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Date: September 23, 2008 Job #: 05-236.01
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Ms. Cyndi Karoly
N.C. Division of Water Quality
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September 23, 2008
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Unit
Mail Service Center 1650
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Subject: Application for Water Quality Certifications 3699 and 3688 to accompany
Nationwide Permits No. 12 and 33 for Speight Branch Interceptor in Wake
County, Town of Cary Project Number SW-1053
Dear Cyndi:
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information concerning Section 404
jurisdictional impacts that are expected to occur as a result of the proposed installation of
approximately 3,383 linear feet of sewer trunk within the floodplain of Speight Branch in Cary,
North Carolina (see Sheet 1). The project was previously permitted on March 28, 2006 (DWQ
Proj ect# 06-0448), but this permit has expired due to inactivity on the project. Please find
attached this summary letter, a project vicinity map (Sheet 1), overall plan views of the project
study area (Sheets 1 and 2), permit drawings (Sheets 3A-3I), typical wetland cross-sections
(Sheets WX1 and WX2), typical stream cross-sections (Sheets SX1 and SX2), and a completed
Pre-Construction Notification form for Nationwide Permits (NWP) No. 12 and 33. Additional
attachments include figures illustrating topography and soils (Figures 1 and 2), a copy of the
USACE jurisdictional area verification, copies of previously issued Section 401 and 404 permits,
stream and wetland data forms, and a mitigation approval issued by NCEEP.
Project Description: The Town of Cary proposes to install approximately 3, 383 linear feet of
sewer trunk line (hereafter to referred to as "Speight Branch Interceptor") within the floodplain
of Speight Branch in the Lochmere Subdivision in Cary, North Carolina (see Sheets 1 and 2).
The Speight Branch Interceptor project (hereafter referred to as the "project study area") is
approximately 3,380 feet long and 80 feet wide, encompassing 6 acres. Within the project study
area, proposed construction will take place within a 30-foot wide construction easement (Sheets
3A-3I). The project study area occurs predominantly within the floodplain of Speight Branch
with residential development occurring on side slopes and ridges to the south, east, and west of
the property. The project study area is bordered by Cary Parkway to the north. One stream
(Speight Branch) and multiple wetlands occur within the project study area. Impacts to Section
404 jurisdictional areas are anticipated as a result of the proposed project. Impacts expected as a
result of the proposed project total 0.13 acre of temporary impacts to jurisdictional wetlands,
0.08 acre of permanent impact to jurisdictional wetlands, 53 linear feet of temporary impacts to
jurisdictional streams, and 0.18 acre (56 linear feet) of impact to Neuse River Basin buffer.
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Impacts to these jurisdictional areas are expected to occur as a result of mechanized clearing,
excavation, and temporary de-watering of Speight Branch for the proposed installation of the
Speight Branch Interceptor; therefore, the Town of Cary proposes to perform these activities
under NWPs No. 12 (Utility Line Activities) and 33 (Temporary Construction, Access, and
Dewatering).
The project study area is characterized predominantly by Piedmont/Mountain Bottomland Forest
and maintained/disturbed land, with elevations within the project study area ranging from
approximately 340 to 360 feet above sea level. The project area is located in the Piedmont
physiographic province with land uses near the project study area consisting of commercial and
residential development, as well as forestland. One stream, Speight Branch, is located within the
project study area. Speight Branch enters the project study area as a perennial stream with
moderate flow over a substrate of silt, sand, gravel, cobble, and boulders. Bank height ranges
from 1 to 5 feet and bank width ranges to 15 feet. The following table lists Site coordinates.
Table 1. Site Coordinates
Coordinate Location Latitude Longitude
Begin Project (Station 0+00) 35 43 47.546 78 45 13.574
Stream Crossing 1(Site 1) 35 43 48.765 78 45 12.867
Stream Crossing 2 Site 2 35 43 52.02 78 45 14.188
Stream Crossing 3 (Site 3) 35 43 53.616 78 45 16.164
Stream Crossing 4 (Site 4) 35 43 54.427 78 45 17.168
Stream Crossing 5 Site 5 35 43 55.561 78 45 17.708
Stream Crossing 6 (Site 6) 35 43 58.397 78 45 17.741
Stream Crossing 7 Site 7 35 44 0.610 78 45 16.838
Stream Crossing 8 (Site 9) 35 44 9.491 78 45 12.566
End Project (Station 33+82.84) 35 44 16.962 78 45 10.376
Purpose and Need: The purpose of this project is to provide a sustained sewer trunk line to
Southern Cary for the foreseeable future in a manner that causes the least possible disturbance to
the surrounding community and environment. Sewer lines both upstream and downstream of the
project study area have been sized to account for current and anticipated development within the
existing sewer service basin. However, because of the small size (approximately 12") of the
current sewer line within the project study area, a bottleneck is being created causing the sewer
line upstream of the project study area to back up. Construction of the Speight Branch
Interceptor would eliminate this bottleneck. In addition, it may be possible to divert wastewater
flows from other areas to the Speight Branch Interceptor. Another need for the Speight Branch
Interceptor is to ease the burden of the Lynn's Branch Interceptor which is located in a sensitive
area next to Lochmere Lake and cannot be readily expanded. The proposed Speight Branch
interceptor has been sized to accommodate this planned flow diversion as well as potential
development within the sewer basin. The Town of Cary does not anticipate needing any further
improvements to the Speight Branch interceptor following its construction.
Impacts Proposed Under NWPs No. 12 and 33: Impacts to jurisdictional areas under the Clean
Water Act (CWA) due to the proposed project footprint include 53 linear feet of temporary
impacts to perennial stream, 0.13 acre of temporary impacts to vegetated wetlands, and 0.08 acre
of permanent impacts to vegetated wetlands, and 0.18 acre (56 linear feet) of impact to Neuse
River Basin buffer (Sheets 3A-3I of the permit drawings). These impacts will occur as a result
of 1) excavation of a 6-foot deep trench in which the Town of Cary will lay the proposed sewer
line, 2) mechanized clearing for access, and 3) the temporary de-watering and diverting of
Speight Branch at specific, and limited, points of crossing by the utility line.
Please note in the permit drawings (Sheets 3A-3I) that the proposed alignment overlaps the
existing alignment for the majority of the length of the project. Because the alignments overlap,
permanent impacts to wetlands will only occur where the proposed alignment deviates from the
existing alignment because these are the only areas where a permanent change in wetland
function (i.e. a change in wetland vegetation) will occur.
The Town of Cary proposes to open cut Speight Branch and temporarily pump around eight
stream crossings in order to install the sewer line under the existing streambed. Subsequent to
construction, the Town of Cary will restore the streambed to pre-construction conditions and
stabilize the streambank using rip-rap in areas where the streambank may be vulnerable to
erosion.
In order to minimize impacts to riparian buffers, the Town of Cary has designed their
construction limits so that they overlap the existing sewer line easement to the greatest extent
possible. Minimal impacts to riparian buffer will occur only where the proposed construction
easement deviates from the existing easement (no riparian impacts are considered to occur in
areas where existing uses are present and on-going [Sheets 3A-3I of the permit drawings]). The
remaining unavoidable impacts of approximately 56 linear feet are considered to be "Allowable"
under the Neuse River Basin buffer rule.
Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensatory Mitigation: The Town of Cary has been at all
times committed to incorporating all reasonable and practical design features to avoid and
minimize jurisdictional area impacts. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning
phases, and minimization methods were incorporated as part of the project design. To the
maximum extent practicable, the proposed project has been designed to maintain preconstruction
downstream flow conditions. In addition, the project has been designed so that the minimum
unavoidable permanent impacts to Section 404 jurisdictional areas occur as a result of the
proposed project.
To minimize temporary impacts to Section 404 jurisdictional areas, the Town of Cary proposes
to perform the following activities:
• Access roads to the project study area have been designed so as to avoid impacts
to Section 404 jurisdictional areas.
• The construction corridor will be limited to less than 30 feet in width, well below
the 40-foot threshold imposed by the conditions of Water Quality Certification
No. 3699. In addition, permanent, maintained access corridors will be restricted
to the minimum practicable width and will not exceed 10 feet in width except at
manhole covers.
• In order to minimize impacts to riparian buffers, the Town of Cary has designed
their construction limits so that they overlap the existing sewer line easement to
the greatest extent possible. This minimizes impacts to riparian buffers because
no riparian impacts are considered to occur in areas where existing uses are
present and on-going (including maintained utility lines).
• Mechanized land clearing for the construction of the sewer line will be kept to the
minimum necessary (less than 30-foot wide construction zone).
• The appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed
those outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment And
Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" will be in full compliance with all
specifications governing the proper design, installation, and operation and
maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to assure compliance
with appropriate water quality standards.
• All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters will be
removed and the original grade restored within two months after the proposed
project is completed.
• Heavy equipment used in wetlands will be placed on mats.
• Filter cloth will be placed underneath any riprap used for bank stabilization. In
addition, the placement of riprap will be restricted to stream bottoms and banks
directly impacted by the placement of the sewer line. Subsequently, the
streambed will be restored to its original grade and elevation.
• Cleared wetland areas will be re-vegetated with low-growing grasses and other
herbaceous species. Fescue grass will not be used.
• Stream crossings have been designed to bridge the stream at an angle between 75°
and 105° whenever possible. The unavoidable exception is at Stream Crossing 5
(Sheet 3D).
• The sewer line will be installed with no joints connected within the footprint of
Speight Branch or within two feet of the streambanks.
To mitigate for any unavoidable impacts to Section 404 jurisdictional areas, the Town of Cary
proposes to perform the following activities:
• Temporary impacts to vegetated wetlands will be mitigated for on-Site by
replacing the top 6 to 12 inches of the excavated trench with topsoil from the
trench. In addition, post-construction grade elevations in wetlands will match
pre-construction contours.
• Temporary impacts to streams will be mitigated for by restoring natural now to
Speight Branch in crossings where the stream has been pumped around. In
addition, the Town of Cary will restore the streambed to pre-construction
conditions.
• Impacts to riparian buffers that are greater than 40 linear feet but less than 150
linear feet are considered "Allowable" under the Neuse River Basin buffer rules
for utility crossings; therefore, mitigation will not be required.
• Unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional vegetated wetlands that require mitigation
will be compensated for by mitigation credits purchased from NCEEP.
The proposed project is considered to comply with N"s No. 12 (Utility Line Activities) and 33
(Temporary Construction, Access, and Dewatering) and we are hereby providing you
information concerning proposed project activities. Activities covered under the N.C. Division
of Water Quality (NCDWQ) General Certification (GC) for these NWPs (GC 3699 and GC
3688) will require written concurrence from the NCDWQ. EcoScience has applied to the
NCDWQ for both GC 3699 and 3688. In addition, EcoScience has applied to the NCDWQ for a
"No Practical Alternatives" determination for unavoidable impacts to Neuse River Basin buffers.
EcoScience has provided a list of nationwide and regional conditions to the applicant.
The Speight Branch Interceptor project will be designed and executed by the Town of Cary;
therefore, the permittee should be designated as the Town of Cary. The contact address and
phone number are as follows:
Town of Cary Engineering Services
316 North Academy Street
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Contact: Mr. Jamie Bissonnette, P.E.
Please call me if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you for your
assistance with this project.
Yours truly,
EcoScience: A Division of PBS&J
Elizabeth Scherrer
Senior Scientist
Attachments
Cc: Mr. Jamie Bissonnette, P.E., Town of Cary Engineering Department
Mr. James Shern, USACE Raleigh Field Office

September 23, 2008
Mr. James F. Shern
US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Subj ect: Application for Nationwide Permits No. 12 and 33 for Speight Branch
Interceptor in Wake County, Town of Cary Project Number SW-1053
Dear Jamie:
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information concerning Section 404
jurisdictional impacts that are expected to occur as a result of the proposed installation of
approximately 3,383 linear feet of sewer trunk within the floodplain of Speight Branch in Cary,
North Carolina (see Sheet 1). The project previously received a wetland certification on October
28, 2005 (Action ID 200521374), and a Section 401 Water Quality Certification on March 28,
2006 (DWQ Project# 06-0448), but this permit has expired due to inactivity on the project.
Please find attached this summary letter, a project vicinity map (Sheet 1), overall plan views of
the project study area (Sheets 1 and 2), permit drawings (Sheets 3A-3I), typical wetland cross-
sections (Sheets WX1 and WX2), typical stream cross-sections (Sheets SX1 and SX2), and a
completed Pre-Construction Notification form for Nationwide Permits (NWP) No. 12 and 33.
Additional attachments include figures illustrating topography and soils (Figures 1 and 2), a copy
of the USACE jurisdictional area verification, copies of previously issued Section 401 and 404
permits, stream and wetland data forms, and a mitigation approval issued by NCEEP.
Project Description: The Town of Cary proposes to install approximately 3, 383 linear feet of
sewer trunk line (hereafter to referred to as "Speight Branch Interceptor") within the floodplain
of Speight Branch in the Lochmere Subdivision in Cary, North Carolina (see Sheets 1 and 2).
The Speight Branch Interceptor project (hereafter referred to as the "project study area") is
approximately 3,380 feet long and 80 feet wide, encompassing 6 acres. Within the project study
area, proposed construction will take place within a 30-foot wide construction easement (Sheets
3A-3I). The project study area occurs predominantly within the floodplain of Speight Branch
with residential development occurring on side slopes and ridges to the south, east, and west of
the property. The project study area is bordered by Cary Parkway to the north. One stream
(Speight Branch) and multiple wetlands occur within the project study area. Impacts to Section
404 jurisdictional areas are anticipated as a result of the proposed project. Impacts expected as a
result of the proposed project total 0.13 acre of temporary impacts to jurisdictional wetlands,
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0.08 acre of permanent impact to jurisdictional wetlands, 53 linear feet of temporary impacts to
jurisdictional streams, and 0.18 acre (56 linear feet) of impact to Neuse River Basin buffer.
Impacts to these jurisdictional areas are expected to occur as a result of mechanized clearing,
excavation, and temporary de-watering of Speight Branch for the proposed installation of the
Speight Branch Interceptor; therefore, the Town of Cary proposes to perform these activities
under NWPs No. 12 (Utility Line Activities) and 33 (Temporary Construction, Access, and
Dewatering).
The project study area is characterized predominantly by Piedmont/Mountain Bottomland Forest
and maintained/disturbed land, with elevations within the project study area ranging from
approximately 340 to 360 feet above sea level. The project area is located in the Piedmont
physiographic province with land uses near the project study area consisting of commercial and
residential development, as well as forestland. One stream, Speight Branch, is located within the
project study area. Speight Branch enters the project study area as a perennial stream with
moderate flow over a substrate of silt, sand, gravel, cobble, and boulders. Bank height ranges
from 1 to 5 feet and bank width ranges to 15 feet. The following table lists Site coordinates.
Table 1. Site Coordinates
Coordinate Location Latitude Longitude
Begin Project (Station 0+00) 35 43 47.546 78 45 13.574
Stream Crossing 1(Site 1) 35 43 48.765 78 45 12.867
Stream Crossing 2 (Site 2) 35 43 52.02 78 45 14.188
Stream Crossing 3 (Site 3) 35 43 53.616 78 45 16.164
Stream Crossing 4 (Site 4) 35 43 54.427 78 45 17.168
Stream Crossing 5 (Site 5) 35 43 55.561 78 45 17.708
Stream Crossing 6 (Site 6) 35 43 58.397 78 45 17.741
Stream Crossing 7 (Site 7) 35 44 0.610 78 45 16.838
Stream Crossing 8 (Site 9) 35 44 9.491 78 45 12.566
End Project (Station 33+82.84) 35 44 16.962 78 45 10.376
Purpose and Need: The purpose of this project is to provide a sustained sewer trunk line to
Southern Cary for the foreseeable future in a manner that causes the least possible disturbance to
the surrounding community and environment. Sewer lines both upstream and downstream of the
project study area have been sized to account for current and anticipated development within the
existing sewer service basin. However, because of the small size (approximately 12") of the
current sewer line within the project study area, a bottleneck is being created causing the sewer
line upstream of the project study area to back up. Construction of the Speight Branch
Interceptor would eliminate this bottleneck. In addition, it may be possible to divert wastewater
flows from other areas to the Speight Branch Interceptor. Another need for the Speight Branch
Interceptor is to ease the burden of the Lynn's Branch Interceptor which is located in a sensitive
area next to Lochmere Lake and cannot be readily expanded. The proposed Speight Branch
interceptor has been sized to accommodate this planned flow diversion as well as potential
development within the sewer basin. The Town of Cary does not anticipate needing any further
improvements to the Speight Branch interceptor following its construction.
Impacts Proposed Under NWPs No. 12 and 33: Impacts to jurisdictional areas under the Clean
Water Act (CWA) due to the proposed project footprint include 53 linear feet of temporary
impacts to perennial stream, 0.13 acre of temporary impacts to vegetated wetlands, and 0.08 acre
of permanent impacts to vegetated wetlands, and 0.18 acre (56 linear feet) of impact to Neuse
River Basin buffer (Sheets 3A-3I of the permit drawings). These impacts will occur as a result
of 1) excavation of a 6-foot deep trench in which the Town of Cary will lay the proposed sewer
line, 2) mechanized clearing for access, and 3) the temporary de-watering and diverting of
Speight Branch at specific, and limited, points of crossing by the utility line.
Please note in the permit drawings (Sheets 3A-3I) that the proposed alignment overlaps the
existing alignment for the majority of the length of the project. Because the alignments overlap,
permanent impacts to wetlands will only occur where the proposed alignment deviates from the
existing alignment because these are the only areas where a permanent change in wetland
function (i.e. a change in wetland vegetation) will occur.
The Town of Cary proposes to open cut Speight Branch and temporarily pump around eight
stream crossings in order to install the sewer line under the existing streambed. Subsequent to
construction, the Town of Cary will restore the streambed to pre-construction conditions and
stabilize the streambank using rip-rap in areas where the streambank may be vulnerable to
erosion.
In order to minimize impacts to riparian buffers, the Town of Cary has designed their
construction limits so that they overlap the existing sewer line easement to the greatest extent
possible. Minimal impacts to riparian buffer will occur only where the proposed construction
easement deviates from the existing easement (no riparian impacts are considered to occur in
areas where existing uses are present and on-going [Sheets 3A-3I of the permit drawings]). The
remaining unavoidable impacts of approximately 56 linear feet are considered to be "Allowable"
under the Neuse River Basin buffer rule.
Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensatory Mitigation: The Town of Cary has been at all
times committed to incorporating all reasonable and practical design features to avoid and
minimize jurisdictional area impacts. Avoidance measures were taken during the planning
phases, and minimization methods were incorporated as part of the project design. To the
maximum extent practicable, the proposed project has been designed to maintain preconstruction
downstream flow conditions. In addition, the project has been designed so that the minimum
unavoidable permanent impacts to Section 404 jurisdictional areas occur as a result of the
proposed project.
To minimize temporary impacts to Section 404 jurisdictional areas, the Town of Cary proposes
to perform the following activities:
• Access roads to the project study area have been designed so as to avoid impacts
to Section 404 jurisdictional areas.
• The construction corridor will be limited to less than 30 feet in width, well below
the 40-foot threshold imposed by the conditions of Water Quality Certification
No. 3699. In addition, permanent, maintained access corridors will be restricted
to the minimum practicable width and will not exceed 10 feet in width except at
manhole covers.
• In order to minimize impacts to riparian buffers, the Town of Cary has designed
their construction limits so that they overlap the existing sewer line easement to
the greatest extent possible. This minimizes impacts to riparian buffers because
no riparian impacts are considered to occur in areas where existing uses are
present and on-going (including maintained utility lines).
• Mechanized land clearing for the construction of the sewer line will be kept to the
minimum necessary (less than 30-foot wide construction zone).
• The appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed
those outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment And
Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" will be in full compliance with all
specifications governing the proper design, installation, and operation and
maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to assure compliance
with appropriate water quality standards.
• All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters will be
removed and the original grade restored within two months after the proposed
project is completed.
• Heavy equipment used in wetlands will be placed on mats.
• Filter cloth will be placed underneath any riprap used for bank stabilization. In
addition, the placement of riprap will be restricted to stream bottoms and banks
directly impacted by the placement of the sewer line. Subsequently, the
streambed will be restored to its original grade and elevation.
• Cleared wetland areas will be re-vegetated with low-growing grasses and other
herbaceous species. Fescue grass will not be used.
• Stream crossings have been designed to bridge the stream at an angle between 75°
and 105° whenever possible. The unavoidable exception is at Stream Crossing 5
(Sheet 3D).
• The sewer line will be installed with no joints connected within the footprint of
Speight Branch or within two feet of the streambanks.
To mitigate for any unavoidable impacts to Section 404 jurisdictional areas, the Town of Cary
proposes to perform the following activities:
• Temporary impacts to vegetated wetlands will be mitigated for on-Site by
replacing the top 6 to 12 inches of the excavated trench with topsoil from the
trench. In addition, post-construction grade elevations in wetlands will match
pre-construction contours.
• Temporary impacts to streams will be mitigated for by restoring natural now to
Speight Branch in crossings where the stream has been pumped around. In
addition, the Town of Cary will restore the streambed to pre-construction
conditions.
• Impacts to riparian buffers that are greater than 40 linear feet but less than 150
linear feet are considered "Allowable" under the Neuse River Basin buffer rules
for utility crossings; therefore, mitigation will not be required.
• Unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional vegetated wetlands that require mitigation
will be compensated for by mitigation credits purchased from NCEEP.
The proposed project is considered to comply with NWPs No. 12 (Utility Line Activities) and 33
(Temporary Construction, Access, and Dewatering) and we are hereby providing you
information concerning proposed project activities. Activities covered under the N.C. Division
of Water Quality (NCDWQ) General Certification (GC) for these NWPs (GC 3699 and GC
3688) will require written concurrence from the NCDWQ. EcoScience has applied to the
NCDWQ for both GC 3699 and 3688. In addition, EcoScience has applied to the NCDWQ for a
"No Practical Alternatives" determination for unavoidable impacts to Neuse River Basin buffers.
EcoScience has provided a list of nationwide and regional conditions to the applicant.
The Speight Branch Interceptor project will be designed and executed by the Town of Cary;
therefore, the permittee should be designated as the Town of Cary. The contact address and
phone number are as follows:
Town of Cary Engineering Services
316 North Academy Street
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Contact: Mr. Jamie Bissonnette, P.E.
Please call me if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you for your
assistance with this project.
Yours truly,
EcoScience: A Division of PBS&J
Elizabeth Scherrer
Senior Scientist
Attachments
Cc: Mr. Jamie Bissonnette, P.E., Town of Cary Engineering Department
Ms. Cindi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands Unit
Office Use Only: Form Version March 08
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
L 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:
NWPs No 12 and 33
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: Town of Cary
Mailing Address: Engineering Department
316 N. Academy Street
Carv_ NC 27513
Telephone Number: 919-380-2760 Fax Number: 919-460-4935
E-mail Address: Jamie.Bissonnettegtownofcary.org
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:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
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 are
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 are provided.
1. Name of project: Town of Cary, Speight Branch Sewer Interceptor Project SW 1053)
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Apex, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Lochmere Subdivision
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Raleigh, NC, travel south
on US 1/64 to Cary Parkway. Travel east on Cary Parkway to Piney Plains Road. Take a
right onto Piney Plains Road and travel approximately 0.5 mile to Lochmere Drive. Take a
left onto Lochmere Drive. The project study area is located in the valley at the east end of
Lochmere Drive. The project study area in its entirety extends from a point east of Planters
Wood Lane northward to Cary Parkway.
Site coordinates (Lat/Long or decimal degrees): Please see attached sheet.
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): Approximately 15 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Speight Branch
8. River Basin: Neuse 03020201
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at ?-//h2o.enr.state.ne.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: The project study area is bordered by residential
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development to the south, east, and west, and by Cary Parkway to the north. The project
study area occurs predominantly within the floodplain of Speight Branch with residential
development occurring on side slopes and ridges to the east and west of the property.
Elevations within the project study area range from approximately 340 to 360 feet above sea
level. The project study area is characterized predominantly by Piedmont/Mountain
Bottomland Forest and maintained/disturbed land. The project area is located in the
Piedmont physiographic province with land uses near the project study area consisting of
commercial and residential development, as well as forestland.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
Town of Ca1y proposes to install approximately 3,383 linear feet of sewer trunk line within
the floodplain of Speight Branch in the Lochmere Subdivision in Cary, North Carolina.
Heavy-duty construction equipment will be used.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to eliminate a
current bottleneck in the sewer system, as well as to provide long-term sewer capacity within
the existing sewer basin. Sewer lines both upstream and downstream of the proposed project
have been sized to account for current and anticipated development within the existing sewer
basin. However, because of the small size (proximately 12") of the current sewer line, a
bottleneck is being created in the sewer system causing the sewer line upstream of the project
study area to back up. Construction of the new sewer line would eliminate this bottleneck. It
may also be possible to divert wastewater flows from other areas to the Speight Branch
interceptor. One other area that would benefit from the construction of the Speight Branch
interceptor is the Lynn's Branch interceptor, which is located in a sensitive area next to
Lochmere Lake and cannot be readily expanded. The Speight Branch interceptor has been
sized to accommodate this planned flow diversion as well as to accommodate limited
potential development within the sewer basin (please see Section XI). The Town of Cary
does not anticipate needing any further improvements to the Speight Branch interceptor
following its construction. In summary, the purpose and need of the proposed project is to
provide a sustained sewer trunk line to Southern Cary for the foreseeable future in a manner
that causes the least possible disturbance to the surrounding community and environment.
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. Jurisdictional determination made on October 28, 2005 (Action ID
200521374) (See attached).
Previous Section 404 permit granted on May 1, 2006, (by statute) since expired Action ID
200521374) (See attached). No progress has been made on the project since permit issuance.
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Previous Section 401 permit granted on March 28, 2006 (DWQ Project# 06-0448), since
expired (See attached).
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: Impacts to jurisdictional areas under
the Clean Water Act due to the proposed project footprint include 53 linear feet of temporary
impacts to perennial stream, 0.13 acre of temporary impacts to vegetated wetlands, 0.08 acre
of permanent impacts to vegetated wetlands, and 0.18 acre (56 linear feet) of impacts to
Neuse River Basin riparian buffer (Sheets 3A, 313, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, and 31 of the
attached permit drawings). More detailed descriptions of impacts can be found in the
attached cover letter.
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 floodin4.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact* (e.g., forested, marsh, herbaceous, 100-year Nearest Impact
(indicate on map) bog, etc.) Floodplain Stream (acres)
(yes/no) (linear feet)
I M, E Forested No 0 0.01
2 M, E Forested/Herbaceous/Disturbed No 0 0.08
4 E Herbaceous/Disturbed No 0 <0.01
5 M, E Forested/Herbaceous/Disturbed No 0 <0.01
8 M, E Forested/Herbaceous/Disturbed No 0 0.09
Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.21
* M = Mechanized clearing; E = Excavation
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3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.68 acre
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 acreage. multillly length X width. then divide by 43.560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on map)
Stream Name
Type of Impact*
Perennial Intermittent t
? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
1 Speight Branch T, E Perennial 13 6.3 0.002
2 Speight Branch T, E Perennial 10 6.5 0.001
3 Speight Branch T, E Perennial 15 6.3 0.001
4 Speight Branch T, E Perennial 12 6.7 0.002
5 Speight Branch T, E Perennial 10 7.2 0.002
6 Speight Branch T, E Perennial 10 6.1 0.001
7 Speight Branch T, E Perennial 10 7.5 0.002
9 Speight Branch T, E Perennial 10 6.0 0.001
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 52.6 0.012
* 1 = Temporary dewatermg, E = Excavation
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- dredaina_ floodina_ drainaae_ bulkheads- etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map) Name Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U. S. resultin4 from the proi ect:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.012
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.21
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U. S. (acres) 0.222
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 52.6
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
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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 USACE.
N/A
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.): N/A
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 area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be 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. The Town of Cary is
committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features to avoid and minimize
stream impacts, and to provide full compensatory mitigation of all remaining stream impacts.
Avoidance measures were taken during project planning, and minimization measures were
incorporated as part of the project design. In order to minimize impacts to riparian buffers, the
Town of Cary has designed their construction limits so that they overlap the existing sewer line
easement to the greatest extent possible. Minimal impacts to riparian buffer will occur only
where the proposed construction easement deviates from the existing easement (no riparian
impacts are considered to occur in areas where existing uses are present and on-going[ Sheets
3A-3I of the permit drawings]). The remaining unavoidable impacts of approximately 56 linear
feet are considered to be "Allowable" under the Neuse River Basin buffer rule.
Stream crossings have been designed to bridge the stream at an angle between 75° and 105°
whenever possible. The unavoidable exception is at Stream Crossing 5 (Sheet 3D). Directional
drilling was considered for stream crossings, but was found to be impractical. There are no good
access points for the contractor to bring in the kind of equipment needed to directional drill.
Bringing in this kind of equipment would cause more of a disturbance than open cutting the
sewer. Additionally, rock could be encountered in the excavation. The sewer should be kept as
shallow as possible to avoid rock. Blasting is not an option because of the close proximity of
houses.
Additional detailed descriptions of avoidance and minimization measures can be found in the
attached cover letter.
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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.ne.us/ncwetlands/stn-ngid(?.'
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.
Jurisdictional impacts total 53 linear feet of temporary stream impacts to Speight Branch,
0.20 acre of wetland impacts, and 0.18 acre (56 linear feet) of riparian buffer impacts.
Temporary impacts to streams and wetlands will be restored on-site upon project completion.
Restoration of temporarily disturbed stream and wetland areas includes re-establishment of
pre-project stream flow and pre-project stream and wetland elevations. At the time of the
first permit application, permanent impacts to vegetated wetlands did not require miti ag tion
because they totaled less than 0.10 acre (Personal Communication with Monte Matthews,
February 27, 2006). Impacts to riparian buffers (56 linear feet) are considered to be
"Allowable" under the Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules, therefore, mitigation will not be
required. Descriptions of mitigation measures can be found in the attached cover letter.
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
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[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 three and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.21 acre
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. 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 El
X. 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
(Neuse), 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.
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3.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 5481 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
2 2438 1.5 N/A
Total 7919 N/A
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
4. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. Impacts to riparian buffers (56 linear feet)
are considered to be "Allowable" under the Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules: therefore.
mitigation will not be required
XL 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. Please see the attached Erosion Control Plans.
The Town of Cary commits to requiring on-site stormwater management measures (such as level
spreaders, bioretention, or constructucted wetlands) for any additional development when parcels
adjacent to the interceptor are developed. The watershed in this area drains to the Neuse River
Basin and the applicable NCDENR rules apply. In addition to the 50' riparian buffer width
required by the Neuse Riparian Buffer rules, the Town of Cary requires an additional 50' of zone
3 buffer on each side of the stream. This creates a total buffer width of 100' on each side of the
perennial stream.
At the location where the Speight Branch interceptor is planned, the Town implements the
requirements of the Swift Creek Watershed Management Plan. The High Density stormwater
requirements are to be met if the amount of impervious surface is greater than 12%. The Town
must also meet the Phase 11 stormwater requirements, although the Swift Creek Watershed
Management plan is generally more restrictive.
The appropriate sediment and erosion control practices will equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design
Manual." This project will be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper
design, installation, and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order
to assure compliance with appropriate water quality standards. In addition, all sediment and
erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed and the original grade
restored within two months after the proposed project is completed.
XIL 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
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XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No F;J
Is this an after-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
1 J 's. If no, please provide a short narrative description: The
current drainage basin in which Speight Branch will serve consists of 1.8 square miles (1,152
acres). Only approximately 105 acres remains undeveloped to date. The remaining acreage is
zoned as R40, which is large lot residential uses and development capable of natural landscaping.
The minimum lot area is 40,000 square feet, and the maximum density allowed is 1.08 units per
acre. The Speight Branch interceptor will serve a greater purpose to the Town as a transmission
line than by adding additional capacity to a sewer basin that is pretty well built out.
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).
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Table 1. Site Coordinates
Coordinate Location Latitude Longitude
Begin Project (Station 0+00) 35 43 47.546 78 45 13.574
Stream Crossing 1(Site 1) 35 43 48.765 78 45 12.867
Stream Crossing 2 (Site 2) 35 43 52.02 78 45 14.188
Stream Crossing 3 (Site 3) 35 43 53.616 78 45 16.164
Stream Crossing 4 (Site 4) 35 43 54.427 78 45 17.168
Stream Crossing 5 (Site 5) 35 43 55.561 78 45 17.708
Stream Crossing 6 (Site 6) 35 43 58.397 78 45 17.741
Stream Crossing 7 (Site 7) 35 44 0.610 78 45 16.838
Stream Crossing 8 (Site 9) 35 44 9.491 78 45 12.566
End Project (Station 33+82.84) 35 44 16.962 78 45 10.376
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. 200521374 County: Wake U.S.G.
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETE
Property Owner/Agent: Town of Cary
Address: PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512
Telephone No.: 919-469-4000
Ru v 0 2 2005
TOWN OF CARY
ENGINEERING DEPT.
Size and location of property (waterbody, road name/number, town, etc.) The property is located off Lochmere
Drive northward to Cary Parkway, in Wake County, NC.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
Based on preliminary information, there may be Wetlands and Streams on the above described property. We
strongly suggest you have this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA)
jurisdiction. To be considered final, a jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps.
X There are Wetlands and Streams on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
We strongly suggest you have the Wetlands and Streams on your property delineated. Due to the size of
your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland
delineation in a timely manner. For a more timely delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be
considered final, any delineation must be verified by the Corps.
X The Wetlands and Streams on your property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by
the Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should
be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all
areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our
published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years.
_ The Wetlands and Streams have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on _. Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the
date of this notification.
_ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject
to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in
the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years
from the date of this notification.
The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in
Washington, NC, at [phone] to determine their requirements.
Remarks:
Corps Regulatory Official: Monte Matthews ?/? / " ?-L - --
Date October 28, 2005 Expiration Date October 28, 2010
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Action Id. 200521374
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army
permit may constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any
questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Monte Matthews at
919-876-8441 x30.
Basis For Determination: Areas on this site exhibit wetland criteria as described in the 1987 Corps Wetland
Delineation Manual and are adjacent to Spei2ht Branch. The property also contains stream channels that
exhibit an Ordinary High Water Mark as indicated by changes in soil character and absence or terrestrial
vegetation and are hydrologically connected to Speight Branch in the Neuse River Basin.
Corps Regulatory Official (Initial):(A &I\,-
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
• A plat or sketch of the property and the wetland data form must be attached to the file copy of this form.
• A copy of the "Notification Of Administrative Appeal Options And Process And Request For Appeal"
form must be transmitted with the property owner/agent copy of this form.
• If the property contains isolated wetlands/waters, please indicate in "Remarks" section and attach the
"Isolated Determination Information Sheet" to the file copy of this form.
CF: EcoScience Attn: Heather Saunders
1101 Haynes Street Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27604
NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant: Town of Ca File Number: 200521374 Date: October 28, 2005
At tached is: See Section below
INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of A
permission)
PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B
PERMIT DENIAL C
X APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION E
SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above
decision. Additional information may be found at http://www.usace.gM.mil/inet/functions/cw/cecwo/reg or
Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature
on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the
permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request that the
permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district engineer. Your
objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right to appeal
the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a) modify the
permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify the permit
having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the district engineer
will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature
on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the
permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you
may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form
and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of
this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer
within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or
provide new information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the date of
this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative
Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by
the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps
regarding the preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved
JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new
information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD.
SECTION II - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your
objections to an initial proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to
this form to clarify where your reasons or objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps
memorandum for the record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the
review officer has determined is needed to clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps
may add new information or analyses to the record. However, you may provide additional information to clarify
the location of information that is already in the administrative record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you
and/or the appeal process you may contact: may also contact:
Monte Matthews Mr. Michael F. Bell, Administrative Appeal Review
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Officer
Suite 120 CESAD-ET-CO-R
Raleigh, NC 27614 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
919-876-8441 x30 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any
government consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You
will be provided a 15 day notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site
investigations.
Date: Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
DIVISION ENGINEER:
Commander
U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic
60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3490
O? W ATF ;r
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r OR 63 200£ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-? ??? OF ?` Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
ENGINEERING DEPT. Division of Water Quality
GG March 28, 2006
DWQ Project # 06-0448
Wake County
Mr. Jamie Revels
Town of Cary
Town of Cary Engineering Department
318 N. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511
Subject Property: Town of Cary - Speight Branch Sewer Interceptor
Speight Branch [030402,27-43-3.5, WS111, NSW]
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification and Authorization Certificate per the Neuse River
Buffer Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0233) with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Revels:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
within or otherwise impact 0.21 acres of wetland (0.08 permanent impacts, 0.13 temporary impacts), 53
linear feet of perennial stream, 5,481 square feet (ft) of protected Zone 1 Neuse River basin riparian
buffer and 2,438 square feet (ft) of protected Zone 2 Neuse River basin riparian buffer as described in
your application dated March 16, 2006, and received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on March
17, 2006, for the purpose of constructing the sewer improvements at the site. After reviewing your
application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification
Number(s) 3366 and 3374 (GC3366 and GC3374). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide
Permit(s) NW33 and NW 12, respectively, when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
This letter shall also act as your approved Authorization Certificate for impacts to the protected riparian
buffers per 15A NCAC 213 .0233. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other
required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited
to) Erosion and Sediment Control, and Non-discharge regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with
your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire
upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold,
the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of
wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 21-1,0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone. [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ncwetlands
None hCarolina
Nawlrallll
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
Town of Cary
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March 28, 2006
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general
conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental impacts:
Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or
Reference
404/Wetland 0.21 acres - 0.08 permanent, 0.13 temporary) PCN page 8 of 13
Stream 53 linear feet PCN page 9 of 13
Buffer - Zone 1 5,481 (square ft. PCN page 12 of 13
Buffer -Zone 2 2,438 (square ft.) PCN page 12 of 13
2. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond
the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction Notification. All construction
activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion
control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality
standards, statutes, or rules occur.
3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing
the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in
order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and
stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times.
4. Sediment and Erosion Control Measures
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum
extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is
unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that
the Division of Land Resources has released the project;
5. Protective Fencing
The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these
boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing
(or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the
buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15A
NCAC 213.0233 and GC 3404;
Town of Cary
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March 28, 2006
6. Diffuse Flow (No Review)
All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at
non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re-concentrate
before discharging into a stream as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (5). If this is not
possible, it may be necessary to provide stormwater facilities that are considered to remove
nitrogen. This may require additional approval from this Office.
7. Deed Notifications
Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained jurisdictional wetlands,
waters and protective buffers in order to assure compliance for future wetland, water and buffer
impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any wetlands, waters and/or
buffers approved for impact under this Certification Approval and Authorization Certificate. A
sample deed notification can be downloaded from the 40I/Wetlands Unit web site at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. The text of the sample deed notification may be modified
as appropriate to suit to this project;
8. Sewer Systems
The project shall comply with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(i)(2)(G) and all other State, Federal and local
sewer system regulations.
9. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000
Upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan issued by the Division of Land
Resources (DLR) or a DLR delegated local erosion and sedimentation control program, an
NPDES General stormwater permit (NCGO10000) administered by DWQ is automatically issued
to the project. This General Permit allows stormwater to be discharged during land disturbing
construction activities as stipulated by conditions in the permit. If your project is covered by this
permit [applicable to construction projects that disturb one (1) or more acres], full compliance
with permit conditions including the sedimentation control plan, self-monitoring, record keeping
and reporting requirements are required. A copy of this permit and monitoring report forms may
be found at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsu/Forms Documents.htm.;
10. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable
Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached
certificate of completion to the 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct
impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or
stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Town of Cary
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March 28, 2006
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved
buffer impacts) shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is
subject to review as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act and the Neuse riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0233. If you have
any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly or Ian McMillan at 919-733-1786.
AWKJym
Enclosures: GC3366 and GC3374
Certificate of Completion
cc: USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Eric Kulz, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
DLR Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Filename: 060448TOCarySpeightBtanchSewerlnterceptor(Wake)401 _NBR
WQC #3366
GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE
FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 33
(TEMPORARYCONSTRUCTION, ACCESS AND DEWATERING)
AND RIPARIAN AREA PROTECTION RULES (BUFFER RULES)
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section
401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500 and 15A
NCAC 2B .0200 for the discharge of fill material to waters and wetland areas as
described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B) (33) of the Corps of Engineers regulations (i.e.,
Nationwide Permit No. 33) and for the Riparian Area Protection Rules (Buffer Rules) in
15A NCAC 2B .0200. The category of activities shall include any fill activity for
temporary construction, access and de-watering. This Certification replaces Water
Quality Certification Number 2727 issued on May 1, 1992 and Certification Number 3114
issued on February 11, 1997. This WQC is rescinded when the Corps of Engineers
reauthorize Nationwide Permit 33 or when deemed appropriate by the Director of the
DWQ.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not
violate appropriate portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws
92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
These activities do not require written concurrence from the Division of Water
Quality as long as they comply with all conditions of this General Certification. If
any condition in this Certification cannot be met, application to and written
concurrence from DWQ are required. Also, Condition No. 2 is applicable to all
streams in basins with riparian area protection rules;
2. Impacts to any stream length in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman River
Basins (or any other major river basins with Riparian Area Protection Rules
[Buffer Rules] in effect at the time of application) requires written concurrence
from DWQ in accordance with 15A NCAC 26.0200. Activities listed as "exempt"
from these rules do not need to apply for written concurrence under this
Certification. New development activities located in the protected 50-foot wide
riparian areas (whether jurisdictional wetlands or not) within the Neuse, Tar-
Pamlico, Randleman and Catawba River Basins shall be limited to "uses"
identified within and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0200. All
new development shall be located, designed, constructed, and maintained to
have minimal disturbance to protect water quality to the maximum extent
practicable through the use of best management practices;
3. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those
outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining
Manual" whichever is more appropriate (available from the Division of Land
Resources (DLR) in the DENR Regional or Central Offices) shall be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and
operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to
assure compliance with the appropriate turbidity water quality standard;
WQC #3366
4. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be
removed and the original grade restored within two months after the Division of
Land Resources has released the project;
5. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) is issued
by the State Clearinghouse;
6. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must
be placed below the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of
water and aquatic life unless it can be shown to DWQ that providing passage
would be impractical. Design and placement of culverts including open bottom or
bottomless arch culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control
measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in aggradation,
degradation or significant changes in hydrology of wetlands or stream beds or
banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The
applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained
if requested in writing by DWQ. Additionally, when roadways, causeways or other
fill projects are constructed across FEMA-designated floodways or wetlands,
openings such as culverts or bridges must be provided to maintain the natural
hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may
result in aggradation, degradation or significant changes in hydrology of streams
or wetlands;
7. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into
contact with waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
8. All temporary fill shall be removed to the original grade after construction is
complete and the site shall be stabilized to prevent erosion;
9. Pipes shall be installed under the road or causeway in all streams to carry at least
the 25 year storm event as outlined in the most recent edition of the "North
Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" or the
"North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" so as not to restrict stream flow during
use of this Certification;
10. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.3D(e), any
request for written concurrence for a 401 Water Quality Certification must include
the appropriate fee. If a project also requires a CAMA Permit, one payment to
both agencies shall be submitted and will be the higher of the two fees;
11. Additional site-specific conditions may be added to projects for which written
concurrence is required or requested under this Certification in order to ensure
compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent standards;
12. Concurrence from DWQ that this Certification applies to an individual project shall
expire three years from the date of the cover letter from DWQ or on the same day
as the expiration date of these corresponding Nationwide and Regional General
Permits, whichever is sooner;
WQC #3366
13. When written concurrence is required, the applicant is required to use the most
recent version of the Certification of Completion form to notify DWQ when all work
included in the 401 Certification has been completed.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific fill
project shall result in revocation of this Certification for the project and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties.
The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may require submission
of a formal application for individual certification for any project in this category of activity
that requires written concurrence under this certification, if it is determined that the
project is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the
waters so that existing uses of the wetland, stream or downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to
a Certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality.
Effective date: 18 March 2002
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
WQC # 3366
WQC #3374
UTILITY LINE BACKFILL AND BEDDING CERTIFICATION
GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE
FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 12 OR
REGIONAL PERMIT 198100049 (UTILITY LINE BACKFILL AND BEDDING)
AND RIPARIAN AREA PROTECTION RULES (BUFFER RULES)
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401,
Public Laws 92.500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15A NCAC. 2H, Section .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0200 for
the discharge of fill material to waters and wetland areas as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A
(B) (12) and General Permit No. 198100049 of the Corps of Engineers regulations (i.e., including
any fill activity for utility line backfill and bedding) and for the Riparian Area Protection Rules
(Buffer Rules) in 15A NCAC 26 .0200. This certification replaces Water Quality Certification
(WQC) Number 2664 issued on January 21, 1992, Water Quality Certification Number 3022
issued on September 6, 1995, Water Quality Certification (WQC) Number 3101 issued on
February 11, 1997 and Water Quality Certification Number 3288 issued on June 1, 2000. This
WQC is rescinded when the Corps of Engineers reauthorize Nationwide 12 or Regional Permit
198100049 or when deemed appropriate by the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate
applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217
if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Activities covered by this General Certification do not require written concurrence from the
Division of Water Quality as long as they comply with all conditions of this General
Certification and the conditions of Nationwide 12 or Regional Permit 198100049 as
appropriate. If any condition in this Certification cannot be met, application to and written
concurrence from DWQ are required. Also, Condition No. 6 is applicable to all streams in
basins with riparian area protection rules;
2. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.3D(e), any request
for written concurrence for a 401 Water Quality Certification must include the appropriate
fee. If a project also requires a CAMA Permit, one payment to both agencies shall be
submitted and will be the higher of the two fees;
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may be required for
stream and/or wetland impacts. Strearnside buffer mitigation may be required for any
project with Buffer Rules in effect at the time of application for buffer impacts resulting
from activities classified as "allowable with mitigation" within the "Table of Uses" section of
the Buffer Rules or require a variance under the Buffer Rules. A determination of buffer,
wetland and stream mitigation requirements shall be made by DWQ for any Certification
involving written concurrences including those for relevant Buffer Rules;
4. The edge of the construction corridor shall not be installed parallel to and closer than 10
feet (3 meters) to a stream and 25 feet in waters classified as HQW. Utility lines shall not
cross a stream channel at other than a near-perpendicular direction (i.e., stream channel
crossings shall not be at an angle of less than 75 degrees or more than 105 degrees to
the stream bank);
WQC #3374
5. Any wastewater line that crosses any stream shown on the most recent version of the
1:24,000 USGS topographic map or MRCS (SCS) County Soil Survey as permanent or
intermittent shall be installed with no joints connected within the footprint of a stream
channel or within 2 feet of the stream banks. Otherwise, written concurrence from DWQ
is required;
6. Impacts to any stream length in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Randleman and Catawba River
Basins (or any other river basins with Buffer Rules in effect at the time of application)
requires written concurrence from DWQ in accordance with 15A NCAC 26.0233,.0259,
.0250 and .0243. Activities listed as "exempt" from these rules do not need to apply for
written concurrence under this Certification. New development activities located in the
protected 50-foot wide riparian areas (whether jurisdictional wetlands or not) within the
Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman River Basins shall be limited to "uses" identified
within and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233, .0259-0250 and .0243.
All new development shall be located, designed, constructed, and maintained to have
minimal disturbance to protect water quality to the maximum extent practicable through
the use of best management practices;
7. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with
waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
8. Herbicides can be applied in wetlands or other waters only when applied by a certified
applicator, and in strict accordance with product labeling;
9. Placement of rip rap is restricted to the stream bottom and banks directly impacted by the
placement of the utility line. Rip rap may only be used below the normal high water level.
The stream cross section must be restored to its original grade and elevation. Placement
of rip rap or other materials shall not result in de-stabilization of the stream bed or banks
upstream of downstream of the crossing;
10. That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those
outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Planning and Design Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" whichever is
more appropriate (available from the Division of Land Resources (DLR) in the DENR
Regional or Central Offices) shall be in full compliance with all specifications governing
the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management
Practices in order to assure compliance with the appropriate turbidity water quality
standard;
11. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be
removed and the original grade restored within two months after the Division of Land
Resources has released the project;
12. Annual native species suitable for wet locations shall be planted and established within
jurisdictional wetlands for soil and erosion control. Perennials such as fescue are
prohibited;
13. No fertilizer shall be applied within 10 feet (3 meters) of streams. Any fertilizer application
must comply with all other Federal, State and Local regulations;
14. The construction corridor (including access roads and stockpiling of materials) is limited to
40 feet (12.2 meters) in width in wetlands and across stream channels and must be
minimized to the maximum extent practicable;
WQC #3374
15. Permanent, maintained access corridors shall be restricted to the minimum width
practicable and shall not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in width except at manhole locations.
A 10 feet (3 meters) by 10 feet (3 meters) perpendicular vehicle turnaround must be
spaced at least 500 feet (152.4 meters) apart. Written concurrence is required if the
maintenance corridor is greater than 10 feet (3 meters) wide except that a maintenance
corridor larger than ten feet is acceptable for gas pipelines as long as mitigation is
provided for additional wetland fills to the maintenance corridor beyond those widths
specified in this General Certification;
16. An anti-seep collar shall be placed at the downstream (utility line gradient) wetland
boundary and every 150 feet (45.7 meters) up the gradient until the utility exits the
wetland for buried utility lines. Anti-seep collars may be constructed with class B
concrete, compacted clay, PVC pipe, or metal collars. Wetland crossings that are
directionally drilled, and perpendicular wetland crossings that are open cut and less than
150 feet (45.7 meters) long do not require anti-seep collars. The compacted clay shall
have a specific discharge of 1 X 10- 5 cm/sec or less. A section and plan view diagram is
attached for the anti-seep collars;
The following specifications shall apply to class B concrete;
a) Minimum cement content, sacks per cubic yard with rounded course aggregate 5.0
b) Minimum cement content, sacks per cubic yard with angular course aggregate 5.5
c) Maximum water-cement ratio gallons per sack 6.8
d) Slump range 2" to 4"
e) Minimum strength - 28 day psi 2,500
17. This General Certification does not authorize any permanent changes in pre-construction
elevation contours in waters or wetlands or stream dimension, pattern or profile. The
permittee will have a specific plan for restoring wetland contours. Any excess material
will be removed to a high ground disposal area;
18. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a Finding of
No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) is issued by the State
Clearinghouse;
19. Stormwater management will not be required for this Certification as long as all other
Conditions are met. However, in the twenty coastal counties, the appropriate DWQ
Regional Office must be contacted to determine if Coastal Stormwater Regulations still
apply;
20. Compensatory mitigation (i.e., restoration, creation or preservation) for wetland losses will
not be required for this Certification if written concurrence is not needed;
21. Payment of a dollar per acre figure into the Wetland Restoration Program for these
impacts is acceptable when compensatory mitigation is required as long as the Wetlands
Restoration Program agrees in writing to accept this payment. Other mitigation plans
must receive written DWQ concurrence;
22. This Certification does not relieve the applicant of the responsibility to obtain all other
required Federal, State or local approvals;
23. Additional site-specific conditions may be added to projects for which written concurrence
is required or requested under this Certification in order to ensure compliance with all
applicable water quality and effluent standards;
WQC #3374
24. Concurrence from DWQ that this Certification applies to an individual project shall expire
three years from the date of the cover letter from DWQ or on the same day as the
expiration date of the corresponding Nationwide Permit 12 or Regional Permit 198100049
whichever is sooner;
25. When written concurrence is required, the applicant is required to use the most recent
version of the Certification of Completion form to notify DWQ when all work included in the
401 Certification has been completed.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific fill project
may result in revocation of this Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or
civil penalties.
The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may require submission of a
formal application for individual certification for any project in this category of activity that requires
written concurrence under this certification, if it is determined that the project is likely to have a
significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the waters so that existing uses of the
wetland or downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a
certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality.
Effective date: 18 March 2002
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
WQC # 3374
WQC #3374
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Certification of Completion
DWQ Project No.:
Applicant:
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of Wetland Permit:
County:
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, and any
subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit,
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. This form may be
returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send
certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
1,
used in the observation of the
compliance and intent of the 401
and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Agent's Certification
I,
used in the observation of the
compliance and intent of the 401
and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e., Engineer,
Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically,
weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permtttee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications,
Date:
, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications,
Signature: Registration No. Date
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Senior Engineer
Town of Cary
316 N. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511
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To <[e-mail]>, <Jamie.
Revels@TownofCary. org>
cc "Jerry McCrain" <[e-mail]>
Subject FW: Speight Branch Authorization
Gentlemen,
Please find below an e-mail from Monte Matthews of the Raleigh Regulatory Office (USAC) concerning the Speight Branch
project. The permit has been automatically authorized because more than 45 days have passed; however, no written
documentation (other than this e-mail) will be provided. Monte provided this e-mail so that we would all have somewhat of a
written authorization. Good luck with construction!
As for Windsor Oaks: I understand that you have received the Section 401 Certification from the CDW. That's great
news! In addition Monte indicated to me that he expects to issue the Section 404 permit for Windsor Oaks tomorrow (May
10, 2006). Once the Section 404 permit is received, this should wrap up the permitting processes for both Speight Branch
and Windsor Oaks.
FYI...with your current alignment for Alston Avenue, temporary wetland impacts total 0.09 acre and permanent wetland
impacts total 0.08 acre. Pretty good! I know that you intend to jack and bore under Kit Creek thereby avoiding any impacts to
that system; however, there is a small tributary that occurs within your alignment just north of Kit Creek. Monte has agreed to
meet e at the Site to take a look at it and determine if it's important or unimportant. I will let you know how that turns out.
Please let e know if you have any questions or need any additional information. I am happy to help in any way that I can.
Heather Jean Saunders
Project Scientist II
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Permitting Coordinator
EcoScience Corporation
1101 Haynes Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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14. Propdsed channel wort:
15. Recent weather condincn
16., Site conditions at tune of
17. Identify any special waterway . lassifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters `Outs:au-ling Resource Waters ® Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES ' NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? ES O 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? Y S NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: %o Rest ential % Commercial %o Industrial -% Agricultural
'- V% Forested % Cleared 0 Logged _% Other ( t )
22. Bankfull width: 16 ° t Ji 233.. Bank height (from bed to top of bank):
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) t! Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) !Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity Straight Occasional bends ^Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic' must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characters .tic ,,•itlim the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worb.Stteet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or vl cather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an. explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious chan,?e?: in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows frorn a pasture into aforest), the stream may
be divided into smaller r?aclles that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
10
Total Score (from reverse). U Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date Q
This channel evaluation r i 'ntended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required b he United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAGE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 46103. To Comment, please call 919-876-5441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

?--ai; py ,? ?+ ?'p??!ry? ?+ ECOREOION
POIN
T R-? ?

?

I tF' ., ... CHMIA?.1E%d-IS ICS 8+ _ y
?'.+ oastal
- ?,
?PeQIYrAtBnt+e yam.... q
i?oAin?ln - "Ed i.
I
I

1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
-

0-4

0 -

points
no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max

2 Evidence of past human alteration
0-6 "
-
-
`
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points) i 7
-
Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5
no buffer = 0; conti?lous. 1.vide buffer = max points)
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max amts

5 Groundwater discharge
3
0
0-4 "
0 - 4
no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points} - 4
k-W 6 Presence of adjacent ftoodplain 0-4 y0
?€ 0=2
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = mm% points} -

7
Entrenchment! fioodplain access

0-S _

0-

tl-2
deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flood = max points) -

8
Presence of adjacent wetlands

j

0-6

0 - -.,

0-2
(no wetlands = 0; lar a ad
acent wetlands = max points)

9 Channel sinuosity
0-5
0-4
0-3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)

10 Sediment input
0-5
0-4
:0-4
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no> sediment = max points)

11 Size & diversity of channel lied substrate
??
.iD?- 4.
0-4

(fine, homogenous - 0: lar e, diverse sizes = max oints _
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5
0-4
.0-5
dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks ° nmx points)

13 Presence of major bank failures I
0-5
0-5
0-5
? severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable bars = max oints)

14 Root depth and density on banks
1
0-3
0-4 1
0-5
no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max ousts)
15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
'
substantial
act =0; no evidence = max pmts}

16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes
'0-3
0-5
0-6
no riffles/r les or pools = 0. well-develo ed = max points)

17 Habitat complexity
i
0 6
0-6
0-6
the or no habitat= 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)

18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0 5 '
0'- ' 4
0 - 5
no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)

19 Substrate embeddedness
:Q_4
?0 -4.
(deeply embedded =0; loose structure = max

20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4
0-4 "
0 -5
.0._5
no evidence = 0; common. numerous !Xpes =max points) >

21 Presence of amphibians
-0---4
0-4
` 0-4
nu evidence - 0; common. numerous es - Tn ousts

Q
22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
no evidence = 0; common, numerous t ties = max pints
23 Evidence of wildlife use I 0-6 0-5 0-5
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)

Total Points Possible
100 ?r
K oo
o
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page)

* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
Provide the following information for they stream feacl? under assessment:
17. Identify any special watcr%?-ay classifications known: -Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Watershed (I=1V)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area
19. Does channel appear on USG'S quad map Y NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey Y NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 1%) P,esidential 0 %Commercial % Industrial ?% Agricultural
n Forested _% Cleared / Logged ®% Other
ICU o
22. Bankfuil width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank):
24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (O to 21%) Gentle (2 to 4%ia) -Moderate (4 to 10%0) -Steep (>10%®)
25. Channel sinuosity: St,,-,u-ht Occasional bends Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of -orksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation. strc, m ?- iassilication, etc. Every characteristic must be scored tisirig the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the ran<_e : !:o%-i for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the wor k'sl:eet. Score, shu ti ld reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site ur ,ceatir:r conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious char <_-,es a the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller readies that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must ranee L ctv, e-tu 0 and 100, with a score o 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
J en
Total Score (from reverse): Comments:
23/115
Evaluator's Signature Date W S3/65
This channel evaluation fo i is i nded to be used only as a guide to assist landowners an envi onmentat professionals in
gathering the data required by e United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAGE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change- version 06'0 To Comment, please call 919-876-5-141 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

TIC 1COREGIFON FOI ,T

i T RANdE
r
S
CHARACTERIS
p-Coastal
Po?ilniont';
14goun><a?n :
f.

I Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0 - 5
0 - 4
0
S
i no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max units _ -
Evidence of past human alteration
0 _ ?'
- 5
0 - S
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)

3 Riparian zone
0-6
0-4
0-5
no buffer = 0; continuous, wide buffer = max Dints

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
extensive dischaTZ -sS = 0, no dischaz es = max Dints)
Groundwater discharge
0 - 3
0 - 4
0 -4
no discharge = 0; S rriigs. seeps wetlands, etc. = max points

6 Presence of :adjacent IIoodplain
0-4
;
0-4F
0-2
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain =max points) .

7 Entrenchment 7 floodplain access 0-5 0- Cs - 2"
C6(
dee t entrenched = 0; fre cent flooding = max points) .1 3

8 Presence of adjacent wetland s
0-6
0-4

0 - 2
no wetlands = 0 large adjacent wetlands = max point--)

9 Channel sinuosity
0-5
0 4
0-3
extensive ehannelization = 0; natural meander - rrsax Dints)

10 Sediment input
0-5
0-m4
fl-4
extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = male mts

lT Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
'TA#
0'-4
0--5
Hine, homogenous = 0, large, diverse sizes max points)
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5

®-4

- S
dee l incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)

13 Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0 - S
0 - 5
severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)

14 Root depth and density on banks
0-3
0-4
0-5
., do visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) I

15 impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0-5
:
0-4
0-5
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) .
16 Presence of riffle-pooliripple-pool complexes 3
0 0-6
aci ritlles/ri les or pools = 0; well-dcvelq ed = max points) 7

17 Habitat complexity
0--0
0 -6
little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) „

18 Canopy coverage over streambed

h
4-5' "
0-5'.
0-5
no s
ading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max poimtsZ
I 19 Substrate embeddedness
0 -4
0 - 4
(deeply embedded= 0; loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-- 5 0-S
0
no evidence = 0; coinrnon, numerous types = max points) 4

21 Presence of amphibians
0-4
0 -'4
0 -4
0 no evidence = 0; con-Inion. numerous p types = max pol its) ,. .

O'
22 Presence offish
0-4
0-4
0-4
no evidence= 0; col.anon, numerous es =max . ointti

23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 D0

TOTALSCORE (also enter on first page)
L
tee
t
* These characteristics are act assessed in coastal streams.
USAGE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) I
a
Provide the fi
1. Applicant's
3. Date of eva
5. Name of stream::)'
7. Approximate drainage are a:
1
9. Length of reach evaluated: Q
11. Site coordinates (if known):101 2-4301+zI ?a
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note
14. ProposYd channel work (if
15. Recent weather conditions:
16. Site conditions at time of visit:
Al
17. Identify any special waterway classificaons known'' Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -----Nutrient Sensitive Waters ®Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES 'v If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? IYESI NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? FS NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential a-% Commercial % Industrial _% Agricultural
1 % Forested ®°1o- Cleared / Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width: 23.. ^^Bank height (from bed to top of bank):
24. Channel slope down center of stream,: -Flat (0 to 2%) ? Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity; ; rai_}tt -Occasional bends I requent meander -Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2); Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, \ eLetation, stream c assiilcation, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic with!n the 1 tinge show: for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the workshec,. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site jr .,.eaLlier conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious chan,es in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into sniailer reaches that display more continuity, and a; separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): T Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Daate. ?3 d f
This channel evaluation form i' in ended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and enviro mental professionals in
gathering the data required bt the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE, approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change- version 06i03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

CHARACTIT
"RISTICS ,C0REGION POIN T RANGE
i oR-Sts?l ?'i?E rt4013t°.: ?EWain j

I Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0--5
0'--"4
07-5
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 -5
t1
extensive alteration = 0 no alteration = max p i

3 Riparian zone --
0 - 6
0 - 4
0 - 5
no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max point,)

4 Evidence of`nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
(extensive discharges =0; no discharges =

5 ax-Pomp Groundwater discharge
i
- 3

0-4

0-4
no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points) .
Presence of adjacent floodplain
6

(no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = nux points) 0-4
0-4
-2
Entrenchment / floodplain access
2
(deeply entrenched = 0: frequent flooding = max points) 7
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0 -t' a`-4 0
2

no wetlands = 0; larvae ,adiacent wetlands =max Reints)
- 1
1

9 Channel sinuosity -
0-5
0 -4
0-3
. (extensive cltannelization =0; natural meander = max rots) _
10 Sediment input
- 5 '
0 -
(extensive deposition- 0; little or no sediment = max oints

11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate 'f
NA ?
-4 r
0-5
fine, homogenous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max point, . , .

12 Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5
0-4
0-5

3
de I incised = 0; stable bed & banks = I= aints)

13 Presence of major bank failures
0 - S
0 -5
-
0 - 5
severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable, banks = max points 1

14 Root depth and density on banks
?
0-3
0--4
0-5
no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max omts

15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production

(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) 0-5 O-4 0-5

16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes
- ?-
-
-

no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-devel ed = max points) 0
3
? d1
5 0
6
•

-
17 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-5
0-6
little or no habitat= 0; frequent, vaned habitats .= ELL otn?

18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5
0 - 5 ?
0-'5
no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) .

f 1 Substrate embeddeduess
deem embedded = O; loose structure = maY)

20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page d)
-
0--

no evidence = 0; con n on. numerous types = max mints! 0-4 0
5 5
21 Presence ofamphibians '0- 4 dl -"4 ?..? 4
?. no evidence = 0; comn;on, numerous types inax Points

22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
no evidence = 0; con-nmon, numerous es - max oxmsl

`' Evidence of wildlife use
0-6
0-5
0-5
I (no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max; points)
Total Points Possible .100 _ or) ? 100
TOTAL SCORE (also ester on first pale) " - . .
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
DATA FORM
ROUTINE' WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)

Applicant/Owner: County:
Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site*? _ es _ No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? _ Yes Ao Transect ID
Is the area a_potential problem area? - Yes 1 <o Plot ID:
VEGETATION
1
Remarks:
)GY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: V (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: -f (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: U (in.)
-
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Inundated
/Saturated in upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondarylndicat_ors: (2 or more required);
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
1 Remarks:
Dominant Plant Species
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and P ase):
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Drainage Class:
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions
(inches) Horizon Munsell list (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. im /I
Hydric Soil Indicators
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? _Lel'es No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Hydric Soils Present? es_T No ?
i!!?- Yes No
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Projec!%Site:
AAp icanUOwner:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? v6l'es CNo Community ID: I
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? ?Ye lQ® Transect ID: C: -0 /1 Oar & G 14
I the area a poten`.al Problem Area? ?Yes WKfo Plot ID:
(It needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
Remarks
uvnonr nrV
?

? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs
? Other
No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators,
? Inundated
[] Saturated in Upper 12 inches
? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Fi eld Obse! rations: ? Drainage Patterns in Wet!ancfs
Secondary lr<ficators (2 ornrore required):
Depth of Surface Water. (in.) ?' Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
? Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in) ? Local So,I Survey Data
? FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
!0
?/ 'rC f
SOILS
?Ma, Un.,t Name
(Banes nd Phase`: Drainage Class: 4 I d/
Field Observations
Taxonomy ?Subgroup): It W 4 S , A a Confirm Mapped Type? ?Yes ? No
Profile Descriptions:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Size/Contrast Structure, etc,
s 3 l _
Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Sulfidi Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? AcIO, Moisture Regime ? Listed or., Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Gle} ed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? V's ??,No (Check) (Check)
Wetland Hydrology Present? ?Yes Fw o
Hydric Soils Present? ?Yes o is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? ?Yes L1e '
Remarks

Approved by HOUSACE 3/92
F; rn_, version 1102
'
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual')
Do minant Plant Species Stratum Indi or Dominant Planj Species Stratum Indicator
1. S Il-rar /r ?v4 Jr 264 . 9.
2. t??6 ol_r?C? ss
f
M C ra.
3. ?
'
S/7fL4)e ?rr> L A ?e 11.
4. LoaLw
n JAS 7- Ac - 12e
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. is.
8: 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are DEL, FACW or ?. j.,
Remarks:

TUHULUt3T
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake or ride Gauge
-Aerial Photographs
'Other
01 N Recorded Data Available
Field Observations.
Depth of Surface Water: o (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 1 - t (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
'Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines>
'Sediment Deposits
EDrainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary indicators (2 or more required).
?Oxldized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
-Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
-FAC-Neutral Test

rner r

Map Unit Name
(Series and Phasel: ?f drACGA
Drainage Class:
Feld Observations
Taxonomy (Subgro up!: 'ZLI ,447a ^rr1 s?rlhC Confirm Mapped Type: Yes

Profile DeSCPIRjj9U:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture,
Concretions,
in es Horizon IMunse!! Moist

Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
(MunseU_Moist)

?r /oy 7/1 AD
7 yf CLA/
9 /2 ! D! Iz /3 '
/r ?y c `7/6 2-01 44, & CzAY A-,

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
THistic Epipedon _Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
JSulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
-Aquic Moisture Regime _Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks:
Approved by HOUSACE 2/92
HJL
8/93
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant S ecles Stratum ndia? for Dominant Plan Species aturtt In ator
1. q uS ? e .?C ?/?C 9.
2, El1c«s Paws C UAL t®.
3, ?,.,.P cdta ??, ?odlw ? 11 °
4.1O??;asr ?s 4 ypt 12.
5 13
6. 14.
7. 15,
8. 16,
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or
FAC (
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Remarks:
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
-Aerial Photographs -Inundated
-Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_QL-111o Recorded Data Available Water Marks
-Drift Lines
-S
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ment Deposits
Field Observations; - Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: O (in) -Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 1,7-f (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Dapth to Saturated Soil: l.2f (in.) ,Local Soil Survey Data
FAG-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SV{LJ -
Map Unit Name ?/-/f 1.1,4C Drainage Class:
(Series and Phase): Field Observations
e ( 1

?'"EVVi4 ?c.r?C yST/1aG1 PPed Type: Yes
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Ma
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture,:
Concretions,
inchesl Horizon IMunsell Moistl
(Munsefl Moistl Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc,-
CI-4y a<otf?'7

Hydric Soil Indicators:
_Histosol -Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
gquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric, Soils List
:Reducing Conditions
Reducing -Listed on National Hydric Soils List
-
or Low-Chroma Colors Other IExplain in Remarks)
Remarks:

WETLAND DETERMINp I JUN
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes 44?) (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydroiagy Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Remarks:
u
Approved by HOUSACE 2/92
HJL
8/93
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
VEGETATION
? 5. "rM./lA.L* I A I Y4 Allln 1...C 6n B /L. ?t?t %AA 13.
6. ? ? 14.
7, 15.
8. 16.
Remarks:
nY
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) Inundated
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Aerial Photographs Water Marks
Other Drift Lines
No Recorded Data Available Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
Field Observations: Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in, Pit: (in.) Local Sol] Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (ir} FAC-Neutril Test
Other (Expla.in in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Peducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gieyed or Law-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATIC)N
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? t-"'Y'es _ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ?YesNo Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?

Hydric Soils Present? _ Yes No es No
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
VEGETATION
HYDROLOGY -1
Primary Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) Inundated
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Aerial Photographs Water Marks
Other Drift Lines
No Recorded Data Available Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required):
Field Observations; Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit; (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil'. (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remark ? 4 ® B J/
Map Unit Name (Series and P ase):
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Drainage Class:
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type: _ Yes / No
Hydric Sail Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WFTI ANn nFTFRMINAT1nN
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? metres - No
Wetland Hydrology Present? .-_. Yes !-No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Hydric Soils Present? - Yes _''No Yes ? No
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Remarks:
Primary Wetland Hydrology, Indicators:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) Inundated
Stream„ Lake or Tide Gauge aturated in Upper 12 Inches
Aerial Photographs Water Marks
Other Drift Lines
No Recorded Data Available Sediment Deposits
w-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or.mnie required)
Field Observations: Oxidized Root Charnels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) FAC-Neutral Test,
Other (Explain in Remarks,)
Remarks
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase):
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Drainage Class:
1Q I dl.I?
Field 0 )servations Confirm Mapped Type: Yes _ No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture` Concretions
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
15j v".
jMk
I I?, to (56%
Hydric Soil Indicators
H isto so I Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
leyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Re arks:
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Hydrology Present?
Soils Present?
YYC_I LAND UC 1
-tVes®No
("Y'es No
w' Yes No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Yes ® No
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)

ApplicantlO ner: County:
Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances Exist on the Site? ?Yes -No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical)? - Yes vto ' Transect ID
Is the area a potential problem area? ` Yes No Plot ID
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW of FAC (excluding FAG-) ?if-
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Primary Wetland f lydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) Inundated
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Aerial Photographs Water Marks
Other Drift Lines
No Recorded Data Available Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary ,indicators: (2 or more, required)
Field' Observations: Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in_) Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
R r Tarr::;: j
SOILS
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Cor;cretions
Histic Epipedon Nigh Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Suifidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducina Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? _/Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? _ Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Yes
11 ' Remarks:
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EcosYstem
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PROGRAM
July 17, 2008
Jamie Bissonnette,
Town of Cary Engineering Dept.
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005 Expiration of Acceptance: January 17, 2009
Project: Speight Branch Interceptor Project County: Wake
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept
payment for impacts associated with the above referenced project. Please note that this decision does not assure that the payment will
be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these
agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the
issued 404 Permit/401 Certification/LAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based
on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the In
Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.nceep.net.
Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following
table.
River
Basin CU
Location Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer I
(Sq. Ft.) Buffer 11
(Sq. Ft.)
Cold Cool Warm Ri anan Non-Riparian Coastal Marsh
Impacts Neuse 03020201 0 0 0 0.21 0 0 0 0.
Credits Neuse 03020201 0 0 0 0.42 0 0 0 0
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. If the regulatory agencies require
mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional mitigation, the
applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP for approval prior to permit issuance. The mitigation will be performed
in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Valerie Mitchener at [phone].
Sincerely,
&
Willia . Gilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Jamie Shern, USACE-Raleigh
Eric Kulz, NCDWQ-Raleigh '
Jamie Bissonnette, agent
File
Reston ` ... ... Protect' Oar Stag © ?
ICDENR
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-16521999-715-04761www.nceep.net
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Project No.:
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Symbol Series H dric Status Taxonomy Drainage Class
AsC Applin fine sandy loam, 6-10% slopes Upland Typic Hapludults well-drained
A B Applin gravelly sandy loam, 2-6% slopes Upland Typic Hapludults well-drained
A C Applin gravelly sandy loam, 6-10% slopes Upland Typic Hapludults well-drained
ApD Applin sandy loam, 10-15% slopes Upland Typic Hapludults well-drained
CIE3 Cecil clay loam, 10-20% slopes, severe) eroded Upland T is Ha ludults well-drained
C B2 Cecil gravelly sandy loam, 2-6% slopes, eroded Upland Typic Hapludults well-drained
C C Cecil ravel) sand loam, 6-10% slopes Upland T is Ha ludults well-drained
C C2 Cecil gravelly sandy loam, 6-10% slopes, eroded Upland Typic Hapludults well-drained
CeD Cecil sandy loam, 10-15% slopes Upland Typic Hapludults well-drained
CeF CeF Cecil sandy loam, 15-45% slopes Upland Typic Hapludults well-drained
Cm Chewacla soils B Aquic Fluventic Dystrochrepts somewhat poorly drained
CgC2
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CgB
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3A-3I PERMIT AREAS
WX1-WX2s WETLAND CROSS-SECTIONS
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SPEIGHT BRANCH INTERCEPTOR
TOWN OF CARY
LOCATION: WAKE COUNTY
THE SITE IS LOCATED IN WAKE COUNTY
ALONG SPEIGHT BRANCH, EAST OF NC 1423,
WEST OF HOLLY SPRINGS ROAD AND JUST
SOUTH OF THE TOWN OF PINEY PLAINS.
TYPE OF WORK: NEW SEWER CONSTRUCTION
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