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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTN�NT OF TRANSPORTATION
PAT L. MCCRORY
GovExrrox
August 15, 2013
Ms. Tracey L. Wheeler
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers �
Washington Regulatory Field Office
2407 West Sth Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Dear Ms. Wheeler:
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ANTHONYJ.TATA
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: SECTION 404- NEPA MERGER PROCESS Application for a
Department of the Army Permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act to discharge dredged or fill material into waters of the United
States to construct US 17 from North of NC 171 to Multi-Lanes South of
Williamston in Beaufort and Martin Counties, WBS Element 35494.1.1,
TIP Project R-2511.
The following application, including separate attachments for (1) ENG Form 4345 and
(2).mailing list (labels), is submitted for your consideration. This project has been managed in
accordance with the NEPA/404 Merger process. The Corps of Engineers has provided
concurrence with Purpose and Need (CP 1), and with the selection of Detailed Study Alternatives
(CP 2 and 2A). An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared and was previously
distributed.
The following information is a suminary of relevant project details and is being provided
to assist in the Section 404 regulatory review of the project. This letter and attachments,
along with the previously distributed EA, should provide sufficient information for the
issuance of a Public Notice for the project.
Please issue your public notice at the earliest opportunity so that we can jointly proceed
toward selecting the LEDPA (least environmentally damaging, practicable alternative
which meets the purpose and need of the project) following analysis of public input.
Once the LEDPA is selected and approved, efforts will be undertaken to further minimize
impacts to jurisdictional resources in the LEDPA corridor and to propose suitable
compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable impacts. •

If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Mr. Joe Miller,
PE, at 919-707-6031 [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Robert P. Hanson, P.E.
Eastern Project Development Section Head
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit
CC: Mr. Henry Wicker, USACOE, Wilmington
Mr. John F. Sullivan, III, P.E. FHWA
Mr. David Wainwright,NCDWQ (7 copies)
Mr. Stephen Lane, NCDCM
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley, HPO
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC �
Mr. Chris Militscher, USEPA
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Ron Lucas, P.E., FHWA
Mr. Fritz Rohde, NMFS
Mr. Kevin Hart,NCDMF
Mr. J. A. Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Tom Koch, P.E., Structure Management
Dr. David S. Chang, PhD., P:E., Hydraulics
Mr. Philip S. Harris, III, P.E., Natural Environment Section
Mr. J. D. Jennings, P.E. Division 1 Engineer
Mr. John Rouse, P.E. Division 2 Engineer
Mr. Rob Hanson, P.E., PDEA
Dr. Majed Al-Ghandour, PhD, PE, CPM, MCSD,MCT
Mr. Bryant Buck, Mid-East RPO

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
• APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMBAPPROVAL NO. 0710-0003
EXPIRES: 28 FEBRUARY 2013
33 CFR 325. The proponent agency is CECW-CO-R.
Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 11 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of the collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense,
Washington HeadquaRers, Executive Services and Communications Directorate, information Management Division and to the Office of Management and
Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003). Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be
subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. Please DO NOT
RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of
the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries
Act, Section 103, 33 USC 1413; Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers; Final Rule 33 CFR 320-332. Principal Purpose: Information provided on
this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other
federal, state, and local government agencies; and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law. Submission
of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued. One set
of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see
sample drawings and/or instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activiry. An application
that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANn
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required)
First - Robert Middle -P Last - Hanson First - Middle - Last -
Company - NC Deparhnent of Transportation, Project Development Company -
E-mail Address [e-mail] E-mail Address -
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 9. AGENTS ADDRESS:
Address- 1548 Mail Service Center Address-
City - Raleigh State - NC Zip - 27699 Country -US City - State - Zip - Country -
7. APPLICANTS PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE 10. AGENTS PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax a. Residence. b. Business c. Fax
919-707-6000 919-250-4224
STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
11. I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit application.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE ,
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
STIP Project R-2511, US 17 From North of NC 171 to Multi-Lanes South of Williamston Beaufort and Martin Counties
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Address
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Latitude: �N Longitude: �W City - State- Zip-
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
State Tax Parcel ID Municipality
Section - Township - Range - ,
ENG FORM 4345, OCT 2012 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE. Page 1 of 3

7. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
�ae attached vicinity map and cover letter. ,
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18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features) ` �
The project proposes to widen a section of US 17 in Beaufort and Martin Counties from two lanes to four lanes. The project extends from
north of NC 171 in Beaufort County to the existing four lanes south of Williamston in Martin County. An expressway type facility is
recommended for this project. The proposed project is approximately 10.6 miles long.
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19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
The purpose of the proposed project is to alleviate congestion and improve the level of service along US 17 along with improving safety to
the route.
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USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
Widening of existing Road.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount oj Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
Fill for roadway (unknown at this time) ,
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions) -
Acres 4.81 acre of wetlands
or
Linear Feet
23. Description ofAvoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see instructions)
See attached project summary.
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24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? �Yes QNo IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
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� 25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, EtC., WhOSe P�Opeffy AdJ01I1S th@ WBtefbOdy (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
� a. Address- (See attached mailing labels)
City -
b. Address-
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c. Address-
City -
d. Address-
City -
e. Address-
City -
State - Zip -
State -, Zip -
State - _ Zip -
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I26. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
NUMBER
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' Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
27. Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I ce�tify that this information in this application is
complete and accurate. I_further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applicant.
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SIG UR OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States.
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a ma4erial fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
ENG FORM 4345, OCT 2012 Page 3 of 3

R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
ENG Form 4345
Introduction
The North Carolina Deparhnent of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to Widen US17 from two lanes to
four lanes from north of NC 171 in Beaufort County to the existing multi-lanes south of Williamston in
Martin County (Figure 1). Studies are underway in accordance with the requirements set forth in the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended.
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NEPA/404 Mer�er Process Documentation
In a letter dated October 19, 1999, The Merger Team concurred on the purpose and need for the project
(Concurrence Point 1). At a February� 17, 2011 meeting, the Merger Team agreed on alternatives for
detailed study (Concurrence Point 2). The merger team concurred on bridging decisions (Concurrence
Point 2A) on April 15, 2013. '
Purpose and Need
The purpose of the proposed project is to alleviate congestion and improve the level of service along.
US 17, and in doing so, improve the safety of the route. The proposed project will address the following
needs:
• By the year 2035, portions of US 17 within the project area will operate at or near capacity (LOS
E and D).
• US 17 in the project area is a designated hurricane evacuation route as well as a regionally
important route.
• Although lower than the critical rate, the total accident rate along US 17 in the project area
exceeds the statewide average for similar facilities.
As discussed above, the merger team concurred on the purpose and need for this project on October 19,
1999. .
Schedule and Costs
The proposed project is included in the NCDOT 2012-2018 State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) as Project R-2511 and is programmed for right of way acquisition beginning in Fiscal Year (FY)
2019 and construction in FY 2022 in the draft 2013-2023 NCDOT Program and Resource �lan.
The estimated cost of the project is shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1
PROJECT COST ESTIMATES
Construction $51,050,000
�Right of Way Acquisition $15,987,000
Utility Relocation $4,650,000
Wetland/Stream Mitigation $1,685,000
Total $73,372,000

R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
ENG Form 4345
The total cost for the project included in the draft 2013-2023 Program and Resource Plan is $71,400,000.
This includes $16,000,000 for right of way acquisition, $4,400,000 for utility relocation and $51,000,000
for construction.
• Alternatives
No Build Alternative
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The No-Build Alternative would not.provide any: substantial improvements to US 17 within the study
area; only typical maintenance activities would occur. The No-Build Alternative would not meet the
purpose and need of the project.
Travel Demand Management (TD1Vn
Travel Demand Management (TDM) strategies include staggered work hours and ridesharing. Given the
predominately rural nature of the project area, it is not expected that adjustments to work schedules or
ridesharing would substantially reduce the peak hour traffic volumes within the study area.
Mass Transit
Inter-city bus service is available for both Beaufort and Martin Counties. Greyhound Bus Lines serves
both Washington and Williamston with one bus a day. Martin County transit buses use the route with
three buses traveling the route six times a day.
Given the predominantly rural nature of the project area, improvements to public transportation or
upgraded inter-city bus service are unlikely to result in substantial reductions in the amount of traffic
along US 17 in the project area.
While both TDM and mass transit alternatives fail to reduce traffic volumes in the project area, both
alternatives would also not address the statewide and regional objectives of upgrading the US 17 corridor
to a four-lane facility.
Transportation System Management (TS1Vn
Transportation system management activities, such as intersection improvements, signing or traffic
signalization improvements would potentially improve safety along existing US 17. However, such
improvements would not sufficiently meet the project purpose of reducing congestion. TSM alternatives
would also not substantially address the statewide and regional objective of upgrading the US 17 corridor
to a four-lane facility.
Widen Existing US 17
Widening existing US 17 would reduce traffic congestion and improve travel time and safety along US 17
in the project area. The proposed project has been divided into nine sectibns and both east side and west
side widening were considered. The nine sections are shown on Figure 2 and described below:
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� R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
ENG Form 4345
Section 1— North Roberson Road (SR 1418) to approximately 0.25 mile south of Griffn
Road (SR 1421)
Section 2— Approximately 0.25 mile south of Griffin Road to approximately 0.2 mile north
of Woolard Road (SR 1419)
Section 3— Approximately 0.2 mile north of Woolard Road to approximately 0.6 mile
north of the Beaufort/Martiri County. Line in Martin County.
Section 4— Approximately 0.6 mile north of the County Line to approximately 1.1 mile
south of Smithwick Creek Church Road (SR 1106)
Section 5— Approximately 1.1 miles south of Smithwick Creek Church Road to
Approximately 0.7 mile south of Smithwick Geek Church Road
Section 6— Approximately 0.7 mile south of Smithwick Geek Church Road to
approximately 0.2 mile south of Smithwick Creek Church Road
Section 7- Approximately 0.2 mile south of Smithwick Creek Church Road to
approximately one mile north of Smithwick Creek Church Road
Section 8- Approximately one mile north of Smithwick Creek CHurch Road to
approximately 0.2 mile south of Dan Peele,Road (SR 1114)
Section 9— Approximately 0.2 mile south of Dan Peele Road to the existing multilane
south of Williamston.
Table 2 below compares the impacts of east and west side widening for each section.
TABLE 2
PRELIMINARY WIDENING ALTERNATIVE COMPARISONS
Delineated R/W From
' Wetlands Streams Historic
Section Alternative Homes Businesses Acres Feet Pro e ? Cemete
1 East 16 3 035 620
West 8 2 0.86 620
2 East 5 2.08 210
West 5 1.19 200
3 East 7 1 0.74
West 6 1 0.9
4 East 10 1 0.07 160 Yes (2) 1
West 8 0.21 80 Yes (2)
5 - East 2 1 1.67 150
West 2 134 70
6 East 2 0.72 220
West 3 0.95 240
� East 8 1
_ West 5 2
g East 3 Yes (2)
West 5 Yes (2) 1
9 East 3 0.24 460 Yes (1)
West 7 0.005 320 Yes (1)
Impacts are based on 250-foot impact area.

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R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties -
Project Summary For the USACE
ENG Form 4345 , � '
Analysis and refinement of alternatives resulted in widening options being selected for all but one of the
nine project sections. In Section 4, two widening options were carried forward for detailed study. Two
options were carried forward because widening to the west the entire length of Section 4.would have an
adverse effect on a historic property (Griffin's Hatchery), while widening to the east would relocate two
additional homes. An option which would involve widening to'the west the entire length.of Section 4 and
an option which would widen to the west for most of Section 4 but would shift to avoid Griffin's
Hatchery were both carried forward for detailed study. The alternatives studied in detail for each section
are listed below: .
Section
1
2
3
4
4
5.
6
7
0
Widening
West side
West side
East side
West side
WesdAvoid
Best Fit
Best Fit
West side
East side �
Best Fit
Why selected?
fewer relocatees
less wetlands
fewer relocatees
fewer relocatees
avoid hatchery
best fit
best fit
less relocatees
less relocatees
best fit
The NEPA/404 merger team concurred on the alternatives to be studied in detail at a merger team
meeting held on February 17, 201 l.

� R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
' ENG Form 4345
Detailed Study Alternatives
As stated previously, a widening alternative was selected for eight of the nine project sections. The
impacts of the detailed study alternatives are shown on Table 3 below.
TABLE 3
DETAILED STUDY ALTERNATIVES COMPARISON
Sections
4
1-3 west Avoid 5-9
Residential 18 (5 [3] 8 (2) [7] 4 (2) [] 14 (4) [4]
Relocations* Business 0 0 0 0
Non-Profit 3(1) 0 0 0
Total Relocations 21 (6 8(2) 4(2) 14 (4)
Minority/Low-Income Populations No No No No
Dis ro ortionatel Im acted?
Adverse No No
Historic Properties (Adverse Effect) No Effect Effect Adverse Adverse
Effect Effect
Communi Facilities Im acted 0 0 0 0
Section 4 Im acts None 1 None None
Noise Im acts Im acted Pro erties 14 5 3 9
Prime Farmland Acres 19.9 10.6 11.2 27.4
Forested Areas Im acted Acres 14.4 1.1 2.7 11.1
Wetlands Acres 2.52 0.18 0.18 2.11
Streams Linear Feet 550 140 140 710
Ri arian Buffer S uare Feet 120,970 N/A N/A N/A
Flood lain Acres 4.5 0 0 0
Federally-Protected Species No Effect No No No
Effect Effect Effect
Ri ht of Wa $6.800 $2.535 $2.475 $6.712
Utili Relocation $2.068 $1.162 $1.230 $1.352
Cost (Millions) Wetland/Stream $0.746 $0.136 $0.136 $0.803
Miti ation
Construction $23.050 $5.700 $5.800 $22.200
Total $32.664 $9.533 $9.641 $31.067
Section Len th Miles 4.8 1.4 1.4 4.4
*-Parentheses () indicate minoriTy-owned or occupied homes or`businesses.
Brackets [] indicate homes within the existing right of way.

R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
ENG Form 4345
Current Alternative
As discussed previously, a widening alternative was chosen for all but one of the project sections (Section
4). Following detailed environmental surveys and preliminary design, the decision was made to drop the
west side widening option in Section 4 because it would relocate more homes and would have an adverse
effect on the National Register-eligible Griffin's Hatchery. The NEPA/404 merger team concurred with
eliminating the west widening option for Section 4 at a meeting held on January 31, 2013. Table 4 below
presents the enviranmental effects of the current alternative for the project.
TABLE 4
SUMMARY OF ENVIItONMENTAL EFFECTS
Residential 36 (11
Relocations Business 0
Non-Profit 3 (1)
Total Relocations 39 (12)
Minority/Low-Income Populations Disproportionately No
Im acted?
Historic �Pro erties Adverse Effect No Adverse Effects
Communi Facilities Im acted 0
Section 4 Im acts None
Noise Im acts Im acted Pro erties 27
Prime Farmland Acres 88.9
Forested Areas Im acted Acres 28.2
- Wetlands Acres 4.81
Streams Linear Feet 1,400
Ri arian Buffer S uare Feet 120,970
Flood lain Acres 4.5
Federall -Protected S ecies No Effect
_ Ri ht of Wa $15.987
Utili Relocation $4.650
Cost (Millions) Wetland/Stream Miti ation $1.685
Construction $51.050
Total $73.372
Pro'ect Len th Miles) 10.6
*-Parentheses () indicate minority-owned or occupied homes, businesses or non-profit organizations.
Waters of the United States
Streams
Water resources within the project study area (listed in Table 5) are part of the Roanoke River Basin and
the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Water resources within Martin County drain to the Roanoke River and
water resources within Beaufort County are in the Tar-Pamlico basin. The project crosses three perennial
streams in the Roanoke River Basin and two perennial streams and three intermittent streams in the Tar-
Pamlico River Basin. Additionally, there are crossings of the upper reaches of three unnamed tributaries
in the Roanoke basin.

° R-2S11 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
' ENG Form 4345
As with most natural water bodies in this region, tlie majority of the streams e�ibit evidence of past
efforts to channelize the stream. It also appears that several of the crossings may be agricultural drainage
ditches that have been cut to connect with the natural drainage patterns of the area.
Table 5— Water Resources in the Study Area
Map DWQ Index Best Usage Project Impacts
Stream ID Number Classification Section feet
UT to Gum Swamp SZ 28-103-14-2-1 C;Sw,NSW 1 165
UT to Gum Swamp SY 28-103-14-2-1 C;Sw,NSW 1 0
UT to I;atham Creek SX 28-103-14-2 C;Sw,NSW 1 185
Gum Swamp SW 28-103-14-2-1 C;Sw,NSW 2 200
UT to Smithwick Creek SE 23-50-2 C 4 �West) 140
(Avoid) 140
UT to Smithwick Creek SV 23-50-2 C 5 70
Jack's.Swamp SU 23-50-2-1 C 6 230
UT to Smithwick Creek ST 23-50-2 C 9 360
UT to Smithwick Creek SS 23-50-2 C 9 50
Wetlands.
Jurisdictional wetlands are also present in the study corridor. Wetland sites in the project area are
presented in Table 6 below. ,
Table 6— Jurisdictional Characteristics of Wetlands in the Study Area
Wetland Project Impacts
Name/Ma ID Wetland T e Section Acres
WE Bottomland Hardwood 1� 0.06
WXX Bottomland Hardwood 1 0.05
WZ Bottomland Hardwood 0
WF Riverine Swam Forest 2 2.06
WG Hardwood Flat 3 0.29
� WY Bottomland Hardwood 3 0.05
WW Bottomland Hardwood 3 0.01
WV Headwater Forest 4 (West) 0.18
(Avoid) 0.18
WLJ Headwater Forest 5 1.03
WC Hardwood Flat 5& 6 0.03
WB Headwater Forest 6 0.95
WT Headwater Forest 6 0.07
WA Bottomland Hardwood 9 0.03
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R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
ENG Form 4345
Project construction cannot be. accomplished without infringing on wetlands and surface waters. Table 7
below presents anticipated project effects on wetlands and streams.
TABLE 7
WETLAND/STREAM IMPACTS
OF PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
Section 1-3 4 5-9
Wetiands Affected
acres 2.52 0.18 2.11
Stream Impacts
(feet) 550 140 710
Ponds
There are no jurisdictional ponds within the study area; therefore, none will be impacted by any of the
detailed study alternatives.
Floodplains
Beaufort and Martin Counties are both participants in the National Flood Insurance Regular Program. The
project crossing of Latham Creek is located within a special 100-year flood hazard zone which is within a
detailed flood study reach, having a regulated 100-year non-encroachment width regulated as a floodway.
The proposed box culvert will provide equivalent or greater conveyance than that of the existing bridge.
Figure 2 shows the approximate limits of the 100-year floodplain for streams in the project area.
NCDOT will coordinate with the Floodplain Mapping Program (FMP), the delegated state agency for
administering FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, to determine whether the Memorandum of
Agreement between NCDOT and the FMP is applicable or if approval of a Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) will be required.
This project involves construction activities on or adjacent to a FEMA-regulated stream. Therefore,
NCDOT Division One shall submit sealed as-built construction plans to the Hydraulics Unit upon
completion of project construction, certifying that the drainage structures and roadway embankment that
are located within the 100-year floodplain were built as shown in the construction plans, both horizontally
and vertically.
Miti�ation Evaluation
Mitigation has been defined in the NEPA regulations to include efforts that: a) avoid; b) minimize; c)
rectify; d) reduce or eliminate; or e) compensate for adverse impacts to the environment [40 CFR 1508.20
(a-e)]. Practicable alternative analysis must be fully evaluated before compensatory mitigation can be
discussed.
Avoidance and Minimization
Given the number of streams and wetlands in the project area, total avoidance of surface waters and
wetlands by this project is not feasible.

R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
ENG Form 4345
The alternatives studied in detail for the project were selected because they have lower impacts on
wetlands and streams than other alternatives examined. Additional minimization measures will be
considered as the project progresses.
Compensatory Mitigation
It is expected that wetland and stream mitigation will be required for the project. Final decisions
regarding wetland and stream mitigation requirements will be made by the US Army Corps of Engineers
and the NC Division of Water Quality. On-site mitigation will be used as much as possible. The
Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) will be used for remaining mitigation requirements beyond what
can be satisfed by on-site mitigation.
North Carolina Riparian Buffers
The proposed project will impact 120,970 square feet of protected riparian buffers within the Tar-Pamlico
River Basin . Only those impacts to surface waters that occur within the BeauforE County portion of this
project are currently subject to buffer protection rules. Riparian buffer mitigation will be determined
through coordination with the NC Division of Water Quality.
Federallv Protected (Threatened and Endangered) Species
As of December 26, 2012, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists seven species under
federal protection for Beaufort County and one species for Martin County. These species are listed on
Table 8.
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Common Name
Atlantic sturgeon
np's ridley sea turtle
Red wolf
Red-cockaded
West Indian manatee
TABLE 8
Protected S ecies Listed for Beaufort and Martin Counties
Scientific Name Status Countv Aabitat
rostrata
Canis rufus
Picoides borealis
Trichecus manatus
E Both No
E Beaufort No
EXP* Beaufort Yes
E Beaufort ' No
E Beaufort No
Biological
Conclusion
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
No Effect
Rou h-leaved loosestrife Lysimachia aes erulaefolia E Beaufort No No Effect
Sensitive joint-vetch Aeschynomene virginica T Beaufort Yes No Effect
*-EXP denotes an experimental population. Experimental, nonessential populations of endangered
species (e.g., red wol fl are treated as threatened species on public land, for consultation purposes, and as
species proposed for listing on private land.
No habitat exists in the project area for the Atlantic sturgeon, Kemp's ridley sea turtle, red-
cockaded woodpecker or West Indian manatee. Preferred habitat for rough-leaved loosestrife does not
exist in the project area, but the species is known to occur along road shoulders, therefore, surveys for the
species were conducted on May 17, 2011 with no individuals found. Suitable habitat for sensitive joint-
vetch does exist in the project area but a September 22, 2010 survey found none. The red wolf is still
experimental except on federal lands where it is endangered.
A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) element occurrence
database, updated May 3, 2011, revealed no occurrences of the listed species within one mile of the study
area. '

R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties �
Project Summary For the USACE "
ENG Form 4345 - '
The bald eagle was delisted as of August 8, 2007 and is no longer protected by the Endangered ,
Species Act: It is, however, protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. There is no bald
eagle nesting or foraging habitat within 660 feet of the study area. A review of the NC Natural Heritage
Program element occurrence database, updated May 3, 2011, revealed no occunences of the bald eagle
within one mile of the study area. ,
Anadromous Species
The streams within the project area are inland waters, therefore, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCRWC) has jurisdiction over the streams. NCWRC stated that they will not be requesting
an in water work moratorium for this project.
Wild and Scenic Rivers
The project will not impact any Designated Wild and Scenic Rivers or any rivers included in the list of
study rivers (Public Law 90-542, as amended).
Cultural Resources
The potential for this project to impact cultural resources was evaluated in accordance with Section 106 of
the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. Potential effects were determined using
Criteria for Effect and Adverse Effect (36 CFR 800.9) developed by the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation.
Historic Resources
No properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places are located within.the project area of
potential effects (APE).
NCDOT architectural historians surveyed the APE of the proposed project in 2010 and 2011 and seven
properties were identified as eligible for the National Register. They are Woodmen of the World Lodge,
Former Old Ford School, Thad Hodges House, Griffn's Hatchery, Smithwick-Green-Clark House,
Hadley House and Woodland-Perry House. Eligibility decisions were coordinated with the State Historic
Preservation Office (HPO).
On November 1, 2011, representatives of NCDOT, FHWA and HPO reviewed the subject project and
concurred on the project's effects on the seven eligible properties. Table 9 below presents the project's
effects on historic properties.
TABLE 9
PROJECT EFFECTS ON HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Pro e Pro'ect Effect
Woodmen of the World Lod e No Effect
Former Old Ford School No Effect
Thad Hod es House No Effect
� Griffin's Hatchery Adverse Effect (West Side Widening)
Gri�n's Hatchery No Adverse Effect (Avoidance Alt.)
Smithwick-Green-Clark House No Adverse Effect
Hadle House No Adverse Effect
Woodland-Perry House No Adverse Effect
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' R-2S11 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
' ENG Form 4395
Archaeological Resources
All identiiied archaeological sites located within the APE have been considered and all compliance for
archaeological resources_with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and GS 121-12(a) has
been completed for this project. There are no National Register-listed or Study Listed properties within
the project's area of potential effects. No subsurface archaeological investigations are required for this
project.
Hazardous Materials
Eighteen sites possibly containing underground storage tanks (UST) were found to exist in the project
limits. There is the possibility unregulated USTs may also exist within the proposed right of way limits.
No landfills and no hazardous waste sites were identified within the project limits. The locations of these
sites containing USTs are shown on Figure 2. These sites are described in Table 10 below.
TABLE 10
POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES
IN PROJECT AREA
Site Site Name Facili ID# Facili T e
1* Former Jack Cherry Pro erty WA-26396 Former gas station w/ USTs
2* Former Coward Pro e WA-26372 Former as station w/ USTs
3* Former Willie Gautier Pro erty 0-004142 Former gas station w/ USTs
4 � Farm None Farm w/ USTs
5 Residence None Home heatin oil UST
6 Former W nn's Gulf None Former as station w/ USTs
7 Former Faulkner's Count Store 0-024177 Former as station w/ USTs
8 Norman's Olde Store None Former as station w/ USTs
9 Moore's Used Cars None Former as station w/ USTs
10 Griffin's Hatchery None Possible USTs
11 Residence None Possible former as station •
12 � Former Rome Ro erson Store 0-017266 Former as station w/ USTs
13 Former Joe Mobley Store None Former as station w/ USTs
14 � Peele Barn None Farm w/ UST
15 Barn None Possible former as station
16 White Buildin None Former as station
17 Coltrain Pro erty WA-25103 Former gas station w/ USTs
18 Old arage None Possible former as station
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*-These properties are along the portion of US 17 currently being widened under TIP Project R-2510C,
which is currently under construction.
A preliminary site assessment will be performed on sites containing USTs or other potentially
contaminated sites prior to right of way acquisition.
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R-2511 Beaufort and Martin Counties
Project Summary For the USACE
ENG Form 4345
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Lo�ical'Termini/Independent Utility
The proposed project has logical termini. The southern terminus connects to the existing four-lane US 17
just north of NC 171and the northern terminus connects to the existing four lanes south of Williamston.
In addition, the project is of sufficient length (approx. 10.6 miles long) to address environmental matters
on a broad scope. The project has independent utility and is a reasonable expenditure, even if no
additional transportation improvements are made in the area. The project does not restrict consideration
of alternatives for other reasonably fareseeable transportation improvements.
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4634 JOE MOBLEY RD
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
TIP Project R-2511
GRIFFIN, J COMER
123 WATERSIDE DR
BATH NC 27808
TIP Project R-2511
HARRISON, JEFFREY W& CHRISTIE C
3115 SWEET HOME RD
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
TIP Project R-2511,
HOLLIDAY, WILLIAM FRANKLIN
20471 US HWY 17
Nl!LLtAMSTON NC 27892
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PERRY, BARBARA W
6655 US HWY 17
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
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5206 ASBURY CIRCLE
RALEI6H NC 27606
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9584 US HWY 17
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
TIP Project R-2511
HARRISON, MINNIE ANGE
1090 FOREST DR
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
TIP Project R-2511
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8765 US HWY 17
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
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PRICE, JOHNNIE S & MARY
8565 US HWY 17
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
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3251 GODARD TOWN RD
WASHINGTON NC 27889
TIP Project R-2511
HODGES, JOHN DAVID JR
10155 US HWY 17
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
TIP Project R-2511
LOCKHART, DONALD W
6000 US HWY 17
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
TIP Project R-2511
ROGERSON, PATTIE PRICE
8325 US HWY 17
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
TIP Project R-2511
WOOLARD, PATRICIA GRAY
10265 US HWY 17
WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
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PO BOX 607
BLOWING ROCK NC 28605
TIP Project R-2511
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8824 US 17 HWY N
WASHINGTON NC 27889
TIP Project R-2511
NC DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
815 STADIUM DRIVE
DURHAM NC 27704
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TOPPIN CHRISTIAN BASS
244 N ROBERSON ROAD
WASHINGTON NC 27889
TIP Project R-2511
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155 WOOLARD ROAD
WASHINGTON NC 27889
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WILLIAMSTON NC 27892
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7498 US 17 HWY N
WASHINGTON NC 27889
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2508 HORIZO.N HIKE COURT
RALEIGH NC 27603
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WASHINGTON NC 27889
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