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Home My WebLink About20120535 Ver 1_More Info Received_20120607N STA7! STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIO N BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE GOVERNOR June 2012 U S Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Field Office 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington NC 28402 1890 ATTN Mr Ronnie Smith NCDOT Coordinator 4 G Y 1`t2 EUGENE A Col I JR SECRETARY �2 -535 Subject Revised Information to the Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permits 23 and Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed replacement of Bridge No 47 over the Lumber River on US 401 in Scotland and Hoke Counties Federal Aid Project No BRNHS- 401(14) Division 8 TIP No B 4273 Reference Permit Application dated May 24, 2012 Dear Sir The purpose of this letter is to include revised information for the application for Section 404 Nationwide 23 and Section 401 Water Quality Certification An additional 0 04 acres of temporary fill in wetlands will occur in the hand clearing areas Tl is additional temporary fill is to accommodate erosion control measures Please see the enclosed revised copies of the Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) and Wetland Impact Summary (Permit Drawing Sheet 14 of 14) These replace the corresponding pages in the previously submitted permit application This project calls for a letting date of November 20 2012 and a review date of October 2 2012 however the let date may advance as additional funding becomes available MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699 1598 TELEPHONE 919 707 6100 FAX 919 212 5785 WEBSITE WWW NCDOT ORG LOCATION 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE RALEIGH NC 276104328 A copy of this permit application and its distribution list will be posted on the NCDOT websrte at http //www ncdot org /doh/preconstruct/pe /neu/permrt html If you have any questions or need additional information please call Jason Dilday at (919) 707 6111 Smcerel G /Gre ory J horpe, Ph D Manager , ° Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch The cc List NCDOT Permit Application Standard Distribution List 2 oj1�oF�W�A o � < Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008 Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A Applicant Information 1 Processing 1 a Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps ®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit 1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 23 or General Permit (GP) number 1 c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ❑ No 1 d 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 le 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 1h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2 Project Information 2a Name of project Replacement of Bridge 47 over the Lumber River on US 401 2b County Scotland /Hoke 2c Nearest municipality / town Wagram 2d Subdivision name not applicable 2e NCDOT only T I P or state project no g 4273 3 Owner Information 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed North Carolina Department of Transportation 3b Deed Book and Page No not applicable 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) not applicable 3d Street address 1598 Mail Service Center 3e City state zip Raleigh NC 27699 1598 3f Telephone no (919) 707 6111 3g Fax no (919) 212 5785 3h Email address Ildilday @ncdot gov 4 Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ❑ Other specify 4b Name not applicable 4c Business name (if applicable) 4d Street address 4e City state zip 4f Telephone no 4g Fax no 4h Email address 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name not applicable 5b Business name (if applicable) 5c Street address 5d City state zip 5e Telephone no 5f Fax no 5g Email address B Project Information and Prior Project History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) not applicable Latitude 34 900180 Longitude 79 349092 1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) (DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD) 1c Property size 10 0 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to Lumber River proposed project 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water WS IV B Sw HQW 2c River basin Lumber 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 US 401 is a major highway route serving overweight traffic Land use within the project vicinity consists of forested wetlands Also included is the vicinity is are lands owned by NC Parks and Recreation and a NC Wildlife Resource Commission boat ramp 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 8 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 200 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project To replace a structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridge 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used The project involves replacing a six span 240 foot bridge with a four span 260 foot bridge on the existing alignment with an on site detour Standard road budding equipment such as trucks dozers and cranes will be used 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 final JD is anticipated to be issued at permitting - 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination what ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final type of determination was made? 4c If yes who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company Name (if known) Other 4d If yes list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation 5 Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 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 C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 Impacts Summary la 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 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps 404 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ -non 404 other) (acres) Temporary T Site 1 ®P [:1 T Proposed Rivenne Swamp ® Yes ® Corps 0 64 bridge /Fill Forest El No El DWQ Site 1 ®P ❑ T Proposed bridge /Mech Rivenne Swamp ® Yes ® Corps 037 Clearing Forest ❑ No El DWQ Site 1 ❑ P ® T Detour/Temp Rivenne Swamp ® Yes ® Corps 050 Fill Forest ❑ No ❑ DWQ Site 1 ❑ P ®T Work Bridge/Temp Rivenne Swamp ® Yes ® Corps 015 Fill Forest ❑ No ❑ DWQ Site 1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ Site 1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 1 01 ac 2g Total wetland impacts Permanent 0 65 ac Temporary 2h Comments 0 26 acres of wetland impact will occur due to hand clearing in the vicinity of the on site detour 0 04 acres of temporary fill in wetlands in the hand clearing areas for erosion control measures 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 _ - 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of Average Impact length number (PER) or jurisdiction stream (linear feet) Permanent (P) or intermittent (Corps 404 10 width Temporary (T) (INT)? DWQ - non 404 (feet) other) Site 1 ® P ❑ T Bridge bents ® PER ❑ INT ❑ Corps ❑ DWQ <0 01 ac Site 2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ Site 3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ Site 4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ Site 5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ Site 6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ <0 01 ac 3h Total stream and tributary impacts Permanent 31 Comments Bent 1 impact =8 4 sq ft Bent 2 impact =11 2 sq ft Bent 3 impact= 11 2 sq ft Total impact =30 8 sq ft 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 impact number — waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) (if applicable) or Temporary T 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P ❑T 03 ❑P 04 ❑P 0 Permanent 4f Total open water impacts 0 Temporary 4g Comments 5 Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed then complete the chart below 5a 5b 5c 5d 5e Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded number purpose of pond P1 P2 5f Total 5g Comments 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes permit ID no 51 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 any 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 will occur to the Lumber River In areas where temporary fill will occur in wetlands fiber coir matting will be placed between wetland materials and fill materials After construction fill material and fiber coir matting will be removed 1 b number- Reason for impact NCDOT Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be implemented during the removal of the Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or 2 Stream name mitigation (square feet ) (square feet) —Temporary T impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State If no explain required? If yes mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 61 ❑P ❑T ❑ Mitigation bank ❑Yes If yes which mitigation option will be used for this project? ® Payment to in lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation ❑ No B2 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No 6h Total buffer impacts 61 Comments 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 The proposed bridge replaces a 6 span bridge with a 4 span bridge meaning less bents in the water The bridge will be replaced at its existing location The bridge will be replaced at approximately the same grade and footprint as the original bridge Replacement of the bridge will use a temporary work bridge Design was modified to minimize impact to NC Department of Parks and Recreation land and the NCWRC boat ramp No impacts causing loss of Waters of the US will occur to the Lumber River In areas where temporary fill will occur in wetlands fiber coir matting will be placed between wetland materials and fill materials After construction fill material and fiber coir matting will be removed 1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques NCDOT Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be implemented during the removal of the existing bridge Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters will be employed Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds will be employed - - - - - - - - -- 2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ® Yes ❑ No impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State If no explain 2b If yes mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c If yes which mitigation option will be used for this project? ® Payment to in lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank not applicable 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 0 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 2 02 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 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 - -- - - - - - 0 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 E Stormwater Management 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 included? If no explain why Comments See attached permit drawings Yes No ❑ 2 Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A 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 See attached permit drawings ❑ Certified Local Government 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ® DWQ 401 Unit 3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local government s jurisdiction is this project? not applicable ❑ 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 (check all that apply) ❑ ORW ❑ 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 NA 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No NA F Supplementary Information 1 Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) la Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ® Yes ❑ No use of public (federal /state) land? lb 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)? 1c 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 additional development which could impact nearby downstream water quality? ® No 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 Due to the minimal transportation impact resulting from this bridge replacement this project will neither influence nearby land uses nor stimulate growth Therefore a detailed indirect or cumulative effects study will not be necessary 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 not applicable 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? ® 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? N C Natural Heritage Heritage Program database USFWS Raleigh Field Office website biological surveys for protected species listed for Scotland /Hoke Counties which include American alligator red cockaded woodpecker Michaux s sumac Saint Francis satyr rough leaved loosestrife Canby s dropwort and American chaffseed All species received a Biological Conclusion of No Effect No habitat is present in the study area for Saint Francis satyr rough leaved loosestrife American chaffseed or red cockaded woodpecker Habitat is present for Michaux s sumac and Canby s dropwort but surveys conducted of the study area resulted in no specimens being found American alligator does not require surveys 6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitats ❑ Yes ® No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NMFS County Index 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? NEPA Documentation 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA designated 100 year floodplain? ® Yes ❑ No 8b If yes explain how project meets FEMA requirements NCDOT Hydraulics Unit coordination with FEMA 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? 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