20000536 Ver 1_Complete File_20000414

Construction of Climbing Lanes along NC 107
from Cashiers to South of East Laport
Jackson County
TIP # R-2224
State Project # 6.961013
NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT
R-2224
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH
ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT
Matt K. Smith, Biologist
August 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Project Description ...........................1
1.2 Purpose .......................................1
1.3 Study Area ....................................1
1.4 Methodology ...................................1
1.5 Physiography ..................................2
2.0 Biotic Resources
2.1 Terrestrial Communities .......... ............3
2.1.1 Disturbed Roadside Community...........3
2.1.2 Cove Forest Community ..................4
2.2 Aquatic Communities ...........................4
2.2.1 Shoal Creek Community ..................5
2.2.2 West Fork Tuckasegee River
Community ............................ 5
2.3 Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities.....5
2.3.1 Terrestrial ...........................5
2.3.2 Aquatic ...............................6
3.0 Water Resources
3.1 Stream Characteristics ........................6
3.2 Water Quality .................................7
3.3' Anticipated Impacts ...........................7
4.0 Special Topics
4.1 Waters of the United States: Jurisdictional
""'~ Issues ................................8
4.1.1 Permits ...............................8
4.2 Rare and Protected Species ....................8
4.2.1 Federally Protected Species...........9
4.2.2 Federal Candidate Species .............13
4.2.3 State Protected Species ...............14
4.2.4 Summary of Anticipated Impacts........15
5.0 References ..........................................16
Appendix A: Species Observed List ...................Al
Appendix B: Resource Agency Comments ................Bl

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Project Description
The proposed project calls for. the construction of
climbing lanes in three locations along NC 107 from Cashiers
to south of East Laport in Jackson County.
Section 1 is located 2.4 km (1.5 mi} south of SR 1132.
This section is 731.7 m (2400 ft} long and requires 21.3 m
(70 ft) of right-of-way, measured from the edge of pavement,
on the west side of NC 107.
Section 2 is located 0.81 km (0.5 mi) south of SR 1158.
This section is 579.3 m (1900 ftj long and requires 21.3 m
(70 ft) of right-of-way, measured from the edge of pavement,
along the west side of NC 107.
Section 3 is located 1.3
This section is 2012.2 m (6600
(70 ft) of right-of-way on the
entire section and 21.3 m (70
side of NC 107, from McDonald
of Jehovah's Witnesses study.
km (0.8 mi) south of SR 1120.
ft) long and requires 21.3 m
west side of NC 107, along the
ft) of right-of-way on the east
Real Estate to the Kingdom Hall
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this technical report is to inventory,
catalog and describe the various natural resources likely to
be impacted by the proposed project. The report also
•~.ttempts to identify and estimate the likely consequences of
•the anticipated impacts to these resources. These
descriptions and estimates are relevant only in the context
of existing preliminary design concepts. It may become
necessary to conduct additional field investigations, should
design parameters and criteria change.
1.3 Study Area
The proposed project occurs in rural Jackson County
(figure 1) in the western part of the Mountain physiographic
province. This county is composed completely of rural
communities and the county's major economic resources are
farming and tourism.
1.4 Methodology
A preliminary review of resource information was
conducted prior to field investigations. Resource
information used includes: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
quadrangle map (Glenville, Big Ridge), NCDOT aerial
photographs of the project area (1:4800), Soil Conservation

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Service (SCS) soil maps, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) list
of protected and candidate species, and N.C. Natural Heritage
Program (NC-NHP) database of uncommon and protected species
and unique habitats.
General field surveys were conducted at the proposed
project site by NCDOT biologists Matt Smith and Hal Bain on
July 13, 1993. Plant Communities and their associated
wildlife were identified and recorded. Wildlife was
identified using a variety of observation techniques: active
searching and capture, visual observations, and identifying
characteristic signs of wildlife (sounds, tracks and
burrows).
1.5 Physiography
The topography of the area is characterized as
mountainous. Elevations in the study area range from 610-
1220 m (2000-4000 ft) and soil profiles (Table 1) are
generally deep and well-drained. Amore complete description
of the most prevalent soils follows Table 1.
Table 1. Soil types listed by section.
SECTION SYMBOL MAP UNIT NAME
1 CuD Cullasaja-Tuckasegee complex
(5-30% slopes, stoney)
EdF Edneyville-Chestnut complex
(50-95% slopes, stoney)
2 CuD Cullasaja-Tuckasegee complex
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(30-50% slopes, stoney)
3 EdC Edneyville-Chestnut complex
(8-15% slopes, stoney)
EdD Edneyville-Chestnut complex
(15-30% slopes, stoney}
PwD Plott fine sandy loa m
(15-30% slopes, stoney)
Ud Udorthents (loamy)
NkA Nikwasi fine sandy l oam
2% slopes, frequently flooded)
Soils of the Edneyville and Chestnut Series (EdC, EdD,
EdF) consist of coarse-loamy, moderately deep, well drained
soils that occur on gently sloping to very steep ridges and
side slopes. Slopes range from 2-95%.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTb4ENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONbSF,NTAL
,..~ BRANCH
NC 107
FROM CASHIERS TO TUCKASEGEE
JACKSON COUNTY
T. I. P. NO. R-2224
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toe slopes, fans, .and benches in coves in the Southern
Appalachian Mountains. These soils are formed in colluvium
and are found on 8-95% slopes.
2.0 Biotic Resources
Living systems described in the following sections
include communities of associated plants and animals. These
descriptions refer to the dominant flora and fauna in each
community and how these biotic components relate to one
another. Complete listings of fauna which occur in Jackson
County can be found in one or more technical references
listed in section 5.0.
2.1 Terrestrial Communities
The two terrestrial communities found in the project
area are the Disturbed Roadside Community and the Cove Forest
Community. The faunal components of these communities will
be discussed with the appropriate floral community
components. Lists of species which were visually observed
during field surveys .are contained in Tables a-f of Appendix
A.
2.1.1 Disturbed Roadside Community
The roadside community occurs along both shoulders of NC
107 and in clearings located within the right-of-way.
Habitats differ in each section; however, the dominant
species are similar throughout the project. Common roadside
species found in the subject project include: club moss
(Lycopodium spp.), Christmas fern (Polystichum
-~-a.crostichoides), hay scented fern (Dennstaedtia
punctilobula), fescue (Festuca sp.}, buckhorn plantain
(Planta~o lamceolata}, dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), red
clover (Trifolium pratense), wild carrot (Daucus carota),
poke weed (Phvtolacca americana), blueberry (Vaccinium spp.),
blackberry (Rubes spp.), milkweed (Asclepias sp.), flowering
spurge (Euphorbia corollata}, phlox (Phlox sp.), blackeyed
susan (Rudbeckia sp.), loosestrife (Lysimachia sp.), Joe pye
weed (Eupatorium maculatum), kudzu (Pueraria lobata),
honeysuckle (Lonicera .iaAOnica), catbriar (Smilax spp.),
hawthorne (Cratae~us uniflora), mountain laurel (Kalmia
latifolia), rose bay (Rhododendron maximum), striped maple
(Acer pensylvanicum), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), and
smooth sumac (Rhus ~labra}. Tree saplings found in the study
area include: dogwood (Cornus amomum), yellow birch (Betula
alle~haniensis), tag alder (Alnus serrulata}, black cherry
(Prunes serotina), white oak (Ouercus alba), tulip tree
(Liriodendron tuliAifera), slippery elm (Ulmus rubra), red
maple (A. rubrum), black locust (Robinia pseuodo-acacia},
and sassafras (Sassafras albidum).

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Roadside communities form an edge that is utilized by
-many opportunistic animals. Many of the species described
below can also be found in woodland habitats. Opportunistic
feeders such as turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) and Virginia
opossum (Didelnhis vir~iniana) feed on carrion on the
roadside shoulders. Grassy roadsides and lawns are grazed by
white tailed deer {Odocoileus virQinianus} and eastern
cottontail rabbits (SylvilaQUS floridanus). Animals such as
woodchucks (Marmota monax) also use roadsides to forage and
to dig burrows. Overgrown waste areas provide a habitat that
is attracti~ to opportunistic animals such as broadhead
skink (Eumeces laticeps), black racer (Coluber constrictor),
corn snake (Elaphe ~uttata), shrews (Sorex spp.), rock vole
(Microtus chrotorrhinus), and long-tailed weasel (Mustela
frenata}, which utilize this habitat for feeding or shelter.
2.1.2 Cove Forest Community
The Cove forest Community provides habitat diversity
that cannot be found in other mountain forest communities.
All of the woodlands located within the projects right-of-way
are classified as cove forests. The dominant species are
similar in each section, but the diversity may differ
slightly. The canopy in this community is composed of red
maple, white pine (Pinus strobus), tulip tree, black locust,
white oak, hickory (Carta s~pp.), red oak (Quercus rubra}, and
haw (Viburnum sp.). The subcanopy includes individuals of
rose bay, dogwood, hemlock {TSUQa canadensis), mountain
laurel, chestnut saplings (Castanea dentata), and sassafras.
The groundcover is composed of Christmas fern, cranefly
orchid (Tipularia discolor), Pipsissewa (Chimaphila
umbellata), blueberry, catbriar, and pink moccasin flower
-~"(Cvpripedium acaule).
Animals found in this community can generally also be
found utilizing roadside/disturbed habitats. Woodland
lizards and salamanders such as the coal skink (Eumeces
anthracinus), Jordan's salamander {Plethodon ~iordan) and the
southern redback salamander (P. serratus) live under damp
logs and leaf litter foraging for small arthropods and
molluscs. Small mammals such as shrews and the rodents live
in tunnels beneath the forest floor. Cove forest inhabitants
include the eastern box turtle (TerraAene Carolina), northern
cricket frog (Acris crepitans), black racer (Coluber
constrictor), Virginia opossum, red squirrel (Tamiasciurus
hudsonicus), southern flying squirrel {Glaucomvs volans),
deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus), rock vole (Microtus
chrotorrhinus}, and eastern woodrat (Neotoma floridana}.
2.2 Aquatic Communities
Aquatic Communities located in the project study area
are Shoal Creek and West Fork Tuckasegee River. These

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streams contain an abundance of vertebrate and invertebrate
fauna including species of crayfish, salamanders, and fish.
2.2.1 Shoal Creek Community
Fast flowing mountain streams with rocky substrates
offer ideal habitat for crayfish (Cambarus spp. and
Procambarus spp.) and neritic salamanders, such as the
blackbelly salamander (Desmo~nathus auadramaculatus) and the
mountain dusky salamander (D. ochrophacus). These animals
live in rocky pools and feed on invertebrate larvae,
detritus, and smaller salamanders. This stream is also
habitat for bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) and eastern musk
turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) that utilize this area for
food and shelter. Fish species that are found in this type
of stream are generally grazers without jaw teeth such as the
central stoneroller (Campostoma anomalum), creek chub
(Semotilus atromaculatus), and rosyside dace (Clinostoma
funduloides).
2.2.2 West Fork Tuckasegee River Community
Two community types are represented by the West Fork
Tuckasegee River. One habitat is that of a small, shallow
mountain stream that supports similar fauna to that found in
Shoal Creek. The second habitat is composed of a larger
stream and a lake. This type of habitat supports a more
diverse assemblage of organisms including: crayfish (Cambarus
spp.), northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon), and queen
snake (Regina septemuittata}. Fish species found here
include species associated with larger bodies of water such
.:_~.s rainbow trout (Oncorhvnchus mykiss), brown trout (Salmo
"~ trutta), and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis} which grow
to larger sizes. Species such as the central stoneroller,
rosyside dace, river chub (Nocomis micropoQOn), whitetail-
. shiner (Cyprinella galactura), and warpaint shiner (Luxilus
cocco~enis) are more commonly found in shallower sections
with a greater flow rate.
2.3 Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
The construction of the subject project will result in
a permanent 1•oss of cove forest habitat and temporary impacts
to the roadside habitats. The culvert extension and fill
will result in a reduction in aquatic habitats and reduce the
quality of remaining habitat. Habitat quality is reduced by
the removal of canopy trees, changes in turbidity, addition
of sediment, and channel relocation.
2.3.1 Terrestrial
Destruction of terrestrial communities along the project
alignment will result in the loss of foraging and breeding
habitats for many of the terrestrial species which utilize

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this area (Table 2}. Loss of these habitats will result in a
reduction and displacement of species found in the subject
project study area.
Table 2. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS TO BIOTIC COMMUNITIES
COMMUNITY TYPES Section 1 I Section 2 I Section 3
Disturbed Roadside -0.19 (0.48) 0.14 (0.35) 0.83 (2.05)
Cove Forest 0.42 (1.04} 0.65 (1.60) 2.29 (5.66}
totals 0.61 (1.52) 10.79 (1.95)
Note: Values given in Hectares (Acres}
2.3.2 Aquatic
3.12 (7.71)
Potential impacts to the aquatic environments include
increased sedimentation and toxic runoff from construction
related erosion. Increased sedimentation can cause mortality
in sensitive species, through reduction of dissolved oxygen,
smothering of fish eggs and invertebrate larva, burying
deposit feeders, and clogging gills and filter feeding
appendages. Sensitive organisms found in mountain streams
include fish eggs and salamander larvae. To minimize impacts
to streams in the study area, NCDOT's Best Management
Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters should be
strictly enforced during the construction stage of this
project.
3.0 Water Resources
This section describes the physical aspects of the
resources and their relationship to major water systems.
3.1 Stream Characteristics
The subject project is located in the Little Tennessee
River Basin. Section 2 of the subject project crosses Shoal
Creek and section 1 of the subject project will encroach on
the West Fork Tuckasegee River. The existing structure over
Shoal Creek is a double barrel box culvert that runs at a 45
degree angle to the road.
Shoal Creek is describe as having a fast flow over
substrate containing boulder, cobble, and gravel size
particles. The flow in this stream is controlled by a series
of pools and falls with frequent riffle zones. Depths in
Shoal Creek range from 50 mm (2 in) in riffles to 150 mm
(6 in) in deep pools.

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West Fork Tuckasegee River is described as having a
medium flow with large pools and infrequent riffle zones.
Substrate composition ranges from sand to boulder sized
particles. Depths in the stream range from 150 mm (6 in) to
6.1 m (20 ft). The stream channel is approximately 4.6 m (15
ft) wide and opens into a small man-made lake that is 15.2 m
(SO ft) across.
3.2 Water Quality
The best usage classifications for Shoal Creek is Class
WS-III and the best usage classification for West Fork
Tuckasegee River is Class WS-III and B Tr as assigned by the _
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources (DEHNR), Little Tennessee River Drainage Basin
Classifications and Water Quality Standards, 1993. DEHNR
defines WS-III as waters protected as water supplies which
'are generally in low to moderately developed water sheds and
suitable for all Class C uses. Class B waters are defined as
suitable for primary recreation and suitable for all Class C
uses. Class C waters are defined as waters suitable for
aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife,
secondary recreation, and agriculture. Trout waters (Tr} are
defined as streams which are suitable. for natural trout
propagation and maintenance of stocked trout.
The NPDES,lists no pollutant dischargers for either
Shoal Creek or"West Fork Tuckasegee River. No High Quality
Waters, Outstanding Resource Waters, or waters designated as
WS-I or WS-~I will be impacted by the .proposed construction.
_ The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN)
addresses long term trends in water quality at fixed
monitoring sites by sampling for selected Benthic
macroinvertebrates. These organisms are sensitive to very
subtle changes in water quality. Good water quality is
associated with high taxa richness (the number of different
types of organisms) and the presence of many intolerant
species. Water quality degradation .gradually eliminates the
more sensitive species and leads to a community structure
quite different from that in an unstressed waterbody.
Specific data is not available for the immediate project
area.
3.3 Anticipated Impacts to Water Resources
The proposed construction of section 1 will necessitate
the relocation of a 427 m (1400 ft) section of the West Fork
Tuckasegee River near the power plant outlet and the
construction of section 2 will necessitate the lengthening of
the existing culvert.

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Construction related impacts include reduced water
quality, increased sedimentation, toxic runoff, alterations
of the water level due to interruptions or additions to water
flow, and the destruction of natural substrate due to stream
channelization. Reduced water quality could include changes
in water clarity, dissolved oxygen, or temperature.
4.0 Special Topics
4.1 Waters of the United States: Jurisdictional Issues
Wetlands and surface waters fall under the broad
category of "Waters of the United States" as defined in 33
CFR 328.3 and in accordance with provisions of section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344} and are regulated by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE).
4.1.1 Permits
The proposed project occurs in one of 25 counties that
are designated as trout counties. General permits will not
be issued by the COE in trout counties without the consent of
the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
West Fork Tuckasegee River and Shoal Creek are both
considered to be "bank to bank" surface waters that carry a
classification ,of Designated Public Mountain Trout Waters
(DPMTW). DPMTW's located on the West Fork Tuckasegee River
will be impacted by construction in section 1. DPMTW's
located along Shoal Creek do not occur in the study area but
are located within 0.8 km (0.5 mi) of the proposed
construction in section 2.
The construction in section 2 is likely to be authorized
under a Nationwide 14 permit and the construction in section
1 is likely to be authorized by a Nationwide 26 permit or a
section 404 individual permit. The type of permitting
necessary is dependant on the amount of fill required and the
flow rate of the stream. A state section 401 General Water
Quality Certification (2736) will be required for any
activity that requires a federal permit and that may result
in discharge, and must be approved prior to the issuance of a
section 404 permit.
The WRC reviews each application on a case by case basis
and the COE has final jurisdiction on all permit decisions.
4.2 Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of plants and animals have been in or
are in the process of decline. either due to natural forces or
the encroachment of man on its habitat. The following
sections discuss these species and their relationship to the
subject project.

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4.2.1 Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of
Endangered (E}, Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE), and
Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of
section 7 and section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended.
Effective July 7, 1993 the FWS lists 5 federally
protected species (Table 3) for Jackson County.
Table 3. Federally Protected Species for Jackson County.
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Helonias bullata Swamp pink T
Isotria medeoloides Small whorled pogonia E
Falco pere~rinus Peregrine falcon E
Glaucomvs sabrinus Carolina northern flying
coloratus squirrel E
Myotis sodalis Indiana bat E
"E" denoted Endangered (a species that is threatened with
extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its
range}.
"T" denotes Threatened (a species that is likely to become an
endangered species within the foreseeable future
throughout all or a significant portion of its range).
The following is a description of these species, their
~~ti~abitat requirements and conclusions regarding their
relationship to the subject project.
Swamp pink (Helonias bullata} T
Flowers Present: May (first half)
Swamp pink, a fresh water wetlands plant, once occurred
in wetlands from New York to Georgia.
North Carolina populations of swamp pink are limited to bogs
in the southern Appalachians in Transylvania, Jackson, and
Henderson counties.
This perennial plant grows from tuberous rhizomes. It
has lance-shaped, smooth, evergreen leaves that grow in basal
rosette. The 0.3-0.6 m (12-24 in) hollow stem is topped with
a short, dense, spike-like raceme of pink or purplish
flowers. The fruit is a three lobed, papery capsule, 3-5 mm
(0.12-0.2 in) long and 8-10 mm (0.32-0.4 in) wide.

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Swamp pink is found in freshwater wetlands areas
including spring seepages, swamps, bogs, meadows, and along
the margins of marshy meandering streams. Soils that it
occurs in are described as being slightly acidic {pH: 4.2-
4.9) with a thin layer of decomposed organic matter.
Populations are found in areas with varying amounts of sh~.de,
but populations in open areas are less vigorous due to
increased competition from other species.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect
No wetlands were identified in the study area, and streams
identified in the study area do not provide suitable habitat-
for the swamp pink. Therefore, no effects to this federally
protected species will occur from the construction of the
subject project.
Small-whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) E
Federally Listed: September 10, 1982
Flowers Present: midMay - midJune
The small-whorled pogonia is found in North Carolina in
the Nantahala National Forest, Macon County and near the town
of Flat Rock, Henderson County.
This perennial orchid has long pubescent roots and a
hollow stem 95-250 mm (3.8-10 in) tall. Stems terminate in a
whorl of five or six light green, elliptical leaves that are
somewhat pointed. Leaves measure approximately 80 x 40 mm
(3.2 x 0.16'in). One or two light green flowers are produced
at the end of the stem. Flowers have short sepals that are
-o.nly 25 mm ( 1 in) long.
The small-whorled pogonia grows in "second growth
deciduous" or deciduous-coniferous forests, with an open
canopy, apen shrub layer, and sparse herb layer. It prefers
acidic soils and flowering is inhibited in areas where there
is relatively high shrub coverage or high sapling density.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: Surveys recommended
Habitat for the small-whorled pogonia is found in the
study area. Surveys for this species should be conducted
during the May-June flowering season.
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`Peregrine falcon (Falco pereQrinus} E
Date Listed: 3/20/84
The peregrine falcon is found throughout the United
States in areas with high cliffs and open land for foraging.
They occupy a range from 0.25-120 square miles depending on
the availability of food. The hunting range usually extends
16 km (10 mi) from the nest.

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The peregrine falcon is between 0.4-0.5 m (1.3-1.6 ft}
long and 0.9-1.1 m (3.0-3.6 ft) wide, roughly the size of a
crow. In this species the female is roughly 25% larger than
the male. Plumage along its back is dark with the underside
being lighter and barred and spotted. It is most easily
recognized by the dark crown and a dark wedge that extends
below the eye forming a distinct helmet. Like all falcons,
it is characterized by pointed wings in flight. Immature
falcons have dark-brownish backs and heavily streaked
underparts.
Nesting for the falcons is generally on high cliff
ledges but they may also nest in broken off tree tops in the
eastern deciduous forest and on skyscrapers and bridges in
urban areas. Nesting occurs from mid-March to May. Prey for
the peregrine falcon consists of small mammals and birds.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect
Although the peregrine falcon could potentially use
open habitat in the study area for foraging, no suitable
habitat for nesting was identified in or near the study area
and no individuals are known to nest in the vicinity.
Therefore, no effects to this federally protected species are
anticipated from the construction of the subject project.
Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus) E
Date Listed: 7/1/85
The northern flying squirrel is widely distributed in
northern North America and was not known to exist on the east
coast south of New York until well into the 20th century.
.~Seyeral isolated populations of the northern flying squirrel
occur in the western part of North Carolina, along the
Tennessee border.
The northern flying squirrel is a small gliding rodent.
This squirrel has a large well furred flap of skin along
either side of its body. This flap of skin is connected at
the wrist in the front and at the ankle in the rear. The
skin flaps, and its broad flattened tail allow the northern
flying squirrel to glide from tree to tree. It is a solely
nocturnal animal with large dark eyes. Juvenile squirrels
have a uniform dark grey back and an off-white underside.
Adult squirrels are characteristically grey with a brownish,
tan, or reddish wash on the back, and a grayish-white to
buffy white underside.
This squirrel is found above 1524 m (5,000 ft) in the
transition zone between hardwood and coniferous forests.
Nests are generally found in the hardwood forest. Northern
flying squirrels feed on lichens, fungi, seeds, buds, fruit,
staminate cones, insects, and animal flesh. Northern flying
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nests. Leaf nests are most commonly occupied during the
summer. There is some evidence that these squirrels will use
a burrow.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect
Habitat for the northern flying squirrel is not found at
elevations below 1524 m (5000 ft). Elevations in the study
area range from 610-1220 m (2000-4000 ft). Therefore, no
effects to this federally protected species will result from
the construction of the subject project.
Indiana bat (Mvotis sodalis) E
Date Listed: 3/11/67
Mvotis sodalis range is centered around cavernous
limestone regions in the eastern United States. They range
from the western edge of the Ozark Mountains in Oklahoma to
southern Wisconsin, east to Vermont, and south to the
Appalachian Mountains in Alabama.
Adult Indiana bats are the smallest bats found in
western North Carolina. They measure 75 mm (3 in) in length
and weighs 1/8 -1/4 ounce. Several characteristics can be
used to distinguish them from other bats; the hair on the
feet is short and does not extend past the tips of the claws,
the tail membrane is attached to the base of the keel, and
the calcar (cartilaginous spur from the bats heel which helps
support tail or interfemoral membrane} is keeled. The
Indiana bats dorsal fur is brown in color and the ventral fur
is lighter with a cinnamon hue.
The Indiana bat has different summer and winter habitat
requirements. Hibernacula is in caves and abandoned mines
that usually have standing water on the floor. These bats
begin hibernation in September or November, with occasional
periods of activity, until they emerge in mid-March and early
May. Hibernation only occurs in regions where winter
temperatures are stable and range from 4-8 degrees Celcius.
Little is known of the summer habitat of the Indiana bat. It
is thought that they disperse throughout their range and
spend the summer foraging alone over streams or along forest
margins. Females generally spend the summer in maternity
colonies that contain from 50 to 100 individuals. They have
been found under loose bark on dead and living trees along
small to medium-sized streams.
Rivers as foraging areas and as migration routes are
extremely important to this species. Optimum foraging is
over streams with mature riparian vegetation overhanging the
water. Streams that have been stripped of their riparian
vegetation do not appear to offer suitable foraging habitat.

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BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect
The Indiana bat is known from Jackson County only from
ari undated collection taken at Kitchen's Cave near Sylva.
Riparian habitat found in section 2 of the study area
provides suitable foraging habitat for the Indiana bat. No
caves or maternity colonies were identified in the study
area. Even with suitable foraging habitat available, without
caves suitable for roosting and hibernation it is unlikely
that this species will utilize habitat found in the study
area.
4.2.2 Federal Candidate Species
Federal Candidate species are not legally protected
under the Endangered Species Act and are not subject to any
of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are
formally proposed or listed as Threatened or Endangered.
Surveys for federal candidate species were not conducted.
The following list (Table 4) is composed of federal
candidate species, listed for Jackson County.

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Table 4. Federal Candidate Species for Jackson County.*~
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME HABITAT
Aneides aeneus Green salamander Yes
Crvptobranchus
alle~iensis Hellbender Yes
Percina sguamata Olive Darter Yes
Cambarus reburrus French Broad stream
crayfish No
Mesodon Orestes Engraved covert No
Speveria diana Diana fritillary
butterfly Yes
Brvocrumia vivicolor Gorge moss ~ Yes
Cheiloleieunea evansii a liverwort * Yes
Delphinium exaltatum Tall larkspur ~ No
Euphorbia purpurea Wolf's milk spurge Yes
Gvmnoderma lineare Rock gnome lichen No
Ju~lans cinerea Butternut Yes
Lysimachia fraseri Fraser's loosestrife Yes
Lophocolea appalachiana a liverwort * No
Mnium carolinianum Carolina mnium ~ Yes
Monotropsis odorata Sweet pinesap No
Pla~iochila caduciloba a liverwort Yes
Pla~iochila echinata a liverwort ~ Yes
PlaQiochila sharpii a liverwort ~ Yes
Pla~iochila sullivantii
var. spini~era a liverwort * No
Pla~iochila s. var. '
sullivantii
~ a liverwort ~ No
Pla~iochila vir~inica
var. caroliniana a liverwort ~ No
Saxifra~a caroliniana Gray's saxifrage * No
Schlotheimia lancifolia Highland's moss ~ Yes
Silene ovata Mountain catchfly Yes
Senecio millefolium Divided-leaf ragwort No
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii A liverwort * No
Tortula ammonsiana Ammon's tortula No
Waldsteinia lobata Barren strawberry No
Note: "~" denotes no specimen taken in at least 20 years.
"*~" All federal candidates presented are classified as
"C2"
4.2.3 State Protected Species
Plants or animals with state designations of Endangered
(E), Threatened (T), or Special Concern (SC) are given
protection by the State Endangered Species Act and the N.C.
Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979, administered
and enforced by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission and the N.C. Department of Agriculture.

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Table S. State Protected Species for Jackson County.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Aneides aeneus
Crvptobranchus
alle~iensis
Mesodon Orestes
Brvocrumia vivicolor
Delphinium exaltatum
GYmnoderma lineare
Lysimachia fraseri
Schlotheimia lancifolia
Senecio millefolium
COMMON NAME NC STATUS
Green salamander ~ E
Hellbender SC
Engraved covert T
Gorge moss ~ E
Tall larkspur ~ E-SC
Rock gnome lichen T
Fraser's loosestrife E
Highland's moss * T
Divided-leaf ragwort T
Note: "E" Endangered, "T" Threatened, "SC" Special Concern.
"~" denotes no specimen taken in at least 20 years.
Surveys for state protected species were not conducted.
However, a search of the Natural Heritage Programs data-base
of rare and protected species turned up populations of two
state protected species located just south of section 1 along
NC 107. These species are the pink-shell azalea
(Rhododendron vaseyi) and golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis).
Habitat for these species is found in the study area and
potential impacts are unknown.
4.2.4 Summary of Anticipated Impacts
,_ Habitats found in the study area could potentially be
used by the peregrine falcon and Indiana bat for foraging.
No nesting or hibernacula habitat was identified from the
study area. Habitat for the small-whorled pogonia is found
in the study area. Surveys for this species need to be
completed during the May-June flowering season. Until
surveys are completed for the small-whorled pogonia it is
uncertain how and if it will be affected by the proposed
project. Impacts to other federally protected species in
Jackson County resulting from the construction of the subject
project are not anticipated.

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S.0 References
American Ornithologists' Union. 1983. Check-list of North
American Birds (6th ed.). Lawrence, Kansas, Allen
Press, Inc.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. "Corps of Engineers
Wetlands Delineation Manual," Technical report Y-87-1,
U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station,
Vicksburg, Miss.
Lee, D.S., J.B. Funderburg, Jr. and M.K. Clark. 1982. A
Distributional Survey of North Carolina Mammals.
Raleigh, North Carolina Museum of Natural History.
Martof, B.S., W.M. Palmer, J.R. Bailey and J.R. Harrison III.
1980. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Carolinas and
Virginia. Chapel Hill, The University of North Carolina
Press.
Menhenick, E.F. 1991. The Freshwater Fishes of North
Carolina. N.C.WRC., Raleigh.
NCDEHNR-DEM. 1988. Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient
Network (BMAN) Water Quality Review 1983-1986.
NCDEHNR-DEM. 1991. Biological Assessment of Water Quality
in North Carolina Streams: Benthic Macroinvertebrate
Data Base and Long Term Changes in Water Quality, 1983-
1990. ~~
NCDEHNR-DEM. 1991. "Classification and Water Quality
Standards Assigned to the Waters of the Little Tennesse
River Basin". Raleigh, Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources.
NCWRC. 1990. "Endangered Wildlife of North Carolina".
Raleigh, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commision.
Plant Conservation Program. 1991. "List of North Carolina's
Endangered, Threatened, and Candidate Plant Species".
Raleigh, North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Potter, E.F., J.F. Parnell and R.P. Teulings. 1980. Birds
of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, The University of North
CArolina Press.
Radford, A.E., H.E. Ahles and G.R. Bell. 1968. Manual of
the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill, The
University of North Carolina Press.
Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 1990. Classification of
The Natural Communities of North Carolina. Third

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Approximation. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program,
Division of Parks and Recreation, NCDEHNR.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service.
1989. Soil Survey of Jackson County, North Carolina.
North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1979. Classifications of
Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States.,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.
Weakely, A.S. 1991. "Natural Heritage Program List of the
Rare Plant Species of North Carolina". North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program;
Webster, W.D., J.F. Parnell and W.C. Biggs. 1985. Mammals
of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland. Chapel Hill,
The University of North Carolina Press.

The following lists of animals include those species
which were observed along the project alignment.
Table. a. Invertebrates
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME
crayfish Cambarus spp.
Procambarus spp.
Table b. Fish
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME
rock bass Ambloplites rupestris
Table c. Amphibians
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME
black belly salamander DesmoQnathus guadramaculatus
mountain dusky salamander D. ochrophacus
shovelnose salamander Leurognathus marmocatus
"Table d, Reptiles
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME
rat snake Elaphe obselata
black racer Coluber constrictor
northern water snake Nerodia sipedon
queen snake Regina septemuittata

Table e.
Birds
COMMON NAME
Carolina wren
solitary vireo
hooded Warbler
dark-eyed junco
black and white warbler
ruby-throated hummingbird
rufous-sided towhee
northern(Yellow-shafted) flicker
chipping sparrow
gray catbird
tufted titmouse
Carolina chicadee
chestnut-sided warbler
red-eyed vireo
red tailed hawk
American crow
turkey vulture
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Thrvothorus ludovicianus
Vireo solitatius
Wilsonia citrina
Junco hvemalis
Mniotilta varia
Archilochus colubris
PiAilo erythrophthalmus
Colaptes auratus
Spizella passerina
Dumetella carolinensis
Parus bicolor
P. carolinensis
Dendroica pensylvanica
V. olivaceus
Buteo .iamaicensis
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Cathartes aura
Table f.
Mammals
COMMON NAME
eastern chipmunk
raccoon
woodchuck
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Tamias striatus
Procyon lotor
Marmota monax

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June 11, 1993
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North Carolina Department of Transportation
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NC 107, FROM SOUTH OF EAST LAPORT TO CASHIERS, JACKSON COUNTY, STATE
PROJECT NO. 6.961013, TIP NO. R-2224
TVA has reviewed your March 3 letter and offers the following comments:
1. .Golden seal (Hvdrastis canadensis), a state-listed endangered
plant, is reported in the immediate vicinity of Section 1 and may
occur along Section 2.
2. All three sites along NC 107 appear to be within the acquisition
boundary of the Nantahala National Forest. If so, coordination
with the U.S. Forest Service should be done.
3. The proposed project potentially encroaches on the floodplain of
the west fork of the Tuskasegee River. we have no available flood
data for this portion of the Tuskasegee River, but potential flood
impacts to the proposed improvements should be considered.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact
Dale K. Fowler of my staff at [phone] in Knoxville; Tennessee.
Sincerely,
M. Pau Schmierbach, Manager
Environmental quality

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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512. North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Cazolina 27b04
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
April 2, 1993
MEMORANDUM
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
T0: Melba McGee, Pl~ajnning and Assessment
FROM: Monica Swihart~,"Water Quality Planning
SUBJECT: Project Review #93-074,3; Scoping Comments - NCDOT
Improvements to NC 107, From South of East Laport to
Cashiers, Jackson County, TIP No. R-2224
The Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental
Management requests that the following topics be discussed in tree
environmental documents prepared on the subject project:,
A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project. The
stream classifications should be current.
B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelizations/
relocations. If the original stream banks were vegetated, it
is requested that the channelized/relocated stream banks be
-'~ revegetated.
C. Number of stream crossings.
D. Will permanent spill catch basins be utilized? DEM requests
that these catch basins be placed at all water supply stream
crossings. Identify the responsible party for maintenance.
E. Identify the stormwater controls (permanent and temporary) to
be employed.
F. Please ensure that. sediment and erosion and control measures
are r.ot placed in wetlands.
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G. Wetland Impacts
1} Identify the federal manual used for identifying and
delineating jurisdictional wetlands.
2) Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible?
3) Have wetland impacts been minimized?
4) Discuss wetland impacts by plant communities affected.
5) Discuss the quality of wetlands impacted.
6) Summarize the total wetland impacts.
7) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested from
DEM.
H. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent
practicable. Prior to the approval of any borrow/waste site
in a wetland, the contractor shall obtain a 401 Certification
from DEM.
I. Did NCDGT utilized the existing road alignments as much as
possible? Why not (if applicable)?
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be
required for this project. Applications requesting coverage under
our General Certification 14 or General Permit 31. will require
written concurrence. Please be aware that 401 Certification *na:y be
denied if wetland impacts have not been avoided and minimized to
the maximum extent practicable.
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ~
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, Planning and Assessment
Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
FROM: David Yow, Highway Project Coordinator z~T~~ _
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: April 2, 1993
SUBJECT: Request for information from the N. C. Departme:lt of
Transportation (NCDOT) regarding fish and wildJ_i.f_e
concerns for improvements to NC 107 from south of East
Laport to Cashiers, Jackson County, North Carolina, TIP
No. R~-2224, SCH Project No. 93-0743.
This memorandum responds to a request from Mr. L. J. Ward of
the NCDOT for our concerns regarding impacts on fish and wildlife
resources resulting from the subject project. The N. C. Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed the proposed
improvements, and our comments are provided in accordance.with
provisions of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S.
113A-1 et seq., as amended; 1 NCAC 25) and the Fish and WildJ_ifz
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 601-667d).
The NCDOT proposes to construct climbing lanes in three
locations along NC 107 from south of East. Laport to Cashiers in
Jackson County. Specific NCWRC concerns are listed below by
project section:
Section l: This site lies between NC 107 and the West Fork
Tuckasegee River. The primary concern here is the possible
encroachment on the river, since the 70 feet of right-of-way
required by the NCDOT for this project may involve channel
relocation and/or severe sedimentation impact. West Fork
Tuckasegee River is Designated Public Mountain Trout Water
(DPMTW) and contains a good brown trout fishery that is
heavily fished. The river is stocked .biennially with brown
trout fingerlings. The NCWRC would oppose any project
designs that involve relocation, channelization, or .filling

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of these waters. Also in the vicinity is Little Glenville
Lake and the Nantahala Power and Light powe.rho:ise associated
with Thorpe Reservoir (also called Glenville Lake}. Little
Glenville Lake is becoming filled with silt and is no longer
DPMTW.
Section 2: This site involves encroachment on Shoal Creek,
which closely parallels NC 107 in this area. Shoal Creek is
DPMTW from where the Glenville Lake pipeline crosses t}iis
creek downstream to the confluence with 4dest Fork Tuckasegee
River, and degradation of upstream areas-cr(ay impact these
waters as well. Shoal Creek is stocked periodically with
brown trout fingerlings and is heavily fished. Concerns
regarding this area are similar to those listed for the West
Fork Tuckasegee River above.
Section 3: The NCWRC has no special concerns regarding
DPMTW from this section of the project, although impacts to
small tributaries may affect downstream waters and should be
avoided or minimized.
.For purposes of reference, our informational needs regarding
the upcoming environmental document are .listed below:
1. Description of fishery and wildlife resources within
the project area, including a listing of federally or
state designated threatened, endangers-d, or special
concern species. When practicable, potential borrow
areas to be used for project construction should be
included in the inventories. A listing of designated
~' plant species can be developed through consultation
with:
The Natural Heritage Program
N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation
P. 0. Box 27.687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
.[phone]
and,
Cecil C. Frost, Coordinator
NCDA Plant Conservation Frogram
P. O. Box 27647
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
In addition, the NCWRC's Nongame and Er~d.ar_gered Species
Program maintains databases for locations of vertebrate
wildlife species. While there is no charge for the

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list, a service charge for computer time is involved.
Additional information may be obtained from:
Randy Wilson, Manager
Nongame and Endangered Species Program
N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N. C. 276C4-11.88
[phone].
2. Description of_ any streams or wetlands affected by the
project. The need for channelizing or relocating
portions of streams crossed and the extent of such
activities.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted by
the project. Wetland acreages should include all
project-related areas that may undergo hydrologic
change as a result cf ditching, other drainage, or
filling for project construction. Wetland
identification may be accomplished through coordination
with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). If the
COE is not consulted, the perscn delineating wetlands
should be identified and criteria listed.
4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland wildlife
habitat impacted by the proposed project. Potential
borrow sites should be included.
5. The extent to which"the project will result in loss,
degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife habitat
(wetlands or uplands),
6. Mitigation fUr avoiding, minimizing or compensating for
direct and indirect degradation in habitat quality as
well as quantitative losses.
7. A cumulative impact assessment section which analyzes
the environmental effects of highway construction and
quantifies the contribution of this ir_dividual project
to environmental degradation.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early
planning stages for this project. If I can further assist your
office, please contact me at [phone].
cc Joffrey Brooks, District 9 Tr?i.ldlife Biologist
Micky Clemmons, District 9 Fishez~ies Biologist
Stephanie Goudreau, Mtn. Region Habitat Biologist
Randy Wilson, Nongame/Endangered Species Program Mgr.
Janice Nicholls, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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William W. Cobey; Jr., Secretary /~ r~ _ Director
Project Number: '( 3 " U7 7.3 County: J f}C~j~/,y
Project Name: /" C ~Q
Geodetic~Survey
'~~ This project will impact ~eodetic survey markers. N.C. Geodetic
Survey should be contacted prior to construction at P.O. Box 27687,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611 [phone]. Intentional destruction of a
geodetic monument is a violation of N.C. General Statute 102-4.
This project will have no impact on geodetic survey markers.
Other (comments attached)
For m~o7repinformation contact the Geodetic Survey off-ice at (919) i
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control
No comment
This project will require approval of an erosion and sedimentation
control plan prior to beginning any land-disturbing activity if more
than one (1) acre will be disturbed.
y If an environmental document is required to satisfy Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) requirements, the document must be submitted as part
of the erosion and sedimentation control plan.
If any portion of the project is.-located within a High Quality Water
Zone (HQW), as classified by the Division of Environmental Management,
,/ increased .design standards for sediment and erosion control will apply.
The erosion and sedimentation control plan required for this ro'ect
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should be prepared by the Department of Transportation under the
erosion control program delegation to the Division of Highways from the
North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission.
Other (comments attached)
For more information contact the Land Quality Section at [phone].
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DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
March 22, 1993
Memorandum
TO: Melba McGee
FROM: Stephen Hall
SUBJECT: Scoping -- NC 107 Improvements, Jackson County
REFERENCE: 93-0743
The Natural Heritage Program database contains records for .two
species of rare plants occurring within the vicinity of the
proposed project. Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis), state-
listed as Endangered/Special Concern, has been recorded from
along NC 107 at two locations just south of Section 1. Pink-
shell azalea (Rhododendron vaseyi), considered significantly rare
in North Carolina, also occurs at one of these sites. Both are
found primarily in rich cove forests.
Should these species or suitable habitat be discovered within the
project area, we recommend that alignments be selected that avoid
them as much as possible.

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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Division of Soil & Water Conservation
March 16, 1993
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
FROM: David Harrison
SUBJECT: Improvements to NC 107, Jackson County.
Project Number 93-0743
The proposed improvements involve construction c_~f_ climbi~zg lanes
in three locations along NC 107.. The Environmental Assessment
._,should identify any unique, prime, or important farmlands that
would be impacted by the project. A wetlands evaluation should
be included.
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
March 23, 1993
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TO: 'nda S wall
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n ironmental Engineer
Public Water Supply Section
SUBJECT: Clearinghouse Review
DOT Upgrade of N.C. 107 s~c~# `~3 -o7 y3
East LaPorte to Cashiers
Comments relative to subject matter:
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
],) Intake from two water treatment plants 10.3 miles downstream.
(a) Western Carolina University 01-50-116
(b) Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority (Proposed) 01-50-035
2) One community well approximately 300 feet west of section #3. No impact
expected from this activity.
3) Section #1 will be near an impoundment for discharge from the adjacent power
plant. Sedimentation control measures will be needed if the construction
will be downstream of this intake.
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P.O. Box 27587, Raleigh, Ivortir Carolina 27511-7587 Telephone [phone] l=ax #' 919J33-0513
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF 1~ANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DMSION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201

R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
MEMORAI~IDI.TM T0: tfii. i sor. S t r. cuci . Unit i_ec.d
Project Piannin~ Unit
FROM: :1~iat~~~~ Smith, Bioi.o~ist
Eni ironmenta.l Ilr=it
SUIi.TECT: ldciendum to atural resources Tech:iic_,.i
F:eport for the proposed constrtction of
clir~uinc lanes aion~, three sections of ~~
lU- ~ ron (:,ashier_, to south of :ast ~a~~o:~ ~ .
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REFERENCE: (11 \atural Resources I`echnica. Rei~ort for
I;-?:~_'~. :lurust ;, lt)9_~, prepared ; i. `.Tart
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(?; Acide.r.clum tc, ~aturai Resources T_cr.nica
,_ Repor. t for R-??2~+, .7une ~S, I9~?~, prepared
by ?-1att L. 5?nith.
The foilot;-.n~ rer~ort T~rovides information concer.tin~ the
rec31 ir~nment of sect ion ? of thi sun jeer project anti the
recent Ir comp? ~~.teci surt-ei- for the federal i~- protecter~ st~Tamp
^ln~ l.n tiE'.C.l~,il _) O'_ Cile 5Lli?~~'Ct T~rr~`ir~Ct.
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._ _ ~n5 ,ju5t SOLIt17 Of Che Shoal Cre°~ Cr^Stitn° Lind °`iCer:ds
south for ?i? m (350G ft7. The ciinbinc lanes are to be
oonstructec b~- one of tFi'c aiternatie.:~. ~:alternate ? tails
for the ;~r•idenin~ to occur 30 m (1C0 _t1 to the east of the
e~istin~ cer.teri inl~ and alternate ? calls for the ~videnin~ to
occur 30 m t 1(7G ft 1 to the ii-est of the e~i.stinc centeriine.'~~"
Reference 1 included descriptions of the phi:sicai
resources of Shoal Creek and ts1e aquatic communities
associated ti~ith it. as ~.~ell as de:~cripticns of the
terrestrial biotic coii:munities found in the stud ti- area.
Amender_i impacts to water resources and riot is co;nmunities
likel~~ to result fro;n the proposed construction are reported
belo~r~~ (Table I) .

Impacts to Water Resources
The construction of :4lternate ? of.the proposed project
will necessitate the relocation of Shoal Creek through most
of the project length.
Channel changes adversely affect streams through
alterations in the stream bed. stream bank, stream gradient
and aquatic communities. Potential impacts include
alterations in flow rate, increased sedimentation, changes in
substrate composition, and stream bank stabilization. In
order to minimize impacts to the physical and biotic
resources of Shoal Creek in the study area, NCDOT's Best
Management Practices for. the Protection of Surface Waters and
Sedimentation Control Guidelines should be strictly enforced
during the construction stage of this project.
Relocated streams will be designed to have similar
characteristics (depth, width, substrate. gradient) as the
original stream. This includes the re-establishment of
emer~7er.t and streamside vegetation. If the stream relocation
is greater than 30 m (100 ft) or greater than 15 m !50 ft) on
one sid°, coordination with the NC ~`'i ldlife Resot.rces
~.,o~nmi~,sior: (`,i~`RC) Zvi l l be rec;uired per Fish ar.c~ ~~`i ld':iF°
Coordination :'pct. as amended (16 liSC 6G1-b6%d).
The construction of Alternated will not result in
impacts to any water resources.
Impacts To Biotic Communities
~'~ The biotic communities found in the study area are the
11an Dominated Community and the Cove Forest Community. These
communities are thoroughly described in reference 1. Table 1
summarizes potential quantitative losses to these biotic
communities. resulting from project construction. Estimated
impacts are derived using the entire proposed ri;ht-of-wa:-
width of 30 m (100 ft}.
Table 1. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities
COl-gMUNITY ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 2
~~ian Dominated 0.45 (1.1} 0.35 (?.1}
Cove Forest 2.5 (5.1) 2.0 (~.0}
Total Impacts: 3.0 (7.2) 2.9 (7.1)
lv'ote: Impacts shown in Hectares (Acres}.
The construction of either alternative will resuit in
temporary impacts to the existing :~4an Dominated Community.
The construction of Alternative 2 will result in fewer

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impacts to the Cove Forest Community than the construction of
Alternative 1. Impacts to Man Dominated Communities are
generally less objectionable than impacts to natural
communities. It is recommended that Alternative 1 be
utilized for the construction of this project in order to
avoid impacts to water resources in the study- area.
Permits
The construction of Alternate 2 is likely- to require a
Section 404 Individual permit and a state section 401
Individual Water Quality Certification. No permits will be
required for the proposed construction of Alternate 1.
Protected Species
S~va.mp pink (Helonias 7~ullatrt7
Suitable habitat for swamp pint; was identified as
occurring- in wetland sites located in section 3 of the
subject project (reference 2).
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect
:~ plant-b~~-plant surrey- was conciuct~d in al ? suita?'_e
habitat found in the study area on August. l2, 199*. ~o
individuals o~ stivamp pink were identified from the study
area. Therefore, it can be concluded that the construction
of the proposed project will not adversely impact swamp pink.
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l4. Randall Turner. Environmental Supervisor
,File: R-3324

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF Z~SPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JR
GOVERNOR
DMSION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
June 28, 1994
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
ATTENTION:
Wilson Stroud, Unit Head
Project Planning Unit
Matt K. Smith, Biologist
Environmental Unit
R. SAMUEL HUNT III
SECRETARY
Eric Midkiff, P.E:, Project Manager
SUBJECT: Addendum to Natural Resources Technical
Report for the proposed construction of
climbing lanes along three sections of NC
107 from Cashiers to south of East
Laport, Jackson County. Work Order
6.961013.
REFERENCE(S): Natural Resources Technical Report for R-
2224, August 5, 1993, prepared by Matt, K.
Smith.
Recently a survey for small-whorled pogonia was
conducted in suitable habitat zones of the subject project.
"This survey was recommended in the referenced rport since the
general natural resources field investigation was undertaken
too late in the year to recognize the small-whorled pogonia
in its natural setting.
During the course of the June 14, 1994 field work, it
became apparent that one segment of the project (section 3)
had not been visisted during the 1993 study. This section of
the project includes water resources (unnamed stream),
wetlands, and suitable habitat for another federally
protected species (swamp pink).
This report provides pertinent information on the topics
of Water Resources, Wetlands, Permits, and Protected Species
as they relate to the subject project..
These additions reflect potential impacts to an unnamed
tributary to Thorpe Reservoir and its associated wetlands
identified in section 3 of the proposed project.
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Water Resources
An unnamed tributary to Thorpe Resevoir is located in
section 3 of the subject project. This stream flows along
the roadside of a 244 m (800 ft) stretch of section 3. This
slow-meandering mountain stream has a dense covering of
mountain laurel (Kalmia latifalia) with water depths ranging
from 0.1 to 0.25 m (4 to 10 in) and is no more than 1.2 m {4
ft) across at any point. The stream bed is composed of
coarse gravel and pebbles with infrequent large stones. The
existing structure is a single corrugated steel pipe located
488 m (1600 ft) south of McDonald Real Estate:
The best usage classification for this unnamed tributary
is WS-III & B as assigned by the North Carolina Department of
Environment Health and Natural Resorces (DEHNR), Little
Tennessee River Drainage Basin Classifications and Water
Quality Standards, 1993. WS-III is defined as waters
protected as water supplies which are generally in low to
moderately developed watersheds; suitable for all Class C
uses. Class B is defined as those waters designated for
primary recreation and any other usage specified by the "C"
classification. Class C waters are defined as suitable for
aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife,
secondary recreation, and agriculture.
Neither High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I
or WS-II) nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within
.__,1.6 km (1 mi) of the study area. Jackson County is
designated as a "Trout" county by the NC Wildlife Resources
Commission (WRC). However, this stream is not a WRC
Designated"Public Mountain Trout Water {DPhiTW). "
Impacts To Water Resources
The construction in section 3 will necessitate the
relocation of a 244 m (800 ft) section of the unnamed
tributary and lengthening of the single pipe culvert
crossing.
Channel changes adversely affect streams through
alterations in the stream bed, stream bank, and aquatic
communities. Potential impacts include alterations in flow
rate, increased sedimentation, changes in substrate
composition, and stream bank destabilization. In order to
minimize impacts to physical and biotic aquatic resources in
the study area, NCDOT's Best Management Practices for the.
Protection of Surface Waters and Sedimentation Control
Guidelines should be strictly enforced during the
construction stage of .this project.
Relocated streams will be designed to have similar
characteristics (depth, width, and substrate) as the original

stream. This also includes-the re-establishment of emergent
and streamside vegetation. If the stream relocation is .
greater than 30 m (100 ft) or greater than 15 m (SO ft) on
one side, coordination. with the NC Wildlife Resources
Commission (WRC) will be required.
Aquatic Community
This unnamed tributary offers a high diversity of
habitats in the clear shallow pools and frequent riffle
zones as it flows through the study area. A variety of
animal .species utilize these habitats either permanently or
temporarily to complete their life cycle. Species likely to
occur in this stream include: rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus
mykiss), northern dusky salamander (.Desmognathus fuscus), and
black belly salamander (D. quadrama'cula.tus).
Wetlands
Potential wetland communities were evaluated using the
criteria specified in the 1987 "Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual". For an area to be considered a
"wetland", the following three specifications must be met: 1)
presence of hydric soils {low soil chroma values), 2)
presence of hydrophytic vegetation, and 3) saturated soils,
stained, oxidized rhizospheres, matted vegetation, high water
marks on trees, buttressed tree bases and surface roots.
__ Two small jurisdictional wetland sites will be impacted
"~by the. construction of section 3 of the proposed project.
These wetlands are <0.13 Hectares (<0.33 Acres). The flora
found in these two communities is om~ed by jack in the
pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), jewel weed (Impatiens sp.), red
trillium (Trillium erectum), cinnamon fern (Osmunda
cinnamonea), hay scented fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula),
and day lily (Hemerocallis fulva).
Permits
A IVati_onwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (14) is likely to be
applicable. as st ditch and stream crossings found in the
project study area. This permit authorizes construction
provided the following conditions are met:
(1) the width of the fill is limited to the minimum
necessary for the actual crossing;
(2) the fill placed in Water of the United States is limited
to a filled area of no more than 0.1 hectares
(1/3 acre);

(3) no more than a tonal of 61 m {200 linear ft) of the fill
for the roadway can occur in special aquatic sites,
including wetlands;
(4) the crossing is culverted, bridged or otherwise designed
to prevent the restriction of, and to withstand,
expected high flows and tidal flows and movement of
aquatic organisms, and;
(5) the crossing, including all attendant features, both
temporary and permanent, is part of a single and
complete project for crossing of a Water of the United
States.
Since the proposed project is located in a designated
"Trout" county, the authorization of a nationwide permit by
the COE is conditioned upon the concurrence of the Wildlife
Resource Commission (WRC).
A North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
(DEM). Section 401 Water Quality General Certification is also
required. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that
the state issue or deny water certification for any federally
permitted or licensed activity that may result in a discharge
into waters of the United States. The issuance of a 401
permit from DEM is a prerequisite to issuance of a CAN1A or
Section 40.4 Permit.
_ This project will require a 401 Water Quality General
~~~Certification from the Division of Environmental Management
(DEM), prior to the issuance of the Nationwide permit.
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that the state
issue or deny water certification for any federally permitted
or licensed activity that may result in a discharge•to the
Waters of the United States.
Mitigation
Permits authorized under Nationwide Permits usually do
not require .compensatory mitigation according to the 1989
Memorandum Agreement between the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army.
Protected Species
Small-whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides)
Suitable habitat for the small-whorled pogonia was_
identified as occurring in woodlands .adjacent to the existing
roadway of the proposed project and suitable habitat for
swamp pink is found in wetlands in section 3 of the project. J

It was stated in the referenced report that surveys for the
small-whorled pogonia must be done in May or June during the
plants flowering season to determine if this project will
adversely impact this species.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
A plant-by-plant survey was conducted on June 14, 1994
by Matt Smith and Tim Savidge, by walking in all suitable
habitat located within the project limits. Indian cucumber
root (Medeola virginiana), a species commonly associated with
the small-whorled pogonia was identified in section 2 and
section 3 of the project. No specimens of the small-whorled
pogonia were observed in the study area. It can be concluded
that the construction of the proposed project will not
adversely impact the small-whorled pogonia.
Swamp pink (Helonias bullata)
The recent field work identified suitable habitat for
swamp pink in section 3 of the subject project.
Unfortunately the field work was conducted too late to
determine if this species occurs in the study area. Surveys
for this species should be conducted in May of 1995 when the
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species is in'flower.
BIOLOGICAL; CONCLUSION: Surveys recommended
_ Suitable habitat for swamp pink is found in section 3 of
'the proposed project. Surveys for this species should be
conducted during May when the species is in flower.
cc: V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D.
M. Randall Turner, Environmental Supervisor
File R-2224

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
February 16, 2001
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
ATTENTION: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
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LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Tulula Bog Wetland and Stream Mitigation Site and TIP Project R-
2224A in the Little Tennessee River Basin
Dear Sir:
This letter is submitted with two purposes in mind. The first purpose is to address
the mitigation requirements for R-2224A in Jackson County. The second is to again raise
the question of whether it would be better to process the Tulula site formally as a
mitigation bank.
R-2224A is a new project scheduled to be let in May 2001. NCDOT applied for a
Nationwide 14 for this project on February 18, 2000. This project involves the
construction of climbing lanes along NC 107' between Cashiers and East Laporte in
Hydrologic Unit 06010203. This project will impact 0.19 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands (0.16 acres of fill and 0.03 acres of mechanized clearing Method III). In an e-
mail dated August 15, 2000, Steve Lund suggested debiting Tulula at a 4:1 ratio because
the impacts are in Hydrologic Unit 06010203 and the site is in Hydrologic Unit
06010204. NCDOT believes that this is excessive for a project in the same river basin. It
is also not consistent with the ratios the Corps approved for the Tulula site on earlier
permits for projects in a different river basin. We propose to use a 2:1 ratio and "debit"
0.38 acres from Tulula.
Table 1 lists the TIP projects already "debiting" Tulula, and the mitigation
required by the Corps permits. Table 2 shows the information on credits from Table 4 of
the 1997 mitigation plan.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-154$

Table L rro~ects already °aeblting~ t uiuia
Project Permit issued .Impacts Mitigation required
R-2102 10/17/94 1.18 Unspecified, but ratios established'
A-9DA 10/7/94 0.28 Unspecified, but ratios establishedi
A-1 OC/D 8/28/96 11.8 30 acres restored and/or enhanced
A-9DA/DB 3/23/98 1.5 3 acres restored and/or enhanced
A-9DD 11/15/00 6.86 13.72 acres of restored swamp
Total 21.62 49.64 acres2
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2 Assuming a 2:1 for the first two permits.
However, they did accept the mitigation ratios proposed in an NCDOT letter of
September 7, 1994:
Construction 3 acres constructed for each acre lost
Restoration 2 acres restored for each acre lost
Enhancement 4 acres enhanced for each acre lost
Preservation 10 acres preserved for each acre lost
These permits also expressed a preference for construction and enhancement.
Table 2. Proposed Mitigation Credits from Table 4 in the Mitigation Plan
(Sept. 1997)
Restoration area Acreage
Spoil Removal 10 acres of wetland functional restoration
Hydrologic restoration 91 acres of functional restoration
Total 101 acres of restoration
The issue of processing Tulula as a bank as been an on-again, off-again business.
The Tulula working group was formed with that intent in mind when only the draft
federal guidance on banks was available. The Corps didn't officially form the MBRT
until 1997. Developing asite-specific mitigation banking instrument (MBI) was derailed
while our legal staff explored the "umbrella" MBI idea. When that fell through, the
Tulula MBI was revived. However, at a meeting in Wilmington with the Corps and the
N.C. Division of Water Quality, it was decided not to pursue Tulula as a bank because of
the perception that A-9 would use the site up. It was not considered worthwhile to work
through the MBI process for one project.
However, future sections of A-9 are at least four years off. A-9BB is scheduled
for letting in July 2005, with BA following in October 2006. The C sections are not
funded for construction in this TIP, which means they probably won't be built until after
2008. A-9A is not currently scheduled.

The NCDOT has two on-going wetland/stream search initiatives in the Little
Tennessee River Basin. The first involves a review of areas associated with the proposed
corridors for A-9 B and C. The consultants working on the planning documents had
already done extensive fieldwork in the project area. Basically, we supplemented their
contract to identify potential mitigation sites near the project. The NCDOT has identified
several potential on-site mitigation areas and is conducting a fatal flaw analysis for these
sites. It is hoped that much of the mitigation for future sections of A-9 can be done near
the project, if not on-site.
The second initiative involves a general wetland and stream search in the Little
Tennessee River Basin (Hydrologic Unit 06010204, 06010202, and 06010203). This
search involves locating 75,000 feet of stream mitigation and mitigation for 60 acres of
wetland impacts for future mitigation needs. At this point, the NCDOT has completed
GIS review of the basin and will be conducting landowner contacts in the near future.
We have also met with the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee to discuss opportunities to
cooperate with them in their efforts.
The TIP does not include many projects in this area in the short term. However,
there are smaller projects, including secondary road improvements that are needed. Any
remaining credits at Tulula will likely be more useful in the short term for these types of
projects. It may be worthwhile to endure the pain of establishing a formal banking
instrument so that these projects can be dealt with. The alternative is to survey out tiny
little pieces of the Tulula site for each project.
There are significant issues regarding Tulula that need to be discussed. Project
impacts have already used about half of the anticipated credits at the site. The 1997
mitigation plan also needs to be updated to incorporate "as-built" information and
consider all of the mitigation policy changes that have occurred since planning for this
site began in 1995. This also would address the question of how many credits actually
remain at the site.
NCDOT is willing to undertake the process of processing Tulula as a bank if the
Corps and other agencies are also interested. However, we urgently need to know if
utilizing 0.76 acres from Tulula will be acceptable as wetland mitigation for R-2224A. If
you have any questions about Tulula, please contact Gordon Cashin at [phone]
ext. 321. If you have any questions about R-2224A please contact Jeff Burleson at (919)
733-7844 ext. 315.
Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch

Cc: Ms. Kathy Matthews, EPA
Mr. Ron Ferrell, WRP
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Mr. Frank McBride, WRC

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Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
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Attention: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Request for Permit Modification for TIP No. R-2224 A, Jackson
County, Construction of climbing lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers
and East Laporte; State Project No. 6.961013, Division 14.
Reference: Individual Permit, USAGE Action ID No. 200230408, issued on February
19, 2002. Major Certification, DWQ Project No. 000536, issued on
February 28, 2002.
Dear Sir:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) issued a Section 404 Nationwide permit to
the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on February 19, 2002 for
construction of climbing lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers and East Laporte, Jackson
County. The purpose of this letter is to request a modification of Permit Site No. 3 in
regards to pipe size and bank remediation.
We are requesting that the existing 24-inch diameter pipe at Permit Site No. 3 be replaced
with a 42-inch diameter pipe. The replacement pipe will have a flat bottom and will be
the same length as the existing pipe. This change is requested due to the pipe backing up
during recent storm events because it is not of adequate size.
Additionally, approximately 150 feet of streambank on the west side of the stream are in
need of repair due to sloughing. The bank at the waters edge is stable. The bank will be
repaired without dropping any material into the water, then the bank will be seeded,
mulched, and covered with coir fiber matting to prevent erosion. The stream bank will
then be staked with the appropriate species this winter.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] - TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 'I SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.DOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
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The revised design does not compromise NCDOT's compliance with the existing permit
conditions. The new impact site has been evaluated for compliance with the
avoidance/minimization criteria and is in compliance with all previous Individual Permit
conditions, including:
^ Protected Species
^ Cultural Resources
^ Aquatic Life passage
^ FEMA compliance
• Utilities
Regulatory Approval
The NCDOT respectfully requests that the referenced 404 Individual Permit be modified
to reflect the revisions outlined in this letter. In compliance with Section 143-215.3 of
the NCAC, we will provide $475.00 to act as payment for processing the Section 401
permit modification previously noted in the application (see Subject line).
If you have any questions about this request, please contact Megan Willis of my staff at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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1 G~ Gregory .Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ (7 copies)
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Ms. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E., Division 14 Engineer
Mr. Mark Davis, Division 14 Environmental Officer
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Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
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Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: -
Certificate 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, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650. 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
I, Joel B. Setzer. P.E., 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 ~• upp g materials.
Signature: -_ Date: ~ OI~~ ~~
Agent's Cert' i•cation
I, ,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: Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e.,
Engineer, Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to
observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee 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:
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/

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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 16, 2005
Jackson County
DWQ Project No. 000536
MODIFICATION of APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Re: Modification to Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, Modification .
to the Construction of Climbing Lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers and East Laporte in Jackson
County, Division 14, TIP Project No. R-2224A, State Project No. 6.961013
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions to replace the 24" pipe with a 42" flat-
bottomed pipe at Site No. 3 with no additional impacts and to repair 1501inear feet of eroding stream
bank along NC 107 in Jackson County. The stream bank repair is associated with a relocated stream
permitted in the original Water Quality Certification dated February 28, 2002. Therefore, no mitigation
will be required for the impacts associated with the stream bank repair. The project shall be constructed
in accordance with your application dated September 8, 2005 (received September 9, 2005). After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this impact is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Numbers 3404. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 14 issued by the
Corp 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 dated September 8,
2005. 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 1501inear feet,
compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7).
1. The stream bank repair should be conducted to return the profile, dimension, and pattern of the
stream relocation to the specifications detailed in the original application dated January 22, 2002.
2. All the authorized activities and conditions of the certification associated with the original Water
Quality Certification dated February 28, 2002 and all other corresponding modifications still
apply except where superceded by this certification.
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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F9 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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 certifcation 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 Brian Wrenn at 919-733-9604 or Mike Parker at 828-296-
4500.
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Attachment
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Angie Pennock, US Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Field Office
Mark Davis, Division Environmental Officer, Division 14
Mike Parker, NC DWQ Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
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Division of Water Quality
February 28, 2002
DWO# 000536
Jackson County
Construction of climbing lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers and East Laporte
State Project No. 6.961013; TIP Project No. R-2224A
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
NCDOT Froject Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
APPR®VAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to relocate 872 linear feet of an
unnamed tributary to Thorpe Reservoir, impact 105 linear feet of Shoal Creek, and impact 0.19 acres of wetlands in order to
construct climbing lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers and East Laporte in Jackson Courity. The project should be
_ __ constructed,in accordance with your application dated 18 February 2000 and additional information dated 22 January 2002.
After reviewing. your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number
3289 corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you should aquire 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. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying
404 permit expires unless otherwise specified irr the General Certification. This Certification replaces the one issued to you
on Februay 13, 2002.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you 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 if 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 be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and the additional conditions fisted
below:
1. The applicant shall follow the appropriate sediment and erosion control practices for High Quality Waters and Trout
Waters, which equal or exceed those outlined in the most recent version of th,e North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual or the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual, whichever is more appropriate
(available from the Division of Land Resources (DLR) in the DENR Regional or Central Offices) and shall be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best
Management Practices in order to assure compliance with the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in
.all fresh water streams and rivers not designated as trout waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes and reservoirs, and all saltwater
.c.lasses;.and 10 NTUs.in trout.waters).
2. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation must be planted on all bare soil within i5 days of ground-disturbing
activities to provide long term erosion control
3. In-stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the trout spawning season
of Ocfober 15 through April 15, or as otherwise determined by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, to
protect the egg and fry stages of trout from sedimentation during construction.
4. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If
placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and
the natural grade restored after the Division of Land Resources has released the project.
North Carolina Division of water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail .Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., R2leigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
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5. Storm water shall be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and should not be routed directly into streams. Existing
vegetated buffers shall not be mowed in order to utilize it for storm water sheet flow.
6. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONSI or ROD is issued by the State
Clearinghouse. All water quality-related conditions of the FONSI or ROD shall become conditions of this Certification.
7. Live or fresh concrete shall not come into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has hardened.
8. There shall be no excavation from or waste'disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit
without appropriate modification of this Certification. Should this occur, compensatory mitigation will be required since it
is a direct impact from road construction activities.
9. The relocated stream section shall match the existing hydrology and sediment transport. The channel relocation must
be constructed in a dry work area, and stabilized before stream flows are diverted. Channel relocations shall be
completed and stabilized prior to diverting water into the new channel. Whenever possible, channel relocations must be
allowed to stabilize for an entire growing season.
10. Vegetation used for bank stabilization shall be limited to native woody species, and should include establishment of a
30-foot wide wooded and an adjacent 20-foot wide vegetated buffer on both sides of the relocated channel to the
maximum extent practical. Fescue shall not be used in and around streams. A transitional phase incorporating coir
fiber and seedling establishment. is allowable. Rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity
of the stream, but the applicant must provide written justification and the calculations used to determine the extent of rip-
rap coverage requested.
11. Culverts .required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original. stream profiles are not altered (i.e.
the depth of the channel should not be reduced by a widening of the streambed). Existing stream dimensions are to be
maintained above and below locations of culverts. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and
wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life unless
it can be shown to DWQ that providing passage would be impractical. Design and placement of culverts and other
structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-
equilibrium of wetlands or steam beds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures.. The
applicant. is required to'provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing by DWQ.
12. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
13. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be regularly inspected,and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
14. The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized. Under no circumstances should rock, sand. or other
materials be dredged from the wetted stream channel under authorization of this permit, except in the immediate vicinity
of the culverts.
15. Use of rip-rap for bank stabilization is to be minimized; rather, native vegetation is to be planted when practical. If
necessary, rip--rap should be limited to the stream:bank below.the high watermark, and vegetation should_be used for
stabilization above high water.
16. Rock silt screens at culvert outlets should be removed at project completion.
17. Compensatory Mitigation:
a. Wetlands
NCDWQ understands that the 0.19 acres of wetland impacts have been. mitigated by debiting 0.57 acres from the
Tulula Bog Mitigation Site (0.19 acres of impact C~ 3:1 ratio). This satisfies the wetland mitigation requirement.
b. Compensatory mitigation for stream impacts will. consist of 872 linear feet of on-site stream relocation/restoration
yielding 948 linear feet of restoration, with 50-foot buffers, using nafural channel design. The natural channel
design specifications shall be calculated from field measurements of an unimpacted section of steam (reference
reach). The plans must include reference reach data including a sketch map, the range of values (pattern data),
and all calculations (including the determination of banktull). The channel design should include a floodplain
terrace at stream. bankfull.

The stream relocation shall be built and maintained according to approved plans before any mitigation credit is
given. If this Office determines that the stream restoration or associated riparian area has become unstable, the
stream shall be repaired or stabilized using only natural channel design techniques if possible. Additionally, the
vegetation in the riparian structures may only be used if required by the Division of Land Resources or a Delegated
approval from this Office before the repair work is performed. Because the restored stream is proposed as
compensatory mitigation for stream impacts, the restored portion and associated riparian area shall be preserved in
perpetuity through a preservation easement or some other legally binding mechanism or agreement. The above
easement or other legally binding mechanism or agreement must be in place before any mitigation credit shall be
given. Additionally, the stream physical and biological monitoring plan shall be followed and reports shall be
submitted to this Office after the first year and every other year afterwards for a total of five (5) years. -
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R.0500, this contribution will satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements
- under 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h). Until plans are received and approved for the stream relocation using natural
channel design, wetland or stream fill shall not occur.
18. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form"
to notify DWQ when alf 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.
19. The Applicant shall require its contractors (and/or agents) to comply with all the terms of this Certification, and shall
provide each of its contractors (and/or agents) a copy of this Certification.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil
penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal -
Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 permit.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have
any questions, please telephone Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715 or Mr. Mike Parker in our Asheville Regional
Office at 828.251-6452.
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 which conforms to Chapter
1508 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.

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Dear Mr. Gilmore: _- U _
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached condition sand th listed below,'to relocate
872 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Thorpe Reservoir, impact 105 ear feet of Shoal Creek,
and impact 0.19~acres of wetlands in order construct climbing lanes along 107. between Cashiers"
and East Laporte in Jackson County. The project should be constructed i accordance with your
application dated .18 February 2000 and additional information dated 22 nuary 2002. After
reviewing your application,. we have decided that. this fill is covered by. G eral Water Quality
Certification No: `3289 corresponding to the U.S. `Army .Corps of Engineers ationwide Permit
Number 14:' In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local pe 'ts before you
. proceed withyouur_ project including (but not liiriited to) Sediment and Erosion ontrol, Non-
Discharge and .Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will exp e 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 begiven-a copy of this Certification and
approval letter, and is thereby responsible.forcornplying 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 1501inear feet; compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listee~ in -the
attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. `
1. The applicant shall follow the appropriate sediment and erosion control practices: for High
Quality Waters and Trout Waters, which equal or exceed those outlined in the most recent version
of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion. Control Planning and Design Manual or the North
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Carolina Surface Mining Manual, whichever is more appropriate (available from the Division of
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°' ~ Land Resources (DLR) in the DENR Regional or Central Offices) and shall be rn full compliance
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- with all specifications governing the'proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of
such Best Management Practices in order to assure compliance with the; appropriate turbidity
" water quality standard. (50 NTUs in gall fresh water streams-and rivers not designated as trout
waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes and reservoirs, and all saltwater classes;"and 10 NTUs in trout
waters). ~::. :. -
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919,733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enrstate.nc:us/ncwetlands/

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3. In-stream workJand Land disturbance within the 25 _foot~'~~ ` ~ ~ ~ p'~
"" -~" °" ~ wide buffer zone are rohibited during the
trout spawning season of Octoberl~ throughApnl IS, or as otherwise deterntined by th'e North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, to protect the egg,and fry stages of trout from
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4. Sediment and eroston`control measures shall not be placed m wetIands`or watt ers~to the maximum
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extenY~racticable If ~ lacement ofsedtment and erosion control devices m~wetlands and waters
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is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored after the Division of Land
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5 Storm,water shall be directed to buffer areas or retention basins_ and should not be routed directly.
into streams: Existing vegetated buffers shall not• be mowed in order to utilize it for sforirt water
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sheet flow.
6. If an environmental document is required;.this Certification is"not valid until a FONSI or ROD is
issued by the State Clearinghouse. _ All water quality-related conditions of the FONSI or ROD
shall become conditions of this Certification:
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7. Live or fresh concrete shall not come into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has
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8. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
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associated with this permit without appropriate modification of this Certification. Should this
occur, compensatory mitigation will be required since it is a direct impact from road construction
activities.
9. The relocated stream section shall match the existing hydrology and sediment transport. The
channel relocation must be constructed in a dry'work area, and stabilized before stream flows are
diverted. Channel relocations shall be completed and stabilized prior to diverting water into the _
new channel. Whenever possible; channel relocations must be aIlowed to stabilize for an entire
growing season.
10. Vegetation used for.bank stabilizationshall belimited to native woody species, and should
include establishment of a 30-foot wide wooded and an adjacent 20-foot wide vegetated buffer on
both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. Fescue shall not be used in
and around streams. A transitional phase incorporating coin fiber and seedling establishment is
allowable. Rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of the
stream, but the applicant must .provide written justification and the calculations used to determine
the extent of rip-rap coverage requested.
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I1. Culverts required for this ~prolect shall be installed m such a manner that the_ original stream
:.,: :profiles are not alfered (i:e.`~the depth of thechannel should not be reduced by a widening of the
streambed). Existing stream dimensions are ~to be maintained above and below locations of
culverts. Placement of culverts and other structures. in waters,- streams, and. wetlands shall be
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placed below the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life
unless ~ it -can be shown to . DWQ that providing passage would lie impractical. Design and
placementof culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not
be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or stream beds or banks,
adjacent to or upstream-and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to
~- provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing by DWQ:

12: All work shall be performed diiring low flow conditions. ~ • ~~ V s~ jay-l~1
13. All mechanised equipment operated near surface waters should be regularly inspected and
maintained to prevent contamination of stream wafeis from•fuels, lubn ts~~~hydrau~ic,fluids, or
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Ar ~_ this permit; except in the immediate vicmify'of the culverts: ~ ~, F~
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' 15. Use of rip-rap for bank stabilization is to be muumized; rather, native Xegetation i~toibe planted
when practical° .If necessary, rip-rap should be limifed to the stream bank below the high water
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NCDWQ understands that the 0.19 acres of wetland impacts have been mitigated by debiting
_ _ _- .~_ 0.57 acres from the Tulula Bog Mitigation Site (0.19 acres of impacf~@ 3 ~rat~ o)~ , This ~.
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satisfies the wetland~mitigation requirement.
b. Compensatory mitigation for stream impacts will consist of 8721inear feet of on-site stream
relocation/restoration yielding 9481inear feet of restoration, with 50-foot buffers, using
natural channel design.. The natural channel design specifications shall be calculated from
field measurements of an unimpacted section of stream (reference retch). The plans must
include reference reach data including a sketch map, the range of values (pattern data), and all
calculations (including the determination of banl~iill). The channel design should include a
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floodplain terrace at stream banldiill
The stream relocation shall be built and maintained according to approved plans before any
mitigation credit is given. If this Office, determines that the stream restoration or associated
riparian area has become unstable, the stream shall be repaired or stabilized using only
natural channel design techniques if possible: Additionally, the vegetation in the riparian
shall be maintained and/or replaced according to the approved plans.- Rip-rap and other hard
structures may only be used if required by the Division of Land Resources or a Delegated
Local Program. Additionally, all repair designs must be submitted to and receive written
approval from this Office before the repair work is performed. Because the restored stream is
proposed as compensatory. mitigation for stream impacts, the restored portion and associated
riparian area shall be preserved in perpetuity through a preservation easement or some other
legally'tiinding mechanism or agreement. The above easement or other legally binding
' mechanism or agreement must be in place before any mitigation credit shall be given..- -- - - - , - - -
Additionally, the stream physical and biological monitoring plan shall be followed and
reports_ shall be submitted to this Office after the first year and every other year afterwards for
a total of five (5) years. ~ - -
In accordance with 15A NCAC2R.0500, tFus contribution will satisfy our,
compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h). Until plans
are received and approved for the stream relocation using natural channel design,
wetland or stream fill shall not occur. _. _
18. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included iri the 401 •
Certification has been completed.. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and

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return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality upon completion of the.
project. c ~t~11~y ;
19. The.Apphcant"shall~require its contractors (and/or agents) to comply with all of the terms of this
Certification; and shall provide each of its contractors (and/or agents) a copy ofthis-Certification. `
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Violations of any condition herein setforth shall result in revocation of this Certtficati'on'and`may
result in cnrrunal and/or civil penalties. This. Certification. shall become nnli and void' unless the
" ` above conditions. are made conditions. of the Federal Permit:. Thin Certification shall expire upon the
expiration of the 404 Permit. ,,
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_ If you do not accept any_ of the conditions of tIus certification, you may ask for-an ., . ,;.~,. _.
adjudicatory hearing.~You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter_ '
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To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of ttie North ~ '. _
Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Ad3ministrative Hearings, 6714_Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714...This certificationand 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 4014of the Clean
Water Act. If you have any, questions, please telephone Ms.,Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715
or Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional .Office at 828.251-6452.,,; .. °`
Sincerely, _ -
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Steve Lund, USAGE Asheville Field Office
Mike Parker, NCDWQ Asheville Regional Office
Central Files .. '
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: Fs~rrest Westall
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT NC 107 R-2224A County Jact~son<
Project Number 00 0536 County2
Recvd From DOT Region Asheville
Received Date 4/14/00 Recvd' By Region
Project Type climbing lanes
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
14 ~ O Y O ~ ~ 2-8-2 ~C I ' n 40,401. 0.19 ~- 757.00 ~-
Mitigation Wetland
nllitigatior-Type Type Acres Feet
Wetland mitigation bank ~- 0.19
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Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y ~ N Did you request more info? Q Y ~ N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y Q N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y O N Recommendation: Q ISSUe ~ Issue/Coed ~ Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss)
Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
cc: Regional Office Page Number 1
Central Office

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary -
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
February 13, 2002
Jackson County
DWQ Project No. 000536
Construction of climbing lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers and East Laporte
State Project No. 6.961013; TIP Project No. R-2224A
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to relocate
872 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Thorpe Reservoir, impact 105 linear feet of Shoal Creek,
and impact 0.19 acres of wetlands in order construct climbing lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers
and East Laporte in Jackson County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your
application dated .18 February 2000 and additional information dated 22 January 2002. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification No. 3289 corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit
Number 14. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you
proceed with your. project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-
Discharge .and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire .with the
accompanying 404 permit unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is 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 begiven-a copy of this Certification and
approval letter, and is thereby responsible. for comp~.ying 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 1501inear feet; compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions lf3n the
attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. The applicant shall follow the appropriate sediment and erosion control practices for High
Quality Waters and Trout Waters, which equal or exceed those outlined in the most recent version
of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual or the North
Carolina Surface Mining Manual, whichever is more appropriate (available from the Division of
'"Land Resources (DLR) in the DENR Regional or Central Offices) and shall be in full compliance
with all specifications governing the~proper design, installation and operation acid maintenance of
such-Best Management Practices in order to assure compliance with the;appropriate turbidity
water quality standard (50 NTUs in all fresh water streams and rivers not designated as trout
waters; 25 NTUs in all lakes and reservoirs, and all saltwater classes; and 10 NTUs in trout
waters).
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/

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2. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation must be planted on all bare soil within S days of "'
ground-disturbing activities to provide long term erosion control.
3. In-stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the
trout spawning season of October 1 S through April 1 S, or as otherwise determined by the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, to protect the egg and fry stages of trout from
sedimentation during construction.
4. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum
extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters
is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored after the Division of Land
Resources has released the project;
Storm water shall be directed to buffer areas or retention basins and should not be routed directly
into streams. Existing vegetated buffers shall not be mowed in order to utilize it for storm water
sheet flow.
6. If an environmental document is required,.this Certification is not valid until a FONSI or ROD is
issued by the State Clearinghouse. All water quality-related conditions of the FONSI or ROD
shall become conditions of this Certification.
7. Live or fresh concrete shall not come into contact with waters o_f the state until the concrete has
hardened.
There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into jurisdictional wetlands or waters
associated with this permit without appropriate modification of this Certification. Should this
occur, compensatory nutigation will be required since it is a direct impact from road construction
activities.
9. The relocated stream section shall match the existing hydrology and sediment transport. The
channel relocation must be constructed in a dry work area, and stabilized before stream flows are
diverted. Channel relocations shall be completed and stabilized prior to diverting water into the _
new channel. Whenever possible, channel relocations must be allowed to stabilize for an entire
growing season.
10. Vegetation used for. bank stabilizatiotY shall be limited to native woody species, and should
include establishment of a 30-foot wide wooded and an adjacent 20-foot wide vegetated buffer on
both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. Fescue shall not be used in
and aror~nd streams. A transitional phase incorporating coir fiber and seedling establishment is
allowable. Rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of the
stream, but the applicant must .provide written justification and the calculations used to determine
the extent of rip-rap coverage requested.
11. Culverts required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the .original stream
,_ profiles are not altered (i.e. the depth of the channel should not be reduced by a widening of the
streanbed). Existing stream dimensions are ~to be maintained above and below locations of
culverts. Placement of culverts and .other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be
placed below. the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and .aquatic life
unless it can be shown to .DWQ -that providing passage .would lie impractical. Design and
placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not
be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or stream beds or banks,
adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to
provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing by DWQ.

' 12. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
13. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be regularly inspected and
maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or
other toxic materials.
14. The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized. Under no circumstances should
rock, sand or other materials be dredged from the wetted stream channel under authorization of
this permit, except in the immediate vicinity of the culverts.
15. Use of rip-rap for bank stabilization is to be minimized; rather, native vegetation is to be planted
when practical. If necessary, rip-rap should be limited. to the stream bank below the high water
mark, and vegetation should be used for stabilization above high water.
16. Rock silt screens at culvert outlets should be removed at project completion.
17. Compensatory Mitigation:
a. :Wetlands
NCDWQ understands that the 0.19 acres of wetland impacts have been mitigated by debiting
0.57 acres from the Tulula Bog Mitigation Site (0.19 acres of impact @ 3:1 ratio). This
satisfies the wetland mitigation requirement.
b. Compensatory mitigation for stream impacts will consist of 8721inear feet of on-site stream
relocation/restoration yielding 9481inear feet of restoration, with 50-foot buffers, using
natural channel design.. The natural channel design specifications shall be calculated from
field measurements of an unimpacted section of stream (reference reach). The plans must
include reference reach data including a sketch map, the range of values (pattern data), and all
calculations (including the determination of banldull). The channel design should include a
floodplain terrace at stream bankfull.
The stream relocation shall be built and maintained according to approved plans before any
mitigation credit is given. If this Office determines that the stream restoration or associated
riparian area has become unstable, the stream shall be repaired or stabilized using only
natural channel design techniques if possible. Additionally, the vegetation in-the riparian
shall be maintained and/or replaced according to the approved plans. Rip-rap and other hard
structures may only be used if required by the Division of Land Resources or a Delegated
Local Program. Additionally, all repair designs must be submitted to and receive written
approval from this Office before the repair work is performed. Because the restored stream is
proposed as compensatory mitigation for stream impacts, the restored portion and associated
riparian area shall be preserved in perpetuity through a preservation easement or some other
legally binding mechanism or agreement. The above easement or other legally binding
' mechanism or agreement-must be in place before any mitigation credit shall begiven..- -
Additionally, the stream physical and biological monitoring plan shall be followed and
reports shall be submitted to this Office after the first year and every other year afterwards for '
a total of five (5) years.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R.0500, this contribution will satisfy our
compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h). Until plans
are received and approved for the stream relocation using natural channel design,
wetland or stream fill shall not occur.
18. 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

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return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality upon completion of theme ' »
project.
19. The Applicant shall require its contractors (and/or agents) to comply with all of the terms of this
Certification, and shall provide each of its contractors (and/or agents) a copy of this Certification.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification and may
result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the
above conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the
expiration of the 404 Permit.
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 which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General. Statutes to the Office of Adrninistrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and
binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act. if you have any questions, please telephone Ms. Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.733.5715
or Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.251-6452.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Attachment - +
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Steve Lund, USACE Asheville Field Office
Mike Parker, NCDWQ Asheville Regional Office
Central Files .. '
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARTIVIENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
January 22, 2002
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
ATTENTION: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
LYNDO TIPPEIT
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Jackson County, Construction of climbing lanes along NC 107
Between Cashiers and East Laporte; 1.1 miles; State Project No.
6.961013; TIP No. R-2224A
Dear Sir:
This letter is submitted to conclude the permit requests for R-2224A. The NCDOT
would like a Nationwide Permit 14 to be authorized to construct climbing lanes along NC 107
between Cashiers and East Laporte in Jackson County. Total project length is 1.1 miles.
In reference to the May 11, 2001, e-mail from you, the NCDOT's current stream
relocation plan was insufficient to be used for onsite mitigation. The NCDOT has reevaluated the
757 feet of stream relocation to incorporate natural channel design to be used for onsite
mitigation. Natural stream design will yield 948 feet of onsite stream mitigation. Please review
the attached natural channel design/permit drawing package. The new design will eliminate the
need for "off-site" stream mitigation to construct this project. Since wetland mitigation has been
debited from Tulula Bog in equity of 0.57 acres (0.19 acre of impact @ 3:1 ratio), the wetland
mitigation requirement has been satisfied.
The project is being process by the NCDOT as a "minor stream crossing" in accordance
with 33 CFR 330.5(a) 14. Therefore, we do not anticipate requesting an Individual permit but
propose to proceed under a Nationwide Permit in accordance with 65 Fede~•al Regulation 12818
(14) issued March 9, 2000, by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE).
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: KMM! DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548

It is anticipated that a 401 General water Quality Certification will apply to this project.
The NCDOT asks that each of the culvert and pipe installation activities be authorized under a
Nationwide Permit 14. Application for 401 Water Quality Certification is also requested from the
NCDWQ.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Jeffrey
Burleson at [phone], extension 302.
Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Analysis Branch
Attachments
Cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, NCDWQ
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Ms. MaryEllen Haggard, NCWRC
Mr. Dave Henderson, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tim Rountree, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Don Lee, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Ron Watson, P.E., Division 14 Engineer
Mr. Mark Davis, Division 15 Environmental Coordinator
Mr. Gordon Cashin, Tulula Bog Coordinator

R-2224A
Januar~~ 9, 2002
NCDOT Project No. 6.961023 (R-2224A)
Jackson County
Widening of NC 107 from 1.9 mi. North of Cashiers to 1.2 mi. South of SR 1120
NATURAL STREAM DESIGN
Unnamed tributary to Thorpe Lake
From Sta. 134+92 to Sta. 147+00 -L- Lt.
Introduction
The construction of this widening project will require the relocation of approximately
872' of stream which parallels the existing roadway. The relocation and restoration will
be done in three separate sections (Sites 1-3), with the analysis and design incorporating
the principles of the Rosgen Classification System. A total of 948' of stream will be
restored, with a 50' or greater wooded buffer preserved within right-of--way.
The drainage areas for the sites ranges from 11 Ac. to 48 Ac., and is predominantly rural
and wooded. Although development in the area is minor, logging activity was observed
on the opposite side of the road. Land use in the vicinity of the stream ranges from
natural woods for Site 1 to tree farming and commercial use (self-storage facility) further
downstream near Site 3. Soils are classified as stony sandy loam, with 1~-30% slopes.
The streambed is predominantly sandy, having a d;o of coarse sand.
The three sites are located as follows: Site 1, from Sta. 134+92 to Sta. 137+59 -L- Lt.;
Site 2, from Sta. 140+25 to Sta. 142+00 -L- Lt.; and Site 3, from Sta. 143+50 to Sta.
147+00 -L- Lt.
No comparable hydraulic gage data exists on this stream nor on nearby streams for such
small drainage areas. Discharges were estimated using NCDOT procedures for rural
watersheds.
Existing Stream
The stream relocation of Site 1 begins approximately 390' downstream of the stream
source, which is a spring located across the road. Portions of the stream near the existing
roadway may have been straightened at one time to make room for the road. Although
the stream channel in this area does not exhibit good morphological data (due to its y
proximity to the source), it is most likely an ES type stream. Around Sta. 136+34 -L- Lt.
the stream widens and steepens, becoming a BSa type stream. Bedrock is evident in
places, as is the characteristic step-pool morphology of a B type stream. Bed material
distribution is coarser, with the swifter flow exposing subpavement with a d;o of l Omm
(medium gravel) in the step-pools. Bedrock, boulders, and mature rootmass contribute to
the stability of the stream. Overall slope is 11.4%, with energy being dissipated by the
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Around Sta. 137+10 -L- Lt., there is a gradual change in stream characteristics as the
stream transitions to an ESb type stream (with coarse sand bed) as it reaches the valley
floor. Step-pool morphology gives way to riffle-pools, with a change in overall slope to
3.9%. The channel becomes smaller, with a much wider flood-prone area. As with much
of the channel downstream, riffle-pool boundaries are often heavily controlled by debris.
Rhododendrons and small woody vegetation are mixed with mature trees, with a decrease
in density of vegetation.
By the beginning of Site 2, the overall slope has flattened to 0.9%, with an ES stream
classification. The drainage area has increased from 17 Ac. (at the end of Site 1) to 38
Ac. The stream is both narrow and shallow, with a low wide floodplain. Bed material is
coarse sand. Woody vegetation is thick, due to the clearing of mature trees from this area
(which is within a utility easement). Around Sta. 141+25 -L- Lt. the channel has been
straightened, and becomes constricted between bedrock and rock along the roadway
shoulder, becoming a B type stream.
The B type classification continues into the beginning of Site 3, where it changes back to
an ES type stream (around Sta. 134+65 -L- Lt.) as the channel constrictions are removed
and the channel is allowed to meander again. Streamside vegetation is grass with
occasional woody vegetation. Overall slope is 1.9%, although stream slope varies from
0.9% to 5.2%. Riffle-pool morphology in Sites 2 and 3 is heavily controlled by debris
blockage. At 145+80 -L- Lt. the channel appears again to have been straightened,
becoming deeper and wider, with cobble and occasional boulders supplementing the sand
bed. Drainage area has increased to 48 Ac. At the downstream end of Site 3, the stream
empties into a much larger channel at the outlet of a 5'x~' box culvert.
Reference Reaches
Reference reaches were selected based on their natural condition. In addition to profile
and planimetric data, multiple cross-sections were taken and results were averaged to
obtain the Morphological Measurement Table data (rather than relying on a single cross-
section which might skew the results). Bankfull indicators were examined and those with
good correlation were used to compute an average result. Indicators surveyed included
bank scour holes, point bars, vegetation lines, and bankfull shelves. Where possible,
pebble counts were performed (however most areas were sand and therefore not suitable
for pebble counts). Due to the large change in drainage area and changes in stream type,
several reference reaches were surveyed and used for design.
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For Site 1, 2~0' of stream (Sta. 136+34 to Sta. 138+22 -L- Lt.) was surveyed. This
reference reach included the B stream section and continued downstream of Site 1 to
include sufficient data from the transition to E stream. The section of E stream
immediately upstream of the B stream section (Sta. 134+92 to Sta. 136+34 -L- Lt.) tivas
not surveyed due to its altered alignment and poor morphological characteristics. Data
was computed independently for the B and E stream types. Bankfull discharge and
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velocity were computed using the effective slope (run or riffle slope) since the overall
slope would not account for the energy dissipated by the vertical drops.
Only 137' of stream at Site 3 is still natural, and this was surveyed for the reference reach
(Sta. 144+72 to Sta. 145+78 -L- Lt.). This was supplemented with 100' of stream at Site
2 (Sta. 140+17 to Sta. 140+93 -L- Lt.). Since the Site 2 bankfull indicators were not as
reliable as those at Site 3, only Site 3 was used for bankfull cross-section data.
Proposed Stream
The proposed stream was designed to closely match the stable reference reaches.
Proposed stream alignment was laid out using the reference reaches as templates, with
some modifications made to adjust channel wavelength/sinuosity or to accommodate
changes in terrain. Proposed channel elevations were set to match existing channel
elevations where possible, with cross vanes used to provide grade control. Since the
stream is predominantly sandy, stream power computations were performed in lieu of
entrainment calculations. Streambanks will be stabilized with grass, and the floodprone
area (and other disturbed areas) will be planted with woody vegetation according to the
reforestation plan. Streambed material will be reclaimed from the existing channel, and
supplemented with equivalent material when necessary.
From Sta. 134+92 to Sta. 136+15 -L- Lt. of Site 1, the E stream section of Site 1's
reference reach was used as a model for the proposed design, with a decrease in values to
match the change from 17 Ac. (reference) to 11 Ac. (proposed). Due to changes in .
terrain, proposed floodprone width and entrenchment ratio values will vary; minimum
values are shown in the Site 1 Morphological Measurement Table. Proposed bed
material is a coarse sand with d;o = 1.0 mm to match the reference value. Proposed and
existing stream power are 0.33 Ib/ft-s and 0.36 lb/ft-s respectively.
The remainder of Site 1 was designed to match the B stream section of Site 1's reference
reach. A modification was made to replace the one long sloping step (bedrock face) in
the reference reach with a repeating series of step-pool-run in the proposed design.
Although existing bed material is predominantly a coarse sand of d;o = 0.7 mm (~~~ith
areas of gravel or bedrock), proposed bed material of d;o = 10 mm (medium gravel) is
specified to provide better stabilit}' due to the slope. This d;o value matches a run pebble
count from the reference reach. Proposed stream power is 0.42 lb/ft-s, which compares
favorably to existing stream power of 0.36 lb/ft-s.
Sites 2 and 3 were designed to match the reference reach data, rising the same design for
both sites (difference in drainage areas is minimal). Site 3's slope (which is greater than
Site 2's slope) was used for computation of proposed bankfull discharge, velocitti~. and
stream power for Sites 2 and 3. Proposed bed material is a coarse sand with d;o = 1.0 mm
to match the reference value. Proposed stream power of 0.98 lb/ft-s compares fa~~orabl}'
to existing stream power of 0.89 lb/ft-s.
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Bankfull shear stress was computed for all stream sections, and in each case it does not
exceed the permissible shear stress for the proposed grass channel lining. Additionally,
2yr., Syr., and l0yr. velocities and shear stresses were checked and found to be
acceptable. Comparison of proposed and existing stream power shows that the proposed
stream will effectively move the current sediment load.
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1. Stream type 65a E5"' B5a E5 N/A 65a E5b
2. Drainage area (D.A.) 17 Ac. 11 Ac. 17 Ac. 11 Ac. 17 Ac.
3. Bankfull.width `r Ybkf) 5.4' S.4' 2.6' S.4' 2.7'
4. Bankfull mean depth (dbkf) 0.46' 0.45' 0.40' 0.46' 0.47'
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6. Bankfull cross-sectional area (Abp) 2.5 sf 2.4 sf 1.1 sf 2.5 sf 1.3 sf
7. Bankfull mean velocity (Vbkf) 0.8 fps 0.8 fps 1.0 fps 0.8 fps 1.1 fps
8. Bankfull discharge (Qbkf) 1.9 Cfs 1.9 cfs 1.0 cfs 1.9 cfs 1.4 cfs
9. Bankfull max depth (dmbkf) 0.55' 0.54' 0.58' 0.55' 0.65'
10. Width of floodprone area (Wrpa) 8.1 8.6' S.7'min. 8.1' 12'
11. Entrenchment ratio (Wrpa/Wbkf) 1.5 1.6 2.2min. 1.5 4.6
12. Meander length (4„) 131' avg. 100' avg. 103' avg.
13. Ratio of meander length to Bankfull width
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14. Radius of curvature (R°) 57' avg. 34' avg. 47' avg.
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16. Belt width (Wbic) 36.5' avg. 32' 40' avg.
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18. Sinuosity (stream length/valley length)
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20. Average slope (CS) 11.4% 10.0% 1.6% 11.4% 3.8%
21. Pool slope 1.8% 2.0% 1.6% 1.8% 0.35%
22. Ratio of pool slope to average slope 0.16 0.20 1.0 0.16 0.092
23. Maximum pool depth (dpmax) 0.7' 0.8' 0.7' 0.7'
24. Ratio of pool depth to average Bankfull
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25. Pool width (Wp) 3.8' 4.4' 2.7' 3.8' 3.1'
26. Ratio of pool width to Bankfull width 0.63 0.81 1.0 0.63 1.3
27. Pool to pool spacing 27.6' 18.9' 24.6' 27.6'
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
MORPHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT JACKSON COUNTY
.TABLE PROJECT: 6.961023 (R-2224A)
WIDENING OF NC107 FROM 1.9 MI NORTH
SITE 1 OF CASHIERS TO 1? MI SOUTH OF SR 1120
JANUARY 9.2002
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1. Stream type E5 E5 N/A E5
2. Drainage area (D.A.) 38-48 Ac. 38-48 Ac. 48 Ac.
3. Bankfull width (Wbkr) 4.6' avg. 3.0' 3.2'
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5. Width/depth ratio (WbM/dbkr) 8.7 avg. 6.2 6.9
6. Bankfull cross-sectional area (Aber) 2.5 sf avg. 1.5 sf 1.5 sf
7. Bankfull mean velocity , v bkr) 1.9 fps 1.9 fps 1.9 fps
8. Bankfull discharge (Qbkr) 2.8 cfs 2.8 cfs 2.8 cfs
9. Bankfull max depth (dmbkr) 0.80' -1.3' 0.72' 0.85'
10. Width of floodprone area (Wrpa) 9.8' 9.8' 11.4' avg.
11. Entrenchment ratio (WrPa/Wbkr) 2.1 3.3 3.5
12. Meander length (L.,,) VAR. 94' avg. 100' avg.
13. Ratio of meander length to bankfull width
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14. Radius of curvature (R~) VAR. 37' avg. 46' avg.
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16. Belt width `Y Yb~t) VAR. 25' 27'
17. Meander width ratio `Y Yb~t/Wbkf) VAR. 7.4 8.4
18. Sinuosity (stream length/valley length)
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19. Valley Slope (VS) 1.3% - 2.4% 1.3% - 2.4% 2.6%
20. Average slope (CS) 0.9% - 5.2% 0.8% - 1.9% 0.9% - 5.2%
21. Pool slope 0.9% 0.8% - 1.9% 0.9%
22. Ratio of pool slope to average slope 0.2 -1.0 1.0 0.2 - 1.0
23. Maximum pool depth (dpmax) 0.75' 0.8' 0.75'
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width 5.7 8.0 8.2
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N.C.-DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
JACKSON COUNTY
PROJECT: 6.961023 (R-2224A)
WIDENING OF NC107 FROM 1.9 MI NORTH
OF CASHIERS TO 1.2 Ivtl SOUTH OF SR 1 120
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I. Z, & 3 GEORGE fit. MARTIN. 50 N0. LAURA ST., SUITE 3900
RUBY D. MARTIN P.O. BOX 52687
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
N. C. HEFT. ®F TR ANSP®I~TATI®N
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JACKS®N C®UNTY
FR~JECT:6.961023 (R-222~4A>
NC 107, FR®M 1.9 MI. N®RTH HF
CASHIERS T® 1.2 AtI. S®UTH flF
SR 1120.
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DEPARTT/~NT OF TRANSPORTATION
`JAMES B °~ P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
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_ February 18, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Cazolina 28402-1890
ATTENTION: 1VIr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
J.~~ ~ • ~ I~f""
DAVID MCCoY
ACTING SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: Jackson County, Construction of climbing Lanes along NC 107
between Cashiers and East Laporte; 1.1 miles; State Project No.
6.961013; TIP No. R-2224A.
Deaz Sir:
Attached for your information is a copy of the project-planning document
prepazed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) and signed by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on September _1995. The project involves
constructing climbing lanes along NC 107 from 2.4 miles north of US 64 to 1.1 miles
south of SR 1120 in the vicinity of Cashiers; Jackson County. Total project length is 1.1
miles.
The project contains Jurisdictional Surface Water impacts at two different sites,
site 1 and site 2. Site 1 can be found from station number 132 +00 to 138+00. Two
hydraulic structures (18" corrugated metal pipe [cmp] and 24" cmp) will be added at site
1. Site one requires 0.19 acres of wetland impacts and 86 feet of enclosed stream channel
impacts. (See attached design plans)
Site 2 can be found from station number 140 +00 to 147 +00. One hydraulic
structure (5' by S' Reinforced Concrete Boxed Culvert [RCBC]) will be added at site 2.
Site 2 requires 19 feet of enclosed stream channel impacts and no wetland impacts
(See attached design plans)
PAYMENT
RECEIVED

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The project is being processed by the NCDOT as a "minor stream crossing" in
accordance with 33 CFR 330.5(a) 14. Therefore, we do not anticipate requesting an
individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide Permit in accordance with
33 CFR 330.5 Appendix A (14) issued 13 December 1996, by the Corps of Engineers
(COE).
The stream impacts associated with Site's 1 and 2, in equity of 105 feet, does not
exceed the 1501ineaz foot threshold. The wetland impacts associated with Site's 1 and 2,
in equity of 0.19 acres, does not exceed 0.33-acre threshold. Therefore, compensatory
mitigation will not be required for construction of this project.
It is anticipated that a 401 General Water Quality Certification will apply to this
project. The.NCDOT' will follow general conditions on permit, Section 404 Nationwide
14. A copy of the EA-FONSI document has been provided to the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (DWQ),
for their review. Since this project occurs in a designated trout county, a copy of this
document is also being provided to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) for
their review.
The DOT asks that each of the culvert and pipe installation activities be
authorized under a Nationwide Permit 14. Application for 40I Water Quality
Certification is also requested from the NCDWQ. The DOT also asks that the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission provide comments and a concurrence letter to the
USACE since the project lies in a trout county.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Jeffrey Burleson at [phone], Extension 315.
Sincerely,
,~ L.
William D. Gilmore, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch

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Attachments
cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, DWQ
Mr. A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. W.D. Smart, P.E., Division 14 Engineer
Mr. Mark Davis, NCWRC, Western MT. Coordinator
Mr. Mark Cantrell, USFWS
Mrs. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Design Services
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Programming and TIP
Mr. John E. Alford, P.E., State Roadway Design Engineer

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DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQIIIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO TFD CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH TIC NC DIVISION OF COASTAL rQ~l!IA:GEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET).
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT..
1. OWNERS NAME: N C. Department of Transportation
2. MAILING ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 25201
' SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK) : 733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Jackson NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cashiers
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
NC 107 between Cashiers and East Laporte
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Shoal Creek
RIVER BASIN: Little Tennessee River Basin

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7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW),
WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [X] NO [ ) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
The project is located near Shoal Creek. The NCWRC designates Shoal
Creek as a WRC Designated Public Mountain Trout Water; however, within
the project area, Shoal Creek does not carry this designation-.-
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?YES[ ] NO[X]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE. ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 18 acres
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.45 acres
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.16
EXCAVATION: N/A
FLOODING: N/A OTHER: Mechanized clearing: 0.03

DRAINAGE: N/A TOTAL ACRES TO BE II~ACTED: 0.19

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lOb. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION)
LENGTH BEFORE: 778 FT AFTER: 757 FT
LENGTH OF ENCLOSED CHANNEL: lO5 FT
WIDTB BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 2 FT
WIDTH AFTER: 2 FT •
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 1 FT AFTER: 1 FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: X PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: X CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY):
Addition of climbirici lanes to NC 107
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To improve safety by providing climbing
lanes for truck traffic
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Wetland impacts are unavoidable, however, we have
minimized the size of wetland impacts to a high degree.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: March 31, 1993(ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC

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PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: June 1, 1993
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [X] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. ZF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES [X] NO [ ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [X] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY~INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21,
26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS
50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT 0'F THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? S arcel_y developed_
with scattered residences and businesses .fronting NC 107
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A

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g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE II.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSIIANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSIIANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QIIALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3 ) ( IN TBE TWENTY COASTAL COL7NTIES ONLY) , A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL. MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
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DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))

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Subject: Project 00-0536
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 09:04:53 -0500
From: Mike Parker <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR -Asheville Regional Office
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
The staff report for this project has been completed. Please note that
the classification listed on the data sheet. was wrong., The stream
classification is WS=III Tr. HW¢ Mike
Mike Parker - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville,. NC 28801
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mike Parker <[e-mail]
NC DENR -Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality -Water Quality Section
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 3, 2000
Mr. William Gilmore
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Subject: Payment to Wetlands Restoration Fund
TIP No. R2224A
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Gilmore,
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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The North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) received your July 30,
2000 letter requesting concurrence that the NCWRP accept payment for the possible stream
compensatory mitigation requirements for construction of climbing lanes along NC 107
between Cashiers and East Laporte in Jackson County. Based on information provided by
you, approximately 778 linear feet of stream may be impacted in catalog unit 06010203 of
the Little Tennessee River basin.
The long-term goal of the NCWRP is to be able to accept payments to satisfy
compensatory mitigation requirements throughout North Carolina. However, at this time the
NCWRP is unable to provide this service throughout the state. The Memorandum of
Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which allows payments to the Wetlands
Restoration Fund, requires that the compensatory mitigation performed by the NCWRP be
within the same cataloging unit as the impact. At this time the NCWRP has not accepted
wetland or stream impacts for the catalog unit 06010203 of the Little Tennessee River basin.
In addition, the NCWRP does not have any wetland or stream restoration projects planned
for the Little Tennessee in the immediate future. Therefore the NCWRP is unable to
accept payment for this project.
We appreciate your interest in the Wetlands Restoration Program and regret that the
NCWRP cannot. accommodate your request at this time. If you have any questions
concerning this matter please contact me at 919-733-5314.
Sincer y,
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Mac Haupt
Implementation Coordinator
Cc: `' ~"~W(~~~4b1~7Wetlands IJ
Mike Parker, DWQ-ARO
Steve Lund, Asheville-RFO USACOE
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WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM
1619 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH, NC 27699-1619
website: h2o.enr.state.nc.us PI-TONE 91 9-733-5208 FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST-CONSUMER PAPER

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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
DAVID MCCOY
SECRETARY
July 30, 2000
Mr. Ron Ferrell
Wetland Restoration Program
Division of Water Quality
Mail Service Center 1619
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1619
Re: Mitigation for construction of climbing lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers
and East Laporte; 1.1 miles; Jackson County; State Project No. 6.961013;
TIP No. R-2224A.
Dear Mr. Ferrell:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) requests that the Wetland
Restoration Program (WRP) perform stream mitigation for the proposed construction of
climbing lanes along NC 107 between Cashiers and East Laporte in Jackson County. Project
construction will impact 778 feet of an unnamed perennial tributary to Thorpe Reservoir. Stream
impacts are located in the Little Tennessee River basin (Hydrologic unit: 06010203). At a 2:1
mitigation ratio, NCDOT will need 1,556 feet of stream mitigation ($125 per foot).
Upon receipt of the 401 Water Quality Certification from DWQ, NCDOT will transfer funds to
WRP in the amount of $194,500 for stream mitigation performed to cover the costs of planning
and implementation.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed, the DWQ requires a
formal letter from the WRP indicating their willingness and ability to provide the mitigation
work requested by NCDOT. This letter should be addressed to Mr. John Dorney of DWQ, with
copies submitted to NCDOT and Mr. Steven Lund of USACOE.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Jeffrey Burleson at
[phone] extension 315. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,
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~~ William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. Steve Lund, USACOE
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. R.G. Watson, NCDOT Division 14 Engineer
Mr. Mark Davis, NCDOT Division 14 Environmental Officer

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~ES~.~UNT~JIL P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
February 18, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
ATTENTION: 1V1r. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
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PAYMENT
RE~Ej~Ea
SUBJECT: Jackson County, Construction of climbing lanes along NC 107
between Cashiers and East Laporte; 1.1 miles; State Project No.
6.961013; TIP No. R-2224A.
Dear Sir:
Attached for your information is a copy of the project-planning document
prepazed by the North Cazolina Department of Transportation (DOT) and signed by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on September 1995. The project involves
constructing climbing lanes along NC 107 from 2.4 miles north of US 64 to 1.1 miles
south of SR 1120 in the vicinity of Cashiers; Jackson County. Total project length is 1.1
miles.
The project contains Jurisdictional Surface Water impacts at two different sites,
site 1 and site 2. Site 1 can be found from station number 132 +00 to 138+00. Two
hydraulic structures (18" corrugated metal pipe [cmp] and 24" cmp) will be added at site
1. Site one requires 0.19 acres of wetland impacts and 86 feet of enclosed stream channel
impacts. (See attached design plans)
-Site 2 can be found from station number 140 +00 to 147 +00. One hydraulic
structure (5' by 5' Reinforced Concrete Boxed Culvert [RCBC]) will be added at site 2.
Site 2 requires 19 feet of enclosed stream channel impacts and no wetland impacts
(See attached design plans)
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DAVID MCCOY
ACrlNG SECRETARY

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The project is being processed by the NCDOT as a "minor stream crossing" in
accordance with 33 CFR 330.5(a) 14. Therefore, we do not anticipate requesting an
individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide Permit in accordance with
33 CFR 330.5 Appendix A (14) issued 13 December 1996, by the Corps of Engineers
(COE).
The stream impacts associated with Site's 1 and 2, in equity of 105 feet, does not
exceed the 1501inear foot threshold. The wetland impacts associated with Site's 1 and 2,
inequity of 0.19 acres, does not exceed 0.33-acre threshold. Therefore, compensatory
mitigation will not be required for construction of this project.
It is anticipated that a 401 General Water Quality Certification will apply to this
project. The NCDOT will follow general conditions on permit, Section 404 Nationwide
14. A copy of the EA-FONSI document has been provided to the North Carolina
Department of Envirorunent and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (DWQ),
for their review. Since this project occurs in a designated trout county, a copy of this
document is also being provided to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) for
their review.
The DOT asks that each of the culvert and pipe installation activities be
authorized under a Nationwide Permit 14. Application for 401 Water Quality
Certification is also requested from the NCDWQ. The DOT also asks that the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission provide comments and a concurrence letter to the
USACE since the project lies in a trout county.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr.
Jeffrey Burleson at [phone], Extension 315.
Sincerely,
"U ' ~ `
William D. Gilmore, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch

Attachments
cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. John Domey, NCDENR, DWQ
Mr. A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. W.D. Smart, P.E., Division 14 Engineer
Mr. Mark Davis, NCWRC, Western MT. Coordinator
Mr. Mark Cantrell, USFWS
Mrs. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Design Services
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Programming and TIP
Mr. John E. Alford, P.E., State Roadway Design Engineer

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DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION IDc
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQIIIREc
1) NOTIFICATION. TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF IBIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF TBE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET).
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT..
1. OWNERS NAME: N. C. Department of Transportation
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P. O. Box 25201
' SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: .27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK)
733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Jackson NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cashiers
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
NC 107 between Cashiers and East Laporte
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Shoal Creek
RIVER BASIN: Little Tennessee River Basin

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7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW),
WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [X] NO [ ] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
The proiect is located near Shoal Creek. The NCWRC designates Shoal
Creek as~a WRC Designated Public Mountain Trout Water; however, within
the proiect area, Shoal Creek does not carry this designation.
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?YES[ ] NO[X]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 18 acres
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.45 acres
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY .THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.16
EXCAVATION: N/A
FLOODING: N/A OTHER: Mechanized clearing: 0.03
DRAINAGE: N/A TOTAL ACRES TO BE II~ACTED: 0.19

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lOb. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: 778 FT AFTER: 757 FT
LENGTH OF ENCLOSED CHANNEL: 105 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 2 FT
WIDTH AFTER: 2 FT
AVERAGE DEPTB BEFORE: 1 FT AFTER: 1 FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION:. X
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY):
Addition of climbing lanes to NC 107
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To improve safety by providing climbing
lanes for truck traffic
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): Wetland im acts are unavoidable, however, we have_
minimized the size of wetland impacts to a high degree.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS} (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: March 31, 1993(ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC

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PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: June 1, 1993
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [X] NO [] (IF N0, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES [X] NO [ ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [X] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING-THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21,
26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS
50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Sparcely developed
with scattered residences and businesses fronting NC 107
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A

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g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE II.S. MAY NOT BE I1~ACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSIIANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSIIANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401-DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN T~ TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A.LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
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