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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Steve Lund, NCDOT Coordinator
Asheville Regulatory Field Office, USACE
FROM: Marla Chambers, Highway Projects Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program, NCWRC
DATE: September 5, 2002
SUBJECT: Review of a Section 404 Permit application by NCDOT to upgrade SR 1700
(Flint Ridge Road), impacting unnamed tributaries to Rocky River, Union
County.
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has submitted an application to
obtain a Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Staff biologists
with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the
information provided. These comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and the
Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.).
The NCDOT proposes to pave SR 1700, Flint Ridge Road, in Union Co., which will
involve approximately 154 linear feet of permanent stream impacts to three intermittent streams
and one perennial stream, all tributaries to Rocky River. Approximately 360 feet of temporary
impacts due to dewatering activities will occur, if required. Rocky River is Class C waters.
We can concur with the permit issuance if the following conditions are implemented:
Stringent sedimentation and erosion control measures must be implemented and
maintained on the project site until project completion to avoid impacts to downstream
aquatic resources. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on
all bare soil within 15 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion
control. Tall fescue should not be used in riparian areas. We encourage NCDOT to
utilize onsite vegetation and materials for streambank stabilization when practicable.
Erosion control matting should be used in riparian areas, instead of straw mulch.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 0 Fax: [phone]
SR 1700, Flint Ridge Road
UT's to Rocky River, Union Co. 2 e
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2. Culverts 48 inches or larger in diameter should be buried approximately 1' into the
streambed and culverts less than 48 inches in diameter should be buried to a depth equal
to or greater than 20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage. These measurements
must be based on natural thalweg depths. Any perched outlets should be corrected during
construction.
3. The natural dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream above and below the. culverts
should not be modified by widening the stream channel or changing the depth of the
stream.
4. Removal of vegetation in riparian areas should be minimized. Native trees and shrubs
should be planted along the stream banks to reestablish the riparian zone and to provide
long-term erosion control.
5. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and tree and shrub growth should be
retained if possible to ensure long term availability of shoreline cover for fish and
wildlife. Backfill materials should be obtained from upland sites.
6. Riprap should be minimized and installed in a manner so as not to interfere with aquatic
life passage during low flow conditions. Riprap placed for bank stabilization should be
limited to the stream bank below the high water mark, and vegetation should be used for
stabilization above the high water elevation.
7. Excavation of the stream crossings should be conducted in the dry, if possible. Sandbags,
cofferdams, flexible pipe, or other diversion structures should be used to minimize
excavation in flowing water.
8. Rock check dams at culvert outlets should be removed at project completion. These
structures could impede movement of aquatic life.
9. Stormwater should be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and should not be
routed directly into streams.
10. If concrete will be used during construction, work must be accomplished so that wet
(uncured) concrete does not contact surface waters. This will lessen the chance of
altering the water chemistry and causing a fish kill.
11. Discharging hydroseeding mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment
in or adjacent to surface waters is strictly prohibited.
12. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel
whenever possible in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of
introducing other pollutants into the stream. All mechanized equipment operated near
surface waters should be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of
stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials.
SR 1700, Flint Ridge Road
UT's to Rocky River, Union Co.
September 5, 2003
Thank you for the opportunity review and comment on this project. If you have any
questions regarding these comments, please contact me at [phone].
cc: Marella Buncick, USFWS
Cynthia Van Der Wiele, NCDWQ
Sarah Kopplin, NCNBP
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MichAel F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 4, 2003
Union County
DWQ Project No. 030949
Secondary Road Improvements to SR 1700 (Flint Ridge Road)
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. Benton G. Payne, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT Division 10
716 West Main Street
Albemarle, North Carolina 28001
Dear Mr. Payne:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to incur 154
linear feet of permanent and 360 linear feet of temporary impacts to four unnamed tributaries of Rocky
River in order to improve SR 1700 (Flint Ridge Road) in Union County. The project should be
constructed in accordance with your application dated July 22, 2003 (received July 30, 2003). After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Nos. 3366 and 3404 corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit
Numbers 33 and 14. 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 only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as
modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to
send us 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 conditions. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if stream impacts exceed 150 linear
feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For
this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed below.
1. The Rocky River and its unnamed tributaries are on the 303(d) list of impaired waters due to sediment
and turbidity from urban runoff and storm sewers. NCDOT shall maximize the use of Best
Management Practices with regard to sediment and erosion control during construction. Existing
vegetated buffers shall not be mowed in order to utilize it for stormwater sheet flow. Additionally,
stormwater runoff shall be treated by the use of grass swales, pre-formed scours holes or other means
that are compatible with the project site's topography, prior to reaching the stream.
2. The structures required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream
profiles are not altered (i.e. the depth of the channel must not be reduced by a widening of the
streambed). Existing stream dimensions (including the pattern and profile) are to be maintained
above and below locations of each pipe. The structure shall be designed and installed to allow for
fish and other wildlife movement as well as prevent headcutting of the streams.
3. Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of
the growing season following completion of construction.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
4. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ 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 NC Division of Water Quality upon
completion of the project. Please include photographs upstream and downstream of each
structure to document correct installation.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its
conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715 or Mr.
Michael Parker of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704.663.1699.
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Steve Lund, USAGE Asheville Field Office
NCDWQ Mooresville Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS W. LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR July 22, 2003 SECRETARY
S1401 GROUP
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers WETA?`U tI1
Asheville Regulatory Field Office®
Attention: Mr. Steve Lund, MS, PWS JUL 3
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 vVATERQUALITV'SECTION
Subject: Secondary Road Improvements to SR 1700 (Flint Ridge Road), Union County.
State Work Order No. 10C. 090030 (DWQ Minor Permit Fee $200.00).
Dear Mr. Lund:
The North Carolina Department of Transporta ion DOT) proposes to upgrade SR 1700 from
(Flint Ridge Road), in Union County. SR 1700 is an unpaved roadway that will be upgraded to a
paved roadway. The total project length is 1.00 mile.
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 performed 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. SR 1700 is scheduled for paving in the 2003-2004 Secondary Roads
Construction Program.
Protected Species
The subject project has been reviewed for the presence of listed threatened and endangered r7
species. It has been determined that the construction of this project will have no effect on any
listed plant or animal species.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
This project cannot be completed without impacts to waters of the United States. The project lies
in the Yadkin River Basin (Hydrologic Unit # 03040105), affecting the drainage of unnamed
tributaries to Rocky River. There will be approximately 154 linear feet of permanent impacts to
the existing stream channels as a result of the proposed construction. 9
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716 West Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 9 [phone] • Fax [phone]
Wetland Impacts
There are no wetland impacts that will result from the construction of this project. Potential
impacts would be avoided by the proposed new location.
Stream Impacts
There are a total of three impacts to intermittent streams and one impact to a perennial stream.
Table 1 includes information related to site number, stream name, existing pipe length (ft),
existing pipe width (in), proposed replacement or extended pipe length (ft) and width (in).
Tahlp 1 1mnacts to StreamsTrom imorovements to SR 1700 (Flint Ride Road) ?a
Site
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Stream Name k Existin(;
Length
(feet) EXisting
Width
(inc}ies) Proposed
Length
(feet) Proposed .?
Width

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Sta. 21+89 UT to Rock River 36' 36" 60' 36"
Sta. 30+75 UT to Rock River 36' 36" 60' 36"
Sta. 38+82 UT to Rock River 30' 30" 60' 36"
Sta. 46+59 UT to Rock River 40' 43" x 27" 60' 60"
Note: "UT" refers to unnamed tributary.
Dewatering
The NCDOT proposes to temporarily dewater the stream(s), as needed, during the construction
of the project. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags, sheet metal cofferdams, or
Class B or Class 2 riprap, covered with filter fabric, in the stream channel approximately 10 feet
upstream of the proposed pipe inlet. In order to maintain water flow during construction, water
upstream of this impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed downstream
of the construction activity where it will be allowed to filter through vegetation before flowing
back into the stream channel.
This activity will result in temporary impacts to the aforementioned surface waters.
Approximately 70 linear feet of stream channel will need to be dewatered for each site requiring
such. Any dewatering activity that occurs will be conducted for less than five consecutive
working days and the sandbags or rip rap covered filter fabric will be entirely removed from the
stream channel after construction. The volume of temporary fill required for this activity would
consist of no more than 6 cubic yards per structure.
The NCDOT believes that each of these sites can be authorized under a Section 404 Nationwide
Permit 14 and 33.
Avoidance/Minimization
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.
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The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible and the proposed roadway adjusted to
lessen the impacts to jurisdictional sites. 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 between maintenance forces and the Division
Environmental Officer during construction in an effort to minimize impacts to jurisdictional sites.
Compensatory Mitigation
At this time, the NCDOT does not anticipate the need for compensatory mitigation based upon
the limited impacts associated with the construction of this project.
Summary
The purpose of this letter is to request authorization to construct the proposed project under
Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14. Additionally, the NCDOT requests authorization
under Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 for temporary impacts that will result from dewatering
activities associated with this project. Application is also made to the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) for the Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (WQC) No. GC3404 that
is required in order to construct this project. The 401 WQC No. GC3366 (which corresponds to
NWP 33) does not require written concurrence from the NCDWQ as the NCDOT intends to
comply with the conditions for the WQC.
If you have any questions or need any additional information concerning this project, please fee
free to contact Mr. Larry Thompson, Division Environmental Officer, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Benton G. Payne,
Division Engineer
BGP/LBT
cc: Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Ms. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Mr. David Gillette, County Maintenance Engineer
Mr. Garland Haywood, Bridge Maintenance Engineer
Mr. Larry Thompson, Div. 10 DEO
Area Field Operations Unit
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Office Use Only: ' Form 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.
I. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
N Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
N 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 14 & 33
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: N C Department of Transportation
Mailing Address: 716 West Main Street
Albemarle NC 28001
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:
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: Benton G PMe P E
Company Affiliation: Division Engineer
Mailing Address: 716 W. Main Street
Albemarle NC 28001
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: bpWmekdot state nc us
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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 1700 (Flint Ridge Road)
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Union County, Nearest Town: Oakboro (Stanly County)
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Oakboro, travel south on
NC 742, turning left onto SR 1700 (Flint Ridgg e Road) which is the first road to your left after
crossing the Rocky River.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 80'17'16"W/35'10'31"N
(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/Agricultural
7. Property size (acres):
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Rocky River
9. River Basin: Yadkin (Hydrologic Unit 03040105)
(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/mgps/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Grade, drain, base, pave and erosion control to
brie existing gravel road in compliance with standard safety design specifications. Work
will require replacing four culverts (see plan sheets).
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Heavy construction equipment
(backhoe, track hoe excavator, grader, boom truck, dump trucks, etc.).
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Mixed Agricultural/Residential
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 permits,
certifications or other useful information. 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.
N/A
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: N/A
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 (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
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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 ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, graamg, iiii,
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 http://www.fema.aov.
*** 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: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width of
Stream Before
Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
Sta. # 21+89 36" x 60' RCP 44' UT to Rocky River Approx. 2' Intermittent
Sta. # 30+75 36" x 60' RCP 44' UT to Rocky River Approx. 2' Intermittent
Sta. # 38+92 36" x 50' RCP 36' UT to Rocky River Approx. 2' Intermittent
Sta. # 46+59 60" x 60' CMP 30' UT to Rocky River Approx. 4' Perennial

* List each impact separately and identify 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.
** Stream names 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.ov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., wwm.topozonc.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 154 feet permanent
impacts 360 feet of temporga impacts due to dewatering activities (if required).
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 ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres
Name Wate)
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not hinted to: fill, 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): ? uplands ? 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 stormwater 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.
All wetlands or surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary
encroachment No staging of construction equipment will be allowed in or near wetlands or
waters of the United States Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion Best Management
Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during all phases of
project construction
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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/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
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.
No mitigation is proposed for this project
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
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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 http•//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/M/hidex.htm. 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):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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 ® 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
(Meuse), 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:
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.
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Zone* sqImpact uare feet Multiplier Requ tred
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 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 information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
X1. 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.
The existing gravel base road is an average 20 feet in width the proposed improvements will be
20 feet in width There will not be an increase in impervious area as a result of this project being
constructed.
Temporary dewaterini and all appropriate Best Management Practices for sediment and erosion
control will be implemented during pipe replacement/extension activities.
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.
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XM. 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?
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).
a3
Applicant/Agent' Signature Date
(Agent's signature is vali d o y if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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