20091046 Ver 2_Application_20100311

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
March 5, 2010
USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: Ms. Kim Garvey
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Madam:
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Subject: Revised Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permits 23, 33, and 13 and
Section 401 Water Quality Certifications 3701 and 3688 for improvements to US
220 (Future 173/74) from south of NC 134-US 220 Business to north of SR 1462 (Park
Drive Extension) in Randolph County, Federal Aid Project Number IMS-73 (8), State
Project No. 8.1572301, Division 8, TIP No. I-4407.
Reference: NCDOT Permit Application dated September 29, 2009
NCDWQ WQC issued November 23, 2009 (DWQ Project Number
091046)
USACE NW 23/13 permit issued December 15, 2009 (SAW-2009-01941)
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has received permits for the
proposed upgrade of the US 220 (Future I-73/74) corridor to interstate standards in order to
improve traffic flow and safety, as well as to be consistent with the rest of the Congressionally
designated corridor. However, as a result of further field investigations, an additional wetland
and section of stream were mapped within the project area.
At this time NCDOT requests a modification of the WQC issued by NCDWQ on November 23,
2009 and the NW 23/13 permit issued on December 15, 2009. Please see the enclosed copies of
the revised Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) (changes to wetland and stream impacts are
indicated in bold) and the revised sheet 34 of the roadway plans, revised permit drawings, and the
revised impact summary table for the above-referenced project.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT UNIT
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
4701 Allantic Ave.,
FAX: [phone] Suite 116
Raleigh, INC 27604
WERSITE: WWW.NCDOT ORG CCC
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
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A revised EEP confirmation letter is also included to reflect mitigation requirements indicated
for the Section 404 permit (l:l for 14 linear feet of impacts at site 2; no mitigation required for
resetting the pipe at Site 2; no mitigation required for impacts at Site 3). As discussed in email
communications (dated January 25, 2009) with USACE representative, Kim Garvey, 1:1
mitigation is proposed for the new stream impacts at Site 4.
This project calls for a letting date of June 15, 2010 and a review date of April 27, 2010.
However, the let date may advance as additional funds become available.
A copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT Website at:
http://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/pe/. If you have any questions or need additional
.iriformation,,please call Erica McLamb at (919) 43171595.
Sincer y,
MIA Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
w/attachment
Mr. Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (5 Copies)
W/o attachment (see website for attachments)
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Tim Johnson, P.E., Division 8 Engineer
Mr. Art King, Division 8 Environmental Officer
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Ms. . Karen Reynolds, PDEA
Ms. Beth Harmon, EEP
Mr. Phillip Ayscue, NCDOT External Audit Branch
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Corps action ID no. -
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008"'- "
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 23, 33,13 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ®No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ® No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ® Yes ? No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer th
below. ? Yes ®No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ®No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Improvements to US 220 (Future 173/74) from south of NC 134-US 220 Business to
north of SR 1462 (Park Drive Extension) in Asheboro, NC.
2b. County: Randolph
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Asheboro
2d. Subdivision name: not applicable
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: 1-4407
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. not applicable.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): not applicable
3d. . Street address: 4701 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 116
3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27604
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no.: [phone]
3h. Email address: [e-mail]

4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name: not applicable
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: not applicable
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): not applicable
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.8822 Longitude: - 79.8205
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: 212 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a . Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: UT's to Big Branch and Cedar Fork Creek
2b . Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C
2c . River basin: Cape Fear
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3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site, and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Existing land use in the project area consists of forested land (mixed deciduous-coniferous forest land) with some
disturbed areas (maintained roadsides and agricultural fields). Land'use in the project vicinity is comprised of forested
land, disturbed areas, and residential development.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
<0.01 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
2048 linear feet
3d. Explain the purpose. of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to upgrade the US 220 (future 173/74) corridor to interstate standards in order to
improve traffic flow and safety, as well as to be consistent with the rest of the Congressionally designated/NCDOT
Strategic Highway Corridor.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Improvements include widening of inside and outside shoulders, pipe extensions, removal of some curb and gutter and
installation of guardrail, per interstate standards. Standard road building equipment, such as trucks, dozers, and cranes
will be used.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments: Wetland and stream delineations were
completed in September 2004 by HDR Inc., biologists. 3
wetlands and 13 streams were identified in the project study
area. These delineations have not been verified by USACE. ? Yes ®No ? Unknown
A jurisdictional determination request, dated April 7, 2005,
was provided to Richard Spencer. The request packet
included the relevant wetland data forms. Richard Spencer
declined to visit the site or verify wetlands and streams until
the permit application was submitted. No written JD was
provided.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ? Preliminary ? Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: HDR, Inc.
Name (if known): Mr. John Jamison Other:
4d . If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a . Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained ®Yes ? No ? Unknown
for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b . If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
WQC 3701 and 3688 and NW 23/13
6. Future Project Plans
6a . Is this a phased project? ? Yes ®No
6b . If yes, explain.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number- Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T

Site 1 ®P [:1 T Mechanized Riparian ® Yes ® Corps 0.003
clearing [I No [I DWQ
Site 2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0.003
2h. Comments: Wetland impacts at Site 4 are a result of mechanized clearing necessary to allow for access
necessary for construction of the slope adjacent to this location. Mitigation is not proposed for impacts to this
wetland since impacts are minimal and will not result in diminished water quality downstream of the area.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of Average Impact
number - (PER) or jurisdiction stream length (linear
Permanent (P) or intermittent (Corps - 404, 10 width feet)
Temporary (T) (INT)? DWO - non-404, (feet)
other)
Site 1 ® P ? T Fill UT to Big Branch ® PER ® Corps 1
5 153 (perm)
Creek ? INT _ ? DWQ .
Site 2 SPOT Fill UT to Big Branch ® PER ® Corps 2
5 18 (perm)
Creek ? INT ? DWQ . 11 (temp)
Site 3 ® P ® T Fill UT to Cedar Fork ® PER ® Corps 2 11 (perm)
Creek ? INT ? DWQ 30 (temp)
Site 4 SPOT Fill/dewatering UT to Haskett ® PER ® Corps 2-3 81 (perm)
? INT ? DWQ 37 (temp)
Site 5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 6 ? P ? T ? PER El Corps
? INT El DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
1 263 (perm)
78 (temp)
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4. 3i. Comments: Temporary impacts at sites 1, 2, 3 and 4 are due to possible dewatering of the channels in
these locations necessary for construction. Permanent impacts at these sites are due to extensions of
culverts at these locations necessary due to the widening of the road. Mitigation is not proposed for
impacts at site 3, due to low stream quality (per site visit from Kim Garvey on 12110/09). Mitigation of 1:1 is
proposed for 14 linear feet of impacts at Site 2 because it is rip-rap and some function besides moving water
will still remain (per Kim Garvey in email on 12121109). No mitigation is proposed for impacts associated with
resetting the pipe at Site 2. 1:1 Mitigation is proposed for 74 linear feet of impacts at Site 4 due to the low
quality of the stream (per Kim Garvey in email on 01/25110). Mitigation is not proposed for 7 linear feet of
impacts at Site 4 which has been lined with concrete prior to construction of the proposed project. 2:1
mitigation is proposed for impacts at Site 1 (per Kim Garvey email on 12/21109)
5. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of
impact number - waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) (if applicable)
or Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts 0 Permanent
0 Temporary
4g. Comments:
6. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
PondlD Proposed use or
(acres)
number purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i.: Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j., Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer
impacts below. If ari impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ?Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason for impact Buffer mitigation Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) Stream name required? (square feet) (square feet)
or Temporary T
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Filter fabric will be utilized to allow for the complete removal of temporary fill.
Hydraulic design minimizes and avoids impacts to streams by using existing outlets to the maximum extent.
The roadway typical section will match the existing roadway section, which consists of partially grassed shoulders,
wooded or grassed fill slopes and grass lined roadway ditches.
Utilization of 2:1 fill slopes.
Rip rap was used where warranted to reduce erosion at pipe outlets and within roadway ditches.
The three sites where impacts occur are a result of safety improvements that will aid in better highway drainage. The use
of expressway gutter will aid in stabilizing fill slopes.
Project activities primarily occur within the existing roadway footprint and match the existing roadway grade, thereby
avoiding impacts to wetlands and minimizing impacts to jurisdictional streams.
Preformed scour holes will be utilized to reduce erosion and sedimentation.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
NCDOT will implement "Best Management Practices for Construction and Maintenance Activities". Appropriate sediment
and erosion control measures will be limited, and stream banks will be immediately revegetated following completion of
grading activities. NCDOT BMP's for the Protection of Surface Waters will be strictly enforced during construction of this
project.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ® Yes ? No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ® DWQ ® Corps
? Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
ED Payment to in-lieu fee program

pro
project?
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: not applicable
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a . Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ® Yes
4b . Stream mitigation requested: 394 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ® warm ? cool ?cold
4d . Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): 0 square feet
4e . Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4g . Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? n/a %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
See permit drawings.
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? not applicable
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
? •HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
? Yes ® No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ® Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ® Yes ? No
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a . Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/statellocal) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
tb . If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ® Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c . If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ® Yes ? No
Comments: CE approved on 04/04/05
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2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Welland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B..0200)? . .
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ®No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Due to the minimal transportation impact resulting from this bridge replacement, this project will neither influence nearby
land uses nor stimulate growth. Therefore, a detailed indirect or cumulative effects study will not be necessary.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. 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.
not applicable
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ® Yes ? No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ® Yes ? No
impacts?
® Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ? Asheville
5d . What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Based on NCDOT field surveys, NHP database, and USFWS Website for Randolph County, it has been determined that
the proposed project will have no effect on Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat.
Additional surveys for Schweinitz's sunflower on September 8, 2008. No specimens were observed during the 6-man
hour survey. Marginal habitat exists on most of corridor along roadside shoulder/woodland edges. Much of potential
habitat is apparently treated with herbicides and thus has little to no plant growth. No habitat in median as all of this area
is grassed and mowed regularly. However, according to NHP records a population of Schweinitz's sunflower was
observed approximately 0.5 miles east of the project area. Therefore, a revised biological conclusion of "May affect, not
likely to adversely affect, has been issued.
The USFW S concurred with the revised biological conclusion in a memo dated July 29, 2009 (see attached).
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6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NMFS County Index
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NEPA Documentation
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: NCDOT Hydraulics Unit coordination with FEMA.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Maps

Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name p Ica Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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March 2, 2010
Mr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center - - - -
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Mr. Thorpe:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
1-4407, Improvements to US 220 (Future 1-73/1-74) from South of NC 1241US 220 Business to North
of SR 1462 in Asheboro, Randolph County; Yadkin River Basin
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) will provide the
compensatory stream mitigation for the unavoidable impact associated with the above referenced project. Based on the
information supplied by you on February 24, 2010, the impacts are located in CU 03030003 of the Cape Fear River Basin
and 03040104 of the Yadkin River Basin in the Central Piedmont (CP) Eco-Region, and are as follows.
IMPACTS / MITIGATION UNITS Stream Wetlands Buffer
Cold Coal Wann RW NRW CM Zone 1 Zone 2
Impacts - Ca Fear 03030003 CP 74
Mitigation Units - Ca Fear 03030003 1:1 74

Impacts -Yadkin 03040104 CP 167
Mitigation Units - Yadkin 03040104 at 2:1 306
Mitigation Units-Yadkin 03040104 at 1:1 14

impacts -Total Proecl 241
Mitigation Units - Total Project - 394
This mitigation acceptance letter replaces the mitigation acceptance letters issued on July 9, 2009 and
January 27, 2010. EEP commits to implementing sufficient compensatory stream mitigation credits to offset the impacts
associated with this project by the end of the MOA Year in which this project is permitted, in accordance with Section X
of the Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the North Carolina Department of Environment end
Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, fully
executed on March 8, 2007. If the above referenced impact amounts are revised, then this mitigation acceptance letter will
no longer be valid and a new mitigation acceptance letter will be required from EEP.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely,
Willi FGilmot.E.
EEP Director
cc: Ms. Kimberly Garvey, USACE- Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Mr. Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
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March 2, 2010
Ms. Kimberly Garvey
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Dear Ms. Garvey:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter.
I-4407, Improvements to US 220 (Future I-73/1-74) from South of NC 124/US 220 Business to North
of SR 1462 in Asheboro, Randolph County; Yadkin River Basin (Cataloging Units 03040103 and.
03040104); Central Piedmont (CP) Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) will provide the
compensatory stream mitigation for the unavoidable impact associated with the above referenced project. As indicated in
the NCDOT's mitigation request received on February 24, 2010, stream mitigation from EEP is required for 241 feet of
warts stream impact (74 feet in Cape Fear 03030003 and 167 feet in Yadkin 03040104).
IMPACTS / MITIGATION UNITS Stream Wetlands Bu ffer
261d Cool . Wann RW NRW CM Zone 1 Zone 2
Impacts - Cape Fear 03030003 CP - - .74
Mitt ation Units -Cape Fear 03030003 al 1:1 74

Impacts - Yadkin 03040104 CP 167
Mitigation Units-Yadkin 03040104 at 2:1 306
Mitigation Units-Yadkin 03040104 (M
111 14
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Impacts - Total Project - 241
Mitigation Units-Total Project 394
This mitigation acceptance letter replaces the mitigation acceptance letters issued on July 9, 2009 and
January 27, 2010. Mitigation associated with this project will be provided in accordance with Section X of Amendment
No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement between the N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the N. C.
Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers fully executed on March 8, 2007 (Tri-Party MOA).
EEP commits to implement sufficient compensatory stream mitigation as listed above to offset the impacts associated with
this project by the end of the MOA year in which this project is permitted. If the above referenced impact amounts are
revised, then this mitigation acceptance letter will no longer be valid and a new mitigation acceptance letter will be
required from EEP.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon at 919-715-1929.
Sincerely, -
Willi . Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., NCDOT-PDEA
Mr. Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
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