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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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

Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 1152 (Holly Springs Road) from
edge of pavement on SR 1152 to edge of pavement on SR 1152 in Wake
County. NCDOT WBS SC.092058.
References:
1) USACE Action ID: 200321029 & 200321030, NWP 14 & 33, dated July 3, 2003
2) DWQ Project No. 030420, Approval of 401 WQC, dated July 8, 2003
Please note that the referenced authorizations were issued for the proposed project in
2003 (Appendix One) and have since expired. Due to other priorities this segment of
roadway was never constructed. NCDOT would like now like to reapply for these
permits. The proposed impacts associated with this project have decreased from those
originally permitted and are described in detail below.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and
pave SR 1152 (Holly Springs Road) from edge of pavement on SR 1152 to edge of
pavement on SR 1152 in Wake County (Figures 1-3). Total project length is 1.5 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 1152 is scheduled to be paved in the 2007 construction season.
Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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Impacts to Waters of the United States
Site 1 (STA 25 + 18) -Waters of US
Construction at this site will impact an intermittent tributary to White Oak Creek
[NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 18-7-6, Best Usage Classification C; HUC 03030004]
(Figure 3) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The existing structure conveying the creek is 24-
inch concrete pipe that is 28 feet long. The replacement structure at the stream crossing is
a 36-inch pipe that is 40 feet long. An additional 36-inch pipe that is 40 feet long will be
placed approximately 4 feet from the above-mentioned pipe (and out of the flow line of
the tributary to White Oak Creek) which will serve as a floodplain pipe (Figure 3).
Permanent impacts at the site associated with the longer pipe include a total of 12 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, if necessary. This
would involve the temporary placement of sandbags upstream and downstream of
+ construction. Once the stream has been dewatered, the replacement pipe and overflow
pipe will be installed. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will
result in dewatering 32 linear feet of stream. The materials used for dewatering will be
removed after construction.
Originally the proposal was to use 2 @ 54-inch pipes to replace the existing 24-inch pipe.
The decision to use these structures was based on a NCDOT evaluation of the peak
discharge for the structure design (which is based on the latest USGS Regression
Equations for the 25 year storm). The results indicate that a larger pipe size is necessary
to convey the peak discharge. The discharge is based on potential residential
development on this rural road in the near future, which increases it compared to the
current discharge. The proposed structures were designed to handle this peak discharge
such that the headwater elevation will not overtop the road. The difference in elevation
between the streambed and the existing centerline elevation does not allow room
necessary to fit the necessary single line and achieve adequate cover. Therefore, two
structures will be placed at this site (please note that only one structure will be placed in
the existing stream channel of the tributary to White Oak Creek and the other structure
will be placed in the floodplain). The 2 @ 36-inch pipes now proposed should still meet
this objective while eliminating the need to add fill material beyond our right-of--way
limits.
Riparian Buffer Impacts
The project is located in the Cape Fear River Basin. Therefore, construction will be
completed without impacts to protected riparian buffers.
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.

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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 Miti ag tion: Unavoidable impacts to 121inear feet of stream (surface water
fill) is proposed with this project. Although the stream segment at this cross line shows
some indicators of ordinary high water marks, this stream is currently a weak intermittent
at best. At certain times water collects and sits at this cross line (causing it to appear
perennial). However recent site visits revealed no flow at this site. This cross line serves
a large drainage area, is suspect to flash flooding, and to back water pooling from upper
reaches of the White Oak Creek, but does not seem to have biological importance as a
current dry gravel bed. Therefore, we are not proposing mitigation for impacts at this site.
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). This segment of Holly Springs. Road will not be
cleared beyond the existing conditions and not woods suitable of provide foraging or
nesting habitat for the bald eagle will be impacted. The dense mixed hardwood stands
surrounding these sites do not offer suitable forging or nesting habitat for red-cockaded
woodpecker. The UT to White Oak Creek at Site 1 is a small stream to at time non flowing
and does not provide suitable habitat for mussel fauna. The roadway shoulders along Holyy
Springs Road are heavily maintained, eliminating the possibility for Michaux's sumac to
exist in this area. Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last
updated Fall 2006) 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.
Summary
NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 1152 (Holly Springs 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 to the work site. The project is located in the Cape
Fear River Basin. Therefore, construction will be completed without impacts to protected
riparian buffers.

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 and WQC No. 3366 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 procedure will provide payment to
the NCDWQ by charging the permit application fee of $200.00 directly to the appropriate
NCDOT Work WBS 5C.092058. 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,
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~n J. W. Bowman, P.E.
~l Division Engineer
cc: Mr. Rob Ridings, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
NCDOT Division 5, District 1 Office
Mr. Ashley Pilkingt, NCDOT Wake County Maintenance Yard
Mr. Donald Pearson, NCDOT Roadside Env Field Ops

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Office Use Only: •~ Form Vcrsi~ui March (15
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. ~)~ U ~~ ~' Z
([t 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
1. 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 a,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
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.
1. Name of project: Secondary Roadway improvements to SR 1152 (Holly Springs Rd.) from
edge of pavement on SR 1152 to edge of pavement on SR 1152 in Wake Count
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): WBS SC.092058
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Holly Springs
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From downtown Holly
Wirings, travel north on NC 55, turn left and travel west on SR 1152 to project limits.
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: 35.6558 °N- 78.8936 "W
6. Property size (acres): 10.4 acre (Project is 1.43 mi long)
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: UT to White Oak Creek
8. River Basin: Cage Fear River Basin
(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/.)
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 land and cut over areas.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Grade,
drain, pave, and erosion control at SR 1152 (Holly Springs Road). The NCDOT will also
dewater the work site during construction. Equipment may include excavator, backhoe,
bulldozer, grader, and crane.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The Rroiect 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 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. 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.
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: The existing structure is a 24-in
concrete Ripe that is 28-ft long The replacement structure is a 36-in pipe that is 40-ft long.
An additional 36-in pipe that is 40-ft long, will be_placed approximately 4 ft from the above-
mentioned pipe (and out of the flow line of the tributary to White Oak Creek) which will
serve as a overflowpipe. Site 1 will also be dewatered during construction.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, f 11, 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
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 White Oak Crk Fill (piped length) intermittent 2~0 12 0.0005
Rip rap armoring 20 0.0009
Along stream bank
Temporary 32 0.0014
dewatering concurrent concurrent
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 32 0.0014
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
Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma) ocean, etc.) (acres)
N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.0014
Wetland Impact (acres): NONE
Open Water Impact (acres): NONE
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0014
Total Stream Im act (linear feet): 32
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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 USAGE.
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
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 fi_Il
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
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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, available at
http:/; h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnn~ide.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 12 linear feet of stream (surface water fill) is proposed with this
project. Although the stream seg_tnent at this cross line shows some indicators of ordinary
high water marks, this stream is currently a weak intermittent at best At certain times water
collects and sits at this cross line (causin it to appear perennial) However recent site visits
revealed no flow at this site. This cross line serves a large drainage area is suspect to flash
flooding and to back water poolin from upper reaches of the White Oak Creek but does not
seem to have biolo ical importance as a current drv gravel bed Therefore we are not
proposin mitigation for impacts at this site.
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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wip/index.htin. 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): N/A
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 ^
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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.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 N/A 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 N/A 1.5 N/A
Total N/A 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 I .
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 stotmwater
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. There is 0.43 acre existing impervious surface (avg 25 foot wide
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gavel road, 1.43 mile project) of the 10.4 acre project size. The proposed impervious surface is
less than have of the original and will be approximately 3.5 acre (proposed 20 foot wide asphalt
paved road, 1.43 mile project) of the 10.4 total project size. Erosion and sediment control devices
along_the project are comprised of temporary rock silt checks, temporary silt basins, and
temporary silt fence. The temporary structures will be removed once the vegetation has been
established.
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 (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
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 SR 1152 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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Appendix One
(USAGE verification/NCDWQ WQC authorization)

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Action ID: 20n321029 & 200321030 County: Wake
GENERAL PERi1~IIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property
Owner Mr. Jon Nance
Division Five Engineer
North Carolina Department of Transportation _ _ _
Division of Highways
Address 2612 N. Duke Street
Durham North Carolina 27704
Telephone Number 919-560-6081 (Chris Murray DEO)
Location of Project (waterbody, Hiahwav name/number, town): In an unnamed tributary to White
Oak Creek on SR 1152 (Holly Springs Road), west of Holly Springs, North Carolina.
Description of Activity: Discharge of fill material impacting 521inear feet of stream for construction of
a pipe replacement, including riprap bank stabilization, and temporary stream dewatering, associated with
grading and paving of SR 1152, as shown on the attached plans. This verification does not authorize
temporary construction access, borrow sites, or spoil disposal.
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number
14, 33 Nationwide Permit Number
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above may
subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army Regional General Permit or Nationwide Permit verification does not
relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local
approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before
beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Eric Alsme ear at telephone num~~r (919) 876 - 8441 extension 23
Regulatory Project Manager Signature,
Authorization Date July 3 2003
Expiration Date Juy 3 2005
CF: Chris Murray, NCDOT, Div. 5 DEO

Permit Number: 200321029 & 200321030
Name of Permitfee: NCDOT /SR 1152 (Holly Springs Road)/pipe replacement for grading and
paving/`Vake County
Issuance: July 3, 2003
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign
this certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
ATTN: Eric Alsmeyer
6508 FALLS OF NEUSE ROAD, SUITE 120
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27615
Please note that your perniitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit you are subject to permit suspension,
modification, or revocation.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in accordance
with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in accordance with
the permit conditions.
Signature of Division
Environmental Officer
Signature of Division Engineer

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APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. J.G. Nance, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 5
2612 N. Duke Street
Durham, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Nance:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 8, 2003
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You have our apF~-royal, in accordance with tye attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill material in 52
linear feet of streams for the purpose of widening and paving SR 1152 (Holly Springs Road) in Wake County. The
project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated Apri13, 2003. After reviewing your
application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3404. This
certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 14 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should
acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire
with the accompanying 404 permit, unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 1501inear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 1~A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification.
1.) Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of
Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. The
responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of
Water Quality upon completion of the project.
Tf you do rot accept any of the c~nditiens of this certification, you may zsk for an adjudicatory hearinb. Ye:: must
act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that conforms
to Chapter 1~OB of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447,
Raleigh. N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone]
Customer Service: 1 800 623-7748

• ~OF W ATF9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
~O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
~ r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694 or Steve Mitchell at 919-571-4700.
Sincerely,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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