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ATTENTION: Mr. Steve Lund
NCDOT Coordinator
SUBJECT: Application for NW 13, 33, and 12 Application for the replacement of
Bridge No. 79 over Hildebran Creek on SR 1156 in Catawba County, Federal
Aid Project No. BRZ-1156 (2), State Project No. 8.2792101, WBS
Element33423.1.1, TIP No. B-4059.
Dear Sir:
Please see the enclosed PCN, Permit Drawings and Design plans for the above referenced project.
A Categorical Exclusion (and ROW Consultation) was completed for this project in June 2006 and
distributed shortly thereafter. Additional copies are available upon request. NCDOT proposes to
replace the existing 41-foot long bridge, No. 79 with a new 55-foot long bridge. There will be 81
linear feet of permanent impacts and 0.01 acre of temporary impacts incurred from the construction
of this project. Traffic will be detoured offsite.
IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
General Description:
The single water resource impacted for project B-4059 is Hildebran Creek. Hildebran Creek is
located in the Catawba River Basin (Division of Water Quality (DWQ) subbasin 03-08-35) and is
approximately 12 feet wide and 3 inches deep within the project area. The DWQ Index number for
this section of Hildebran Creek is 11-129-5-3 and the Hydrological Cataloguing Unit is 03050102.
The DWQ classifies Hildebran Creek as "C". Within the project area, Hildebran Creek is not listed
as a 303(d) water. There are no 303(d) waters within a mile downstream of the project area. No
High Quality Waters (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I or WSII), or Outstanding Resource Waters
(ORW) occur within one mile of the project study area. There are no wetlands within the project
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] PARKER LINCOLN BUILDING,
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2728 CAPITAL BLVD.
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBS/TE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC 27604
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548

study area.
acts to Hildebran Creek resulting from bank
permanent Im acts:
There will be 81 linear feethe oueru ~ ds of three ew lateral ditches.
stabilization from rtprap at tP
mo,,,,,nrary ImUactS: or im acts to Hildebran Creek resulting from temporary
There will be a total of 0.01 acre of temp ~' P
fill needed for the removal of existing abutments.
Utility Impacts: excavation of the bottom of the
will be re uired; resulting in <0.01 ac of
Due to the relocation of a 12W1a anew 13 u inl I ngth water me, 9 in the streambed after
stream of approximately 3 laced back
t~porazy jurisdictional impacts. The excavated matenal will be p
the proposed water line is installed.
halt over wood with steel supports and vertical
Bridge Demolition:
The existing bridge's superstructure consists of asp a with no resulting debris in Hildebran Creek
abutments. It should be possible to remove the bridg
demolition practices. The old timber substructure of Bridge No. 79 is fi y Years
sists of timber caps and pile on
based on standard idelines for
old, approaching the end of its useful life. The substructure co
eads. The superstructure consists of a timber deck on steel I-beams. Al gu
to Best Management Practices (BMPs)
timber bulkh
bridge demolition and removal will be followed in addition
tection of Surface Waters and BMPs for Bridge Demolition and Rmmoval•
for the Pro
FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES
Bred E 'T'hreatened (T), Proposed
Plants and animals with federal classificatioT ar protan ~ under provisions of Section 7 and
EndangeYed (PE) and Proposed Threatened (P) ~ mended. As of September 28, 2007, the
Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, rotected species for Catawba
SFWS) lists two federally P
eyed S ecies Act as of August
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (U e Act. There was no suitable habitat in
County (Table 1). 'The Bald Eagle has bea~ld and Golden E ~ Endang P
8, 2007 but is still protected under the B
' t stud area for either listed species; thus Dwarf-flowered he~leaf is No E ect.
the pro~ec Y
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AVOIDANCE, MINIMIZATION AND MITIGATION
Avoidance and Minimization:
Avoidance examines all appropriate and practicable possibilities of averting impacts to "Waters of
the United States." The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable
design features to avoid and minimize jurisdictional stages; minimization measures were
incorporated as part of the project design. In addition, Best Management Practices will be followed
as outlined in "NCDOT's Best Management Practices for Construction and Maintenance
Activities".
Open Floodplain approximately 15 feet (creating/enlarging) therefore allowing better hydrologic
connectivity
• Traffic will be detoured offsite during the construction period.
Miti ag tion:
NCDOT proposes no mitigation for the 81 linear feet of permanent impacts to Hildebran Creek
because bank stabilization is not considered a loss of waters of the United States.
Schedule:
The project schedule calls for a May 20, 2008 Let date and a review date of April 1, 2008. The
date of availability for construction is on June 1, 2008.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Section 404 Permit:
It is anticipated that the temporary impacts to Hildebran Creek will be authorized under Section 404
Nationwide Permit 33 (Temporary Construction Access and Dewatering). We are, therefore,
requesting the issuance of a Nationwide Permit 33. A Nationwide Permit 12 (Utility Line
Activities) is also needed in order to install a water line within the project study area. Other aspects
of this project will be covered by a NW Permit 13 (Bank Stabilization) for the placement of riprap
at the end of lateral base ditches.
Section 401 Permit:
We anticipate 401 General Certification numbers 3689, 3688 and 3699 will apply to this project.
All general conditions of the General Certification will be adhered to, therefore we are not
requesting concurrence from the DWQ. In accordance with 1 SA NCAC 2H .0501(a) We are
submitting two copies of this permit application to the North Cazolina Department of Environmental
and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, for your records.
Comments from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will be required
prior to authorization by the Corps of Engineers. By copy of this letter and attachment, NCDOT

hereby requests NCWRC review. NCDOT requests that NCWRC forward their comments to the
Corps of Engineers and the NCDOT within 30 calendar days of receipt of this application.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Jennifer Harrod at jwharrod cr,dot.state.nc.us or [phone].
Sincerely,
~~
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~~ Greg ry J. orpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc:
W/attachment
Mr. John Hennessy, NCDWQ (2 Copies)
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Ms. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
W/o attachment (see website for attachments)
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. M.L. Holder, P.E., Division Engineer
Ms. Trish Simon, DEO
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., RoadwayDesign
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilnungton
Gregory Blakeney, PDEA Project Planning Engineer
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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 22GCQ^ 7~2-~~~89~0
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "loot .~ppiicabie" or ~~Nia".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
^ 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 13 ,33 and 12
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D., Environmental Management Director
Mailing Address: 1598 Mail Service Center
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: (91~ 733-9794
E-mail Address: jwharrod(a,dot.state.nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
III. Project Information
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Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans aze
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps. aze provided.
1. Name of project: Bride No. 79 over Hildebran Creek on Sr 1156
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-4059
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Catawba Nearest Town: Newton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.):_
Sr.1156, West15~' Street/Laffon Rd.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35'40'44.80 °N 81' 13'55.54 °W
6. Property size (acres): N/A
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Clazk Creek
8. River Basin: Catawba
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Residential, Disturbed Urban Area, Forested: stream banks
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Bridle
No. 79 will be replaced with a sin lgle-s_pan bridge that is 55 feet long Standard bridge
replacement equipment such as bulldozers cranes etc. will likely be used
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11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records
indicate Bridge No. 79 has a sufficiency rating of 29.4 out of a possible 100 for a new
structure. The bridge is considered structurally deficient and functionally obsolete due to a
structural appraisal of 2 out of 9.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream .and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
N/A
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: There will be 81 linear feet of
permanent stream impacts to Hildebran Creek resulting from bank stabilization with
associated lateral ditches. 1Ziprap will be at the output ends of the three new ditches There
will be a total of 0.01 acre of temporary impacts to Hildebran Creek resulting from temporary
fill needed for the removal of existing abutments. There will be iurisdictional impacts
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associated with the relocation of utilities for this project. The stream impact due to water line
installation involves excavation of the bottom of the stream to allow installation of a
proposed 12" diameter ductile iron water line. Excavation will be placed back in the
streambed after the proposed water line is installed.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
es/no Distance to
Nearest
Stream
linear feet Area of
Impact
(acres)
No Wetlands

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acrea e, multi 1 len X width, then divide b 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
indicate on ma
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length
linear feet Area of
Impact
acres
1 Hildebran Permanent Perennial 12' 81 0.02
1 Hildebran Temporary Perennial 12' 31 0.01

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 112 0.03
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
indicate on ma ocean, etc. acres
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Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the nroiect:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.02 (perm)
0.01 tem
Wetland Im act (acres): 0
en Water Im act (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.02 (perm)
0.01 tem
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 112 (perm +
tem
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USAGE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface azea:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It maybe useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Traffic will be detoured offsite during the constuction period. The offsite detour would include
SR 1149, SR 1155 and US 321 Business of which most traffic is through traffic NCDOT Best
Management Practices will be implemented during all phases of construction and demolition
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division. of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream'restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
NCDOT proposes no mitigation for the 81 linear feet of permanent impacts to Hildebran
Creek because they are not considered to be loss of waters of the United States,
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
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Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
IX.
X.
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No ^
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ® No ^
Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
3.
* Impact Required
Zone scare feet Multiplier Miti ation
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Enhancement, or Payment into the
appropriate information as identified
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
Stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level.
All stormwater from this bridge replacement project shall be directed to lateral base ditches
which will allow for storm water treatment before discharging into Hildebran Creek.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this anafter-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
htt~//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
This project is limited to a bridge replacement. No indirect or cumulative impacts are anticipated
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
N/A

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Appl~icant~igent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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GEORGE A. LEES, JR•
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, 15TH STREET , NEWTON , NC 28658
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CLOVER LANE, NEWTON, NC 28658
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WETLAND PERMIT IMPACT SUMMARY
WETLAND IMPACTS SURFACE WATER IMPACTS

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Size I Type
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Fillln
Wetlands
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Temp.
Fillln
Wetlands
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TOTALS: 0.02 0.01 81 31
2) The stream impact due to water line installation involves excavation of the bottom of the stream to allow
installation of a proposed 12" diameter ductile iron water line. Excavation will be approximately three feet wide
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and thirteen feet in length. The excavated material will be placed back in the stream bed after the proposed water DIVIS-oN of HtcxwnYs
line is installed. -L-18+30 covrlTY: Catawba
WBS - 33423.1.1 (B-4059)
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WATER:
BOUNDRRIBS AND PROPERTY.•
State Une --°
County Une --
Township Une -
City Une -
Resenralion Une -
Propery line -
Esistinq Iron Pin
Property Comer
Properly Monument
Parcel/Sequence Number
Epding Fence Une -X
Proposed Woven Wiro Fence -
Proposed Chain Unk Fence -
Proposed Barbed Wiro Fence -
Existing Wetland Boundary - - -
Proposed Welland Boundary
Existing Endangsrod Animal Boundary
Frosting Endanperod Plant Boundary
BUILDINGS AND OTHER CULTTIRB'
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MINOR:
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Pipe Culvert
Footbridge ~'----~
Drainage Bo>c Cokh Bolin, DI or JB ^°B
Paved Dikh Gufler -----
Storm Sewer Manhole
Storm Sewer `
WaNr Manhole
WaNr Meter ~
Water Valve
WaMr Hydrant ~
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Wetland - ,~
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False Sump ~
Standard Gauge ,~,
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Switch 0
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RIGXT OA WAY.'
Baeline Control Point
Existing Right of Way Marker ~
Existing Right of Way Une -
Proposed Right of way Une -~'-
Proposed Right of Way Une with ~_~
Iron Pin and Cap, Marker
Proposed Right of Way Une whir
Concrote or Granite Marlasr
Existing Control of Aaess --+;~--
P'roposed Control of Aaess -~~-
Exitiinq Easement line --E--
Proposed Temporary Construcffon Easement- e
Proposed Temporary Drainage Easement- -me-
Proposed PermanentDrolnage Easement- -ros-
Proposed Pennonent Utility Easement -r~-
ROADS AND REL4T1i'D F&9TTIRBS:
Existing Edge of Pavement --
Exisfing Curb -'
Proposed Slope Stakes Cut - - - ~ - - -
Proposed Slope Stakes Fill --- a---
Proposed Wheel Chair Ramp
Proposed Wheel Chair Ramp Curb Cut - ~
Curb Cut for Futuro Wheel Choir Ramp - ~
Existing Metal Guardrail
Proposed Guardrail 3 "
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Existing Cable Guiderail
Proposed Cable Guiderall "
Equality Symbol
Pavement Removal
i~'GETATION.'
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Proposed Joint Use Pole ~'
Power Manhole ~
Power Une Tower
Power Trorrsfarmer 0
lJG Power Cable Hand Hole
H-Frome Pole '-'
Rewrded UG Power Line '
Designated UG Power Une (S.U.E.') ----'----
TELEPHONE:
Existing Telephone Pole +
Proposed Telephone Pole ~'
Telephone Manhole
Telephone Booth ~
Telephone Pedestal ~
Telephone Cell Tower ~
U~G Telephone Cable Hond Hole
Recorded USG Telephone Cable '
Designated USG Telephone Cable (S.U.E.')- ----'----
Recorded LVG Telephone Conduit "
Designated LVG Telephone Conduit (S.U.E.'~ --- -"----
Recorded lYf; Fiber Optics Cable "°-
Oetignated L4G Fiber Optia Cable (S.U.E.'f - - - -' `"- _ _ .
Rewrded 11G Water Urre ~-
Designated tyG Water Line (S.U.E'}-- - - - -•- - - -
Above Ground Water Une "' "°'w
TV:
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TV Pedestal
TV Tower
lYG N Cable Hand Hole
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Designated lVG RberOpNc Cable (S.U.E.'}- ----^~"---
GAS:
Gas Valve ~
Gas Meter
Recorded USG Goa Une
Designated USG Gas Une (S.U.E.'} - - - -°- - - -
Above Ground Gas Une ~" `°`
SANITARY SEWER:
Sanitary Sewer Manhole
Sanitary Sewer Cleanout 0
U~G Sanitary Sower Une ss
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Utility Unknown IJ~G Une *"~-
lyG Tank; Water, Gas, Oil
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LOCATION: BRIDGE NO 79 OVER HILDEBRAN CREEK
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TYPE OF WORK GRADING, PAYING, DRAINAGE, STRUCTURES,
SIDEWALK CURB AND GUTTER, AND GUARDRAIL
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LENGTH OF ROADWAY 71P PROJECT B-4059 = 0.109 MILES
LENGTH OF STRUCTURES TIP PROJECT B 4059 = 0.010 MILES
TOTAL LENGTH OF TIP PROJECT 8 4059 0.119 MILES
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM
TIP Project No.
State Project No.
W.B.S. No.
Federal Project No
A.
B.
(13)
(27)
Project Description:
B-4059
8.2792101
33423.1.1
BRZ-1156(2)
The purpose of this project is to replace Catawba County Bridge No. 79 on
SR 1156 (Laffon Road) over Hildebran Creek (also refen:ed to as Anthony
Creek). Bridge No. 79 is 41 feet long with vertical abutments. The replacement
structure will be a bridge approximately 55 feet long providing a minimum 41
feet clear deck width. The bridge will include two 13-foot lanes, 2-foot offsets
and 5'6" sidewalk on both sides. The roadway grade of the new structure will be
approximately the same as the existing structure.
The approach roadway will extend approximately 260 feet from the northwest end
of the new bridge and 220 feet from the southeast end of the new bridge. The
approaches will be widened to include a 26-foot pavement width providing two
13-foot lanes. Eight-foot berms with curb and gutter and 5-foot sidewalks will be
provided on each side. The roadway will be designed as a Local Urban Route
with a 40 mile per hour design speed.
Traffic will be detoured off-site during construction (see Figure 1).
Purpose and Need:
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate Bridge No. 79 has a
sufficiency rating of 29.4 out of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge is
considered structurally deficient and functionally obsolete due to a structural
appraisal of 2 out of 9 and a deck geometry appraisal of 2 out of 9 according to
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards and therefore eligible for
FHWA's Bridge Replacement Program.
Bridge No. 79 and has afifty-year old timber sub-structure. Timber structures
have a typical life expectancy between 40 to 50 years due to the natural
deterioration rate of wood. Rehabilitation of a timber structure is generally
practical only when a few members are damaged or prematurely deteriorated.
However, past a certain degree of deterioration, timber structures become
impractical to maintain and upon eligibility are programmed for replacement.
Bridge No. 79 is approaching the end of its useful life.
Will the project result in the modification of any existing
regulatory floodway?
6
Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local laws
relating to the environmental aspects of the project?

x
x

(28) Will the project have an "effect" on structures/properties
eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places? X

~. Proposed Improvements:
' Circle, one or more of the following Type II imprbvements which apply to the
15rojecX:
1; Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation,
reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliazy lanes (e.g., parking,
weaving, turning, climbing).
a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and Reconstructing
pavement (3R and 4I~ improvements)
b'. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding through lanes
c. Modernizing gore treatments
d. Constructing lane improvements (merge, auxiliary, and turn lanes)
e. Adding shoulder drains
f. Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets, and drainage pipes,
including safety treatments
g. Providing driveway pipes
h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than one through lane)
i. Slide Stabilization
j. Structural BMP's for water quality improvement
2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the
installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting.
a. Installing ramp metering devices
b. Installing lights
c. Adding or upgrading guazdrail
d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey type barriers and pier
protection
e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators
f. Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median barriers
g. Improving intersections including relocation and/or realignment
h. Making minor roadway realignment
i. Channelizing traffic
j. Performing cleaz zone safety improvements including removing
hazards and flattening slopes
k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and motorist aid
1. Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit
3. Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of
grade sepazation to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings.
a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing bridge approach slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no red lead paint), scour
repair, fender systems, and minor structural improvements
O Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill)
4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities.
5. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest areas.

6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or for joint or limited use of
right-of-way, where the proposed use does not have significant adverse
impacts.
7. Approvals for changes in access control.
8. Construction of new bus storage and raintenance facilities in azeas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such
construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and located on or near
a street with adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and support
vehicle traffic.
9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of'existing rail and bus buildings and
ancillazy facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are
required and there is not a substantial increase in the number of users.
10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of
passenger shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street
improvements) when located in a commercial area or other high activity
center in which there is adequate street capacity for projected bus traffic.
11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance facilities in azeas used
predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such ,
' construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and where there is no
significant noise impact on the surrounding community.
12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes, advance land
acquisition loans under section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and
protective buying will be permitted only for a particulaz pazcel or a limited
number of parcels. These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE only
where the acquisition will not limit the evaluation of alternatives,
including shifts in alignment for planned construction projects, which may
be required in the NEPA process. No project development on such land
may proceed until the NEPA, process has been completed.
13. Acquisition and construction of wetland, stream and endangered species
mitigation sites.
14. Remedial activities involving the removal, treatment or monitoring of soil
or groundwater contamination pursuant to state or federal remediation
guidelines.

D. Special Project Information:
' Estimated Costs:
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Structure ~ $ 220,000
Roadwa A roaches $ 250,255
Detour Structure and Approaches _ 0 _
Structure Removal $ 11,,536
~Vlisc. & Mob. $ 148,209
En . & Contin encies ~ $ 95,000
Total Construction Cost* $ .725 000
Ri ht-of-wa Costs $ 83 000
Total Project Cost $ 808 000
*The total construction cost listed above includes ~ 15,939 for sidewalks, which
are included on both sides for the entire length of the project. Tile City of Newton
will be responsible for the maintenance and liability of the proposed sidewalk, as
well as, sharing in the cost of construction according to NCDOT requirements for
a municipality with a population from 10,000 to 50,000 - 70% DOT ($11,157)
and 30% ($4,782) municipality.
Estimated Traffic:
Current - 2,400 vpd
Year 2025 - 3,800 vpd '
TTST - 1%
Dual - 3%
Accidents: Traffic Engineering has evaluated a recent three year period and
found two accidents occurring in the vicinity of the project. Neither accident was
associated with the geometry of the bridge or its approach roadways.
Design Exceptions: There are no anticipated design exceptions for this project.
Bridge Demolition: Bridge No. 79 is constructed entirely of timber and steel and
should be possible to remove with no resulting debris in Hildebran Creek based
on standard demolition practices.
Alternatives Discussion:
No Build -The no build alternative would result in eventually closing the road
which is unacceptable given the volume of traffic served by SR 1156.
4

Rehabilitation -The bridge was constructed in 1956 and the timber materials
within the bridge are reaching the end of their useful life. Rehabilitation would
require replacing the timber components which would constitute effectively
replacing the bridge. ,
Offsite Detour -Bridge No. 79 will be replaced on the existing alignment.
Traffic will be detoured offsite (see Figure 1) during the construction period.
NCDOT Guidelines for Evaluation of Offsite Detours for Bridge Replacement
Projects considers multiple project variables beginning with the additional time
traveled by the average road user resulting from the offsite detour. The offsite
detour for this project would include SR 1149, SR 1155, and US 321 Business.
The majority of traffic on the road is through traffic. The detour for the average
road user would result in 4 minutes additional travel time (1.9 miles additional
travel). Up to a twelve-month duration of construction is expected on this project.
Based on the Guidelines, the criteria above indicate that on the basis of delay
alone the detour is acceptable. Catawba County Emergency Services along with
Catawba County Schools Transportation have also indicated that the detour is
acceptable. NCDOT Division 12 has indicated the condition of all roads, bridges
and intersections on the offsite detour are acceptable without improvement and
concurs with the use of the detour.
Onsite Detour - An onsite detour was not evaluated due to the presence of an
acceptable offsite detour.
New Alignment -Given that the alignment for SR 1156 is acceptable, a new
alignment was not considered as an alternative.
Other Agency Comments:
The N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, the Army
Corps of Engineers, and the N.C. Division of Water Quality had no special
concerns for this project.
Public Involvement:
Location and Surveys personnel visited Catawba Valley Plumbing Supply and
was informed the building being impacted was used for storage. This project will
not impact access to the property.
The Location & Surveys Unit sent a letter to all other property owners affected
directly by this project. Property owners were invited to comment. No
comments have been received to date.

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Threshold Criteria
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'The fpllowing evaluation of threshold criteria must be completed for Type II
actions ~ ,
)/COLOGICAL YES NO
(1) Will the project have a substantial impact on any
unique or important natural resource? x ,
(2) Do~es'the project involve habitat where federally
listed endangered or threatened species may occur? x
(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? ^
x
(4) If ,the project involves wetlands; is the amount of
permanent and/or temporary wetland taking less than
'one-tenth (1/10) of an acre and have all practicable measures ^
to avoid and minimize wetland takings been evaluated? x
(5) Will the project require the use of U. S. Forest Service. lands?
x
(6) Will the quality of adjacent water resources be adversely
impacted by proposed construction activities? x
(7) Does the project involve waters classified as Outstanding Water
Resources (OWR) and/or High Quality Waters (HQW)? x
(8) Will the project require fill in waters of the United States
in any of the designated mountain trout counties? x
(9) Does the project involve any known underground storage
tanks (UST's) or hazardous materials sites? x
PERMITS AND COORDINATION YES NO
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA county, will the
project significantly affect the coastal zone and/or any
"Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC)? x
(11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act
resources? ~ x
(12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be required? ^
x
(13) Will the project result in the modification of any existing
regulatory floodway? x
6

(14) Will the project require any stream relocations or channel
changes?
x
SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES YES NO
(15) Will the project induce substantial impacts to planned
growth or land use for the area? ~ ^ x '
(16) Will the project require the relocation of any family or
business? x*
(17) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse ,
human health and environmental effect on any minority or
low-income population? ~ x
(18) If the project involves the acquisition of right of way, is the

amount of right of way acquisition considered minor? ^
x
(19) Will the project involve any changes in access control? ^
x
(20) Will the project substantially alter the usefulness
and/or land use of adjacent property? x
(21) Will the project have an adverse effect on permanent
local traffic patterns or community cohesiveness? x
(22) Is the project included in an approved thoroughfare plan
and/or Transportation Improvement Program (and is,

therefore, in conformance with the Clean Air Act of 1990)? ^
x
(23) Is the project anticipated to cause an increase in traffic
volumes? ^ x
(24) Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing
roads, staged construction, or on-site detours? x
(25) If the project is a bridge replacement project, will the bridge
be replaced at its existing location (along the existing facility)
and will all construction proposed in association with the

bridge replacement project be contained on the existing facility? ^
x
(26) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or
environmental grounds concerning the project? x
(27) Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local laws

relating to the environmental aspects of the project? ^
x
(28) Will the project have an "effect" on structures/properties
eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places? x
7

' (29) ' ' ,
Will the project affect any archaeological remains which are
~~
' important to history or pre-history?
x
~~
(30) Will the project require the use of Section 4(f) resources
(public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges,
historic sites, or historic bridges, as defined in Section 4(f)
of the U. S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966)? x
(31) Will the project result in any conversion of assisted public
,recreation sites or facilities to non-recreation uses; as defined
by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act
of 1965, as amended? ^ x
(32) Will the project involve construction in, across, or adjacent
to a river designated as a component of or proposed for
inclusion in the National System of Wild and Scenic Rivers? ~ x
F. Additional Documentation Required for Unfavorable Responses in Part E
ti,
Response to Question 16: The structure impacted is currently used as storage for a
plumbing supply company. They do have other storage
facilities available and the business should be able to maintain
operations at its current location.
8

G. CE Approval
TIP Project No. B-4059
State Project No. 8.2792101
W.B.S. No. 33423.1.1
Federal Project No. BRZ-1156(2)
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to replace Catawba County Bridge No. 79 on
SR 1156 (Laffon Road) over Hildebr,an Creek (also referred to as Anthony
Creek). Bridge No. 79 is 41 feet long with vertical abutments. The replacement
structure wild be a bridge approximately 55 feet long providing a minimum 41
feet clear deck width. The bridge will include two 13-foot lanes, 2-foot offsets
and 5'6" sidewalk on both sides. The roadway grade of the new structure, will be
approximately the same as the existing structure.
The approach roadway will extend approximately 260 feet from the northwest
end of the new bridge and 220 feet from the southeast end of the'new bridge. The
approaches will be widened to include a 26-foot pavement width providing two
13-foot lanes. Eight-foot berms with curb and gutter and 5-foot sidewalks will be
provided on each side. The roadway will be designed as a Local Urban Route
with a 40 mile per hour design speed.
Traffic will be detoured off-site during construction (see Figure 1).
Categorical Exclusion Action Classification:
TYPE II(A)
X TYPE II(B)
Approved:
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Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
For Type II(B) projects only:
Date ohn F. Sullivan, III, PE, Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS ,~
Replacement of Bridge No. 79 '
on SR 1156 (Laffon Road) over Hildebran Creek '
Catawba County '
" Federal-Aid No. BRZ-1 X56(2) '
State Project No. 8.2792101.
' ~ T.LP. ~No. B-4059
Commitments Developed Through Project Development and Design
D;vision Twelve Construction, Resident Engineer's D, ff ice - Offsite Detour
In order to allow Catawba County Emergency Services time to prepare for road
closure, the NCDOT Resident Engineer will notify Catawba County EMS at '
[phone] of~the bridge removal 30 days prior to road closure.
' In order to allow Catawba County Schools time to prepare for road closure, the
NCDOT Resident Engineer will notify the School Transportation Director at
[phone] of the bridge removal 30 days prior to road closure.
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Natural Environment Unit -Bridge Demolition
The entire bridge is constructed of timber and steel. Therefore, it is unlikely that
there will be any temporary fill resulting from bridge demotion. ,
Roadway Design/Program Development Branch -Sidewalks
Sidewalks are included on both sides for the entire length of the project. The City
of Newton will be responsible for the maintenance and liability of the proposed sidewalk,
as well as, sharing in the cost of construction according to NCDOT requirements for a
municipality with a population from 10,000 to 50,000 (70% DOT and 30% municipality).
Programmatic Categorical Exclusion
June 2006
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
David L. S. Brook, Administrator , '
~phael F. Easley, Governor ,
sbeth C. Evans, Secretary
ftTey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary
Office of Archives and History
April 10, 2002
MEMORANDUM
TO: William D. Gilmore, Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
FROM: David Brook~Z~ ~~
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SUBJECT: Replace Bridge No. 79 on SR 1156 over ~y Creek,
B-4059, Catawba County, ER 02-8604
Division of Historical Resources
David J. Olson, Director
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Thank you for your memorandum of September 25, 2001, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and determined that these structures are not
located in or adjacent.to any district which is listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register
of Historic Places. In addition, the structures aze neither listed in nor eligible for listing in the
National Register as individual properties. We, therefore, have no comment on the project.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 10G
codified at 3G CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above
comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763: In all
future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
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Location Mailing Address
Administration 507 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4617
Restoration 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh , NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699613
Survey & Planning 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699.4618
Telephone/Fax
[phone].733-8653
[phone].715-4801
[phone].715-4801

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