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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 29, 2007
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office O
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 ~ ®(j 7
Raleigh, NC 27609 d
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Road improvements to SR 1004 (Providence Road) including widening
for turn lanes and a new drive way entrance to Certainteed Corporation,
south west of Oxford in Granville County, TIP No. R-4905. WBS element
39878.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to implement improvements
to SR 1004 (Providence Road) for a total project length of 0.2 mile in addition to the
695 ft long drive way entrance to Certainteed Corporation. The project is located in
Granville County, south west of Oxford, and involves minor widening for adding turn
lanes and a new driveway entrance. Impacts to surface waters and protected riparian
buffers are necessary for construction of this proposed project.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 -Waters of US
Construction at STA 12+82 will impact Fishing Creek [NCDENR-DWQ Index No.
28-11, Best Usage Classification C NSW; HUC 03020101] in the Tar-Pamlico River
Basin. This stream is intermittent above the inlet and is perennial below the outlet. This
segnnent of Fishing Creek is listed as 303d biologically impaired waters with the cause
unknown. The existing structures conveying the creek is 3@24" x 38" corrugated metal
pipe arches that are 50 feet long (see Photograph 1). These pipes will be replaced with
3@26" x 43" reinforced concrete pipe arches at the same location. Permanent impacts at
the site associated with the pipe replacement total no new pipe length. However, rip rap
armoring for the fill slope, stream bank stabilization, and rip rap placed within flow line
entering and exiting these pipes is necessary. The rip rap within the flow line at the pipe
inlet is necessary to protect the pipe inlet and the road embankment. The rip rap within
the flow line at the pipe outlet is necessary to dissipate the energy out of the three pipes
and prevent undercutting of the road embankment. Severe scour currently exists at the
Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
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pipe outlet. A total of 241inear feet of rip rap (10 ft upstream and 14 ft downstream) will
be placed along the stream banks for stabilization. Please note that this rock added to the
streambed will be pressed into the substrate to avoid affecting aquatic life movement.
The work zone at this site will be temporarily dewatered for approximately 1 week. This
will involve the temporary placement of sandbags at the upstream and downstream
impact limits. This will result in 241inear feet of concurrent stream impacts. As necessary
and to maintain water flow during construction, water upstream of the sand bags will be
temporarily pumped out by a hose and conveyed downstream of the construction activity
where it will be allowed to filter through vegetation before reentering the stream. The
effluent from the work area will be pumped into a prefabricated silt bag allowing water to
slowly filter out of the bag in a dispersed manner and the sediment to be captured in the
bag. The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction. Please note
that the small wetland area adjacent to the western stream bank at the pipe inlet will not
be impacted by the proposed construction.
Project design includes inclusion of a new pipe along SR 1004 at STA 14+40 and two
grass swales/drainage ditches flowing back towards Fishing Creek. This new pipe drains
an ephemeral channel and will reduce the amount of water directed to the inlet of the
three pipes up station. Please note that there are no jurisdictional impacts at this pipe; this
drainage is not subject to the riparian buffer rules.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site 1 -Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed intermittent/perennial tributary at Site 1
is depicted on the most recent version of the Oxford (1981/1984) topographic quadrangle
as well as on the Soil Survey of Granville County (USDA-SCS, 1992).
There is no stormwater being directed off the roadway itself. There are existing drainage
ditches along SR 1004 and the project maintains those. The left proposed grass
Swale/drainage ditch does have non-erosive velocities (see detail 4A from buffer
drawing). The right proposed Swale has non-erosive velocities (see detail SB), is over
180 feet in length, and ties into the existing swale/ditch ten feet before entering the three
pipes conveying Fishing Creek. Both swales will be matted and vegetated.
Impacts to Zone 1 of the Tar-Pamlico buffer total 2 657 square feet. Impacts to Zone 2 of
the Tar-Pamlico buffer are estimated to be 2,0"68 square feet. These buffer impacts result
from clearing along Fishing Creek crossing to accommodate construction as well as
construction of the two grassed swales. Based on buffer impacts, this impact is
ALLOWABLE.
Please note, a discussion regarding the grassed swales was held with Mr. Rob Ridings of
NCDWQ by Mr. Phillip Todd and Steven Scott, PE of SEPI Engineering Group.

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Waters of the U.S./Riparian Buffer Mitigation
Avoidance: All wetlands and surface waters not affected by the project will be protected
from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of
construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional
sites. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices
for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project
construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the
Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites.
Compensatory Mitigation: No surface water fill is proposed, but rather only rip rap
armoring. Therefore, no stream mitigation is proposed for this project. Additionally,
buffer mitigation is not required; as the buffer impacts associated with this project are
concerned an allowable use.
Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed
Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and
Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. As of May 2007, the dwarf wedgemussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon), bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), smooth coneflower
(Echinacea laevigata), and harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum) are listed as federally
protected species in Granville County. Dwarf wedgemussel: due to the sensitivity of
disturbance to the dwarf wedgemussel and the current condition of this small reach of
Fishing Creek, which is impaired and has significant deposits of silt, this type of habitat
would not be supportive of this species. Bald eagle: the distance from the study area to
the nearest lake (Lake Devlin), is approximately 0.2 miles. The even-age forested stand in
the study area has growth that appears to be less than 100 years. Since the bald eagle
requires very mature trees, this type of habitat would be sub-optimal for this species.
Smooth coneflower: habitat for smooth coneflower does exist within the roadsides along
this project as well as within powerline right-of--ways and the cutover area where there is
adequate sunlight and a decrease in the amount of completion from other plants. A
protected species survey was conducted by NCDOT Division 5 biologists on October 4cn~
2006 and no specimens were found. Harperella: due to the lack of rocky or gravel shoals
that harperella requires, it is apparent that no areas in the study area are likely to provide
adequate habitat for this species. Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program
database on October 31 S`, 2006 which revealed no occurrences of protected species within
the project area. Therefore, based on the lack of suitable habitat and/or no specimens
observed during the onsite visits and the NHP database review, biological conclusions of
No Effect have been rendered for each of these species.
Historical Compliance
The NCDOT contacted the NC State Historic Preservation Office (NC-SHPO) as part of
its environmental documentation. The NC-SHPO noted in its letter dated January 12`h,
2007 that there are two structures south of the southern portion of the project area. The
NC-SHPO requested that other structures over 50 years of age be identified and

evaluated. The NCDOT provided a letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
asking for the USAGE to determine if surveys were necessary. The USAGE determined
in a letter dated March S`h, 2007 that its permit area would be limited to the northern
portion of the area associated with the wetland and stream at Fishing Creek, and that the
USAGE determined the project to have no effect on registered properties or properties
listed as being eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The
USAGE and the NCDOT anticipate concurrence on this effect call from NC-SHPO, but
to date this letter has not been received.
Summary
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 14, NWP 33, and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401 Water Quality
Certification (WQC) No. 3404, WQC No. 3366, and aTar-Pamlico buffer authorization
for above-described activities. An automated payment procedure has been implemented
between the NCDOT and NCDWQ. This procedure will enable the Division to apply for
the 401 WQC and buffer authorization without submitting a check for this permit
application. This procedure will provide payment to the NCDWQ by charging the permit
application fee of $200.00 directly to the appropriate NCDOT WBS element 39878.
A pre-construction notification is attached with this request. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at [phone].
Sincerely,
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J.W. Bowman, P.E.
Division Engineer
cc: Mr. Rob Ridings, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Mr. Mike Kneis, NCDOT Division 5 Project Manager
Mr. Mike Harris, NCDOT Granville County Maintenance Engineer
Mr. Donald Pearson, NCDOT Roadside Env Field Ops

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Office USe Only: Form Version March US
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.2~~~0(17~~^9^7-8_
~u any parttcu-ar ttem is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 14 & 33
3. [f this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT -Division 5 (J.W. Bowman, PE)
Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke Street
Durham NC 27704
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: wbowman cr,ncdot.state.nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Updated I I / 1 /2005
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
Name of project: SR 1004 (Providence Road) turn lane improvements for Certainteed
entrance.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): R-4905
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Granville Nearest Town: Oxford
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): I-85 North from Durham:
take US 15 exit off of I-85• LEFT on US 15• LEFT on Industry Road• LEFT on Butner Road•
LEFT onto SR 1004 (Providence Road
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 36.2984 °N 78.6139 "W
6. Property size (acres):
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Fishing Creek
8. River Basin: Tar- Pamlico
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/mapsi.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:__ mixed conditions -forested at northern section of project
with residential at southern termini of project
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Construction equipment to add turn lanes and replace three pipes
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: public safety; add turn lanes for Certaineed
access road; replace pipes
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. No other sections are planned
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit requests are anticipated
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: R~lace three pipes at SR 1004
(Providence Road) crossing of Fishing Creek at the existing location.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts... Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list imt7acts due to both structure and fleedin~_
Wetland Impact

Site Number
(indicate on map)

Type of Impact Type of Wetland

(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: <0.01 acre
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
indicate on ma
(~ )
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length

(linear feet
) Area of
Impact
(acres)
1 Fishing Creek Rip rap (pipe inlet) I 2 10 0.003
1 Fishing Creek Rip rap (pipe outlet) P 10 14 0.004

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) ~4 0.007
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredein>?, flooding, draina>?e, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
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6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.007
Wetland Impact (acres): N/A
Open Water Impact (acres): N/A
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.007
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 24
Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Impacts of Fishing, Creek are
unavoidable Rip rap is necessary at the pipe inlet and outlet to prevent future undercutting of
the embankment and energy dissipation Associated gassed swales will be matted and
ve4etated
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
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freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USAGE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USAGE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version.).
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
No surface water fill is proposed but rather only rip rap armoring Therefore no stream
miti>ation is proposed for this project Additionally buffer mitigation is not required• as the
buffer impacts associated with this project are concerned an allowable use
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://www.nceep net/pages/inlieureplace htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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•. IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether aNEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No ^
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), I SA NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) l 5A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water ®pply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Im act
Zone* ~~~ ~p ~ o+~ Multiplier *Required
1 I 2,657 I 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 ~ 2,068 ~ I.5
Total ~ 4,725
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
buffer mitigation is not reguired• allowable use
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Stormwater will be treated with the use of
gassed swales Existing pavement (Station 12+75 to 17+50) totals 0.27 acres; with additional
turn lanes total impervious is 0 35 acres Site acreage of right of way is 0.93 acres.
Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A _ _-
XII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIII. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
htt~//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
Proposed project will not promote growth in the area• accommodating turn lanes on road
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
7
~p~icant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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