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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20130991 Ver 1_Application_20130925Corps Submittal Cover Sheet Please provide the followiug info: l. Project Name: TIP Project No B-4241 - Re��lace Bridge No. 24 on SR 1520 over Hoouer Creek 2. Name of Property Owner/Applicaut_North Carolina Departrneut of Transportation (NCDOT) 3. Name of Consultaut/Agent: N/A *Agenl authorization needs to 6e attached. 4. Related/Previons Action ID number(s): N/ Site Address: 5. Subdivision Name: N/A 6. City: 7. Couuty: 8. Lat: 35.19965 N Long: -82.13377 W (Deciuial Degrees Plense) 9. Quadrangle Name: _Lattdram (35082-B2-TM-024) 10. Water���a}�: Hooper Creek (DWQ Class: C) 1 I. Watersl�ed: Broad River (I-ICU: 03050105) L2. Requested Action: X Nation�a�ide Permit # 14 General Yermit # Jurisdictional Determivation Request Pre-Application Request I'he following information will be completed by Corps office: AID: Prepare File Folder Assign nwnber in ORM Begiu Date Autharization: Section 10 Section 404 Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose: Site/Waters Name: Key�vords: ��o- � e ,..e.� "� � ��� �� �� ���u.,:;. �. STATB OP NORTH CAROLINA DEPAR"1`MENT OF 1'RANSPORTATTON P�'r MCCaoaY GoVea,wR September 12, 2013 Ms. Lori Beck�vith, NCDO"I' Regulatory Project Manager U. S. Army Corps oY Engiueers l51 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801-2714 ANTHONl' J. 7�ATA Secaernrzv SuUject: Natiomvide 14 Permit Applic�tion TIP Project No. B-4241 — Replace Bridge No. 24 on SR 1520 (Laudrum Road) over Hooper Creek with a Double Barrel Reiuforced Conerete Box Culvert Polk Caunty, North CTralina WBS �lemeut No. 335841.1 (DWQ Miuor Permit Fee �240.00) Dear Ms. Beckwith: Tlie North Caroliva Deparhnent of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to replace tlie subject bridge. The existiug 36' L s 20' W timber bridge needs to be replaced due to deterioration aud insufYicient width. The proposed replacemeut striictui'e will be a 2@ 12' H x 10' W s 52' L double barrel reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC) on a 90 degree skew. Au off-site detour will be used during consh•uction. The gradient (0.4% slope) is relatively flat tln�ough tlie culvert. The culvert will be buried oue foot below the stream bed elevation aud concrete sills will be installed i�� oue Uarrel to lielp in�intlin aquatic life p�ssage duri��g periods of lo�v flo�v. Ploodplain benches �vill also be constructed at tlie inlet and outlet of the high flow eiilvert. '17ierefore, we believe any affects to aquatic life passage will be insigniticaut. I am enclosing a PCN application, Rapanos Jurisdictional form, SHPO forms, an ��P acceptance letter, plan sheets sho�ving the }»'oposed ���ork, a marked county map, a USGS quad uiap aud photograpl�s. The North Carolina N�tural Heritage Database has 16 species with Pederal status that are known fioiv Polk Count�� from either historic or current records. Two species, dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexnslylis n�oa�ornJ a��d white irisette (Sisyrrnchi:m� dichotonrim�), are listed as threateiied aiid endangered respectivel��. There are no kno�a�n records of listed species within the project area. The project �vas surve}'ec( ou May 3, 2004 for small whorled pogonia (I.soh�in niedeoloides), dwarf-tlowered heartleaf aud Fourteenlh Divisiou OOice Tclephone: (32S) �SC-21d1 253 \\'ebster Road, Svlra, \'orth Cnrolina 2377I P.Le: (32S) 536-40d3 B-4241 - Polk County Page 2 September 12, 2013 white irisette. The sui��ey determined that tlie habitat at the project site was poor for tliesc tlu�ee species and uone of the federally listed species were found. Based on a current review of the database aud the poor habitat fi•om this sail�ey ui 2004, we reeonunend a determivatiou of "no effect" for tlu•eatened and endaugered species. This project �vas reviewed for historic architecture aud arehaeology by the NCDOT's Human �nviiromnent Unit It �vas determiued tl�at no survey was required for liistoric architecture or arcl�aeology (see att�ched forins). NCDOT best management practices will be ased to minimize and control erosion and sedimentation on this project. The construction foreman will review all erosion control ineasures daily to ensure erosion aud sedimentation are being controlled effectively. If the devices are not fiuictioning as intended, they will be replaced inmiediately with better devices. Lnpacts to Wate�s of the United States IIooper Creek (Class C) is sliown on the USGS topographie map as a pere�inial streaui. Tl�e chaiuiel is well detined and is approximately 10-L2 feet in widtli. Tl�e stream has safficient flow to support fish aud other aquatic life. Hooper Creek flows appro�im�tely4 miles to the North Pacolet River. The Nortli Pacolet River meets tlie definition of a Traditional Navigable Water. For these reasons, �ve believe Hooper Creek is T Relatively Permanent Water aud is under tlte jurisdiction of tlte U.S. Arnry Coips of �ngineers. In order to caistrttct the project, it w�ill be necessaiy to impact ���aters of tlie United States in tlie Broad River Basiu (HUC 03050105). Specifically, NCDOT is requesting to replace Bridge No. 24 witl� a RCBC. Listed below is a summary of the proposed impacts. Site No. �iistiitg Conditiou Proposed Condition Net Im �cts 36' L� 20' W Single 2 a 12' W s 10' H� 52' L double Site 1 Span Timber Bridge barrel reinforced concretc bo� culvert 52 Eacavate aud consh�uct floodplain Natural Stream Bed and beuches at inlet (35') and outlet (35') , Site lA ��i�s of high flow cuh�ert and riprap bliilc �� stabilization Site 1 B Free Flowing Streaui �I'euiporary impervious dike aud flow � 25, diversion Total Perm�neut Stream Impact for Culvej•t 52' Total Perivanent Streau� Intpaets for Flood Benclies and Ba�ilc Stabilizatiou 70' Total Te�nporaiy St�•eam I�upacts foi• Lupe���ious Dike aud Plo��� Diversimi 125' B-4241 - Polk County Yage 3 Septeulber l2, 2013 Permits Requested NCDOT is liereby requestiiig a��thorizatiou w�der Section 404 of tlie Clean Water Act to proceed with the coustruction project outlined above. By copy of tliis letter, I am asking Ms. Marla Chanibers, Western DOT Review Coordivator, of the Noi�th Carolina Wildlife Resources Cominission (NCWRC) to coniment directly to yoti conceining ilte 404 Natiaiwide Permit request. I am also requesting authorization under Section 401 of the Cleaii Water Act fi�oin tlie North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Division of Water Resoarces (DWR). In addition, I�m asking Ms. Chambers end Mr. I3en DeWit, Roadside �nvironmental Field Operatioiis Ettgineer (NCDOT), to comment directly to me concerning this pernut request. If you have any questions or iieed additional information, please contact Mi•. Josli Deyton at (828) 488-2131 or iue at (828) 586-2141. Your early review aud coi�sideratioii will be greatly appreciated. Sincerel}�, �/ 7 C i' �//�t/ ��. /� !-; �'/Y✓� Mark S. Davis Division 14 Environmental Program Supei-��isor Enclosures ec: Ms. Amy Chapman, Division of Water Resources - DENR, Raleigh Mr. Jason Mays, Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Asheville Ms. A��r11 Cl�ambers, Westeru NCDOT Re��iew Coordivatoi•, NCWRC, Oakboro Mr. Josh De}�tou, PE, Division 14 Bridge Managemcut Eugineer, NCDOT Mr. Ben DeWit, �I, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT o�oF W ATFqOG h � > _ O .._-- . ..�Y Offce Use Only: Corps aclion ID no. DWQ project no. Fann Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Pre-Constructiou Notii►cation (PCN) Form A. Applicant Liformatiou 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: � Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes � No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): � 401 Water Quality Certifcalion — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Qualify Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Aulhorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the recorQ For the record only for DWQ 401 For lhe record only for Corps Permit: because wrilten approval is not required? Certification: ❑ Yes � No � Yes ❑ No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for miligation � Yes ❑ No of impacts? If so, altach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program. 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenry coastal counlies. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No below. 1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of projecC Replace Bridge No. 24 on SR 1520 (Landrum Road) over Hooper Creek 2b. County: Polk 2c. Nearest municipalily / town: Columbus 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state TIP Project No. B-4241 WBS No. 33584.1.1 project no: 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation 3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Mark Davis; Division 14 Environmental Supervisor applicable): 3d. Street address: 253 Webster Rd. 3e. Cily, state, zip: Sylva, NC 28779 3f. Telephone no.: 828.586.2141 3g. Fax no.: 828.586.4043 3h. Email address: markdavis@ncdot.gov Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify: N/A 4b. Name: N/A 4c. Business name N/A (if applicable): 4d. Street address: N/A 4e. City, state, zip: N/A 4f. Telephone no.: N/A 4g. Fax no.: N/A 4h. Email address N/A 5. AgenUConsultant Information (if applicable) Sa. Name: NIA 5b. Business name N/A (if applicable): 5c. Streel address: N/A 5d. City, state, zip: N/A 5e. Telephone no.: N/A 5f. Fax no.: N/A 5g. Email address: N/A Page 2 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A 1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.19965 Longitude - 82.13377 (DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD) 1 c. Property size: N/A acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Hooper Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: DWR Class: C 2c. River basin: Broad River (HUC 03050105) 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the exisling conditions on the site and the general land use in lhe vicinity of the project at the time of this applicalion: The surrounding vegetation consists primarily of forested areas wilh open fields and single family residences. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existi�g wetlands on lhe property: N/A 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermiltent and perennial) on the property: NA 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: To replace a functionally obsolete limber bridge with a double barrel reinforced concrete box culvert. 3e. Describe the overall project in delail, including the type of equipment to be used: Erosion and sedimentation control measures will be installed. An impervious dike and pipe will be installed as needed to divert Oow around the work area. The existing bridge will be removed. Bed material shall be excavated and temporarily stockpiled. The new multi-barrel culvert will be installed and stockpiled bed material will be replaced within the inlet of the culvert as shown on the Permit Drawing Details. Track hoes, dump trucks, small cranes, water pumps, diversion pipe, and various hand tools will be used to accomplish the work. Slream banks both upstream and downstream of lhe newly installed culvert will be stabilized with filter fabric, rip rap, and coir matting. Floodplain benches will be constructed at culvert inlet and outlet of high flow culvert. All disturbed areas will be permanently stabilized prior to removal of erosion and sedimentation control measures. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or slream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes � No ❑ Unknown Comments: N/A 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional delermination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdic[ional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: N/A Name (if known): N/A Other: N/A 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. N/A 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certificalions been requested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" insUuctions. N/A Page 3 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No 6b. If yes, explain. N/A Page 4 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ❑ Wetlands � Streams - lributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres) Tem ora T W1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A � Yes ❑ Corps N/A ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2�. Total wetland impacts N/A 2h. Comments: N/A 3. Stream Irnpacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacls (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete lhis question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 � P❑ T Culvert (RCBC) Hooper Creek � PER � Corps 11 52' ❑ INT � DWQ Fill for Floodplain � PER � Corps S1A � P � T Benches and Hooper Creek � INT � DWQ 11 70' Bank Stabilization S16 ❑ P� T Flow Diversion Hooper Creek � PER � Corps 11 125" ❑ INT � DWQ S4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h. Total Permaneu� Stream aud Tribut�ry Impncts for Culvert 52' Tot�l Permauent Sh�enm Impncts for Tloodpl��in Benches aud Rip Rnp Bnnlc Stabilization 70' Tolal Temporarp Strenm Impnet for Imper��ious Dilce anil P'low Diversion 125' 3i. Comments: Page 5 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, lributaries, sounds, the Allanfic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number— (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of iinpact (acres) Permanenl (P) or Tem orar T 01 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A N/A N/A 02 ❑P❑T 03 ❑P❑T 04 ❑P❑T dG Totnl open water imp�cts N/A 4g. Comments: N/A 5. Pond or Lake Construction If ond or lake construction ro osed, lhen com lete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Slream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P2 Sf. Totnl N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5g. Comments: N/A 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes � No If yes, permit ID no: N/A 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A 5k. Method of construction: N/A 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of lhis form. 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other: N/A Project is in which prolected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for SUeam name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Tem orar T im act re uired? Bt ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A O No5 N/A N/A 62 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 83 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impncts N/A N/A 6i. Comments: N/A Page 6 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize lhe proposed impacts in designing project. The culvert is designed to be buried with sills at inlets and outlets lo help maintain aquatic life passage. Floodplain benches will be constructed at culvert inlet and outlet of high flow culverl. Bed material will be replaced along the floor of the culvert receiving bank full flow condilions to maintain ayuatic habitat. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Construction will be conducted in the dry by diverting the streamflow around the construction area; therefore minimizing impacts to downstream aquatic resources. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for � Yes ❑ No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of lhe State? 26. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ � Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for lhis � payment to in-lieu fee program (NCEEP) project? ❑ Permiltee Responsible Miligation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type N/A Quantity N/A 3c. Comments: N/A 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is altached. � Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 52 linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperalure: ❑ warm � cool ❑cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requesled: N/A acres 4f. Non-riparian weUand mitigation requested: N/A acres 4g. Coastal (lidal) weUand mitigation requested: N/A acres 4h. Comments: N/A 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible miligation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. N/A Page 7 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Rec�ulated Riparian Buffer Rules)—required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No buffer mitigation? 6b. If yes, then identify lhe square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required miligation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 N/A N/A 3(2 for Catawba) N/A Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what lype of mitigafion is proposed (e.g., payment to private miligation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, paymenl into an approved in-lieu fee fund). N/A 6h. Comments: N/A Page 8 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version E. Stormwater Manac�ement and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. Does lhe project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes � No within one of lhe NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, ihen is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. Comments: N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Mana ernent Plan 2a. What is lhe overall percenl imperviousness of lhis project? N/A °/a 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? � Yes ❑ No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: 2d. If lhis project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: Project is covered by individual NPDES Permit No. NCS000250. ❑ Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for lhe review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwaler Program � DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local governrnent's jurisdiction is this project? N/A ❑ Phase II 3b. Which of lhe following locally-iinplemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW apply (check all lhat apply): ❑ USMP ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review ❑ Coastal counlies ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been allached? ❑ Yes � No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does lhe Stormwaler Management Plan meet the appropriate requiremenls? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 9 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the � Yes ❑ No use of public (federal/s(ate) land? 1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does lhe project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No (North Carolina) Environmenlal Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of lhe NEPA or SEPA fnal approval lelter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No Commenls: N/A 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violalion of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Slandards, ❑ Yes � No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 .0200)? 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or bolh of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will lhis project (based on past and reasonabty anticipated future impacts) result in � Yes � No additional development, which could impact nearby downs[ream waler quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the mosl recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative descriplion. The project is for the replacement of an existing bridge on an NCDOT secondary road in a rural residential area. No upgrades or widening of the road is anticipated at lhis time; therefore, the project would not be expected to result in any siginifcant secondary or cumulative impacts. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated trom the proposed project, or available capacity of lhe subject faciliry. N/A Page 10 of 11 PCN Forrn — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirernent) 5a. Will lhis project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes � No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes � No impacts? ❑ Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Offce you have contacted. ❑ Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to deterinine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Crilical Habitat? North Carolina Nalural Herilage Database. Addilionally, lhe project was surveyed in 2004 and determined to have poor habitat for federally lisled species. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? N/A - There are no inarine or estuarine habitals located in the Piedmont Physiographic Province. 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal govemments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use lo determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? The project was reviewed by an Historic Preservalion Specialist with NCDOT in 2003. Based on lhis review, i[ was recommended lhat no surveys were indicated for archaeology or historic architecture (see altached). 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will lhis project occur in a FEMA-designateci 100-year (loodplain? � Yes ❑ No Sb. If yes, explain how project rneets FEMA requirements: The NCDOT hydraulics unit coordinates with FEMA to design the culverts to meet FEMA requirements. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determinalion? NC Floodplain Mapping Program and NCDOT Hydraulics Unit Mark S. Davis Division 14 Euviromnental Supervisor ��� �� �;�� ��� J_ �� ,� 3 ApplicanUAgenfs Signature Date AppliCBnUAgenPS Pfinted NaR10 (AgenCs signature is valid only if an authorization IeUer trom ihe applicanl is provided.) Page 11 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version �- Ecosystem Mr. Mark S. Davis NCDOT Division 14 Enviromnenml Supervisor I�'orth Carolina Depariment of Transportntion 253 �Vcbster Road Sylva, North Carolina 23779 Dear Mr. Davis: ���H�..n Septeiuber 10, 2013 Subjecl: EEP Miligation Acceplance Letter. �������� SLP 1 2 2013 DIVISION .�� Division l4 Yroject, TIP B-4241 — Replace t3ridge 24 over Hooper Creek on SR 152Q Polk County; \VBS Elemenl 3353d.1.1 Tl�e purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhaneement Program (EEP) will provide tlte compensatoiy strzam mitigation for �he subject projecL Qased on the informatio�i rweivcd ou Seplember 3, 2013, fhe impacis are located in CU 03050105 of �he Broad River Uasin in the Southern Picdmont (SP) Fco-Region, mid are as follows: A�rond Strzam \Vetlands Buffer (Sq. Ft.) 03050105 Non- Coas(aI SP Cold Cool \Vam� Riparian Riparian Mnrsh Zone I Zone 2 Impacls 0 52.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (feedacres) Tliis impact and associated mifigation need �vere m�der projecled by [he NCDOT in the 2013 unpact data. EEP will conmiif to implement sufficient compensatory stream miligation crzdits to of[set the impac[s associated witl� this projecl as detem�ined by the regulatory agencies using �he delivery timeline listed in Section F3.c.iii of the N.C. Department of Lnvironment ai�d Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhanecment Progrnm In-I,ieu Pee Insin�ment dated July 23, 2010. If �Ite above referenced impac� antounts are revised, thzn tliis miligaliun acceptance letter will no longer bc valid nud a new mitigation acceptance letter will be required Gom EEP. 8420. If you have any questions or need additional infonnation, please contact NIs. Beth Ha�non at 919-707- Sincerely, � . ..i.tt..: i: ._ �`I�.o._ �',.l ( 7ame� B. Stanfill . � EEP Asset 1�9anagement Supervisor cc: Ms. Lori Qeckwitlt, USACE — Ashcville Regulatory Field Office Ms. Amy Euliss, Division of \Yater Quality, Ninslai-Snlem Oftice bfr. Josh Deyton, P.E., iQCDOT - Division 14 Bridge Program F.nginezr D4s. Liitdn Fitzpatrick, NCDOT — PDEA File: B-4241 —Division 14 Re�stovr,�... Evc�uu�;cr;sty... 1'r�otecti,vc9 occY sta.t� +�'T'� NCDENI2 Nor�h Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. 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REPORT COAIPL�TIOY DATC ROR APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETER\IINA'PIOY (JD): Q, DISTRICT O�f7CE, FILC NA�IE, AND NU�16ER; C. PROdECT LOCATION AND BACKG20UND INP'ORi�IA'PION: Qridge 24 on SR 1520 over Hooper Creck Stntc:NC County/parislJborough: Polk Cily: Landrum, SC Center coordinates of site (IaUlong in degree decimal fonnat): LaL 35.199G5° N, Long. -82.13377° ��!. Unicersnl 'Pransvzrse n4emator. Nnme of nearest �vaterbody: Hooper Creek (Class C) N�me of nenrest Tradi�ional Navigable VVnter (PN\V) Inlo �vhich the aquntic resourec flo�vs: 13rond River Nnmc of wntershed or Hydrologic Unit Code Q IUC): 030�0105150020 � Check iCmap/diagram of revie�v area anA/or potential jurisdictionnl arzas is/are availnble upon request. ❑ Check if other si[es (e.g., ofisite miiigation sites, disposal sites, etc...) are nssociated �vith this ac�ion and nrc rccorded on n Aitt�crent JD form. D. RCVIER' PER�OR�ICD fOR SI"PE EVALUATION (CHECI( ALL'I'HAT AYPLI'): � Oftice (Desk) Deterininntion. Da(e: 08/30/2013 � Field Detcrmination. Date(s): 5/3/2004 SECTION II: SUDIDIARI' O� �INUINGS A. RHA SECTIO� 10 UETCRDIINATION O� JURISDICTION. There pre na "nariqable ira�ers o/ ihe US." within Rivers and Harbors Ae[ (RHA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in [he reviz�v area. [ReguiredJ ❑\Vnters sul�ject to the ebb and [low oY the tide. ❑\Vaters nre presently used, or havc been used in ihe pas�, or may be susecp[ible for use to transport interstate or foreign commeroe. Explain: B. CR'A SECTION 401 DETERIIIINATIOn OP JURISDIC7'ION. There Are "ivn�ers n/'�hz US." within Clean \Vater Act (C\VA) jurisdiction (as detined by 33 CPR pnrt 328) in Ihe revie�c arefl. [!lequiredJ I. \Vatcrs oPthe U.S. a. L�dicnte presence of waters o( U.S. in review nre� (check nll thnt npply): � ❑ TNNs, including tcrri�orinl seas ❑ Nctlnnds ndjncent to TNNs � Relfltively permanent �caters� (RPAVs) that flow directly or indirectly into "INNs ❑ Non-RP\\'s thot Flo�v directly or indirectly inlo'IN\Vs ❑ R'etlands diree�ly nbutting RPVVs thnt tlo�r direcUy or indirectly into "I N1Vs ❑ �Vetinnds nci,lacent to but not dircetly nbutting RPAVs Oia� [lo�v directly or indirecllp into "I7V�Vs ❑ NeUands adacen[ ro non-RP�Vs lhat Oow directly or indirectly in[o "IT\Vs ❑ [mpoundmcn�s ofjurisdic�ional waters ❑ Isolated (intces�nte or inVaslale) waters, including isolaled �vetlonds b. Identify (estimnte) size of wnters of U�e U.S. in tl�e revicw arca: Non-���etland �va[ers: 200 linenr feet: I 1-12 �vidtl� (ft) nnd/or ncres. Netlands: 0.0 acrcs. c. Limits (boundnries) ofjw�isdictim� bnsed on: Esta6lished by OH�14\I� Elevation of es�ablished OH�VM (if known): . 2. Non-regiJnted waters/wetinnds (cl�eck iPnpplieable):' ❑ Po[entinlly I��risdictional wa[crs nnd/or wetlands �rece assessed �rithin thc rcview area �nd detennined lo be not I����sdictional. E�plain: � Boxcs checked belo�v shall be suppotled by completin� the appropriate scctio�u in Scc�ion III bzlo�e. ' Por purposes of �his lorm, an RP\V is defiired as n tributary Ihat is not a TN\\' and �hn� typically Flo�vs }'earround or h2t continuous Oow at Ieast "seasonally" (e.g., ���ically 3 months). ' Suppanine documen�a�ion is presenled in Section IILP. SGCTION III: CR'A ANALI'SIS A. TN\Vs AND N'E'I'LANDS ADJACENT TO TN1Vs The ngencics �rill assertjurisdiction ovcr TN1V's nnd wetlnnds adjncent to TMV's. IPtl�e nqu�tic resom�ce is a TMV, complete Section IILA.1 and Section Ill.D.I. only; if the aquatic resom�ce is n wetlnnd ndjncent to n TNVV, cmnplete Sections III.A.I m�d 2 nnd Srction III.D.1.; otherwise, sec Section III.B below. I. T[V�V IdentiCy 71VVV: Summarizc ration�le supporting determination: 2. �Vetland adjneent to TN\Y Summarize rationale supporling conclusion thal �vetland is "adjneenP': B. CHARACTERIS'PICS Or TRIBUTARI' (THAT IS NOT A TM5') AND ITS ADJACGNT \\'E7'LANUS (IF ANY): This section swumarizes informntion reg�rding eharncleristics of the h�ibutnry nnd its adjacent �veHands, if nny, nnd it helps deterroine whether m� not �he standnrds for jw�isdiction estnblished under Rapnnashnve been met. The ngencies will nssert jw�isdiction over non-navignble tribidnries of TN�Vs where the tributaries are "relntively permnnent wnters" (RPR's), i.e. tributnries that typicnlly tlow yem�-round or hnve continuous ilow at least sensonnlly (e.g., typicnlly 3 months). A wetlnnd that direcfly nbuts nn RPR' is nlso jw'isdictionaL If the nquntic resource is not n TN1V, but has yenr-ro�md (perem�inl) Oow, slcip to Seetion III.D.2. If the nquatic resow�ce is n�vetlnnd Airectly nbutting n tributnry with perenninl tlow, skip to Section III.D.4. A wetlnnd thnt is �djncent to but ihnt does not directly :ibut an 2PN requires n significnnt nesus evaluation. Corps disiricis nnd CPA regions will inchide in the record aip� m�ailnble informntion tlint documents the e�istence of n significnnt nesus between a relatively permnnent tributnry that is imt perenninl (nnd ifs ndjncent wetlands if nny) nnd n irnditionnl nnvignblc wnter, even Hiough n signific�nt ne�us (inding is not rcquired as a mntter of law. IC the �vnterboAy' is not nn RPW, m� n wetland directiy abutting nn RPW, a JD will require ndditimml d�tn to determine if the wnterbody hns n significant ne�us with n TN1V. If tl�e tributnry has sdjncent wetinnds, Ihe significnnt nezus evnluation roust consider the tributnry in combinntion witli nll of its ndjacent wetlnnds. This significnnf ne�us evaluation that combines, for �nnlytienl pm�poses, thc h�ibutary and nll of its ndjncent wetlands is used wl�etl�er the review nren identified in U�e JD request is the h'ibut�ry, or its ndjacent wetlnnds, m� botli. If the JD co��ers n tribufnry with ndjncent wetlands, complete Section III.[3.1 for the tributary, Section I11.B.2 Cor any onsite wetlands, nnd Secfion II1.B.3 for all wetlands adjncent to thnt tributa�y, both onsite nnd offsite The deteriuinntion whether n significnnt nesus esists is determined in Section IILC belo�r. l. Chnrnrteristics of non-TN�Vs thnt ilow direcHy m� indirectly into TMV (i) Generol Aren Condifions: Watershed size: Pick List Drainage area: Picle Lis( Avcrnge nnnual minfall: inclics Avernge annual sno���lall: inches (ii) Physicnl Chnrncteristics: (a) Relationship �vilh TNR^. ❑ Tributary tlo�vs dircctly into "INVV. ❑ Tributary flo�vs through Pick List tributarics before en[ering'PN\V. Project �vaters are Picle List civer milcs from "I�N\V. Prolecl waters are Pick List ri��er miles Gom RPN. Projecl �vaters nrc Pick List aerial (straigh�) milcs from "ITl\V. Projeci �vaters arc Pick List aerial (straigh�) milcs from RPW. Projecl �vnters cross or serce as state boundnries. Espluin: Identifp Ilo�v routc to'fN Ws: Tributary stccnm order, if known: ' Note Ihat the Instructionnl Guidebook contains additionnl infonnn(ion reeardin� s�cales, dilche>, ��.�shes. vid erosionnl fzmures �enernllp and in �he arid lVesl. ' 1'lo�v rou�e enn be deseeibed by idzntif}�ing, e.g„ tribulaq� n, �rhich Flo«S Ihrough Ihe revie�c area, to Oow info tributaq� b, �vhieh �hen flo�cs inio T\\V. (b) General Tribu�an� Characteristics (check all that aouh�l: Tributnry is: ❑ Natural ❑ Artificial (man-�uade). Explain: ❑ Manipulated (man-nitered). Esplzin: 71�ibutaiy properties �vith respect to top of bank (estimate): Aeerage ���idth: Ceet A��eragc dcpth: lect Average side slopes: Piek Lisf� Primnp� tributnry substrntc composition (chcck nll �hnt apply): ❑ Sills ❑ Sands ❑ Concrete ❑ Cobbles ❑ Gravcl ❑ Muck ❑ Bedrock ❑ Vegetalion. Type/%core% ❑ Othec 8xpinin: . Tributnry condilion/stabilily je.g., highly croding, sloughing banks]. E�plain: Przsence oCnu�/riRle/pool complexcs. 8�pinin: . "Pributap� geumetry: Pick Lisf Tributary grndicnt (npprosimato avemge slope): % (c) Plow: Tributary provides tor. Pick List Es�imate avcrnge number of Ilo�v events in review arez✓ycar: Pick List Describe Flo�v regime: . Other inComiation on durn[ion and volume: . Sudacc tlo��� is: Pick Lisf. Chnrncteristics: Subsurl'ace tlo���: Pick List. Esplain findings: ❑ Dyc (or other) test performed: . 'I'ributaq� has (check all thnt apply): ❑ I3ed nnd banks ❑ OH\Pbfb (check all indicators thnl apply): ❑ clear, nntural line impressed on Ihe bank ❑ eh�nges in the chnrncter of soil ❑ shelving ❑ vcgelalion matteA do���i, ben�, or absent ❑ lenf litter disturbed or �vnshed a�vay ❑ sediment dcposition ❑ �ra�cr st�ining ❑ other QisO: ❑ Discontinuous OHVVb1 � 8xplain: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ the presence of litter and debris destruction ofterecstrinl vegetntion the presence of�vrack line sedimen� sorting scour multiple obscrved or predicted �lo�v eacnts abrupt change in plant cominuniq, If factors o[her Ihan the OH�VN �rera used [o determine laieral estent ot Cl1'A I��risdiction (check all thnt npply): ❑ I ligh Tide Line indicnted 6p: ❑ Memi High Water �4ark indicated by: ❑ oil or scum line along shore olijecls ❑ survep to avnilable datum; ❑ fine shell or debcis deposits (1'oreshore) ❑ physical markings; ❑ physical mnekings/characteristics ❑ vegetation lincs/chnnges in vegetaiion types. ❑ tidal gau�cs ❑ othcr (list): (iii) Chemicnl Chnrneterisfics: Charneterize tributary (e.g, �va[er color is clear, diseolored, oily film; water quali[y; general �vatershed chnraeteristics, e�c.). B�plain: IdentiC}' specitic pollutants, if kno�vn: . 6A nalural or mm�-mnde discontinuity in Ihe OHR'\4 docs not necessarily scvccjucisdiction (e.g., �chere tlie slmmu remporarily Flo��s underg�ound, onvhere Ihc Ok I\YM has betn mmoved by derelopmenl or necicultural p�acliccs). 1Vhece therz is a break in fhc OH\V\4 tlmt is unrelaleJ lo Ihc watzc6ody's Ilow rzeime (e.g, Ilo�r ovzr a mck outcrop or throuJi n cuh�ert), tlic ngzncies �rill look (or indicu�or oC tlo��� nbove and belu�e tlic brrak. 'Ibid. (i��) Riologicnl Charncteristies. Chnnnel supporfs (checle all that apply): ❑ Ripnrian corridor. Charactcris�ics ([ype, arerage ���idlh): . ❑ 1VeUand Ginge. Charneteristics: . ❑ Ilabitat for: ❑ Federally Lis[ed species. Explain tindings: . ❑ PisWspm��n nreas. F.xplain tindings: . ❑ O�her environmantally-sensi�ivc species. F,xplain findings: ❑ Aquatichvildlife diversity. Gsplain tindings: . 2. Ch�r�eteristics o(wetlnnds ndjacent to nou-TN�V that ilo�r� direcfiy or indirectly into TMV (i) Pl�ysicnl Chnrnctcristics: (a) General \Vetland Characterislics: Propertics: \Vetlnnd size: acres VVetlnnd q�pe. Esplain: . 1VeU2nd quality. 8xplain: . Project ���etlands cross or serve as s(ale boundaries. Espinin: (b) General Clow Rclntionship �vi�h Non-"I7V\V: Plo��.� is: Pick List. Esplain: . Surlace flo�r is: Pick List Charac[cristics: Subsurface (lo�v: Pick Lisf. F,xpinin findings: ❑ Dyc (or other) lest perfonned: . (c) AVetlnnd Adjacency Deteuninntion �sith Nun-TNN: ❑ Direclly abutting ❑ Not directly abutting ❑ Discrete we�land Iq�drologic connection. Explain: ❑ Ecological connection. Explain: . ❑ Sepnrated by berm/barriee Espinin: . (d) Proximite(RelntionshiplloTNlY Pcoject �retlnnds nre Piek List river iuiles from'IT1N. Pr�jecl �cnters ara Piek List acrial (s�raight) miles from TNN. Flo�v is liom: Pick List. Gstimnte appro�imate locmion of�vetlnnd as ���ithin the Pick Lisf tloodplain. (ii) Cl�eroicnl Chnrnctcristics: Charac[orize ���ctlnnd syslem (e.g., �vater color is clear, bro�vn, oil film on sud'ace; water quali[y; gcncral �vatershed eharncleristics; ete.). 8xpinin: . Identifj� specific pollutanls, ifkno�vn: . (iii) Biologic�l Characteristics. �Ve�lnnd supports (check nll thnt npply): ❑ Riparian buftec Charaeteristics (q�pe, average �vidth): . ❑ Vegetation q�pe/percent cover. Explain: . ❑ Habita[ for: ❑ f cderallp Lis(ed species. Bsplain tindings: . ❑ Fisli/spa�vn nreas. Bspinin findings: . ❑ Olher znvironmentally-scnsitive species. Esplain findings: ❑ AquatichvilAlife dirersiq-. Explain tindings: . 3. Chnrneteristics af nll weflnnds ndj�cent to the tributmy (iP nny) All �vetland(s) being considered in the cunmla�ive analysis: Piek List Appro�imately ( ) acres in tolal are being considcrzd in [he eunnda�ive analysis. Por cach ��°etlnnd, specify �he Collo�ring: Directly abuls? (1'/N) Size (in acresl Directiv abuts? (YN) Size (in acresl Summarize overnll biological, chemical nnd physicnl hinetions being performed: . C. SIGNIFICANTNG%USDETP•.R\IINA'fIOY A signific�nt nesus nnalysis will nssess the tlow chm�ncteristies and fimetions of the tributnry itself nnA the fimctions performed by �n,y wetlands adjneent to the tributnry to determine if they signifieantly nCfect the chemicnl, pliysicnl, nnd biologicnl integrity of n TN�V. Ror ench oP Hie Pollo�r•ing situntimis, n significant ne�us esists if the tributnry, in combiuntion ���ifh all of ifs ndjncent wetinnds, has more H�nn n spec�dntive or insubstantial eCfect on tiie chemicnl, plp�sicnl m�d/or biologicnl integrity o[ n'fNVV. Considerntions when evnlunting significnnt nezus inchide, but nre not limited to tl�e volume, duration, nnd frequency of the Ilow of wnter in the tributnrp and its pro�imity to a TNVV, nnd the Cunetions perPormed by the tributn�y nnd nll its ndjncent �veflnnds. It is no� nppropriate to determine significnnl nexus based solelr on any specific ihreshold of distnnce (e.g. behceen n tributary nnd its �dj�cent wetlnnd or behrcen a tributnry nnd tl�e TY\V). Similnrly, the Cnct nn ndjncent we�lnnd lies within or outside of a Ooodpinin is not solely determinntire of significmit nexus. Drnw connections behveen the feotures documented mid the ef(ects on the "fNVV, as identified in the Rnpmios Guidnnce mid discussed in tl�e Instructionnl Guidebook. f netors to consider include, for esnmple: • Does the tributaq•, in combinntion �vith iis adjacent wetlnnds (ifnny), hnve the capaciq� ro carry pollu�ants or Ilood waters to TNWs, or to reduee the nmount of pollutams or [lood �vnters renching a"1'N\V? . Does the tributaq�, in combinntion �vith its adacent �veUands (ifany), proridc hnbitnt and lifeeycle support Funetions for fish and otl�er species, such ns ficdine. nesting, spa�rning, or rearing young for spccies thnt arz present in Ihe'I`N1V? • Does Ihe tribwaq�, in combina�ion with its adl���ent �vetlands (if any), have the capaciq� �o transfer nutrients and orgnnie c�rbon �hal support do���nstrcmn foodwebs'? • Does (he tribuli�q�, in combination �vith its ndlace�t �vetlands (if any), have other relationships lo the physic�l, chemical, or biological inlagriq� oY thc TNN'? Note: the above list of considerntions is not inclusire and other fwietions observed m� Icno�vn to occm� should bc documenfed below: I. Significant nesus findings for non-RP�V tlinf has no adjacent wetlands nnd ilows directly m� indirectly into TN\Vs. Eapinin findings oCpresence or absenee ot significanl ne�us belo�v, based on the tributnry itself, [hen go [o See[ion IILD: . 2. Significant ne�us findings fm� non-RP�V and its ndjncent weHnnds, where the non-RP�V �o�rs direcUy or indirectly info '1'N\Vs. 8splain tinAings of przsence or absence of signifieant nesus belo�r, bnsed on the tributnry in combint+tion �cith all of its adacenl �vetlands, �hen go to Sec�ion III.D: . 3. Significant nexus findings for wetlnnds adjaeent to an RP�V but that do nol directly nbut the RP�V. F,xpinin findings of presence or absenee of significant ne�us belo�r, based on the Vibutnry in combinntion a�ith all of its ncljacent wetlands, then go to Section III.D: . D. DETERDIINATIONS O� JURISDICTIONAL �INDINGS. THE SUBJECT �VATCRSlNCTLANDS ARE (CHCCK ALL THAT APPLI'): I. TN�1's nnd Adjneent �Petlnnds. Check nll that apply and provide size estimates in revic�v nrca: ❑ TN\Vs: linenr feet widtli (Li), Or, acres. ❑ R�etlands adjacent to TT1Ns: ucres. 2. RP\9s thnt Oow directly or indirectly into TY\Vs. � Tributaries ot TNNs �vhcre tribuluries typically Ilow ycar-round nrc I��risdictional. Provide da�n mid n�tionala in�ica�ing tlmt h�ibutaq� is perenninl: Hooper Crez is sho�vn as n pcccnninl s�renm on the USGS map. ❑ Tribu[nries of'IN1V �vhere tributaries havc continuous Flow °seasonally" (e.g., (ypically three monlhs eacli year) are jurisdiclional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section [II.B. Provide rationale indicntin�, that tributnry Flows seasonally: . Provide es�imnles Por lunsdictimml �vn�ers in lhe revie�v area (check all �hnt apply): � 'fribu�nry �vaters: 200 lincnr feet 11-12 �cid�h (ft). ❑ Other non-���otland �r-aters: acres. Idznlil'y type(s) of �vatcrs: . 3. Non-RPWse that Oow directly or indirectl}• into TN�Vs. ❑ 1Vaterbody thn! is not n'IT]lV or an RPVV, but flo�vs directly or indirectty into a TNW, and it hns a signifie�nt ne�us wilh a TNN is jurisdiction�il. Data supporting this conclusion is provided ai Sec�ion IILC. Provide cstimntes for I����sdiclional waters �vithin �he review area (check all thal npply): ❑ 'I'ribulnry waters: linenr Feet width (d). ❑ Olher non-�vetlnnd ���aters: acrzs. Identif}� tqpe(s) of �saters: . 4. �Vetlnnds directly abutting nn RP\V thnt ilow directly or indirectly into TN�Vs. ❑VVetlnnds directly abul RPN nnd thus ara jurisdictionnl as adjaeent �vetlnnds. ❑ Netlands directly abutling an RP\V �eherz tributaries typicnlly Flo«� qenrvround. Provide data and rationale indicating tlmt tributnry is perennial in Scction III.D.2, nbove. Provide ra�ionale indicating that �rctlnnd is direc�ly nbutting an RPl1': . ❑VVetlands directly abutti��g nn RPAV ���here tribwaries typically tlo�v "sensonally." Provide da�a indicating that tributnry is seasonal in Sec�ion III.f3 nnd mtionale in Section III.D.2, nbove. Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directic abu[tine nn RP\V: . Providc acreage estimalzs for jurisdic[ionnl �vetlands in the revie�r area: nerzs. 5. �VcUnnds ndjncent to but not directly abutting mi RP\V thnt iloo� directly or indirectly into TNR's. ❑ Netlands that do not directly abut nn I2PAV, bw �vhen considcred in combinntion with the tributaq� to ���hich thcy nr<nAjacen� and with similarly situnted a�lacent ���e�lands, hnve n significant ne�us ���ith a T'NN arejucisidictional. Dntn suppor�ing tliis conclusion is provided al Section IILC. Provide acreage estimntes for I���isdictional ���ellands in the rzvie�v area: acres. 6. \Vetlnnds ndjacent to non-RPR's Ihn[ �ow direcHy m� indirectly into TN�Vs. ❑VVetlands adjncent ro such �vatecs, and hnve when considued in combination �vith the Iributary to �rhich tliey are adjacent and �vith similarly siluated ndjncent �vetlands, have a signific�nt nesus �aith a'PN1V arz juris�ictional. Da(a supporting (his conclusion is provided at Section I[I.C. Providc estimates Corjurisdictional wetlands in lhe rzvie�v area: nerzs. 7. Impomidments ofjurisdictionnl wntcrs.' As a gener�l rule, the impoundnrent of a I��risdictional tributaq� rzmnins jurisdictional. ❑ Demons�rate thnt impouodment �vas crentcd from "�vt�ter> of the [J.S.," o� ❑ Demons�rnte tli�t ���nter nreels the criteria for one of �he c. �egories presented above (1-G), or ❑ Demonstrnte �hat �vater is isola[ed �ri�h a nesus to conmierce (see G bclow). C. ISOLATED �INTERS'1'ATE OR INTRA-STATE� ��'ATERS, INCLUDING ISOLATED �1'CTLANDS, THE US�, DCGRADATION OR D�STRUCTIO� OF \VHICH COUI.D AF!'GCT INTERS"PATE CODtAtERCE, INCLUDIYC ANl' SUCH �VATERS (CHCCI<ALL'I'HATAPPLI'):10 ❑ �rhich arz or could be used by interslata o� forcign travelers for recreational or otlier purposes. ❑ from �vhich fish or shellfish are or could be �aken nnd sold in interstate or foreign commecce. ❑ which aro or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstatc commcme. ❑ In�erstn�e isolated �vaters. Bxplain: . ❑ O�her f:utors. Gsplain: . Identify wnter body nnd summnrize rntionnle supporting determinntion: "Scz I'oo�no�e d 3. ' To complctz �he analysis refer to �he Aey in Section III.D.6 of tlm Inslruclional GuideboaA. �" Prinr lo nsserling m� Jcclining C\\'a jw�isJiction bascJ solely on Ihis calegory, Corps Uistricls ��ill elecatc Ihe aclion �n Corps m�d GPA IIQ for rerie�r ronsistcnt ��ilh Ihr p�rocess describcd in thc Corps/EPA Jlemarnndmn RcgnrAing CII.1 Ae7 Jivisdiclian Pollou�iugRnpnnos. Provide estinmlzs forjurisdic[ionnl waters in the review area (check all thai apply): ❑ Tribu�aq� �vaters: linetv Ceet wid�h (ft). ❑ Olher non-wctlnnd �vaters: acres. Identit}� type(s) of �va�ers: . ❑ 1VetlanAs: ncres. P. NOY-dURISDICTIONAL «'AT�RS, INCLUUING \VETLANDS (CHECI( ALL THAT APPL]'): ❑ If po�enlial �vetlands �vere nssessed within �he review area, these arens did not mce� the criteria in �he 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delincntion Mnnual and/or nppropriate Regionnl Supplemcnts. ❑ Revie�r aren included isolated �valers �vith no subs�an�inl nesus [o interstale (or foreign) comnreme. ❑ Prior lo the Jan 2001 Suprcme Courl decision in "SII'dNCC," Ihe 2��iew area �vould have been regulated based so_ ���y, on the "Migrn[ory [3ird Rula" (n4BR). ❑ Naters do nol mee� �he "Significan� Ne�us" stnndard, �cherz such a finding is required forjurisdiclion. Explain: . ❑ Other. (esplain, ifnot covered above): , Provide acreage estimates for non-jurisdictionnl waters in the rovie�v �ren, �vherz �he sule poiential bnsis ofjurisdic[ioii is the \1BR factors (i.c., przsence of migratory birds, przsence ot endnngerzd species, use of ���ater lor irrigated agriculture), usin� besl professionnl judgment (check ell that npply): ❑ Non-���e�land ��°aters (i.e., rivers, strenms): linear I'eel wid�h (ft). ❑ Lakes/ponds: acres. ❑ Other non-�vetland waters: ncres. List type of aquntic resource: . ❑ AVeUands acres. Provide acreage estimntes for non-jurisdiction�l �vaters in thc rcvic�v area thn[ do not meet the "Significnnt Ne�us' stnndaed, �ehere such a linding is required forjucisdiction (check all that npply): ❑ Non-we�land «°aters (i.e., river., streams): linear Ceet, �ridlh (ft). ❑ Lakes/ponds acres. ❑ Other non-�cetlnnd waters: ncres. Lisl type of nqua[ie resource: . ❑ NeUnnds: acres. SCCTION IV: DATA SOURCES. A. SUPPORTIVG DATA. Dntn revicwed (or JD (ehecl< nll thn[ npply - checked items shnll be included in cnre file and, whcrc checked and rtques�ed, nppcopriately reCerence sourecs belo�v): � Maps, pinns, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the npplicnnUconsultanL . ❑ Dnta sheets prepared/submi�tcd by or on behalfof�he applic�nt/consultani. ❑ Oflice concurs �vi[h dnta sheels/delineation report. ❑ Office does not concur �vith da�n sheets/delineation rcport. ❑ Dn[n sheels prepared by [hc Corps: . ❑ Corps navigable �vatcrs' study: . ❑ U.S. Geologicnl Survey Hydrologic A[las: . ❑ USGS NIIU data. ❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit IiUC maps. ❑ U.S. Geological Survcy mnp(s). Cite scale �C qund name: . ❑ USDA Naturnl Resourees Conservalion Service Soil Su�vcy. Citntion: . ❑ Nationnl ���eUunds inventoq� mnp(s). Cile naine: . ❑ Stale/Local �vetland invcntory map(s): . ❑ f Ei\1A/FIRM maps: . ❑ 100-year Ploodplain F:levation is: (Nntional Geodzctic Vcrtical Dntum of 1929) � Photogrnphs: ❑ Azrial (Namc �@ Dnte): . or � Other (Nnme R Date): . ❑ Prcvious dztznnins�ion(s). �ile no. and date of response leller: . ❑ Applicable/supporting case la�r: . ❑ Applicnble/suppoRing scientit7c literature: . ❑ O�her infomiation (please speeify): . A. ADllITIONAL COAIAIENTS TO SUPPORT JD: � �. ... � r 1 1 North Carolina Department of Cultural State Historic Preservation Officc David L. S. Broo&, Admwstrator Michacl F. Eaeley, Governor Lisbeth C. Evnns, Secretary Je[Gey J. Cmw, Deputy Secretary O�ce of Archives end Hietory October 29, 2003 MEMORANDUM TO: Gxeg Thoxpc, Ph.D., Directox Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch NCDOT Division of Highways FROM: SUBJECT: David Bxook ' �� O� p ycin Y O� i 7..0 C,. J�,n R�C��'� �� �.� � �✓` Division of Historical Resources Repincement of Bxidge No. 24 on SR 1520 ovex I-Ioopex Crcek, B-4247, Polk County, ER03-09GG On Septembex 4, 2003, Saxali McBride, our �preservation speciaGst for txanspoxtation pxojects, met with the Nordi Caxolina Depaetme�t of Txanspoxtation (NCDO'I� stafE for � ineeting of d�e rrunds concexning die above project. We xepoxted on our available infoirnauon on lilstoric axchitectueal ai�d axchaeological surveys and resoueces along wid� our xecommendations. DOT provided project axca photogxapl�s and aexial pl�otographs at thc meeting. Based on oux xeview of tl�e photogxaphs and die infocmadon discussed at die meeting, we offer oux preliminaty cotnments xegarcling this pxoject. In terms of lustoxic arclutectuxal xesources, we �xe aw�e oE no lus[oxic structutes located within d�e aceas of potential effect. We xecomtne��d diat no histotic axchitect�al su�vey be conducted for dus project. Tl�ere aze no xecorded axchaeologicalsites widun d�e pcoposed projectaeea. Based on our present knowledge of die aeea, it is unlikely diat any archaeological xesouxces wluch may be eligible fox Gsting ui the Nadonal Register of Histocic Places will be affected by tl�e pxoject construcuon. We, thexefoxe, recotrunend that no axchaeological investigauon be conducted in connection widi dus pcojcct Having pxovided this information, we look foxa�acd to ceceipt of eid�ex a Categorical Exclusion ox Environmental Assessment �vlucli indicates how NCDOT addiessed o� corrunents. w�»v hpa.dcr.state.nc.us � Localtan NnilingAJdreee Tdephone/Fox ,1D�V INISTRATION i07 N. Olounl5i.. Ralcigh NC 4617 Mail Scrvicc Qmer, Ralcigh NC 27699-0617 (919) 733-q6J • 731�665) RESTOF2.ITION 515 N. �lount Si., Ralcigh NC 4617 Moil Scrvice CeNCr, Ralciyh NC 27699-0617 (919) 77J-6547 • 715-080I 5URVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Uloun� 5�.. Roleigh NC 4617 Mail tiervice Crnicr, Raleigh NC 27699-0617 (919) 7)b65J5 . 715-0801 ; �r� ` , ;� 1 �� ����;,; :��Jf North Carolina Depaxtment of Cultural Resources State Histocic Preservarion Offce Pcm� 0. S:.nJbcak, AJminls�nlor Alichaci 1�. I�slc�', Gorcrnor I.isMth C.licmu, ticcrcPary ]c(frey]. Cm�v, lleputy Scac[ary April 7, 200G M�MORANDUM TO: Greg TliocE�e, Ph.D., Dixector Pcoject Development and Envuonmental Analysis Branch NCDOT Division of Higltways FROD4: Peter Sandbeck `� �— �%-.�2�>r Pe.� �'c,; �;,, , /�;> ; � . , , ; � !' r �.�. � 1 �J;1� � OfGm o(�rchicc� and His[ory Uicisinn o( liis�oric:il llesourccs DaciJ HrtwA, Direc[or SUBJECT: Categorical Fxclusion, Bxidge 24 on SR 1520 ovec Hoopec Cieek, B-4241, Polk County, ER 03-09GG ,. - Thank }�ou Eor your lettec of March 7, 2006, tr;mstni[ting die Cntegoricnl Exclusion (CE) for tlie 16o��e pcoject. We beGeve die.CE �dequately addcesses oiu concerns for lustoriciesouices. Tlie abovc comments aie made pucsuant to Sectiqn 10G ofdie Nauon�l Historic Piesen�auon Act and d�e Advisoty Gouncil on Histocic Pieseivation's Regulations Foi Compliance with Secuon 106 codified at 36 CFR Pact 800. Thank you for yo� cooperauon and considerauon. If you have questions concerning d�e above conunent, ple�se contact Renee Gledlull-Eacley, environruee�tal ceview cootdinatoc, at 919/733-47G3. In all futw e couununicatiomconcerning this project, please cite tlie above-reEerenced uacking uumbei, cr. Macy Pope Furr,.NCDOT - Mntt Wilkecson, NCDOT . - Locatian Afailing Adtlrtss Telephone/Fax ADAIINISTRATION m7N.lAnunititnct,Il+IcighNt: 4617Abd1cn�in�(intcr,l2alcighNf:27(�U-0bl) �)19)]7}-07Gi/73}HGSS RESTORATION 515N.RInumVrc�qRnlciyhNC. . -0l17AIal4�.iccGnmqlialcignNf2iG7'JdFl7 CJI'J)7�iL59]/AS-0NJt SURVEI'RPLANNING 515N.IiloiintStr.at,lialcigh,NC 4GI7hIadScn'iccCcncer,ILlcighNf27CM4GI7 . (JI'))73}g545/71S4Rf11 Davis, Mark S From: Wilkerson, Matt T Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 10:13 AM To: Davis, Mark S; Furr, Maiy Pope Subject: RE: SHPO Forms for B-4241 - Replace Bridge No. 24 on SR 1520 (Landrum Road) Polk County Attachments: D00090413-09042013100804.pdf Hi Mark, I checked our file and HPO wrote that there was no need for historic architectwal or archaeological surveys in a letter dated 10/29/03. On 4/7/06 HPO said via letter that the CE adequately addressed their concerns for historic properties. You should he good to go from our end. Matt Wilkerson Archaeology Group Leader Hinnan Environment Section (919)707-6089 From: Davis, Mark 5 Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 11:02 AM To: Furr, Mary Pope; Wilkerson, Matt T Subject: SHPO Forms for B-4241 - Replace Bridge No. 24 on SR 1520 (Landrum Road) - Polk County Matt ancl Mary Pope, Could you check your database and see if the subject project has been screened for Cultural Resources. This is an old Bridge Management project that had a PCE completed for back in March 2006. The document says that no cultural resources reports were required. Do you have "no survey required forms" for this project? If so please forward copies to me. If not, I will go through the PA tracker route. If you have any questions, please advise. Thanks, Mark Mark S. Davis Division 14 Environmental Supervisor 253 Webster Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-2141 email: markdavis@ncdot.eov [mall correspondence to and from Ihls sender is' su6jecl lo ihe N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to Ihird paiiies. 1 n c � T O � � N � � � � U W O � � h � d` N O � A � U � � O V See Si.�e! 1-A Por Index of S/se/s See Sl.�ef I-B Po� ConvenNonal Symbols BEGIN TlP PROJECT No. B-424/ GRAPHIC SCALES 5� 25 � 5� �0� PLANS 50 25 0 50 100 PROFILE (HORIZONTAL) 10 5 0 10 20 PROFILE (VERTICAI) CPR��\NA S� 5��5N� DES(GN DATA ADT 2013 = 4,157 ADT 2036 = 6,330 DHV = 10% D = 60% T = 5% ' V = 45 MPH ' (TTST 2% + DUALS 3%) FUNCTIONAL = RURAL CLA55. LOCAL SU�REGIONAL TIER �'lI° �\°�"lE �l[{ I��(�1.R.�'�I �'.�11[$�lL.,�T� � ���Vl[5][�I'aY �1[' ]��][�lE���yA�'� POLK CO U1�TY LOCATION: REPLACE BRIDGE 24 OVER HOOPER CREEIC OIV SR 1520 (LANDRUM ROAD). TYPE OF WORK: GRADING, DRAINAGE, PAVING, A1VD STRUCTURE PROjECT LENGTH LENGTH ROADWAY TIP PROJECT NO. 8-4241 = 0.162 MI. LENGTH STRUCTURES TIP PROJECT NO. B-4241 = 0.003 MI. TOTAL LENGTH TIP PROJECT NO. B-4241 = 0.165 MI. Pre��ee �� rre rnnce w: DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS i000 s�.�n x�dgo o.., ao���an sc, z�c�o IdB SIA.iD3AD SP£C/FIGIIOSS RIGHT OP IVA3' UdTE:I B. DOUG TAYLOR PE FEBRUARY 75, 2011 assrn srarc ao.�nar nrsicx ccrosr�a LETT/�NC DATE: I STEVE KENDALL, PE AUGUST 20. 2013 Pxoiccr nrs�r,e aee�sr:a f/1'DRAULICS ENGINEER ROdDIl�7]' UESIGN Eh'G/�\'EEft R B-4241 � 18+75.00 � P.E. OD'ISION OF HlGHIVAPS sr.�r� oF xorsrH c.�aoctxn 0� ��� M :� `' �e �, i�. 4` I A*l �� t��+��� ___ _ _ IIY221551 PridnyApri1082005 W2dl_Iryd_brgryt