20041344 Ver 1_Complete File_20040816

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W, Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
August 26, 2004
Columbus County
DWQ Project No. 041344
DOT Project # 6C.024052
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Terry R. Gibson, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT/Division 6
P.O. Box 1150
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
Dear Mr. Gibson:
WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
SEP 0 '1 2UU4
WATER QUALI I Y SECfIOk
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place till
material in a total of 20 linear feet of stream (two separate crossings @10'/crossing) for the purpose of
replacing deteriorating pipe culverts and making roadway improvements to SR 1723 in Columbus
County. Specifically, one 40LF crossing of 36" RCP will be replaced with 50LF of 42" CMP, while
another crossing with (2) 40LF culverts of 36" RCP will be replaced with (2) 50LF sections of 95"x 67"
CMPA. The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated July 28, 2004
(received August 16, 2004). After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by
General Water Quality Certification Number 3404. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide
Permit 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.
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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
401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project.
2) NCDOT shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards
(including any requirements resulting from compliance with section 303(d) of the Clean Water
Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State law and federal law. If DWQ determines that
such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved
use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure
compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification to include conditions appropriate
to assure compliance with such standards and requirements in accordance with 15A NCAC
2H.0507(d). Before modifying the certification, DWQ shall notify NCDOT and the US Army
Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503 and provide
opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised
conditions shall be provided to NCDOT in writing, shall be provided to the US Army Corps of
Engineers for reference in any permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and
shall also become conditions of the 404 Permit for 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.
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 Ken Averitte 910-486-1541, ext. 722.
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Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
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Rob Ridings, Wetlands Unit
Central Files
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Michael F. Easley, Gavemor
August 26, 2004
Mr. Richard Spencer
US Anny Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Dear Mr. Spencer:
Project: SR 1723 Improvements, Columbus County
WBS Element: 6C.024052
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide mitigation for the 0.02-acre of unavoidable non-riverine wetlands associated
with the above referenced project.
The subject project is not listed in Exhibit 2 of the Memorandum of Agreement among
the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
dated July 22, 2003; therefore, the EEP intends to provide compensatory non-riverine wetland
mitigation up to a 2:1 ratio in Cataloging Unit 3040206 of the Lumber River Basin.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth
Harmon at [phone].
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E.
Transition Manager
cc: Phil Harris, Office of Natural Environment, NCDOT
James J. Rerko, Division 6 Environmental Officer
John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: SR 1723 (Division 6)
NC DFNR Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY.
GOVERNOR
NCDENR Division of Water Quality
John Hennessy
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
AUGUST 13, 2004

RE: Minor Road Crossings / SR 1723 / Columbus County
State Project # 6C.024052
USACOE NWP#14 / NCDENR WQC 3404
Dear Mr. Hennessy:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
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Enclosed, please find seven (7) copies of a PCN and related documentation for a Minor Road
Crossings (Culvert Replacements) along SR 1723 in Columbus County. The project will be
completed in compliance with NCDENR Division of Water Quality General Certification 3404,
and, USACE Nationwide Permit #14.
This project is being submitted under the 401 Automated Payment Procedure. The State
Project number is 6C.024052, and, the permit fee is $200.00.
A separate color copy of this submission has been forwarded to Ken Averitte of the
Fayetteville Regional Office.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding this notification, please feel free to
contact me.
ncerely, 7 r??J?,??nT
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James . Rerko, PWS
Division 6 Environmental Officer
Cc: Ken Averitte
P. O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 - Telephone [phone] - Fax [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
July 28, 2004
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTN: Mr. Richard Spencer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
Subject:
State Project Number: 6C.024052
041344
W. LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
WETLODS1401 GROUP
A UG 1 6 2004
WATER QUALITySECTION
Notification for Nationwide Permit 14 (Minor Road Crossing)
NCDENR 401 WQC 3404
Culvert Replacement SR 1723-Columbus County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has scheduled to grade, drain, base
and pave SR 1723, in Columbus County. Total project length is 1.4 mile. The roadway will be
widened from 16 feet to 20 feet and stabilized grass shoulders (6 foot) will be provided. This
project will require the replacement of two (2) wet cross lines as shown below:
tRoadwa Station Existin Culvert Pro osed Culvert
#1 38+77 40LF 36" RCP 5OLF 42" CMP
#2 66+10 2-40LF 36" RCP 2-50LF 95"x67" CA
New stream impacts = 20 linear feet
Construction of this project will require impacts to waters of the United States in the Lumber
River Basin. The Crossings convey UT's to Slades Swamp. (Class C Sw).
Crossing #1 conveys an agricultural ditch under SR 1723. Hydrology was noted at the culvert
entrance and exit, but, for the most part, the channel was dry. The channel is intermittent with a
bottom width of four (4) foot. On the downstream of the culvert, it was also noted that the
channel was excavated with sidecast material situated along the top of bank. The existing 40LF
36" RCP will be removed and a 50LF 42" CMP will be installed. The culvert will be buried 8
inches (20% of diameter), though there is little opportunity for aquatic movements due to the
intermittent nature of the UT to Slades Swamp.
P. O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 - Telephone [phone]- Fax [phone] `
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Crossing #2 also conveys a UT to Slades Swamp. At this crossing, a small swath of wetlands will
be impacted by the placement of fill material along both sides of the road. The impact is minor,
0.021 acre, which is necessary to provide for the proposed safety improvements, i.e. 20 foot
paved roadway with 6 foot stabilized shoulders and 3:1 side slopes. The existing culvert consists
of twin 40LF 36" RCP's, but, due to reoccurring overtopping of the roadway, the crossing will be
upgraded. The culvert is presently flush with the stream invert. The NCDOT Hydraulics Unit has
determined that the replacement be Twin 95"x 67" CMPA's. The culverts will be buried one (1)
foot and a sill will be installed at the entrance of the off-line culvert. The sill will close off the first
2.5 foot of stream elevation to the bank full stage. Low flow will be conveyed through the in-line
culvert, while flows greater than bank full will be conveyed through both culverts.
RESOURCE STATUS
In general, there will be minor impacts proposed as the result of the replacement of the culverts
along SR 1723 in Columbus County. Twenty (20) linear feet of stream impacts and 0.02 acres of
wetland impacts are expected. A Nationwide Permit #14 / NCDENR 401 WQC 3404 is required
for the project.
Endangered Species: Plants and animals with Federal classification of Endangered (E) or
Threatened (T) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of January 29, 2004, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists
five federally protected species for Columbus County.
Federall,
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Acipenser brevirostrun:
Afenidia extensa
Picoides borealis
Thalictrum cooleyi
Lysimachia asperulaefolia
Protected Species for Columbus Count
COMMON NAME STATUS
Shortnose Sturgeon E
Waccamaw silverside T
Rcd-cockaded woodpecker E
Cooley's meadowrue E
Rough-leaved E
loosestrife
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout
all or a significant portion of its range).
T(S/A)- Threatened due to similarity of appearance, a species that is threatened
Due to similarity of appearance with other rare species and is listed for its
Protection. These species are not biologically endangered or threatened and
Are not subject to Section 7 consultation.
A biological conclusion of "No Effect" was reached for all species during the May 19, 2004
survey for protected species. Protected species were not identified, nor, was the general habitat
for each species identified.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 14 / NCDENR 401
WQC 3404 as required by the above-described activities. Due to the minor nature of the wetland
impacts, wetland mitigation is not required for this project.
The National Register was reviewed in addition to conducting a field view of the project for
significant historic features. Submission has been made to the State Historic Preservation Office
for their concurrence and clearance.
The project impacts are minor in nature and should not remove or degrade existing water quality
uses. Pipe sizes proposed are the minimum necessary to create a safe highway while
accommodating the 25-year design storm. By utilizing the erosion control measures, downstream
water quality standards will be protected. All appropriate BMP's will be utilized during
construction.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets, marked county road map, quad
location map and photographs.
If you should have any questions, or, need additional information please contact James J. Rerko,
PWS at [phone].
cerely,
c2t? to , /?w5
am es J. erko, PWS
Division 6 Environmental Officer
ATTACHN ENTS
Cc: John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality (7 copies)
Terry Gibson, P.E., Division Engineer
Robert Crumpler, P.E., District Engineer
Freddie Edwards, County Maintenance Engineer
Office Use Only:
USACE Action ID No.
(If any partict
I. Processing
II.
r? Form Version May 2002
DWQ No.
is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A.".)
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP#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 (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Ter R. Gibson P.E. /NCDOT/Div 6/Division Engineer
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1150
Fa etteville NC 28302
Telephone Number: 910-486-1493 Fax Number: 910-486-1959
E-mail Address: tgi)son ( )dot.state.nc us
2. Agent/Consultant 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: .Tames .I. Rerko PWS
Company Affiliation: NCDOT/Div 61 Division Environmental Officer
Mailing Address: Same
Telephone Number: 910-486-1952 Fax Number: 910-486-1959
E-mail Address: iirerkona dot.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 MRCS 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.
L Name of project: SR 1723
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 6C.024052
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Columbus Nearest Town: Clarkton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Ll mile south of the Columbus
/ Bladen County lines alon SR 1001. Turn right onto SR 1723 travel 1850 ft to culvert
#2 then 2800 ft to culvert #1
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long)Culvert #1-34°25'30"N 78°3712511W
Culvert#2 - 34°25'32"N 78°36'51"W
(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. Property size (acres): 10.8 acre +/-
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake).qT'Slades Swamp (C SW)
8. River Basin: Lumber River
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at littn://h2o.enr state nc us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:- Existing 20 foot dirt road with maintenance limits 45
foot in width. Surrounding land use is a ricnltnral
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: In
brin in SR 1723 a to current safe standards i.e. 20 foot avin w/ 6 foot stabilized
shoulders and 3:1 side slopes within a 60 foot ri ht-of-wa NCDOT must impact upon
20 linear feet of UT to Slades Swam . The existin culverts are severe) deteriorated
with 'pint failures and the must he re laced. Im acts were minimized as much as
possible. 3:1 side clones are required due to the sandy material found in the area and
the inability to chghil.,. h
swu cacavator. wfnie front end loaders will lace material. Eventual) a mot
will finish made the ro'ect prior to avin .
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: By Statute, NCDOT is required to nave all
unpaved Secondary Roads To ensure that the roadwav meets current safety standards,
the road will he paved to a width of 20 feet, 6 foot nrass shoulders will hp ;net-11,.11 ..-
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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.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
None
VL 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
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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
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. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts Remove and replace existing
culverts alont* SR 1723, which is necessary to provide the minimum current safety
standards.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Imp100-yearFloodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
(indicate on man) ?, . ,--_-, --
Crossing #1 N/A 0.0 ac No 0 LF`? .wN/A
Crossing #2 N/A 0.02 ac No 0 LF PFOIA / PEAIIA
' List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing , grading,
fill,
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 arc available through the FEMA Map Service Center at I-800-358-9616, or
online at littp://xvNi,-%v.fem-Li.gov.
List a wclland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.02 acre
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.02 acre
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
indicate on ma linear feet Before Im ct lease s cif
Crossing #1 Culvert loft UT to Slades Swamp 4 ft
Intermittent
Crossing #2 Culvert loft UT to Slades Swamp 4 ft
Intermittent
" List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but arc not lted 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
do«zistrcam named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
wx'?Av.l Is 2S. . Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., wivw.to pozone.com,
wNv?v.mapquest coin, etc.).
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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 20 LF
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U. S.) below:
Open Water Impact Area of
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Name of NVaterbody Type of Waterbody
(indicate on map) (acres) (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
N/A bay, ocean, etc.)
List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredge
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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.): N/A
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.
The existin culverts have separated joints and are severe) deteriorated. The must he
replaced. The proposed culverts have been lengthened a cumulative 20 linear feet to meet
current safety standards
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
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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/ncwetiands/strtn,izide.litmi.
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.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o enr state nc us/wrn/index 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): 0 LF
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0 LF
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 LF
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Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 LF
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 LF
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUstate) funds or the use of public
(federaUstate) 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 (required by DWQ)
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.
Zone* I Impact ,Re aired
(souare fro.t) Multiplier 4
1.5
Total
Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 cxlends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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.
An erosion and sedimentation control Wan will be incor orated into the construction Ian
XH. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
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).
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date v
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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JAMES I3. HUNT SIC
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COUNTY:
Columbus
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA n ;;ys
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGF-IWAYS *A T
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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June 5, 1998
Mr. R. E. Crumpler, P.E.
District Engineer
Max S. Price M S?
Regional Hydraulics Engineer
Structure Recommendation on SR-1723
+/- 1800 feet west of SR-1001
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Pursuant to your request of May 21, 1998, for pipe size recommendation at the above
subject site, the following is offered.
Drainage Area= 1. sg. mi..
Existing structure is 2 a, 36 inch (.SP (+/- 0 7' cover)
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Recommended pipe size is ASP Z -?-- '?,S-ehG7 CS fo `D.,2? -T,0-4-7 This recommendation meets a 5 yr design the desired 50 yr design cannot be mct without
a substantial grade change.
This recommendation is made from an office review only. Specific site conditions or
limitations may dictate the use of an alternate structure. If such conditions are noted, please
contact this office for further analysis.
MSP
cc: Mr. W. S. Varnedoe, P.E.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
August 6, 2004
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Phillip S. Harris, III, P.E
Mal er, Office of Natural Environment
FROM: W. F. Rosser
Director of Field Operations
SUBJECT: EEP Mitigation Request
SR 1723 Improvements
State Project No. 6C.024052
Columbus County
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Attached is correspondence our office has received regarding compensatory mitigation
needed on the above project on SR1723 in Columbus County. This is to request that
mitigation for this project be provided through the Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
If this office needs to provide additional information, etc., please advise.
cc: Steve Varnedoe, P.E.
Terry R. Gibson, P.E.
James J. Rerko, Division Environmental Officer
Bruce O. Ellis, PWS, CLM
Bill Gilmore, Director - N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program
File
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
DIRECTOR ATIONS
1539 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: INWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US 1SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1539
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY.
GOVERNOR
August 2, 2004
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Bill Rosser, P.E.
Director of Field Operations
James J. Rerko, PWS
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Division 6 Wetland Mitigation Request
SR 1723 / Columbus County / WBS Element #6C.024052
I am requesting Wetland Mitigation for a Secondary Road project in Division 6. The project
number is 6C.024052, SR 1723, in Columbus County. The project will impact upon 0.02 acres
of non-riverine wetlands. The project will take place in the Lumber River Basin, Hydrologic
Unit 03040206.
State Project # 6C.024052
Street Number SR 1723
County Columbus
Wetland Impact 0.02 acre
Stream UT to Slades Swamp
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
P. O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 - Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
02
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Michaol F. Easloy, Govomor
William G. Roaa Jr., Socrotary
North Carolina Dopartmont of Environmont and Natural Rosourcos
Alan W. Klimok, P.E. Diroctor
DWQ Project No.: G # /3 94 County: 6 /v;;, lJ o -,,-
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Applicant: 7-e / a Cn ksc f, /,V A Pb7-
Project Name: < S R / 7 Z3
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: b !y?L?nlf
4Certiltcate 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
T !f r r' X /o' 14 Si7 n hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
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was used in the o scrvadoa 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 material
Signature: Date: b (716 9 . -
Agent's Ccrtifrcation
I. <T4 n r' S ?T. el kn. RwS , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the cons don 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 suppor un ma s.
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Signature: ?_- , /174 Date:
Engineer's Cc cation
Parti Final
I, 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
Permiittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date