20081474 Ver 1_401 Application_20080908

Needham Environmental Inc.
Robert N. Needham, PWS
9100 Charlestowne Rd. SE
Winnabow, NC 28479
Office/Fax [phone]
needhambudgec. rr. com
Tom Gulley, NCLSS#1256
P.O. Box 960
Wilmington, NC 28402
Office/Fax [phone]
tgulleyggmail.com
August 28, 2008
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Jennifer Frye
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Re: Jurisdictional Determination request for Frank Horne, 1012 Causey Road, Action ID#
2006-40918, Fair Bluff, Columbus County, North Carolina.
Dear Jennifer:
Enclosed are copies of the required location map, soils map, boundary map, aerial photo, USGS
Quad sheet, wetland delineation sketch, agent authorization form and supporting figures for the
above mentioned tract. We met with on tract with DWQ and yourself last month. I believe you
have all of the JD information, but I have included it below:
Property Owner: Frank Horne
P.O. Box 338
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
Applicant: Same as above S P L
Physical site address: 1012 Causey Road.
Subdivision Name and Lot #s: N/A
Driving directions to the site: Highway 76 to Fair Bluff. Once through Fair Bluff, take right on
Causey Road. Tracts on right at 1012 Causey Road.
Name of nearest named water body to which the site is hydro logically connected and name of
drainage basin: Property borders the Lumber River. The drainage
basin is the Lumber River, HUC code 03040203
Decidegrees location of the site: Lat. 34.3088N, Long. 79.0582W
Name of USGS quad in which the site is found: USGS Fair Bluff NC Quadrangle
Total Area of the site and of jurisdictional wetlands on site: Total site is 27.48 ac. &
approximate
wetlands are 21.2 ac.
This project is located on two individual tracts totaling 27.48 acres. An overall site map is
attached (Proposed Restoration Plan). I did not delineate the area shown in pink, approximately
2.34 acres. This area is currently wooded with mature trees and is thickly vegetated. Based on
the contours from the County GIS website, this area may contain small upland islands.
In determining the total wetland impacts as regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act I
used a Thales MobileMapper CE GPS, with submeter accuracy to locate the edge of the
road/home area filled. The total area filled is approximately 1.542 acres (See Frank Horne
Impact Totals). The natural upland areas (Green), the existing bridge (Red), and the area of an
historic 10' wide road were subtracted from the total impacts of the present road. This brings the
impact total approximately 0.77 acres. The existing bridge is located at the road-crossing of the
northern "blue-line stream" shown on the attached USGS Quad Sheet.
In order to reduce recent fill impacts to 0.5 acres or less as allowed in Nationwide Permit 14
(Linear Transportation Projects), we are proposing additional minimization of the amount of
existing impacts.
1. Remove the existing turn-around and additional lot fill around the home (White).
2. Install culverts in the area shown as Crossing #1 and Crossing #2 on the Proposed
Restoration Plan. These culverts are being proposed to restore high water and normal
flow patterns
3. The road will be narrowed approximately 4' for the total impacted length of 1784 linear
feet.
There are existing utilities located within the current road. The sewer line is located along the
left side of the road, the water line is located along the right side of the road, and the electric and
power are located in the center of the road until the existing bridge is reached. From the bridge
to the home the electric and phone is located closer to the right side of the road. Due to these
existing utilities, it seems that the easiest side to narrow the road will be along the left side when
facing the home. The road will be narrowed along the left side as needed to bring the impacts
under 0.5 acres. All of this work will be completed during dry conditions and standard erosion
and sediment control "best management practices' will be utilized.
To improve water quality on the tract and to restore natural flows we are proposing a 30" culvert
in the area shown in white on the Proposed Restoration Plan at Crossing #1. The purpose of this
culvert is to reestablish natural high water flow patterns across the road near the gate. This is an
area that has indications of stagnant water. Additionally, 100' long native earthen plugs will be
placed in the existing canal on both sides of the bridge locations. This will allow the surface
water to filter through the natural wetlands before entering these "blue-line streams" that flow
during significant rainfall events.
I have not discussed the existing canal/excavation, because excavation is not regulated under the
Clean Water Act. This canal was constructed solely as a borrow canal to provide some of the
road fill material and does not outlet into the River. This canal totals approximately 0.908 acres
(Blue). Onsite and photographic evidence indicated an existing borrow/drainage ditch which
extended from Causey Road into the Horne property. Assuming this historic excavation was a 6'
wide and used for the construction of the original road, the total adjusted impact is 0.494 acres.
A six foot wide canal estimate was used, because this is the width of the existing canal in the
upland area near Causey Road. The canal will be plugged where described above and any
additional material from the proposed mitigation listed below will also be placed back into the
canal. Portions of the canal will be left unfilled to add habitat and species diversity on the site.
Appropriate sediment and erosion control measures will be used during any earth moving to
lessen any impact to the adjacent open waters.
To mitigate for the proposed 0.5 acres of total wetland fill impact, we are proposing to purchase
riparian wetland credits from NCEEP at a 1:1 ratio and to record a conservation easement on the
remaining wetlands. The NCEEP acceptance letter is attached. Over 16 acres of wetlands will
remain onsite. This is a 32:1 ratio. Upland area U2 and any upland areas in the undelineated
area (Pink) will also be included to add habitat and species diversity.
In summary, we are proposing to reduce the total road crossing impacts to 0.5 acres and utilize a
Nationwide 14 general permit. We are proposing purchasing 0.5 acres of NCEEP riparian
wetland mitigation credits at a 1:1 ratio with a conservation easement on all remaining wetlands
at a greater than 32:1 ratio and some small upland areas. We are proposing to add culverts, canal
plugs, and filling portions of the canal to address any water quality issues. Lastly, we are
proposing to plant bald cypress in the mitigation areas and the areas recently timbered.
Please contact me regarding this proposal at [phone] or by e-mail at tulle a,amail.com.
Sincerely,
J. Tom Gulley, Jr.
North Carolina Soil Scientist #1256
cc: Frank Horne
NCDWQ 401 /Wetlands Unit

Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(it-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:
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
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1. Owner/Applicant Information S` p
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Name: Frank Horne
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 338 DEW, -'W. F; 0 `
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
Telephone Number: 919-649-7803 Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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: Bud Needham/Tom Gulley
Company Affiliation: Needham Environmental, Inc.
Mailing Address: 9100 Charlestowne Rd. SE
Winnabow, NC 28479
Telephone Number: 910-371-6082 Fax Number: 910-371-6082
E-mail Address: needhambud2ec.rr.com [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 I1 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: 1012 Causey Road
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 76676 & 76677
4. Location
County: Columbus Nearest Town: Fair Bluff
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Highway 76 West to Fair
Bluff. Once through Fair Bluff, take right on Causey Road Tracts n right 1012 Causey
Road.
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): 34.3088 ON 79.0582 °W
6. Property size (acres): 27.48
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Lumber River
8. River Basin: Lumber
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Existing home on tract adjacent to Lumber River. Existing
road to home The majority of the remainder of the tract has been timbered.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
existing road will be narrowed to equal less than 0.5 acres of total wetland impacts.
Excavator will be used to remove soil and create earthen plugs in existing borrow canal.
Dump truck will be used to transport excavated material. Culverts will be placed in two
sections of finished road Existing bridge to remain. Water, sewer, and power utilities to be
replaced within road material
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Provide permitted access to existing residence
on tract.
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. No prior work permits for site. C.O.E. Action ID# 2006-40918
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 future work planned
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.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Road construction to home with two
culvert and one bridge crossings.
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,
se arately list impacts due to both structure and floodin .
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)
Brown Road Herbaceous floodplain Yes Adjacent 0.49

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.49
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 21.2
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, multi 1 length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on ma)
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
Crossing #2 Culvert Crossing Intermittent 5' 20' .002

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

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Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.002
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.49
Open Water Impact (acres):
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres)
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 10
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.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface 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. -Road has been narrowed as
much as possible to adequately provide access. Due to low topography and landscape position
the finished road surface grade needed to be elevated above high water levels. Road narrowed as
much as possible to provide adequate stabilization. Road crossed existing upland areas when
available and was placed along a narrow existing road to minimize impacts. Road provides
access for existing home.
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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 (see DWQ website for most current
version.).
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.
Payment to NCEEP at a 1:1 ratio and the placement of a conservation easement on the
remaining wetlands onsite (+16 acres)
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://www.nceep.net/pages/inlieureplace.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
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Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.5
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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
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
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify V 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.
Zone* ( Impact Multiplier Required
1 I 13 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total I I I I
* 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.
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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.
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. Existing impervious area (house pad) is
approximately 0.10 acres. Proposed road surface impervious area equals approximately 0.43
acres. Total acreage of tract is 27.48 acres. Total impervious (existing and proposed) equals
approximately 2% of total tract acreage.
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.
Existing home has a sewer tap to Fair Bluff sewer system
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ® No F1
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:
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
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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).
Work to be completed within 60 days of receipt of final permit ending weather. This is an
after the fact permit, so some work has begun onsite.
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Applicant/Age s Signature Date
(01 Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)6' 0.
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Needham
Environmental, Inc.
Main OfficwFax [phone]
Tom Gulley - [e-mail]
P.O. Box 960, Wilmington, NC. 28402
Agent Authorization Form
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I/we, the undersigned, hereby authorize Needham Environmental, Inc. to act
as our agent in the preparation and representation of information related to
the below listed tract. This authorization grants permission for the USACE to
enter the property for the purposes of jurisdictional wetlands determination as
well as review of any areas that may be included in a 404/401 or CAMA
permits. This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is
valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by
staff of Needham Environmental, Inc. and staff of Frank Home.
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SIGNATURE:
DATE: I/25- f?_Qa X
Frank Horne Impact Totals
Total Road/House Impacts - Figure 1 Measured GPS Area
(square feet) (acres)
road impact (brown } 67146 1.542
Subtracted Road/House Impacts - Figure 2
natural upland impact, house location ( green ) delineated on ground 10890 0.25
natural upland impacts, road ( green ) delineated on ground 4320 0.099
assuming a 10' existing road for 1784 linear ft. of road through wetland 17860 0.41
bridge ( red ) 555 0.013
Total subtracted roadihouse impacts 33521 0.77
Minus proposed fill to be removed
turn around area ( white ) to be removed 2028 0.047
road area to be removed (white) 2262 0.052
Adjusted Road/House Impacts 29231 0.671
Total Canal Impacts - Figure 1
canal impacts (blue) 39580 sf 0.908 ac.
assuming existing 6' wide canal for 1805 linear ft. 18050 sf 0.414 ac.
Adjusted Canal Impacts 21530 sf 0.494 ac.
Natural Upland Areas ( yellow )
upland area 1 0.143 ac.
upland area 2 0.21 ac.
upland area 3 0.151 ac.
upland area 4 0.118 ac.
upland area 5 0.146 ac.
upland area 6 0.126 ac.
upland area 7 0.292 ac.
upland area 8 4.34 ac.
Total Natural Upland Areas 5.526 ac.
Area Not Delineated (pink) 2.34 ac.
system
PROGRAM
August 28, 2008
Frank Horne
P.O. Box 338
Fair Bluff, NC 28439 Expiration of Acceptance: May 28, 2009
Project: 1012 Causay Road County: Columbus
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 CerMcation/CAMA 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 Riparian Non-Riparian Coastal Marsh
Impacts Lumber 03040203 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0
Credits Lumber 03040203 0 0 0 1.0 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].
Sin rely,
W' rn D. ilmore, PE
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cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Kim Garvey, USACE-Wilmington
Chad Coburn, NCDWQ-Wilmington
Tom Gulley, agent
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Frank Horne
Tax Parcel #'s 76676 &
76677
Columbus Co. NC
Needham Environmental, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
Wilmington, N.C.
June 2008
SCALE 1" = 600'
Site Location
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Map Source: Columbus County, GIS
Frank Horne Needham Environmental, Inc.
Tax Parcel #'s 76676 & '
Environmental Consultants
76677 Wilmington, N.C.
Columbus Co. NC June 2008
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Tax Parcel #'s 76676 &
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Columbus Co. NC
Needham Environmental, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
Wilmington, N.C.
June 2008
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Columbus Co. NC June 2008
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