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Home My WebLink About20151054 Ver 1_Application_20151012.�� m�� STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTNIENT OF TRANSPORTATION PAT MCCRORY GOVERNOR October 12, 2015 Ms. Lori Beckwith US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Subject: Nationwide Permit #3 Bridge 110014, SR 1746 Cub Creek Circle State Project No. 17BP.13.R.150 Burke County, NC Dear Ms. Beckwith: NICHOLASJ.TBNNYSON SECRF.TARY I have enclosed a set of plans, a PCN application for NWP #3, and a vicinity map relative to the proposed bridge replacement project on SR 1746 Cub Creek Circle in Burke County, NC. We propose to replace the existing 25 feet 9 inches long by 19 feet wide bridge with a 45 feet long by 24 feet wide single-span bridge. Sixty linear feet (LF) of an unnamed tributary (UT) to Cub Creek will be filled and relocated into a new 76 LF long channel. Bank stabilization at the existing confluence of Cub Creek and its UT will result in permanent impact to 3 LF of Cub Creek. Temporary impacts to 10 LF of Cub Creek are due to temporary dewatering while a 6 inch waterline is trenched under the streambed in a new location. Upstream of the current bridge the stream is approximately 10-12 feet wide and 2 inches deep. The substrate is predominately sand and gravel; riprap is present at the current waterline crossing. Downstream of the bridge the stream is 6 feet wide and 10 inches deep with a bedrock and sand substrate. It is classified as Class C. The UT is approximately 2 feet wide and 3 inches deep with a sand substrate. Existing channel morphology will be maintained upstream and downstream of the bridge. Riparian vegetation will be reestablished along disturbed areas associated with the project. Stormwater will be diverted through grass-lined ditches or vegetated buffers prior to entering streams. See the Stormwater Management Plan included in the attached documents. Division Thirteen OEfice Post Office Box 3279 Asheville, NC 28802 Phone:828/251-6171 Office ofthe Division Engineer Fax:828/251-6709 www. ncdotgov/doh/operations/divisionl3 Ms. Lori Beckwith Page —2 Bridge 110014, Burke County October 12, 2015 This project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) (NLEB). Trees composing potentially suitable summer roosting habitat for the NLEB are present. Tree clearing will be required and performed outside of the annual moratorium. The existing bridge is constructed of creosote-treated timbers. The crown to bed measurement (distance from travel surface to streambed) is 8 feet. Clearance between the bottom of the bridge and the stream surface would be approximately 6 feet. Marella Buncick of US Fish and Wildlife Service is copied on the application for review. No effect on the remaining county list of federally protected species (threatened or endangered) or designated critical habitat will occur. As a part of the 401 Certification process, the project was processed through the DOT Programmatic Agreement for Minor Project as required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and GS 121-12(a). No Historic Resources will be affected. By copy of this letter, we request Marla Chambers, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Western Region Coordinator, to comment directly to the Corps concerning the permit request. By copy of this letter, we are asking the Area Roadside Field Operations Engineer, to comment on the above project. Cub Creek is classified as Class C. The project will not require a trout buffer variance. By copy of this letter, I am forwarding one electronic copy of the application package to Kristi Lynn Carpenter, NC Division of Water Quality, Transportation Permitting Unit with cc to Kevin Barnett, NC DWQ Asheville Regional Office for review and comment. Please charge the application fee of $240.00 to WBS element # 17BP.13.R.150. Please forward comments directly to the Corps with copy to Division 13 Environmental Officer. Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or information needs, please contact me at (828) 251-6171. Sincerely, ,��,�. a �'�,� Roger D. Bryan Division 13 Environmental Officer Enclosures cc: J.J. Swain, Jr., P.E. Kristi Lynn Carpenter Kevin Barnett Marla Chambers Marella Buncick Ben DeWit, CPESC Jamie Lancaster, P.E. Corps Submittal Cover Sheet Please provide the following info: 1. Project Name: Bridge 110014, SR 1746 2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: NC DOT 3. Name of ConsultanUAgent: *Agent authorization needs to be attached. 4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s): 5. Site Address: N/A 6. Subdivision Name: 7. City: Valdese 8. County: Burke 9. Lat: 35.6981802 Long: -81.5310177 (Decimal Degrees Please ) ] 0. Quadrangle Name: Valdese I 1. Waterway: Cub Creek; UT to Cub Creek 12. Watershed: Catawba River 13. 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Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? X Yes ❑ No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certifcation — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit: because written approval is not required? Certification: ❑ Yes X No ❑ Yes X No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation X Yes ❑ No of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program. 1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h ❑ Yes X No below. 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes X No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Bridge 14, SR 1746 2b. County: Burke 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Valdese 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state 176P.13.R.150 praject no: 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation 3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A 3c. Responsible Party (for lLC if N�A applicable): 3d. Street address: N/A 3e. City, state, zip: N/A 3f. Telephone no.: N/A 3g. Fax no.: N/A 3h. Email address: N/A Page 1 of 10 !1/�M1I C..�.« \/.....i.... A 7 1'1..........1....1/1 �1/1/�O \/.....i.... 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: North Carolina Department of Transportation 4b. Name: J.J. Swain, Jr., P.E., Division Engineer 4c. Business name N.C. Department of Transportation (if applicable): 4d. Street address: 55 Orange Street, P.O. Box 3279 4e. City, state, zip: Asheville, NC 28802 4f. Telephone no.: 828-251-6171 4g. Fax no.: 828-251-6394 4h. Email address: rdbryan ncdot.qov 5. AgenUConsultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: N/A 5b. Business name N/A (if applicable): 5c. Street address: N/A 5d. City, state, zip: N/A 5e. Telephone no.: N/A 5f. Fax no.: N/A 5g. Email address: N/A n,.....n..��n B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.698180° N Longitude: -81.53101 °W 1c. Property size: 0.42 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Cub Creek; UT to Cub Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quafity Classification of nearest receiving water: C 2c. River basin: Catawba 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Existing bridge is located in a medium density residential area with scattered fields/pastures and woodlands. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.0 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 60; 60 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: Replace the existing 25' 9" long by 19' single-span bridge with a 45' long by 24' wide single-span bridge. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Replace bridge with a bridge. Sixty linear feet of the UT will be relocated to allow widening of the road for safety requirements; a portion of the relocated stream will have a floodplain bench. The new stream will measure 76 feet long. An existing 6' waterline upstream of the bridge will be relocated approximately 15' farther upstream. Equipment used will include excavators, crane, and trucks. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: prelim JD form attached to this PCN 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type X Preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: Corps Name (if known): Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. See 5b below. 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � yes X 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 X No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 3 of 10 .,�.� �,..... .,..._:,._ , � �,.,.,....�,.. ,� ��o "..._:__ C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ❑ Wetlands X Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres) Tem ora T W1 ❑ P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ wZ � P� T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ WS ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 2h. Comments: 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3 b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) Streambank X PER X Corps S1 X P❑ T Stabilization Cub Creek � INT ❑ DWQ 10-12 3 Waterline X PER X Corps S1 ❑ P X T relocation Cub Creek � INT � pWQ 10-12 10 dewatering S2 X P❑ T Stream relocation UT to Cub Creek X PER X Corps 2 60 ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S2 X P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S3 � P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 113 3i. Comments: 3 feet of permanent impact to Cub Creek to stabilize old confluence of Cub Creek and its UT where existing UT channel is plugged. Stream relocation will impact 60 LF of UT but new channel will measure 76 feet long. Page 4 of 10 nnr,i r_.,.... �i......:�.. e o n.........�..,. nn nnno �i.....:..., 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individuall list all o en water im acts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Tem ora T 01 ❑P❑T 02 ❑P❑T 03 ❑POT 04 ❑P❑T 4f. Total open water tmpacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If ond or lake construction 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 P2 5f. Total 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surtace area (acres): Sj. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If an im acts re uire miti ation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other: Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact 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? B1 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 62 ❑P�T ❑Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: n....,, c ..a , n D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Bridge designed to avoid impacts to Cub Creek. Impact to UT necessary to meet design safety standards for road width. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. N!A 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for X Yes ❑ No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ X Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this X Payment to in-lieu fee program project? ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigatfon Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-Iieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. X Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 60 linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm X cool ❑ cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Rlparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. Page 6 of 10 nnn� r......, v,,...:,.., n o n,.........�... nn �nno �a,.,.:_.. 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes X No buffer mitigation? 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiptier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitlgation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: �...._�,..,� E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes X No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments: 2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? X Yes ❑ No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: The project will use BMP's to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) in compliance with NCDOT's NPDES Permit No. 000250 Post Construction Stormwater Program. ❑ Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? X DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local governmenYs jurisdiction is this project? N/A ❑ Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed X Other: N/A 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the foliowing state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � pRW (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246 X Other: N/A 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? � Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 nnr,i r_.,...., v,.�.,:..., n o n..........ti... +n nnno v.....:.,,. F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the � yes ❑ No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No (NOrth Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments: 2. Viotations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Iso�ated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surtace Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes � No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 .0200)? 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in � Yes � No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. 4. Sewage Disposai (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. N/A Page 9 of 10 nn�i r......, v.,...:..., n o n,,,....,..�,.,. nn �nno �i.,..,:.... 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes ❑ No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � yes � No impacts? ❑ Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ❑ Asheville Sd. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? USFWS county species list, field survey (potentially suitable summer roosting habitat for northern long-eared bat present) 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? Current Maps/Database 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cuitural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � 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? NC SHPO website: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/. 8. 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 requirements: Bridge will not negatively impact water flow through the site 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program website: http //www.ncfloodmaps.com/ Roger D. Bryan � 10 / ls ApplicanUAgenPs Printed Name ApplicanUAg Ys Signature ate (AgenYs signature is valid only'rf an authorization letter from lhe applicant is rovided. n...... + n., s � n ATTACHMENTA PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM BACKGROUNDINFORMATION A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD�: B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD: NC DOT 55 Orange Sireet PO Box 3279 Asheville, NC 28802 C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bridge 14 on SR 1746 over Cub Creek in Burke County, NC (USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFPERENT SITES) State: NC County/parish/borough: B��ke Clty: va�dese Center coordinates of site (IaUlong in degree decimal format): La{. 35.6961802 °N; Long. a�.ss�on� °W. Universal Transverse Mercator: Name of nearest waterbody: an c�eek; ur co c�b c�eek Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area: Non-wetland waters: se; so linear feet: �o-�z; z width (ft) and/or acres. Cowardin Class: R��e��e Stream Flow: Wetlands: acres. Cowardin Class: Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10 waters: Tidal: Non-Tidal: E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): � Office (Desk) Determination. Date: snans � Field Determination. Date(s): �om�s SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD (check all that apply - checked items should be included in case file and, where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below): � Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicanUconsultant: ❑ Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the appli nt/consultant. � Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report. Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. ❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps: ❑ Corps navigable waters' study: ❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: � USGS NHD data � USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps ❑✓ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: �za,000vaidese ❑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. ❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: ❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s): ❑ FEMA/FIRM maps: � 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: �2oo.s (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929) ❑✓ Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date): or Q Other (Name & Date): �om�s � Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter: � Other information (please specify): 1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site. Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in this instance and at this time. 2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre-construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non-reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) that undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting an approved JD constitutes the applicanYs acceptance of the use of the preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331, and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33 C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" waters of the United States on the subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information: IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarilv been veriFed bv the Corps and should not be relied upon for later iurisdictional determinations. Signature and date of Regulatory Project Manager (REQUIRED) 0 � io � � Sign�ture and d e of person requesting preliminary JD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the signature is impracticable) � �N � �; N �D n " � � � Q c "' n 6 m Nf1 � � N �p �c' � .-i " W W v' v' r O� Ol d l0 lD =r W W "� � � C W W �" O O � N N � � r �-+ r p w w � � N r: 0 o c N N a V J N v v n f � �, a m` r�o o. > > ro m t� m � � � � r' m � � d o „ c � O � � � N N � � � � � O � � � � -n -n . ,� :: :; F ° a d � a �c a '. n > > O O n 7 � (ND N u�i .ne .�e O O O � 7 � d � O O c�i . � > > n O O > > N O f�p (�p C rr .�r � N N � � , N a n North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Pat McCrory Division of Mitigation Services Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary Mc Yates Allen NCDOT Divisiou ]3 E�rvironmental Specialist Norih Carolina Department of Transportatiou Post Ottice Box 3279 Asheville, North Carolina 28802 Dear Mc Allen: September 30, 201 S SubjecC Mitigation Acceptance Letler: Division 13 Project, Replace Bridge Number 110014 over Cub Creek on SR 1746 (Cub Creek Circle), Burke County; WBS Element 17BY.13.R.150 The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality — Division of Mitigation Services (NCDEQ-DMS) will provide the compensatory stream mi[igation for the subject project. Based on ihe information received from you on September 29, 2015, ihe impacts are located in CU 03050102 of the Catawba River basin in the Norlhem Mountains (NM) Eco-Region, and are as follows: Catawba Stream Wet(ands Bnffer (Sy. Fl.) 03050102 Non- Coastal n�M Cold Cool Warm Riparian Za�el Zone2 Ri arian Marsh Impacts (feeUacres) 0 60.0 0 0 D 0 1 0 0 Tlus impact and associatcd mitigation need were under projected by the NCUOT in Ihe 2015 impact data. NCDEQ-DMS will commit m implement sufficient eompensa[ory stream mitigation crediLC lo offset tl�e impacts associated witl� tlils project as delermined by the regulatory agencies using the delivery timeline listed in Section F3.c.iii of the In-Lieu Fee Inswment dated 7uly 28, 20t0. If the above referenced impact amounts are revised, then this mitigation acceptance lelter wi0 no tonger be valid and a new mitigation accep[ance letter will be required from NCDEQ-DMS. If you have any questions or need additiona] infomiation, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon at 919-707-8420. Sincerely. �(\�� James Stanfill Asset Manageme�t Supervisor cc: Ms. Lori Beckwith, USACE — Asheville Regulatory Field Office Ms. L'v�da Fitzpatrick, NCDOT — PDEA File: SR 1746 Bridge 110014 —Division 13 1652 Mail Service Center, Rateigh, Norih Carolina 27699-1652 Phone:919-707�97611nternet: wvnv.nceep.net Fn Equal Oppotluniry I AffirtnaL've Action Employer- h7atle in DaM1 <<om �ecycied paper -:1.'a4�.':<(i �! . Figure 1 Site 1 upstream ^r ' � }� ... r � �y��ye �+�..�.a�7 � ' ��':�" � , }1� iJa� , - tn�.V a ` ., 5 „�v 1. i 1�.�. 4P'.� �' . � ��.�, . � ¢'�y��.� � K++, � .. �'' ' .,�' . . _ �.� . .. � � 'r° �� . ....N"_ 'i. ;� -'..7-r-�'.+�.. � _ .,, � _ -, - ; ". ,,.� . . � tc' i "� � '� - ' .. ,CS; . � � ..` .. c'' r ' .'{, . ¢ , n 'f ~ � - i � - F �4r .Y , �n "� �' .-'1., � M � . �. � •` : w � `'� i.... -dL � �A��'�� ', � � �,..,�.. �.f... ��. 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