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August 16, 2011
Ms. Amy Chapman
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Dear Ms. Chapman:
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1025 WADE AVENUE
RALEIGH, NC 27605
TEL [phone] . FAX [phone]
Subject: Neuse Buffer Authorization for proposed greenway associated with Farm Bureau Tract,
US 70 (Glenwood Avenue), Raleigh, NC; SEPI Project No. EN11.018.00
On behalf of the NC Farm Bureau, SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. (SEPI) respectfully requests
written concurrence from the NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) for a Neuse buffer
authorization to construct a greenway perpendicular to Zone 2. The proposed greenway will tie into an
existing greenway maintained by the City of Raleigh. The total impact to Zone 2 are 40.4 square feet.
The project area is located in the City of Raleigh, NC. The project action lies in the Neuse River basin.
A pre-construction notification (PCN) form has been completed, and it is attached to this letter. In
addition to the PCN, the project permit drawings are attached.
Purpose and Need
The Farm Bureau proposes to construct a greenway that ties into the City of Raleigh greenway system.
Impacts and Avoidance / Minimization
Impacts to the Neuse buffer are avoidable. Along the Farm Bureau property, the entire greenway
operated by the City of Raleigh is entirely within the project. The project will involve a perpendicular
impact to the Neuse buffer, totaling 40.4 square feet of Zone 2.
Resources Review
SEPI performed a jurisdictional review on June 10, 2011. This review was in conjunction with a site
visit with Mr. Martin Richmond of the NCDWQ.
A review of digital records from the NC SHPO was conducted on August 10, 2011 to determine if
there are any known archaeological or historical resources located within the project study area. Data
reviewed, which consisted of NCSHPO Google Earth Digital Data (May 2010) and NCSHPO GIS
2011 Data, depicted no historic properties on the parcel of interest.
1025 WADE AVENUE
CELEBRATING - 7EN YEARS
eSEP1 RALEIGH, NC 27605
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As of September 22, 2010 the USFWS lists four federally protected species for Wake County (Table
1). GIS Natural Heritage data (August 2011) was obtained from the NC NHP on August 10, 2011. No
federally listed species within 1 mile of the project study area were listed.
Table 1. Federally protected species listed for Wake County
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status NHP Occurrence < 1
Mile from Project
Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle BGEPA* None Listed
Picoides borealis Red cockaded woodpecker Endangered None Listed
Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac Endangered None Listed
Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedge-mussel Endangered None Listed
* Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act which replaced the listing of the bald eagle on the Endangered Species Act of
1972.
FEMA Flood zones
The project is located within a FEMA designated 100-year floodplain. The project does not propose
any impervious surface in the floodplain, and the addition of 40 sq ft of mulch trail will not change the
elevation or location of the 100 year floodplain.
Regulatory Approvals
Neuse Buffer Authorization: Application is hereby made for a NCDWQ Neuse buffer authorization as
required for the above-described activities.
Section 401: No written concurrence from the N. C. Division of Water Quality is requested. The
application is for informational purposes only.
If you have questions regarding this permit application, please contact Mr. Phillip Todd, of SEPI
Engineering & Construction, [phone].
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification PC Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
El Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ?Yes ® No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
®Yes ? No For the record only for Corps Permit:

®Yes ? No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ?Yes ® No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ?Yes ® No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ?Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Farm Bureau
2b. County: Wake
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Raleigh, NC
2d. Subdivision name: n/a
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: n/a
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NC Farm Bureau Federation, Inc.
3b. Deed Book and Page No. Deed Book: 1744 pg. 528
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): n/a
3d. Street address: 5301 Glenwood Ave
3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27612
3f. Telephone no.: 919-782-1705
3g. Fax no.: 919-783-3593
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ® Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable): Same as landowner
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Phillip Todd
5b. Business name
(if applicable): SEPI Engineering and Construction, Inc.
5c. Street address: 1025 Wade Ave
5d. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC
5e. Telephone no.: 919-789-9977
5f. Fax no.: 919-789-9591
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 0796132387
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.845335° Longitude: -78.692757°
1c. Property size: +/-19.46 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Crabtree Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Class C, NSW
2c. River basin: Neuse River Basin
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The project area is currently mixed hardwood forest with institutional development (Farm Bureau). Land in the vicinity
that has not been cleared for buildings or parking in in mature mixed hardwood forest.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Crabtree Creek along south side of property (-- 40 feet).
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the project is to provide a mulch greenway that ties into the City of Raleigh greenway system.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project involves constructing a mulch greenway connection to the existing greenway maintained by the City of Raleigh.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past? ®Yes ? No ? Unknown
Comments: A Buffer Review with Division of Water Quality
(Martin Richmond) held on June 10, 2011.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? Preliminary ? Final
of determination was made? (see comment 4a.)
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Phillip Todd Other: SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc.
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
A field review was conducted with Mr. Martin Richmond on June 10, 2011.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ® Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number -
Permanent (P)
or Temporary T 2b.

Type of impact 2c.

Type of wetland
(if known) 2d.

Forested 2e.
Type of jurisdiction
(Corps - 404, 10
DWQ - non-404, other) 2f.

Area of impact
(acres)
Site 1E] P ? T ? Yes
? No ? Corps
? DWQ
Site 2? P ? T ? Yes
? No ? Corps
? DWQ
Site 3? P ? T ? Yes
? No ? Corps
? DWQ
Site 4? P ? T ? Yes
? No ? Corps
? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number -
Permanent (P)
or Temporary (T) 3b.
Type of impact 3c.
Stream name 3d.
Perennial
(PER) or
intermittent
(INT)? 3e.
Type of jurisdiction
(Corps - 404, 10
DWQ - non-404,
other) 3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet) 3g.
Impact
length
(linear feet)
?P?T ?PER
? INT ?Corps
? DWQ

3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.

Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose of Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland

numb (acres)
er pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
?Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason for impact Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tern orar T required?
Site 1 ® P ? T Greenway
Connection Crabtree Creek ? Yes
® No
40.4
Site 2 ? P ? T ? Yes
? No
Site3 ?P?T ?Yes
F1 No
6h. Total buffer impacts 40.4
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Buffer impacts are unavoidable to tie to an existing greenway. Sedimentation and erosion controls have been designed for
project construction.
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1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
During construction all appropriate and required sediment and erosion control measures will be utilized.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

El Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:.
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that
requires buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ® Yes ? No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: No impervious areas are proposed for this project. The greenway connector ? Yes ® No
trail will be comprised of mulch.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ®Certified Local Government
F1 DWQ Stormwater Program
City of Raleigh will review plans. ? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? City of Durham
® Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ® No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties

4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HQW
? ORW
(check all that apply):
? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ? No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ? Yes ® No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
? Yes
? No
letter.)
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
No wastewater generated from proposed project.
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ® No
impacts?
El Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
?Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat? NC NHP GIS Data (August 2011). GIS Review conducted on August 11, 2011.
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6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper Website was used: http://sharpfin.nmfs.noaa.gov/website/EFH_Mapper/map.aspx
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NCSHPO Google Earth Digital Data (May 2010) and NCSHPO GIS 2011 Data.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? -TO-Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The project does not propose any impervious surface in the floodplain, and the addition of 40 sq ft of mulch trail will not
change the elevation or location of the 100 year floodplain.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? A DFIRM map, Panel 0796, was reviewed from NC
Floodmaps on August 11, 2011. http://floodmaps.nc.gov/fmi aspx?FIPS=183
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
All Blanks to Be Filled in By the Current Landowner or Municipal Official
Name: NORTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, INC.
Address: 5301 GLENWOOD AVENUE
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Phone: [phone]
Project Name/Description: Farm Bureau Buffer Authorization Request
SEPI Project # : EN11.018
Date: 8/01/2011
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
Attention: Ms. Amy Chapman
Mail Service Center 1650
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Re: Wetlands, Streams and/or Buffer Related Consulting and Permitting
To Whom It May Concern:
I, The current landowner or municipal official, hereby designate and authorize SEPI Engineering
& Construction, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to
furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day
forward, this 1ST day of AUGUST, 2011
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project.
Notice: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for
government officials to enter the property when accompanied by SEPI staff. You should
call SEPI to arrange a prior to visiting the site.
BY: PERRY L. CRUTCHFIELD, TREASUl
2 ?? N Print Name of Landowner's or Municipal Signature of `own r or Municipal
Official's Name
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