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Mr. Anthony W. Roper, P.E., Acting Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 4
PO Box 3165
Wilson, NC 27895-3165
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
April 27, 2004
DWQ No. 040445
Wilson County
Re: Wilson County, Replacement of Bridge Number 19 over Mill Run on SR 1629,
Mill Run [27-86-9-3.5; C SW NSW]
APPROVAL of TAR-PAMLICO BUFFER RULES AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE with ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS
Dear Mr. Roper,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to. impact 423 square feet of protected riparian
buffers in Zone 1 and 77 square feet of protected riparian buffers in Zone 2 for the purpose of widening SR 1253 in
Edgecombe County. The project shall be constructed according to your, application dated March 18, 2004 (received
March 22, 2004) and any conditions listed below. This approval shall act as your Authorization Certificate as required
within the Tar-Pamlico Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259). In addition, you should get any other required
federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and
Erosion Control
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application dated March 18, 2004,
2003 (received March 22, 2004). If you change your project, you must notify us 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 authorization and approval letter
and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed below.
1. All stormwater runoff shall be directed to sheetflow through stream buffers at nonerosive velocities, unless
approved otherwise by this certification.
2. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S.,
or protected riparian buffers.
3. Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the
growing season following completion of construction.
4. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing should not be modified by
widening the stream channel or reducing the depth of the stream. Disturbed floodplains and streams should be
restored to natural geomorphic conditions.
5. Any riprap used must not interfere with thalweg performance and aquatic life passage during low flow
conditions.
6. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to
prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.

N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
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WAIF Michael F. Easley, Governor
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7. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
8. Pursuant to NCAC15A 2B.0233(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of any
Neuse Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWQ. At this time, the NCDWQ has approved no sediment
and erosion control devices in Zone 1 anywhere on this project. Moreover, sediment and erosion control
devices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers provided that Zone 1 is not compromised and that discharge
is released as diffuse flow.
9. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary as well as along the construction corridor within these
boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked by orange fabric fencing for the areas
that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities.
10. 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 Neuse River Riparian Buffer Authorization
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.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this authorization, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This authorization 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 the ".No Practical Alternatives" determination
required in 15A NCAC 2B .0233(8). If you have any questions, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
S
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Director
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DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
March 18, 2004
Mr. Mike Bell
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
(One Copy)
Mr. John Hennessy
Wetlands/401 Unit
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
(Seven Copies)
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
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Subject: Nationwide 3 Notification and Buffer Authorization Request, for the demolition and
reconstruction of Bridge No. 19 over Mill Creek on SR 1629, Wilson County.
Moving Ahead Project Number : MA04203
NOTE: In Division 4, "Moving Ahead" projects were selected in large part based on their
minimal potential for adverse affects on the environment. The Environmental Supervisor
reviewed all potential projects, and those with adverse effects estimated to be more than minimal
were eliminated from the program. The remaining projects involve only maintenance,
modernization, and safety concerns.
Dear Sirs:
Please find enclosed the Pre-Construction Notification for the above referenced project. Bridge No.
19 (35' long) will be replaced with a new 80-foot long bridge on the existing alignment. Traffic
will use an offsite detour during construction. There are impacts to buffers and Waters of the
U.S./State associated with this project. The new bridge will completely span the creek, a much
larger portion of floodplain. The bridge replacement will result in a better hydraulic opening and
provide for increased wildlife passage beneath the future bridge. Mill Run is located in the Neuse
River Basin and is classified by the Division of Water Quality as C Sw NSW 27-86-9-3.5.
Demolition: The bridge will be removed by sawing the deck and lifting it out in sections. We will
excavate behind the end bents and fold them back, then remove them without dropping any
components into the creek. Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters and
for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be followed.
[phone] x 2311 jshern(adot.state.nc.us
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
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FEDERALLY-PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) currently lists four federally protected species for Wilson
County (Table 1).
Table 1- Federally Protected Species of Wilson County
Federal Status Habitat Biological
Common Name Scientific Name Present Conclusion
Bald eagle Haliaeetus T(PD) N No Effect
leucocephalus
Red-cockaded Picoides borealis E N No Effect
woodpecker
Dwarf wedge mussel Alasmidonta E N No Effect
heterodon
Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii E N No Effect
No element occurrences are listed on the NHP database within one mile of the bridge.
No open water or tall trees, suitable for eagle foraging or nesting are in, or adjacent to, the bridge.
No pine trees suitable for RCW foraging or nesting are in, or adjacent to, the bridge. No flowing
,vaters suitable for DWMs are in, or adjacent to, the bridge. The October 2, 2003 survey
confirmed there are no sumac plants within the impact area. This project is not likely to jeopardize
the continued existence of any of the federally protected species listed in Wilson County.
Consultation of the historic bridge survey showed that Bridge #19 is not eligible for the National
Register. No sites listed on the National Register occur within one mile of the bridge. This project
will not affect listed or eligible historic properties.
Regulatory Approvals
USACE Section 404 Permit: The project qualifies for Nationwide Permit 3 (Maintenance of
previously approved structures). All permit conditions will be followed. For our files,
please provide a general permit verification that the activity is authorized
NCDWQ Section 401 Certification: The project qualifies for 401 General Certification number
3376. All conditions of the general certification will be followed.
NCDWQ Buffer Rules: As bridges are an allowable use they require written authorization from the
Division of Water Quality. Only Buffer Rule approval is sought in writing.
Please give me a call or email if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jamie Shern
Division 4 Environmental Supervisor

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Office Use Only: 040445-m Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
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 3
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ® no discharge - qualifies for GC 3376
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: ?NA
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: ?NA
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Anthony Roper Acting Division Engineer
Mailing Address: PO Box 3165
Wilson, NC 27895-3165
Telephone Number: 252 237-6164x2100 Fax Number: 252 234-6174
E-mail Address: aroper 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: Jamie Shern Division 4 Environmental Supervisor
Company Affiliation: Division 4 - NCDOT
Mailing Address: 509 Ward Blvd.
Wilson, NC 27895-3165
Telephone Number: 252 237-6164 x2311 Fax Number: 252 234-6174
E-mail Address: JSHERNADOT 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: Bridge 19 on SR 1629 over Mill Run in Wilson County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): MA04203
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): NA
4. Location
County: Wilson Nearest Town: Btwn Fremont & Stantonsburg
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Just west of intersection with SR
1633 on SR 1629
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35.5938°N, 77.9098°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): 0.15 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Mill Run C Sw NSW 27-86-9-3.5
8. River Basin: NEUSE
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at htip://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: rural agriculture, pasture, residential, woodland
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Using a
crane, Replace an existing bridge with a longer bridge in place with offsite detour.
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11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Replace old bridge
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.
Bridge previously approved by 33 CFR 330.3
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.
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
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: The bridge replacement will result in
an appropriate hydraulic opening and provide for increased wildlife passage The new bridge
will be 6 feet wider based on current design standards Therefore the new bridge will have
228 additional square feet of decking (4' above OHW) over jurisdictional waters of the
US/State No wetlands are present at the site 55' bank stabilization beneath bridge.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:NA
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
(indicate on ma) (acres) (es/no) (linear feet)
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e List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to. mechanized clearing, grading,
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:i/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.) 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
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
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)
Bridge shading 6 Mill Run 32 Solid blue line
Bent fill Mill Run

* 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 fond 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
tvlv-%v.usas.kov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., wkyw.topozone.com,
wvvw.mapquest.conn, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 6
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
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres
Name Wat)
( applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
NA

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging
Hooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Pond Creation NA
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.): NA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: NA
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 bridge length will be extended from 35' to 80' to span a larger portion of the floodplain.
This will require one in-stream bent. Offsite detour avoids temporary fill from onsite detour .
Equipment staging and work will be performed within the existing road footprint. Strict
enforcement of Best Management Practices for sedimentation and erosion control, the protection
of wetlands and surface waters and bridge demolition will be enforced during project
construction.
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
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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
htt,p://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwellands/strmgide.htm.
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 further mitigation is proposed for this project. Bridges are an allowable use per
Buffer Rules.
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/wrp/index.htrn 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): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
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Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) 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 ? Meets criteria to use the NCDOT Minimum Criteria Checklist
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. NA
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. Required
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Mitigation
1 423 3
2 77 1.5
Total 500
* 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
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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.
Not required Replacing existing bridge with a longer bridge. The existing bents and old bridge
fill will be removed from the buffer totaling 800 s.f. (305 cu yrds) to be excavated to restore the
natural floodplain elevation under the new bridge..
X1. 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.
No deck drains over the stream.
MR. 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.
XM. 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/Age `s Signatu Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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