20011841 Ver 1_Complete File_20011217

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Project Name: yD I10 CtoSS:.,?
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
DWQ Project No.: *?XOt! 18 4 1
Applicant: NLO O T
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 agent, or the
project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Agent's Certification
Date:
I, , 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 / ctpr PAv Id G
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I, 7KtYU-16W A - 6VPZUny , 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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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
County
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Wetlands/401 Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
January 28, 2002
Gates County
DWQ Project No. 011841
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. D.R. Conner, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 1
PO Box 850
Edenton, NC 2793'
Dear Mr. Conner:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
material in 0.37 acres of wetlands and 73 linear feet of streams for the purpose of widening and paving SR
1401 in Gates County. The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated
December 10, 2001. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 3289. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Number
14 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits
before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-
Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404
permit, unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified
below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby
responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future)
exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to
remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the attached certification.
1.) 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 401Wetlands Unit of the
Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
GOVERNOR
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December 10, 2001
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Attention: Mike Bell, PWS
SECRETARY

Subject: Authorization for secondary road improvements to SR 1401 (Flatbranch Road)
from SR 1400 (Ethel Parker Road) to NC 37 (3.0 miles) in Gates County under
a Nationwide 14 permit.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1401
(Flatbranch Road) from SR 1400 (Ethel Parker Road) to NC 37 in Gates County. SR 1401 is an
unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a paved roadway. Total project length is 3.0 miles.
Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-
44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for
construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth
requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these
roads is perfonned in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a
given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes,
schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school
bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. Flatbranch Road is scheduled to be paved in the 2001-
2002 Secondary Roads Construction Program. The purpose and need is to provide a safe,
efficient roadway serving as the access to the five houses and agricultural fields located on SR
1401. The new roadway width and the eventual addition of pavement will greatly increase the
safety of the traveling public. SR 1401 currently consists of a gravel surface. Maintenance
activities are also considered. Gravel roads require re-grading a minimum of 10 to 15 times per
year. This may be increased depending on weather patterns and traffic usage. The frequency of
maintenance is reduced after conversion from a gravel to a paved travel surface.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
PIIENT
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RECEIVED
Streams
Construction of the project will necessitate impacts to waters of the United States in the
Chowan River Watershed. Two tributaries of Bennetts Creek will be crossed by this project and
the pipe located at replaced (Table 1). The jurisdictional impacts are located on the site plans and
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Edenton, NC 27932 - Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
labeled Site A and Site B The 29 foot x 18 inch reinforced concrete pipe located at Site A will be
replaced with a 40 foot x 18 inch corrugated metal pipe. This pipe will be extended 12 feet to
allow for a road shoulder. At Site B the existing pipe will be removed and a new pipe will be
placed at the new location of the road alignment. Both the original and proposed pipes will be
61 feet by 60 inch corrugated metal pipes. Total impacts to the streams from construction will
total approximately 73 linear feet of existing channel. The channel will be not be widened at
either location. Pipes will be buried 3.6 feet at Site A and 12 feet at Site B, 20% of the proposed
pipe diameter.
Table 1: Impacts to associated streams.
Loc Channel Channe
1 Location Exist. Exist Prop. Prop. Linear
Letter Width Depth Lat/Long Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Feet of
(feet) (feet) Width Leng Width Length stream
(in.) th (in.) (ft.) impact
(ft.)
A 4.5 1.5 N 36 23/089 18 28 18 40 12
W 76 43.783
B 12.5 1.5 N 36 24.501 60 61 60 61 61
W 76 43.408
Total 73
Wetlands
The project crosses two wetland communities, consisting of rivcrine hardwood swamps. The
jurisdictional sites are located on the site plans and labeled Site A and Site B (Table 2). Direct
impacts to the wetlands from construction will total 16,117.26 square feet (0.37 acres) of fill in
wetlands from construction of a road shoulder and excavation of a new ditch. Roadside ditches
will be reinstalled at present ditch elevation, therefore no ellipse equation calculations were
performed.
Table 2: Direct impacts to wetlands due to fill.
Location Wetland Impact Impact Direct impact
Number Type Length
(feet) Width
(feet) Square feet
1 Riverine
Hardwood 55 9.98 549
2 Riverine
Hardwood 65 4.61 300
3 Riverine
Hardwood 545 27.89 15,200
Total 16,049f
Total 0.37 acres
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Edenton, NC 27932 - Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Waters of the U.S. Mitigation
Avoidance: Two wetlands were avoided by minor shifts in road alignment within the
designated right of way. All wetlands or surface waters 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 or near wetlands or surface waters.
Minimization: NC DOT designed a 50 foot right of way rather than using the standard 60
foot right of way to minimize impacts to wetlands. The side slopes have been steepened to the
extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict Enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control
Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced
during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the
Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to waters of the U.S. at these
sites.
Compensatory Mitigation: The construction of the project will result in greater than 0.10
acres of total impacts to waters of the U.S., therefore mitigation is required. Wetland impacts
will be compensated using on site mitigation with removal of existing roadbed at Site 3 and at
the Dismal Swamp mitigation site located in Gates County. The Dismal Swamp mitigation site is
composed of riparian hardwood wetlands dominated by baldcypress, sweetgum, and red maple.
This site is a restoration site outside of the Chowan Watershed, therefore compensation was
calculated using a 3:1 ratio.
Table 3. Proposed Wetland Compensation for wetland impacts.
Wetland Impact Estimate On-site Mitigation Bank
from Fill mitigation
Type Mitigation ratio Compensation required
1:1 3:1 ratio
Riverine 0.37 acres 0.08 acres 0.95 acres
Hardwood
Riparian Buffer Impacts
Both stream crossings and wetland crossings are located within the Chowan River Watershed
which is not subject to buffer rules.
Dewatering
The NCDOT will not dewater during the construction of the project.
Regulatory Review
State Historic Preservation Office has notified NC DOT that there is no known National Register
or Study-listed properties within the subject projects Area of Potential Effects.
Permit Issues
The purpose of this letter is to request authorization under Section 404 Individual Permit.
Notification for the use of this nationwide permit (NWP) to the United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) is required for this project. Discharge associated with the project is greater
than 0.10 acre, the project does require impacts to special aquatic sites (including wetlands).
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Edenton, NC 27932 - Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Also, notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for Section 401
Water Quality Certificate (WQC) is required for this project. NCDOT will comply with all
conditions associated with this NWP and WQC.
Summary
NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1401 in Gates County. Impacts associated with two
pipe replacements and road relocation include 73 linear feet of stream charmel impacted. Pipes
will be buried a 20 % of pipe diameter below existing stream bed level. Two (2) wetland sites
will be impacted (0.37 acres) in order to construct a road shoulder and new roadside ditches and
to provide a more gradual turn on the road. These wetlands consist of riverine hardwood
swamps Wetlands will be compensated for at the Dismal Swamp mitigation bank, located in
Gates County making a total compensation of 0.95 acres. On site mitigation by removing the
existing roadbed for approximately 400 linear feet will provide 0.08 acres of wetland restoration.
The project is located in the Chowan River Basin. The NCDOT will adhere to all applicable
Section 404 NWPs and Section 401 WQCs conditions. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact Ms. Kristen Shacochis at [phone].
Sincerely,
Don Cotmer, PE
Division Engine
Kristen Shacochis
Division One Environmental Officer
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ
Phil Harris, PDEA
Ms. Gretchen Byrum, P.E., NCDOT
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Edenton, NC 27932 - Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Office Use Only: Fonn Version April 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Pen-nit
F] Section 10 Pen-nit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 14
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Kristen Shacochis, NC DOT Environmental Officer
Mailing Address: 113 Airport Drive Edenton NC 27932
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: Kshacochisndot.statemc.us
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: SR 1401 (Flatbraneh Road) Gates County
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Gates County Nearest Town: Gatesville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Merchant's Millpond
(US 158): turn left at SR 1300 (at the flashinb libht) travel south down SR 1403
(Merchant Mill Pond Road) at Easons Crossroads. Pass by Merchant's millpond on the
left and cross bridge (Bennett's Creek). Stay strail;ht on SR 1400(Ethel Parker Road)
for 1.5 miles. SR 1401 (Flatbranch Road) is road on right.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Site A: N 36 23.978 W 76 43.783,
Site B: N 36 24.501 W 76 43.408
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Rural Service
7. Property size (acres): Right of way is 18.18 acres
S. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Tributary to Bennett's Creek
9. River Basin: ChoNvan River
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(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: to widen, grade, and pave the existinu
unpaved secondary road known as 1401 (Flatbranch Road) as part of the secondary road
maintenance program
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: bulldozers, dumptrucks,
motor grader, escavator, backhoe
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: rural service
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued pennits,
certifications or other useful infonnation. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior permits obtained
V. Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the
anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current
application: no future permits expected
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intennittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
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evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
1 Fill 0.01 No Zero Forested Wetland
2 Fill 0.007 No Zero Forested Wetland
3 Fill 0.35 No Zero Forested Wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at h1tp://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 0.97 acres within
ROW
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.37
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)
A Pipe extension 12 Tributary of Bennetts
Creek 4.5 feet Intermittent

B Fill for road
and pipe
replacement
61 feet Tributary of Bennetts
Creek
12.5 feet
Perennial

* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
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** Stream mmies can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.mov. Several intcmet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topoione.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 73 feet
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on snap)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A

* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): E] uplands F] stream wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stonnwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Initial review of the site identified five wetland areas adiacent to SR 1401. Small shiftinu
of the road alignment avoided 2 Netlands within the DOT right of way. Wetland impacts
were further minimized by utilizing a 50-foot instead of a 60-foot right of way. Impacts due
to pipe replacement were unavoidable due to the need to lengthen the pipe and shoulder
for safety_ reasons. Based on NC DOT road safety standards, the road at site 4 was
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determined to be too sharp of a curve to pave in present location. Therefore, the road was
shifted east to allow for a more gradual road contour, the direction of riparian wetlands.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwctlands/stnn.zide.litm1.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
SR 1401 is located within the Chowan River Watershed. Compensation of wetland
losses will include on-site remediation utilizing the exiting roadbed located at site four.
This roadbed will be graded to existing adjacent wetland elevation and planted with
baldeypress and other wetland trees found within same vegetation community. This
should restore approximately 0.08 acres of wetlands. Further compensation of 0.58
acres will be provided by Dismal Swamp Mitigation site in Gates County. Total
compensation is therefore 0.08 acres on-site mitigation (1:1 ratio), and 0.87 acres at
Dismal Swamnp Mitigation site (3:1 ratio) for a total of 0.95 acres of compensation.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.tis/wrp/index.htin. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): none
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): none
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): none
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): none
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): none
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes F-1 No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone l extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone l extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate infonnation as
identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0242 or.0260.
XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Existinn impervious acreaue is 6.6 acres consistiniz of unnaved travel road and stormwater
is diverted through existing _roadside ditches. Proposed impervious acreage is 10.9 acres
and stormwater will be diverted through new roadside ditches.
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
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Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
NC DOT plans to begin construction once all permits are obtained

Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Telephone: [phone] Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Fax: [phone] Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow
US Anny Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
Telephone: [phone] Columbus Moore Sampson
Pitt
Tyrrell
Washington
Wayne
Union
Watauga
Yancey
Wilson
Yadkin
*Croatan National Forest Only
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Fax: [phone]
US Fis
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Telephone: [phone]
Cumberland New Hanover Scotland
h and Wildlife Service / National Nj'
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: [phone]
arine Fisheries Service
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone: [phone]
North Carolina State Agencies
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Restoration Program
1619 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
State Historic Preservation Office
Department Of Cultural Resources
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
CAA1A and NC Coastal Counties
Division of Coastal Management Beaufort Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
1638 Mail Service Center Bertie Craven Hyde Pender
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans
Telephone: [phone] Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell
Fax: [phone] Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington
NCWRC and NC Trout Counties
Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga
3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes
Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes
Telephone: [phone] Burke Surry
Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford
Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain
Telephone: [phone] Graham Madison Transylvania
Fax: [phone] Haywood McDowell Yancey
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(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site : SR 1401 (Flatbranch Road) Date : 3/20/01
Applicant/Owner : NC Department of Transporation County: Gates
Investigator : Kristen Shacochis State : NC
Normal Circumstances? Yes Community ID Rip-hardwo
Significantly Disturbed (atypical)? No Transect ID
Potential Problem Area? No Plot ID:
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VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind. Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind.
Liquidambar styraciIIua T FAC+
Acer rubrum T FAC
Arundinaria gigantea H FACW
Remarks:
Percent Dominance 100.0 %
FAC Neutral Test 100.0 Rio
HYUKULUGY
Recorded Data (described below):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gaug
Aerial Photographs:
Other:
Depth of Surface Water 0 in
Depth of Saturated Soil 2 in
Depth to FreeWater in Pit 6 in
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary: Sediment Deposits
Drift Lines
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary: Water-Stained Leaves
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12
inches
SOILS
Soil Series: Winton fine sandy loam Drainage Class: moderately well drained
Soil Taxonomy Hapludult Do Field Observations Confinn Mapped Type? Yes
Profile Description: Matrix Mottle Mottle Texture, Concettions
Depth (in.) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, ctc.
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
Aquic Moisture Regime
Gleyed or Low-Chronta Colors
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Criteria met'? Yes Remarks:
Is Hydrology Criteria met? Yes
Is Hydric Soils Criteria met Yes
Is Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site : SR 1401 (Flatbranch Road) Date : 8/20/01
Applicant/Owner : NC Department of Transporation County: Gates
Investigator : Kristen Shacoehis State : NC
Normal Circumstances? Yes Community ID Rip-hardwo
Significantly Disturbed (atypical)? No Transect ID : 1
Potential Problem Area'? No Plot ID: 2
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Acer rubrum T FAC
Arundinaria gigantea H FACW
Woodwardia areolata 11 OBL
Remarks:
Percent Dominance 100.0 Rio
FAC Neutral Test 100.0 Rio
HYUKULUGY
Recorded Data (described below):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gaug
Aerial Photographs:
Other:
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Saturated Soil
Depth to FreeWater in Pit
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary: Sediment Deposits
Drift Lines
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
0 in Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
4 in Water Marks
in
Secondary:
Soil Series: Winton fine sandy loam Drainage Class: moderately well drained
Soil Taxonomy Hapludult Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes
Profile Description: Matrix Mottle Mottle Tcxture, Concertions
Depth (in.) Itoiizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contiust Structure, etc.
0-2 O
2-12 A 5 YR 3/2 Sandy Loam
Aquie Moisture Regime
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
WETLAND DETERMINA
Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Criteria met? Yes Remarks:
Is Hydrology Criteria met? Yes
Is Hydric Soils Criteria met Yes
Is Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site : SR 1401 (Flatbranch Road) Date : 8/20/01
Applicant/Owner : NC Department of Transporation County: Gates
Investigator : Kristen Shaeochis State : NC
Normal Circumstances? Yes Community ID Rip-liardwo
Significantly Disturbed (atypical)? No Transect ID : 1
Potential Problem Area? No Plot ID : 3
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind. Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind.
Liquidambar styraciflua T FAC+
Acer rubrum T FAC
Iris versicolor H OBL
Lonicera japonica V FAC-
Remarks:
Percent Dominance 75.0%
FAC Neutral Test 66.7%
HYUKULUUY
Recorded Data (described below):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gaug
Aerial Photographs:
Other:
Depth of Surface Water
Depth of Saturated Soil
Depth to FreeWater in Pit
0 in
4 in
in
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Primary: Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Sediment Deposits
Secondary:
SOILS
Soil Series: Craven Fine Sandy Loam Drainage Class: moderately well drained
Soil Taxonomy Hapludult Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes
Profile Description: Matrix Mottle Mottle Texture, Concertions
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Is Hydrology Criteria met? Yes
Is Hydric Soils Criteria met Yes
Is Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
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