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Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the followiug iuio:
1. Project Name: SR 1750 — Wood (Luker) Branch Ro�d
2. Name of Property O�vuer/llpplicaut: North Carolina Depart�uent of Transpoi�tation (NCDOT)_
3. Name of Consultaut/Agent: N/A
"Agent nuthoriza�ion needs lo be� attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID uumber(s):_N/A
5. Site Acldress: N/A
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. City: Cullowhee/Tuckase�ee
8. County: Jackson
9. Lat: _35.2636°N Long: -83.0954° W_(Coordivates at Project Center) (Decimal Degrees Please )
10. Quadraugle Name: _TuckaseeKee (35083-CI-TF-024)
1 L Waterw�ay: Woods Branch and UT's to Woods Branch
12. Watershed: Little Temiessee River (HUC 06010203)
13. Requested Action:
X Nltioinvide Permit # 14
General Perinit #
Jurisdictio�ial Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
Tl�e follo�ving information �vill be completed Uy Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Descriptioi�/ Nature of Activity/ Project Parpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Key�a�ords:

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DEPAR"1`MENT OF 'I'RANSPORTAT`ION
July 23, 2015
Ms. Lori Beckwith, NCDOT Regulatory Project Managei'
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Pattai Avenue, Room 208
Asheville,NC 28801-2714
Subject: Nation�vide 14 Permit Application
SR 1750 — Wood Brancl� (Luker Branch) Road — Woods Branch
.I�ckson County
State Project No. 14C.050161 (DWQ Minm• Permit Fee $240)
Dear Ms. Beckwith:
ANTHONY J. TA'I�A
SHCBE�ARI'
The Nortl� Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to widen, grade, drain
and pave the subject ioad. 'Chis proposal eutails improving tlie existiug gravel road to mcet
current NCDOT seeondary road standards. The proposed improvements have been identified as
necessary mainteuance and safety improvements. Funds l�ave been allocated for this project and
NCDOT woiild like to perform these activities in 2015.
I am enclosing a YCN application, Rapanos Jnrisdictioual Detenninatiou Form, DMS (EEP)
Mitigation Acceptance Letter, SHPO Forms, sh•eam assessment forms for Permit Site 3, plan
sheets showing the proposed work, photographs aud a marked county map aud USGS
topographic map.
Nortli Carolina Nahual Heritage data were checked for records of feder�lly endangered or
tlueatened species near tl�e projeet. There are 64 species with federal status that are known iu
Jackson Couuty fi•om current or historical records. Of these, eight species, Carolina Nortliern
Flying Squirrel (Glorrco�nys sabrii�rrs colornhrs), Lidiaua bat (i1�Iyotis so�lnlis), northem long-
eared bat (h�lyotis se�Ienh•ionnlrs), Appalachian elktoe (,�lnsmidontn ra��enelin�on), spruce-iir
moss spider (Mrcroliexirra inailii�aga), small wliorled pogonia (I.roh•in me�leoloi�les), swamp
piiilc (Helo�aras brdlala) and rock gnome liclien (Gy�nnor(ernra linem•e), are listed as eitl�er
threatened orendangered.
There are no records for threatened or endangered aqaatic species in the Woods Branch
watershed. Woods Braneh is too smTll and cold for mussels aud it does not support tish
according to a 2008 survey by the Noi•th Caroliiia Wildlife Resonroes Commissioii (NCWRC).
The Tuckasegee River downstream supports popiilations of the federally endangered
Appalachian elktoe mussel; l�owever, since the critical habitat and occupied habitat is over 10
Pou�ccnih Division ORice
'I'elephone: (32S) S8G2141 253 lVebsler 2oad, Sylva. North Cnrolin� 23779 Fax: (825) SS6-4043

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miles do�vustream of the project area, we reconnneud a"no effect" dctermination on
Appalachian elktoc. 'I'here shonld only be minimal ancl brief stream disturbauce associated with
the culvert eatensions and iustallation.
"fhe project area, which is comprised of single famil}� homes, yards, and small farms, is too low
in elevatiou (<3,000 feet) and lacks the habitat needed by Carolu�a Nor�hern Flying Squirrel, rock
gnome liclien, and spruce-i7r moss spider. The w�ork �vill not affect �vetlands that cotild support
swamp pink. There are some forested habitats that will be cleared along the road, Uut they do not
appear siiitable for small-whorled pagonia becaiise they are highly disturbed, comprised of an
immature stand of trees, aud/or lack the thick leaf litter that tliis pla�it often prefers. Therefore,
we recommend a"no eSfect" determination of this project on these listed terrestrial species.
The only potential l�abitat for listed species iu the project area may be suitable roost h�ees a�id
foraging �reas for bats. According to USGS data, there are undeigrouud miues aUout 2 miles
from the project area, but wliether they are open and serving as l�ibernacula for bats is uiilu�own.
Regardless, this project �vould not disturb hibernating bats because it should not i�equire blasting
aud tlie road will be improved on its existiug aligmnent. Most grading will occur in open pasture
�nd resideutial yards, but there will be some cleariug of forested areas. In anticipalion of tlie
recent listiug of the nortliern long-eared bat and Indiaua bat for Jackson Couuty, the project was
cleared (tree cuttiug) prior to April 15, 2015 to avoid auy conflict with potetitial raostiug bats.
Since the project was cleared outside the roosting period, �ve recommeud a deterinination of"uo
effect" ou Lidiaua Tnd noi�thern lo�ig-eared bat species.
This project was reviewed by NCDOT's Humau E�iviromnent Uiiit iu 2015 for potential effects
to historic architecture and archaeology. It �vas determined that no survey was required for
arcl�aeology. A survey �vas conducted for historic architecture with a detennination of "no
effect" (see attached SHPO forms).
The best managemeut practices will be used to minimize and control sedimentation and erosion
on this project. Watei• will be temporarily diverted around the �vork areas to miuimize erosio�i
and sedimeutation during the culvert iustallations. Tl�e construction foreman will review all
erosion control measures daily to ensiire that sedimentation and erosion are beiiig effectively
controlled. If tl�e planued devices are not fimctiouing �s intended, they will be iumiediately
replaced �vith better devices.
Lupacts to Waters of the Uuited States
Woods Branch (DWR Class: WS-III) is shown as a peremiial stre�m on the USGS topographic
map. Woods Branch flows approsimately 0.8 mile to the East Fork Tuckasegee River, which
then flows another 1.5 miles to tl�e Tucklsegee River. The Tuckasegee River meets the
definition of a Traditioual Navigable Water ("I`NW). Woods Brauch and its wmamed tribataries
meet the definition of Relatively Permauent Waters (RPW) and are under tlie jurisdiction of the
US An�ry Corps of Eugineers. In order to construct the project in accordance with current
NCDOT secondai}� road standards, it will be necessary to impact waters of the United States in
the Little Tennessee River Basin (HUC 06010203). �

SR 1750 - Jackson Counry Page 3 July 23, 2015
Iu regard to Permit Site 3, a spring box dischaiges water into the roadside ditch, whicl� we
deemed as intermitCent flo���. I forwarded you an email ���itli photos of Qie site ou November 4,
2014 and �ve discussed the sitttation o��er the telephone. NCDOT plans on piping the �>>ater from
the spring boa across Woods Road iiito Woods Braneli to eliminate the wet ditcl� adjacent to tlie
road. I l�ave attached the stream assessment forms yoii re�uested to validate that tlie loss of the
�vet ditch section will not require sh�eain mitigation as we discussed. Listed below is a su�mnaiy
of the proposed iinpacts.
Site No. �xistiug Couditiou Pr•oposed Conditiou Net
Statiou Iiu �acts
Site 1 30' x IS" CMY 40' x 30" CMP 10'
20+48
Site 1 A Pree Flowing Cl�amiel Impervious Dike Rc Flow Diversion 75'
Site 2 45' s 36" CMP 85' s 48" CMP 40'
22+07
Site 2A Pree Flowing Chamiel Impervious Dike ai�d Flo�v Diversiou ] 00'
Site 3 Pree Flowiug Ch�miel 60' s 18" CMP 60'
26+67 Reservoir Overflow in Pipe Across Road iuto Existittg Stream
Roadside Ditch
Site 3A Pree Flowiug Cl�liuiel Impervious Dike and Flo�>� Diversion 100'
Site 4 50' s 18" CMP 60' x 24" CVIP 10'
26+80
Site 4A Free Flo�s�ing Channel Impeivious Dike & Flo�a� Diversion 100'
Site 5 30' � 15" CMP 45' � 30" CMP 15'
39+34
Site SA Fiee Flawing Channel Impeivious Dike & Flow Diversiou 75'
Site 6 52' s 18" CMP 55' s 24" CMP 3'
as+�o
Site 6 A Frec Flowing Chanuel Impeivious Dike & Flow� Diversion 75'
Total Permanent Stream Impact fm• New Culvert and Culvert Ezteusions 138'
Total Te�upora�y Stream Impact for Impervious Dilces & Flow Diversim�s 525'
Permits Requested
NCDOT is hereby requesting authorizatiou under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to proceed
witli tlie consti•uction �roject outliued above. By copy of tliis letter, I am askiiig Ms. Marla

SR 1750 - Jackso�i Coiinty Page 4 liily 23, 2015
Ch�mbers, Western NCDOT Coordinator with tlie NCWRC, to convileut directly to }�ou
concerning tlie 404 Natiomvide Permit re�uest.
Also, by copy of this letter, I aui requestiug authorizatiou uiider Section 401 of tlie Cleau Water
Act fi�om the Nortli Carolina Department of Gnviromnent and Natutal Resources (DENR),
Division of W1ter Resources (DWR). In �ddition, I am asking Ms. Chambers and Mr. Ben
DeWit, EI, Roadside Eirviromneutal Field Operations Engineer (NCDOT), to couiment directly
to me concerning this permit request.
If you have auy questions or need additioiial information, please contact me at [phone].
Your early revie�v and eonsideration will be greatly appreciated.
Su�cerely,
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Mark S. Davis
iC//>n/�/1s�
Division 14 Enviroim�ental Supervisor
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Amy Ch�pman, Division of Water Resources, DENR, Raleigh
Ivls. Kristi Carpeitter, Division of Water Resoiuces, DENR, Raleigli
Mr. Kevin Barnett, Division af Water Resources, DENR, Asheville
Ms. Marla Cl�ambers, Western NCDOT Coordivator, NCWRC, Albemarle
Mr. Jason MTys, Biologist, US Pish & Wildlife Service, Asheville
Mr. Wesley Jamison, PE, County Mainteuance �ttgineer, NCDOT, Sylva
Mr. Jonathan Woodard, YE, District Engineer, NCDOT, Whittier
Mr. Ben DeWit, EI, Roadside Environnteutal Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT

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� � Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCI� Form
A. Applicant Informatio❑
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: � Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Speci(y Nationwide Permit (NWP) number. 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by lhe Corps? � Yes ❑ No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all fhat apply):
� 401 Water Quality Certificalion — Regidar ❑ Norn404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certifcafion — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorizalion
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For lhe record only for Corps PermiL
because written approval is not reyuired? Cerlification:
❑ Yes � No ❑ Yes � No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � yes ❑ No
of impacts? If so, altach the acceptance letter from mitiga�ion bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1 g. Is ihe project located in any of NC's lwenly coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No
below.
1h. Is lhe project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concem (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: SR 1750 — Woods Branch Road
2b. Counfy: Jackson
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Cullowhee
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or State WgS No. 14C.050161
Project No:
3. Owner Infonnation
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportalion
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Mark S. Davis, Division 14 Environmental Supervisor
applicable):
3d. Slreet address: 253 Webster Road
3e. City, state, zip: Sylva, NC 28779
3f. Telephone no.: 828-586-2141
3g. Fax no.: 828-586-4030
3h. Email address: markdavisfa�ncdot.qov
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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. AgenUConsuitant Information (if applicable)
Sa. Name: N/A
5b. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
5c. Streetaddress: N/A
5d. City, state, 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 Praject History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identificalion no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Lalitude: 35.2636 Longilude: -83.0954
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Propertysize: acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearesl body of water (slreain, river, etc.) to Woods Branch
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: DWR Class: WS-III
2c. River basin: LilUe Tennessee (HUC 06010203)
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on ihe site and the general land use in lhe vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The overall landscape in the area is primarily single family residences, forest, anci small farms. The immediate vicinity of
the project includes lhe roadway, pastures, wood lots, and maintained lawns.
3b. List the total eslimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the properly:
None
3c. List the total eslimated linear feet of all exisling slreams (intermiltent and perennial) on the property:
N/A
3ci. Explain lhe purpose of the proposed project
The purpose of the project is to improve SR 1750 to current standards and thereby improve safely.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
NCDOT will widen, grade, drain anQ pave SR 1750 to meet cu«ent NCDOT secondary road standards. The project will
require the addi[ion of 1 new culvert and extension of 5 culverts in order to meet the design criteria. Track hoes, dump
lrucks, bulldozers, paving equipment, waler pumps, sandbags, and various hand tools will be used.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or Stale been requested or obtained for lhis property /
project (including all prior phases) in lhe past? ❑ Yes � No ❑ Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determinalion was made? ❑ Preliminary Q 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 determinations or State detenninalions and attach documentation.
N/A
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your projecl (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are weiland impacts proposed on the site, lhen complete this queslion for each wetland area impacled.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number — Type of impact Type of wetland Foresled (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Pennanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem ora T
W1 ❑ P❑ T N/A N/A � Nos ❑ DWQ N/A
2g. Tot�l wetl�nd impacts N/A
2h. Comments: N/A
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermiltent stream impacts (including temporary impacls) proposed on lhe site, lhen coinplete this
question for all stream sites impacled.
3a. 3 b. 3 c. 3d. 3 e. 3f. 3 g.
Stream impacl Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 slream lenglh
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) QNT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT to Woods � PER � Corps 1 10'
Branch ❑ INT � DWQ
S1A ❑ P� T Impervious Dike & UT lo Woods � PER � Corps 1 75'
Flow Diversion Branch ❑ INT � DWQ
S2 � P❑ T Culvert Extension Woods Branch � PER � Corps 3 40'
❑ INT � DWQ
S2A ❑ P� T Impervious Dike & Woods Branch � PER � Corps 3 100'
Flow Diversion ❑ INT � DWQ
S3 � P❑ T New Culvert to UT to Woods ❑ PER � Corps 1 60'
eliminate wet ditch Branch � INT � DWQ
S3A ❑ P� T Impervious Dike & UT to Woods ❑ PER � Corps 1 100'
Flow Diversion Branch � INT � DWQ
S4 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT to Woads � PER � Corps 1 10'
Branch ❑ INT � DWQ
S4A ❑ P� T Impervious Dike & UT to Woods � PER � Corps 1 100'
Flow Diversion Branch ❑ INT � DWQ
S5 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT to Woods � PER � Corps 1 15'
Branch ❑ INT � DWQ
S5A ❑ P� T Impervious Dike & UT to Woods � PER � Corps 1 75'
Flow Diversion Branch ❑ INT � DWQ
S6 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT to Woods � PER � Corps � 3,
Branch ❑ INT � DWQ
S6A ❑ P� T Impervious Dike & UT to Waods � PER � Corps � 75,
Flow Diversion Branch ❑ INT � DWQ
3h. Totsil Permaneut Strenm Impnct fm• Nc�r Culvert and Culverl Cstensions l38'
Totnl Tempornry Strenm Impacts fm• Impervious Dikes and Flow Diversions 525'
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacls to lakes, ponds, esluaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlanlic 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) 'fype of impac[ Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora T
01 ❑P❑T N/A
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P❑T
04 ❑P❑T
4C To�nl opeu �vater impncts N/A
4g. Comments: N/A
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If ond or lake construclion ro osed, then com lete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
P2
Sf. 7oYal
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: N/A
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A
5k. Method of constniction: N/A
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, lhen individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acts require miti ation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Projecl is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Bufferimpact
number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem ora T im act re uired?
61 ❑ P � T N/A N/A ❑ Nos N/A N/A
62 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
63 ❑POT ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total huCfe�r impacis N/A N/A
6i. Commenls: N/A
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing projec[.
The minimal amount of pipe is being inslalled in order to construct the project to meel current NCDOT secondary road
standards. All strearn impacts will be mitigated by the NC Division of Mitigation Services (Ecosystein Enhancement Prograrn).
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Flppropriate BMP's according to the approved erosion and sedimentation control plan will be inslalleQ on lhe project prior to
construction. Impervious dikes and flow diversions will be installed in order to install the pipes in the "dry" to prevent
sedimentation of downstream aquatic habitats. NPDES forms will be filled ou[ and monitored by the contractor.
2. Compensatory Mitiyation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the projec[ reyuire Compensatory Mitigalion for � Yes ❑ No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, miligation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ � Corps
❑ Miligation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for lhis � Payment to in-lieu fee program (NCDMS)
project?
❑ Permiltee Responsible Miligation
3. Complete if Usiny a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (altach receipl and letter) Type N/A Quantity N/A
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3c. Comments: N/A
4. Complete if Makiny a Payment to In-lieu Fee Proyram
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is altached. � Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 138 linear feet
4c. If usiny stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool �cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet
4e. Riparian welland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland rnitigation requested: N/A acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a perrniltee responsible miligalion plan, provide a descriplion of the proposed mitigation plan.
N/A
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will ihe project resull in an impact within a prolec[ed riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No
buffer mitigaiion?
6b. If yes, lhen identify the syuare feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Reyuired 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 reyuired: N/A
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, paymen[ 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
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � yes � No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Proteclion Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Storrnwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A %
2b. Does this projec[ require a Stormwater Manageinent Plan? � Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwaler Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If lhis project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of lhe plan:
The projecl is covered by individual NPDES Permit No. NCS000250.
❑ Cerfified Local Govemment
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local govemmenf's jurisdicfion is lhis project? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of ihe following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other.
3c. Has ihe approved Slormwater Managernenl Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No
atlached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management prograrns apply � ORW
(check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwaler Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Storrnwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriale requirements? ❑ yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been mel? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Docwnentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the � Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require prepara[ion of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of lhe National or State ❑ Yes � No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has lhe document review been finalized by the
Slate Cleariny House? (If so, altach a copy of lhe NEPA or SEPA (inal approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments: N/A
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Welland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland StandarQs, ❑ Yes � No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact pennit application? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of lhe above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this projecl (based on past and reasonably anticipated fulure impacts) result in � Yes � No
addilional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualilative or yuantilafive cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answe�ed "no," provide a short narrative descripiion. This project is an upgrade of
existing infrastructure without an increase in capacity (e.g., no additional traffic lanes), so it will not facilitate secondary or
cumulative development.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail lhe ullimate Ueahnent methods and disposilion (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacily of lhe subject facility.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Desic�nated Critical Habitat (Corps Requiretnent)
Sa. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked wilh the USFWS concerning Enciangered Species Act
impacts? � Yes ❑ No
❑ Raleiyh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Offce you have contacted.
� Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
North Carolina Natural Heritage database and site visit conducted on March 19, 2015.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will lhis project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
6b. What data sources did you use lo determine whether your site would impacl Essential Fish Habitat?
N/A—There are no marine or estuarine communilies wilhin the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governmenls have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
This project was reviewed by NCDOT's Human Environment Unit in 2015 for potential effects to historic architecture and
archaeology. It was determined that there would be no effect on historic architecture or archaeology (see altached
forms).
II. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑ Yes � No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requireinents: N/A
8c. Whal source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determinalion? NC Floodplain Mapping Program
Mark S. Davis
Division 14 Euvironmental Siipeil�isor �, , � j �, -
�
ApplicanUAgent's ignature Date
ApplicanUAg2nPs Pfinted NBrrle (AgenCs signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the
applicanl is provided.)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat ��4cCrory Divison of PAiligarion S�rdices
Governor
Marcli 25, 2015
Mr. Mark S. Davis
NCDOT Division 14 Environmental Supervisor
North Carol'vin Depar�ment of Transportation
253 Webster Rond
Sylva, North Caroliva 28779
Dear Mr. Davis:
Subjecl: Mitigatio�� Acceptance Letter:
f)onaid R. van Cer Vaart
Secrelaiy
�ECEIVEp
MAR 2 7 2015
DiVISION 14
Division l4 Project, SR 1750 (�Vood Br�uch RoTd) ImprovemeNS, 7ackson Connty; NBS
Elemenl14C.050161
The purpose of ihis letter is to notif}� you tliat ihe Divisiou of Mitigation Services (DMS) wilf provide the
compensalory stream rnitigation for the subjecl projecL Based on tlie udonna�ion received on M�rcli 19, 2015, die
impacts are localed in CU 06010203 of the Little Temiessee River Uasin in ihe Soutliern Mountains (SM) Eco-
Resion, and are as follows:
Little Tennessec Strenm Wetlands Buffer (Sq. PIJ
06U10203 Non- Coastal
SDi Cold Cool \Vami Riparian Zone I Zone2
Riparia¢ Marsh
Impacts �38.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(feet/acres)
This impacl and associTted uutigation need were under pro,jected by lhe NCDOT in the 2015 uupact data.
D�iS will conuuit to implement sufiicieut compensaWry sfream mitigation credils to offset the nnpacts associated
wifh ihis projecl as deternuned by the regulatory agencies using Ihe delivery limeline listed in Section F3.c.iii of the
In-Lieu Fee Iustn�ment da[ed July 28, 2010. If the above referenced impact amounts are revised, then dus
mitigalion acceptance letrer a�ill no longer Ue vnlid �nd a new mitigation �cceptance lelter will 6e required from
DMS.
8420.
If you have any queslions or need addilional 'viformation, please contact Ms. Detl� Hamion al 919-707-
Sincerely,
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Jaru s . Sta�fill
DMS Assel Management Supervisor
ce: Ms. Lori Beckwifh, USACC — Aslieville Regulatory Field Office
Mr. Wesley Jamison, P.E., NCDOT — County Mainte�iai�ce Engineer
Ms. Linda Filzpatrick, NCDOT — PDEA
File: SR 1750Improvemenls—Division 14
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Pnone: 915-i0i-897611Nemet. hdlp:/(porial.rcdenr.orgAveh�eep
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USACE AIDt� DWQ # Site #_ (indicate on attached map)
( t°s, STREAM QUALITY ASSESSM�NT WORKSHEET -
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Proride the following infm•mation fm• U�e sh•e�m rench under assessmenh -
1. Applicant's name: ,�G�� % 2. Evaluator's name: �Q�`" /G�`-//�'�
3. Date of evaluation: 3`/ �/� 4. Time of evaluation: /33S'
5, N�me of strenm: v T Oo.e�r �/k.-r� 6. River basin: L- • ���Sfea- �Le �'
7. Approximate drainage area: Ao�e- — M) �o S. Stream order: (sf
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9. Length of reach evaluated: " D 10. Counly: J�cflSo �^
11. Sile coordiva�es (if known): przfer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision ��fline (if any):_
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Latihide(ex.34.372312): c35 •� �� Cqngilude(es.-77.i56611): �
Me�hod locnlion detennined (circle): CPS Topo Sheei Oriho (Aeriul) Phoro/GIS Otlicr GI. Othe
13. Loealio�i oCreach under evaluation (note uearby roads and landmarks a�id attac i m idenlifyi
14. Proposed channel work (
I5. Recent weather condi�ioi
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16. Site conditions at time of visit: ���i-f /'-Hi n . s y�j��.n �n -✓� in `bq�o✓t�y
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17. Identify any special w�tei�vay classificalions known: _Section 10 _Tidnl \V�at�ers _Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout \Vaters _Outstanding Resource \Vaters _ Nutrienl Sensitive �V�ters " Water Supply 1Valershed �(f-IV)
18. Is Ihere a pond or lake located upstream of Ihe evaluation point? YES �[f yes, estimate �he �vater sw�face area:
19. Does cl�annel nppenr on USGS quad m�p? 1'ES �( 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YGS i O
2L Estima�ed watershed land use: ��Residential _% Commercinl _% Industrial �a % Agricultural
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%�o Foms[ed % Cleared / Logged _% Olher (
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22. 6ankfull �vidth: �/ 23. Bank height (from bed to top of baiik): �
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Fln[ (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) ✓bloderale (4 to 10%) _S[eep (> 10%)
25. Chnnnel siuuosity: ✓trnight _Occasionnl bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions fm� wmpletion of worksheet Qoented on page 2): Begin by delennining the most appropriale ecoregion based on
loca�ion, terrain, vegetation, stream classificalion, etc. Every characteristie nuist be scored using Ihe same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characleristic within Ihe r�uge show❑ for the eeoregion. Paae 3 provides a brie( descriplion of how to review the
characteristics identified in ihe worksheel. Scores should reflect au overall assessmenl of �he stream reach w�der ev�luation. If a
characteristic cannot be ev�lua[ed due to site or wea�her conditions, enter 0 in Ihe scoring box and provide an ezplanation in the
conunen[ section. R�here there are obvious changes in the characler of a stream under review (e.g., Ihe sheam Oows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches thal display more coutinuity, and a sep�rate form used lo evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a sVeam reach musl ra�ige behveen 0 and 100, �vitli a score of 100 representing a strezm of the
highest qu�lity.
Totnl Scare (from
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This chnnnel eraluntion form is iufenAed to be used only as �(guide to assist Inndowners and envirmimental pinfessim�nls in
g:rthering Ihe dntn required by thc Unitcd Stntes Army Cm�ps af Cngineers to malce n preliminary nssessment of stream
qunlih�. The totnl swre resulting from the completion of fhis form is subject to USACC npproval nnd does not imply �
pnrticulnr mitigntion rntio or requirement Fonn subject to change —version O6/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 z 26.

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Date: �j � �9��� Project/Site: SR/'�U
Evaluator: � ML�Gn County: ��_��sp�
Total Points: �. Streain Deter ation (circle one)
Stream is af least inlermi(tenf
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1a� Continuity of channel bed and bank 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along ihalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel slructure: ex. ri�le-pool, slep-pool, � � 2 3
ripple-poolsequence
4. Particle size of sfream subshate 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 � 2 3
7. Recenl alluvial deposits 0 �j1 2 3
8. Headculs 0 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 .5 1 1 S
10. Nalural valley 0 0,5 1 1.5
11. Second or grealer order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
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12. Presence of Base(low
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water
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19. Rooted upland plants in streambec
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abi
21. Aqualic Mollusks
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26. Wetland plants in slreambed
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APPROV�D JURISDIC'PIONAL DCTER�IINATION ROR�I
U.S. Army Corps oP F.nginccrs
Tliis lonn should be eompleted by follo�cing �he ins�niclions provided in Section IV uf the 1D Form Inslnic�ional Guidebook.
SI:C'1'10\ I: BACI(GROUYD INI'ORDIATION
A. I2EPOR'P CODIPLET[ON DATE FOR APPROVED JURISDICTIONAI. DETF.R�I INATION (JD):
[3. DISTRICT OTP']CG, CILC•, NAIIIE, AND NU�IBER:
C. PROJECT LOCATION AND BACI<GROUND INfOR�AIA'fION: SR 17�0 - N�oods Brunch Itoad (Luker t3rnnch Rond)
Sta�e: NC Counly/p�rish/borough: Jackson Ciq�: Cullo�chee
Center coordinntes of site QaUlong in degree decimal 1'ormaQ: Lal. 352636° N, Long. -33.095d° �5'.
Universal Transverse Mcrcalor:
Name of nenrest �vn�erbody: lVoods [3ranch
Name of nenres� Tmdi�ional Nuvigahle \Veter (T[�lV) lnto �chieh �he aquatic resource llo�vs: Tuckasegee Rirer
Nmne of �va�crshcA or I Iydrobgic Uni� Code (I-IUC): Little Tennessee (HUC 06010203010020)
� Check if mup/diaeram of revie�v area and/or potontinl jurisdictionnl nrens is/nre availabic upon requcs�.
❑ Check if other sites (e.g.. ollsi�e mi�iention sites. disposol sites. etc...) nre nssoci��ed �vith �his nclion nnd nre recorded on n
difterent JD fonu. �
D. REYIEVA' PER�ORINED TOR SITE EVALUATIO� (CIICCI<ALL TIIAT APPLI'):
� Oftice (Desk) Determination. Date: b(amh 36. 201 �
� Field De�ennination. Dme(s): nlarch 19. 20U
SECTION II: SUAIDIARY OR FINDINCS
A. RHA SECTION 10 DGTCRVIIA'ATIO� Of JUItISDICTION.
There Are no "narigable iru�ria q% ihe US.'� �vilhin Kivers and Harbors Act (RHA)jurisdiction (as de�ined by 33 CFR par� 329) in ihe
revie�c nrea. [2equire�fJ
❑ lVaters subjeci to thc cbb and tlo�c of the tide.
❑ R'nters are prescntlr uscd. or hm�e been used in ihe pasL or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or I'ureign comnrerce.
Iisplain: .
6. C�VA SECTION 40A DETER�IINATION OP JURISDICTION.
'fhere Are "�rnlers o(Oie US." �vilhin Clean A1'nter Act (C1VA) jurisdic�ion (ns detined by 33 CFR part 32R) in Ihe revie��� nrea. (Itequirerl�
l. \1'aters ofthe U.S.
n. Indicnte presence of wnters o( U.S. in review nren (checl< all thnt npply): �
❑ TNIYs, including tcrritorinl sens
❑ VVetl�nds adla�ent tu "I'NVVs
� Relatively pennanent �ra�crs' (RPA1's) �hnt Flo��� directly or indirectly into "fNV1's
❑ Non-RPVA's �hnt Flo�c direcUy or indirectly into T'NV1's
❑ AVetlnnds directlr nbutting RPAVs ihat flo��� directly ur indirectly into 7TlVs
❑ VVetlands a�ls����t to but not dircetly �bul�ine RPNs thnt tlo�v direetlp or indirectly in�o "CNVl's
❑ AA'etimids adjacen� to non-RPAVs thnt Flow directly or indirectly into'f�VVs
❑ Impoundmcnts of jurisdictional ���aters
❑ Isolnted (interstnte or intri�s�a�e) �ca�er,, including isolated �vetlands
b. Identify (estimnlc) sizc oP wnters of the U.S. in the review nreo:
Non-�cetlnud �+•nters: 1,200 linesr feet I-3 �cid�h (li) and/or acres.
VVetlands: ncres.
c Limits (boundsries) ofjurisdiclion bnscd on: Esfablished br OHR'Df.
Ele�•ation ol establishcd OH1V�I (if known): .
2. \on-regulated �r�tershretlands (checl<if npplicnble):'
❑ Potentially jurisdiciional «m�ers and/or ��-e[Innds ���ere nssessed �vi�hin the revie��� aren and determineA to be no� I��risdictional.
Explain:
' Uo�es clreckeA belo�c s6all be suppotled by complatin� tlre nppmprime sections in Seclion III belo�r.
� For purposes oflhis lomt ,in RPR' is defined ns a �eibWnry� �hat is nat a TN1V aiiJ tlia� t}picallp �o�cs ��ear-romui or has con�inuuus Flo�c at le:�st "se.uonally"
(eg.. I�picall�� 3 iuonlhs).
- Supporting documeNa�ion is presenled in Scction III.P.

SECTIONIII: CA1'AANAW'SIS
A. TNVVs AYD AA'CTI,ANDS ADJ,ACENT TO TMVs
'flie :igeucies will nsscrtjurisdiction orer TN�Vs nn<I �retlands odjacent to TMVs. IPthe nquntic resource is o TN\V, completc
Seclion IILA.I nnd Secfion III.D.1. ouly; iPthe nquotic resow�re is n wellmid ndjncent to a"I1�1\', complete Sectious III.AJ nnd 2
and Section III.D.I.; otherwise, see Section III.B below.
L TN�V
Idcntify'1'NIV:
Suinmarize r.�tionale supportine dete�nnina�ion:
2. �Vetlnnd ndjacent to TNR'
Summnrize rntionale supportine conclusion Ihal wetl.wd is "adjaccnP':
6. CHARACTERISTICS O� TRII3U'I'ARl' (THAT IS \O"P A'f\1V) AND ITS ADJACENT �VGTLA�DS QR ANl'):
'I'his section summnrizes informatim� regnrding chnrac[eristics of the tribufnry nnd its ndjncent �retlands, if any, nnd it helps
delermine �vhether or not the sfnndnrds for jm�isdiction estnblished under Rap.v�as have been met.
'1'he agencies will nsscrtjm�isdietion over non-nnvignble h�ibutaries of TN�Vs where �lic h�ibutnrics nrc "relatively permnnenl
�vnters" (RPR's), i.e. tributaries Ihnl �ypicnlly Oon� year-round or lim�c continuous ilo�r at le:ist seasonnlly (e.g., �ypicnlly 3
mon�hs). A wetland tlmt Aireclly nbuts an RPV1' is nlso jurisdictional. IPthe aquatic resow�ce is not n TNR', but hns rear-round
(perennial) Oo�r, sl<ip to Secfion III.D.2. If the nquntic resow�ce is n weH:md directl}' nbutling n h�ibufnry witii perenninl flow,
sl<ip to Section III.D.4.
A wetland that is ndjncent to but that does uot direc�ly nbut an RPAA' requires n signi[icnnf nesus evnluntion. Corps dish�iets and
EPA regimis will include in the reca�d nip� nvnileble informn[ion thnl documents the e�istencc of a signific:int ne�us behreen n
relntively permnnent tributary ihnt is not perenninl (and its adjncent weflmids if nnr) nnd a traditional nnvigable wnter, even
Ihough a significant ne�us findiug is iwt required ns m m�t�cr o( Imv.
If the wnferbod�' is imt nn RPVA', m� n wcUnud direcfly nbulting mi RPAV, a JD e�ill require additionnl dntn to determine if the
�rnterbody has a significnnt uesus wifh a TMV. IPthe iributm�y hns ndjacent wetlands, the significnnt nexus evnlunfion must
consider the tributmy in combinntion with nll of ifs ndjacent wetlands. This siguilicnnt nexus evnluntion tlmt combines, Pm�
annlylicnl pw�poses, Hie h�ibutary nnd nll of its adj:icent �retlnnds is used whetl�er tlie revie�r area identiiied in U�e JD requcsf is
the tributory, m� its ndjncmit wetlnnds, or both. If Ihe JD covers a tributary �ritli ndjncent �retlnnds, complete Section III.B.1 Pm�
Hie tribulnry, Section 111.13.2 for any onsife wetlnnds, and Section III.6.3 Por nll wetlnnds ndjacent to that tributary, bofh onsitc
nnd o(fsite.'I'he de[erminnlion whefhcr a significont ue�us esists is determined in Section III.0 belo�r.
I. Chnrncteristics oPnon=fNV1's tlint tlow direc�ly or indireeHy into TNR'
(i) General Aren Condifions:
Watcrshcd sizr. Ficic List
Drainogc arca: Picic List
Aeerngz nnnual rainfall: inehes
r\verage anmmi sno���fall: inches
(ii) Physicnl Ciiar�cteristics:
(n) Relationship ���ilh TNVV:
❑ Tributaq� �lo�cs dinctly into TNN.
❑ Tributnry Flo���s �hrough Pick List tribu�eries before enterine TNVV.
Projec� �cnters art Piel< List river miles from TNIV.
Projec� �caters are Pick I,ist river miles Gom RPAV.
Projec� ���aters nre Picl< List aerial (strnight) miles from TN W.
Projec� ���ntcrs nre Pick List aerial (strnieht) miles Crom 2PA1'.
Prolec� ���a1en cros, or szn�e as stntz boundaries. Esplain:
Identity tlo�c routc to'INVV':
Tributaq� stremn order. if kno�vn:
' �b[e [ha1 the hutmctionol Guidebook conl�ins a�dilional informa�inn regar�ine s�cales, ditches, �enshes, nnd erosional fenh�res gener,�lly and in the arid
\Vest.
' Flou� raute cun be descri6ed bp idzntifying, e.g., lribumn' .�. ���hich Flo�cs Ihrough lhe rerie�c urea, lo Oo�c iuto tri6utaq� b, �chich tlien Flo�cs inlo TN\1'.

(b) Genernl "fribwan• Cliarneteristics (check all that apph�l:
'IYibutary is: ❑ i�alural
❑ Artifcinl (man-made). Esplain:
❑ �4miipulaled (mmi-al�cred). Gxplain:
Tributnr}� properlies ���itl� respcet to top of bank (eslimt�te):
Avcrnee wid(h: 1'eet
Average deptle [ect
Average side slopcs: Pick List.
Primurr tribulan� subs�rntc composiliun (check all �hat apply):
❑ Silts ❑ Sands ❑ Concrote
❑ Cobblcs ❑ Grnvcl ❑ Muck
❑ 13edrock ❑ Vcge[ation. "1'ype!%cover.
❑ O�her. F.splain: .
'I'rihWary conAitimi/s�ability �e.g., highly emding slouehine banksJ. E�plain:
Presence of nm/riflle/pool complexes. Bsplain: .
Tributan• geomc�ry: Fick List
TribWmy gr�dient (approsimate arerage slope): %
(c) Flo�c:
Tributaq� providcs foc Pick List
Cs�imatc nvzrnge number of Ilo��� evon�s in revie�v aretdyeur. Pick List
Describe flo��� «�imr. .
O�her informntion on durn�ion and volume: .
Surfncc flo�r is: Pick List Clmrncicristics:
Subsurfacc Flo���: Pick List Esplain �inAines:
❑ Dyc (or o�her) tesl perlonucd: .
Tribu�nq� has (check nll tha� apply):
❑ I3ed nnd banks
❑ OHVV�4� (chcck �II indicamn tha� appl}�):
❑ dcar. nn�urnl line impressed on thc bnnk
❑ changrs in tlie charactcr of soil
❑ shelring
❑ vege�n�ion matred do�su. bcnt. or absznt
❑ leaf lilter diswrbed or �vashed a�vnr
❑ sediment dcposition
❑ �catcr stninine
❑ o�her (list):
❑ Discontinuous OIIAV�1.' Esplain:
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the presence of litter and debris
destruction ol tcrrcs�rial rcectntion
Ilic presence of �crack line
sedimenl sur(infl
stour �
nmhiple observcA or predic�ed flo�c events
nbrupt ch�nge in plani communiq,
It tne�ors olher tlian ihe OHVA'b( �cerz used to determine lateral exteni ol CR'A jurisdie�ion (eheck nll that apply):
❑ I ligh Tide Line indicatcA br: ❑A4ean Hi�h Na�cr A4ark indicntcA by:
❑ oil or scum line nlong s-hore objects ❑ surccy to a�°ailnble datum;
❑ fine shell or de6ris deposits (foreshorz) ❑ physical markings:
❑ physical marAings/chnracterislics ❑ vegetation lines/chanecs in vcoztntion �ypes.
❑ �idal gauges
❑ othcr(list):
(iii) Chemical Characteristics:
Charaeterize tribu�nry (e.g., �carer color is elear, dixolored. oily [ilm; �vater quality; genernl �cntershed chnrneteristics, ete.).
F.�plain: .
Iden�ily speci[lc pollutnnts, if kno�cn: .
°A nnniral or man-made discoutinuily in �he OI IA1'V�I does nol necessarilp secer I�irisdic�ion (e.g., �chere �he stream tempurarily Oo��s undersound, or �chere
the OHVVbl h.s bern mmoreJ by Ae�°ebpment or asrieuhueal pme�ices). AYhere �here is a break in tlie OHVVhl thnt is wirelnled lo Ihe �cn[erbody's �o�c
rraiine (eg., Ilo�v over n rocA ou�crop nr tluouJi ll culezrt), �hz agencies �cill look lor indicator of Oo�r nbove nnA belo�r Ihe brznk.
'Ibid.

(ir) Biologicol Charocteristics. Chniwel supporls (checle nll thnt apply):
❑ Itiparitin corridor. Characteris�ics (q'pe. a��erage �cidth): .
❑ \Vetland liinga Chaructcristics: .
❑ I-IahitaL for.
❑ Federally Listed specics. Hsplain findings: .
❑ Pish/spmcn arcas. 6xpl�in tindings: .
❑ O�her environmen��illy-sensitive species. E�plsiin findings:
❑ Aqu�ticArildlifc divcri�y. h:splain fndings: .
2. Chnrneterislics of �retlnnds ndjncent to non-TN�V thnt ilo�r direcUy or indirectly into TN�1'
(i) Physicnl Clinrncteristics:
(a) Geneml A1'etland Characteristics:
Propcitics:
VA'e�lnnd size: acrts
VVc�InnA h�pe. E�pinin: .
VVe�lnnd quali�y. F,�plain: .
Project �cetlands cross or serre as stato bowidnries. Gxplain:
(b) Geneml Clo�s Relationshiu ��°ith Non-�T'VV:
Plo«� is: Pick List. fixpinin: .
Sudace Llo��� is: Pick List
Charac�eristics:
Suhsurt'ace Ilo���: Pid< List Explain lindines:
❑ Dye (or o�hcr) Icst perfonncd: .
(c) AVetlnnd AAjncencr De�ennina�ion witli Non-TN1V:
❑ Directly abutting
❑ No� directly ab�ittine
❑ Discretc �vctlnnd hydrologic connection. F.xplain:
❑ Ecological conneciion. Esplain: .
❑ Separatcd bp bern�/bnrrice 6spinin: .
(d) Pro�imitv (Relationshiu) �o TA'lV
Projeci ���etlnnAs m�c Picl< List riecr milcs from "I`NVV.
Prolec� �cnters nre Pick List nerial (straiehQ miles from'I�NVV.
Flo�r is from: Pidc List.
8s�imn�c npproxinmtc locntion oi�cctlnnd tis within �he Pick List Floodpinin.
(ii) Chemicnl Chararteristics:
Characterize ���etland system (e.g., �vater eobr is clznr. bro�cn, oil tihn on surfaee; �cater quality; geneml �catersheA
ehnrncteristics; e�c.). F.spl�in: .
Iden�it}� specific pollu�ants, if kiio�cn: .
(iii) [iiological Chnrncteristics. \Vetland suppm�ts (check oll that aPP�>')�
❑ Riparinn bufter. Charneteristics (Lype, a��emee ���idth): .
❑ Vegelntion t}'pe/pereent cover. E�plain: .
❑ Ha6itat lor.
❑ Pcdcrnllv Listcd spccics. I;zpinin fmdings: .
❑ Fish/spn�cn nreas, E�pinin findings: .
❑Otherenrironmentally-sensitivespecies. Esplainlindings:
❑ Aquatic/�rildlile diversity. Explain tinAings: .
3. Characteristics of all wetlands adjacent to the tributnry (if nny)
All «�etlnnd(s) beingconsidered in the cumulaiive analysis: Piel< List
r\ppro�imately ( ) acres in total m�e beine wnsidercA in �he cumulative anal��sis.

For each �vetland. specify tlie I'ollo�ving:
Directlr nbuts? (Y/N) Size (in �cresl Direetiv nbuts'? (Y/1�') Size (in neres)
Summm�ize over�ll biological, cheinical and physical (wic�ions being perl'omied: .
C. SIGNIf ICAN"P NEXUS DG"PERi111i\4\"1'ION
A significant nesus nualysis �rill nssess ihe ilow chnrncteristics nnd fimctimis of the tributnry itself nnd ihe funetions performed
by niq� �retlands ndjncent �o the tribufmy �o determine i(tliey significnntly ntfect Ihe chemicnl, physicnl, nnd bialogicnl integrity
oPa TN�V. Pm� ench of the following situntions, n significnnt ne�us ecists iPthe tribufnry, in combinntion with all of ifs adjncent
�cetlnnds, hns more thnn n sprculntive or insubstantial effect on the chemical, physicnl nnd/or biologicnl iutegrity of n TMV.
Considerntions �vhen evaluating significont necus iudude, but nre not limited to the volume, dw�ation, and fi�equcnc}� oPthe Ilow
of water in Hie iributary nnd its pro�imity to n TN\V, nnd ihe fimctious performed by ihe tributnry and nll its ndjacen[
wetlands. It is not appropriate to determine significmri nesus bnsed solely on auy specific tlu�eshold of distance (e.g. behreen a
tributnry and ils adjacent wetlmid m� behreen n �ributary nnd the TN\V). Similnrl}�, Ihe fnct nu ndjncent wetlnnd lies wilhin or
outsidc oPn Ooodpinin is not solcly detcrminatire of signifcant nexus.
Urmv connections behreen the fenhu�es dorumented nnd tlie e(fects on ihe TNR', os identified in ihe R�ipmm.s Guidance and
discussed in the Insiruclionnl Cuideboolc. �ncfors to cmisider include, for ecnmple:
• Does the Iributaq�, in combinution o�ith ils a�jacenl a'etlands (if any), h.rve the capacity tu carp- pollufnnts or flooA �cnters to
lTVVs. or lo reduce the amount ol pollwants or flood �vaters reachin@ a TN\V?
• Docs �hc Iributnry. in combination �vith its n�l��en� weUands (if nny). pro��ide hnbitat nnd lifecycle support hinctions (or lish and
othcr spccics, such ns tcedine, nestine, spmcnine. or renring youn� for species thnt are present in �he'IN\Y'?
• Does the tribWar}•, in wmbination �vith its nAjncen� �ceUnnAs (if nny). hnre �he enpncity to �ranster nutrieNS and or_anic carbon ihnt
support damnstream faod���ebs? �
• Does Ihe tribwaq�. in combination ���ith its adl�ccn� ���ctl�nAs (if nny), hare o�her rzlationships to �he physical, chemical, or
bioloeical in�ceritv ofthc'IT'VV'?
Note: the nbove lisf of considerntions is not inclusive nnd otlicr fmicfimis observed or luiown to occw� shoidd be documented
bclo�v:
L Significant nezus fiudings for non-RP\1' thnt hns im ndjncent wetlnnds nnd Ilows directly or indirectly into TNR's. Esplain
CinJines o(presence or abscncc of sienihcan� nexus belo�v. bnscA on thc �ributaq° itsclf, �hen go �o Scc�ion IILD: .
2. Significmrt nesus lindings fm� non-RP\\' mid its ndjncent wetlnnds, where the non-RPW Ilows direcfly m� indirecll�• into
TN��'s. 8zpinin findines of presence or absence of significnnt ne�us belo«°. bnseA on the tributnq� in combination �rith all of its
adjaccnt �vctlands, Ihcn go to Section III.D: .
3. Signiliemit nezus �ndings fm� wetl�nds ndjncenf to mi RP�V birt thnt do not direcfly nbut tlie RP�V. Espinin lindings of
presenee or nbsence of si�nificnnt nexus belo�c. based on tlie Uihulap� in coinbinn�ion �ei�h nll of ils a�jneenl �cetlnnds, then eo to
Scc[ion IILD: .
D. DET[;Ri�11N.1'I'IONS OR JUIi1SU1CT10NAL PINDINCS. THE SU6JECT \5'ATERSAYETL.\NDS ARE (CHECI< ALL
THA"I' APPLI'):
l. TN�Vs and Adjacent R'etlnnds. Check all �hnt npply nnd proride size cstimatcs in mvie��� area:
❑ TN\Ys: lincar fcel �vidlh (ft), Or, ncres.
❑ VVctlnnds ndjaccnt to i7JAVs: �cres.
2. RP\\'s thnt Ilow direcih� m� indirecfl�� info TNR's.
� Tributarics ofTiVlYs �chem tributnrics q�picnlly Flo�v yearvrounA nre I�irisdictionnl. Provide datn �nd rationale indicatin� �hnt
�ributaq� is percnninl: Thc strcams nt sites I-2 nnd d-6 hnve detineA chnnnels nnd hnA persistent Flo�c during se��eral site
risi�s.
� Tributaries oCTI�IV �vhere �ribularies hnve continuous flow "sensonnll}'' (c.e.. typically three mon�hs each year) are
jurisAictionnl. Dntn suppohing this conclusion is provided al Section 111.13. Provide rn�ionnle indicntine Ihnt tri6Waq� flows
scasonally: The s�renm a� si�e 3 Incks n�eell defined ch�mnel, but it is chronicnlly dis�urbed in a grnvel rond di�ch and
drive�rar. 'I lie stream origin is belo�s a sprin@-box. so Ilow is al least seasonal.

Providc cs�imatcs forjurisdictional �vntcrs in thc rcric�ti� area (check all �hm apply):
�'I'ribu�nry �vnters: 1200 linenr feet I-J �� idth (ft).
❑ Olher non-���e�lend �vn�ers: acres.
Identily 1�'pe(s) of �rtiler;: .
3. Non-RP\5'se thnt ilo�r direcHy m- indirectl�� into TN�Vs.
❑ Naterbody that is not a TN11' or an RPII'. twt Ilu�cs dimctly or indirectlti• into n'fNVA', nnd il has a significanl nexus o�i�h �
TiVAV isjurisdictional. Duta supponing O�is conclusion is prorided al Section IILC.
Provide es�imates for I��risdictionnl �cnters ���i�hin the revie�r aren (chcek nll that apply):
❑ TribWnry �entcrs: lincnr tcc� wid�h (ft).
❑ O�her non-�ce�land �va�ers: ncres.
Identifp Lype(s) oF�ca(ers: .
4. �Vetlnnds directly nbutting nn RP�V thnt flow directlp or indirectly iuto TN�Vs.
❑\Vetlnnds directly nbut RP\V nnd �hus nre I��risdictional as acij�eent �cetlands.
❑ Wetlands direcllp ubul�ing an RPA5' where lrihuteries typicallr ilo�v yenr-rounA. Proride data mid ralionale
indicaiing �hat tribuleq� is perennial in Section III.D2, nbove. Provide rn�ionale indica�ing �hai �ceUand is
directl�� abuttine an RPIV: .
❑AVetlands dimctlp ahultine an I2P1V �chere lribuluries t}'picnllr flo�a.sensonall}'." Pro��ide dntu indicaling thn� �ribulnn' is
seaconal in Section III.I3 and r.itionnle in Section III.D2 aboae. ProviAc mtionale indicatine Ihal ���etland is dirtc�lr
abunine an 2PlV: . � .
Proeide acreuge estimates lixjurisdic�ional wetlands in (he revie�+• area: ncres.
5. �Vetl:inds ndj:icent to but not direcHy nbutting nn RVR' th:�t Oow directly or indirec�ly into T\\Vs.
❑�Vetlnnds �hat do not direclly abu� an RPAA', bul when considered in combin.ition �cith Uie IribWnn• to ���hich they are adacent
nnd ���ith similndr siivated adjacent ���ctlands. ha��e a si@ni�ican� nesus �sith a'I N W.ire lurisidic�ionnl. Da�a supporting �his
con[lusion is procided nt Section IILC.
Provide ncrenee estiinnlcs for jurisdictionnl a�etlnnds in the rcvic�c arcn: neres.
6. \1'eflands ndjacent to non-RP\Vs tlint Ilow directly m� indirectly into TN\Vs.
❑ 1Vetlemds edjacenl to such �rnters, end have �vhen considereA in combinntion wi�h �he tributaq• to ���hich they nre �ti.lncent and
�sith similarlr situated e�jacent �retlands. lia��e a significent nexus n'ith n 7lTAV are jurisdiclional. Data supporting Ihis
conclusion is prorided at Section ]ILC.
Pro��ide estimates for jurisdictional �cetlands in tlie revie�v ares acres.
7. Impoundments ofjw�isdictionnl �rntcrs.'
As a genernl rule, the impoundment of a jurisdictionul tributary remninsjurisAictional.
❑ Demons�i.11e that impoundment �vas cremed �iom "�vaten uf the US.." or
❑ Demonstrn�c thn� �vntcr mcets thc critcria for one of thc ca�eeories presen�ed above ( I-6). or
❑ Demonstrntc thn� ���a�cr is isolated ���i�h a ncxus �o commcrce (sez H belo���).
G. ISOLATGD �IMP@RS'TAT6 OR INTRA-STATC� �VATCRS, INCLUDINC ISOLATCD \VETLAI�DS, THC USE,
DEGRADA"PIOV' OR DGSTRUCTION Of �VHICH COULD A�['CCT INTERSTATC COAIDIERCE, INCLUDING AM'
SUCH 1\'ATERS (CHG.CI<ALL'I'HA"I'.\PPLI'):10
❑ n-hich are or could be used by interstate or forzign va��elers for recreationul or other purposes.
❑ from which fish or shelllish are or could bc mken and sold in interstate or Coreign commeree.
❑ which nre or could be used lor industrial purposes by indusu-ies in iniers�a�e coinmerce.
❑ Interstn�e isolated �vnters. 8xpinin: .
'Scc Poohtott!! 3.
"To complete lhe :malysis refer �o �he ke)' in Sec�ion III.D.6 oflhe Inslructional Guidebook.
�° Prim' [o asserling or declining C11�A jm'isdiclion b�iseJ snlrlp on Ihis categm}', Cm'ps Uish'icls ��'ill elecnir Ihe ne�inn In Cnrps nnJ F,1'A HQ fnr
reric�r consislenl ��ilh Ihe pracess Ucscribe� in Ihe Corps/EPA d/eiuormuHuii Regardiug Cllil AelJurisr(iclian Follnu�ing R�rpauas.

❑ O�herfactors. F.spinin:
Identif�� n�nter bod�� and sununarize rolionnle suppm�ting determinotion:
Provide estimntes forjurisdietional �cnters in the rerie�v nren (cheek nll that npply):
❑ Tribu�m�� �va�ers: lincar tcet �ciA[h (ft).
❑ O�hcr nou-�cctland ��nters: ncres.
Identity q�pe(s) of �v�iters: .
❑ VVellands acres.
['. NON-JURISDICTIONAL�1'ATERS,IA'CLUDINGR'L.'I'LAV'DS(CHGCI<ALLTIIATAPPI.I'):
❑ If po�cntinl �vc�lnnds �ccm nsscsscd ���i�hin �he recie��� nreo. �hese nrens did not mcc� thc critcria in �hc I987 Corps of Gngincers
\Vetland Dclinca�ion i�lanual and/or npproprintc Reeionnl Supplcmcn�s.
❑ Revie�v nre� induAed isolnted �va�ers �ri�h no substunlial ne.�us to interstnte (or foreign) cominerce.
❑ Prior �o lhe I,m 2001 Supreme Court decision in "SII'dNC('," the revie�s area �vould heve been regulnted based solelv on thc
:.tilitn�atuq� E3ird Rulz' @-BR).
❑VVaters do noi meet �he `Signilicanl Nexus' standard. �vhere such a Ilndine is required for jurisdiclion. Esplain: .
❑ Ofhee (cspinin, il not co��crcd nborc): .
Procide acreaee es�imaies fur non ,jurisdictional n�ateis in �he revie�v area, �vhere Ihe sole potential basis of jurisdictiun is �he p413R
factors (i.e., prcsence of migratory birds. presence ol endan�ered species, use oP�cafer I'or inigaled agriculture), using best professional
judgment (check all �hat appip):
❑ Non-�vetlnnd �rn�ers (i.e., rivers, streains): linem� feel width (fi).
❑ Lake,/ponds: acres.
❑ Other non-o�etland m�aten: acres. List type ofaquntic resoume: .
❑ 1Vctlands: acras.
Proride acreage estima�es Cor non-jurisdic�ional ���n�crs in Ihc reric��� nrca that do no� meet the "Sienilicani Ne�us' standard, �vhere such
a fmding is required lor I�irisdiclion (check nll �hnt npplq):
❑ Non-�vetlnnd �rn�ers (i.e., ricers, slreams): linem� feei, �vidih (ft).
❑ LakeJpunds: acres.
❑ Other non-���etlnnd ���nters: ncres. I.ist �ype of nquntic resouree: .
❑ AVetlan�.r, acres.
SL;CPfOY IV: DA"CA SOURCES.
A. SUPPORTIYG DATA. Dnin reriewed fm� JD (checl< nll ihnt nppiy - chcckcd ilcros shnll be includeA in cnse lile and. �vhere checked
nnA requested, appropri�tely reference sources belo�v):
� �1aps: plans, plo�s or plat submiued bp or on behalCot the applicanUconsultane .
� Dat� shcc�s prcpnrcd/submit�cd by or on bchnlf of the npplicmiUconsul�nnt.
❑ Officc concurs �vith dNa shcets/dclincn�ion report.
❑ Oftice dces not concur �cith Ja(a sheei.idelineation report.
❑ Dma sheeu prepnred by the Corps: .
❑ Corps nm�ienblc �catcrs' stuAy: .
❑ U.S. Gcoloeical Survcy Flydrologic Atlns: .
❑ USGS NI ID dnte.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 di�it HUC maps.
� U.S. Gcologicnl Survcr m�p(s). Ci�e scnle K qund nume: L2d000: "I'uckasegee.
❑ USDA iQatural Rcsourecs Conservntion Service Soil Sm�vey. Citntion: .
❑ Nntionnl �cetltmds ioven�orv map(s). Cite name: .
❑ State/Local �cetland inven�oq� map(s): .
❑ rrn-iniria�-i ��,,,u5:
❑ 100-pear Cloodplain Blermion is: (Nntional Geodec�ic Verticnl Dntum of 1929)
� Photogrnphs Q Aeri�l (�'nme �@ Dnte): .
or � Oiher (Name S Date): SR 1750, blarch 19, 2015.
❑ Prerious Aetemiination(s). �ile no. nnd A�tc of response letter. .
❑ Applicabldsupportine casc la�r: .
❑ Applicnble/suppoiting seientifc li�ernture: .
❑ O�her infornwtion (please specify): . �
6. ADDITIONAL C011DICNTS TO SUPPORT JD: This form covers VA'oods Rrnnch nnd 5 unnanred tributarics �o lVoods Branch.

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HISTORIC ARCIIICT�CTUR� AND LANDSCAY�S
NO HISTORIC PROP�R'1'ICS PRCS�NT OR ATFECTGD rORM
This form only pertains to Historic Architecuu�e and I.andscapes for this project. It
is not valid For Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJCCT INrORMATION
SR1750-Woods Br�nch
Rd
14C.050161
N/A
I%e�lernl �� Yes U No
Cou�ily:
Doctm�ei�l
Type:
I'anrliitg:
Permit
Proiect Descriutioit:
Widen, grade, drain, �nd p�ve SR 1750 (Woods Brauch Ro�d).
Jackson
MCC
State I I C'ederal
NWP14
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SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCIIICT�CTURG AND LANDSCAPGS R�VI�W
� There are no Nationat Register-listed or Study Listed properties within the project's area of
potential effects.
� 'Phere are no properties less than fiFty years old which are considered to meet Criteria
Consideration G within tlie project's area of potential effects.
❑ There are no properties within the project's area of potential effects.
� There are properties over fifty years old within the area of potential efTects, but they do not
meet the criteria for listing on the Natimial Register.
� There are no historic properties present or affected by this p�roject (Attach any notes or
docwnents as needed.)
Date of field visit: July 16, 2015
Review of HPO qu�d maps, I�PO GIS inform�tion, historic designalions roster, Tnd indeses was
undeit�ken on April 1, 2015. E3nsed ou ihis review, ihere nrc no existing NR, SL, LD, DE, or SS
properties in the Area of Potential Cffects, which is 50'fiom d�e centerline each �vay from end to end of
project According to Jackson County GIS/Tax infonnntion, there �re several properlics over fifty yenrs of
age within the APE. A swvey �v�s requirecl and performed by �n Architectur�l Historinn in July of 201 S.
'1'he survey confinned ihnt there �re ihree properlies within the APE nre over fiRy yenrs of �ge. They
consist of oue house built c. 1930 and lwo liouses built in the early 1960s. 660 Luker [3ranch Road, c.
1930, is a one-stoiy frame house covered with vinyl siding and a metal-clad roof. The uureivarknble
house is nn esnmple of a common house type, nnd lacks distinctiou and inlegrily witli the replacemen( of
origival materials; it is uot eligible for Naliou�l Register listing. 4G7 Luker Br�nch Rond �nd 9 Almnnac
Rond, both built early I960s, nre unremnrk�ble one-story liouses �nd not eligible For N�tionel Register
listing.'Cltere are no N�tional Register IisteA or eligible properties within ihe APE. If design pl�ns cli�nge,
additionnl review �vill be required.
/litiarir Ar�Ai�n��vr nnJl.mvtsmpu A'O /l/SI UlilC PltOP/ilt71/i3 NR/iSliNl'OR Al9�EC7 /iDl���n for Alir.oi7ranspo�lnlion Piale<!s ns Qvnli�rJ in �hr 100]
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P�ajeet Trnckiuy �\'o.:
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o�r�? �� NO ARCHA�OLOGTCAL SURV�Y R�QUllt�ll P'ORM �,��i4'��,
�.0 �+ �'�, This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCLS for Ihis projecl Il is nol � Q'�����
��`;`G ��� •� valid for Historic Architcctw�c and Laudscapes. You must consult separately with Ihe C� ���9 �P�
°��:a�j� Historic Arehiteclure and Lnndscapes Group. �slg -C.iG�
PROJ�CT INP'ORMATION
Praject No.
�PBS A�o:
F.fl. No:
SR 1750
1dC.050161
na
Federn! Permit Rer�uired?
Comrh� Jacicson
���E� �ED
Docimiem: Minimunt Criteria A�'R 1 � 2015
Fm+drng: � Sfate ❑ Federal �'� /I�I
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Pr�jecl Descriptio�t:
The projec! cnlls Jor the rnipra��enreni (ii�i�(en, grrrde, drnin, nnd�nveJ oJ e_cisfing 5217�0 (Ltiker Branch
Road) nr Jnckson Com�f��. Tl�e nrchneologrcnl Aren oJ Pole�Mia/ EfJecls (f1PE) Jor Ihe �n ojecl is de�ned
us a�� uppro.cii�iale 0.93-ntile (1.5 k�ii) long corridor sta�7i�tg �d ils iitle�section irilh NC 281 (Cnnndn
Ronrf) mtd runnnig norUr siopping nt U�e end of slnle inninlenmtce. Tlie cor��rdo� ;jollows dte e.t'isling roncl
rtli�nnne�N nnrl mensm�es approsinuAely 50 feel (l J.2d �u) iride ez7en�(i�tg 25 Jee! (7.62 nQ on eillter side of
dte ce�rlerli�re �TLuker Brnnch Rond.
SUMMARY OP' CULTURAL RESOURCES R�VIGW
Briefilescriplio�i ofrenreivnclinrlies, resrdls ofrenreiv, mid couchrslons:
The Luker Branch Road improvement project is located just east ofthe conununiry of Tuckasegee in
central portion of Jackson County, North Carolina. The project area is plotted along the southwest corner
ofthe Tuckasegee USGS 7.S'topographic quadrangle(Figure l).
A�uap review and site file search �vas couducted at the Office oC State Archaeology (OSA) on March 31,
2015. No previously recorded archaeological sites have been identified �vithin the APE, but hvo sites
(31JK41 and 3IJK127) are reported within a mile ofthe project Accordiug to tl�e North Carolina State
Historic Preservation Office online data base (HPOWGB 2015), there are no known his[oric architectural
resources within the APE that may yield intact archaeological deposits. However, the East Fork
Hydroelec[ric Plant, a determined cligible resource, is south of the project are�. "I'opographic maps,
USDA soil survey maps, aerial photographs (NC One Map), and historic maps (Nordi Carolina maps
�vebsite) were esamined tor inl'ormation on environmental and cultw�al variables that may have
coniributed to prehistorle or historic settlemeiit within the project limits and to assess the level of ground
disturbance.
The APE [or the project is siWated on moderate to ve�ry steep side slopes (Figures 2 and 3). Woods
Branch runs alon�side the road �vith ihe road crossing the stream once. Several small unnamed mountain
drainages pass under the road tojoin tivith Woods Branch. Permits are required at the crossings. Woods
Branch eventually draius inro the Tuckaseegee River to the south. Tliese watenvays are all part of the
Little Tennessee drainage basin. The APE consists of a mis of residen[ial properties and forests. Growid
disturbance is moderate froiu previous alterations to the topooraphy to allow for the e�isting road, hoines,
and buried utilities.
Two soils series compose the APE according to the USDA soil surve}� report for Jackson County (see
Figw�es 2 and 3). Most of the APE is made up of Saunook gravelly loam (SbD), �vhile the Evard-Co�vee
'SV'n.lRCH.-IFOLOGl"SURPEI"RFOCl//UID"I nnf�r,1/inor]Yon�ormrinnPr,jccicnrOvn/I/le�HiiOialOn]Pr��yruunnuNr.ayr.r�nmi.
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comples (EvD; EvE) is found to a lesser exten[ in the suuthern portion. Both series are considered well
drained �vith the Saunook and C��D variant having a slope of I� to 30 percent. 'I'he EvE variant is much
steeper at 30 to 50 percent Generally, landforins with a slope of I i percent or more are unlikely to yield
significant archaeological sites and do not required subsurl'ace testing.
A review of the site f iles shows several archaeological sinve}�s along the Tuckaseegee River, but none
along the Tdjace��t mountains or within the APE. Two sites (31JK41 aud 31.1K 127) are reported �vell west
of the road along the river. Both sites are prehistoric in origin yielding ceramics and lithic matcriaL Site
31JK41 is ineligible for thc National Register and 31 JK 127 has yet to have its eligible assessed. In
general, more work is needed away from the river before condusions can be dra�vn on site predictability
based upon known sites and past investigations. However, the ewrent pr�ject �vill not provide the data
ueeded as the APE covers only a small area of undislw�bed properties adjaceot lo the road. All of �vhich
is on slope I S percent or more.
Lastly, a historic map review was conducted. Most maps prior to the 20th century provide few details
concerniug the project area as they primarily show unly settlements and major routes. The 1907 USGS
Cowee topographic map is one of the first to provide a reliable location for the project area (Pigw�e 4).
This map depicts Woods Branch with no road or structures in the vicinity of the curre��t project. 13y the
1930s, clues to the road's presence can be scen. The 1938 State Highway map for ]ackson Counry shows
homes and outbuilding on the mountain (Figure 5). This suggests that Luker Branch Road or an earlier
road ran up the slope. None oCthe su�uctures appear sigiiiticant and most likely will not be impacted since
they are offthe road alignment. Subsequent early 20th century maps provide no Yw�ther useful
information.
Bi•iefL'.���lrmrrlion oflnJ�p U�e «nnilnGle infornmlion provirles n relinGle bnsis for rensouabll' P�•e�licting
!hn( lGere ru•e ii� uuideirlifier( lrisloric properNes in !lie APE:
The defined archaeological APE For tlie proposed improvements to Luker Branch Road in Jackson
County is unlikely to impact intact and significant archaeological deposits even at the permit sires. This
is primarily due to previous ground disturbance caused by the esisting road and slope in escess oC I S
percent In addition, the historic maps show no signiticant Cormer liistoric structw�es wilhin tlie AYE. As
long as impacts to [he subsurface occur �vithin the defined APE, no fw�ther archaeological work is
reconunended for the proposed improvements to Luker f3ranch Road. IC�vork should affect subsurface
areas beyond the deflned AYE, turther archaeological consultation migh[ be necessary.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: � Map(s) ❑ Previous Swvey [nfo
❑ Photocopy of Counry Swvey Notes
P'INDING F3Y NCDOT ARCHAEOLOUIST
NO ARCIIAGOLOG 1' SURVEI' REOUIRED
�
C. Damon Jones
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST II
� Photos ❑Correspondence
Ofher: Imnges f'rom historic maps
4/10/IS
Date
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HISTORIC ARCHICTGCTUR� AND LANDSCAY�S
NO HISTORIC PROPERTICS PRPS�NT OR ATr�CTCll TORM
This form only pertains to Historic Architechu�e and I.�indscapes for this project [t
is not valid for Archaeological 2esources. You must consult sepaiately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJ�CT
SR1750-Woods Branch
Rd
14C.050161
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Ferlernl �� Yes U No
VF012MATION
County: Jlckson
Dacru�ie�tt MCC
Tn�ldi�rg:
Per�uit
Proiect Descriutron:
Widen, gr�de, draiu, �nd pave SR 1750 (Woods Braiich 1Zoad).
Stnte I I �ederal
NWP14
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SUMMARY Or HISTORIC ARCHICT�CTURC AND LANDSCAPES I2�VIGW
� There are no National Register-lis[ed or Study Listed properties within the project's area of
potential effects.
� There are no properties less than fifty years old which are considered to meet Criteria
Consideiatio�� G within the project's area of potential effects.
❑ There are no properties within the project's area of potential effects.
� 'Phere are proper[ies over fifty years old within the area of potential effects, but they do not
meet the criteria for listing on the National Register.
� There are no historic properties present m affected by this project. (Attach any notes or
documents as needed.)
Date of field visit Jtdy l6, 2015
Revie�v of FIPO quad m�ps, HPO GIS iuformntion, historic designnlions roster, �nd indexes wns
undertnkeu on April (, 2015. Based ou ihis review, ihere nre no existing NR, SL, LD, DE, or SS
properties in the Aren of Potentiel Gffects, which is 50'from the ceuterliue ench wny from end to end oF
projecL According to J�cksou County GIS1Tax inform�tion, there are severnl properties over fifty years of
�ge within the APE. A survey was required �nd performed by �u Architectural IIistorinn in July of 2015.
The survey con6nued that ihere nre three properties within the APE are over fifty ye�rs of age.'1'hey
consist of one hause built c. 1930 aud lwo houses built in die enrly 1960s. GGO Luker Brancli Ro�d, c.
1930, is a one-story frame house coverccl with vinyl siding and a metnl-clacl roo£ T'he unremmkable
house is an exnmple of a wmmon house type, and I�cks distinction �ud inlegrity wilh the replacement of
origin�l m�terials; it is uot eligible for Nation�l Regisler listing. 4G7 Luker I3ranch Road nnd 9 Almanac
Ro�d, both built early 1960s, �re unremarknble oue-story houses �nd not eligible for Nation�l Register
listing. There are uo Nntionnl Register listed or eligible propertics within the APH. If design pl�ns chnnge,
additional review will be required.
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NCDO"I' Architectural IIistorian
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Projrcl '!i'aeFiqq �\'o.:
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�r-� �� NO ARCHA�OLOGICAL SURV�Y R�QUIR�D P'ORM ;���t��
�- -w a� ��, 'Ihis Conn only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for tl�is project. It is not � Q',�:o�
e`��''�� �" valid for Historic Architecture ancl Landscapes. You must consull separately �vith Ihe ����) ��'�+
�`��� Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group. ���j�, -C.�G��
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f7ti�117 D[�I I� 1►1 O[�l t�1I•YIL[�L`I
Projecl n'o.
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RA. A�o:
SR 1750
1dC.050161
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Federal Peru+ii Requu�eri?
Co�ml��: Jackson
�ECEI VED
Doctrnienl: Mininuun Criterin APR 1 0 2015
Fandi�zg: � State ❑ Federal D'� /'C►'oN
� Yes ❑ No Perutil Tj��e: NWP# 14
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Projec! Desci•iption:
The pi•�%ec! calls for the nnprore�ue�ll (irrden, grade, d��ai�i, n�tcf pm�e) o(e.ristiitg SR 17J0 (Ltrker l3r�ene/t
Ron�lJ in Jackson Comtq�. Tlie m�chneolagicnl Aren qf Poleitlicrl GfJects (EIPCJ jo� die projec( is �lefi�red
�s mt npprosimale 0.93-atile (LS kiu) long corri�lor s�nrting nt its rnlerseciion �cith A�C 2S1 (Cmrndn
RondJ nn�( rtrnnritg nord� stopying n! the end oJ s(nte nrnin(ennnce. The corr ida ,%ollou�s !he esis!!ng roctd
crligimie�il m+d �uenstn es nppru.rintnlely JO fee/ (lJ.2d ni) u�i�fe e.rtei+di�ig 2J feet (Z62 n�) o�r erdier side of
(he centerinie of Luker Brrntch Roctd.
SUMMARY OP CULTURAL RESOURC�S R�VI�W
Brief desci•rplrwr of revleiv ncli��ilres, resa(ts of revreiv, mir( conc/nsions:
The Luker Branch Road improvement project is located just east of the comnwniry of Tuckasegee in
centrel portion of Jackson County, North Carolina. The project area is plotted along the south���est corner
of [he Tuckasegee USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangle (Figwe l).
A map review and site file search was conducted at the Oftice of State Archaeology (OSA) on March 31,
2015. No pre�viously recorded archaeological sites have been identified �vithin the APE, but two sites
(3 UK4l and 31JK 127) are reported within a inile of the project. According to the North Carolina State
Historic Preservation Office online data base (HPOWEF3 2015), there are no known historic archirectural
resow�ces within the APE that may yield intact archaeological deposits. However, the East Fork
Hydroelectric Plant, a detennined eligible resow�ce, is south of the project area. Topographic maps,
USDA soil smvey maps, aerial photographs (NC One Map), and historic maps (North Carolina maps
website) �vere examined for infoi�mation on environmental and cultural variables that may have
contributed to prehistoric or historic settlement within the project limits and to assess the level of ground
disturbance.
Tlie APE for the project is situated on moderate to very steep side slopes (Figures 2 and 3). Woods
Branch runs alonaside the road with the road crossing the sh�eam once. Several sinall unnamed mountain
draina�es pass w�der the road to join �vith Woods Branch. Permits are required at the crossings. Woods
Branch eventually drains into the Tuckaseegee River to the south. Tliese watenvays are all part of the
Little "I'ennessee drainage basin. The APE consists of � mix of residen[ial properties vid forests. Grom�d
distwbance is moderate from previous altera[ions to the topography to allow for the existing road, homes,
and buried utilities.
Two soils series compose the APG accordin* to tlie USDA soil survey report f'or Jacksou Coun[y (see
Figures 2 and 3). Most of the APE is made up of Saunook gravelly loam (SbD), �ahile the Evard-Cowee
�.ns,,�acxaEOr.ucr.raerar rzrgwerur ��m>> � am���� z..��„�,�,.r�,�m,� r. �. � �, �,. g�,�,qn,�n n, �nz aom v��y.�,�„�,�„m• as.,,•�„z�u
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complex (EvD; EvE) is Cound to a lesser e�tent iu the southerii portion. Both series are considered well
drained with the Sauuook and EvD variant having a slope of I S to 30 percent. The EvE variant is much
steeper at 30 to 50 percent. Generally, landforms with a slope of I S percent or iuore are unlikely to yield
significant archaeological sites and do not required subsurface testing.
A review of the site files shows several archaeological sur��eys along the Tuckaseegee River, but noiie
along the adjacent mountains or within the APG. Two sites (3 UK41 and 31JK 127) are reported well �vest
oC the road 11ong the river. Doth sites are prehista�ic in origin yielding ceramics and lithic materiaL Site
31JK41 is ineligible for the National Register aod 3IJK 127 has yet to have its eligible assessed. [n
general, ma�e work is needcd away from the rivcr before conclusions can be drawn on site predictability
based upon known sites and past investiga[ions. However, the cw�rent project will not provide the data
needed as the APE covers only a small area of widishu�bed properties adjacent to the road. AII of which
is on slope I � percent or more.
Lastly, a historic map revie�v was conducted. Most maps prior to the 20th century provide few details
concernino the project area as they primarily show only settlements and major routes. The 1907 USGS
Cowee topographic map is one of the tirst to provide a reliable location for the project area (Figure 4).
This map depic�s Woods Branch with no road or structures in Ihe vicinity of the cw�rent project By the
1930s, clues to the road's preseuce can be seen. 'fhe 1938 State Highway map fa� Jackson Counq� shows
homes and outbuilding on the muuntain (�igure 5). This suggests that Luker Branch Road or an earlier
road ran up the slope. None of the structures appear significant aud most likelp will not be impacted since
they are off Ihe road alignment. Subsequent early 20th century maps provide no further useful
informatiun.
Brie`E.�pini�n(ion of iv/i�� U�e rmnilnG/e rnfi�rnudioii provi�les a i•e/inG/e Gasis for ren.ramGfp pre�licling
t6n1 U�ere nre na rudde�ilifier! hisloric prnpei7ies rn the APE:
The defneA archaeological APE for the proposed improvements to Luker Branch Road in Jackson
Counq� is unlikel�� to impact intact and significant archacological deposits even at tlie pennit sites. This
is primaril}� due to previous ground disturbance caused by die existing road and slope in eacess of I S
percent. hi additioii, the historic maps sho�v no significant fonuer historic sh�uctures within the APE. As
long as impacts to the subsw�face occur within the defined APE, no fuither archaeological work is
recommended for the proposed improvements to Luker Branch Road. lf �vork should affect subsurface
areas beyond the deflned APE, fwther archaeological consul[ation might be necessary.
SUPPORT DOCUIII�NTATION
See attached: � Map(s) ❑ Previous Smvey Info
❑ Pliotocopy of County Survey Notes
rINDING 13Y NCDOT ARCHA�OLOCIST
NO �1RCHdF,OLOGY SU2VEI' RE9UIRGD
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NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST 1[
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