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March 4, 2004
Franklin County
DWQ Project No. 040306
Secondary road improvements to SR 1653 (Mutt Winstead Road) from SR 1001 to SR 1606
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rules
Authorization with Additional Conditions
Mr. J.G. Nance, Division Engineer
NCDOT Division 5
2612 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Nance:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to incur the
following impacts at Sites 1 through 6:
¦ 238 linear feet of permanent stream impacts
¦ 238 linear feet of temporary dewatering impacts
¦ 0.001 acres of fill in wetlands;
¦ 6,683 s.f. of protected riparian buffer in Zone l;
¦ 3,854 s.f. of protected riparian buffer in Zone 2.
NCDWQ understands that these impacts are necessary in order to upgrade SR 1653 (Mutt Winstead
Road) in Franklin County. The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated
February 24, 2004. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are authorized
by General Water Quality Certification No. 3404, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nationwide Permit Number 14. This approval shall also act as your Authorization Certificate as required
within the Tar-Pamlico River Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259). In addition, you must
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 in writing and submit a new application.
If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is
thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in
the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet,
compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this
approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional
conditions listed below.
1. Construction shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or
rules occur.
¦ Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications
governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best
Management Practices in order to protect surface water quality standards.
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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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), hftpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
Mr. J.G. Nance, P.E.
DWQ Project 040306
March 4, 2004
The erosion and sediment control measures for this project must equal or exceed the proper
design, installation, operation and maintenance outlined in the most recent version of the
North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. These devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the projects included under
this Certification.
If this project requires borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must equal
or exceed the proper design, installation, operation and maintenance outlined in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
Any reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
2. 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 within 30 days after the
Division of Land Resources has released the project.
NCDOT and its contractors and/or agents shall not excavate, fill, or perform mechanized land
clearing at any time in the construction or maintenance of this project within waters, riparian
buffers, and/or wetlands, except as authorized by this Certification, or any modification to this
Certification (e.g., no work shall occur outside of the footprint of the plans provided in the Pre-
construction Notice Application). In addition, there shall be no excavation from or waste disposal
into jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this Certification without appropriate
modification. If this occurs, compensatory mitigation may be required since it is a direct impact
from road construction activities.
4. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary as well as along the construction corridor within
these boundaries approved under this Certification shall be clearly marked by orange fabric
fencing for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior
to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 2B .0250.
5. This Certification does not authorize the discharge of waste rock and dirt into the stream or
riparian zone except for permitted areas associated with culvert conditions
6. All stormwater runoff shall be directed to sheetflow through stream buffers at non-erosive
velocities, unless approved otherwise by this Certification.
7. During the construction of the project, staging of equipment of any kind is not permitted in waters
of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers.
8. The post-construction removal of any temporary bridge structures will need to return the project site
to its preconstruction contours and elevations. The re-vegetation of the impacted areas with
appropriate native species is also required.
9. Changes to the horizontal or vertical placement of the stormwater outfall locations, the horizontal or
vertical placement of the culverts, the horizontal or vertical placement of grassed swales, or the
horizontal or vertical placement of open ditches are not permitted without written approval from the
NC Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit. In addition, changes to the flow spreader
locations or designs, preformed scour hole locations or designs are not permitted without written
approval from the NC Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit. Any request for changes to
Mr. J.U. Nance, P.E.
a DWQ Project 040306
March 4, 2004
the referenced items above will require submittal of a modification request, with seven copies, and
corresponding fees will need to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
10. Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of
the growing season following completion of construction.
11. Pursuant to NCACI5A 2B.0259(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in
Zone 1 of any Tar-Pamlico Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWQ. At this time, the
NCDWQ has not approved the use of sediment and erosion control devices in Zone 1 anywhere on
this project. Sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers
provided that Zone 1 is not compromised and that discharge is released as diffuse flow.
12. All protected riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall
be restored to the preconstruction contours and re-vegetated with native woody species upon
completion of the project construction. A post-construction as-built with the restoration activities
included shall be submitted to the DWQ no later than 60 days after the project is closed out by the
Department of Transportation.
13. The structures 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 must not be reduced by a widening of the
streambed). Existing stream dimensions (including the pattern and profile) are to be maintained
above and below locations of each pipe. The structure shall be designed and installed to allow for
fish and other wildlife movement as well as prevent headcutting of the streams.
14. Culverts that are less than 48-inch in diameter should be buried to a depth equal to or greater than
20% of their size to allow for aquatic life passage. Culverts that are 48-inch diameter or larger
should be buried at least 12 inches below the stream bottom to allow natural stream bottom
material to become established in the culvert following installation and to provide aquatic life
passage during periods of low flow. This may require increasing the size of the culvert to meet
flow conveyance requirements. If any of the existing pipes are perched, they shall be removed
and replaced, and re-installed correctly, unless demonstrated that this is topographically
unfeasible.
15. If concrete is used during culvert installation (e.g., headwalls), a dry work area should be
maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that
inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the
potential for fish kills.
16. Rock check dams at culvert outlets should be removed at project completion to avoid blocking
movement of aquatic life.
17. The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized. Under no circumstances must
rock, sand or other materials be dredged from the stream channel under authorization of this
Certification, except in the immediate vicinity of the culverts. Instream dredging has catastrophic
effects on aquatic life and disturbance of the natural form of the stream channel will likely cause
downstream erosion problems, possibly affecting other landowners.
18. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel rather than
in the stream channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing
other pollutants into the stream.
Mr. J.G. Nance, P.E.
DWQ Project 040306
March 4, 2004
19. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and maintained
regularly to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or
other toxic substances.
20. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or
adjacent to surface waters is strictly prohibited.
21. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT and/or its authorized agents shall complete and
return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion" form to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC
Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project. Please include photographs upstream
and downstream of each structure to document correct installation.
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
Administrative 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 Mr. John Hennessy at 919.733.5694.
Sincerely,
Klime , E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Eric Alsmeyer, USACE Raleigh Field Office
NCDWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPFTT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
February 24, 2004
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27609
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
FED; `? 7[104
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
WATER DUALITY SECTION
Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1653 (Mutt Winstead Road) from
SR 1001 (Pearces Road) to SR 1606 (Bern Wider Road) in Franklin
County. WBS element 5C.035005 for $200.00 401 WOC fee.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and
pave SR 1653 (Mutt Winstead Road) from SR 1001 (Pearces Road) to SR 1606 (Bern
Wider Road) in Franklin County (Figures 1-8). See Appendix One for photographs of
each site and Appendix Two for USACE Wetland Delineation forms/DWQ rating sheets.
Total project length is 2.34 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina
(G.S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to
develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads.
These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and
paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as
established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is
based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches,
businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes,
and value as a thoroughfare. SR 1653 is scheduled to be paved in the 2003-2004
Secondary Roads Construction Program.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 (24+10) -Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 28-(24.7), Best Usage Classification WS-V NSW)
(Figure 3) in the Tar Pamlico River Basin. The existing structure that conveys the creek is
a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 50 feet long. The replacement pipe is a 36-inch
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corrugated steel pipe that is 80 feet long. Permanent impacts at the site associated with
the replacement of the structure and minimal amounts of rip rap to protect the structure
include 51.5 linear feet existing channel impacted. The Site 1 work zone will be
dewatered for approximately 1 week, by using sand bags in the stream at the upstream
and downstream construction limits. To maintain water flow during construction, water
upstream of the impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed
downstream of the impervious structure. Temporary impacts to the stream from this
activity will result in the dewatering 51.5 linear feet of stream. The sandbags will be
removed after construction. Fill in wetland is also anticipated at this site. The fill
associated with the extension of the pipe on the inlet end will result in 18.5 R2 (<0.001 ac)
of fill in a fringe wetland along this unnamed tributary.
Site 2 (40+05) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 28-(24.7), Best Usage Classification WS-V NSW)
(Figure 4) in the Tar Pamlico River Basin. The existing structure that conveys the creek is
a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 49 feet long. The replacement pipe is a single
66-inch by 51-inch corrugated steel pipe arch that is 60 feet long. At the inlet end of this
pipe there is a bedrock outcrop present. Although it may be impossible for the
replacement pipe to be buried correctly, all reasonable efforts will be made to bury the
pipe in the streambed. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the replacement of
the structure and minimal amounts of rip rap to protect the structure include 31 linear feet
existing channel impacted. The Site 2 work zone will be dewatered for approximately
1 week, by using sand bags in the stream at the upstream and downstream construction
limits. To maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of the impervious
structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed downstream of the impervious
structure. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering
31 linear feet of stream. The sandbags will be removed after construction.
Site 3 (48+15) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 28-(24.7), Best Usage Classification WS-V NSW)
(Figure 5) in the Tar Pamlico River Basin. The existing structure that conveys the creek is
a 48-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 60 feet long. The replacement pipe is a single
66-inch by 51-inch corrugated steel pipe arch that is 60 feet long. There is a blow hole at
the outlet of the existing pipe perched. It is believed that with the decreased velocity, this
blow hole should heal itself with natural material in a fairly short period of time. All
reasonable efforts will be made to bury the pipe in the streambed. Permanent impacts at
the site associated with the replacement of the structure and minimal amounts of rip rap
to protect the structure include 40 linear feet existing channel impacted. The Site 3 work
zone will be dewatercd for approximately 1 week, by using sand bags in the stream at the
upstream and downstream construction limits. To maintain water flow during
construction, water upstream of the impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out
and conveyed downstream of the impervious structure. Temporary impacts to the stream
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be removed after construction.
Site 4 (79+20) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 28-(24.7), Best Usage Classification WS-V NSW)
(Figure 6) in the Tar Pamlico River Basin. The existing structure that conveys the creek is
a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 59 feet long. The replacement pipe is a 36-inch
corrugated steel pipe that is 80 feet long. There is a blow hole at the outlet of the existing
perched pipe. It is believed that with the decreased velocity, this blow hole should heal
itself with natural material in a fairly short period of time. All reasonable efforts will be
made to bury the pipe in the streambed. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the
replacement of the structure and minimal amounts of rip rap to protect the structure
include 41 linear feet existing channel impacted. The Site 4 work zone will be dewatered
for approximately 1 week, by using sand bags in the stream at the upstream and
downstream construction limits. To maintain water flow during construction, water
upstream of the impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed
downstream of the impervious structure. Temporary impacts to the stream from this
activity will result in the dewatering 41 linear feet of stream. The sandbags will be
removed after construction.
Site 5 (105+85) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed intermittent tributary to the Tar River
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 28-(24.7), Best Usage Classification WS-V NSW)
(Figure 7) in the Tar Pamlico River Basin. The existing structure that conveys the creek is
a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 50 feet long. The replacement pipe is a 36-inch
corrugated steel pipe that is 60 feet long. There is a blow hole at the outlet of the existing
perched pipe. It is believed that with the decreased velocity, this blow hole should heal
itself with natural material in a fairly short period of time. All reasonable efforts will be
made to bury the pipe in the streambed. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the
replacement of the structure and minimal amounts of rip rap to protect the structure
include 30 linear feet existing channel impacted. The Site 5 work zone will be dewatered
for approximately 1 week, by using sand bags in the stream at the upstream and
downstream construction limits. To maintain water flow during construction, water
upstream of the impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out and conveyed
downstream of the impervious structure. Temporary impacts to the stream from this
activity will result in the dewatering 30 linear feet of stream. The sandbags will be
removed after construction.
Site 6 (120+00) - Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River
(NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 28-(24.7), Best Usage Classification WS-V NSW)
(Figure 8) in the Tar Pamlico River Basin. The existing structure that conveys the creek is
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a 48-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 36 feet long. The replacement pipe is a single
117-inch by 79-inch corrugated steel pipe arch that is 60 feet long. Permanent impacts at
the site associated with the replacement of the structure and minimal amounts of rip rap
to protect the structure include 44 linear feet existing channel impacted. The Site 6 work
zone will be dewatered for approximately 1 week, by using sheet piling in the stream at
the upstream and downstream construction limits. To maintain water flow during
construction, water upstream of the impervious structure will be temporarily pumped out
and conveyed downstream of the impervious structure. Temporary impacts to the stream
from this activity will result in the dewatering 44 linear feet of stream. The sheet piling
will be removed after construction. Fill in wetland is also anticipated at this site. The fill
associated with the extension of the pipe on the inlet end will result in 35 ft2 (<0.001ac)
of fill in beaver pond wetland system.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site 1 (24+10) -Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Tar Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River at
Site 1 is depicted on the most recent version of the Bunn West (USGS 1968,1973)
topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) and the Soil Survey of Franklin County (USDA-SCS,
unpublished) (Figure 2). The NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion and sediment
control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. Specifically, the NCDOT
will place temporary rock silt checks (Type B), rock pipe inlet sediment trap (Type A),
and temporary silt fence in Zone 1 and temporary silt basin, Type B in Zone 2. The
temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been established and then
seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Construction impacts total 1,974
square feet in Zone 1 and 1,265 square feet in Zone 2 (totaling 51.5 linear feet of riparian
buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is
allowable.
Site 2 (40+05) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Tar Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River at
Site 2 is depicted on the most recent version of the Bunn West (USGS 1968,1973)
topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) and the Soil Survey of Franklin County (USDA-SCS,
unpublished) (Figure 2). The NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion and sediment
control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. Specifically, the NCDOT
will place temporary rock silt checks (Type B), rock pipe inlet sediment trap (Type A),
and temporary silt fence in Zone 1 and temporary silt basin, Type B in Zone 2. The
temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been established and then
seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Construction impacts total 1,235
square feet in Zone 1 and 809 square feet in Zone 2 (totaling 31 linear feet of riparian
buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is
exempt.
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Site 3 (48+15) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Tar Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River at
Site 3 is depicted on the most recent version of the Bunn West (USGS 1968,1973)
topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) and the Soil Survey of Franklin County (USDA-SCS,
unpublished) (Figure 2). The NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion and sediment
control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. Specifically, the NCDOT
will place temporary rock silt checks (Type B), rock pipe inlet sediment trap (Type A),
and temporary silt fence in Zone 1 and temporary silt basin, Type B in Zone 2. The
temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been established and then
seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Construction impacts total 1,118
square feet in Zone 1 and 719 square feet in Zone 2 (totaling 40 linear feet of riparian
buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is
exempt.
Site 4 (79+20) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Tar Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River at
Site 4 is depicted on the most recent version of the Louisburg (USGS 1978,1984)
topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) and the Soil Survey of Franklin County (USDA-SCS,
unpublished) (Figure 2). The NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion and sediment
control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. Specifically, the NCDOT
will place temporary rock silt checks (Type B), rock pipe inlet sediment trap (Type A),
and temporary silt fence in Zone 1 and temporary silt basin, Type B in Zone 2. The
temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been established and then
seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Construction impacts total 511
square feet in Zone 1 and 68 square feet in Zone 2 (totaling 41 linear feet of riparian
buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is
allowable.
Site 5 (105+85) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is NOT subject to
the Tar Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed intermittent tributary to the
Tar River at Site 5 is not depicted on the most recent version of the Louisburg (USGS
1978,1984) topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) nor the Soil Survey of Franklin County
(USDA-SCS, unpublished) (Figure 2). The NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion
and sediment control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. Specifically,
the NCDOT will place temporary rock silt checks (Type B), rock pipe inlet sediment trap
(Type A), and temporary silt fence in Zone 1 and temporary silt basin, Type B in Zone 2.
The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been established and
then seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Construction at this site will
have no riparian buffer impacts.
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Site 6 (120+00) - Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Tar Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to the Tar River at
Site 4 is depicted on the most recent version of the Louisburg (USGS 1978,1984)
topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) and the Soil Survey of Franklin County (USDA-SCS,
unpublished) (Figure 2). The NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion and sediment
control devices in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. Specifically, the NCDOT
will place temporary rock silt checks (Type B), rock pipe inlet sediment trap (Type A),
and temporary silt fence in Zone 1 and temporary silt basin, Type B in Zone 2. The
temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been established and then
seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass. Construction impacts total 1,485
square feet in Zone 1 and 993 square feet in Zone 2 (totaling 44 linear feet of riparian
buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is
allowable.
Waters of the U.S./Riparian Buffer Mitigation
Avoidance: All wetlands and surface waters not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional
sites. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices
for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project
construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the
Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites.
Compensatory Miti ag tion: Construction of the project will result in only minimal impacts
to waters of the United States. Impacts have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent possible during the design process. Due to minimal impacts,
compensatory mitigation for stream and buffer impacts will not be provided for this
project.
Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed
Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and
Section 9 of the ESA. As of January 29, 2003, there are three federally protected species
listed for Franklin County. They include dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon),
Tar spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana), and Michaux's sumac (Rhos michauxii).
Biological Conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each species.
Historical Compliance
This project has been screened by all pertinent parties to ensure historic compliance.

Summary
NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1653 (Mutt Winstead) in Wake County.
Impacts are proposed to Waters of the United States including surface water fill and fill
in wetlands. In addition impacts to the riparian buffers within the Tar Pamlico River
Basin are proposed. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section
404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14 and NWP 33 for above-described activities at each site
and for NCDENR-DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3404 and
WQC No. 3366. Application is also made for and Tar Pamlico Buffer Certification for
impacts at Sites 1, 4, and 6 - because Sites 2 and 3 impacts are exempt and Site 5 is not
subject to the Tar Pamlico buffer rules. An automated payment procedure has recently
been implemented between the NCDOT and NCDWQ. This procedure will enable the
Division to apply for the 401 WQC without submitting a check for this permit
application. This new procedure will provide payment to the NCDWQ by charging the
permit application fee of $200.00 directly to the appropriate NCDOT WBS element
5C.035005. A pre-construction notification is attached with this request. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Heather Montague at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Christopher Murray, P.W.S.
Environmental Officer
cc: Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. Scott Capps, NCDOT
Mr. Jonathan Tyndall, NCDOT.
Mr. Jeremy Goodwin, NCDOT
Office Use Only: 0306 Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ NO.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Pen-nit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and NWP 33
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT Division 5 Christopher A. Murray
Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke St. Durham NC 27704
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: cmurray(r)dot.state. nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: _-
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Proposed replacement of a structures conveying unnamed tributaries to the
Tar River, in association with upgrading and paving SR 1653 (Mutt Winstead Road) in
Franklin-
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):_
WBS Element No. 5C.035005
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Franklin Nearest Town: Bunn
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Bunn take Hwy 39 North
towards Louisburg. Just out of town make a right onto SR 1653 (Mutt Winstead Rd).
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Site 1: 35.9919°N
Site 2: 35.9935°N
Site 3: 35.9956°N
Site 4: 36.0018°N
Site 5: 36.0090°N
Site 6: 36.0018°N
project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separal
for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
78.2556°W
78.2604°W
78.2604°W
78.2645°W
78.2639°W
78.2649°W (Note - If
ely lists the coordinates
6. Property size (acres): 17.02 acre (Project is 2.34 mi long)
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake):-
Sites 1-6: Unnamed Tributaries to the Tar River
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8. River Basin: Tar Pamlico
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://112o.enE.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Sites are surrounded by wooded areas and agriculture land.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Grade,
drain, pave, and erosion control at SR 1653 (Mutt Winstead Rd). The NCDOT will also
dewater the work zones during construction. Equipment may include excavator, backhoe,
bulldozer, Trader, and crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The project is part of the 2003-2004 secondary
road paving program. The existing gravel roadway will be paved with asphalt.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
None that are known for NCDOT activities.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to detennine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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I. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts See cover letter for a thororlgh
description of the proposed impacts at each site. The NCDOT will also dewater the work
zone during construction at each site.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain*
* Nearest
Stream (linear
Type of Wetland***
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no)
feet
Site 1 Fill 18.5 ft
(<O.001) Yes Adjacent Fringe wetland
Site 6 Fill 35 ft-' Yes Adjacent Beaver pond
(<0.001) wetland system
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at littp://www.feiiiii.go v.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.001 ac
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.001 ac
3. Individuall list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Length
Imp
act Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* r
(linear
feet) Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent'?
indicate on ma Before Im act ( leasespecify)
1 Pipe extension 31.5 ft UT Tar River 2 ft perennial
Rip rap along
streambank for 20 ft
stabilization only
Temporary 51
5 ft
Dewatering .
2 Pipe extension 11 ft UT Tar River 5 ft perennial
Rip rap along
streambank for 20 ft
stabilization only
Temporary 31 ft
Dewaterin
3 Pipe extension 20 ft UT Tar River 4 ft perennial
Rip rap along
streambank for 20 ft
stabilization only
Temporary 40 ft
Dewaterin
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4 Pipe extension 21 ft UT Tar River 5 ft perennial
Rip rap along
streambank for 20 ft
stabilization only
Temporary 41 ft
Dewaterin

5 Pipe extension 10 ft UT Tar River 2 ft intermittent
Rip rap along
streambank for 20 ft
stabilization only
Temporary 30 ft
Dewaterin

6 Pipe extension 24 ft UT Tar River 2 ft perennial
Rip rap along
streambank for 20 ft
stabilization only
Temporary 44 ft
Dewaterin
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts mclude, but are not limited to: cuiverts anu asucia,uu lip-lap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, eta), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.u% .god. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.nwpt ucst.cont, eta).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 237.5 feet existing
channel impacted fill from placement/extension of pipe and placement of rip rap along
streambank for stabilization) and 237.5 feet temporary impact from dewatering.
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Orrnn anrd anv nther water of the IT.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
Wat
Name Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on ma) (acres) ble)
p
(if applicable)
bay, ocean, etc.

N/A

List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, ureuguig,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
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Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area:. N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
All wetlands and surface waters not affected by construction will be protected from unnecessary
encroachment during construction. Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the
protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during construction Only the
smallest amount of fill necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United
States or protected riparian buffers.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.htm].
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
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of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
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Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ® No E] If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Site 1 STA 24+10
Zone* Impact Multiplier
(square feet) Required
Mitigation
1 1,974 3 N/A
2 1,265 1.5 N/A
r Total 3,239 N/A
1 * Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel ; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
1R7?
I Z35 Site 2 STA 40+05

L e21 I Impact
Zone* s uare feet Multiplier Required

Miti anon
1 1 1,235 3 N/A
?$ 3 2 809 1.5 N/A
Total 2,044 N/A
* Zone l extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel ; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
Site 3 (STA 48+15)
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,118 3 N/A
2 719 1.5 N/A
Total 1,837 N/A
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
Site 4 STA 79+20
Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
s uare feet Mitigation
1 511 3 N/A
2 68 1.5 N/A
Total 579 N/A
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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717
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385
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_T Site 5 STA 105+85) _
Zone* I Impact Multiplier Required
(sauare feet) Mitieatioi
1 I N/A - not on SS or Topo 3 1 N/A
1 2 N/A - not on SS or Topo 1.5 N/A
Total N/A - not on SS or Topo N/A
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
Site 6 STA 120+00)
Z_one* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,485 3 N/A
2 993 1.5 N/A
Total 2,478 N/A
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Existing: 8.5 acre impervious surface (30 foot wide gravel road) of 17.02 acre total prolect size.
Proposed: 5.7 acre impervious surface (proposed 20 foot wide asphalt paved road) of 17.02
acre total project size. The erosion control plan for this project is designed for 900 cubic feet of
storage per acre. Erosion and sediment control devices along the project are comprised of
temporary silt basin (Type B) temporary rock silt check (Type B), rock pipe inlet sediment trap
(Type A) and temporary silt fence. The NCDOT proposes to install temporary erosion and
sediment control devices at each Sites in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. Specifically,
the NCDOT will place temporary rock silt checks (Type B), rock pipe inlet sediment trap
(Type A) and temporary silt fence in Zone 1 at each site and temporary silt basin, Type B in
Zone 2 at each site. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been
established and then seeded with a seed mixture of fescue and bahia grass.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
The project will not generate wastewater.
Page 9 of 10
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
N/A
C?_ -IZ4
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page, 10 of 10
Appendix One
(Photographs of each site)

rnotograpn L. view from aoove inlet at rite L.
Photograph 3. View from below outlet at Site 3.
Photograph 4. View from below outlet at Site 4.
Appendix Two
(USACE Wetland Delineation forms/
DWQ rating sheets)
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: 52 14 53 *ft W.+XS4 .C c( 94 Date: h o`f
Applicant / Owner: NCLbT County: i=raMk-i n
Investigator: r ' urra + l+ a ?kb' Moh a u State: A/

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No ?
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No ? Transect ID:
Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Spscie$ Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. ? nc??s e as KS 1+ F-ACW+ 9.
2. Aru.Ildi?1QYI'a aiaan'/ea f+ FAC A/ 10.
3. Co rex so. H ??C 11.
T
4. li? ,v1 ?tro54tniy/n ?iv?1%?ltuni _? -'
12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-).
Remarks: Wetland Vegetation Present Based Upon Greater than 50% of the Plant Species are/are not
Classified as FAC-OB
L in the National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands. Sample plot was taken...
/
G?I 7 01 a" r ?lY, re y .'1
HYDROLOGY
- Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
- Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other _ Inundated
_ ? Saturated in Upper 12"
No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: /1 °ne (in.)
Secondary Indicators:
Depth to Free Water In Pit: 0 (in.)
) Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
_ Water-Stained Leaves

0 _ Local Soil Survey Data
(in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks:
Ay?'o/op irrr`l_J
SOILS

Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yeses No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munseil Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. -
??? ?o 12 3/z Sg...?, toawL
to Y(t 51y r
IDYR X13
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
V Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
[[II
rT??1r?C spr /S ?'FcC ??
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No Within a Wetland? Yes ? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes V No
Remarks: Location (describe) is/is not classified as a wetland based upon the criteria set forth in the 1987
Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.
7k 5 Get a 15 a WIQ T i c, -k -
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site:_ SR /U 53 *1 `?,45ke 1 4?) Date: 4' °y
Applicant / Owner: o County: F-'ran glm
Investigator: u Lq State: PIC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No ? Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No ? Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. f?rurtc??'??ana q?a4H?ta 14 Fl+eAJ 9.
2. Lonicera. ;c?OOniea. _C}
FAA- 10.
_
3. Ak -4 6acw M 11.
4. Fescue F& - 12.
5. S0.(, d4o o _ - 13.
6. Ar,,Aroooaon vrra;ni('u3 N FAC- 14.
7. S5,/,i ut?us Canaclc.?s?? Fi4L'rU- 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-).
Remarks: Wetland Vegetation Present Based Upon Greater than 50% of the Plant Species are/are not
Classified as FAC-OBL in the National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands. Sample plot was taken...
We7Y,' ? `p1-- 50/
HYDROLOGY
- Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other _ Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
_ No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: Secondary Indicators:
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
_ Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
- Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
No s%? ?+s d A yeu" doge
SOILS
for-- ?
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No
Profile Descriotion:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (AEI unsell Moist) bundanc rant Structure, etc.
or?.KOn
/0 yif 03 0 r? y! G
5-lZ„ ?Oy,e 4/3 _ln I?R 3 sQ?a4, /a+vfn
kW
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer In Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
- Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
- Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No ? Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No ? Within a Wetland? Yes_ No ?/
Hydric Solis Present? Yes No _ v' I
Remarks: Location (describe) is/is not classified as a wetland based upon the criteria set forth in the 1987
Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.
ell
Project Name 5iE 16 53 0"# Nearest Road S?/6 53
k,ounty Wetland Area acres Wetland Width
Name of evaluator / d larrarz " , /4-,161 ve_ Date
Wetland Location
_ on pond or lake
?on perennial stream
- on intermittent stream
- within interstream divide
other -
Soil series
predominantly organic - humus, muck,
or peat
predominantly mineral - non-sandy
? predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
steep top o-aph,
ditched or channelized
total wetland width ;,-100 feet
Adjacent land use
(within 112 mile upstream, ups-lope, or radius)
--I/- forested/natural vegetation &0 %
? agriculture, urban/suburban 35 %
impervious surface _5 %
Dominant vegetation
(1) T??u 5 ???'usus
(2) f?ruH4iiraric? q?9an?r?
(3) _ ?a r SQ
Flooding and wetness
semipermanently to permanently
flooded or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
? intermittanly flooded or temporary
surface water
no evidence of floodin¢ or surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin
Bog forest - _ Carolina Bay

/
?Other ''?74e W1114
*the ratinnq system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream charnels
weight
R Water storage x 4.00 Wetland
A
Bank/Shoreline stabilization
3 _ :<
x 4.00 ??>•:???` Rating
;; :.t:;;;..F;?;;.•
Pollutant removal x 5.00 <rff" i "' `!'
I Wildlife habitat x 2.00 - "` V
Aquatic life value / x 4.00
G Recreation/Education x 1.00

*Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 112 mile upstream,
_____ u?slo?e_ or radius_ --___.
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION ?/e??? ?-?
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project/Site: _ SiZAe5J K1M-H-A1,,Kg?eac1 X,.V) Date: 1 . ov
Applicant / Owner: ez>07- County: h
Investigator: 0-M 14. rr r v State:
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No V' Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. .Sa K 41 61)-,5c, 0l3L 9.
2.r ru ruwt S?i? Scr F C 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-).
Remarks: Wetland Vegetation Present Based Upon Greater than 50% of the Plant Species are/are not
Classified as FAC-OBL in the National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands. Sample plot was taken...
(?Ir??a?dr ??.ls , fs??
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
- Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other Inundated
- ?4aturated in Upper 12"
- No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: /1D/le (in.)
Secondary Indicators:
Depth to Free Water In Pit: 0 (in.) ? Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
_ Water-Stained Leaves

Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
A 660 /0)y /at
SOILS
.(,v
C Ij
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) A undanc / n ra t Structure,, etc.
0-/o ,Q 4 Z a YR 5 f M424 A.?4- SCL
/d YR 10 - ScL

Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
?Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
/`C ? ct ?? ? Sol ?s `prr lv.?
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Within a Wetland? Yes__L,/No_
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No
Remarks: Location (describe) is/is not classified as a wetland based upon the criteria set forth in the 1987
Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.
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?r-Q
-51"' t:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Sk /G s3 Date: ?G d
Applicant / Owner: NCLbT County: H
Investigator: G Ml State: lye-,
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes (,-No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No t/ Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. /1CY.? U/t V i ; rI ca S -? - 9.
2. u FA"C 10.
3. Lo - i "a on?rw
it Ff1C" 11.
_
4. NcG s 01tJ ri.w &LvueA FI - 12.
5.?5 13.
6. FtSe ,p lk Fae - 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 25
Remarks: Wetland Vegetation Present Based Upon Greater than 50% of the Plant Species are/are not
Classified as FAC-OBL in the National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands. Sample plot was taken...

HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
- Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other _ Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12"
No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ _ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: '- (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water In Pit: _ (in.) _ Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks:
110 S/Jn5 of ?y?,/a,?
SOILS

Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yeses No
Profile Descrintion:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. -
0- to ?? I 0 yR y?l s ?
-12?" to y? ?f 0Y,C oh
old, ?? CL
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _ Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content In Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
- Sulfldic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
-Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
- Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
?y?%G ,$O?S /laT ?r??G?rvl
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No ? Within a Wetland? Yes! No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No
Remarks: Location (describe) is/is not classified as a wetland based upon the criteria set forth in the 1987
Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.
77,.S Area is moo/ 4 4jeMa-i 41
{ i?.)a rk...<{'??wL.S is1;??7????w?%a..?''?•,,;<3?f?YZstS?sYf3?R?'rPI?''t ?gsnCS!<.?i xYf??S e?s ?k? < t bl.? ?. S<iMi SS?A+?et?,ff/ £,: tr.......?:
Project Name SR lGS3 ??u? ??^s7e4c? Rd? Nearest Road fR yk53
County Fr!- fn Wetland Area <a.oo/ acres Wetland Width 7/00 feet
Name of evaluator C-/jluriar z 4 9. /Y/vn•f a&e - Date ? I 14 toy
Wetland Location
?on ond' or lake 6ea ver
_ on perennial stream
_ on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other _
Adjacent land use
(within 1/2 mile upstream, up:lope, or radius)
forested/natural vegetation 55 %
? agriculture, urban/suburban _`i` . %
impervious surface __-5 %
Dominant vegetation
Soil series
predominantly organic - humus, muck,
or peat
predominantly mineral - non-sandy
? predominantly sandy

(2) Ace,- ru6n4v
(3)
Flooding and wetness
Hydraulic factors
steep topography
ditched orchannelized
?total wetland width 2100 feet
`'semipermanently to permanently
flooded or inundated
- seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittanly flooded or temporary
surface water
no evidence of floodin¢ or surface water
Wetland type (select one)*
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest Freshwater marsh
Swamp forest Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin _ Carolina Bay
Bog forest - "Other 4---VOI 4L"e-Is%s
*the rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream charnels
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weight
Water storage 3 x 4.00 =
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 3 x 4.00 =
Pollutant removal 2 * x 5.00 =
Wildlife habitat
Aquatic life value
Recreation/Education
I
5
x 2.00 =
x 4.00 =
x 1.00 =

Wetland
Rating
*Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 112 mile upstream,
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