area surrounded by I-40, Wade
Avenue, I-440 that contains the Raleigh Entertainment Sports Arena south of Wade
Avenue and a state government complex north of Wade Avenue.
NEPA Documentation
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was approved by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) on November 15, 1994. The EA explains the purpose and need
for the project, provides a description of the project and characterizes the social,
economic, and environmental effects of the project. An extensive public and agency
coordination was initiated for this project. In addition to written requests for input from
appropriate agencies and governmental bodies, an informal citizen's information
workshop was held on December 8, 1992 to discuss the subject road extension.
Alternative alignments and cross sections were presented to the public for discussion. In
general, no alternative alignment was strongly favored over another. After the EA was
approved and circulated, an open house public hearing was held on January 17, 1995.
The hearing was well attended by citizens, City of Raleigh officials, and representatives
of the NCDOT. On June 1, 1995, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and
Final Section 4(f) evaluation was approved by the FHWA. Copies of the EA and FONSI
have been provided to the regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process.
Additional copies will be provided upon request.
Jurisdictional Status
Construction of the proposed project will necessitate impacts to waters of the
United States. Surface waters will be affected by stream relocation and placement of
culverts and pipes at stream crossings. Wetlands will be affected by the placement of fill,
excavation and mechanized clearing (Using Method III, which is 10 feet beyond
construction limits). The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has
provided guidance to differentiate between perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
stormwater channels. These guidelines are presented in Field Location of Streams,
Ditches, and Ponding (NCDENR, 1997). Wetland delineations were conducted using the
field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of'Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Jurisdictional stream determinations and
wetland delineations for Section B were conducted at the site by NCDOT Natural
Systems Specialist Chris Murray on April 16, 1999. Mr. John Hennessy (NCDWQ)
conducted a site visit on May 15, 2000. USACE field representative Eric Alsmeyer
conducted a site visit on July 12, 2000.
Project Let Schedule
For construction purposes, the construction of the project has been broken down
into two sections. "Fable I reflects the project breakdown, section termini, and project let
dates.
Table 1. Construction schedule for TIP No. U-2582 in Wake County.
Section Description Let Date
A Edwards Mill Road extension from Trinity Road to the Wade September 1995
Avenue interchange. (complete)
B Edwards Mill Road extension from south of Wade Avenue January 2001
interchange to Duraleigh Road.
Section B
There are a total of two jurisdictional sites in the project study area. Each site
contains impacts to a stream and a wetland. Impacts on jurisdictional areas of this section
consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre
permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing (Method III), 0.07 acre fill in
surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and 63 feet relocated channel.
Impacts to this section are presented in Table 2 and in the summary sheet (Sheet 6 of 8).
Table 2. Impacts to Waters of the U.S.
Site Station Type Fill, Excavation Fill in Existing Relocated
and Mechanized Surface Channel Channel
Clearing' in Wetlands Water Impacted
1 91+40 to 92+33 Perennial Stream 0.446 acre 0.05 acre 372 feet 63 feet
and Wetland
2 111 +50 to 112+40 Perennial Stream 0.057 acre 0.02 acre 220 feet
and Wetland
TOTALS 0.503 acre 0.07 acre 592 feet 63 feet
Notes:
1. Mechanized Clearing utilizing Method III.
Site 1: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed perennial tributary to Richland Creek
(Note: the unnamed tributary is also known as Tysonville Tributary).
Two non-riverine wetland community types are located in the impact area. The
majority of wetland impacts are associated with a herbaceous wetland located in an open
cow pasture. The herbaceous wetland is degraded, as cow grazing and irregular mowing
have been observed during the site visits. A very small amount of wetland impacts are
restricted to a mixed hardwood wetland. Impacts associated with the wetland include
0.36 acre fill in wetland, 0.036 acre excavation in wetland and 0.05 acre permanent
impact due to mechanized clearing.
A double-barreled box culvert is proposed at the stream crossing. A sill will be
added to an inlet to direct low flow through one barrel. Impacts associated with the
stream include 0.05 acre fill in surface water, 372 linear feet existing channel impacted
and 63 linear feet relocated channel. This segment of relocated channel is too short to
create meanders. However, the base of the relocated channel will be constructed to
match the existing base to maintain existing depth of water. The banks of the relocated
channel will be revegetated, where feasible, with similar forest species that naturally
occur adjacent to the project site. Fish and aquatic invertebrates were observed in this
channel; however, this may be due to the proximity of a downstream pond rather than
regular water flow supporting aquatic life. The stream exhibits eroded banks (due to cow
activity) and a non-existent to very sparse streamside canopy.
Site 2: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed intermittent tributary to Richland Creek.
A non-riverine hardwood wetland community will be impacted at Site 2. Impacts
associated with the wetland include 0.04 acre fill in wetland, 0.007 acre excavation in
wetland and 0.01 acre permanent impact due to mechanized clearing. The wetland
exhibits marginal hydrology. Saturation was observed at 10 inches below the surface
during the wetland delineation. However, subsequent evaluations of the wetland
indicated that hydrology was not present within the upper 10 inches during the growing
season. A relocated stormwater channel will be excavated in the wetland.
A pipe is proposed at the stream crossing. Impacts associated with the
intermittent stream include 0.02 acre fill in surface water and 220 linear feet existing
channel impacted. The stream exhibits stable banks and a sparse streamside canopy.
Endangered Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of June 16, 1999, four federally
protected species are listed for Wake County. They include bale eagle (Haliaeetus
leucephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), and Mich,=.ux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological
Conclusions of No Effect for the above mentioned species were initially resolved in the
EA. The Biological Conclusion for bald eagle was rendered based on lack of suitable
habitat. The Biological Conclusion for red-cockaded woodpecker, dwarf wedge mussel
and Michaux's sumac were based on field surveys of suitable habitat (in both the A and B
Sections) which revealed no individuals of these species in the project study area.
NCDOT Environmental Officer Tim Savidge has indicated that the Biological
Conclusion for dwarf wedge mussel remains valid; suitable habitat for this species is not
present in Section B. An updated survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted on August
16, 1999. No individuals of this species were identified within the project study area.
All of the Biological Conclusions remain valid and impacts to these species will not
occur from project construction.
Cultural Resources
A historical architectural survey was performed to identify properties within the
project study area listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). The Area of Potential Effect (APE) of the project was reviewed in the field on
January 28, 1993. No properties over fifty years old were found. In a letter dated
September 14, 1993, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concurred with the Division of Highways determination that no National Register listed
or eligible architectural properties are in the APE. Since there are no properties either
listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP in the APE, no further compliance with either
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or with Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 is required for historic structure.
An archaeological survey of the proposed construction area was conducted
between March 10 and March 18, 1993. The survey yielded three prehistoric and two
historic archaeological sites, which were located and recorded. The prehistoric sites are
lithic scatters with low information potential. The historic sites are a graphite mine and a
surface scatter of early twentieth century institutional materials. Both the historical sites
are considered to have low potential to yield important information about the history of
Wake County, and therefore are not historically or archaeologically significant. No
evidence was recovered which would justify inclusion in the NRHP of any site within the
project area. No further work was recommended for the five identified sites.
In a letter dated September 14, 1993, the SHPO concurred with the Division of
Highway's determination that none of the sites identified are eligible for inclusion in the
NRHP, and no additional archaeological investigation is warranted for the project. Since
there are no sites either listed in or eligible for the National Register, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required.
Environmental Commitments Pertinent to Section B (from the EA and FONSI)
The NCDOT will coordinate with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Division of Water Quality during the permit process to minimize impacts to the
jurisdictional wetland and stream (Site 1) located south of Macon Pond Road (SR
1667).
NCDOT has reduced impacts to waters of the US by reducing the median width,
perpendicular crossing of stream and wetland sites and shifting the alignment at
Site 1.
Neuse River Buffer Impacts
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has adopted rules
to protect a 50 foot wide riparian buffer along waterways in the Neuse River Basin. In
the Neuse River basin, the rules have been effective as temporary rules since July 22,
1997. The rules will be effective as permanent rules on August 1, 2000 pending review
by the North Carolina General Assembly. Sites 1 and 2 impact the Neuse River riparian
buffer. These sites are depicted on Sheets 4 of 8 and 6 of 8 on the attached permit
drawing package. Impacts at each site are presented in Table 3.
Table 3. Neuse River riparian buffer impacts.
Site Station Zone 1 Zone 2
1 91+40 to 92+33 0.14 acre 0.10 acre
2 111+50 to 112+40 0.24 acre 0.14 acre
TOTALS 0.38 acre 0.24 acre
The Neuse River basin rules state that diffuse flow from runoff shall be
maintained in the riparian buffer by dispersing concentrated flow and reestablishing
vegetation. Concentrated runoff from new ditches or manmade conveyances shall be
converted to diffuse flow before the runoff enters the riparian buffer. Concentrated
runoff at each site is addressed below:
Site 1
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged through a 24 inch
pipe into Class I rip rap. According to NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, this will reduce
velocities to a non-erosive rate. This area will have a velocity at around 3.0 feet/second
(fps) when leaving the rip rap pad. This velocity is within the acceptable velocities of 2.5
fps to 3.0 fps according to NCDENR regulations.
Site 2
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged from a 30 inch pipe
into a 3 foot base tail ditch with rip rap which then drains to a relocated 3 foot base ditch
storm water channel before it outfalls into the unnamed perennial tributary. The outlet
ditch for the 30 inch pipe will carry the water for the design event (10 year) at a velocity
of around 1.9 fps. This velocity is well below the acceptable velocities according to
NCDENR regulations.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
The USACE adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a
wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and
sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
biological, and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States. Mitigation of
wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding
impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time, and
compensating for impacts (40 CFR § 1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and DOT Order 5660.1 A (Preservation of the Nations Wetlands), emphasize
protection of the functions and values provided by wetlands. These directives require
that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much as possible and all practicable
measures are taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to wetlands.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating reasonable and practicable design
features to avoid and minimize waters ofthe U.S. impacts, and to provide full
compensatory mitigation of remaining waters of the U.S. impacts. where practicable and
necessary. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning and EA/FONSI phases;
minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design.
Avoidance
All wetland and surface water areas not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Impacts to
waters of the United States were minimized during the preliminary designs by placing the
alignment in the most environmentally friendly area, resulting in the minimal amount of
wetland and stream impact for this project.
Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to
reduce the adverse impacts. Crossings are placed perpendicular to the stream channel to
minimize impacts. A segment of the Edwards Mill Road Extension near Macon Pond
Road (formerly called Forest View Drive) has been shifted approximately 100 feet to the
east to minimize impacts to a wetland at Site 1. As reported in the FONSI, the total
wetland area was estimated to be between 1.5 and 2.0 acres. The FONSI indicated
between 0.3 and 0.5 acre of the jurisdictional wetland would be impacted by the
previously recommended alignment. The wetland site was delineated after the FONSI
was approved, resulting in the eastward shift to the current proposed alignment.
In April 1999, NCDOT Natural Systems Unit personnel re-delineated the wetland
at the request of the Hydraulics Unit. The latest and final delineation reveals the
wetland boundary extends further to the east than indicated by the initial delineation.
Although jurisdictional wetland impacts will be incurred, shifting the alignment to the
west will result in greater impacts to the same wetland system. Shifting the alignment to
the east will result in rechanneling more linear feet of stream. Additional minimization
techniques were implemented as follows:
Slopes: In wetlands the side-slopes have been steepened to the extent
possible.
Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and
erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
Ditching: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in
wetlands as much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent
wetlands.
4. Median Width: To minimize the amount of ROW required for the project,
the median width had been reduced to 24 feet at Sites I and 2. This has
resulted in a reduction of impacts to waters of the U.S. from project
construction.
Compensation
Mitigation is generally accomplished through a combination of methods designed
to replace wetland functions and values lost as a result of construction of the project.
Compensation may take the form of mitigation banking, contributions to wetland trust
funds, or replacing lost wetland functions and values on-site. Replacing lost wetland
functions and values may be accomplished through creating, restoring, enhancing, or
preserving similar functions and values in constructed or improved wetlands. When
practicable, replacement wetland standards are to provide new wetlands either preceding
the wetland losses or concurrently with the losses so that wetlands are functioning at all
times during the construction process.
Impacts on jurisdictional areas consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre
excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing
(Method III), 0.07 acre fill in surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and
63 feet relocated channel. The project study area is located in Neuse River Subbasin
03-04-02 and Hydrologic Unit 03020201.
According to Eric Alsmeyer, the perennial stream at Site 1 will require mitigation
at a 1:1 ratio and the intermittent stream at Site 2 will not require mitigation. NCDOT
will provide mitigation for a total of 372 feet of stream impact for Site 1 at a 1:1 ratio.
NCDOT intends to utilize the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to provide
mitigation for stream loss at the project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay
$46,500 to the WRP (at $125 per foot of impact at a 1:1 ratio) for compensatory stream
mitigation.
A total of 0.446 acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 1 and 0.057
acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 2. NCDOT, through the planning and
permitting process, has significantly minimized impacts to wetlands. These efforts are
clearly documented throughout this permit application. Due to these minimization
efforts, compensatory wetland mitigation will not be proposed.
Neuse River Buffer Impact Mitigation
Road crossings that impact greater than 150 linear feet or 0.33 acre of riparian
buffer are allowable with buffer mitigation. Neuse River buffer impacts at Sites 1 and 2
exceed these thresholds; therefore, buffer impact mitigation will be required for this
project. As part of this permit application, NCDOT is requesting that NCDWQ complete
a "no practicable alternatives" determination. The NCDOT certifies that the criteria
documented in Sub-Item (8)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules (which find that there are
no practicable alternatives to the project) are met. Information supporting this
certification is summarized below:
• Several construction alternatives, a public transportation alternative, and the "no-
build" alternative were investigated during the planning process. These alternatives
are thoroughly addressed in the EA. The evaluation of the construction alternatives
included the investigation of which alternative minimized impacts to terrestrial
communities, ponds and wetlands.
Impacts to wetlands and surface waters were reduced by realigning the project
alignment at Site 1. Jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters were delineated here
in April 1999 (after the FONSI). Impacts to these sites were minimized by shifting
the proposed alignment to the east. The majority of buffer impacts to this area are in
a degraded herbaceous wetland.
• The proposed project has been reduced in size and redesigned to minimize impacts to
waters of the U.S. and Neuse River riparian buffer. This was accomplished by
reducing the median width to 24 feet at both Sites 1 and 2.
• Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters will be enforced
throughout the life of the project.
The required area of mitigation is determined by applying the following
mulitiplier to the impact area determined in Sub-item (3)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer
Rules:
• Impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 3: 0.38 acre x 3=1.14 acre
• Impacts to Zone 2 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 1.5: 0.24 acre x 1.5=0.36
acre
NCDOT intends to utilize the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund (North Carolina
Wetland Restoration Program) to provide mitigation for Neuse River buffer impact at the
project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay $ 62,438 to the WRP (for 1.50 acre
at $41,625 per acre of impact) for compensatory riparian buffer mitigation.
Summary
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404
Nationwide Permit 14 for Sites 1 and 2 as required for the above-described activities. We
anticipate a Section 401 Water Quality Certification will apply to this project, and are
providing seven copies of the application to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. In addition, in
compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check for
$475.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401 permit application.
Thank you for you assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need
any additional information about this project, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919)
733-7844, Extension 304.
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Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
WDG/cam
Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Dr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Planning and Programming
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E. Hydraulics
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Ms. Kathy Matthews, EPA
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. J. G. Nance, P.E. Division 5 Engineer
001128
DEMI ID: CORPS ACTION 1D: 'I'II' No. U-258213
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE: NATIONWIDE I'ERMiT 11 ) : 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: NC Dept. of Transportation; Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME.
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
410`J7-17140
(IF DIFFERENT
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Edwards Mill
Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) Interchange to Duraleigh
Road (SR 1664).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT Richland Creek (this unnamed
tributary is also known as Tysonville tributary) and an additional UT to
Richland Creek. RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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?
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8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): U-2582A (USACE Action ID No. 199500687 and DWQ No.
941093).
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:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.40 ac
EXCAVATION: 0.043 ac
FLOODING: OTHER: Mechanized Clearing of 0.06 ac
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.504 ac
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER:
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: X 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?
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): Construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (see cover
letter) using road construction equipment.
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of the extension of Edwards
Mill Road to provide a major link between US 70 and Wade Avenue as well
as provide relief to the congestd Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue
corridor.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Impacts to wetlands could not be avoided based on project
need and scope. Wetland impacts have been miminized by shifting the
alignment near Site 1, perpendicular crossing of waters of the U.S. and
reducing the ROW width to 24 feet in areas containing impacts to waters
of +-In= T7 Q
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: The USFWS received and reviewed both the EA and FONSI.
No final comments concerning protected species were received by NCDOT.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: September 14, 1993
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 [ I
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [X] 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? Residential, farm,
and commercial.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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.
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NAMES ADDRESSES
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
REX HEALTHCARE, INC.
MARRIOT SENOIR
LIVING SERVICES, INC.
DOMINION PMA, L.P.
C/O DEPT.OF ADMINISTRA'T'ION
RALEIGH, NC 27603
4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
RALEIGH, NC 27607
3101 DURALEIGH ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27612
UNKNOWN
N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WAKE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2402802 (U-2582B)
EDWARDS MILL ROAD
EXTENSION
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STATE or NORTH CAROLINA
001128
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES 13. HUNT JR. 1548 MAIL SFRVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1548 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 20, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ???,,, ,
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road 1 Y N 11J r
Suite 120 RECEIVED
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (SR 3009)
from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to Duraleigh Road (SR
1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-258213; State Project No. 8.2402802;
Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct the extension of Edwards Mill Road, a multi-lane facility on new location in
Wake County. The project is broken into two sections. Section A extends Edwards Mill
Road between Trinity Road (SR 1656) to the Wade Avenue interchange. Under Section
A, which has been constructed, the multi-lane facility is a five-lane shoulder section with
a partially completed interchange where the proposed extension crosses Wade Avenue.
The purpose of this application is to address impacts to Section B, which
specifically involves the extension of Edwards Mill Road from the Wade Avenue
interchange to Duraleigh Road. In addition, the portion of the compressed diamond
interchange at Wade Avenue that was not fully completed as part of Section A will be
built. Section B is on new location with a total length of 1.2 miles. A four-lane facility
divided by a 54-foot median was initially proposed for this project. To minimize the
amount of right-of-way required for this project and reduce impacts to waters of the U.S.
and Neuse River buffer, NCDOT has reduced the median width from 54 feet to a smaller,
variable width ranging from 24 to 30 feet. The median will be reduced to less than 24
feet at intersection and interchange approaches to provide appropriate turn lanes. A
median opening will be constructed at Reedy Creek Road (SR 1775) to accommodate
existing and planned development in the area. Impacts to the Armory Tributary to
Richland Creek (which is located north of Wade Avenue) were permitted and conducted
under Section A. Section B includes the paving of this area from the ramps north of
Wade Avenue to the actual new construction of this section on new location.
The proposed extension of Edwards Mill Road will be a major link between
Wade Avenue and US 70. This extension will provide some relief to the congested Blue
Ridge Road corridor as well as provide land access to the area surrounded by 1-40, Wade
Avenue, I-440 that contains the Raleigh Entertainment Sports Arena south of Wade
Avenue and a state government complex north of Wade Avenue.
NEPA Documentation
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was approved by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) on November 15, 1994. The EA explains the purpose and need
for the project, provides a description of the project and characterizes the social,
economic, and environmental effects of the project. An extensive public and agency
coordination was initiated for this project. In addition to written requests for input from
appropriate agencies and governmental bodies, an informal citizen's information
workshop was held on December 8, 1992 to discuss the subject road extension.
Alternative alignments and cross sections were ,presented to the public for discussion. In
general, no alternative alignment was strongly favored over another. After the EA was
approved and circulated, an open house public hearing was held on January 17, 1995.
The hearing was well attended by citizens, City of Raleigh officials, and representatives
of the NCDOT. On June 1, 1995, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and
Final Section 4(f) evaluation was approved by the FHWA. Copies of the EA and FONSI
have been provided to the regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process.
Additional copies will be provided upon request.
Jurisdictional Status
Construction of the proposed project will necessitate impacts to waters of the
United States. Surface waters will be affected by stream relocation and placement of
culverts and pipes at stream crossings. Wetlands will be affected by the placement of fill,
excavation and mechanized clearing (Using Method III, which is 10 feet beyond
construction limits). The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has
provided guidance to differentiate between perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
stormwater channels. These guidelines are presented in Field Location of Streams,
Ditches, and Ponding (NCDENR, 1997). Wetland delineations were conducted using the
field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Jurisdictional stream determinations and
wetland delineations for Section B were conducted at the site by NCDOT Natural
Systems Specialist Chris Murray on April 16, 1999. Mr. John Hennessy (NCDWQ)
conducted a site visit on May 15, 2000. USACE field representative Eric Alsmeyer
conducted a site visit on July 12, 2000.
Project Let Schedule
For construction purposes, the construction of the project has been broken down
into two sections. Table 1 reflects the project breakdown, section termini, and project let
dates.
Fable 1. Construction schedule for TIP No. U-2582 in Wake County.
Section Description Let Date
A Edwards Mill Road extension from Trinity Road to the Wade September 1995
Avenue interchange. (complete)
B Edwards Mill Road extension from south of Wade Avenue January 2001
interchange to Duraleigh Road.
Section B
There are a total of two jurisdictional sites in the project study area. Each site
contains impacts to a stream and a wetland. Impacts on jurisdictional areas of this section
consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre
permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing (Method III), 0.07 acre fill in
surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and 63 feet relocated channel.
Impacts to this section are presented in Table 2 and in the summary sheet (Sheet 6 of 8).
Table 2. Impacts to Waters of the U.S.
Site Station Type Fill, Excavation Fill in Existing Relocated
and Mechanized Surface Channel Channel
Clearing' in Wetlands Water impacted
1 91+40 to 92+33 Perennial Stream 0.446 acre 0.05 acre 372 feet 63 feet
and Wetland
2 111+50 to 112+40 Perennial Stream 0.057 acre 0.02 acre 220 feet
and Wetland
TOTALS 0.503 acre 0.07 acre 592 feet 63 feet
Notes:
1. Mechanized Clearing utilizing Method III.
Site 1: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed perennial tributary to Richland Creek
(Note: the unnamed tributary is also known as Tysonville Tributary).
Two non-riverine wetland community types are located in the impact area. The
majority of wetland impacts are associated with a herbaceous wetland located in an open
cow pasture. The herbaceous wetland is degraded, as cow grazing and irregular mowing
have been observed during the site visits. A very small amount of wetland impacts are
restricted to a mixed hardwood wetland. Impacts associated with the wetland include
0.36 acre fill in wetland, 0.036 acre excavation in wetland and 0.05 acre permanent
impact due to mechanized clearing.
A double-barreled box culvert is proposed at the stream crossing. A sill will be
added to an inlet to direct low flow through one barrel. Impacts associated with the
stream include 0.05 acre fill in surface water, 372 linear feet existing channel impacted
and 63 linear feet relocated channel. This segment of relocated channel is too short to
create meanders. However, the base of the relocated channel will be constructed to
match the existing base to maintain existing depth of water. The banks of the relocated
channel will be revegetated, where feasible, with similar forest species that naturally
occur adjacent to the project site. Fish and aquatic invertebrates were observed in this
channel; however, this may be due to the proximity of a downstream pond rather than
regular water flow supporting aquatic life. The stream exhibits eroded banks (due to cow
activity) and a non-existent to very sparse streamside canopy.
Site 2: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed intermittent tributary to Richland Creek.
A non-riverine hardwood wetland community will be impacted at Site 2. Impacts
associated with the wetland include 0.04 acre fill in wetland. 0.007 acre excavation in
wetland and 0.01 acre permanent impact due to mechanized clearing. The wetland
exhibits marginal hydrology. Saturation was observed at 10 inches below the surface
during the wetland delineation. However, subsequent evaluations of the wetland
indicated that hydrology was not present within the upper 10 inches during the growing
season. A relocated stormwater channel will be excavated in the wetland.
A pipe is proposed at the stream crossing. Impacts associated with the
intermittent stream include 0.02 acre fill in surface water and 220 linear feet existing
channel impacted. The stream exhibits stable banks and a sparse streamside canopy.
Endangered Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of June 16, 1999, four federally
protected species are listed for Wake County. They include bale eagle (Haliaeetus
leucephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological
Conclusions of No Effect for the above mentioned species were initially resolved in the
EA. The Biological Conclusion for bald eagle was rendered based on lack of suitable
habitat. The Biological Conclusion for red-cockaded woodpecker, dwarf wedge mussel
and Michaux's sumac were based on field surveys of suitable habitat (in both the A and B
Sections) which revealed no individuals of these species in the project study area.
NCDOT Environmental Officer Tim Savidge has indicated that the Biological
Conclusion for dwarf wedge mussel remains valid; suitable habitat for this species is not
present in Section B. An updated survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted on August
16, 1999. No individuals of this species were identified within the project study area.
All of the Biological Conclusions remain valid and impacts to these species will not
occur from project construction.
Cultural Resources
A historical architectural survey was performed to identify properties within the
project study area listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). The Area of Potential Effect (APE) of the project was reviewed in the field on
January 28. 1993. No properties over fifty years old were found. In a letter dated
September 14, 1993, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concurred with the Division of Highways determination that no National Register listed
or eligible architectural properties are in the APE. Since there are no properties either
listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP in the APE, no further compliance with either
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or with Section 4(t) of the
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 is required for historic structure.
An archaeological survey of the proposed construction area was conducted
between March 10 and March 18, 1993. The survey yielded three prehistoric and two
historic archaeological sites, which were located and recorded. The prehistoric sites are
lithic scatters with low information potential. The historic sites are a graphite mine and a
surface scatter of early twentieth century institutional materials. Both the historical sites
are considered to have low potential to yield important information about the history of
Wake County, and therefore are not historically or archaeologically significant. No
evidence was recovered which would justify inclusion in the NRHP of any site within the
project area. No further work was recommended for the five identified sites.
In a letter dated September 14, 1993, the SHPO concurred with the Division of
Highway's determination that none of the sites identified are eligible for inclusion in the
NRHP, and no additional archaeological investigation is warranted for the project. Since
there are no sites either listed in or eligible for the National Register, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required.
Environmental Commitments Pertinent to Section B (from the EA and FONSI)
The NCDOT will coordinate with the tJ. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Division of Water Quality during the permit process to minimize impacts to the
jurisdictional wetland and stream (Site 1) located south of Macon Pond Road (SR
1667).
NCDOT has reduced impacts to waters of the U.S. by reducing the median width,
perpendicular crossing of stream and wetland sites and shifting the alignment at
Site 1.
Neuse River Buffer Impacts
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has adopted rules
to protect a 50 foot wide riparian buffer along waterways in the Neuse River Basin. In
the Neuse River basin, the rules have been effective as temporary rules since July 22,
1997. The rules will be effective as permanent rules on August 1, 2000 pending review
by the North Carolina General Assembly. Sites 1 and 2 impact the Neuse River riparian
buffer. These sites are depicted on Sheets 4 of 8 and 6 of 8 on the attached permit
drawing package. Impacts at each site are presented in Table 3.
Table 3. Neuse River riparian buffer impacts.
Site Station Zone 1 Zone 2
1 91+40 to 92+33 0.14 acre 0.10 acre
2 111+50 to 112+40 0.24 acre 0.14 acre
TOTALS 0.38 acre 0.24 acre
The Neuse River basin rules state that diffuse flow from runoff shall be
maintained in the riparian buffer by dispersing concentrated flow and reestablishing
vegetation. Concentrated runoff from new ditches or manmade conveyances shall be
converted to diffuse flow before the runoff enters the riparian buffer. Concentrated
runoff at each site is addressed below:
Site 1
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged through a 24 inch
pipe into Class I rip rap. According to NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, this will reduce
velocities to a non-erosive rate. This area will have a velocity at around 3.0 feet/second
(fps) when leaving the rip rap pad. This velocity is within the acceptable velocities of 2.5
fps to 3.0 fps according to NCDENR regulations.
Site 2
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged from a 30 inch pipe
into a 3 foot base tail ditch with rip rap which then drains to a relocated 3 foot base ditch
storm water channel before it outfalls into the unnamed perennial tributary. The outlet
ditch for the 30 inch pipe will carry the water for the design event (10 year) at a velocity
of around 1.9 fps. This velocity is well below the acceptable velocities according to
NCDENR regulations.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
The USACE adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a
wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and
sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
biological, and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States. Mitigation of
wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding
impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time, and
compensating for impacts (40 CFR § 1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and DOT Order 5660.1 A (Preservation of the Nations Wetlands), emphasize
protection of the functions and values provided by wetlands. These directives require
that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much as possible and all practicable
measures are taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to wetlands.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating reasonable and practicable design
features to avoid and minimize waters of the U.S. impacts, and to provide full
compensatory mitigation of remaining waters of the U.S. impacts, where practicable and
necessary. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning and EA/FONSI phases,
minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design.
Avoidance
All wetland and surface water areas not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Impacts to
waters of the United States were minimized during the preliminary designs by placing the
alignment in the most environmentally friendly area, resulting in the minimal amount of
wetland and stream impact for this project.
Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to
reduce the adverse impacts. Crossings are placed perpendicular to the stream channel to
minimize impacts. A segment of the Edwards Mill Road Extension near Macon Pond
Road (formerly called Forest View Drive) has been shifted approximately 100 feet to the
east to minimize impacts to a wetland at Site 1. As reported in the FONSI, the total
wetland area was estimated to be between 1.5 and 2.0 acres. The FONSI indicated
between 0.3 and 0.5 acre of the jurisdictional wetland would be impacted by the
previously recommended alignment. The wetland site was delineated after the FONSI
was approved, resulting in the eastward shift to the current proposed alignment.
In April 1999, NCDOT Natural Systems Unit personnel re-delineated the wetland
at the request of the Hydraulics Unit. The latest and final delineation reveals the
wetland boundary extends further to the east than indicated by the initial delineation.
Although jurisdictional wetland impacts will be incurred, shifting the alignment to the
west will result in greater impacts to the same wetland system. Shifting the alignment to
the east will result in rechanneling more linear feet of stream. Additional minimization
techniques were implemented as follows:
1. Slopes: In wetlands the side-slopes have been steepened to the extent
possible.
2. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and
erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
3. Ditching: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in
wetlands as much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent
wetlands.
4. Median Width: To minimize the amount of ROW required for the project,
the median width had been reduced to 24 feet at Sites 1 and 2. This has
resulted in a reduction of impacts to waters of the U.S. from project
construction.
Compensation
Mitigation is generally accomplished through a combination of methods designed
to replace wetland functions and values lost as a result of construction of the project.
Compensation may take the form of mitigation banking, contributions to wetland trust
funds, or replacing lost wetland functions and values on-site. Replacing lost wetland
functions and values may be accomplished through creating, restoring, enhancing, or
preserving similar functions and values in constructed or improved wetlands. When
practicable, replacement wetland standards are to provide new wetlands either preceding
the wetland losses or concurrently with the losses so that wetlands are functioning at all
times during the construction process.
Impacts on jurisdictional areas consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre
excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing
(Method III), 0.07 acre fill in surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and
63 feet relocated channel. The project study area is located in Neuse River Subbasin
03-04-02 and Hydrologic Unit 03020201.
According to Eric Alsmeyer, the perennial stream at Site I will require mitigation
at a 1:1 ratio and the intermittent stream at Site 2 will not require mitigation. NCDOT
will provide mitigation for a total of 372 feet of stream impact for Site 1 at a 1:I ratio.
NCDOT intends to utilize the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to provide
mitigation for stream loss at the project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay
$46,500 to the WRP (at $125 per foot of impact at a 1:1 ratio) for compensatory stream
mitigation.
A total of 0.446 acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 1 and 0.057
acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 2. NCDOT, through the planning and
permitting process, has significantly minimized impacts to wetlands. These efforts are
clearly documented throughout this permit application. Due to these minimization
efforts, compensatory wetland mitigation will not be proposed.
Neuse River Buffer Impact Mitigation
Road crossings that impact greater than 150 linear feet or 0.33 acre of riparian
buffer are allowable with buffer mitigation. Neuse River buffer impacts at Sites 1 and 2
exceed these thresholds; therefore, buffer impact mitigation will be required for this
project. As part of this permit application, NCDOT is requesting that NCDWQ complete
a "no practicable alternatives" determination. The NCDOT certifies that the criteria
documented in Sub-Item (8)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules (which find that there are
no practicable alternatives to the project) are met. Information supporting this
certification is summarized below:
• Several construction alternatives, a public transportation alternative, and the "no-
build" alternative were investigated during the planning process. These alternatives
are thoroughly addressed in the EA. The evaluation of the construction alternatives
included the investigation of which alternative minimized impacts to terrestrial
communities, ponds and wetlands.
Impacts to wetlands and surface waters were reduced by realigning the project
alignment at Site 1. Jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters were delineated here
in April 1999 (after the FONSI). Impacts to these sites were minimized by shifting
the proposed alignment to the east. The majority of buffer impacts to this area are in
a degraded herbaceous wetland.
• The proposed project has been reduced in size and redesigned to minimize impacts to
waters of the U.S. and Neuse River riparian buffer. This was accomplished by
reducing the median width to 24 feet at both Sites l and 2.
• Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters will be enforced
throughout the life of the project.
The required area of mitigation is determined by applying the following
mulitiplier to the impact area determined in Sub-item (3)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer
Rules:
• Impacts to Zone l of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 3: 0.38 acre x 3=1.14 acre
• Impacts to Zone 2 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 1.5: 0.24 acre x 1.5=0.36
acre
NCDOT intends to utilize the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund (North Carolina
Wetland Restoration Program) to provide mitigation for Neuse River buffer impact at the
project. If this is accepted. NCDOT proposes to pay $ 62,438 to the WRP (for 1.50 acre
at $41,625 per acre of impact) for compensatory riparian buffer mitigation.
Summary
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404
Nationwide Permit 14 for Sites 1 and 2 as required for the above-described activities. We
anticipate a F -tion 401 Water Quality Certification will apply to this project, and are
providing se _n copies of the application to the North Carolina Department of
Environmer and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. In addition, in
compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check for
$475.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401 permit application.
Thank you for you assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need
any additional information about this project, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919)
733-7844, Extension 304.
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Sincerely,

William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
WDG/cam
Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Dr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Planning and Programming
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E. Hydraulics
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Ms. Kathy Matthews, EPA
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. J. G. Nance, P.E. Division 5 Engineer
001128
D E M,, ID:
CORPS ACTION ID: T-P No. 11-256213
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 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: NC Dept. of Transportation; Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
27699-1548
(IF DIFFERENT
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Edwards Mill
Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) Interchange to Duraleigh
Road (SR 1664).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT Richland Creek (this unnamed
tributary is also known as Tysonville tributary) and an additional UT to
Richland Creek. RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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?
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8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): U-2582A (USACE Action ID No. 199500687 and DWQ No.
941093).
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:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.40 ac
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
EXCAVATION: 0.043 ac
OTHER: Mechanized Clearing of 0.06 ac
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.504 ac
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER:
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
FT
FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: X 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?
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): Construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (see cover
letter) using road construction equipment.
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of the extension of Edwards
Mill Road to provide a major link between US 70 and Wade Avenue as well
as provide relief to the congestd Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue
corridor.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Impacts to wetlands could not be avoided based on project
need and scope. Wetland impacts have been miminized by shifting the
alignment near Site 1, perpendicular crossing of waters of the U.S. and
reducing the ROW width to 24 feet in areas containing impacts to waters
cif +--ha i7 S
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: The USFWS received and reviewed both the EA and FONSI.
No final comments concerning protected species were received by NCDOT.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: September 14, 1993
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 []
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? Residential, farm,
and commercial.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
REX HEALTHCARE, INC.
MARRIOT SENOIR
LIVING SERVICES, INC.
DOMINION PMA, L.P.
C/O DEPT.OF ADMINISTRA'T'ION
RALEIGH, NC 27603
4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
RALEIGH, NC 27607
3101 DURALEIGH ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27612
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N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WAKE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2402802 (U-2582B)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MES B. f IUNTJR. 1548 MAIL. SERVICE, CENTER. RALEIGH. N.C. 27699-1548 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 20, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road PAYMENT
Suite 120 RECEIVED
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Proposed construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (SR 3009)
from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to Duraleigh Road (SR
1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-258213; State Project No. 8.2402802;
Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to
construct the extension of Edwards Mill Road, a multi-lane facility on new location in
Wake County. The project is broken into two sections. Section .A extends Edwards Mill
Road between Trinity Road (SR 1656) to the Wade Avenue interchange. Under Section
A, which has been constructed, the multi-lane facility is a five-lane shoulder section with
a partially completed interchange where the proposed extension crosses Wade Avenue.
The purpose of this application is to address impacts to Section B, which
specifically involves the extension of Edwards Mill Road from the Wade Avenue
interchange to Duraleigh Road. In addition, the portion of the compressed diamond
interchange at Wade Avenue that was not fully completed as part of Section A will be
built. Section B is on new location with a total length of 1.2 miles. A four-lane facility
divided by a 54-foot median was initially proposed for this project. To minimize the
amount of right-of-way required for this project and reduce impacts to waters of the U.S.
and Neuse River buffer, NCDOT has reduced the median width from 54 feet to a smaller,
variable width ranging from 24 to 30 feet. The median will be reduced to less than 24
feet at intersection and interchange approaches to provide appropriate turn lanes. A
median opening will be constructed at Reedy Creek Road (SR 1775) to accommodate
existing and planned development in the area. Impacts to the Armory Tributary to
Richland Creek (which is located north of Wade Avenue) were permitted and conducted
under Section A. Section B includes the paving of this area from the ramps north of
Wade Avenue to the actual new construction of this section on new location.
The proposed extension of Edwards Mill Road will be a major link between
Wade Avenue and US 70. This extension will provide some relief to the congested Blue
Ridge Road corridor as well as provide land access to the area surrounded by 1-40, Wade
Avenue, 1-440 that contains the Raleigh Entertainment Sports Arena south of Wade
Avenue and a state government complex north of Wade Avenue.
NEPA Documentation
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was approved by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) on November 15, 1994. The EA explains the purpose and need
for the project, provides a description of the project and characterizes the social,
economic, and environmental effects of the project. An extensive public and agency
coordination was initiated for this project. In addition to written requests for input from
appropriate agencies and governmental bodies, an informal citizen's information
workshop was held on December 8, 1992 to discuss the subject road extension.
Alternative alignments and cross sections were presented to the public for discussion. In
general, no alternative alignment was strongly favored over another. After the EA was
approved and circulated, an open house public hearing was held on January 17, 1995.
The hearing was well attended by citizens, City of Raleigh officials, and representatives
of the NCDOT. On June 1, 1995, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and
Final Section 4(f) evaluation was approved by the FHWA. Copies of the EA and FONSI
have been provided to the regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process.
Additional copies will be provided upon request.
Jurisdictional Status
Construction of the proposed project will necessitate impacts to waters of the
United States. Surface waters will be affected by stream relocation and placement of
culverts and pipes at stream crossings. Wetlands will be affected by the placement of fill,
excavation and mechanized clearing (Using Method III, which is 10 feet beyond
construction limits). The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has
provided guidance to differentiate between perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
stormwater channels. These guidelines are presented in Field Location of Streams,
Ditches, and Ponding (NCDENR, 1997). Wetland delineations were conducted using the
field delineation method outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Jurisdictional stream determinations and
wetland delineations for Section B were conducted at the site by NCDOT Natural
Systems Specialist Chris Murray on April 16, 1999. Mr. John Hennessy (NCDWQ)
conducted a site visit on May 15, 2000. USACE field representative Eric Alsmeyer
conducted a site visit on July 12, 2000.
Project Let Schedule
For construction purposes, the construction of the project has been broken down
into two sections. Table 1 reflects the project breakdown, section termini, and project let
dates.
Table 1. Construction schedule for TIP No. U-2582 in Wake County
Section Description Let Date
A Edwards Mill Road extension from Trinity Road to the Wade September 1995
Avenue interchange. (complete)
B Edwards Mill Road extension from south of Wade Avenue January 2001
interchange to Duraleigh Road.
Section B
There are a total of two jurisdictional sites in the project study area. Each site
contains impacts to a stream and a wetland. Impacts on jurisdictional areas of this section
consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre
permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing (Method III), 0.07 acre fill in
surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and 63 feet relocated channel.
Impacts to this section are presented in Table 2 and in the summary sheet (Sheet 6 of 8).
Table 2. Impacts to Waters of the U.S.
Site Station Type Fill, Excavation Fill in Existing Relocated
and Mechanized Surface Channel Channel
Clearing' in Wetlands Water Impacted
1 91+40 to 92+33 Perennial Stream 0.446 acre 0.05 acre 372 feet 63 feet
and Wetland
2 I 1 1+50 to 112+40 Perennial Stream 0.057 acre 0.02 acre 220 feet
and Wetland
TOTALS 0.503 acre 0.07 acre 592 feet 63 feet
Notes:
1. Mechanized Clearing utilizing Method 111.
Site 1: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed perennial tributary to Richland Creek
(Note: the unnamed tributary is also known as Tysonville Tributary).
Two non-riverine wetland community types are located in the impact area. The
majority of wetland impacts are associated with a herbaceous wetland located in an open
cow pasture. The herbaceous wetland is degraded, as cow grazing and irregular mowing
have been observed during the site visits. A very small amount of wetland impacts are
restricted to a mixed hardwood wetland. Impacts associated with the wetland include
0.36 acre fill in wetland, 0.036 acre excavation in wetland and 0.05 acre permanent
impact due to mechanized clearing.
A double-barreled box culvert is proposed at the stream crossing. A sill will be
added to an inlet to direct low flow through one barrel. Impacts associated with the
stream include 0.05 acre fill in surface water, 372 linear feet existing channel impacted
and 63 linear feet relocated channel. This segment of relocated channel is too short to
create meanders. However, the base of the relocated channel will be constructed to
match the existing base to maintain existing depth of water. The banks of the relocated
channel will be revegetated, where feasible, with similar forest species that naturally
occur adjacent to the project site. Fish and aquatic invertebrates were observed in this
channel; however, this may be due to the proximity of a downstream pond rather than
regular water flow supporting aquatic life. The stream exhibits eroded banks (due to cow
activity) and a non-existent to very sparse streamside canopy.
Site 2: Impacts to a wetland and an unnamed intermittent tributary to Richland Creek.
A non-riverine hardwood wetland community will be impacted at Site 2. Impacts
associated with the wetland include 0.04 acre fill in wetland, 0.007 acre excavation in
wetland and 0.01 acre permanent impact due to mechanized clearing. The wetland
exhibits marginal hydrology. Saturation was observed at 10 inches below the surface
during the wetland delineation. However, subsequent evaluations of the wetland
indicated that hydrology was not present within the upper 10 inches during the growing
season. A relocated stormwater channel will be excavated in the wetland.
A pipe is proposed at the stream crossing. Impacts associated with the
intermittent stream include 0.02 acre fill in surface water and 220 linear feet existing
channel impacted. The stream exhibits stable banks and a sparse streamside canopy.
Endangered Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened,
Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section
7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of June 16, 1999, four federally
protected species are listed for Wake County. They include bale eagle (Haliaeetus
leucephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Biological
Conclusions of No Effect for the above mentioned species were initially resolved in the
EA. The Biological Conclusion for bald eagle was rendered based on lack of suitable
habitat. The Biological Conclusion for red-cockaded woodpecker, dwarf wedge mussel
and Michaux's sumac were based on field surveys of suitable habitat (in both the A and B
Sections) which revealed no individuals of these species in the project study area.
NCDOT Environmental Officer Tim Savidge has indicated that the Biological
Conclusion for dwarf wedge mussel remains valid; suitable habitat for this species is not
present in Section B. An updated survey for Michaux's sumac was conducted on August
16, 1999. No individuals of this species were identified within the project study area.
All of the Biological Conclusions remain valid and impacts to these species will not
occur from project construction.
Cultural Resources
A historical architectural survey was performed to identify properties within the
project study area listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). The Area of Potential Effect (APE,) of the project was reviewed in the field on
January 28, 1993. No properties over fifty years old were found. In a letter dated
September 14, 1993, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concurred with the Division of Highways determination that no National Register listed
or eligible architectural properties are in the APE. Since there are no properties either
listed in or eligible for listing in the NRI-IP in the APE„ no further compliance with either
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or with Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 is required for historic structure.
An archaeological survey of the proposed construction area was conducted
between March 10 and March 18, 19931. The survey yielded three prehistoric and two
historic archaeological sites, which were located and recorded. The prehistoric sites are
lithic scatters with low information potential. The historic sites are a graphite mine and a
surface scatter of early twentieth century institutional materials. Both the historical sites
are considered to have low potential to yield important information about the history of'
Wake County, and therefore are not historically or archaeologically significant. No
evidence was recovered which would justify inclusion in the NRHP of any site within the
project area. No further work was recommended for the five identified sites.
In a letter dated September 14, 1993, the SHPO concurred with the Division of
Highway's determination that none of the sites identified are eligible for inclusion in the
NRHP, and no additional archaeological investigation is warranted for the project. Since
there are no sites either listed in or eligible for the National Register, no further
compliance with Section 106 is required.
Environmental Commitments Pertinent to Section B (from the EA and FONSI)
• The NCDOT will coordinate with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Division of Water Quality during the permit process to minimize impacts to the
jurisdictional wetland and stream (Site 1) located south of Macon Pond Road (SR
1667).
NCDOT has reduced impacts to waters of the US. by reducing the median width,
perpendicular crossing gf stream and wetland sites and shifting the alignment at
Site 1.
Neuse River Buffer Impacts
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has adopted rules
to protect a 50 foot wide riparian buffer along waterways in the Neuse River Basin. In
the Neuse River basin, the rules have been effective as temporary rules since July 22,
1997. The rules will be effective as permanent rules on August 1, 2000 pending review
by the North Carolina General Assembly. Sites 1 and 2 impact the Neuse River riparian
buffer. These sites are depicted on Sheets 4 of 8 and 6 of 8 on the attached permit
drawing package. Impacts at each site are presented in Table 3.
Table 3. Neuse River riparian buffer impacts.
Site Station Zone 1 "Zone 2
l 91+40 to 92+33 0.14 acre 0.10 acre
2 111+50 to 112+40 0.24 acre 0.14 acre
TOTALS 0.38 acre 0.24 acre
The Neuse River basin rules state that diffuse flow from runoff shall be
maintained in the riparian buffer by dispersing concentrated flow and reestablishing
vegetation. Concentrated runoff from new ditches or manmade conveyances shall be
converted to diffuse flow before the runoff enters the riparian buffer. Concentrated
runoff at each site is addressed below:
Site I
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged through a 24 inch
pipe into Class I rip rap. According to NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, this will reduce
velocities to a non-erosive rate. This area will have a velocity at around 3.0 feet/second
(fps) when leaving the rip rap pad. This velocity is within the acceptable velocities of 2.5
fps to 3.0 fps according to NCDENR regulations.
Site 2
Concentrated runoff is collected through drop inlets and discharged from a 30 inch pipe
into a 3 foot base tail ditch with rip rap which then drains to a relocated 3 foot base ditch
storm water channel before it outfalls into the unnamed perennial tributary. The outlet
ditch for the 30 inch pipe will carry the water for the design event (10 year) at a velocity
of around 1.9 fps. This velocity is well below the acceptable velocities according to
NCDENR regulations.
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
The USACE adopted, through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a
wetland mitigation policy that embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and
sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
biological, and physical integrity of the Waters of the United States. Mitigation of
wetland and surface water impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: avoiding
impacts, minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts, reducing impacts over time, and
compensating for impacts (40 CFR § 1508.20). Executive Order 11990 (Protection of
Wetlands) and DOT Order 5660.1 A (Preservation of the Nations Wetlands), emphasize
protection of the functions and values provided by wetlands. These directives require
that new construction in wetlands be avoided as much as possible and all practicable
measures are taken to minimize or mitigate impacts to wetlands.
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating reasonable and practicable design
features to avoid and minimize waters of the U.S. impacts, and to provide full
compensatory mitigation of remaining waters oi?the U.S. impacts, where practicable and
necessary. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning and EA/FONSI phases;
minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design.
Avoidance
All wetland and surface water areas not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Impacts to
waters of the United States were minimized during the preliminary designs by placing the
alignment in the most environmentally friendly area, resulting in the minimal amount of
wetland and stream impact for this project.
Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable steps to
reduce the adverse impacts. Crossings are placed perpendicular to the stream channel to
minimize impacts. A segment of the Edwards Mill Road Extension near Macon Pond
Road (formerly called Forest View Drive) has been shifted approximately 100 feet to the
east to minimize impacts to a wetland at Site 1. As reported in the FONSI, the total
wetland area was estimated to be between 1.5 and 2.0 acres. The FONSI indicated
between 0.3 and 0.5 acre of the jurisdictional wetland would be impacted by the
previously recommended alignment. The wetland site was delineated after the FONSI
was approved, resulting in the eastward shift to the current proposed alignment.
In April 1999, NCDOT Natural Systems Unit personnel re-delineated the wetland
at the request of the Hydraulics Unit. The latest and final delineation reveals the
wetland boundary extends further to the east than indicated by the initial delineation.
Although jurisdictional wetland impacts will be incurred, shifting the alignment to the
west will result in greater impacts to the same wetland system. Shifting the alignment to
the east will result in rechanneling more linear feet of stream. Additional minimization
techniques were implemented as follows:
I . Slopes: In wetlands the side-slopes have been steepened to the extent
possible.
2. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and
erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
3. Ditching: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in
wetlands as much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent
wetlands.
4. Median Width: To minimize the amount of ROW required for the project,
the median width had been reduced to 24 feet at Sites I and 2. This has
resulted in a reduction of impacts to waters of the U.S. from project
construction.
Compensation
Mitigation is generally accomplished through a combination of methods designed
to replace wetland functions and values lost as a result of construction of the project.
Compensation may take the form of mitigation banking, contributions to wetland trust
funds, or replacing lost wetland functions and values on-site. Replacing lost wetland
functions and values may be accomplished through creating, restoring, enhancing, or
preserving similar functions and values in constructed or improved wetlands. When
practicable, replacement wetland standards are to provide new wetlands either preceding
the wetland losses or concurrently with the losses so that wetlands are functioning at all
times during the construction process.
Impacts on jurisdictional areas consist of 0.40 acre fill in wetlands, 0.043 acre
excavation in wetlands, 0.06 acre permanent wetland impact due to mechanized clearing
(Method III), 0.07 acre fill in surface water (stream), 592 feet existing channel filled, and
63 feet relocated channel. The project study area is located in Neuse River Subbasin
03-04-02 and Hydrologic Unit 03020201.
According to Eric Alsmeyer, the perennial stream at Site 1 will require mitigation
at a 1:1 ratio and the intermittent stream at Site 2 will not require mitigation. NCDOT
will provide mitigation for a total of 372 feet of stream impact for Site 1 at a 1:1 ratio.
NCDOT intends to utilize the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program to provide
mitigation for stream loss at the project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay
$46,500 to the WRP (at $125 per foot of impact at a 1:1 ratio) for compensatory stream
mitigation.
A total of 0.446 acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 1 and 0.057
acres of wetland impacts are associated with Site 2. NCDOT, through the planning and
permitting process, has significantly minimized impacts to wetlands. These efforts are
clearly documented throughout this permit application. Due to these minimization
efforts, compensatory wetland mitigation will not be proposed.
Neuse River Buffer Impact Mitigation
Road crossings that impact greater than 150 linear feet or 0.33 acre of riparian
buffer are allowable with buffer mitigation. Neuse River buffer impacts at Sites 1 and 2
exceed these thresholds; therefore, buffer impact mitigation will be required for this
project. As part of this permit application, NCDOT is requesting that NCDWQ complete
a "no practicable alternatives" determination. The NCDOT certifies that the criteria
documented in Sub-Item (8)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer Rules (which find that there are
no practicable alternatives to the project) are met. Information supporting this
certification is summarized below:
• Several construction alternatives, a public transportation alternative, and the "no-
build" alternative were investigated during the planning process. These alternatives
are thoroughly addressed in the EA. The evaluation of the construction alternatives
included the investigation of which alternative minimized impacts to terrestrial
communities, ponds and wetlands.
Impacts to wetlands and surface waters were reduced by realigning the project
alignment at Site 1. Jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters were delineated here
in April 1999 (after the FONSI). Impacts to these sites were minimized by shifting
the proposed alignment to the east. The majority of buffer impacts to this area are in
a degraded herbaceous wetland.
• The proposed project has been reduced in size and redesigned to minimize impacts to
waters of the U.S. and Neuse River riparian buffer. This was accomplished by
reducing the median width to 24 feet at both Sites 1 and 2.
• Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters will be enforced
throughout the life of the project.
The required area of mitigation is determined by applying the following
mulitiplier to the impact area determined in Sub-item (3)(a) of the Neuse River Buffer
Rules:
• Impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 3: 0.38 acre x 3=1.14 acre
• Impacts to Zone 2 of the riparian buffer are multiplied by 1.5: 0.24 acre x 1.5=0.36
acre
NCDOT intends to utilize the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund (North Carolina
Wetland Restoration Program) to provide mitigation for Neuse River buffer impact at the
project. If this is accepted, NCDOT proposes to pay $ 62,438 to the WRP (for 1.50 acre
at $41,625 per acre of impact) for compensatory riparian buffer mitigation.
Summary
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404
Nationwide Permit 14 for Sites 1 and 2 as required for the above-described activities. We
anticipate a Section 401 Water Quality Certification will apply to this project, and are
providing seven copies of the application to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality. In addition, in
compliance with Section 143-215.3D(e) of the NCAA we have enclosed a check for
$475.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401 permit application.
Thank you for you assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need
any additional information about this project, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919)
733-7844, Extension 304.
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Sincerely,

William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
WDG/cam
c: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Dr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Planning and Programming
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Henderson, P.E. Hydraulics
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., Structure Design
Ms. Kathy Matthews, EPA
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. J. G. Nance, P.E. Division 5 Engineer
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID: TIE' No. U-258213
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 4 ): 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: _NC Dept. of Transportation; Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME
FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore , P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Edwards Mill
Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) Interchange to Duraleigh
Road (SR 1664).
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT Richland Creek (this unnamed
tributary is also known as Tysonville tributary) and an additional UT to
Richland Creek. RIVER BASIN: Neuse
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]

(IF DIFFERENT
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?
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8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): U-2582A (USACE Action ID No. 199500687 and DWQ No.
941093).
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:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.40 ac
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
EXCAVATION: 0.043 ac
OTHER: Mechanized Clearing of 0.06 ac
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.504 ac
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: See Cover Letter FT AFTER:
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours):
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:
FT AFTER:
FT
FT
FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: X 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?
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): Construction of the extension of Edwards Mill Road (see cover
letter) using road construction equipment.
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of the extension of Edwards
Mill Road to provide a major link between US 70 and Wade Avenue as well
as provide relief to the congestd Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue
corridor.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Impacts to wetlands could not be avoided based on project
need and scope. Wetland impacts have been miminized by shifting the
alignment near Site 1, perpendicular crossing of waters of the U.S. and
reducing the ROW width to 24 feet in areas containing impacts to waters
of the U.S.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: The USFWS received and reviewed both the EA and FONSI.
No final comments concerning protected species were received by NCDOT.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: September 14, 1993
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 []
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? Residential, farm,
and commercial.
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
REX HEALTHCARE, INC.
MARRIOT SENOIR
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DOMINION PMA, L.P.
C/O DEPT.OF ADMINISTRATION
RALEIGH, NC 27603
4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
RALEIGH, NC 27607
3101 DURALEIGH ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27612
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N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WAKE COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.2402802 (U-2582B)
EDWARDS MILL ROAD
EXTENSION
SHEET B OF 8

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRA NSPORTADON
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
LYNDo TiPPETT
SECRETARY
April 24, 2002
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/ 401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ATTN- Mr. John Dorney
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Neuse Buffer Certification Modification for the Extension of Edwards
Mill Road (SR 3009) from the Wade Avenue (SR 1728) interchange to
Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) in Wake County. TIP No. U-2582B; State
Project No. 8.2402802; Federal Aid Project No. MASTP-STP-3009(3).
Per the discussion on Mareb 28, 2002 between Jay Twisdale and David Chang
with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit, and John Hennessey of your staff, NCDOT proposes
to modify the Neuse Buffer Certification issued by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (NCDWQ) on December 6, 2000 (WQC Project No. 001128, U. S. Army Corps
Of Engineers Action 1D No. 199921144). The Department requests that the Neuse Buffer
Certification be modified to allow the use of a concrete level spreader at Site 1 (left of
station 93+00) on the Edwards Mill. Extension (U-2582B) instead of a rip rap level
s}ueader which was authorized in the original permit.
The concrete level spreader would be the same size as the one provided in the
original application for this project was dated July 20, 2000 and subsequent permit
drawing modifications dated November 8, 2000. This modification will not impact
waters of the United States. A revised sheet 6 (Site 1) permit drawing as well as a detail
showing the proposed concrete level spreader are included with this modification request.
This design is in accordance with the NCDWQ Draft Level. Spreader Design Options,
Version 1.0 dated October 10, 2001.
MMUNG ADDRUS:
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Per a telephone message from John Hennessey to Chris Rivenbark on April 22, 2002
there will not be a fee associated with this modification since it pertains to the Neuse Buffer
Riparian Rules. If you have any questions, please contact Churls Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
V.. & D&T#A
William Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessey, NCDWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USAGE, Raleigh
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LYNno TIPPETT
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