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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
GOVERNOR
November 9. 2010
Ms. Lori Beckwith, NCDOT Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
Subject: Nationwide 14 Permit Application
SECRETARY
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SR 1323 Slope Street
Swain County
TIP No. R-5118
State Project No.: 42550.1.1 (DWQ Minor Permit Fee $240)
Dear Ms. Beckwith:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to widen SR 1323,
Slope Street/Franklin Grove Church Road, in Swain County from 17.5 feet to 20 feet. The
project includes the addition of curb and gutter and improved drainage to facilitate construction
of a sidewalk. In order to accomplish this work, it will be necessary to extend one double-barrel
metal culvert in Bryson Branch (Class C) on the inlet end of the existing pipe. The proposed
improvement has been identified as a necessary maintenance and safety improvement. Funds
have been allocated for this project with the project scheduled for letting in January of 2011.
I am sending plans for the pipe culvert replacement as well as a marked county map, USGS quad
map and photographs. We propose to install the new culvert slightly below the existing
streambed elevation where bedrock is not encountered to minimize impacts to aquatic habitats
and allow the existing stream gradient to remain as unchanged as physically possible.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Database was checked for records of threatened and
endangered species. There are no records of threatened or endangered species for Bryson
Branch. Bryson Branch is small, approximately 3 feet in width, and does not have sufficient
flow to support mussels and fish habitat is limited. There are records for the Appalachian elktoe
(Alasmidonta raveneliana) in the Tuckasegee River, approximately 3600 feet downstream of the
culvert site. The impacts from the culvert extension should be minimal. The overall project is
limited in scope and consists of widening the road by 2.5 feet and installing curb and gutter and
improving drainage to facilitate the installation of a sidewalk. Best management practices will
reduce the potential for impact from sedimentation. Due to the proximity of the Appalachian
elktoe to the project, we believe the project "may effect but is not likely to adversely effect"
this species.
SR 1323 Slope Street Page 3 November 9, 2010
Division of Water Quality (DWQ). In addition, I am requesting Mr. McHenry and Mr. Ed Ingle,
Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer (NCDOT), to comment directly to me
concerning this permit request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jonathan Woodard at
[phone] or me at [phone]. Your early review and consideration will be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely
Mark S. Davis
Division 14 Environmental Program Supervisor
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Brian Wrenn, DWQ, DENR, Raleigh (four copies)
Mr. Mike Parker, DWQ, DENR, Asheville
Mr. David McHenry, Mountain Region Coordinator, NCWRC, Waynesville
Ms. Marella Buncick, Biologist, USFWS Asheville
Mr. Joel B. Setzer, PE., Division Engineer, NCDOT, Sylva
Mr. Jonathan Woodard, P.E., District Engineer, NCDOT, Bryson City
Mr. E. L. Ingle, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT
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DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NW 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes N 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
If. 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
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
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: SR 1323 - Slope Street/Franklin Grove Church Road - Culvert Extension
2b. County: Swain County, North Carolina
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Bryson City
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: R-5118
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): N/A
3d. Street address: N/A
3e. City, state, zip: N/A
3f. Telephone no.: N/A
3g. Fax no.: N/A
3h. Email address: N/A
Page 1 of 11
PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):. N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal,degrees): Latitude: 35.4354 Longitude: - 83.4576
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(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: N/A acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Bryson Branch
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: DWQ Class: C
2c. River basin: Little Tennessee
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:
The area is just outside of the main part of Bryson City and is primairly low density single family residences with some
commercial on the Slope Street portion of the project.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
N/A
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
N/A
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Extend existing culvert in order to widen pavement and shoulders on SR 1323 to improve safety.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Water will be diverted from the existing culverts using an impervious dike, diversion pipes and a pump. The old headwall will
be removed and the trench prepared so pipe extensions and new headwall can be installed. The dike and flow diversion will
be removed to restore flow through the extended culverts. The road surface will be widened 2.5 feet and curb and gutter and
a sidewalk will be installed. Equipment to be used will include: trackhoe, dump trucks, paving equipment, manual labor,
sandbags, pumps and diversion pipes.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property
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? Yes ONO ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments: N/A
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
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[I Preliminary El
Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: N/A
Name (if known): N/A Other: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ? Yes ONO ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
N/A
Page 3 of 11
PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. 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
W1 ? PE] T N/A N/A ? Yes ? Corps N/A
? No ? DWQ
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? PE] T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts N/A
2h. Comments: N/A
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 jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent(P)or intermittent DWQ-non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 ® P ? T Culvert extension Bryson Branch ® PER
? INT ® Corps -
® DWQ 3 12
S1A ? P ®T Flow Diversion Bryson Branch ® PER
? INT ® Corps
® DWQ 3 100
S2 ®P ? T Streambank Bryson Branch ® PER ® Corps 3 10
Stabilization ? INT ® DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 22
3i. Comments: Total Temporary Impact for Impervious Dike and Flow Diversion is 100 linear feet
Page 5 of 11
PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Culvert will be extended the minimum length necessary to meet current NCDOT standards. The pipe extension will be placed
below the existing stream bed so natural substrate can be re-established. The pipe is being extended on the inlet end;
therefore, avoiding an impact to a small unnamed tributary near the outlet.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices will be installed prior to work being done. The culvert installation site
will be de-watered to minimize impacts from sedimentation.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ? No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DW Q ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this

project? ? Mitigation bank

®Payment to in-lieu fee program

? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
31b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type N/A Quantity N/A
3c. Comments: N/A
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: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ®cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4h. Comments: N/A
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.
N/A
Page 7 of 11
PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ®No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ? No
Comments: N/A .
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, na rrative description of the plan:
Project is covered by individual NPDES Permit NC S000250
? 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? N/A
? Phase II
? NSW
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? 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
Page 9 of 11
PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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?
El Raleigh
Sc. 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?
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Database.
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?
There are no marine or estuarine communities within the Blue Ridge Province
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?
This project was reviewed in 2003 under the North Carolina Moving Ahead program by the NCDOT Cultural Resources
Section. It was determined at that time that no surveys were warranted. The.project continues to be State funded.
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:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping
Mark S. Davis November 9,
Division Environmental Supervisor ?J??k .S. 'L???,5 2010

' Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
Applicant/Agent
s Printed Name (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letterfrom the applicant
is provided.)
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