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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
la
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps.
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NWP3 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 the DWQ (check all that apply) -
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ❑X No
1f
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
❑ Yes Fx� No
1 g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑Yes ❑X No
1h
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Accumulated Sediment Removal CSXT MP Z 219.8
2b.
County.
McDowell
2c
Nearest municipality / town
Marion, NC
2d.
Subdivision name:
N/A
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
N/A
3.
3a.
Owner Information
Name(s) on Recorded Deed: CSX Transportation, Inc 0
3b.
Deed Book and Page No
N/A
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable).
S P
N/A 8-2014
3d.
Street address.
500 Water Street
3e.
City, state, zip
Jacksonville, FL, 32202 r anch
(904) 359 -3200
3f.
Telephone no.
3g.
Fax no
(804) 783 -1356
3h
Email address:
N/A
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a.
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify: Manager Environmental Remediation
4b.
Name:
Mr. Matthew L. Adkins
4c.
Business name
(if applicable):
CSX Transportation, Inc.
4d.
Street address:
351 Thornton Road
4e.
City, state, zip:
Lithia Springs, Georgia, 30122
4f.
Telephone no.:
(770) 819 -2849
4g.
Fax no.:
(904) 245 -2273
4h.
Email address:
Matt_Adkins @csx.com
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name:
Jonathan Allen
5b.
Business name
(if applicable):
AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
5c.
Street address
9725 Cogdill Road
5d.
City, state, zip:
Knoxville, TN, 37932
5e.
Telephone no.:
(865) 671 -6774 x 1126
5f.
Fax no.:
(865) 671 -6254
5g.
Email address:
jonathan.allen @amec.com
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a.
Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
N/A
1 b.
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.679232 Longitude: - 81.985116
1 c.
Property size:
acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a.
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project.
Unnamed Tributary to Young's Fork Creek
2b.
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C; Tr; HQW
2c.
River basin:
Catawba
3.
Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The unnamed tributary flows south. An existing railroad bed is located directly adjacent to and east of the stream The surrounding area to the west is
forested
3b.
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
3c.
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 180
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the project is to dredge accumulated sediments from the streambed to return normal flow conditions stream
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used -
Accumulated sediments will be removed by mechanical means (mini excavator) and hauled off -site by dump trucks, placed in uplands, and stabilized
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a.
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes X❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments:
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency /Consultant Company:
Other.
4d.
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5.
Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
El Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown
5b.
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" Instructions.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b.
If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ❑X Streams —tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W2
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 T
Excavation
Unn trib to Youg's Fork
PER
Corps
4
180
S2
Choose one
S3
Choose one
S4
Choose one
S5
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
180
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01
Choose one
Choose
02
Choose one
Choose
03
Choose one
Choose
04
Choose one
Choose
4f Total open water impacts
4g Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments -
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres).
5k. Method of construction.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet )
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
61
Yes /No
B2
Yes /No
B3
Yes /No
B4
Yes /No
B5
Yes /No
B6
Yes /No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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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 project was designed around the layout of the existing railroad bed and location of the channel to limit the amount of impacts to the channel
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Temporary diversion dams along with temporary stream diversions (diversion pipe) will be used so that all in- stream construction will be performed in
the dry.
2.
Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a.
Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U S. or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2b.
If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)-
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c.
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3.
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a.
Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b.
Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type- Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity -
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a.
Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b.
Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c.
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
4d.
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e.
Riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4f.
Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested-
acres
4g.
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested-
acres
4h.
Comments:
5.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a.
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected 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
❑ Yes ❑ No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ❑x No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why.
This
project does not contain development that is greater than 24% impervious and does not contain drainage
areas that are greater than 24%
impervious
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative
description of the plan
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
N/A
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b.
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑X Other' Does not apply
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑Yes ❑X No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a.
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply).
❑Session Law 2006 -246
X❑Other. Does not apply
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
5.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No N/A
5b.
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
N/A
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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 the
❑ Yes
X No
❑
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b.
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) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA /SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
❑ Yes
❑ No
Comments:
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,
F1 Yes
❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
El Yes
No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
El Yes
Q No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered `yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a.
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.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Designated 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 with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
-
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
U S Fish and Wildlife Service: IPaC website lists 2 flowering plants (mountain golden heather, LT; small whorled pagonia, LT) and 2 mammals
(northern long -eared bat, proposed LE, and Carolina northern flying squirrel, LE). No critical habitat within the proposed project.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ❑ No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
We were Instructed to put "NA" by the Asheville Regulatory Field Office. This would be determined later by the Field Office.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
National Park Service: National Register of Historic Places
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ❑X No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
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IPaC Home Page • • Project Builder FAQs
Step 1 Trust Resources List LEI
Location
An online Endangered Species Act species list IS
Step 2 available below for your project area, represented by
Activities the office(s) listed:
Step 3 Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
Trust resources list 160 ZILLICOA STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Step 4 (828) 258 - 3939(
Conservation measures http:// www .fws.aov /nc- es /es /countvfr.html
The Endangered Species Act species list below is for planning purposes only -- it is not an official species list.
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Project Location Map:
Note: The map reflects the
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Project Counties:
McDowell, NC
Project type: Stream / Waterbody / Canals / Levees / Dikes
Endangered Species Act Species List (USFWS Endangered Species Program).
There are a total of 4 threatened or endangered species on your species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects
analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fishes may appear
on the species list because a project could cause downstream effects on the species. Critical habitats listed under the Has Critical
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Habitat column may or may not lie within your project area See the Critical habitats within your project area section below for
critical habitat that lies within your project area Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions
Species that should be considered in an effects analysis for your project:
Flowering
Plants
Status
Has Critical Habitat
Contact
Mountain
Golden heather
Threatened
species info
Final designated critical habitat
Asheville Ecological Seances Field Office
(Nudsonla
montana)
Small Whorled
Ipogonia (Isotna
I Threatened
species info
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
medeololdes)
Mammals
Carolina
Endangered
species info
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
Northern Flying
squirrel
(Glaucomys
sabrinus
coloratus)
Population
Entire
northern long-
Proposed
species info
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
I�
eared Bat
Endangered
(Myotis
septentnonalis)
Population
Don't see a species you expect to see?
Critical habitats within your project area:
There are no cntical habitats within your project area
FWS National Wildlife Refuges (USFWS National Wildlife Refuges Program).
There are no National Wildlife Refuges found within the vicinity of your project
FWS Migratory Birds (USFWS Migratory Bird Program).
The protection of birds is regulated by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection
Act (BGEPA) Any activity intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is
prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the U S. Fish and Wildlife Service (50 C F R Sec 10 12 and 16 U S C Sec
668(a)) The MBTA has no provision for allowing take of migratory birds that may be unintentionally killed or injured by
otherwise lawful activities For more information regarding these Acts see
http- / /www fws gov / migrato rybirds /RegulationsandPolicies html
All project proponents are responsible for complying with the appropriate regulations protecting birds when planning
and developing a protect To meet these conservation obligations, proponents should identify potential or existing
project- related impacts to migratory birds and their habitat and develop and implement conservation measures that
avoid, minimize, or compensate for these impacts The Service's Birds of Conservation' Concern (2008) report identifies
species, subspecies, and populations of all migratory nongame birds that, without additional conservation actions, are
likely to become listed under the Endangered Species Act as amended (16 U S C 1531 et seq.).
For information about Birds of Conservation Concern, go to
http //www fws gov / migrator ybirds/ CurrentBirdlssues /Management/BCC html
Migratory birds of concern that may be affected by your project:
There are 9 birds on your Migratory birds of concern list The Division of Migratory Bird Management is in the process of
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populating migratory bird data with an estimated completion date of August 1, 2014, therefore, the list below may not include all
the migratory birds of concern in your project area at this time While this information is being populated please contact the Field
Office for information about migratory birds in your project area
Species Name
Bird of Conservation Concern
(BCC)
Species
Profile
Seasonal Occurrence in
Project Area
Bald eagle
(Ha /iaeetus leucocephalus)
Yes
species info
Year -round
Brown- headed Nuthatch
(Sdta pusdla)
Yes
species info
Year -round
cerulean warbler
(Dendroica cerulea)
Yes
species info
Breeding
Golden - Winged Warbler
(Vermivora chrysoptera)
Yes
species info
Breeding
Rusty Blackbird
(Euphagus caroltnus)
Yes
species info
Wintering
Swainson's Warbler
(Limnothlypis swainsonil)
Yes
j
species info
Breeding
Wood Thrush
(Hylocichla mustehna)
Yes
species info
Breeding
Worm eating Warbler
(Helmitheros vermworum)
Yes
species info
Breeding
Yellow - Bellied sapsucker
(sphyrapicus vanus)
Yes
species info {
Breeding
NWI Wetlands (USFWS National Wetlands Inventory).
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal agency that provides information on the extent and status of
wetlands in the U S , via the National Wetlands Inventory Program (NWI) In addition to impacts to wetlands within your
immediate project area, wetlands outside of your project area may need to be considered in any evaluation of project
impacts, due to the hydrologic nature of wetlands (for example, project activities may affect local hydrology within, and
outside of, your immediate project area) It may be helpful to refer to the USFWS National Wetland Inventory website
The designated FWS office can also assist you Impacts to wetlands and other aquatic habitats from your project may
be subject to regulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State /Federal Statutes Project Proponents
should discuss the relationship of these requirements to their project with the Regulatory Program of the appropriate
U S Army Corps of Engineers District
Data Limitations, Exclusions and Precautions
The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level information on
the location, type and size of these resources The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery
Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography A margin of error is inherent in the use
of imagery, thus, detailed on- the - ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland
boundaries or classification established through image analysis
The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts, the
amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted Metadata should
be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems
Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery and /or field work There may be
occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and the
actual conditions on site
Exclusions - Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of
aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands These habitats include seagrasses or submerged
aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters Some
deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory These
habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery
Precautions - Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe
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wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of
this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish the
geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies Persons intending to engage in activities
involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, or local
agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities
IPaC is unable to display wetland information at this time.
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