20111075 Ver 1_Application_20111206

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEvERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
Mr Bill Biddlecome
U S Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington NC 27889 -1000
Dear Sir
EUGENE A CONTI JR
SECRETARY
December 6 2011
Mr Stephen Lane
Division of Coastal Management
N C Dept of Env & Natural Resources
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City NC 28557
Subject
Application for an Individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification Individual Section
404 Permit and CAMA Mayor Permit for the construction of US 158 from the Murfreesboro
Bypass to US 13 west of Winton Hertford County TIP No R -2583, State Project No
6 079007T
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of Highways in
consultation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) proposes to widen and
construct new alignment of US 158 from the Murfreesboro Bypass to US 13 west of
Winton The project is approximately 8 1 miles in length
Included with this application are
• ENG Form 4345
• 4B and 4C Merger Process meeting minutes
• Permit Drawings
• NCEEP Mitigation Letter
• CAMA Mayor Permit Application Forms
10 Purpose and Need
The purpose and need for this Project as identified in the State Environmental Assessment
(SEA) is to provide system linkage support economic development and to ensure future
safety along the project limits
MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE 919 707$100 LOCATION
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX [phone]
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1020 LARCH RIDGE DRIVE
1598 MAIL SERVICE CEN ER RALEIGH NC 27610 -4328
RALEJGH NC 27699 1595 WESSITE W41MWNCDOT ORG

2 0 Project Description
The proposed project will widen US 158 in Hertford County to a multi lane facility from the
Murfreesboro Bypass to US 13 west of Winton A four lane divided facility consisting of
four 12 foot travel lanes paved shoulder and a 46 foot wide grassed median is proposed
3 0 Summary of Impacts
Total impacts on the project are presented on the table below and the attached Wetland
Permit Impact Summary (Table 1)
4 0 Summary of Mitigation
This project has been designed to avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional areas in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) throughout the design
process Compensatory wetland and stream mitigation will be provided by the North
Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) See attached letter
5 0 Protect Schedule
This project is part of the NCDOT s Design Build Program Utility relocating is permitted
separately under a CAMA general permit and scheduled to begin in the spring of 2012 and
Iast approximately one year Roadway construction will be carried out concurrently with the
utility relocation and is scheduled to begin in summer 2012 and be completed the summer of
2013
6 0 NEPA Document Status
The State Environmental Assessment (SEA) was completed on April 27 2006 The SEA
explains the purpose and need for the project provides a description of the alternatives
considered and characterizes the social economic and environmental effects The SEA
was approved and circulated to federal state and local agencies A State Finding of No
Significant Impact (SFONSI) was approved on June 3 2008 Jurisdictional wetlands and
stream areas were verified and re verified throughout the process The most recent re
verification by the USACE was in September 2011 Copies of the project documents have
been provided to regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process Additional
copies will be provided upon request
R 2583 has gone through the NEPA/404 merger process The 4A meeting was held on
January 17 2008 The 4B and 4C meetings were held on July 20 2011 and October 20
2011, respectively
61 Independent Utility
R 2583 is in compliance with 23 CFR Part 771 11 l(f) which lists the FHWA characteristics
of the independent utility of a project The project meets the criteria for independent utility
as discussed below
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WETLAND
IMPACTS
SURFACE WATER IMPACTS
Permanent
Temp
Excavation
Mechanized
Hand
Clearing
Permanent
Temp
Existing
Channel
Existing
Natural
Fill m
F►II m
in
Clearing in
5W
SW
Channel
Stream
Wetlands
Wetlands
Wetlands
Wetlands
in
Wetlands
impacts
impacts
Impacts
Impacts
Design
esi
(ac)
(ac)
(ac)
(ac)
(ac)
(ac)
Permanent
Temp
ft
ft
Totals
296
067
075
0 88
O2 5
0 11
1832
222
4 0 Summary of Mitigation
This project has been designed to avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional areas in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) throughout the design
process Compensatory wetland and stream mitigation will be provided by the North
Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) See attached letter
5 0 Protect Schedule
This project is part of the NCDOT s Design Build Program Utility relocating is permitted
separately under a CAMA general permit and scheduled to begin in the spring of 2012 and
Iast approximately one year Roadway construction will be carried out concurrently with the
utility relocation and is scheduled to begin in summer 2012 and be completed the summer of
2013
6 0 NEPA Document Status
The State Environmental Assessment (SEA) was completed on April 27 2006 The SEA
explains the purpose and need for the project provides a description of the alternatives
considered and characterizes the social economic and environmental effects The SEA
was approved and circulated to federal state and local agencies A State Finding of No
Significant Impact (SFONSI) was approved on June 3 2008 Jurisdictional wetlands and
stream areas were verified and re verified throughout the process The most recent re
verification by the USACE was in September 2011 Copies of the project documents have
been provided to regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process Additional
copies will be provided upon request
R 2583 has gone through the NEPA/404 merger process The 4A meeting was held on
January 17 2008 The 4B and 4C meetings were held on July 20 2011 and October 20
2011, respectively
61 Independent Utility
R 2583 is in compliance with 23 CFR Part 771 11 l(f) which lists the FHWA characteristics
of the independent utility of a project The project meets the criteria for independent utility
as discussed below
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• The project has logical termini and independent utility and is of sufficient length to
address environmental matters on a broad scope
• The protect is usable and a reasonable expenditure of funds even if no additional
transportation improvements are made in the area and
• The protect does not restrict consideration of alternatives for other reasonably
foreseeable transportation improvements
7 0 Resource Status
The project is located in the Chowan River Basin USGS Hydrologic Unit 03040204
NCDWQ Subbasin 03 01 02 Potecasi Creek ( NCDWQ Index No 25 -4 -8 9/6/79) and Mill
Branch ( NCDWQ Index No 25 4 8 -11 9/6/79) are the only named streams within the
project area Both named streams are classified as Class C Nutrient Sensitive Waters
(NSW) The unnamed tributaries to these streams have not been classified unclassified
tributaries carry the same classification as the classified stream to which they are a tributary
No High Quality Waters (HQW), Waster Supplies (WS -1 undeveloped watersheds or WS-
11 predominately undeveloped watersheds) nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur
within 1 0 mile of the project study area
71 Wetland Delineations
A wetland identification and preliminary assessment analysis for the study area was
performed and summarized in the September 2004 Natural Resources Technical Report
(NRTR) and January 2006 Addendum After the selection of the preferred Alternative the
wetlands within the preferred corridor were delineated based on the 1987 USACE Wetland
Delineation Manual A preliminary design was prepared to avoid and minimize wetlands to
the maximum extent possible This delineation was verified by the USACE Wilmington
District on February 5 2004 The project area was subsequently increased by approximately
50 acre and an Addendum to the NRTR was prepared in January 2006 A second JD was
issued by Bill Biddlecome of the USAGE Wilmington District on March 30, 2006
The jurisdictional areas within the corridor were again re evaluated based on a concern
raised after the July 2011 4B meeting The revised delineation was approved by Mr
Biddlecome in September 2011
Jurisdictional wetlands within the project area are shown on the attached permit plans and
described in detail in the SAE 2004 NRTR and 2006 Addendum
7 2 Stream Delineations
Stream assessments were included in the 2004 NRTR and 2006 Addendum These
assessments and delineations were approved by the USACE Wilmington District in the
above discussed verifications

7 3 Characterization of Jurisdictional Sites
7 3 1 Wetlands
Six wetlands types were identified with the project corridor and described in the 2004
NRTR The wetlands vary in size vegetation hydrologic regime and location on the
landscape The below descriptions were taken from the 2004 NRTR
Pine Savanna Wetland
One site, this wetland type is composed of a monoculture of loblolly pine Sub canopy and
shrub layer are sparse and comprised of American holly, red maple and sweetgum This
wetland can be classified as Palustnne, forested wetland, needle leaved evergreen
intermittently flooded (PFO4C)
Headwater Ditch
These are jurisdictional ditches that either drain from jurisdictional wetlands or occur within
mapped hydric soil units On site the ditches run through agricultural areas and pine
plantation They exhibit wetland vegetation wetland hydrology and hydric soils These
wetlands can be classified as forest or scrub shrub broad leaved deciduous (PFO1 C or
PSS1C)
Headwater Forest Wetland
Within the project corridor headwater wetlands generally begin as depression adjacent to
uplands that collect surface water Many begin at the discharge point of agricultural
drainage ditches Stream channels begin in these wetlands These wetlands can be classified
as palustrinre, forest wetlands, broad leaved deciduous and needle Ieaved evergreen
(PFO1 /4C)
Swamp Forest Wetland
These wetlands are associated with steams They are frequently or permanently inundated
This wetland can be classified as palustrine, forested wetland broad - leaved deciduous
(PFOIB/C)
Scrub Shrub Wetland
These are recently disturbed wetlands usually through timber harvesting activities These
wetlands can be classified as palustrine shrub shrub wetlands broad leaved deciduous
(PS S 1 A/B)
Bottomland Hardwood Forest Wetlands
The bottomland hardwood forests are typically associated with larger streams The canopy
is dommated by bald cypress These wetlands can be classified as palustrine forested
wetland, road leaved deciduous vegetation (PFO 1 C)
Riparian Forest Wetlands
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Riparian Forest wetlands are typically located in small depressions within the upland
floodplains of perennial streams These wetlands can be classified as palustrine forested
wetlands, broad - leaved deciduous vegetation (PFO1B)
7 4 Impacts to Jurisdictional Resources
Total impacts on the project are presented on the table below and the attached Wetland
Permit Impact Summary (Table 1)
8 0 Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classification of Endangered (E) Threatened Proposed
Endangered (PE) and proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of Section 7
and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended The United States Fish
and Wildlife Service (last update 09/22/2010) and the NVNHP (last updated 10/18/2011) list
one federally protected species for Hertford County
Common Name
WETLAND
IMPACTS
SURFACE WATER
IMPACTS
Permanent
Temp
Excavation
Mechanized
Hand
Clearing
Permanent
Temp
Existing
Channel
Existing
Natural
Fill in
Fill in
in
Clcanng in
SW
SW
Channel
Stream
Wetlands
Wetlands
Wetlands
Wetlands
Wetlands
Impacts
Impacts
pImpacts
Impacts
Design
(ac)
(ac)
(ac)
(ac)
(ac)
(ac)
Temp (ft)
(ft)
ac
ft
Totals
296
067
075
088
-025
0 11
1 832
222
8 0 Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classification of Endangered (E) Threatened Proposed
Endangered (PE) and proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of Section 7
and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended The United States Fish
and Wildlife Service (last update 09/22/2010) and the NVNHP (last updated 10/18/2011) list
one federally protected species for Hertford County
Common Name
Scientific Name
Federal
Habitat
Biological
Status
Present
Conclusion
Red cockaded
Picoides borealis
E
Yes
No Effect
woodpecker
HDR and HARP personnel conducted a survey of the Study Area on December 10 and 11
2003 Limited suitable habitat for the Red cockaded woodpecker was identified No
individuals or nest cavities of this species were observed during the site visit
81 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection act (BGPA)
In the July 9 2007 Federal Register (72 37346 37372) the bald eagle was declared
recovered and removed from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife This
removal took effect August 8, 2007 After delistmg the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection
Act (Eagle Act) (16 U S C 668 668d) becomes the primary law protecting bald eagles
Surveys for bald eagles were conducted concurrently with the RCW surveys No
individuals or nests were identified during the surveys This project will have no effect on
the bald eagle
9 0 Cultural Resources
The potential effect of the proposed R 2583 on cultural resources in the project area was
evaluated in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
as amended As described in Section E 2 of the SEA three properties within the proposed
study area were determined eligible for the National Register However the proposed
project will not result in an effect upon the eligible historic properties The State Historic

Preservation Office concurs that the proposed project would not have an effect upon these
historic properties (see letter dated January 2006 in Appendix B of the SEA)
According to the Project Commitments (SFONSI Green Sheets Signed June 3 2008) an
archaeological commitment was made for data recovery on Site 31HF269 Data recovery
will be conducted by the Department Construction activities of any kind shall not take place
within Site 31HF268 until all data recovery efforts have been completed by either the
NCDOT Archaeology Unit or one of their consultants Purchase of this property has been
initiated NCDOT will be notified once the acquisition is completed
If any previously unknown historic or archeological remains are discovered while
accomplishing the authorized work, NCDOT Staff Archaeologist and / or NCDOT Project
Development Engineer shall immediately notify, to initiate the required State/Federal
coordination
Two graves will be relocated as a result of the project (approximately Sta. 295 +10 Lt and
360 +25 Rt) These graves will be relocated following applicable North Carolina Statutes
(i e NC GS 65 or NC GS 70 Article 3) and will be determined in consultation with the
NCDOT Archaeology Group
10 0 FEMA Compliance
The project has been coordinated with appropriate state and local agencies including the
North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program (NCFMP) to assure compliance with FEMA,
state and local floodway regulations
110 Mitigation Options
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features to
avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts, and to provide full compensatory mitigation of
all remaining unavoidable jurisdictional impacts Avoidance measures were taken during
the planning and NEPA compliance stages, minimization measures were incorporated as
part of the project design
111 Avoidance and Minimization
All jurisdictional features were delineated field verified and surveyed within the R 2583
corridor Using this information preliminary designs were adjusted to avoid and/or
minimize impacts to junsdictional areas NCDOT employs many strategies to avoid and
minimize impacts to jurisdictional areas in all of its designs Many of these strategies have
been incorporated into BMP documents that have been reviewed and approved by the
resource agencies and which will be followed throughout construction All wetland areas
not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment Individual
avoidance and minimization items are as follows
• Staging of construction equipment or construction supplies will not be allowed in
wetlands or near surface waters
• The project was designed to avoid or minimize disturbance to aquatic life
movements

• BMP s will be implemented to minimize long -term water quality impacts
• No excavation fill or land clearing will occur within Water of the U S or other
junsdictaonal area, except as authonzed by the USACE The location and
charactenstics of all borrow or waste sites will be documented All documentation
will be available to the USACE upon request
• No work will take place that will impact anadromous fish spnng migration —
February 15 — June 15
• Crossings of junsdictaonal areas were angled to cross as close to perpendicular as
possible
• Median widths were reduced to 46 feet
• The use of 3 1 fill slopes in jurisdictional areas
• The use of bndges verses culverts where practicable
• The use of hand cleanng in junsdactaonal areas where practicable
• Staged construction of all box culverts
• Lowered profile grade to reduce project footprint
112 Compensation
The NCDOT has avoided and minimized impacts to junsdictional resources to the greatest
extent possible as desenbed above The 3 43 acres of unavoidable wetland impacts and
1 887 linear feet of unavoidable stream impacts will be offset through compensatory
mitigation from the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) See
attached letter
12 0 Indirect and Cumulative Effects
Indirect and Cumulative Effects are discussed in Section H of the SEA The improved
roadway should prove an incentive for economic developments an Wanton and Hertford
County by providing a four lane highway connection to Interstate 95 This improved
regional access as vital to the attraction of new industry and employment opportunities As
new mdustnes and business establish other development may occur which may result in an
increased population and greater demand for housing Development along the corridor will
change the character of the area from rural to a more suburban setting The proposed
controlled access should limit land use changes and increase safety of the roadway As the
economy grows the low median income is expected to increase and poverty rates decrcase
Existing land planning and development policies, the lack of access to new land, the large
amount of rural land limited availability of utilities outside developed areas, low population
growth and limited development pressure should limit the potential for induced growth to
further degrade water quality in the area
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13 0 Regulatory Approvals
Section 404 Application is hereby made for a USACE Individual 404 Permit as required for
the above described activities
Section 401 This letter serves as a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification
from the N C Division of Water Quality
CAMA Mayor Permit This letter serves as a request for a CAMA major permit
Please contact me with any questions
Enclosures
Thank you for your cooperation
Sincerely
Gregoiyfl Thorpe PhD
Environmental Management Director PDEA
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17 DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
See Attached
18 Nature of Activity (Description of project include all features)
See Attached
19 Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project see instructions)
See Attached
USE BLOCKS 20 23 IF DREDGED AND /OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20 Reason(s) for Discharge L
See Attached
21 Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
22 Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
Acres 3/ 7
or
Linear Feet 2 943
23 Description of Avoidance Minimization and Compensation (see instructions)
See Attached
ENG FORM 4345 OCT 2010

U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
OMB APPROVAL NO 0710 -0003
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
EXPIRES 31 AUGUST 2012
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existing data sources gathering and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of the collection of Inforrriaton Including suggestions for reducing this burden to Department of Defense
Washington Headquarters Executive Services and Communications Directorate Information Management Division and to the Office of Management and
Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710 0003) Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law no person shall be
subject to arty penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information If it does not display a currently valid OMB control number Please DO NOT
RETURN your forth to either of those addresses Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having Jurisdiction over the location of
the proposed activity
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities Rivers and Harbors Act Secbon 10 33 USG 403 Clean Water Act Section 404 33 USC 1344 Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries
Act Section 103 33 USC 1413 Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers Final Rule 33 CFR 320 -332 Principal Purpose Information provided on
this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit Routine Uses This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other
federal state and local government agencies and Ote public and may be made avallable as part of a public notice as required by Federal law Submission
of requested information is voluntary however if information is not provided the parmR application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued One set
of original drawings or good reproducibie copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see
sample draw ngs andfor instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having Jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity An application
that is not completed in full will be returned
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1 APPLICATION NO
2 FIELD OFFICE CODE
3 DATE RECEIVED
4 DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BYAPPLICAN7)
5 APPLICANT'S NAME
8 AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required)
First Gregory Middle J Last Thorpe
First Robert Middle S Last Lepsic
Company North Carolina Department of Transportation
Company ARCADIS G &M of NC Inc
£ mad Address gthorpe ncdot gov
E mail Address robert lepsic@arcadis us com
6 APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
9 AGENTS ADDRESS
Address- 1598 Mail Service Center
Address 801 Corporate Center Dnve Suite 300
City Raleigh State NC zip 27699 Country US
City Raleigh State NC Zip 27607 Country US
7 APPLICANTS PHONE NOs WAREA CODE
10 AGENTS PHONE NOs WAREA CODE
a Residence b Business c Fax
a Residence b Business c Fax
939 707 6000
919 854 -9812 919 8545448
STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
11 1 hereby outhonze rdt'1 to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish upon request
supplemental Information in support of this permit applicatl
i C, e]. 7 fie , PI,I
DATE
A RE OF APPLICANT
1'z 13- 1
NAME LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTOR ACTIVITY
12 PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
US 158 Widening from Murfreesboro to US 13 west of Winton
13 NAME OF WATERBODY IF KNOWN (if applicable)
14 PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
See Attached
Address
city State Zip -
15 LOCATION OF PROJECT
Laidude N 036 24 2109 Longitude W 076 59 35 56
16 OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS IF KNOWN (see Instructions)
Slate Tax Parcel ID Municipality
Section Township Range
ENG FORM 4345 OCT 2010 EDITION OF OCT 2004 IS OBSOLETE PM;mMrt CEM -01t

17 DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
See Attached
1E Nature of Activity (Description of project include all features)
See Attached
19 Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project see instructions)
See Attached
USE BLOCKS 20 23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO ME DISCHARGED
20 Reason(s) for Discharge
See Attached
21 Type(s) of Matenal Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
Type Type Type
Amount In Cubic Yards Amount In Cubic Yams Amount in Cubic Yards
22 Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
Acres 3 43
or
Linear Feet 1 887
23 Description of Avoidance Minimization and Compensation (see instructions)
Scc Attached
ENG FORM 4S4S OCT 20f0

24 is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? []Yes tX No IF YES DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
25 Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners Lessees Etc Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody to mae than can b. ari[acaa hK§ plan Minch 4VWnentai esil
a Address See Attached
City State Zip
b Addrew
City State Zip
c Address
City State Zip
d Address
City State zip
e Address
City State Zip
26 List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Deriiats received from other Federal State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
NUMBER
See Attached
Would include but is not restricted to zoning budding and Flood plain permits
27 Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this appfication I certify that this information in this application is
complete and accurate I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applicant
,r..� .� JOIL[sfc,♦ itior to /y /201t 4/.' /I
lGNATIJ OF APPLICANT DA E SIGN RE OF AGENT DATE
The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent d the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed
18 U S C Section 1001 provides that Whoever in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies conceals or covers up any trick scheme or disguises a material fact or makes any false fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to Contain any false fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry shall be fined not more than $10 000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both
ENG FORM 4345 OCT 2010

13 0 Regulatory Approvals
Section 404 Application is hereby made for a USACE Individual 404 Permit as required for
the above- desenbed activities
Section 401 This letter serves as a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification
from the N C Division of Water Quality
CAMA Mayor Permit This letter serves as a request for a CAMA mayor permit
Please contact me with any questions
Thank you for your cooperation
Sincerely I
Gregory Thorpe, Ph D
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
Enclosures

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PROGRAM
February 15 2011
Mr Gregory J Thorpe Ph D
Manager Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1548
Dear Dr Thorpe
Subject EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter
R 2583, US 158 from the Murfreesboro Bypass to US 13 West of Winton Hertford
County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (LEP) will provide the
compensatory stream riparian and non riparian wetland mitigation for the subject project Based on the information
supplied by you on February 2 2011 the impacts are located in CU 03010204 of the Chowan River Basin in the
Northern Outer Coastal Plain (NOCP) Eco Region and are as follows
Chowan
Stream
Wetlands
03010204
Cold
Cool
Warm
Riparian
Non
Coastal
Marsh
FF1
NOCP
Ri arian
Impacts
0
0
1 890
1 40
�4 80
0
(feet/acres)
Mitigation Units
0
0
3 780
280
960
0
0
0
(Credits up to 2 1)
le < 0
EEP commits to implementing sufficient compensatory stream riparian wetland and non riparian wetland
mitigation credits to offset the impacts associated with this project in accordance with the N C Department of
Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program In Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28 2010
If the above referenced impact amounts are revised then this mitigation acceptance letter will no longer be valid and
a new mitigation acceptance letter will be required from EEP
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If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Ms Beth Harmon at 919 715
Smcer ly
Willia Gilmore P E
EEP Director
cc Mr Bill Biddlecome USACE — Washington Regulatory Field Office
Mr Brian Wrenn Division of Water Quality Wetlands /401 Unit
File R 2583
kutorutg f PYOtP,Gt Ou,� Stag M. i EA N
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1652 Mad Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1652 / 919 715 0476 / www nceep net