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Home My WebLink About20150795 Ver 1_Application_20150806 (3)4;�3='.�..�\<ti.�\ ta, � E�� sTAr� �F �tS ;z: ,�"o M„�zo.»,s �•Q �: � � �� .r< ��'� ;; � � ' '�"Ji:' r , j � wA�� i ��.... .• �J✓ 'Y�/ rf �j �.�J � Y .. -y' . "` � : ��' }..`f"� �rRr��a�n� � \`�C'�• ss'sF tDe'� r,.�v v5•.. Qu,�r.�v K ..,. tiCYy};c: �,1'?':�. y,�• ♦ * • � T 1 � � � � � � � � � p � � � � � � , � 1501 MAIL �ERVICE CENT'ER, RALEIGH, N.�. 2'�699-1501 PAT MCCROR�.' I�ICHOL,AS 1a �'�I�1Ni'SC>N �OVERNOR ACTING SECRETARY �.ugu�� s, 2415 l��Ir. St�'V� K.1C11�fS�l L�. S. Ar�ny �orps af Eng�neers Asheville Regulatory Fie�d Office 151 Patton Avenue, Room 20$ Asheville, N� 28801-5406 Subj ect: Nationwide Per�nit # 14 Replace Bridge #2� on �R 1222 w�th ABC Watauga County, North Carolina Proj ect Number: 1'7BP.11.R.'76 (1)WQ Perrn�t �'ee: $24Q) Dear Mr, Kichefski : The North Carolina Department of Transportation is scheduled to r�place B�idge #20 ��. Watauga County with a new aluminum box cul��rt at the same loca�ic�r�. T'h� ��.�sting structure �s a 26' long timber bridge �vith steel I-bean�s. The propos�d alum�nu�. box culvert is 22'9" wide x�0' long x 5'4" High. �ulvert slope w111 be 1.7%0. Thr�e �affles will be inserted into the culvert to maintain chann�l width (inlet, outlet �nd one interi�r) e 1Vlitigation will be provided through EEP (6Q'). 1�n off-site detour is pr�posed. Strean�. impacts are tabulated below. Stream Impacts: The replacement of the existing bridge �vv�t� the proposed �ew c�lver� v��ll �r�qulr� temporary dewatering. An impervious sandbag di�� will be �onstructed �.pstream �f the PHONE 919-70?-2800 FAX 919—'733-9150 Mr. Steve Kichefski Bridge #20, �Vatauga County Page 2 August 5, 2015 exis�ing structure ta create a small pool. Clean vvater vvill tempo�rar�ly� b� purr�.��d �.ra�und or piped through the canstruction area and will �e discharged dovvnstr�a�.. A.ny dlrty water located inside the canstruction a.re�. vvill be pum�ed int� a silt bag ff nec�ssa�. Qnce the new structure is �n place, t�ie impervi�us dike �vv�ll be r�m�v�d �.nd preconstruction streambed elevatio�s vvi11 be restored. I�: addiiion to the above nated stream impacts, �the�°e �vill be 0.01 �cr�s �f v�etland � ll �.r�d 4.� 1 acres of wetland hand clearin� as s�iown or� th� attached plans sheets. Canstruct�on of this proj ect will r�quire imp�.cts �o waters of the LT�it�d �tat�� in �h� Watauga River Basin. The existing bridge crosses Rube �re�k �Cla�s: �}. rI'his pro��t was r�viewed for the presence of threatened �.nd endangered species. �c�� iurtl�s are present in the county but nane were observed at th� proj �ct �acation. �VVe d� n�t anticipate any tree cutting associated vvith this project. Th� NL�B is l�st�d as a pr�t��ted species in this county but no bat activit� vvas abserved in the bridg�. '�e ��u1d r�ecommend a No Effect or NLTAA �all on this proj ect. Cultural resource compliance work �ias been c�m�leted. No archae�logical res�ur�e� or historic properties fall with the APE of this proj ect (see attached�. The proj ect impacts are not significant in natur� and should not ��rr�o�e or degrad� e�lsting water quality uses. Stormwater wi11 b� routed thra�:gh grass �� rc�ck li��d ditche�, depending an the ditch line slope. Totalland disturbar�ee will be less than 1 a�ree Pipe slzes used v�ill be the minimum necessary to �reate a saf� road�wa�. �y util��ng th� erasion co�trol measures outlined in. the attachments to this appl�catl��., dc�vvvr�strear.�: water qualit� standards vvill be protected. All appropri�te �3MPs w111 be �.sed duri�g construction. By copy of this electronic letter, 1t is requested that Mrs. Marla �hambers with th� I�Q�th �arolina Wi�dlife R.esources Commission comment directly to �o�. c�nc�rning th� 4Q4 Nationwide Per�nit applicatian �with a co�ay s�mi to �a.e. B� cop� af this electronic letter, it is requested that the D1V1S1�Y1. c�f W�.ter ual�.t�, 401/Wetlands IJnit, issue the appropriate per:mit for �onstruct�on c�f thls �rc�j ecie It is requested that any comments related to the 441 certification be �arv��.�°ded d�re�tly �tc� e with a copy sent to the LJ� Army �orps of Engineers. We wauld like to be�in constructio� as soon as po�siblee �f furth�� f�rmatic�n is requlred, please let me know. Your early rev�evv and �onsider�.tion w111 be appr�ciated. Sincerely, I-��ath Slaughi�r �ivision 11 :Environmental Super�isc�r Mr. Steve Kichefski Bridbe #2Q, Watauga County Page 3 August 5, 2015 Er�closures cc. Marla �hambers, NCV�R.0 Amy Chapman, Divisia�n of Wat�r C�uality Dav� Wanucha, Div�sion c�f Water Quality Marella Buncick, �...TSFWS I��Iike Pett�j ohn, PE, D��ision Eng�nee�° David Wayne, PE, Bridge IVlaxntenance Engin�er Jami Guynn, Division Bridge l�rogram Manag�r Heath Slaughter, Il�ivision Environmental (Jfficer Neil Trivette, Roadside Enviror�mental Field i�perations Eng�n��r ��}�: �'��r.,'��,�"'�' � affice llse CJnly: ,,,� � . �, �- � � � � �� Corps �ction i D no. � � �, ��:��$��,.��.��:�� .� DWQ project no. � � "$�',�.�.�,,�'�'.��,,�<.�.,, .J f{�`�f�'��'�� Form Version 1.3 Dec 1 Q 2008 Pre-Canstruction l�Totification P�N For A. A lic�nt Informatian 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Section 404 F'ermit Section 10 Permi Cor s: � � t p 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or Gen�ral �'ermit (GP} number: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? � Yes � Na 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): � 4�1 Water Quality Certification -- Regular ❑ Non-4O4 Jurisdictional �eneral i'err�nit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Ripari�n Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notificatian salefy for the record Far the record or�ly f�r DWQ 401 For the record only f�ar Carps F'ermit: because written appraval is not required? Certification: ❑ Y�s � No ❑ �es � Na 1 f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation ��,e� ��Q of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bar�k or in-lieu fee program. 1 g. Is the praject located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑��s ��1� below. 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC}? � Yes � IVo 2. Project Informa�tion 2a. Name of project: Bridge #20 on SR 1222 2b. County: Watauga Zc. R1e�res� municipality I town: Bethel 2d. Subdivision name: 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state 17BP.11.R.76 project no: 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed. NCDOT 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 3c. Responsible Party (fior LLC i f applicable}: 3d. Street address: 841 Statesville Road 3e. City, state, zip: North Wilkesbora, NC 28659 3f. Telephone nc�.: 336-9�3-92Q2 3g. Fax no.: 336-667-4549 3h. Email address: hslaughter��ncdot.gov Page 1 �f 1 C� PC�I Farm -- �/ersion 1.3 December 1 a, 2008 �'�rsion 4. Applicant Information (if different from awner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ C�ther, specify: 4b. Name: 4c. Busines s name (ifi applic�ble)=: 4d. Street address: 4e. Cifiy, state, zip: � 4f. T�lephone no.: � 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Emaii address: 5. Agent/Consultant Infiorrnatian (if appiicable) 5a. Name: 5b. Business narne (if applicable): 5c. Street address: 5d. City, state, zip: 5e. Telephone no.: 5f. Fax no.: 5g. Email address: Page 2 of 10 PCN F�rrn -- Versior� 1.3 December 10►, 2nQ8 �/ersi�n B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1 a. Property identificatian no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 1b. Site coordinates in decimal de rees : L�titude: 36.3117 Longitude: - 81.8515 ( g } (DD.�DiJDDD) (-DD.aDQDDQ} 1 c. Property size: 4.5 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.} to R�be Creek proposed project: 2b. 1Nater Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C 2c. River basin: Watauga 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions an the site and the general I�nd use in fihe vicinity of the project at the time ofi this application: Substandard bridge ta be replaced in a rural area 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands an the property: 0.02 acres 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (interr�itter�t and perenniai) on the property: 60 linear feet 3d. Explain the purpose of the praposed project: Upgrade substandard stream crossing 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipm�nt to be used: See attached cover letter. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property 1 Yes No Unknc�wn project (including all prior phases) in the past? � � � Comments: 4b. If fihe Gorps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determinatian was made? 0 Preliminary ❑ Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictianal areas? Agency/Consultant C�mpany: Name (if known}: Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictianal determinations or S�tate determinations and attach dacumenta�ian. 5. Prc�ject History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ��es � No �] Unkno�rvn this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. lf yes, explain in detail according to "help f'rle" instructians. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ��lo 6b. If yes, explain. Page 3 c�f 10 ��N Form -- �/ersion 1.3 Decemb�r 10, 20C�� fe�sion C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. impacts 5ummary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): � Wetlands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffer� ❑ t7pen Waters � Pond Construction 2. Wetland lmpacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this �uestion for each wetland area irnpacfied. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number -- Type of impact Type of wetland For�sted (�orps - 4�04, 10 Are� of irr�pact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWC� — non-4(�4, other) (�cres} Tem ora T Fill and Hand ❑ Y�s � Corps W1 � P� T Clearin �y� d�� 0.02 g � � ❑ Yes �] Carps W2 ❑ P❑ T Nc� DWC� ❑ ❑ �] Y�s ❑ Corps W3 � P� T Nc� DWQ � ❑ ❑ Y�s 0 Corps W4 ❑ P❑ T Na DUV� ❑ ❑ ❑ l��s [� Corps W5 ❑ P j� T N� �WQ ❑ � ❑ Y�s ❑ Corps W6 ❑ P❑ T No DWQ � � 2g. Total wetland impacts 0.02 2h. Comments: 0.01 acres Fill, 0.01 acres Hand Clearing 3. Stream lmpacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including fiemporary impacts) propc�sed an the site, then camplete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. �g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type �f jurisdictian Average In�pact nurnber - (PEi�) or {Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P} or intermittent p�Q _ no�_404y v�ridth (��n��r Temporary (T} (INT)? ��h�r) (�e��, feet) ABC, Riprap, � P�R � Corps S1 � P� T Dewaterin Rube Creek �NT DWQ � 204 9 ❑ � � P�R ❑ Corps S2 ❑ P❑ T I NT DWQ 0 � S3 ❑ P❑ T C� P�R ❑ Corps ❑ I NT Q DWQ ❑ PER ❑ Carps S4 �P❑T ❑INT ❑DWC� ❑ P�R [� Corps S5 ❑ P❑ T INT DWQ ❑ ❑ ❑ PER ❑ Corps S6 ❑ P❑ T I NT DWQ ❑ � 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 204� 3i. Comments. 6�' ABC with headwalls, 38 ' Riprap, 1�� temporary dewatering Page 4 c�f � 4 P�IV Farm -- �Iersion 1.3 December 1 Oq 2QQ8 �lersior� 4. Qpen Water Impacts If there are praposed impacts to lakes, pon�s, estuaries, tributarie�, sc�unds, the Atl�ntic �cean, or ar�y �ther c�pen wa�er af the U.S. then individually Iist aii open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open watec Name of waterbady impact number - (if applicable} Type of irnpa�t VVaterbody type Area �f innpact (�cres� Permanent (P) c�r Tem ora T 01 ❑P❑T 02 ❑P❑T 03 OP❑T 04 ❑P❑T 4f. TQtal open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond ar Lake Construction If ond or lake construction ro ased, then com lete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (�cres} Stream Impact� (fee�) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose {acres) number af pond Flooded Filled Exc�vat�d Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f. Total 5g. Comments: N/A 5h. Is a darn high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes �[�o If yes, permit ID na: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres}: 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method ofi construction: 6. Buffer Impacts {for DWQ) If project will impact a pratected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. !f yes, then individually list ail buffer ir�p�cts belaw. If an impacts require miti ation, then ou MUST fill Q�t Section D of this form. 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Parnlico ❑ C�ther. Project is in which protected basin? � C�tawba ❑ Randlemar� 6b. 6c. 6d. 6�. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number - Reason Buffer �one 1 impact �one 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name rr�itig�tion (square feet} ��quare ��t} Tem ora T im act re uired? B 1 P T ❑ Y�s ❑ ❑ ❑ Nt� ❑ Y�s B2 � P❑ T N� ❑ ❑ Y�s B3 ❑ P 0 T �� ❑ 6h. Totai buffer i�npacts 6i. Comments: Page 5 c�f 10 PCN F�rm -- Version 1.3 December 10, 2048 �Iersi�r� D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specificaily describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the prap�sed impacts in designing projectn The culvert length is the minimum needed to improve safety at thi� loca�ion. Floodpiains and baffi�s vuill be canstr�cted to maintain channei width. 1 ba Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimiz� the proposed impacts thr�ugh construction techniques. Alf appropriate BMPs will be used during construction 2. Compensatary Mitigation for Impacts to Waters �f the U.�e or Waters of the Stat� 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigatian for � Yes ❑ No impacts ta Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ � Corps [� fV�itigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigat ion option will be used for this ro'ect? � Payment to in-lieu fee pr�gr�rn p J ❑ Permittee Responsible 11�itigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitiga#ion Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type G2uantity 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-Iieu Fee P'rogram 4a. Approval Ietter from in-lieu fee program is attached. � Y�s 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 60 Iinear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: C] w�rm � cool �cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only}: square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Respansible Mitigation P1an 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description o€ the proposed mitigation plan. Page 6 �f 10 P�N Form -- Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Versior� 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Bufifer I�ules) � required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires [� Yes � IVc� buffer mitigation? 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each �one of the r�parian buffer th�t requires mitigationo �alcul�t� the amount afi mitigation required. 6c. 6d. 6e. ��n� Reason for impact Total impact �/lultiplier Required mitig�tiar� (square fieet) (square �Feet) Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to priv�te mitigation b�nk, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an �pproved in-Iieu fee fund}. 6h. Comments: P�g e 7 c�f 10 P�N F�rm — Versi�n 1.3 De+�ember 1 �, 2�08 �lersic�r� E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Rlar� {required by C�WQ) 1. Diffuse f low Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adj�cent ta protected riparian buff�rs identified �,�� within one af the N� Ri arian Buffer Pratectian Rules? � � p 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. Comments: CI �'e� C] �v� 2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan 2a. What is the averali percent imperviousness of this project? % 2b. Does th'rs praject require a Stormwater Management Plan? C] �'�s � i�c� 2c. If this praject DOES NOT require a Stormwater Managerr�ent Plar�, explain why: Disturbing Iess than 1 acre 2d. If this praject DOES require a Stormwater Management F'lan, then provide � brief, narrative descriptior� af the plan: � �ertified Local Governr�ent 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Mar�age�nent Pian°? ❑ DWQ �tormwater Progr�m � DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? ❑ Phas� II 3b. Which of the followin locall -im lemented stormwater mana ernent ro rams �� 9 Y p g p 9 ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): C) Wa�er Supply �/Vatershed ❑ �7the�: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with praof of app�c�val been C] Yes ❑ N� attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review ❑ �oasta! countie� ❑ H �vv 4a. Which af the following state-implemented stormwater management programs �pply � pR� (check all that apply): � 5ession Law 200G-24� ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes [� �� 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? C] 1�es � No 5b. H�ve all of the 401 Unit submitta! requirernents been met? �� Page 8 �f 10 PCN F�rm -- Version �.3 December 1a, 2�08 Versic�r� F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federa!/stat�llo�ai) funds or the �.�e� ��Q use of pubiic {federal/state} land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the praject require prep�ration of an environmental document pursuant to the rec�uirements of the �lational or State � Yes � fVc� (North Carolinaj Environmentaf Policy Act {NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEP� finai approval Ietter.) � Y�s ❑ �10 Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetiand Rules {15R NCAG 2H .45Q0}, Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .130�}, DWQ �urface VVater or W�tland Standard�, ❑ l�es � i�o or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .02a0)� 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Y�s � Nc� 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Gumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement� 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacfis) result in �� additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analy�is in accordan�e with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a shart narrative descriptian. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater genera�ed from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. N/A Page 9 c�f 10 P�N F�rm — Version 1.3 December 1 U, 20�8 �/ersion 5. Endangered Species and Designated Cri�tical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. V'Vill this praject occur in or near an area with federally protect�d species or � Yes ❑�lo habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered �pecies Act Yes �c� im acts? � � p [� R�leigh 5c. If yes, ind icate the USFWS Field 4ffice you have contacted. � Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your sit� wouJd impact Endangered �pecies or Designated Critic�f Habitat? G1� and visual observatior�. USFWS will be copied on this permit application. Requesting that the Corps coordinat� rn�ith USFWS regarding any endangered species concern. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a.lNill this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fi�h habifiat? ❑ Yes ��lo 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your sit� would impact Essential Fish Habitat? WR� will comment 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requir�ment) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic ar 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 sifi� would impact histc�ric or �rcheological r�saurces? Project was revievieed by the OHE. See attached forms. 8. Flood Zone Designation {Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 1 Oa-year floodpl�in'? ❑ Yes � No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source{s) did you use to make the floodplain deterrnination? FRIS �n • �� J. �Ieath Slaughter � �I5/15 � �, Applicanfi/Agent's Printed Name , Applicant/Agent's Signat e C��te (Agent s si ature is valid only if an authorizatic� etter frorn the appiicanf is provided. Page 1 d of 1 a PCN F�rm — ilersic�n 1.3 D�cember 1 C�, 2�08 �/ersion