20071240 Ver 1_401 Application_20070707

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Mr. Ian McMillan
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-1650
9305-D Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
Office: 704-841-2841
Fax: [phone]
email: info C~habitatassessment.com
www.habitatassessment.com
Employee Owned
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Re: Town of Harrisburg NC Pump station Abandonment and Gravity Sewer Line Installation
Dear Mr. McMillan,
Attached please find the Pre Construction Notification for the Nationwide Permit #12 for the above noted
project, a copy of the 404 Permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers, a letter form the Town of
Harrisburg ensuring control of storm water and sediment during construction and a check for $200.00. I am
hopeful that you find this permit application in order. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to
contact me at 336.362.6776.
Impacts to Wetlands:
There are no wetlands within this ~ 0.510 acre project site; therefore no impacts to wetlands exist.
Impacts to Stream:
This project will cross Rocky River one time. At the time of this permit application it is unknown if boring
under the river is feasible therefore we wish to obtain the proper permits for open trenching to be on the
safe side. During construction a coffer dam will be installed and the flow will be piped through the coffer
dam to create a dry area for the actual construction to take place within. It is anticipated that construction
will take place within a 5 day period. All efforts will be taken to ensure construction takes place when
stream flow is at its lowest point. After construction the banks of the river will be returned to existing
topography, no greater than a 10 foot wide section of rip rap will be added to the banks as toe protection
and the banks will then be re-vegetated with native woody plant material. Depending upon the season at
time of completion either live stakes of native vegetation or bare root material will be utilized to stabilize the
disturbance.
Threatened and Endangered Species and Species of Concern.
A Threatened and Endangered species study was performed along the entire length of the project and no
species of concern were found.
HABITAT ANALYSIS ENDANGERED PLANT STUDIES STREAM RESTORATION WETLAND MITIGATION MONITORING

Historic or Archeological Sites:
A review of Historic Inventories of Cabarrus County reveals no historic resources located win the project
area.
A request has been made to the North Carolina Office of State Archeology, accompanied by a site map
requesting review to determine if archeologically significant sites are within the project easement. As this
project is in an existing sub division it is unlikely that a significant site(s) will be found. If a significant
archeological site is determined to be present within the permanent or construction easement the
appropriate steps will be taken to avoid that area.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this permit application please do not hesitate to contact
me on behalf of the Town of Harrisburg, NC.
Respectfully submitted,
Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program, Inc.
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Karri Cecil Blackmon
President and Environmental Scientist
cc: Todd Taylor, PE Town of Harrisburg, North Carolina
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May 8, 2407
Mr. Ian McMillian
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raliegh, NC
Subject: Permit No, WQ0031691
Harrisburg Sewer System Improvements
Town of Harrisburg
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McMillian:
The Town of Harrisburg commits provide proper sediment and erosion control measures
during the construction of this sanitary sewer extension project to protect the waters of
the State of North Carolina- These measures are provided in the plans by W.E. Cochran
& Sons and are in accordance with the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Planning
and Control Manual. The Town will oversee construction and insure that these measures
are applied.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at [phone]
Monday -Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Sincerely,
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Todd Taylor, P.E.
Town Engineer
Cc: Karri Cecil Blackmon, HARP, Inc.
Bill Cochran, W.E. Cochran & Son, Inc.
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ~ ,'
Action ID. SAW-2007-1958-313 County: Cabarrus USGS Quad: Harrisburg
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner /Authorized Agent: Town of Harrisburg, Attn: Todd Taylor
Address: 4100 Main Street, Suite 101
Harrisburg, NC 28075 n~ 1 a 4 d
Telephone No.: 704-455-5614
Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): Proposed replacement of an existing pum
station with 7001inear feet of new gravity sewer line crossing Rocky River off Meadows Road at Harrisburg.
Description of projects area and activity: Install a 12-inch diameter, subaqueous sewer line across Rockv River to
connect to the existing Rockv River Interceator. Temnorary cofferdams will be utilized to facilitate installation.
TemQOrarv impacts to perennial stream channel will tota140 feet.
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
^ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number:
Nationwide Permit Number: 12
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
conditions and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the
permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified,
suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or
modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of
the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the
activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are
under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the
activity is completed within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA),
prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management .
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal,
State or local approvals/permits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory
program, please contact Steven Lund at telephone [phone].
Corps Regulatory Official: Steven Lund ~,~ w' V Date: July 3, 2007
Expiration Date of Verification: July 3, 2009
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so,
please complete the attached customer Satisfaction Survey or visit http:;/www.saw.usace.army.miL'WETLANDS/index.html to
complete the survey online.
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Determination of Jurisdiction:
^ Based on preliminary information, there appear to be waters of the US including wetlands within the above described project area.
This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process
( Reference 33 CFR Part 331).
^ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this deternnation may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
X There are waters of the US and/or wetlands within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
^ The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference
jurisdictional determination issued .Action ID
Basis of Jurisdictional Determination: Rocky River is a aerennial tributary to the Yadkin River, a naviEable water.
Corps Regulatory Official: Steven Lund ~ ~ .~ Date July 3, 2007
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORMS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
Copy Furnished: Ms. Karri Blackman, Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program, Inc., 9305-D Monroe Road,
Charlotte, NC 28270
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ASSESSMENT
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PROGRAM, INc
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Mr. Steve Lund
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
9305-D Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
Office: 704-841-2841
Fax: [phone]
email: infoQhabitatassessment.com
www.habitatassessment.com
Employee Owned
May 16, 2007
Re: Town of Harrisburg NC Pump station Abandonment and Gravity Sewer Line Installation
Dear Mr, Lund,
Attached please find the Pre Construction Notification for the Nationwide Permit #12 for the above noted
project.
Impacts to Wetlands:
There are no wetlands within this - 0.510 acre project site, therefore no impacts to wetlands exist.
Impacts to Stream:
This project will cross Rocky River one time, At the time of this permit application it is unknown if boring
under the river is feasible therefore we wish to obtain the proper permits for open trenching to be on the
safe side. During construction a coffer dam will be installed and the flow will be piped through the coffer
dam to create a dry area for the actual construction to take place within. It is anticipated that construction
will take place within a 5 day period. All efforts will be taken to ensure construction takes place when
stream flow is at its lowest point. After construction the banks of the river will be returned to existing
topography, no greater than a 10 foot wide section of rip rap will be added to the banks as toe protection
and the banks will then be re-vegetated with native woody plant material. Depending upon the season at
time of completion either live stakes of native vegetation or bare root material will be utilized to stabilize the
disturbance.
Threatened and Endangered Species and Species of Concern
A Threatened and Endangered species study was performed along the entire length of the project and no
species of concern were found.
HABITAT ANALYSIS ENDANGERED PLANT STUDIES STREAM RESTORATION WETLAND MITIGATION MONITORING

Historic or Archeological Sites
A review of Historic Inventories of Cabarrus County reveals no historic resources located win the project
area.
A request has been made to the North Carolina Office of State Archeology, accompanied by a site map
requesting review to determine if archeologically significant sites are within the project easement. As this
project is in an existing sub division it is unlikely that a significant site(s) will be found. If a significant
archeological site is determined to be present within the permanent or construction easement the
appropriate steps will be taken to avoid that area.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this permit application please do not hesitate to contact
me on behalf of the design the Town of Harrisburg, NC.
Respectfully submitted,
Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program, Inc.
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Karri Cecil Blackmon
Environmental Scientist and Operations Manager
cc: Todd Taylor, PE Town of Harrisburg, North Carolina
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Office Gse Only:
Form Version March 0~
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!USAGE Action ID ~o. DW'Q No. ~~~'
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N, A".)
I. Processing
PAID
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or VCatershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated w"etland Permit from Dw'Q
® 401 V4'ater Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Vdater Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nw'P #12
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because wzitten 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: ^
~. 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 detail c h ~
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II. Applicant Information
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1. Ow~ner,!Applicant Information n~~y~ _ ~~,: t~ ~us~l.irY
Name: Todd Taylor P.E. w~tt.nti~~,~i~~T~r,
:Mailing Address: The Town of Harrisburg
4100 Main Street Suite 101
Harrisburg North Carolina 2807
Telephone Number: 704.4>j.~614 Fax Number: 704.4».1206
E-mail Address: ttavlor~a harrisburanc.org
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 liSGS Topographic Quad ~1ap and MRCS 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
liS ACE 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.
l . Name of project: Harrisbur; Sewer System Improvements Elimination of Pump Station
2. T.LP. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PN): N/
4. Location
County: Cabarrus County Nearest Town: Harrisburg, NC
Subdivision name (include phase'lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From the Town of
Harrisburg -East on Highway 49 to Roberta Road ~o left, to Rocky River Crossing, ao left
to The Meadows ~o right to end of road to dump station behind lot #360. Street address
6014 The i~'Ieadows, Harrisburg, NC
~. 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.)
One crossing:
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): Rocky River 3~d 20' 7" N 80d 39` 13" W
State Plane Coordinates (feet): X: 106920.24 Easting Y: ~811~2.37 Northing:
6. Property size (acres): 0.34 acres of permanent easement after construction and 0.~ 10 acres
during construction this includes the 10 foot construction easement.
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Yadkin-Pee-Dee via Rocky River
8. River Basin: Yadkin Pee-Dee
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http:;' h?o.enr.state.nc.us; admirL'maps..}
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Sub-division residential
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project
consists of abandoning, an existing_~ump station and replacing it with 700 linear feet of
rg avity~sewer line that will tie into existing ~4" V~'SACC Interceptor -Permit # V6'Q 0012798.
The new gravity sewer will cross Rocky River 3~d 20' 7" N 80d 39' 13" W' The pump station
and all eYistina infrastructure will be demolished and the area will be returned to grade, and
re-vegetated If at all possible the sewer line will be bored under Rocky River. If this
proves to be impossible then a coffer dam will be installed as a temporary crossing and to
allow the flow of the river to~ass through the coffer dam to allow the area of construction to
stay dry during construction Lion completion (estimated construction time ~ ~ days) the
banks will be repaired toe of slope will be protected with Rip Rap no greater than 10 feet
wide on each bank the toQo~raphv of the banks will be returned to preconstruction Grade.
Depending_upon the season in which construction is performed either live stakes or bare root
seedlings of silky willow and silky dogwood will be used to re-vegetated the_ banks in
addition to re-seeding The river bed will be restored prior to the coffer dam being removed.
The construction equipment that will be used is a backhoe excavator..
10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to remove
a pump station and replace its function with a gravity sewer that will tie into an existing ~4"
sewer line to serve The titeadows sub-division.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations andor permits have been requested andor obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. No jurisdictional determinations nor 404 or =101 permits have been
previously r~uested The on}final pump station permit # is V6'Q 0012798
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future~ermit request is anticipated for this project
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the Lnited 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
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listed separately in the tables below- (e.a., 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.
`~"etland 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: Impacts to surface waters will be
temporary one stream crossings will be by open cut utilizing a coffer dam and 24" pipe.
Construction time will be as brief as possible and all efforts to minimize impacts to the
streams will be emploved if boring under the stream is not possible.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
~. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.00
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. 1 o calculate acreage, mul ti Iv tengtn x wtatn, tnen atviae uv 4~,~b~.
~I Stream Impact

Number Stream Name ~, Type of Impact ~

~, (indicate on map) ~~ i ~ ~ Average j
Perennial or I ~
~, ~, Stream Width i
Intermittent.
~~ Before Impact '~, Impact
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Len~h i
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(linear feet) ~ Area of j

Impact ~
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(acres]
ii Crossing ~ 1 ~~ Rocky River i Open Cut ~ Perennial ; 80' '~~ 40' ~ 0.07;

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Located within Distance to ~ Area of '~,
Wetland [m act ~ T e of Wetland ~ ~ I
p ~ ~ ! 100-year ~ Nearest Impact I
Site dumber ~ Type of Impact I (e.g., forested, marsh, i Floodplain ~ Stream I (acres) '~

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) ~~ ~t0' I 0.03 ~
~. 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 , v ~ Type of ~4"aterbody :area of
tiame of Waterbody ~
!~ Site tiumber ~ i, Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ~ Impact
(indicate on map) ~ (if applicable) ~ ~ ocean. etc.) ~' nacres) '~
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~ No open water ~ ! ~~
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~~ impacts I I i I ____
I T'otai Open Water Impact (acres) I
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): ~ 0.073 I
Wetland Impact (acres): '~ 0 I
Open Water Impact (acres): ; 0
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~ Total Impact to Waters of the O.S. (acres) '~ 0
I Total Stream Impact (linear feet): '~ 80' !,
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®Lo
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
No impacts to isolated waters
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.): none
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): none
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: none
Size of watershed draining to pond: none Expected pond surface area: none
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and tilinimization)
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Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, Lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible- Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan w-as developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. At the time of this permit it is
not known if boring under the Rocky River is~ossible. If boring under the river is possible there
will be no impacts to the stream If boring is not possible one crossing which is unavoidable will
be necessary as the receiving ~4" sewer is on the opposite side of the stream there is no other
way- to con-nect the new gravity sewer to the existing interceptor The gravity sewer route chosen
is the shortest & most direct routes for connection to the existing sewer system. River impacts
durinz construction will be minimized to the fullest extent possible with sediment and erosion
control devices and a coffer dam Upon completion the banks of the Rocky River will be
returned to preconstruction topo~raphv protected with rip rap and the upper banks will be re-
vegetated with silky willow and silky dogwood trees.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 1~A NCAC 2H .000, 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.
tSACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and :Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 1 ~, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and,~or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for liSACE 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 DW`Q's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http:! h2o.enr.state.nc.usincwetlandsrstrmizide.html.
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 (acreaQe;'linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation),ya plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
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description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
We do not believe mitigation is required as impacts are Limited to 0.073 acres or 80 linear
feet of stream.
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
(919) 71~-0476 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/wrplindex.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet}: none
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): none
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): none
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): none
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres}: none
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal;`state;'local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA,~SEPA}`'
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEP~~,iSEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at (919) 733-083 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 SEP.a final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Suffers (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 Dw'Q
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 l~A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .029 (Tar-Pamlico), l~A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) l~A NCAC
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2B .020 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements). or other (please
identify )`.' Yes ^ Lo
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.
'~ * i Impact ', EZequired
', Zone lsouare feetl ~ Multiplier i ~titi~ation ~~
Total ~ ~
* Zone t extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank o[ channel; Zone_ extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
~. 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 l~A ~iCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DW'Q)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20°io, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. There is approximately 0.002 acres of
impervious area now and upon abandonment of and demolition of the pump station there will be
0 00 acres of impervious area All efforts including check dams, silt fence with minimum use of
r~ ra~will be utilized for surface water protection.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DW'Q)
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.
The gravity sewer line will be installed and the line plumed prior to the dismantling on the pump
station Once the new- system is fully functional the connection from the old pump station will
be made and the sewage from the pump station will be~umped through the new }avity sewer
line This sequencin; will allow for a smooth transition from old system to new system
lessening the possibility of accidental leakage After the connection is made the sewage flow
within the proposed gravity sewer will flow to an existing ~4" w'S ACC Interceptor for the Town
of Harrisburg. ____
X.III. Violations (required by DW'Q)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A CAC 2H .000) or any Buffer Rules'?
Yes^ '~o®
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Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ do
XI`r. 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 ^ Lo
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of V6'ater Quality policy posted on our website at
http: ih2o.enr.state.nc.us,'ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
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).
Applicant/Agent's Signature
Todd Taylor, P1~ Town Engineer
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Harrisburg Sewer System Improvements
www.ha bitatassessment.com
HABITAT Elimination of Pump Station
ASSESSMENT AND
RESTORATION Fo r
PROGRAM, INC. ~ Town of Harrisburg, NC
9305-D Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 29270
[phone], fax: [phone]

Location of sewer line crossing
Rocky River looking down stream
Location of sewer line crossing
Rocky River right bank looking at left
bank

HABITAT 9305-D Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
ASSESSMEI`IT AIVD Office: 704-841-2841
Fax: [phone]
RESTORATION email: [e-mail]
_ __ www.habitatassessment.com
PROGRAM, INC. ~--.-- - Employee Owned
Biological Assessment -Harrisburg Pump Station Project
Harrisburg, NC
The Town of Harrisburg proposes to abandon a pump station in the Rocky River
Crossing community on the east side of Roberta Rd. at the Rocky River. The pump
station is on the south bank of the river. The proposal is to extend a 12 in. gravity line
east along the floodplain of the river for approximately 620 l.f., crossing the river and
connecting to the existing Rocky River interceptor, on the north bank of the river. The
total of the project is 741 l.f.
The 620 l.f. section of the project is in an urban floodplain forest directly behind homes.
The existing interceptor is in an open field. Prior to the field work, the database of the
NC Natural Heritage Program for the Harrisburg USGS Quad was downloaded to provide
a basis for the field work, which was preformed on April 17, 2007 The printout is
attached to the end of this report. There are no communities of concern, except for a
Wading Bird site, which is not in this area. The list of species of concern is relatively
long, although the habitats for these species are not present, as will be noted below.
The forest is dominated by a mixture of hardwood species, including: American beech
(Fagus grandifolia) 28 in. diameter breast height (dbh), Water oak (Ouercus nigra) 24 in.
(dbh), Sweetgum (Liquidambar styrac~ua) 24 in. dbh, Shumard oak (Q. shumardii) 20
in. dbh, Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata) 14 in. dbh, American elm (Ulmus americana} 12 in.
dbh, and Southern Sugar maple (Ater floridanum) 11 in. dbh. The shrub layer consists
primarily of Wafer ash (Ptelea trifoliata} and seedlings of the Sugar maple. However,
included are Horse chestnut (Aesculus sylvatica), Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum),
American elm, Privet (Ligustrum sinense), Cane (Arundinaria gigantea), Japanese
honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).
Although some trees will be removed during the construction, the ROW was placed as
effectively as passible. There is one recommendation, regarding the largest Beech tree
(28 in. dbh) in the ROW. The plans call for impacting this tree, but a meeting in the field
allows for adjustment of a manhole placement about 10-12 ft. to the south to miss the
tree.
The NHP species list consists of two invertebrates: Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona
decorata), which is listed as historic in this quad. The Carolina creekshell (Villosa
vaughaniana) has been reported from Back Creek and Mallard Creek, but not from the
Rocky River. Two animals, Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) has been reported
from the northern part of this quad and the Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
prefers open fields with some trees, again not present in this project area. Two vascular
HABITAT ANALYSIS ENDANGERED PLANT STUDIES STREAM RESTORATION WETLAND MITIGATION MONITORING

plants, Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) and Georgia aster
(Symphyotrichum georgiarrum) are on the federal list. The habitat is not that of these
species, and no specimens were noted. The remaining vascular plants, 11 species, are
usually found in wetlands or open field habitats, which are not included within this
project area. One exception may be the Crested Coral-root orchid (Hexalectris spicata)
which blooms in late summer and would not be visible at this time.
There are no wetlands associated with the project, other than the river itself.
There are no recommendations regarding communities or species of concern for this
project.
J es F. Matthews, h.D.
resident

200?-04-1,
Element Occurrence Report
Ep [D i482~ Scientific Name ~~i(losa vaughaniana Principal EO EO V"umber 8
Summary
Nation US State NC
Common Yame Carolina Creekshell Global Rank G2 State Rank SZ
Federal Protection Status State Protection Status E ELCODE [~tB[V4'160
Locators/Directions
C~SGS Quad Yame County Name Watershed
Harrisburg Cabarrus (NC) 03040105 -Rocky. North Carolina,
Mecklenburg (NC)
Latitude 351832N Longitude 0804024W'
Site Yame
Survev Site
Directions Back Creek: Site A=at Secondary Road 1 l66 and downstream, Site B=at Secondary Road 1 l73 and upstream, and Site C=at
Secondary Road 2827 and upstream.
Survev Information
Basic EO Rank E - Verified extant (viability not assessed) EO Rank Date 1993-04-22
EO Rank Comment
EO Data SITE .4=1 SHELL FOUND IN 0.8 HOUR; SITE B=1 SHELL FOL~iD IN 0.7 HOUR; S[TE C=2 SHELLS FOUND [N 0.7
HOUR; .4LL FOUND ON Z2 APRIL 1993 fALDER~tiL~N 1994).
Surveyors
Survey Date (993-04-22
Data Sensitive Element N Comment
Monitoring Yeeds Comments
Research Yeeds Comments
Additional [nventory Yeeded N
Descriation
General Description
First Observation Date 1993-04-22
Comments
Min. Elevation feet 1tax. Elevation feet
EO Observed area acres
Rep Accuracy iVtedium Separation Comments
General Comments:
Ow n e rs h i o/P ro tectio n
Owner Name Owner Note
Owner Comments
:Management Comments
Additional Topics SUB EO LINKED TO PRINCIPAL EO *802
Last Observation Date 1993-04-22
Docu mentation/Version
Reference Code Citation
U94,-1LDOlNCL'S Alderman, J.~t. 6 June 1994. North Carolina Vl~'ildlife Rzsources Commission freshwater mussel data.
Specimen
Lead Responsibility USNCHP Version Date 2000-02-24 Transcription Date 1994-t I-l8
Version author KENNEY Transcribed By ~(JR

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~iC NHP Quad Search Results
New Search:
Returned Elements: 18 using HARRISBUR G
[Animal Assemblage 1] [Invertebrate Animal 2] [Vascular Plant 13] [Vertebrate Animal 2]
Maior
Scientific Name
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Common Name State

Status Federal

Status State

Rank Global

Rank
Quad -Status Ma° _

Habitat
Animal Colonial Wading Bird None None None S3 GNR Harrsburg-Current Urk
Assemblage Colony
Invertebrate Lasmigona deccrata Carolina Heelsplitter E E S? G' Harrisburg-Historic Lank
Animal
Invertebrate Villosa vaughaniana Carolina Creekshell E FSC S2 G2 Harrisburg-Current Link
Animal
Vascular anemone berlandieri Southern Anemone SR-P None S2 G4? Harrisburg-Historic Link
Plant
ular anemone caroliniana Prairie Anemone SR-P None S' G5 Harrisburg-Current _L.mc
Pla t
Vascular Baptisia minor var. Prairie Blue Wild T None S2 GST2 Harrisburg-Historic Link
Plant aberrans Indigo
Vascular Cardamine dissects Dissected Toothwort SR-P None S2 G47 Harrisburg-Historic Lirk
Plant
Vascular Carex baileyi Bailey's Sedge SR-P None S2 G4 Harrisburg-Historic Llnk
Plant
Vascular Carex projects Necklace Sedge SR-P None S1 GS Harrisburg-Historic Link
Plant
Vascular Cirsium carolinianum Carolina Thistle SR-P None S2 G5 Harrisburg-Historic Link
Plant
Vascular Croton monanthogynus Prairie-tea Croton SR-P None S1 GS Harrisburg-Historic Link
Plant
Vascular Helianthus schweinifzii Schweinitz's E E S3 G3 Harrisburg-Current Link
Plant Sunflower
Vascular Hexalectris spicata Crested Coralroot SR-P None S2 G5 Harrisburg-Current Link
Plant
Vascular Lotus helleri Carolina Birdfoot- SR-T FSC S3 G3 Harrisburg-Current Link
Plant trefoil
Vascular pseudognaphalium helleri Heller's Rabbit- SR-P None S3 G3G4 Harrisburg-Historic Link
Plant Tobacco
Vascular Symphyotrichum Georgia Aster (=Aster T C S2 G2G3 Harrisburg-Current Lirk.
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Plant georgianum georgianus)
Vertebrate Crotalus horridus Timber Rattlesnake SC None S3 G4 Harrisburg-Current Lirk
Animal
Vertebrate Lanius ludevicianus Loggerhead Shrike SC None S36,S3N G4 Harrsburg-Current Link
Animal
NC NHP database updated on: Thursday. March 1st, 2007.
Search performed on Thursday, 12 April 2007 @ 16.09:49 E DST
Explanation of Codes
http:,' 1 ~9.168.1.196inhp/quad.php 4- 12,2007