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BEVERLY PURDUE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611-5202
PHONE: [phone]
September 1, 2011
Mr. Monte Matthews
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Subject: Nationwide Permit #18
SR 1361 (Rip Shin Road)
Ashe County, North Carolina
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Project Number: 11.200511 (DWQ Permit Fee: $240)
Dear Mr. Matthews:
The NC Department of Transportation is experiencing a drainage problem on the subject route.
An unnamed tributary to Big Horse Cree'~ (class: C, Trout, ORW) runs through a large wetland
adjacent to the road. Sediment accumulation in the wetland near the road causes the road to be
flooded during moderate to heavy rain events. This causes a traffic hazard, particularly during the
freezing conditions associated with winter months.
In order to address this situation, we held an on-site meeting on July 7, 2011 with you and other
members of the regulatory community to discuss options. It was agreed at that time that the most
viable option was to construct a channel through the wetland to carry this storm surge. The
proposed channel is 201 feet long with 2:1 side slopes. Proposed channel depth was set at 1' to
minimize disturbance. Excavated material will be used to form a berm between the new channel
and the roadway for additional protection (see plan sheet detail). Wetland impacts will total 0.06
acres.
If the excavated material is too soupy to make an effective berm, we will haul this material away
and have to haul in berm material from a borrow site. We intend to seed and mat the new channel
banks with coir fiber unless the banks are too soft to hold the staples. If that is the case, we may
have to use a number of stones to hold the matting in place until, seed germination. If we do not
believe that is a viable option, we may have to seed and mulch instead.
Construction of this project will require temporary dewatering. An impervious sandbag dike will
be constructed upstream of the wetland. Clean water will temporarily be pumped away from the
P. O. Box 250, N. W¢KESSOxo,NC 28659
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Mr. Monte Matthews
SR 1361 (Rip Shin Road, Wetland, Ashe)
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construction area and will be discharged into the southern part of the wetland. Once the new
channel is in place and stabilized to the best of our ability, the impervious dike will be removed
and preconstrvction streambed elevations will be restored.
This project was reviewed for the presence of threatened and endangered species on August 17,
2011. A GIS review was also conducted. This project should have no effect on any federally
listed endangered plant or animal species. Historic comphance work will be scheduled and
concurrence with the State Historic Preservation Office will be obtained if required.
The project impacts aze not significant in nature and should not remove or degrade existing water
quality uses. Safety should be improved. All appropriate BMPs will be used during construction.
I intend to be on-site during construction. -
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, a plan sheet, a marked county map, a marked
topography map and photographs.
By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mr. Ron Linville, Mountain Region Coordinator, with
the North Cazolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404
Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me.
By copy of this letter, I am forwazding five (5) copies of this application package to Brian Wrenn,
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetlands Unit, for his review. It is requested that any
comments related to the 401 certification be forwarded directly to me with a copy sent to the US
Army Corps of Engineers.
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please
let me know. Your eazly review and consideration will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Heath Slaughter
Division Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Monte Matthews, US Army Corps of Engineers (1 additional copy)
Ron Linville, Western Piedmont Region Coordinator, NCWRC
Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality (5 copies)
Amy Euliss, Division of Water Quality
Mrke Pettyjohn, PE, Division Engineer
Doug Tetzlaff, District Engineer
Randal Miles, County Maintenance Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Scott Pipes, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Technician

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Fonn Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification PCN Form
A. A licant Information
1. Processing
ta. Type(s) of approval sough from the
Corps: ®Section 404 Permit ^ Section 10 Permit
tb. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 18 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ®Yes ^ No
t d. Type(s) of approval sough from the DWO (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification -Regular ^ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
^ 401 Water Quality Certification -Express ^ Riparian Buffer Aufhorization
1 e. 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
1 f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for megaton
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 twerriy coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ^Yes ®No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ^Yes ®No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: SR 1361, Rip Shin Road
2b. County: Ashe
2c. Nearest municipality /town: Husk
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: 11 200511
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NCDOT
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC ff
applicable):
3d. Street address: 801 Statesville Road
3e. City, state, zip: North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
3f. Telephone no.: 336-903-9202
3g. Fax no.: 33667-4549
3h. Email address: hslaugMer(a~ncdot.gov
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4. Applicand Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ^ Agent ^ Qther, specity:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
('d applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. AgenNConsuMant Infornation (if applicable)
Sa. Name:
Sb. Business name
(if applicable):
-
Sc. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
Se. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
Sg. Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1b. Site coordinates (in dedmal degrees): Latitude: 36.57069 Longitude: - 81.58244
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDODD)
tc. Property size: 1 acres
2. Surtace Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: UT to Big Horse Creek
2b. Water Quality Classfication of nearest receiving water: C; Trout, ORW
2c. River basin: Nevv
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:
Paved road in a rural area with adjacent wetland.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on fhe properly:
0.1 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Stream runs parallel to road prior to entering wetland
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Stop roadway flooding
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See attached cover letter.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
®Yes ^ No ^ Unknown
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ®Preliminary ^ Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Heath Slaughter AgencylConsultant Company: NCDOT
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
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b. Project History
Sa. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ^Yes ®No ^ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ^Yes ®No
6b. If yes, explain.
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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 (aces)
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora
01 ^P^T
02 ^P^T
03 ^P^T
04 ^P^T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction ro osed, then com lete the chart below.
Sa. 5b. Sc. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded
Filled
6ccavated
Flooded
Filled
6ccevated
Flooded
P1
P2
Sf. Total
5g. Commers: N/A
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
^ Yes ®No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Effected pond surtace area (acres):
Sj. Size of pond watershed (aces):
Sk. 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 im acts re uire mfi ation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
^ Neuse ^Tar-Pamlico ^ OUrer:
Project is in which protected basin? ^ Catawba ^ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mfigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem ora im ad re wired?
^Yes
B1 ^P^T ^ No
^Y~
62 ^P^T ^ No
^Yes
63 ^P^T ^ No
6h Total buffer imparts
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Channel depth was set ~ 1' to minimize impacts
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
All appropriate BMPs will be used during construction
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, miti~tion is required by (check all that apply): ^ DWQ ^ Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for Uiis
project?
- ^ Mitigation bank
^ payment to in-lieu fee program

^ Pertnittee Responsible Megaton
3. Complete'rf 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 IMieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ^ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mtgation, 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: aces
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland megaton requested: acres
4h. Commends:
5. Complete iF Using a Perrniltee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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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 tic.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier tie.
Required mitgation
(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 mtgation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment iMo an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Managemer and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan

1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ^ Yes ®No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan induded? ff no, explain why.
^ Yes ^ No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Man ement 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: No increase in impervious surface.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
^ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ^ DWO Stormwater Program
- ^ DWO 401 Unit
3. Cert"flied Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local govemmerrt's jurisdiction is this project?
^ Phase II
^ N~
±.3b. Which of the following localty-implemented stormwater management programs ^ USMP
apply (check all that apply): ^ Water Suppty Watershed
^ Offer:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ^ Yes ^ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater P ram Review

^ Coastal counties
^ HOW
4a . Which of the following state-implemented Stormwater management programs apply ^ ORW
(check all that appy): ^ Session Law 2006-246
^ Other:
4b . Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
^ Yes ^ No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review

Sa . 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)
t a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUsfate/local) funds or the ®Y~ ^ No
use of public (federaUstate) land?
1b. If you answered yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
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t
^ Yes
®No
a
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environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or S
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPAlSEPA)?
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 feral approval
^ Yes
^ No
letter.)
Commerris:
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):
a3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
r3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ^ Yes ®No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water qualil~/?
%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 nanative 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.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Desgnated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in or near an area with federalty protected species or ®,~~ ^ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Sperties Act ^ Yes ®No
impacts?
^ Raleigh
Sc. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted...
^ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your sfte would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
GIS and visual observation
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?
WRC will comment
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requitement)
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?
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ^ Yes ®No
8b. If yes, e~lain how project meets FEMA requiremerRs:
Sc. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? ncfloodmaps
J. Heath Slaughter 9/1!11
ApplicanUAgent's Printed Name ApplicanUAgent's Sig ure
" - Date
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(Agents ~ ature is valid only if an auttror
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Ske: SR 1361. Rio Shin Road _ Date: 8H7N1
Applicant I Owner. NCDOT Comty: ASHE
Investigator: Heath Slaughter State: NC

Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes x No Community ID:
Is the site sign~caMly disturbed (Atypical situation)? res No x Transact ID:
Is the area a potential problem areal Yes No x Plot ID:
(explain on reverse ff needed)
VEGETATION
DarrinaM PIaM Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plarrt Species Stratum Indicator
1. Juncos effuses herb FACW+ 9. Salix niera tree OBL
2. Carex spp. herb 10.
3. Imuatiens capensis herb FACW 11.
4. Vernonia noveboracensis herb FAC + 12.
5. Polveontun saeittatum herb OBL 13.
6. Typha latifolia herb OBL 14.
Z Mentha x oioerita herb FACW 15.
8. Festuca spp. herb 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
_ Other x Inundated
x Saturated in Upper 12"
x No Recorded Data Available : Water Marks
Drirt Lines
Field Observations: z Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surtace Water. 4 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0 (in.)
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x WaterStained Leaves , .„
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (ia) x FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

SOILS
Map Unk Name
(Series and Phase): Colvard fine sandy loam Drainage Class: WD
Taxonomy (Subgroup): mesic Twic Udifluvents
Confine Mapped TypeT Yes No X
Profile Description:
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Depth Mafdx Colors Mottle Colas Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Iinchesl Horizon IMunsell Moistl IMunsell Moistl IL~u~iMancelCOntrast Structure. etc.
0-12 A 10 YR 4/1 None N/A loam
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Histic Epipedon
_ Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy
-Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
-Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
-Listed on National Hydric Soils List
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation PresentT Yes x No _ Is the Sampling Point
Wetland Hydrology PresentT Yes x No _ Within a WetlandT Yes x No_
Hydric Soils PresentT Yes x No _
Remarks:
_Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Condkions
x Gleyed or Low~hroma Colors

WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET
(Fourth Version)
Project Name: SR 1361, Rip Shin Road Nearest Rd. SR 1361
County: Ashe Wetland Area: -1 (aces) Welland Width: 350 (feet)
Name of Evaluator: Heath Slaughter Date: 8/17/11
Wetland Location
^ On pond or lake
® On peremial stream
^ On intermittent stream
^ Within intermittent stream divide
^ other:
Soil Series: Toxoway
^ Predominarrtly organi-hukmus, muck, or peat
® Predominantly mineral-nonsandy
^ Predoarinarrtly sandy
Hydraulic Factors
^ Steep topography
® Ditched or channelized
® Total wetland width > 100 feet
Adjacent Land Use
Fores[ed/natuml vegetation
Agriculture, urban/suburban90%
Impervious surfacel0%
Dominant Vegetation
(1) Juncos effuses
(2) Carex sp.
(3) Vernonia novebomcensis
Flooding and Wetness
® SemiperroanenUy to permanently
flooded or inundated
^ Seasonally flooded or inundated
^ Intermittantly flooded or temporary
Surface water
^ No evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
^ Bottomland Hardwood Forest
^ Headwater Forest
^ Swamp Forest
^ Wet Flat
^ Pocosin
^ Bog Forest
^ Pine Savanna
® Freshwater Marsh
^ Bog/Fen
^ Ephemeral Wetland
^ Carolina Bay
^ Other:
•The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels.
Rating
Water Storage
Bank/Shoreline Stabeli7aflon
Pollutant Removal
Wildlife Habitat
Aquatic Life Value
Recreation/Education
3 X 4.00 = 12
4 X 4.00 = 12 WETLAND RATIlVG
2X5.00= 10 59
3 X 2.00 = 6
4 X 4.00 = 16
3 X 1.00 = 3
*Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and > 10 % nonpoint disturbanc ewithin'/z mile upstream,
upslope, or radius.