20170430 Ver 1_NCDOT_14_US 276 Guardrail Project_NWP 14 Application_20170411

Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name US 276 Guardrail Project
2. Name of PropeiKy Owner/Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: N/A
*Agent authorization needs to be attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s): N/A
5. Site Address: N/A
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. City: Brevard
8. County: Transylvania
9. Lat: 35.1483 ° N Long: -82.6848 ° W (Approx. Project Center)
10. Quadrangle Name: Brevard
ll. Waterway: UT French Broad River (B Tr) and UT Little River (C Trl
12. Watershed: French Broad River (06010105)
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 14
General Peimit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
The following infoimation will be completed by Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Section ] 0 Section 404
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF T'RANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER
GOVERTOR
April l 1, 2017
Ms. Lori Beckwith, NCDOT Regulatory Project Manager
U. S. Anny Corps of Engineers
I51 Patton Avenne, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
JAtitEs H. TxoGDON, III
SECRETARY
Subject Natio�nvide I4 Permit Application
US 276 Guardrail Project, UT Frencli Broad River and UT Little River
Transylvania County
Project No. W-5601DU, WBS Element 501381125
Dear Ms. Beckwith:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is installing and replacing guardrails
in Transylvania Counry along portions of US 276 south of Brevard to the South Carolina state
line. There are hvo locations where culvert estensions are needed to reduce roll-off hazards and
to gain sufficient road sliaulder width for the guardrail installations. NCDOT Division 14 is
seeking authorization to impact streams in those locations.
Enclosed are the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Fonn, vicinity map, USGS topographical
maps, plan sheets, photographs, and other peitinent information to assist in your review. Tliis
project was exempt from a cultural resource revie�v (see attached PA for Cultural Resomces
Checklist), but coordination with the NCDOT Human Environment Unit was undertaken and
clearance provided conceming a stone wall that must be buried for the project (correspondence
attached). A Programmatic Categorical Esclusion l�as been prepared for the project due to
federal fnnding.
Carolina noithern flying squirrel (Glnucomys snbrintts coloralus), Appalachian elktoe
(Altrsmidonla rm�e��elim�n), mountain sweet pitclier plant (Scu•racenin rt�brn ssp. jonesit�, small
whorled pogonia (IsoO•ia merleo%ides), spreading avens (Geam rndinnnn), s�vamp pink (Helonias
bullaln), Virginia spiraea (Spirnen vi�giuinnn), rock gnome lichen (G�n�modern�n linenre),
northern long-eared bat (M�riosrs seplenh•ia�alis), and gray bat (Myotis grisescens) are federally
listed threatened or endangered species with currentrecords orthat are considered probable in
Transylvania County.
Appalacliian elktoe mussels occur in some large cool-water streams with moderate to fast flow
and ��latively silt-fi•ee substrates of sand, gravel, and rock. In Transylvania County, it occurs in
the French Broad River near one of the project locations (Site 4) and several miles downstream of
Alni/ingAAdress: Te%phone: [phone]d1 Locn�ion:
NCDEPAR7hlENiOFTRANSPORTATION Far:(82S)536-0Q-43 NCDEPARTNENCOFTRANSPORTATION
Dirision l4 CuslamerSen�ice: 1-877-368-0968 Division IJ
253 Nebster Road 253 {Vebster Road
Sylca,NotlhCamlina28779 V{ebsrte:����m-.ncda.eoc Sylca,NorthCarolina28779

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the other project location (Site 21) in the Little River. At both locations the streams are too small
(<1' width) to support mussels or fish. Stream work at Site 4 will be limited to adding 17 feet of
round culvert pipe to tlie outlet of an existing pipe while at Site 21 a round pipe �vill be fed
througli an existing reinforced concrete box culvert (slip-lined) and extend 10' feet downstream
of the existing outlet. There will be little stream disturbance necessary for construction at each
site and exposed soils will be quickly stabilized to minimize erosion. Witl� these considerations,
we believe that a determination of may affect, not likely to adversely affect should be
applicable to the project for Appalachian elktoe due to the location of Site 4.
Caroliva northern flyi��g squin�el and spreading avens are species that are only found in isolated
habitats at elevations of around 5,000 feet and higher. Rock gnome liclien is also typically found
at high elevations, bnt it sometimes occurs on damp rock faces, usually in deep river gorges. The
project sites are at elevations <3,000 feet and damp rock faces required by rock gnome lichen are
lacking.
Small whorled pogonia usually occurs in open, dry, deciduous woods with acid soil, though it has
been found in a diversity of habitats in North Carolina, including along streams. The construction
work will occur witliin existing dishvbed right of way for US 276 and not affect forested areas
where this plant may be found.
V irginia spiraea occurs along rocky, flood-swured river banks, usually in gorges or canyons.
Gravel and rock bars that provide habitat for Virginia spiraea are lacking at the project sites.
Swamp pink and mountain sweet pitcher plants occur in some �vetlands near US 276 in Cedar
Mountain. However, tliere are no wetlands at the project sites.
Transylvania County is within the known range of northern long-eared bats, but Uiere are no
known hibernacula or maternity roosts in tlie region. And, this project is several miles from the
nearest "red hud' for known liibernacula or maternity roosts for this bat in adjoining counties.
This project sliould require the removal of only one large tree and not require bfasting or
percussive activities. And, the culverts are too small to provide roost habitat for bats.
Tlie project is limited to extensions of two culve�ts in small streams. Erosion and sedimentation
control measures will be used and maintained to minimize potential adverse effects on aquatic
habitats. The project is limited in scope and liabitat is lacking for terrestrial threatened and
endangered species. For these reasons and those discussed above, we recommend a no effect
determination for terrestrial tlu�eatened and endangered species.
NCDOT best management practices will be used to minimize and control sedimentation and
erosion on this project. The wnstivction foremai� will review all control measures daily to ensure
erosion and sedimentation is being effectively controlled. If tlie devices are not functioning as
intended, they will be replaced immediately with better devices.
Impacts to Watecs of the United States
At Site 4, the stream is <I foot in width with a poorly-defined channel and subshate of mud and
sand. It flows directly into the French Broad River (DWR Class: B Tr) about 80 feet
downstream. At Site 21 (UT Little River), the stream is about 1 foot wide with a well-defined
channel and substrate of gravel and saud. It Flo�vs about 80 feet to the Little River (DWR Class:
C Tr), which then flows over l5 miles downstream to the French Broad River. The French Broad
River meets tlie definition of a Traditional Navigable Water. For these reasons, we believe the
UT French Broad River and UT Little River are Relatively Pennanent Wateis and are under the

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jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Co�ps of Engineers. Li order to constivct the project, it will be
necessary to impact waters of the United States in the French Broad River Basin (HUC
06010105). The impacts are listed in the table below.
Site No. Existing Condition Proposed Condition Net Impact
(Feet)
12" diameter by 40' L plastic 12" by 57' L plastic
Site 4 corrugated plastic pipe and open 17
stream cliannel downstream corrugated pipe
Site 21 3's3` by 30' L RCBC and open 36" diameter by 40' L metal 10
stream channel downstream or plastic pipe
Site 21A open stream channel �mpervious dike and 10
temporary flow diversion
rock steps or natural stream
Site 21B open stream channel bed fill- ouNet stabilization 10
(if needed to restore stream
rade to culvert outlet
Permits Requested
NCDOT is hereby requesting autliorization under Section 404 and Section A01 of the Clean
Water Act to proceed �vith the construction project outlined above.
Also by copy of this letter, I am asking Mrs. Marla Cl�ambers, Western NCDOT Review
Coordinator, with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to comment
directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit request.
In addition, I am asking Mrs. Cliambers aud Mr. Reid Whitehead, Roadside Environmental Field
Operations Eugineer (NCDOT), to comment directly to me concerning this pennit request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at [phone] or
Ms. Renee Chambard, PE, at (828l891-791 l). Your prompt revie�v and consideration of this
request would be greatly appreciated.
Sincer
, � �� ��-
(I) ve McHeiuy
Division 14 Environmental Program Supe�visor
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Amy Chapman, Division of Water Resources — DENR, Raleigh
Mr. Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Resources—DENR, Aslieville
Ms. Kristi Carpenter, Division of Water Resoiu•ces — DEQ, Raleigli

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Ms. Marella Buncick, Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Asheville
Mrs. Marla Chambers, Western NCDOT Review Coordinator, NCWRC, Ablemarle
Ms. Renee Chambard, PE, Division 14, District l Assistant Engineer, NCDOT
IvL•. Reid Whitel�ead, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT

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Corps action ID no.
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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification PC Form
A. A licant Information
7. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: � Seclion 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has lhe NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes � No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
� 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Qualily Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. 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 � No ❑ Yes � No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No
below.
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: US 278 Guardrail Project
2b. County: Transyivania
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Brevard
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or State WgS No. 50138.1.125
Project No:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Norlh Carolina Department of TranspoAation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if Dave McHenry, Division 14 Environmental Officer
applicable):
3d. Street address: 253 Webster Road
3e. City, state, zip: Sylva, NC 28779
3f. Telephone no.: 828-586-2141
3g. Fax no.: 828-586-4030
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name: N/A
4c. Business name N!A
(iF applicable):
4d. Street address: N/A
4e. City, state, zip: N/A
4f. Telephong no.: N/A
4g. Fax no.: N/A
4h. Email address: N/A
5. AgenUConsultant Informatian (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name ��A
(if applicable):
5c. Sireet address: N/A
5d. Cily, state, zip: N/A
5e. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: NIA
5g. Email address: N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identitication no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.1483 Longitude: -82.6848
(DD.DDDDDD) (-OD.ODODDD)
1c. Propertysize: acres
2. Surtace Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to French Broad River and Little River
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: DWR Class: B Tr and C Tr
2c. River basin: French Broad (HUC 06010105)
3. Project Description
3a. Describe lhe existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at lhe time of lhis
application:
The general land use is a mixture or rural residential, forest, and agriculture.
3b. List the total eslimated acreage of all existing wetiands on the property:
None
3c. List lhe total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
200
3d. Expfain the purpose of ihe proposed project:
The purpose of the projecl is to provide sufficient road shoulder widths to reduce roll-over hazards and allow guardrail
installations to thereby improve safely.
3e. Describe the overall project In detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project will require the extension of two culverts in streams to accommodate shoulder width. Track hoes, dump
trucks, bulldozers, paving equipment, water pumps, sandbags, and various hand tools will be used.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or siream determinations by lhe
Corps or State been requested or obtained fo�r this property / � yes � No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past.
Comments:
4b. If lhe Corps made lhe jurisdictional determination, what type � preliminary � Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated lhe jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: N/A
Name (if known): N/A Olher: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of lhe Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
5. Project Histary
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to °help file" instructions.
6. Future Project P�ans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all ihat apply):
❑ Wetlands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If lhere are wetland impacts proposed on lhe 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 impacl
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem ora
W1 ❑ P � T N/A N/A ❑ Yes ❑ Corps N�A
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impTcts N/A
2h. Comments: N/A
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent slream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on lhe site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type ofjurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (�Nn? other) (feet) feet)
S4 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT to French � PER � Corps � ��
Broad River ❑ INT � DWQ
S21 � P❑ T Culvert Extension UT to Little River � PER � Corps 1 10
❑ INT � DWQ
S21A ❑ P� T �mpervious Dike & UT to Little River � PER � Corps � 10
Flow Diversion ❑ INT � DWQ
S21 B� P❑T Rock fill/outlet UT to Little River � PER � Corps 1 10
stabilization ❑ INT � DWQ
3h. Total Permanent Stream Impact for Culvert Extensions 27'
Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Impervious Dikes and Flow �iversions 10'
Total Permanent Impact for Outlet Stabilization 10'
3i. Comments:
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts io lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number— (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora
01 ❑P❑T N/A
02 ❑P�T
04 ❑P❑T
4E Total open water impacts N/A
4g. Comments: N/A
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5. Pond or Lake Construction
If ond or lake construction ro osed, ihen 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 NlA N/A N/A N!A N/A N/A N/A N/A
P2
Sf. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: N/A
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A
5. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A
5k. Method of consiruction: N/A
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete lhe chaR below. If yes, Yhen individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acts re uire miti ation, lhen ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin7 ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number — Reason Bufier Zone 7 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem ora im act re uired?
B1 ❑ P � T N/A N/A ❑ Nos N/A N/A
62 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
63 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts N/A N/A
6i. Comments: N/A
D. Impact Justification and Mltigatlon
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed fmpacts in designing project.
The minimal amount of pipe is being installed in order to construct the project to meet current NCDOT standards.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Appropriate BMP's according to the approved erosion and sedimentation control plan will be installed on the project sites prior
to construction. Impervious dikes and flow diversions will be installed as needed in order to install the pipes in the "dry° to
prevent sedimentation of downsfream aquatic habitats.
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2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes � No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigalion is reqnired by (check all ihat apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ CO�pS
❑ Miligation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this � Payment to in-lieu fee program (NCEEP)
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
3b. Credils Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type N/A Quantily N/A
3c. Comments: N/A
4. Complete If Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using slream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet
4e. Riparian welland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
N/A
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a prolected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No
buffer miligation?
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 Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 N/A N!A 3(2 for Catawba) N/A
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required: N/A
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permiltee responsible riparian buffer restorafion, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
N/A
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I 6h. Comments: N/A
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 � No
within one of lhe NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: N/A ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a. 1Nhat is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management PIan7 � Yes ❑ No
2c. If lhis project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. It this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
The project is covered by individual NPDES Permit No. NCS000250.
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of lhe Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local governmenPs jurisdiction is this project? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
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 following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW
(check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Olher:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
altached? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does ihe Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements7 ❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentatfon (DWQ Requlrement)
1 a. Does lhe project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the � yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b. If you answered'yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to lhe above, has the document review been finalized by fhe
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments: N/A
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface 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 lhe above questions, provide an explana6on of the violalion(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on pasl and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in � Yes � No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answared "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. This project is an upgrade of
existing infrastructure without an increase in capacity (e.g., no additional traffic lanes), so it will not facilitate secondary or
cumulative development.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment meihods and disposifion (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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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 USFVVS Field OHice you have contacted.
� Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
NoAh Carolina Nalural Heritage Data
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 impacl Essential Fish Habitat?
NIA—There are no marine or estuarine communities within the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or lribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No
staWs (e.g., Nafional Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
NoAh Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
This project was exempt from a cultural resource review (see attached PA for Cultural Resources Checklist), but
coordination with the NCDOT Human Environment Unit was undertaken and clearance provided concerning a
stone wall that must be buried for the project (correspondence attached).
8. Flood Zone Designatlon (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this projeci occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain7 ❑ Yes � No
Sb. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program
Dave McHem•y ./
Division 14 Environmental Officer � � �/ –/o ��
ApplicanVAgenPs Signatur Date
AppllCanflAgenfs Pflnted Name (AgenPs signature is valid only if an aulhorization lelter irom the
applicant is provided.)
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PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version

ATTACHMENTA
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD):4-s-xon
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
NC DepaAment of Transportalion, Dave McHenry, Division 14 Environmental Officer
253 Webster Road, Sylva, NC 28779
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
US 276 Guardrail ProJecl in Transylvania County
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT
SITES)
State: NC Coullty/pa�ish/bo�ough: Transy�vania Clty: BfeVaro
Center coordinates of site (IaUlong in degree decimal format):
Lat. as.iaas °N; Long. -az.saas °W.
UniversalTransverseMercator: �sszs.s,�aso7aa.azo�e��
N2fT1@ Of Il@8f2St W8t2fbOdy: French Broad and Little Rivers
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non-wetland waters:
zoo linear feet: � width (ft) and/or acres.
COWBfC�l11 C�BSS: R3UB3 (Site 4, UT French Broadj and R3UB3 (Sile 21, UT Lillle River)
Stream Flow:
Wetlands: �a acres.
Cowardin Class: Na
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tldal: Na
Non-Tidal: Na

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
� Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
� Field Determination. Date(s): 4-s-xoi�
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
applicant/consultant: NcooT
❑✓ Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the
app�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
� USGS NHD data
� USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps
❑✓ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: � 24k e�e�a�a
❑ 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:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑✓ Photographs: ❑✓ Aerial (Name & Date): or
Q Other (Name & Date): a-s-2on
� Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
� Other information (please

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 orjudicial 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:
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
/
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Signature and date of
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

Estimated
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aquatic Class of
resourcein aquatic
Site Number Latitude Longitude Cowardin Class review area resource
4 35.2080 -82.7155 R3UB3 100 linear feet Non Section 10
— non-wetland
21 35.1473 -82.6667 R3U81 100 linear feet Non Section 10
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Proerammatic A�reement Cultural Resources ScreeninE Checklist
Project Numbers: TIP No. W-5601DU FA: HSIP-0276(016) WBS: 50138.1.125
Project Name: US 276 Guardrail Upgrade &om Gallimore Road (SR 1118) to SC State Line Caunty: Transylvania
Project Description: Install new guardrails at 351ocations extending along US 276 for approximately l 1.8 miles from Gallimore
Road (SR 1118) to SC State Line. Also included will be short culvert extensions in 2-3locations to gain safe shoulder widths.
Funding Source: Federal Permits Required: N/A
Instructions
NCDOT Project ManagerslEngineers, should complete the following checklist based upon your knowledge of the project site aud
immediate vicinity. If you check "Unable to Determine", efforts should be undertaken to acquire available information on the project.
If the answer to any question is "Yes" or "Unable to Determine," the project is subject to further historic preservation review, not
withstanding other determinations under state environmental review laws and regulations. If the answer to all the questions is "No,"
the project may be excluded from further historic preservation review.
Yes No Unable to
Determine
A. Does this projec[ contain activities that are not specified in Appendix C of Ihe g
North Carolina Programmatic Agreement for Minor Transportation Projects? (List
of Exempt Activities on reverse)
B. Is this project d'vectly related to other actions with individually insignificant, but g
cumulatively significant, environmental effects7
C. Are there propertiu listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of g
Historic Places in [he project azea?
D. Is this projec[ questioned by the owner of a historic property? g
E. Is there known pubtic controversy based on historic preservation issues? g
F. Can this project be classi5ed as anything other than a"categorical exclusion" (or g
state-equivalenQ project
Certification
By my signature, I certify that I have completed a site visit or am familiar with the specifics of the project and that my answers to the
questions above are, to the best of my knowledge, wrrect. I also uuderstand that no further environmental analysis is required
according to Appendix C of the North Carolina Progr�mmat�- greement for Minor Transpodation Projects.
Dave McHeruy ' � ' �f�� �� 2/17/2017
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McHenry, David G
From: Furr, Mary Pope
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 3:52 PM
To: McHenry, David G
Subject: RE: wall along US 276 south of Brevard in Transylvania County
OK, should be fine to bury- woidd be hard for such a short section of wall to be eligible unless associated with a CCC
camp and nothing nearby indicates there was one.
From: McHenry, David G
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 3:34 PM
To: Furr, Mary Pope
Subject: RE: wall along US 276 south of Brevard in Transylvania County
I don't believe so. Attached is another view of the wall to the northeast and the HPO web print-out (circle with yellow
highlight is the wall). The Raxter house is at second drive up in the photo. I believe there is another home property
between the wall and Raxter House.
From: Furr, Mary Pope
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 3:23 PM
To: McHenry, David G
Subject: RE: wall along US 276 south of Brevard in Transylvania County
Is it associated with this house? If so it's the Jim Raxter House (N 0206) and was identified in a county survey b�rt not
formally evaluated for eligif�ility- in other words it's interesting and the wall may be a contributing
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From: McHenry, David G
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 3:04 PM
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To: Furr, Mary Pope
Subject: RE: wall along US 276 south of Brevard in Transylvania County
Sorry here's a map with "wall" marker.. It's about 1.5 miles south of Brevard in Transylvania County. Coordinates are
below.
-82.7155 35.208 decimal degrees
Thanks Mary Pope
From: Furr, Mary Pope
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 2:44 PM
To: McHenry, David G
Subject: RE: wall along US 276 south of Brevard in Transylvania County
Sorry, I looked at it and wondered where it was on 276, can you pinpoint it on a map?
From: McHenry, David G
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 2:41 PM
To: Furr, Mary Pope
Subject: RE: wall along US 276 south of Brevard in Transylvania County
Hey Mary Pope
I know you are real busy, but I was wondering if you had any initial thoughts on this wall burial.
Thanks
Dave
From: McHenry, David G
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 7:10 AM
To: Furr, Mary Pope
Subject: RE: wall along US 276 south of Brevard in Transylvania County
Here's a closer view with traffic cones and somebody's arm for a little scale. The culvert under the wall looks like a slip
lined plastic pipe that I believe will just be extended.
From: McHenry, David G
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2017 424 PM
To: Furr, Mary Pope
Subject: wall along US 276 south of Brevard in Transylvania County
Here's information on the wall that we would like to cover to extend road shoulder and place guardrail. Looks clear on
HPO web and doesn't face anything, but thought I'd check anyway.
Thanks
Dave McHenry
E�vironmental Officer
NC Department of Transportation/Division 14
828 586 2141 office
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