20210392 Ver 3_Modifications_20230927

Staff Review
Does this application have all the attachments needed to accept it into the review process?*
Yes No
ID#* Version* 3
20210392
Does this project involve maintenance dredging funded by the Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and
Aquatic Weed Fund or involve the distribution or transmission of energy or fuel, including natural gas, diesel,
petroleum, or electricity?*
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?* Yes No
Is this a DOT Yes No
project? *
Reviewer List: * Dave Wanucha:dave.wanucha
Select Reviewing Office: * Winston-Salem Regional Office - [phone]
Does this project require a request for payment to be sent?
Yes
No

Project Submittal Form
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mandatory questions are answered.
Project Type: * For the Record Only (Courtesy Copy)
New Project
Modification/New Project with Existing ID
More Information Response
Other Agency Comments
Pre -Application Submittal
Re-Issuance\Renewal Request
Stream or Buffer Appeal
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
3/15/2021
Project Contact Information
Name: Kevin Hining - NCDOT
Who is submitting the information?
Email Address: [e-mail]
Project Information
Existing ID #: Existing Version:
20210392 2
20170001(no dashes) 1
Project Name: SR 1137 - Justus Road - Secondary Roadway Improvement Project
Is this a public transportation project?
Yes
No
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
TIP#: WBS#:
11C.095108
(Applies to DOT projects only)
County (ies)
Watauga
Please upload all files that need to be submited.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
Justus Rd Modification Info Packet.pdf 18.99MB
Only pdf or kmz files are accepted.

Describe the attachments or
comments:
A Modification of this project is requested as there are three failing structures that need to be replaced within
the project area, that weren't included in the original permit or reverification. These replacements will result in
jurisdictional impacts, which need to be accounted for in the existing permit.
The project has started, but no work to the three newly proposed sites will occur until after the modification is
approved.
The previously issued 404 and 401 Permits (both the original and reverification) are attached.
There have been no changes to design or impacts of the previously permitted sites - the only change is the
request to add the three newly proposed sites.
Section 7
A new IPaC review was conducted on September 14th, 2023. All of the listed species shown on this newer
IPaC review were included with our previous Section 7 analysis, and there are still no critical habitats listed for
the project area. The only change compared to the previous Sec 7 review is the addition of two proposed
species - Tricolored Bat and Green Floater. These are discussed within the Sec 7 portion of the summary letter
on page 2 of the attachment.
NCWRC
We will still follow the trout moratorium for the three added sites, and expect that the replacement of the two
existing pipes with bottomless structures will have positive impacts to aquatic species within the project area.
NCDOT has already contacted NCWRC, and while they still will have an opportunity to consult formally, their
initial response was favorable and with no concerns.
Archaeology and Historic Properties
There have been no changes to the original Archaeology review, as our staff determined the previous review
and April 2017 No National Register of Historic Places Eligible Sites Present form was still valid with the three
proposed additions. However, Historic Architecture resulted in the need to do another Assessment of Effects,
which was conducted in late August, 2023. This review resulted in No Adverse Effects with an environmental
commitment of installing a rock form liner on the proposed replacement structure for pipe 127 and pipe 157.
The signed form is included.
Tribal Coordination - no new tribal coordination occurred since the project area did not change.
Sign and Submit
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• I, the project proponent, hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
• I, the project proponent, hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401
certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
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Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
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Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
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written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the online form.
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Submittal Date: 9/27/2023
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