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MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 30, 2007
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27609
070988
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 2309 (Dukes Lake Road) from
SR 2308 (Fowler Road) to begin existing asphalt on SR 2309 (Dukes Lake
Road) in Wake County. WBS element 5C.092098.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and
pave SR 2309 (Dukes Lake Road) from SR 2308 (Fowler Road) to begin existing asphalt
on SR 2309 (Dukes Lake Road) in Wake County (Figures 1-4). Total project length is
0.668 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 136-44.6, 136-
44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136-44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work
programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes
specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved
roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT
for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of
each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries,
recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a
thoroughfare. SR 2309 is scheduled to be paved as part of the Secondary Roads
Construction Program.
Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 (STA 11+00) -Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact Dukes Lake [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-86-2-2,
Best Usage Classification C NSW; HUC 03020203] (Figure 3) in the Neuse River Basin.
The existing structure conveying the creek is a 72" pipe (with concrete headwalls) that is
40 feet long (see Photographs 1 and 2). This pipe will not be replaced. However rip rap
armoring is proposed at both the inlet and outlet of this structure in case the stream banks
need to be disturbed during the right-of--way clearing and construction activities. If
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possible though, these stream banks will be left undisturbed and vegetated as existing.
Please note that, -~o surface water fill or dewatering is proposed at Site 1.
Please note that the soil survey indicates the presence of hydric soils (Wo -Wehadkee
and Bibb soils) at this crossing. However no wetland areas exist within the project limits.
Therefore, no impacts to wetlands are proposed at Site 1.
Site 2 (STA 39+93) -Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to Moccasin Creek
27-86-2, Best Usage Classification C NSW; HUC 03020203] (Figure 4) in the Neuse
River Basin. The existing structure conveying the creek is a 36-inch corrugated metal
pipe that is 33 feet long (see Photographs 3 and 4). This pipe will be replaced with a
95" x 67" corrugated metal pipe arch that is 60 feet long. Permanent impacts at the site
associated with the longer pipe include a total of 23 linear feet of fill in surface water in
addition to 20 ft of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone will be temporarily
dewatered for approximately 3 days. This will involve the temporary placement of an
impervious structure in the creek upstream and downstream at the construction impact
limits. The impervious structure will either be sandbags or sheet piling depending upon
availability of materials and conditions of flow at the time of construction. Once the
stream has been dewatered, the replacement pipe will be installed. To maintain water
flow during construction, water upstream of construction will be temporarily pumped out
and conveyed around downstream of the construction as necessary. Temporary
concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result in dewatering 43 linear feet
of stream. The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction.
Please note that the soil survey indicates the presence of hydric soils (Wo -Wehadkee
and Bibb soils) at this crossing. However no wetland areas exist within the project limits.
Therefore, no impacts to wetlands are proposed at Site 2.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site 1 (STA 11+00) -Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream- that is subject to the
Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule. The perennial Dukes Lake at Site 1 is depicted on the most
recent version of the Bunn West (1968/1973) topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) as well
as on the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS 1970) (Figure 2). Site totals include
1,580 ft' in Zone 1 and 1,500 ft- in Zone 2 (totaling 20 linear feet of riparian buffer
impacts).
Site 2 (STA 39+93) -Buffers
The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the
Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to Moccasin Creek at Site
2 is depicted on the most recent version of the Bunn West (1968/1973) topographic
quadrangle (Figure 1) as well as on the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS 1970)
(Figure 2). Site totals include 1,485 ftZ in Zone 1 and 978 ft2 in Zone 2 (totaling 43 linear
feet of riparian buffer impacts).

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Waters of the U.S./Riparian Buffer 1VIitigation
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 acid 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.
Compensator Miti ag tion: Unavoidable impacts to 23 linear feet of stream (surface
water fill) associated with this project will be mitigated (at a 2:1 ratio) by providing
46 linear feet of warm water stream restoration equivalent in the Neuse River Basin
(Hydrologic Cataloging Unit 03020203). All compensatory mitigation requirements will
be assimilated on a quarterly basis and provided to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) for their acceptance with a copy provided to the USACE for verification and
accounting purposes.
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 ESA. As of May 2007, there are four federally protected species listed
for Wake County. They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), red-cockaded
woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterdon), and
Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Dukes Lake Road is not adjacent to open water
suitable to provide foraging habitat for the bald eagle. The dense mixed hardwood stands
surrounding these sites do not offer suitable forging or nesting habitat for red-cockaded
woodpecker. Dukes Lake and the UT to Moccasin Creek are small streams and do not
provide suitable habitat for mussel fauna. The roadway shoulders along Dukes Lake Road are
either heavily maintained or over grown, eliminating the possibility for Michaux's sumac to
exist in this area. Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last
updated Spring 2007) revealed no occurrences of protected species within the project
area. Therefore, based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the 05/15/07 site visit and
the NHP database review, biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each
species.
Historical Compliance
This project has been screened by all pertinent parties to ensure historic compliance.

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Summary
NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 2309 (Dukes Lake Road) in Wake County.
Permanent impacts, associated with surface water fill and rip rap used for bank
stabilization are proposed to Waters of the United States. Additionally temporary
concurrent dewatering is proposed at Site 2. The project will also involve impacts within
protected buffers within the Neuse River Basin.
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 Neuse River 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 without submitting a check for this permit application. This new procedure
will provide payment to the NCDWQ by charging the permit application fee of $200.00
directly to the appropriate NCDOT WBS element SC.092098. Apre-construction
notification is attached with this request. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Ms. Heather Montague at [phone].
Sincerely,
J.W. Bowman, P.E.
Division Engineer
cc: Mr. Rob Ridings, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Wake County District 1 Office
Mr. Ashley Pilkington, NCDOT Wake County Maintenance Yard
Mr. Donald Pearson, NCDOT Roadside Env Field Ops

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(If any particular item 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: NWP 14 and NWP 33
3. If 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
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT Division 5 J. W. Bowman
Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke St. Durham NC 27704
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: wbowman(u~dot 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:
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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
USAGE 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.
1. Name of project: Proposed replacement of a structure at Site 2 and rip rap armoring at Site 1
and Site 2 in association with upgrading and paving SR 2309 (Dukes Lake Road) in Wake
County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):_
WBS Element No. SC.092098
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Zebulon
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take US 64 East from
Raleigh, then take the Hwy 96 Exit at Zebulon and go north. Make a right onto Wakefield
Road and travel north and make a right onto Tommy Baker Road and travel to project site.
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):
Site 1:35.8961 °N, 78.3356°W
Site 2: 35.8895°N, 78.3314°W
6. Property size (acres): 4.86 acre (Project is 0.668 mi long)
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Site 1: Dukes Lake Moccasin Creek
Site 2: Moccasin Creek
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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/maps/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Sites are surrounded by wooded areas and agriculture land.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Grade,
drain pave and erosion control at SR 2309 (Dukes Lake Rd). The NCDOT will also dewater
the work site 2 during construction. Site 2 pipe will be replaced and armored with rip rap.
Site 1 cross line will not be altered however rim rap armoring; will be added as needed to
stabilize the stream banks. Equipment may include excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, rg ader,
and crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The project is part of the secondary road paving
program The existing_gravel roadway will be paved with asphalt.
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 USAGE 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. N/A
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.
N/A
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 fromm
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.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Existing pie will be replaced at Site
2, both Site 1 and Site 2 will be armored with rip rap The NCDOT will also dewater work
site 2 during construction.
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 impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year Nearest Impact
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) Floodplain Stream (acres)
(yes/no) (linear feet)

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
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
Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact
' Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on ma) Intermittent
? Before Im act (linear feet) (acres)
Site 1 Dukes Lake Fill (piped length) Perennial 4'0 NONE NONE
Rip rap armoring 20 •
Along stream bank 0.002
Temporary NONE NONE
dewatering
3.0
Site 2 UT to Moccasin Crk Fill (piped length) Perennial 23 0.002
Rip rap armoring
• 20 . 0.002
Along stream bank
. Temporary 43 0.004
dewatering concurrent. concurrent
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 63 0.006
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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, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of

(indicate on map)
(if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, ond, estua
p ry, sound, bay,
Impac)
ocean, etc.) (acres
N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres) Nip
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the i i C recnltino from tha ,,,-l.;A.~*•
___o __ _ ___
Stream Impact (acres): ____ _ _.J .-.
0.006
Wetland Impact (acres): NONE
Open Water Impact (acres): NONE
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.006
Total Stream Im act (linear feet): 63
7. 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.
N/A
8. 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.): N/A `
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It maybe 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. All wetlands and surface
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waters not affected by construction will be protected from unnecessary encroachment during
construction. Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands
and surface waters will be enforced during construction Only the smallest amount of fill
necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States or riparian
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
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 USACE 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, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.html.
1. 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.
Unavoidable impacts to 23 linear feet of stream associated with this project will be miti ag ted
(at a 2:1 ratio) by roviding_,46 linear feet of warm water stream restoration equivalent in the
Neuse River Basin (Hydrologic Cataloging Unit 03020203). All compensatory miti ag tion
requirements will be assimilated on a quarterly basis and provided to the Ecos sy tem
Enhancement Program (EEP) for their acceptance with a copy provided to the USAGE for
verification and accounting_purposes.
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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:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.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): 46
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
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), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply 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.
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Site 1 (STA 11+f101
Zone* impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,580 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 1,500 1.5 N/A
Total 3,080 N/A
* Zone I 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 I.
Site 2 (STA 39+931
Zone* impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 1,485 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 978 1.5 N/A
Total 2,463 N/A
* 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. N/A
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. Existing: 2.59 acre impervious surface (av~ 32
foot wide gavel road) of 4.86 acre total proiect size. Proposed: _ 1,62 acre impervious surface
(proposed 20 foot wide asphalt waved road) of 4.86 acre total project size. The new impervious
surface is 0 97 acre less than existing All areas not paved will become vegetated shoulders, ditches
and back slopes
XII. 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.
This project will not generate wastewater
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (1 SA NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
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XIV. 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
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
Upgrading this dirt road will not result in additional development.
XV. 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).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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