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Coi•ps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the followivg iufo:
1. Project Name: TIP No W-5214G — US64/SR1300 (Fires Creek Ra�d) Turn L�iie Project
2. Nauie of Properry OwnedApplicant: North Carolina Depai�tment of'I'ransportatio�i (NCDOT)
3. Name of Consultant/A�ent:
*Agenl authoriullion needs to be atlaclicd.
4. Related/Previous Action ID numUer(s):
Site Address: N/
5. Subdivision Name:
(. City: IIa��esville
7. Count}�: �Cla.y
8. L�t: 35.054126 N Long. _-83.892484 W (Decimal Degrees Please)
9. Quadrangle Name: Peaclitree (35083-AB-TF-024)
10. Waterway: UT to Sweehvater Creek (DWR Class: WS-IV)
1 L Watetshed: I Ii�vassee River (HCU: 06020002)
12. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 3
General Permit #
Jurisdictioual Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
The following information will be completed by Corps ofiice:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begiu Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:

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STA'CE OP NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTIv1ENT OF TRANSPORTATTON
M�rch 19, 2014
Ms. Lori Beck�vidi, NCDOT Regulatory Project M�n�ger
U.S. Army Corps of Eugiueers
151 Patton Avenne, Rooin 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
SuUject: Nationwide 3 Permit Application
1'IP Project No. W-5214G
US 64 aud SR 1300 (Fires Creek Ro�d) Turn L�ne
Clay County
State Project No. 45344.1.7
Dear Ms. Beckwitli:
ANTHONYJ.TATA
Secatr.�ki'
The North Carolina Departmeut of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposiug to eonstruct a turn lane
at the intersection of US 64 and SR 1300 (Fires Creek Road) near Hayesville. Tl�is proposal
eutails �videniug tlie e�isting roadway to include a middle turu lane 1nd paved shoulders. The
proposed improvements l�ave Ueen identitied as a necessary spot safet}� improvemeut project.
Fnnds liave been allocated for this project and NCDOT would like to perform these activities in
2014.
I am enclosiug a PCN application, Rap�nos Jurisdictional Determinatiai Form, SIIPO fomis,
plan sheets sho���ing the proposed work, photograpl�s, a marked county map aud USGS
topographic �n�p. The improvements �vill require lhe extension of aie existing cuh�ert under US
64.
Tl�i•catened aud �udaugered Spccies
The Nortl� Carolina Natural Heritage Database was checked for records of endaugered aud
tlu•e�tened species. The database lists 26 species for Clay Couury that are known from curreut
records aud have federal status. The bog turtle (Gl��j�tem��s muhlenbergii) is listed as tlueatened
due to sirnilarity of lppearance to the listed nortliern bog tiirtle. The sickle fin redl�orse
(itlosostomn s�. 2) is a candidate for listing. One specics, the green pitcher plant (Sm�rncerrin
oreoplaila) is listed as endangered. Additioilally, tlie b�ld eagle (Ilnlrnee�i�a� leircncepl7olas) is
luio�i�n ii•om Clay Coimty �ud has special protection under the Golden and B�ld Eagle Protection
Act.
Fourleentl� Division Otiice
Telephonc: [phone] 2>3 1l'ebster 2ond, Sylvn, �orth Carolina 28779 F��,e [phone]

US 64/SR 1300 — Cl�y Coiurty Page 2 M�rch 19, 2014
"I'here are no i•ecords for tln•eateued or endangered species withi�i a five mile cadius of tlie project.
There are records for the sickle t7n redhorse iu Brasstown Creek; however, there are no records
foi Fires Ci•eek.
The habitat at the project site l�as been signiticandy altered by US 64 and the intersection of SR
1300, a�•icnitural fields and siugle family resideuces. The dominate habitat is maintained
grassed fields.
This project is liinited in scope and wil] occnr on existiug NCDOT riglit of �vay. Habitat is
laeking for the listed species aud the bald eagle. For these reasoi�s and those ]isted aUove, we
recommend a"uo ei'fecY' deternunation for tln•catened aud eudangered species.
Tlvs project was revie�ved by NCDOT's Human Environment Unit in 2013 for potential efCects
to liistoric architecmre and archaeology. It was determiuec( that no survey was reqiiired for
archaeolobry. A survey �vas eoudueted foi• l�istorie architectui�e witl� a deteimination of no effect
i�i 2014 (see attached SHPO forms).
NCDOT best managemeut practices will be used to minimize aud control erosion and
sedimentation on this project. The caistruction foreman �vill review all erosion control measures
daily to ensare erosion and sedimentation are being controlled effectively. If the devices are not
functioning as iutendecl, they �vill be replTced iuunediatel}� with better devices.
Impacts to W�ters of tl�e United States
The u�uia�ued fiibutary to Sweetwater Creek (DWR Class: WS-IV) is small; however, it has a
well-detined cl�auuel and is shown ai tlie topographic map as a perennial stream. Tlie cl�aiwel
substrate of the stre�m to Ue effected is primarily composed of gravel, sand and silt. The
um�auied tributaty flows inro S�veeha�ater Creek approsimately 210 feet do�amstream of US 64.
S�veerivater Creek i�i turn flo�vs into tl�e Hiwassee River approximately 0.66 miles downslream
fi�oui tiie confluence with the umiamed tributaiS�. The Hiwassee River meets tlie definition of a
Traditional Navigable Water. For these ieasons, we believe that the unnamed tributa�y to
S�veetwater Creek is � Rel�tively Permanent Water and is under tlie jurisdiction of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. In order lo make the safety improvements to US 64, it will be necessa�y to
impact �vaters of the United States in the Hiwassee River Basiit (HUC 06020002). Specific�lly,
NCDOT is requestuig to estend the inlet end of one culvert The proposed 'unpacts are listed
below.
Site No. �xisting Cmiditim� Proposed Cm�ditiou Net Impacts
St�tiou
Site 1 65' x 60" CMP 85' s 60" CMP 20,
(Sta. 25+70) Includiug Conerete Junction Boa
Site lA Free Flowing Channel Lnpeivious Dike aud Flo�v 100'
(Sta. 25+70) Diversion
Total Permanent Streniu Impact for Culvert C�tensim� 20'
Total Temporai•y Stre�m Impact for Impeivious Dike aud P'low Diversiou 100'

US 64/SR 1300 — Clay County Page 3 March 19, 2014
Permits Requcsted
NCDOT is hereby reqt�esting anthorization under Section 404 of tl�e Clean Water Act to proceed
with the construction project oatlined above. By copy of this letter, I am asking Ms. M�rIT
Chambers, Western Region NCDOT Coorciinator, of the North Caroliva Wildlife Resources
Commissiai (NCWRC) to co�ument directly to you co�icerning the 404 N�tiouwide Permit
request.
In addition, I am asking Ms. Cliambers and Mr. Ben DeWit, Roadside Environmental Field
Operations �ngineer (NCDOT), to conuuent directly to me concerning tliis permit request.
If you have auy questions or need additional information, please contact me at [phone].
Your earlp review and consideralion will be greatly appreciated.
Sinccrely,
���;11,��
Mark S. Davis,
Division 14 Enviromnental Supervisor
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Amy Chapman, Division of Water Resources, DENR, Raleigh (Courtesy Copy)
Mt•. Keviu Blrnett, Division of Water Resoiii•ces, D�NR, Asheville (Courtesy Copy)
Mr. JTSOn Ma}�s, Biologist, U.S. Pish aud Wildlife Service, Aslieville
Ms. Marla Chambers, N�estern Region NCDOT Coordinator, NCWRC, Albemarle
Mr. Wesley Griudstaff, P.E., District Engineer, NCDOT, Andrews
Mr. Ben DeWil, EI, Roadside Enviromuent�l Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ projecl no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Coustruction Notification PCN Form
A. A > >lic�nt Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: � Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NW 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes � No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from lhe DWQ (check all that apply):
❑ 401 Water Qualily Cerlification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is lhis nolification solely for lhe record For ihe record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? Cerlificalion:
� Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes � No
1f. Is payment into a mitigalion bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No
of impacts? If so, atlach the acceplance lelter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1g. Is ihe project located in any of NC's twenly coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h ❑ Yes � No
below.
1 h. Is lhe project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concem (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: W-5214G - US 64 and SR 1300 (Fires Creek Road) Turn Lane Project
2b. County: Clay
2c. Nearesl municipalily / town: Hayesville
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state 45344.1.7
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 S. Davis, Division 14 Environmental Supervisor
applicable):
3d. Street address: 253 Webster Rd.
3e. Ciry, stale, zip: Sylva, NC 28779
3f. Telephone no.: 828-586-2141
3g. Fax no.: 828-586-4043
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name: N/A
4c. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
4d. Streetaddress: 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)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
5c. Streetaddress: N/A
5d. City, slate, zip: N/A
5e. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: N/A
5g. Email address: N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Properiy idenliflcalion no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.054126 N Longitude: -83.892484 W
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: N/A acres
2. Surtace Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, elc.) to UT to Sweetwater Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: DWR Class: WS-IV
2c. River basin: Hiwassee River (HUC 06020002)
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and lhe general land use in the vicinily of ihe project at the time of this
applicalion:
The land use at this site is existing NCDOT right of way along US 64 at the intersection of SR 1300 (Fires Creek Road).
Paslure, woociland, commercial and residential properly surrounds the project site. The general use in the area is
agricullural and single family residents.
3b. List lhe lotal estimated acreage of all existing weUands on the p�operty:
N/A
3a List the total estimated linear feet of all exisling slreams (intermiltenf and perennial) on the property:
N/A
3d. Explain the purpose of lhe proposed project: Spot Safety Improvemen[ Project. Construct a left turn lane at ihe
interseclion of US 64 and SR 1300 (Fires Creek Road) to improve safety for lhe traveling public.
3e. Describe lhe overall project in detail, including lhe lype of equipment to be used:
Erosion control measures will be installed. An impervious dike will be installed and the water will diverted through a
smaller pipe back into the exisling 60" pipe. The new extension will lhen be installed. The new extension will be
backfilled and compacted. The existing road will be widened and paved. Trackhoes, dump tnicks, paving equipment,
water pumps, diversion pipe, various hand tools will be used to accomplish the work.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdiclional welland or sUeam determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this properiy / � Yes � No ❑ Unk�own
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments: N/A
4b. If lhe Corps made the jurisdictional detennination, what type
of determination was made? ❑ P�eliminary ❑ Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: N/A
Name (if known): N/A Other: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinalions or State determinations and altach documentation.
N/A
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � yes � No ❑ Unknown
lhis project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according lo "help file" insUuctions.
N/A
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No
6b. If yes, explain.
N/A
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all thal apply):
❑ Wellands � Slreams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wellancl impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each welland 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
2g. Total wetland impacts N/A
2h. Comments: N/A
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, lhen complete lhis
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impacl Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream lenglh
Permanent (P) or intermiltent DWQ — non-404, widlh (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feel)
S1 � P❑ T P�Pe Extension UT to Sweetwater � PER � Corps 6 20'
and Junction Box Creek ❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P� T Flow Diversion UT to Sweetwater � PER � Corps 6 100'
Creek ❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P � T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
3h. Tot�l Stre�m �ud Tribut�ry Impacts 20'
Total Tempm•nry Sh•e�m Impncts for Imperrious Dike and �lo�v Diversion 100'
3i. Commenls:
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4. Open Water Irnpacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, esluaries, lributaries, sounds, lhe Atlantic 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 lype Area of impact (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
4f. Total open �r�tcr impncts 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.
Welland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number ofpond
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. Tot�l 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
Sk. Methad of construction: N/A
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, lhen complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigafion, lhen you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem orar T im act re uired?
B1 ❑ P❑ T N!A N/A � Nos N/A N/A
B2 ❑P�T ❑Yes
❑ No
63 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Totnl buffer impncts N/A N/A
6i. Comments: N/A
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The minimal amount of pipe is being installed in order to accommodate road widening for a lum lane.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction lechniques.
Appropriate BMP's according to the approved erosion and sedimentation control plan will be installed on the project prior to
lhe pipe installation. NPDES form will be filled out and monitored by contract. An impervious dike will be installed to carry lhe
stream around the work area to prevent sedimentation of downstream aquatic habitats. The discharge of lhe diversion will be
onto exisling rocky substrate below the existing culvert.
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 the State?
26. If yes, mitigatiou is required by (check all tl�nt �pply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigafion option will be used for this
projecl? ❑ Payment to in-lieu fee program
❑ Permit[ee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Miligation Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (altach receipt and lelter) Type N/A Quantiry N/A
3c. Comments: N/A
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval lelter froin in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream rnitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream miligation, stream temperalure: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d. Buffer miligation requesled (DWQ only): N/A square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4f. Non-riparian welland miligation requested: N/A acres
4g. Coastal (lidal) welland mitiyalion requested: N/A acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a perrnittee responsible mitigalion plan, provide a descriplion of lhe proposed miligation plan.
N/A
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6. Buffer Mitic�ation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer lhat requires ❑ Yes � No
buffer miligalion?
6b. If yes, then identify lhe square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer lhat reyuires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(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: N/A
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of miligation is proposed (e.g., payment to private miligation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
N/A
6h. Comments: N/A
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E. Stormwater Manayement and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the projecl include or is it adjacent to prolected riparian buffers identified � Yes � No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is lhe overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? � Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwaler Management Plan, explain why: N/A
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, lhen provide a brief, narrative description of lhe plan:
Project is covered by individual NPDES Permit No. NCS000250.
❑ Certi(ied Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwaler Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? N/A
❑ Phasell
3b. Which of the following locally-implemenled stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that 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 rarn Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following stale-irnplemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Olher:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan wilh proof of approval been
atlached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Sb. Have all of lhe 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or lhe � Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the 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 lhe document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of lhe NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments: N/A
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ 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 both of the above yuestions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will lhis project (based on past and reasonably anlicipated future impacts) result in � yes � No
addilional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a yualitative or quantilative cumulalive impact analysis in accordance with the
rnost recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This project involves the extension of a single pipe on one stream for the construction of a turn lane. No cumulative
iinpact would be expected from this construction activity.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Reyuirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ul�imate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated frorn
the proposed project, or available capacity of lhe subject facility.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Desiynated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes � No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked wi�h the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate lhe USFWS Field Offce you have contacted.
� Asheville
5d. What dala sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Crilical
Habitat?
NC Natural Heritage Program Database and onsite investigalion.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essenlial fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
6b. Whal data sources did you use lo determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
N/A - There are no marine or estuarine habitats in ihe Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Reyuirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area lhat lhe state, federal or tribal
govemments have designated as having historic or cullural preservation � Yes � No
status (e.g., Nalional Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What dala sources did you use to determine whe�her your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
The project is located within existing NCDOT right of way at a single stream crossing. The construction area has been
impacted previously by fhe road and scouring wifhin the stream channel.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes � No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Information System
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Division 14 Enviromnental Supervisor �/ ��,�� � ��� 3 � ,� �
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ApplicanUAgenPs Pfinted Name (AgenYs signature is valid only i( an authorizalion letter from Ihe
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APPROVCD JURiSDICTIONAL DGTBRI�IINATION I�OR�i
U.S. Arro)' Corps of Engineers
This form should be coinpleted by follo�ving �he instruGions providcd in Seclion 1V of �he.ID Forin Instruc�ional Guidebook.
SCCTION I: 13ACI<GROUND INrORbIATION
A. R�PORT C0117PLCTION DATE ROR APPROVCD JURISDIC7'IONAL D�TCRnllNATION (JD):
B. UISTRICT OrRIC�, rILC NA�IC, AND NUM6CR:
C. PROJECT LOCA'PION AND BACICGROUND INROR�IATION: US 6d Tuming Lane nt SR 1300, Fires Cr. Road
Stnte: NC County/parisli/borough: Cl��y Ciry: Haycsvillc
Center coordinates ol'site QaVlong in degree decimnl I'onnaQ: Lat. 35.OSd 12G° N, Long. -83.R92A84° N.
Universnl'fransverse �4ercntor:
i 7ome of nearesf waterboAy: UT [o S�cceNVnter Q'eek (DIVR Class: NS IV)
Name of nearest Traditimial Navigable \Yn�cr (IN\V) lnto �vhich the aquatic resoume Flows: I-liaassee River
Nnme of �vaHershed or Hydrologic Unit Code Q-IUC): I-li�vassee River (HUC 0G0200020GOOI0)
� Check if map/diagram ot rc�°ie�v aren nnd/or potential jurisdictionnl nrens is/nre n��t+ilable upon requcst.
❑ Cheek if other sites (e.g., offsite mitigalion si�es, disposnl sites, etc... ) nre associated �vith this netion nnd are recorded on n
diticrcnt JD form.
D. REVIE�V PERCORD7ED fOR SITE CV.ALUATION (CHCCIL ALL THAT APPLI'):
� Ol�ice (Desk) Detcrininntion. Dnte: Novein6er 2G, 2012
� Field Determinalion. Dnte(s): Sep�ember 2Q 2012
SECTION II: SUDI\IARI' O� �INDINGS
A. RHA SCCTION 10 D�TCRi\I INATION OP JURISDICTION.
There are no "norigable irn�ers q% tlie U.S." williin Rivers and Hnrbors Act (RI IA) I��risdiction (as de�ined by 33 CFR pnrt 329) in fhc
revic�v nren. �2equirerl�
❑VA'nters sublect �o Ihe ebh and [lo�ti° ot thc tide.
❑\\'n[ers �re presenUy used, or ha��e been used in [he pas�, or may lie susceptible for usc [o transpoit intersmlz or loreign commerce.
Esplain:
13. C\1'A SCCTION 404 DCTER\IINATION O� JURISDICTION.
There Are "�raiers oJihe U.S." �vithin Clenn \V�ter Ac� (CNA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFI2 part 328) in Ihe reaic�v nrza �ReguiredJ
1. \Vaters of the U.S.
n. Indiente presence of wnters of U.S. in revie�r nren (cl�eck nll thnt npplp): �
❑ T'NNs, including tcrri�orial sens
❑ R'etlands adjnccn[ to'INWs
� Relnlirely permanent �vaters� (RPNs) �hnt flo��� directly or indireclly into TNVVs
❑ Non-2PWs thai Ilo�v dimctly or indirectly into TNNs
❑ V1'etlands directly abutting RPNs thnt Flow directly or indirectly into'ITIVs
❑ lVetlands adjacent ro but not direclly abutting RPl1's thn� �o�v dircetly or indirecUy into TNNs
❑ R'ctlnnds ndl�cen[ to non-RPIVs Ihal �low dircctly or indirec[ly in�o "PN\Vs
❑ Impomidmenls of jurisdictional �sntcrs
❑ Isolaled (inters�ale or intrastate) wa[crs, including isolnted �vetl�nds
b. Idcntifp (estimnte) size of wnters of Hie U.S. in thc review m�en:
Non-�vetland �aaters: 30 linear 1'eeC 6���id[h (tt) nnd/or acres.
\YctlanAx ncres.
c Limits (boundnries) of jw�isdiction based on: $stablished b�• OIi�VM:
Elevallion uCestablished OHVVM (if kno�vn): .
2, Non-regulnted wntersAvetlnnds (cl�eck if applicnble):'
❑ Potenliallyjurisdictional wn�ers nnd/or ���etlands ��°era assessed �vi�hin the revie�v ame �nd detennined to bc no[jurisdictional.
8spinin:
' Do�es checked belo�v shnll be supporteA by compleling thc appropciafe sec�ions in Sec�ion III below.
' Por pnryoses of �his (omi, an RPW is deRneJ as a Iri6ulary Iha� is no� n TNR' and 16nt typically ilo�+s yeno-round or hns con�inuous �low at Ieasl "seasonnlly"
(e.g., �}7�ically 3 monlhs).
' Supporting documeNation is preseNeA in Seclion III.F.

SECTION IIL• C\VA ANALYSIS
A. TN\Vs ANU \VCTLANDS ADJACCNT TO'PN\Vs
Thc ngencies will asser[jurisdiction ovcr'I'N�Vs nnd wetinnds ndjncent to "fNR's. If the nquatic resource is a TN\V, camplctc
Section iII.A.I nnd Section III.D.I. only; if the nquntic resource is a�retland adjncent to n TN�V, eomplete Sections II I.A.1 and 2
nnd Section IILD.1.; otherwisq sce Section III.B below.
l. TNR'
Identify TNR�:
Summnrizc rntionale supporting determination:
2. �VeHand ndjncent to TNV1'
Summarize ralionale supporling conclusion that �cetland is "adjacent'�:
B. CHARAC7'ERISTICS Or TRIBUTARY (PHAT IS NOT A TMV) AND ITS ADJACI:N'I' �V�'PLANDS (Ir AN]'):
This section smumnrizes informntion regarding charnc[erisfics of the tributary nnd its ndjncent ���etinnds, if miy, nnd it helps
determine whether or not Uie st�ndards for jw�isdiction established under Rnpmios hnve been met.
The ngencies will nssert jurisdiction over nmi-navignble tributm�ies o(7'�\Vs wliere tlie tributaries ore "relntively permanent
waters° (RPR's), i.c. h�ibutnrics that t,ypicnlly ilow yesr-romid or hnve contimmus ilo�r nl lenst sensonnllp (c.g., h�pically 3
months). A wetlnnd that direeHy nbuts nn RP�V is also jw�isdietionnL If the nquntic resource is not n'PNV1', but has year-�round
(perenninl) ilow, sl<ip to Section III.D1. IPtlie nquatic resom�ce is n weUand directly nbutting n tribut�ry with perem�inl ilow,
sl<ip to Section IILD.d.
A wetlnnd tlmt is adjncent to but thnt docs nof direcfly nbirt nn RP�V requires n significnnt nexus evnluation. Cm�ps districts mid
CPA regions will include in the record niry� avnilnble infm�mntion tha[ documents the esistence of n significnnt ncsus behveen a
relatirely permnnent �ribufniy thnt is not perenninl (nnd its adjacent wetlonds if aip�) nnd n traAitionnl nnvigablc �vnter, eren
though n significnnt neaus finding is not required as m m�tter of Inw.
If the �rnterbod}a is not nn RP�V, or a�reHmid directly obutting an RPN, n JD will require ndditionnl dntn to determine iP ihe
wnte�body hns n significant ne�us with n TNVV. I( the tributnry hns adjncent wetlmids, the significant nesus ev�luation must
consider tl�e tributnry in combinntion wifh oll of its ndjncent wetlnnds. This significant ne�us evnluation thnt combines, Por
anslytic�l pw�poses, tlie tributnry and nll of its ndjncent wetlnnds is used �ehether fhe review nren identified in the JD request is
the lributnry, or its adjacent wetlands, or both. If the JD covers n h�ibuf�iy e•ith ndjncent wetlands, complete Section III.I3.1 for
the tributnry, Section II1.6.2 fm� nny onsite weHnnAs, mid Section II1.B.3 for nll wetlnnds adjneent to thnt Mibutnry, both onsite
nnd offsile. The deferminafion whether n significant nesus exisis is determined in Section III.0 below.
L Charac[erisfics of non-TN�Vs thnt flow directly or indirectly into'I1��1'
(i) General Area Conditions:
1Valershedsize: Picl<List
Urainage area: Picic List
Average annual r�infnll: inches
Avcr�ge annual sno�clall: inehes
(ii) Physicnl Chnrnctcristics:
(a) Rcln[ionship �vilh 'I'N�V:
❑'I'ributary Oows directly into'I'N1V.
❑ Tributaq� �lo�vs through Pick List tributaries beforz entering'I'N\V.
Projac� ��°aters are Pick Lis« ri�°er milcs Gom'I'N\\'.
Prqjec� �vaters are Pick Lisf river miles fran RPN.
Prolecl �vafers are Pick List nerinl (straight) miles from 7TJ\\'.
Prolec� �vaters are Pick I,isf aerial (slraight) miles from RP�V.
Project ���aters cross or serre as s�ate boundnries. F,xpinin:
Identify ilo�v route �o TNN`:
'fributt�q� slream order, if kno�vn:
' Notz �hal ihe Inslruclionnl Guidebookcontnins additional inComiation agnrding scales, dilches, �cache>, and erosional Iealures genemlly and in �he arid
\\'es�.
` Flo�v routz can be described by iJentiCyine, e.g., Iribu�aq� a, �c6ich flo�ce thmu�h the revie�r area, �o Ilow into ��ibu�ary b, which then tlows in�o'PN\V.

(b) Genernl Tribu�arv Chanicterislics (chcck all that npplyl:
Tributnry is: ❑ Natural
❑ Artiticial (mnn-inade). Hsplain:
❑ A4anipidatcd (man-allered). Explain:
Tributary propertics �vilh respecl lu top ol bnnk (estimn�c):
Averagz �vidlh: feet
Arerage depth: feet
Average side slopes: Pick List.
Prinmp� tribu[nry substrata composi�ion (check nll that npply):
❑ Silts ❑ Snnds ❑ Concrc�e
❑ Cobbles ❑ Grnval ❑ Muck
❑ Bedrock ❑ Vege�alion. Typc/%cover:
❑ Othec 8xplain: .
Tributnq� condi�ionlstt�bility [c.g., highly eroding. slougJiing banl:s]. Esplain:
Presence of run/rillle/pool complexes. Esplain: .
Tributnry geometry: Pick List
'I'ribulnq� gradient (approximnle average slope): %o
(c) Plo�v:
Tributnq� provides for: Pick List
Fstimate average number of Flo�v erents in reviaa• nrcn/ycnr. Piek List
Dcscribc Flo�v regime: .
O�her information on durntion nnd volume: .
Surface �loa� is: Pick Lisf. Charxteristics:
Subsurfnce (low: Pick Lisf. Haplain findings:
❑ Dye (o� olher) test performed: .
Tri6Wnq• has (check all thn[ apply):
❑ Bed and banks
❑ OI INTdb (check all indicatois Ihxl :ippl}�):
❑ clee�r, na�ural line impressed on tlie bank
❑ changcs in �he character ol soil
❑ shelving
❑ vege�a�iom m�ited do�rq bent, or abscnt
❑ leaf liticr disturbed or ���ashed a�cay
❑ scAiment deposiiion
❑ �vater staining
❑ othcr(list):
❑DiscontinuousOHVA'�i.' E�plain:
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the presenec of littzr and debris
destruction oFterrestrial vegela�ion
the przsence of �crack linc
scdimcnt sorting
scour
multiple obse�ved or pradicicd flo�v events
abrupt changc in plant communiq,
If factors o[hcr thnn �he OHIVM a�ere uscd to determine In�ernl exleni of C11'A jurisdic�ion (check nll Ihnt npply):
❑ High Tide I,ine indicated by: ❑ Menn I ligh \Veler Mark indicated by:
❑ oil or scum linc nlong shore oblzc�s ❑ suraey �o availnblc dnhun;
❑ f ne shall or debris deposits (loreshoro) ❑ physicnl mnrkings;
❑ ph}�sicnl mnrkings/characteristics ❑ vegetation lines/changes in regeta�ion [ypes.
❑ �id�l gnuges
❑ otherQist):
(iii) Chemicnl Chm��cteristics:
Chnracterize tribWap� (e.g., �vater color is clear, diseolored, oily film; water quality; gene�al watershed eharacteristies, e[c.).
Explain: .
Idcn[ih� specific pullutan�s, if kno���n: .
`A na�ural or man-inadz Aiscontinuiq' m Ihe OH\\'NI dozs not necessaril}'saverjurisJiclion (z.g., �rherz the strsam �einporarily �lo��s undere�ound, or �eherz
tl�e OHR'�I hns been rzmoved by devclopment or ngriculluml practices). 1VI�ere (here is n breaA in �he OHN\I ihal is unrclated m Oic walerbody's �o�c
regime (eg., Flow over a�ocA oulerop or through a culvrrt), �he neencies �cill IooA for indicnton of t1ow above nnd belo�r �he brenA.
'Ibid.

(iv) Biological Chnrncteristics. Clmnnel supports (checic nll thnt npply):
❑ Ripnrinn corridoc Chnrnctzristics (tcpe, naer�ge �cidth): .
❑ Nelland fringe. Charncteristics: .
❑ liabitat for:
❑ Federnlly Lis�ed species. F,�plain findings: .
❑ �isl�/spa�vn areas. Explain findings: .
❑ Othcr euvironmen�ally-sensitive spccics. 8splain lindings:
❑ AquaticAvildlil'e diversity. Explain tindings: .
2. Chnraeteristies of wetlands ndjacent to non-TNR'that ilow direcfly or indirectly into TNW
(i) Physicnl Chnrnc[eristics:
(a) General AVetland Characteristics:
Properties:
VVeUnnd siza: acras
VVetland type. Explain: .
\Ve�land qualiq�. E�pinin: .
Prqiect �vetlamds cross or serve as stnte boundaries. Hxpinin:
(b) General �lo�v Relntionship ���ith Non-'ITR':
Plow is: Pick Lisf. Gxplain: .
Surface Oow is: Pick List
Charac(erislics:
Subsurface �o�v: Pick Lisf. Explain findings:
❑ Dye (or otlier) tesl perfomied: .
(c) �A'cUnnd Adincencv Dctcrmination with Non-TNN:
❑ DirtcUy nbutting
❑ Not directly abutting
❑ Discrete �t•etland hydrologic conncc[ion. Gsplain:
❑ F,cological connection. N.xplain: .
❑ Separated by bern�/barrier. Esplain: .
(d) Prosimitv (Reln�ionshipl to'IN1V
Project ���etlands are Pick List river miles from TNVV.
Projcct wa�crs are Pick List acrial (straight) milcs LYom TNN.
Flo�c is from: Pick List.
Estimnte appro�imate location ol �vetland as wilhin the Pick List floodplain.
(ii) Chemical Chm�ac[eristics:
Charac�erize �vetland system (e.g., �vater color is clear, bro�cn, oil fihn on surfnec; water quality; gene�al watershed
chnrac�eristics; etcJ. Gxpl�in: .
Identify specific pollutnnts, if known: .
(iii) Biologicnl Chnrnctcristics. \Vetlnnd suppm�ts (chccic nll thnt npply):
❑ Riparinn buffcc Charactcristics (tqpe, aver�gc �ridth): .
❑ Vegetntion h°pe/pereent covec 8�pinin: .
❑ Habimt for:
❑ Pedecally Listed species. Explain �indings: .
❑ Fish/sp��vn aaas. Explain findings: .
❑ Other environmcntally-sensitive speeies. Espinin findings:
❑ Aqua�iehaildlife diversity. F.splein findings: .
3. Chnracteristics of nll weUnnds ndjacent fo the tributnry (i(nny)
All �vctlnnd(s) bcing considcrod in the cumulntivc analysis: Pid< List
Appro�imf�tely ( ) neres in [o�nl are being considerzd in the cunmlative nnalysis.

Cor each �cetland; specify Ihe lollo�ving:
Directiv �buts? (YM) Size (in acres) Directiv abuts? (YMl Size (in ncresl
Summarize overall biologicnl, chemical and phpsical Yunctions being perforined: .
C. SIGNIFICAVT NEXUS DETER\fInATION
A signifcmrt nesus �nnlpsis ���ill nssess the ilow chnrne[erisfics mid fimctions of ihe tributnry itself nnd the (unetimis perPormed
by nny wetlands ndjncent to tlic tributnry to determine if H�ey significnntly n(fect tiie chemicnl, physical, and biological integrit,y
oPn TMV. �m� ench of thc Pollowing situntions, a significant nexus ecists iPthc tribufnry, in combination �vitl� all of its ndj�cent
wetlnnds, has more than n speculative or insubstantinl effeet on the chemical, physicnl nnd/m� biologicnl integrih� of a TYVA'.
Considerntions �rhen evoluating signifiennt ne�us inchide, but nre not limited to the volume, durntion, nnA O�equency of the tlow
of wnter in ihe iributnry anA its pro�imity to n TNVV, nnd the fimctimis performed by the tributaiy aud nll its ndjncent
weHnnds. It is not npp�roprinte ta determine significant nesus bnsed salely an nny speeific threshold of distnnce (e.g. behveen n
h�ibutary nnd its adjncent wetlnnd m� behveen n tributnry nnd the� TNVV). Similarip, ihe fnct nn ndjaeent wetland lies within or
outside of n iloodpinin is not solely determinntive oPsignificnnt ne�us.
Drmr connections behveen ihe Centures docmnented nnd the e(fects on llie TYR', ns identified in the Rnpniios Guidnnce mid
discussed in the Instrucfionnl Guidebool<. P�efors to consider include, for exnmplc
• Does ihe tribulaq�, in combinaiiou �vith its adjaeent �vetlands (il nny), ha��e tl�e capacitti• to carry pollutants or Flood �ratecs lo
T1VNs, or to rzduce Ihe amount o(pollumNS or tlood �vn�crs rcaching a TNN?
• Does Uie tribulmy, in combini�tion �rith its adjacent �vetlands (if any), provide hnbitnt �nd lifecycic support functions Por fish and
o�her species, such as feeding, nestine. spa�vning, or rearing young for species Oint are present in the TNN?
• Does �he tribWnry, in combination �rith i�s ndlacent �vetlands (if anc), hnve Ihe capncity to transier nutrients and organic carbon that
support do���nstrzam food�cebs?
• Docs Ihc �ribut�q�, in combinntion �vith its nci,lncent wetlands (if nny), havc other rala�ionships lo tha pliysicnl, chemical, or
biological integrity oCtlie "I'NR�?
Notr. the nbove list of considerntions is not inclusive nnd oN�er (unetions obscrved or luiown fo accw� sl�ould be documented
belon':
I. Significnnt nesus findings for non-RPN tLnt hns no ndjncent wetlnnds nnd flon�s directly or indirectly into'PMVs. E�plain
findings of przsence or absence of significnnl nesus belo�c, based on Ihe tribut�q� itself, [hen go to Section III.D: .
2. Siguificnnt nesus findings (a� non-RP\1' and its adjacent wetl�nds, where tlie non-RP�P Oows directiy or indirectly into
TNR's. Explain findings of presence or absence of sigiificant nesus belo�s. based on the tributary in combination a�i�h all oCils
adl���enl �vetlands; �hen go lo Section IILD: .
3. Significant ne�us findings Por wetlnnds ndjncent to nn RP15' but thnt do not direcfly nbut ihe RPR'. Esplain Findings of
presence or absence oCsignificant nesus belo�v, based on the tributaq� in combination �ri�h all of its adleccn� �ve�lands, then go m
Section III.D: .
D. DETERDIINATIONS OP JURISDICTIONAL �INDINGS. THC SUUJCCT �VATERSAVETLANUS ARE (CHF.CIC ALL
THAT APPLY):
1. TN�Vs nnd Adjncent �Vetlnnds. Check nll that apply and provide size estimatcs in ra��icw arca:
❑'f�\Vs: linear feet �cidth (ft), Or, acres.
❑ �VeUands adln�enl to "fN\Vs eicres.
2. RP�1's that ilow directly or indirectl,y into TNNs.
�'I'ributaries of'IN\Vs �vhere �ributaries typically Ilow yearround nre lurisdiction�l. Provide dnla and ralionale indicating that
Iribu���q� is perenniaC'fhe s�ream is shoan on the USGS lopographic mnp as a blue lined strenm (perennial).
❑ Tributaries oC"I�VV �vhere Iributaries havc continuous flo�r "seasonally" (e.g., typically three months each ycar) are,
ji�risdic[ionnl. Dat1 supponing tliis eonclusion is provided nt Seetion ]II.II. Provide rationale indicating tha� �ributary flows
sensonally: .

Provide estima�es for I��risdictionnl �vaters in (he revie�v aren (eheck all that apply):
� TribWary �raters: 30 linear Ceet 6�vidth (ft).
❑ Other non-���e�lnnd waters: acres.
Idcntif}� �ype(s) of �vaters: .
3. Non-RPR'se thnt �ow directly or indirectly into TN�Vs.
❑ 1Vnterbody thnt is no� a 7NlA' or an RPW, but tloas directly or indirectly into a TNW, and it has a signi'cant nesus n�ith a
TNR' is jurisdictionnl. Da�n supporting this conclusion is provided at Section IILC.
Provide es�ima�es for jurisdie�ionnl �vn[ers �vi[hin �he re��ic�c area (check all that apply):
❑ Tributaq� ���aler,: linenr feet �sid�h (ft).
❑ Othcr non-�vetland waters: t�cres.
Identit}� type(s) o( �vaters: .
4. R'etlnnds directl}' nbutting nn RP�Y thnt ilo�v directly or indirecfly into T\�\'s.
❑ R'ctlands dirzctly abut RP1V nnd �hus �re jurisdic�ionnl ns adjnccnl �retlands.
❑\\'e�lands directly nbutling an RP�V where iributnrics q�pically ilo�v yearvround. Proride data and rationale
indicnting �hat tribwaq� is perennial in Section IIID2, above. Provide rationale indicating that ���etland is
directly nbutting nn RPW: .
❑ lVe�lands directly a6Wting �n RP\\' �vhere tributaries typically flo�v "seasonally." Provide da(i� indie�ting that tributaq� is
sensonal in Section IILB ond rationtile in Section III.D.2, above. Provide rnlionale indiea�ing tliat oretland is directlq
nbu[ting nn RPR4 .
Provide acreage estimn�es for jurisdictionnl ���e�lnnds in the review area: ncrzs.
5. Wetlnnds ndjncent to but not directly abutting on RPR' tlint Ilo��� directly m� indirectly into TNR's.
❑\Vetlands that do not directly nbut nn RPVV, but �shen considered in combination �eith thc tributaq� to �vhich they are ndjacent
and with similndy siumted adjacen� �ve�lands, ha��e a significim� nexus wi�h a TNVV are I��risidictionnl. Data supporting Ihis
wnclusion is provided �t Seetion III.C.
Provide acrcngc es�inmtes Cor jurisdic�ional o'etlands in �he review �re�: acres.
G. �Vetlnnds ndjocent to non-RP�Vs th�t flow directly m� indirecHy into 7 i�\\'s.
❑ WeUands lcijncent to such �vaters, and have �rhen considered in combinntion �vith Ihe tributaq� to �vhieh thcy are adjacenl and
�vi�h similarly siiu;ated acljncent �veUands, hnve n signifiem�[ nexus ���ilh a TN\V nre jurisdie�ional. Daia supporting Ihis
conclusion is provided al Sectiai IILC.
ProriAe estimales for jurisdictional �vetlands in [he revie«� nrea: acres.
7. Impow�dments ofjm�isdictionnl wntcrs.'
As a ganernl rule, the impow�dment of n I��risdictionnl tributnry remninsjwisdic�ional.
❑ Demonstr�tc �hnt impoundment was created Gom `�vaters of �he U.S.," or
❑ Demonstrnte thnt ���ater ineels Ihe criteria for one of Ihe ca�egories prescn�ed above ( I-6), or
❑ Demonsirnte thnt wa�er is isolated �vi�h n neaus to commecce (see E belo�v).
E. ISOLATED �W7'�RSTATC OR INTR�.-STATCJ �VATERS, INCLODING ISOLATED W�TLANllS, TH6 USE,
DEGRADATION OR DES'I'I2UCT10� O� \VHICH COULD APPGCT INTERS'fATE CO\In1E2CE, INCLUDING ANl'
SUCH �1'ATERS (C}ICCK ALL THAT APPLI'):10
❑�vhich nrz or wuld bc used by interstatz or forei�n travelers for retrentionnl o� other purposes.
❑ from �rhich fish or shellfish nre or wuld be laken and sold in interst�te or foreign commerce.
❑�vliicli are or could be used for industrinl purposes bp industries in in�erstate commeroe.
❑ Interstate isola(ed ���aters. E�plain: .
❑ Other fncrors. Cxplain: .
IdentiPy water body nnd sunnnnrize rntionnle supporting determination:
"See Poohiote # 3.
' To compicte the mial��sis re(er to �he key in Section III.D.6 of the Inslnic�ionnl Guidebook.
10 Prior lo asserling m� deelining C\\?1 jurisdiclion basrd solelc mi �his c�legory, Corps Dislricts �vill elrrale Ihe aclion fn Coips nnd �PA IfQ fm�
rerir�s consisfrnl ���ilh Ihe proress drscribed in �he Corps/F.PA J/emorm�d�ru� RegnrAin� CIl:1 Acl J��risdiclion Follmring Rnprmns.

Provide estimates forjurisdictionnl �vn[crs in the revie�r aren (check all ihat apply):
❑ 'I'ributery ���nrers: lii�efir feet �vidlh (ft).
❑ Olher non-�vetland �vaters: acres.
Identif}� q•pe(s) of �vatecs: .
❑ \Vetlands: acres.
r. NON-JURISDICTIONAL R'ATERS, IYCLUDING R'CTLANDS (CHCCI< ALL THAT APPLI'):
❑ If potentinl wetlnnds ��°ere nssessed ��°ithin �he revie�v arzn, these nrens did not mce� the criteria in Ihe 1987 Corps of Engineers
VVeUand Delineatiun Manual and/or nppropriate Regional Suppleinents.
p Revie�v are.i included isolated �eateis �vilh no substan�ial ne�us to inlerslale (or foreign) commerce.
❑ Prior to the Jan 200I Supreme Court decision in "Sll'�lA'CC," the reriew area would have been regulntcd based solelr on Ihc
"nligra�orv Bird Rule" (bBR).
�R'a�crs do not mcct �hc °Significant Ne�us" standa�d. �vhcre such a finding is requi�ed Cor ju�isdic�ion. F,upinin: .
Other: (e�plein, if not covered above):
Provide acreage eslimates for nun-lurisdiclional �vaters in Ihe revie�c nre2, �vherz [he sole potentinl basis of I��risdiction is the b(E32
lac�ors (i.e., presence oi migratory birds, presence of cndangcrcd species, use of o�ater for irrigated agricul[ure), using best professional
judgmcn� (chcck nll Ihnt apply):
❑ Non-�ceUand �eaters' (i.e., rivers, strtnms): linear Ceef �eid�h (ft).
❑ Lakec/ponds: �crts.
❑ Other non-�ve�land �va�ers: acres. List type of nquatic resource: .
❑ Nctlands: ncres.
Provide acreage es�imates for nun jurisdiclional u�ate�s in lhe revie�c area Ihat do not mec� the `Signiticant Nexus" standard, where such
a tlnding is rcquired for jurisdiclion (check all thn� npply):
❑ Non-wetlnnd o•aters (i.e., rivers, s�renms): linear feet, �5°idth (ft).
❑ Lakes/ponAs: acres.
❑ Other non-�cetland �valers: acres. List q�pc of nqua�ic resource: .
❑ \Vetlnnds: ncres.
SECTION IV: DATA SOURCCS.
A. SUPPORTIYC DATA. Datn reriewed fm� JD (check nll thnt npply - diecked items shall be included in case tilc nnd, where checked
and requested, approprin�ely rzference sources beloa�):
� Maps, plems, plo�s or plat submitted by or on behal(of �he applicanUconsultanC .
❑ Daln sheets preparzd/submitted by or on behnit ot the applicanVconsultant.
❑ Oftice concurs �vitli d�tn shcc�s/deline�tion report.
❑ OClice does not concur �vitli da�t� sheets/delineation repori.
❑ Data shcc�s prcparcd by (he Corps: .
❑ Corps navigablc ���n�crs' stady: .
❑ U.S. Geologicnl Survey I lydrologic Atlas: .
❑ USGS NHD da�a.
❑ USGS 8 nnd I2 digit HUC m�ps.
� U.S Gcological Survcy mnp(s). Cile scalc �@ qund name: 124,000; Peachtme.
❑ USUA Nalural Resources Conservntion Service Soil Survey. Cita�ion: .
❑ National ���etlands inventory map(s). Cite name: .
❑ S�ntc/Locnl �rctland inacn�ory map(s): .
❑ PEMA/PIRI�4 maps: .
❑ 100-yenr Floodpinin F.levntion is: (Nalional Geotlectic Verticnl Dalmn of 1929)
� Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name �@ Date): .
or � Olher (Nmne R Datc):Culvert site Septcmber 20, 2012.
❑ Previous determination(s). Pile no. nnd dnte oY response Icttcr: .
❑ Applicable/suppor�ingcaselmv: .
❑ Applicnble/supporting scienlific literalure: .
❑ Other int'onnalion (please specify): .
6. ADDITIONALCO\I\1EN'I'S'I'OSUPPOR7'.ID:

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13-10-0013 ���������j
HISTORIC ARCHICTPCTURC AND LANDSCAP�S
NO HISTORIC PROP�RTI�S PR�S�NT OR AFF'EC1'�D FORM P�1AIr 1�J 701+
This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this prqj������,
is not valid for Archaeological Resources, You must consult separately wi � �4�1���� ��
Archaeology Group.
45344.1.7
Pro%ecf Descriulioi�:
PROJECT INTORMATION
Cornify: Clay
Docruuent MCC
ITruiding:
Yes n No Pern:it
State
NWP 3; 401 WQC
Install auxiliary turn lanes at thc iutersection of US 64 and SR 1300 (Pires Creek Rd) near
Hayesville.
SUMMARY OP' HISTORIC ARCH[CTECTUI2E AND LANDSCAYI:S R�VI�W
� There are no National Register-listed or Study Listed properties �vithin the project's area of
potential effects.
� There are no properties less tlian fifty years old which are coi�sidered to meet Criteria
Consideration G within the project's area of potential effects.
❑ There are no properties within the project's area of potential effects.
� There are properties over fiftyyears old within the area of potential effects, but they do not
meet the criteria for listing o�� the National Register.
� There are no histm�ic properties present or affected by this project. (Attach any notes or
documents as needed.)
Date of fleld visir. February 20, 2014
Review of IIPO quad maps, historic design�tions roster, and indexes �vas undertaken ou Novembcr 8,
2013. Based on this revie�v, there are no existing NR, LD, DE, SL, or SS properties in the Area of
Potentinl Effects. Clay County does not m�intain :t Tax Parcel GIS Mnpping website iherefore the
npproxim�te nges of ihe propei�ties in the APG could not be verified. Neither are there avnilnble Google
StreetView or Biug Bird's Eye m�ps available for the project area. An Trchitectural historinn contrlcted
by NCDOT conducted � site visit on Feb. 2Q 2014. Bnsed on his observntions ihere are fow properties in
the AI'L', tivcc of which Tre grenter thau 50 years old. HiIPs Store �nd Gasoline Allcy IocTted at fl�e
intersection of US 64 nnd I'ires Creek Rd is a modern couveuience store built c.1982. "I'he tluce
properties that are grat �han 50 years old nre described �ud evaluated by the architectural historian �s
Fol lo�vs:
Hielorit ArtAilrofure mrAlmed�anpes NO NISI'ORIC FROPli2T/G.S PI7/iSGMOR AI%FGG'GDJarm/or Nirior Trnmpaimliai Prafeals ne Qunl fed iu IGe 5007
Pr'ogmrnnmlic Agret�ueul.
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House, R Hillbroolc T�•ail, cn. 1935
Located directly opposite the intersection of US 64 nnd Fires Creek Rond, ihis one-story Crnftsman-
influenced finme dwel�ing rests on a stuccoed foundntiou nnd is clnd witli �sbestos shiugle siding. The
house exhibits � side-gable roof, setbTCk side wing, Tagade picture window, �Itached front-gable porch,
exposecl rafter tnils, and six-over-six double-huug snsh. Thc porch is cnrried on repincement metnl posts
with n simple met�l bTlustrnde. The single-Ic�f entry door is composed of six lights over three panels. The
metal roof appenrs to be a recent replacement.
Several outbuildings are associnted with �he liouse including the fiont-g�ble �refabricTted cnr shed tli�t
stands between ihe Gont of the house nnd US 64. Tlie shucture is mct�l frame with a corrug�ted metal
roof. Fiberglnss p�ncls hnve been ndded to enclose the side elevntions, �ncl metal roofing material
encloses the rear. A prefabricated metnl s�ornge building slauds direGly enst oPihe house, adjncenl to �he
sidc wing. It is supporicd on n concrete block foundation �nd h�s � met�l overhead door on its c�st
elevntion.
A small one-sto�y fiont-gable outbuilding built into tlro hillside behind the I�ouse nppe�rs to be
contempor�ry with the house. Constructed of concretc block, it features a metnl roof, exposed rafter lails,
rolled �sphnit siding in Ihe gable encl, and a single-leaf wood en�ry door flanked by four-light �vindows.
One of the windows h�s been boardcd over. The building may hTVe se�ved ns a spring house or ns a
bnnkhouse for cool storage.
A one-stoiy frnme building locnted across llillbrook Trail nppenrs to date from tlie 1930s or 1940s and
may have been built fls n workshop or small bnrn. Supported on concrete block piers, the structure is
covered with vertical wood siding and h�s a metal front-gable roof witl� exposed raflers and purlins. A
single-lenf wood door in ihe west elevntion provides nccess to the interior.
The hmise is a relntively plen example of a very common mid-hventietli century house type found across
western North C�rolinn. 7'he two contempaniy outbuildings provide same interest, but tlie house is
architectmally undistinguishecl �vith diminished integrity due to repincemcnt materials. The property does
not nppe�r to possess su�cient significnnce or integrity to be eligible for the Nfltiounl Register.
House, SOSfi Hwy C4 W, cn. 1955
Locnted on lhc naih side of US 64, the one-story hip-rooC Ranch house resis on n concrete block
foundation nud is coverecl with plywood sheathing. An engaged one-b�y carport is locnted �t the e�st end
of the house, which fentures six-over-six double-hung windows nnd n hip-roof enhy porch. F3oth the
porcli and carport erc cnrricd on thiu, dccoi.�tivc metal posts.
�ivc outbuildings �re localed to thc re�r (i�orth) of ihe housc �long an unpnved drivcw.iy thnt continucs
into the 49-ncre tracL A small concrete block pump house stands directly behind the house. A one-story
melal-roof frnme shed is covered with plywood sheafliing and vertical woad siding. The building is
entcrcd �hrougli 1 single-lenf five-panel door at the south�vest corncr. A onc-s�ory front-gable f�.vne
stornge shed is covered with horizoutal waod siding and a carrugnted metnl roof. A sm�ll she<I roof
s�ructure cnpped by � metal roof �nd covered wi�h me(nl roofing on the exterior stends against �he waods.
An open shed with n metnl roof is locnted a[ the rear of this line of outbuildings.
Tlie house is pinin exnmple of a f�irly common mid-twentimh-ccntury house type and ITCks any
architechiral distinction. Similnrly, theoutbuildings nre unremnrknbleexamplesofcommon types. It does
not appe�r th�t ihe property possesses auy spccial liistoric or architectnr�l significance to be eligible for
the N�tion�l Register.
Niiloric ArririkUinz nnd/.nndsmpes A'O f//SlO/t!C PROP/ilt7/ii5 /R/!55N/'OR AFLT(:/1iDfarm/orAfinai 7rmuporiniia� Prnjr��� mOun/i�tA in tlm IMII
Pr�mmnmllc Agrremrnl.
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Housq 20 Hwumingbird Drive, ca. 1962
Situeted on an elev�ted site on tlic north side of US G4, Ihe house is a one-story side-gable Minimnl
Traditional frame house with nn nttached fronhgable entry porch. It displays a metal roof, �luminum
siding, f�4ade picture window, and hvo-over-hvo double-hung sash witli horizoutnl muutins �ud
decor:�tive shutters. The porch, which is supported by replacement wood posts, shclters n single-lenf entry
door and tiie picture wiudaw. The house is nn unrem�rkable exnmple af n common house type and lacks
any special historic or nrchitectural significance. It does not appear to be eligible for the N�tional
Registcr.
There Tre not properties which are eligible for National Register listing in the APC ofthis project.
'1'herefore tliere arc no historic propeitics present of affected.
SUPPORT DOCOMGNTATION
�Map(s) ❑Previous Survey Info. �Photos ❑Correspondence �Desigu Plans
TiNDING BY NCDOT ARCHIT�CTURAL HISTORIAN
}iiSf01'IC !�[C�11feCtU1'2 eil(� L,8I1[�SC��OS — NO IlIST02IC PROPERTIGS PRESCNT OF AFPRCTCD
Hisloric drtArlralure m�d /,rtidsrap: s h'O H/STOR/C /'ROPG2T/C.S PRGSENTOR AFFZCTGD faim JorAlinar Tr'nrurannliou Yiajeola nv Qun/ifir</ iu Ihe 1007
Progrnurmalic Agizernrnl.
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Intersection of US 64 and SR 1300 (Fires Creek Road), view to northwest
House, 8 Hillbrook Trail, overall view to south
lli�roiic itrdiiirtnire mrd Lmxtrmpre A'O B/STONC YROI'IiH7//iSYftES/iN/'Of! Al�l�%iC7fiU/nui/orAfii�oi Trnmponmion 1lojee�� nr (hml�eJ in �Ge 1007
Progmrnnmlic.lgrcrniav.
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i louse, 5056 liwy G4 W, oblique view to northeast
House, 20 Hummingbird Drive, fasade, view to north
Nismric AmBilrromr nnd Lmxlirn�r.•r �\'O HI,SlOf2IC PROPBIi%lliS PRESIiNT 0!t Af/�6CTliU fnm��rr,llinor Tmmpvmlimr Prujrrlr nr Qnnl fed in �Ae 7007
/'roFrmm�inlic ARr:rnienl.
Page 5 of 5

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' 1� �:g'�� .,� This form ouly perleius to ARCHALOLOGICAL RESOLJRCES for this project Tt is not
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Projec� No: US 64 au(i SR 1300 Counq�: Clay
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Project Descriplio�i:
Tlre /�rojec( call.r (�r (he consh'uction ofan mi.rr]rnry lurn ]nne nt d+e rnlerseclron oJ'US 64 m�d SR 1300
(Fires G•eek Rond) n� Clnp Cotmtp. The nrchr�eologicnl Area o/ Polenlinl EJ%eGs (APE) for d�e project is
defrned ns nn nppro.rimnte /300-/oot (0.25 niiles; 396.29 i�teler.r) lo�rg corridor nlong US 6d Ihal e.rlends
425 feel �o Ore eccr! o/!he inlerseciion ivith Fires G�eek Ltoad m+d 875 feel to llie u�esl. Tlte ioirl/h qf!!ie
corridorJnlls �niihin d�e e_ris(ing riglu-oJ=u�ay mul mens+nes ap�ro.rinratel�� [00 feel (30.d8 m) iride
erlendii�g 50 fee! (15.24 m) on eillrer si�le ofOre center oj'US 64.
SUAIBIA2Y OI' CULTURAL RCSOURC�S I2�VIC�V
73rref�lesci�i�tion o/ rerrem nclirilres, resnits of rerieir, n�+d cni�cl�ccions:
The US 64 ro�d improvement project is locatcd west of Hayesville, east of'Mwphy, and south of the
Hiwassee River i�� western section of Clsy County, North C�rolina. The project aren is plotted near the
eastern edge of the Peachtree USGS 7.S topographic quedrangle (Figwe I).
A map review �nd site file search wns conducted at the Office of State Atchaeology (OSA) on October
28, 2013. No previously recorded archaeological sites liave bccu ide�itificd within Il�e APE, but t�vo sites
(31CY267 and 31CY384) are reported �vithin a mile. According to the Nortl� Carolin� Siate Historic
Preservaliou Office ouline data bnse (HPOWCB 2013), there are i�o Irnowu liistoric architcctural
resources �vithin the APL� thnt may yield iutact archaeological dcposits. Topographic maps, USDA soil
swvey maps, nerial photog�aphs (NC Oue iblap), �ud historic maps (North Carolinl maps website) were
utilized to gage environmental and cultural variables that may hnve contributed to prehistoric or historic
settlemeut wit�iu tlic projcct limits aud to assess the Ievel of ground disturbauce.
Tl�e APE for the project is situated soutli of S�veet�vnter Creek on stream terraces and toe slopes at Ihc
edge of the floodplain (Pigure 2). US 64 crosses two uunamcd tributaries wi�hin the APC. These
�vaterways are part of tlie 1�Ii�vassec drain�ge bnsin. The first tribiitary is located just east of tlie
iutersectiou of US 64 aud Fires Creek Road. This is d�e permit locntion. The second is �vest of the
intersection and n Iocnl business. Agricidtural properties consistiiig of p�stures aud small g�rden plots
mostly run along the APE, but residenti�I properties and the previously mcutioncd busiuess are also
present. Tl�c businoss ��s �n cspause of pavement for parking that covers the stream tcrr�ce bchveen the
hvo tributaries. Botli tributarics appear to heve been sh�aightened to accommodate rapid draivage fi�om
the nearby slopes. The western tributary ruus �long the soutl�sidc of US 64 crossing under Ihe highw�y
behveen a private drive and the parking lot Tl�e easteru tributary ruus �longside nearby Hillbrook 1'rail
crossing under Il�e high�vay neat to �ires Creek Road. As a result, soils adjaccut lo the triUutaries appear
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to be highly disturbed from p�st improvemcuts to the water�vays and [he ndjncent roads. Grow�d
disturbance a�vay from the strcams is likely more miuimal. However, nrens oC miuimal disturbed soils arc
margin�l as the APE extcuds oiily up to 35 feet (ca. 10 m) fi�om the cdgc of pavcmcnt Tl�is is reduced
even more as portion of properties aloiigside US 64 are covered iu till or previous cut ancVor graded by
past road improvc�ucnt projects.
Tl�e vast majority of the project area is composed of Lonon lo�m (LoB; LoC) according to the USDA soil
survey report (sec Figure 2). This soil series resides on slrcam terraces and toe slopes. It is �vell drained
and generally h�s � slope of 2 to ft percent widiin most of tl�c Al'E. Slope can increase up [o I S percent
by this does not scem to the case �vithin ihe current project limits. Foiuid to a lesser extent are thc
Brasstown-Jun�luska complex (BsC) �od the Rosmau fiue s�ndy loam (RhA). The Br�sstown-Juusluska
complex is located on toe slope at the eas�ern end of tl�c APE aiid ou slope to the northwest. Soils consist
of fiue saudy ]oam or lo�m �ud are cousidered well drained. Slope is behvecu 8 anct 15 percent. Tlie
Rosivaii series is present at tl�e nord�easteru edge of APG �long ihe lloodpl�iu. It is c�aracterized as
moderately �vell dr�iucd to �vell draiued �vith a slope of less than 2 pceccnt. It is 11so su�ject to frequent
floods. All ihrec soit serics liave the potential of yielding �rchacologic�l sitcs due to being fairly level,
well dr�iued, dry, and iiear fi�esh wa[er. However, o�ily a limited extei�t of miuimally disturbed soils is
within the APE ui�ki��g it unlikely that intact deposits will be encouutered iu tl�e APE.
A revic�v of the site files shows that few arch�eological iuvestigatious have been carried out within Ihc
vicinity �vith much of the work conductcd well lo the �vest aloug the Hi�vassee River. Previous
iuvcstigatious have reported at lensl two sitcs (31CY267 auc131CY384) �vithin a mile oCtlie currcnt
project. The nenrest is 31CY384, �vl�icl� �vas recorded recently. lt is situated ou a stream terrace
uortheast of Ihe APE on the northside of Sweehvater G�eek and �vest of Lancc Covc Road (SR 1303).
Tl�is is prel�istoric site most likely d�ting Gom Ihe Middle 4Voodland period. It was fouud duriug
iuvestigations for the Lance Cove Sol�r Project, wl�icl� encompassed foiir acres on the uorthside of tl�e
creek Soils at the siro �rc composed of Lo��on loam and Dillard lo�m. Artifacts were collected from the
site �t n maximum deptl� of 64 cm below the surface, and al least ouc shovel tcst iudicated tl�e presence of
� possiblc buried deposit Tlie site �ppears to be potenlial cligiblc for the National Register of Historic
Places, but is cuirenUy recommended �s uuassessed. A second ii�vestigation nearby invcstig�tion, the
S�veet�vater Cove Solar Project to the cast of Lancc Cove Road, failed to yield any site, but tliis is due to
stcep slope. The results of the Lance Cove Solar Project along with others similar projects in thc couuty
suggest th�t additional siguificant site could be pre�sent on d�e su�eam terraces and tloodplain ne�t to
Swcehv�ter Creek. Ho�vever, the narrow limits of lhe cuncut projcct should not affect laudforins or soils
with a l�igh potenti�l of yielding archneological sites.
Lastly, a liistoric map review was conductcd. Most m2ps prior to the 20tI� century provide fe�v details
coucerniug the project �rea �s they primarily show onLy scttlemeiits and major routes. The 190G USGS
Nantal�ala topographic map is one of the 6rst to provide a reliable location for the project area (Pigure 3).
Tl�is map depicts US 64 and a road simil�r to Fires Creek Road, but it does not show any historic
structures. The 1935 soil survey ivap l��s a more modern view �vith at least hvo structures to the
southeast nnd a ihird �t I�e sitc of current busiiicss property (Pignre 4). All of these nppear outside of the
project Iimils or iu disturbed �reas. Subsequent early 20th century mnps provicte no Curll�cr uscful
iuformatiou. lt appears fi�om the m�ps that no deposits associated with siguificai�t l�istoric structure
shoidcl be encountered �vi[hin the APE.
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6riefF,.�plmrnlion nf ir/{1' d�e m�nilnble inforumtron prorides a relinGle Gnsis fnr ren.eonnG(y predicli�+g
Uinl Oiei•e �u•e �io u�iirlenlifred hisla�ic praperlie.c in Ore APE:
The deGucd arcliaeological APC for the proposed turning lai�e on US 64 at its iutersectioii with Pires
Creck Road is milikely to impact significant nrchaeologic�l sites. 1'his is primarily due the ve�y marginal
exteut of die project outo Iightly disturbed properlics that could coi�tain intact deposits. Soils adjacent to
the h�ibut�ries includiug t�c pcnnit location I�ave beeii altered during plst sh�eaui modificntion m�kiug it
very unlikely �hat � sigiiificaut deposit will be eiicountered. In addition, t�c historic maps sliow no
signiticant former historic structures within or near the APE. As Long as impacts ro the subsuiface occur
wilhin Ihc defined APE, no furtlier archneological �vorl< is rccommevded for the proposed road
improvcmcuts to US 64. If �vork should afFect subsw�C�ec are�s bcyoiid the defined APG, further
archaeological coi�sultation �vill be necessaiy ns the area outsidc thc project limits has the high potenti�l
of yielding significant archawlogical resourccs.
SUPPORT DOCU�I�NTA"I'ION
Sce attached: � Map(s) ❑ Previous Sw vcy Iufo
❑ Photocopy of County Swroey Notes
IINDING BP NCllOT ARC1iACOLOGIST
NO ARCHAEOLOGY SUR VE}' RLO UIRGD
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C. Damou Jones
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST II
� Photos ❑Correspondence
Otl�cr: Imngcs from histm•ic m��ps
10/30/13
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