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TO: DATE: 9/25/08 JOB NO.: 27227
Ian McMillan RE: Pearl Barwell Road Annexation Sanitary Sewer
NCDENR-DWQ-Permits Unit
Mail Service Center 1650
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604
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RIVERS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
David L. Smith. P.E.
6131 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 30N Raleigh, NC 27609 • [phone] . FAX [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. 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: NW 12/WQ3699
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ? N/A
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: ? N/A
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 rnip
160)
II. Applicant Information S r P ?OJ8
1. Owner/Applicant Information aENR +rKrr:. , +}
Name: CITY OF RALEIGH ViETLOIDS AND STOF W4 ATI_ BMXr
Mailing Address: CITY OF RALEIGH PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPT. (CORPUD)
PO BOX 590
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27602-0590
ATTN: DENNIS H. LASSITER, P.E.
Telephone Number: 919-857-4540 Fax Number: 919-857-4545
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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: DAVID L SMITH PE
Company Affiliation: RIVERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mailing Address: 6131 FALLS OF NEUSE ROAD, SUITE 300
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27609
Telephone Number: 919-848-3347 Fax Number: 919-848-0319
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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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: PEARL/BARWELL RD ANNEXATION SANITARY SEWER
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
STREAM CROSSING (AREA 1) N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): BUFFER (AREA 2) - 1732008382,1732008358
1732100321
4. Location
County: WAKE Nearest Town: RALEIGH
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Frm Ral. 140E to Exit 303
Jones SausaPe Road. Take left on Jones Sausage Road and 20 to Rock Ouarrv Road. Take
right on Rock Quarry Road to intersection with Barwell Road. Site is on the right.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.7298 ON 78.5562 °W
6. Property size (acres): N/A, IN PUBLIC R/W
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: BIG BRANCH-WALNUT CRK-NEUSE RIVER
8. River Basin: NEUSE
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.eni.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The stream x-ing area (Area #1) is located within the ROW of
Rock Quarry Road and is cleared with scattered vegetation. Tile buffer area (Area #2) is
wooded with some clearing on Zone 2 related to existing residential development.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Project
includes the installation of 8" sanitary sewer and associated excavation and backfill.
Exposure time should be very brief with erosion control devices installed as the work
progresses - Tree protection fencing will be installed at construction limits and the limits of
buffer impacts as shown on the site plan . Basic construction equipment including a backhoe
and possibly a loader will be used on this project.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the project is to extend sanitary
sewer service to existing residential properties recently annexed by the City of Raleigh.
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. NCDOT has received a permit to impact the same stream as part of a
roadway widening project. If this project had been completed then the 404/401 for the sewer
would have not been necessary. Impact area (Area #1) will eventually be filled and a culvert
placed in the area of the sanitary sewer. The NCDOT project is DWQ Project 20061232 and a
copy is attached to this application.
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.
No - No future request are anticipated.
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:
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Impact Area 1 - Temporary impact to an intermittent stream for a below stream bed
placement of a perpendicular 8" sanitary sewer. The crossing will be a dry crossing utilizing
sand bag dams and pumps if necessary.
Impact Area 2 - Impact to Zone 2 of a Neuse River Riparian buffer for the construction and
maintenance of a parallel 8" sanitary sewer.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
( es/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
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. multinlv length X width- then divide. by 41 56n
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on map)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
Area # 1 U/N Tributary Temporary Intermittent 4 FT 010 LF 0.005

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 20 LF 0.005
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation. dredging. flooding- drninape_ hulkhend-, Pte
Open Water Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Impact Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Im act
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(indicate on ma) ocean, etc.) (acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.002
Wetland Impact (acres): 0
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.002
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 20
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
N/A
8. Pond Creation N/A
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface 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. Stream Impact - The location
of the crossing represents the lowest impact to serve the properties in question. Technicallv, there
would be no loss of stream since the roadway project will fill the stream at the crossing location
with or without the sever installation.
Buffer impacts: Gravity sewer for upstream properties has been placed as close to the residential
structures as possible (The easement actually touches the house corners) Given the topography
of the property, no alternate is feasible. Erosion control measures will be installed as the work
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progresses in the easement to protect the stream from erosion and sedimentation.
Overland/diffuse flow will be maintained in the buffer area which will be re-vegetated.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of
Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands
or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits,
published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when necessary to
ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of
proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in
determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation
that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project;
establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as
streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing,
or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for
USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required
mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also
choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for
Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.ht".
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
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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 ? N/A
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 NEUSE )? 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.
* Impact Required
Zone 1'---r__., Multiplier __,, _
1 I 2,403 13 (2 for Catawba) I 0
2 1,619 1.5 0
Total I 4,022 I I 0
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.
3. 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. Buffer impacts fall within the "exempt" or
"allowable" categories - No mitigation required
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater
controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. If
percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed
impervious level. No impervious surfaces are proposed as part of this project.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Wastewater is collected and carried to the City of Raleigh's WWTP
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this 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
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
See Attached Description
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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Ms. Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
NCDENR - Division Of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
RE: Cumulative Impacts - City Of Raleigh - Pearl/Barwell Road Sanitary Sewer
Wake County
Ms. Karoly,
Based on a review of the "DRAFT Internal Policy, Cumulative impacts and the 401
Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetland Programs" document prepared by the
NC Division of Water Quality on October 3, 2002, we have determined that this project
has a very low probability of causing future impacts. The project specific points that
point to this conclusion are as follows:
1. This purpose of this project is to fulfill the city's need to provide an annexed area
with sewer service. The sewer will serve a small area of existing residential lots
which are either utilizing existing septic tanks or are under construction with
plans to use septic tanks. - Section III of the Draft Policy states "Many private
development projects are unlikely to cause cumulative impacts, including projects
such as urban in-fill, most residential subdivisions, and small commercial
developments as well as agricultural and silvicultural operations".
2. This project contains no commercial elements.
3. This project does not provide access to additional developable land.
Therefore, our conclusion is that there are no measurable or predictable cumulative or
secondary impacts associated with this project.
Sincerely,
David L. Smith, P.E.
One Springfield Center • 6131 Falls of Neuse Road Suite 300 • Raleigh, NC 27609 • [phone] • FAX [phone]
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RECEIVED
MAR 2.7 200B
y,,,s+STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL EASLEY P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
September 14, 2006
Attention: Mr. Mike Kneis, P.E.
Division Project Manager
Subject: Spot safety project RS2574: Improvements to the intersection of SR 2542
(Rock Quarry Road) at SR 2551 (Barwell Road) in Wake County. WBS
Element 40181.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen SR 2542
(Rock Quarry Road) East and West of SR 2551 (Barwell Road). A permit application for this
project was forwarded to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Division of Water Quality
(NCDENR DWQ) on July 31, 2006. Application was made for a Department of the Army
Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14 and NWP 33 and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401
Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3404 and WQC No. 3366. The permit application
was received by the USACE and NCDWQ on August 2"4 and 1', respectively. The
NCDENR DWQ WQC was issued for this project on August 11 h. At this time, the NCDOT
has not received notification from the USACE and the 45-day time period terminated on
September 14, 2006. Therefore, by failure to provide notification, the NCDOT has
permission from the USACE to commence, construction of the project. By copy of this letter,
I am informing you that you can proceed with construction. Please be advised that
construction of the project must comply with all applicable NWP, WQC, and riparian buffer
conditions. Please note that this letter does not provide environmental clearance for activity
at any borrow sites or spoil disposal areas. These areas would have to be evaluated
separately if thev become necessary in accordance with the "Borrow and Waste Site
Reclamation Plan Procedures, for Operations " dated 01120105.
A copy of the completed Minimum Criteria Determination Checklist (MCDC) is attached
to this letter, please sign and file. If you have any questions or need additional information,
please contact Ms_ Heather Montague at [phone].
Sincerely,
Christopher A. Murray, P.W.S.
Environmental Officer
cc: Mr. Chris McGee, P.E., NCDOT
Ms: Katie Simmons, NCDOT
Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Dwharn, NC 27704
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August 16, 2006
Wake County
DWQ ProjectNo. 20061232
SR 2542 at SR 2551
State Project No. 40181 (RS2574)
APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION and NEUSE BUFFER AUTHORIZATION, with
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Jon G. Nance, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 5
2612 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Nance:
You have our approval, m accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of
intersection improvements to SR 2542 at SR 2551 in Wake County:
Stream imnacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site Culvert impact to Rlprap Armoring Temporary Total Stream
Intermittent to Intermittent Dewatering.to Impact
Stream (linear ft) Stream (linear ft) Intermittent (linear ft)
Stream near ft
1 51 10 61 concurrent 61
Total 51 10 61 concurrent 61
Total Stream Impact for Project: 61 linear feet
Neuse Riparian Buffer Imnacts
Site Zone 1 rninus = Zone 1 Zone 1 Buffer Zone 2 ncfnus = Zone 2 Zone 2 Buffer
Impact Wetlands Buffers (not Mitigation Impact Wetlands Buffers Mitigation
(sq ft) in Zone 1 wetlands) Required (sq ft) in Zone 2 (not Required (using
(sq ft) (sq ft) (using 3:1 ratio) (sq f) wetlands) 1.5:1 ratio)
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1 3,040 0 3,040 N/A 993 0 993 N/A
Totals 3,040 0 3,040 0 993 0 993 0
f n!a = Total for Site is less than 1 /3 acre and 150 linear feet of impact, no mitigation required
Total Buffer Impactfor Project: 4,033 square feet.
The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated-received August% 2006 and
supplemental information received August 10, 2006. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these
impacts are eoveredby General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3404 and 3366. This certification corresponds
to the Nationwide Permit 14 and Nationwide Permit 33 issued by the Corps of Engineers. This-approval is also
valid for the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.02333. In addition, you should acquire any other federal,
state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (bat not limited to) Sediment and_Erosion
'Control, Non-Di-scharge end Water Supply Watershed regulations. nis approval wfi1 expire with the accompanying
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This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Should your project change; you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. H 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 the conditions. If total wetland fills for This project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 211.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification as well as those listed below.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of
the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert
diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life.
Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be
conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or sireambeds or banks, adjacent to or
upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the
equihbrium is being maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to
bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact the NC DWQ for guidance on
how to-proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required.
2. Riprep should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed.
3. All channel relocations will. be constructed in a dry work area and stabilized before stream flows are diverted.
Channel relocations will be completed and stabilized prior to diverting water into the new channel. Vegetation used
for bank stabilization shall be limited to native woody species, and should include establishment of a 30 foot wide
wooded and an adjacent 20 foot wide vegetated buffer on both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent
practical. A transitional phase incorporating coin fiber and seedling establishment is allowable. Also, rip-rap may be
allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of the stream.
4. All stormwater runoff shall be directed as sheetflow through grass swales and stream buffers at nonerosive
velocities, as indicated in the permit application.
5. All riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored to the
preconstruction contours and revegated. Maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with non-woody
species by the end of time Vowing season following completion of construction. For the purpose of this condition,
maintained buffer areas are defined as areas within the transportation corridor that will be subject to regular DOT
maintenance activities including mowing. The area with non-maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated,
with-native woody species before the next growi Wseason following completion of constme ion.
6. Pursuant to NCAC 15A 2B.0233(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of any
Neuse Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWQ. At ibis time, the NCDWQ has approved no sediment and
erosion control devices in Zone 1, outside, of the approved project impacts, anywhere on this project Moreover,
sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers provided that Zone 1 is not
compromised and that discharge is released as diffuse flow.
7. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact between
curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should not be discharged to
surface waters due to the potential for-elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills.
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8. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers.
9. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing should not be modified.
Disturbed floodplains and streams should be restored to natural geomorpbic conditions.
10. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream
stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage.
11. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from
the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, mck berms,
cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water.
12. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream
13. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waders must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from feels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
14. No mck, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this
certification.
15. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
waters is prohibited.
16. Thepermittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water
quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and
any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. IfDWQ determines that such st indards or laws are not
being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated,
or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification.
17. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be posted on the constriction site at all times. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained withthe Division Engineer
and the on-site project manager.
18. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to
areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification.
19. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been
completed.
20. Native riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the
growing season following completion of construction.
21. There shall be me excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites be located in wetlands or streams,
compensatory-mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road constructions activities.
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22. 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 Sediament and Erosion Control Manual. The devices sball 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. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining
Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act
23. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by
this Certification. Uplacement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they
shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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 that conforms
to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center.-Raleigh, N.C. 27699. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless yon ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please contact Rob Ridings at [phone].
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments (General Certification and Certificate of Completion form)-
cc; Wilmington US Army Corp District Office
Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer
Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office copy
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MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
The following questions provide direction in determining when the Department is
required to prepare environmental documents for state-funded construction and
maintenance activities. Answer questions for Parts A through C by checking either
"Yes" or "No". Complete Part D of the checklist when Minimum Criteria Rule
categories #8,12(i), or #15 are used.
TIP Project No.: N/A
State Project No.: WBS Element: 40181
Project Location: SR 2542 (Rock Quarry Road)
Project Description: spot safety: RS2574 (widening and adding turn lanes)
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: Nationwide Permit 14 & 33, WQC # 3404 & #3366.
Special Project Information:
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PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA
YES NO
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1. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under Q F1
the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not
required?
If the answer to number 1 is "no", then the project does not qualify as a
minimum criteria project. A state environmental assessment is required.
If yes, under which category? _ 8
If either category #S, #12(i) or #15 is used complete Part D of this checklist.
PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS
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2, Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality
impacts?
3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts 54
that may result in a significant adverse impact to human health or -the
environment?
4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed LN
activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern
for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department?
S. -Does the proposed activityhave a significant adverse effect on wetlands;
surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or
unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational,
archaeological, or historical value?
6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the ?X
Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list?
-7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use o
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or
ground water impacts?
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YES NO
S. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on E Y
long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their
natural habitats
If any questions 2 through 3 are answered "yes", the proposed project may not qualify as a
Minimum Criteria project. A state environmental assessment (EA) may be required. For
assistance, contact:
Manager, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 733 -3141
Fax: [phone]
PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
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9. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its 11
habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action?
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10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent
fill in waters of the United States? .
1.1. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of QX
fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as
mountain bogs or pine savannahs?
12. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental a
Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act?
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13. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes? F] N
Cultural Resources
14. Will. the project have an "effect" on.a property or site listed on the E
National Register of Historic Places?
15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of
way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
Questions in Part "C" are designed to assist the Engineer and the Division Environmental
Officer in determining whether a permit or consultation with a state or federal-resource
agency may be required if any questions in Part `°C` are answered "yes", follow the
appropriate permitting procedures prior to beginning project construction.
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16. Project length:
17. Right of Way width:
4.236 miles
60 ft
18. Project completion date:
19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground
surface:
20. Total acres of wetland impacts:
21. Total linear feet of stream impacts:
22. Project purpose.
Fall 2006
1.6 acres
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Spot safety: RS2574
If Part D of the checklist is completed, send a copy of the entire checklist document to:
.Don G. Lee
State Roadside Environmental Engineer
Mail Service Center 1557
Raleigh, NC 27699-1557
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Email: dlee cr dot.state.nc.us
Reviewed by: Date: AlIq
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