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S'I'ATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPAIZ�I�IV1EIe1T OF �RANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER
Govex�ox
June 28, 2017
Kyle Barnes
US Arsny Corp of Engineers
2407 West St�' Street
Washington, NC 27889
JAMES H. TKOGDON, III
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Subject: Request for• a NW 3 permit / 401 certification and Buffer Authorization for the
replacement of Bridge # 14 over Rattlesnake Canal on SR 1108 White Plains Road, Hyde
County. WBS # 17BP.1.R.82
Dear Mr. Barnes,
The North Carolina Department of "I'ransportation is requesting the issuance of a
NW 3 permit, conesponding 401 Cei�tification and Buffer Authoriza�tion for the
replacement of Bridge # 14 over Rattlesnake Canal on SR ll 08 White Plains Road in
Hyde County. The bridge is located over a inan-made canal that di•ains south, flowing into
the Pamlico Sound approximately 1 mile downstream. Rattlesnake Canal does not have a
designated water classification, but carries the designation of the receiving water in the
Pamlico Sound, which is SA, HQW. The Pamlico Sound within this area is considered a
productive primaiy nursery area for• juvenile species, which extends up into the lower
reach of Rattlesnake CanaL Therefore, the NCDMF has requested an in-water work
moratorium extending froin April 1— September 30t�'. This region of Hyde County is
within the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. �Fhe Division of Water Resources considers
Rattlesnake Canal, subject to the DWR buffer rules, up to and at the location of the bridge
structui•e. The bridge design has aecounted for avoidance and minimization efforts for
buffer impacts, which are illustrated in the provided permit drawings. Bridge # 14 was
built in 1960, and consists of a 35' long X 26' wide, 2-span wood structure and deck with
asphalt wearing surface and wood bridge rails. This structure will be entirely removed
using NCDOT's BMP's and guidelines for bridge removal. The proposed bridge will be
replaced along its existing aligninent. The new bridge will be a 1-span structure totaling,
55' in length by 30' wide. It will be comprised of a precast concrete deck and
substructure.
Jurisdictional wetland and surface water impacts have been avoided and
minimized to the maximum extent practicable. The resulting permanent surface water
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impact associated with roadway shoulder fill and culvert replacement (site 1) adjacent to
the bridge are 0.016 acres (675 sq. ft.) in the adjacent man-made i�oadside canaL Impacts
of 0.004 acres of Rattlesnake Canal surface waters (site 2) are associated with the
driveway pipe replacement and eastern side t�ridge end bent placement. All wetland
iinpacts have been avoided on this project.
Tar-Pamlico Buffer Impacts are primarily associated with the unavoidable shift in
aligrllnent to SR 1111, which currently ulter•sects SR 1108 (White Plains Rd) at the
westeril bridge abutment. This intersection needs to be slightly shifted west to allow for
the replacement of Bridge # 14 with a single span concrete structure. SR 1111 is a
secondary gravel t•oad that parallels Rattlesnake Canal.
There will be no deck drains located on the bridge. Traffic will be detoured off-
site and there will be no impacts associated with the detour route.
Included with this letter a�e the location map, permit drawings, photograph's and
PCN. If you have questions please call me at [phone] or 252-312-3692. The
permit fee can be charged to WBS # 17BP.I.Ia.&2.
Sincerely,
Jerry Jenni�7gs
Division One Engineer
Clay Willis ���Gt%,�iv`y
Division One Environmental Off'icer
Cc: Garcy Ward, NCDWR
Kristi Caipenter, NCDWR
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`" Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Consiruction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: X Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NW 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? X Yes No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
401 Water Quality Certification — Express Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? 401 Certification:
Yes X No Yes X No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu Yes X No
fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h X Yes No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? X Yes No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Bridge Replacement # 14 White Plains Road SR 1108
2b. County: Hyde
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Englehard
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: 17BP.1•R•82
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NCDOT R-O-W
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if NCDOT
applicable):
3d. Street address: 113 Airport Drive , Suite 100
3e. City, state, zip: Edenton, N.C. 27932
3f. Telephone no.: 252-482-1876 / 252-312-3692
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address: tcWillis r�cdot. t�v
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: Agent Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project Histo�-y
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): NCDOT ROW — US 264
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.4561 Longitude: -76.0223
1 c. Property size: 1 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to praposed project: Pamlico Sound
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: SA HQW
2c. River basin: ar-Pamlico
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application: Land use within the project vicinity consist of primarily row crop agriculture and rural residential home
sites. There is some property in the vicinity that is in a private conservation easement Wysocking Bay Sanctuary.
Rattlesnake Canal, which bridge # 14 crosses is a man-made drainage canal that was built for agricultural lands
and farm production. There is some public boat usage of the canal from the bridge south towards the Pamlico
Sound. Navigation upstream of the bridge, is not passable do to the low clearances of bridge # 14. SR 1108 White
Plains road is a NCDOT secondary 2 lane paved road that serves citizens along the eastern side of Hyde County.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.01 acres (fallow field on the north east quad)
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 60' (along main canal)
at the bridge. The adjacent roadside canal/ditch on SR 1108 is approximately 150' on the west, and 300' to the east.
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of this project is to replace an aging bridge structure that has received
deficiency ratings, qualifying it for replacement. NCDOT wants to maintain SR 1108 as a safe and reliable travel route for the public. The
replacement of this aging structure will insure highway connectivity and long term use of SR 1108 in Hyde County.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: NCDOT proposes to replace an existing 2 span at
35 ft. by 26 ft. wood bridge structure, with a new 1 span 55 ft. long by 30 ft. wide cored slab concrete bridge. This will be done with top down
construction and utilizing and off-site traffic detour. There will be no deck drains located on the new bridge. The existing bridge will be removed in
its entirety, by following NCDOT BMPs and guidelines for bridge removal. The bridge approach roadway sections will have to be slightly widened
and increased in elevation to match the new bridge structure design. fn conjunction with the bridge replacement, a slight shift west in the SR 111
intersection needs to be made. This will require the replacement of an existing drainage pipe that ties the roadside canal/ditch into Rattlesnake
Canal. The new proposed pipe will be 2— 30" aluminum corrugated pipes. There is also an 18" corrugated aluminum driveway pipe on the east
side of the bridge which will be replaced to restore proper drainage function. The proposed work is illustrated on the provided permit drawings.
The new bridge will be built using cranes, excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, and small equipment associated with bridge construction.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the X Yes No Unknown
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / Comments:
ro'ect (includin all rior phases in the past?
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type X Preliminary Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Clay Willis Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for Yes X No Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
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5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructi�ns.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
6b. If yes, explain.
Yes X No
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C. proposed Impacts Inventory
7. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams — tributaries Buffers X Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Area
Wetland impact Type of impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction of
number Corps (404,10) or impact
Permanent (P) or DWQ (401, other) (acres)
Tem orar T
2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 0
2h. Comments:
No Wetland Impacts
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 39�
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial (PER) or Type of Average Impact
number intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream length
Permanent (P) or width (linear
Temporary (T) (feet) feet)
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 0
3i. Comments: None
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Qcean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individuali list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number (if applicable Type of impact Waterbody Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or type
Tem orar (T)
Site 1 Permanent Roadside Canal/ditch rip-rap Fill/Culvert Warm 0.016
Site 2 Permanent Rattlesnake Canal bridge abutment / culvert Warm 0.004
4f. 7otal open water iraipacts 0.02 acres
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
purpose of pond (acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
5f. 1'otao:
5g. Comments: None
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? Yes No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer lmpacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart belaw. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require miti ation, then ou 11PIUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin? Neuse X Tar-Pamlico Catawba Randleman Other:
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. Buffer 6f. 6g.
Buffer Impact Reason for impact Stream mitigation Zone 1 Zone 2
number- name required? impact impact
Permanent (P) or (square (square
Temporar (T feet) feet)
(P) Permanent SR 1117. shift away from Rattlesnake Canal 1,072 sq.ft. 1130 sq. ft.
canal (parallel)
(T) Temporary SR 1111 shift away from Rattlesnake Canal 561 sq. ft. 1578 sq. ft.
(wil) revert back to anai (parallel)
grass shoulder)
(T) Temporary SR 1108 bridge/roadway Rattlesnake Canal 268 sq. ft. 360 sq. ft.
6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 1901 sq. ft. 2968 sq. ft.
6i. Comments: Gravel Road shift west will allow the restoration of 2,123 sq. ft. of Zone 1 grass road shoulder area
adjacent to i2attlesnake Canal.
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
NCDOT minimized the roadway width by narrowing the shoulders and bridge width to the minimal amount allowable with the design speed and
roadway geometry. There are no deck drains located on the bridge. The existing bridge demolition will follow NCDOT BMP's for bridge demolition work
Erosion and Sediment control plans have been designed and will be followed to retain any runoff from construction activities. An off-site detour is being
utilized to eliminate an additional wetland and surtace water impacts.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Utilizing BMPs for bridge demolition will capture all components of the old structure. Erosion and Control measures will be placed along the entire
project area to reduce soil runoff. A turbidity curtain can be utilized along the banks of Rattlesnake Canal to capture any siltation that may occur during
project construction. NCDOT will follow an in-water work moratorium from April 1- Sept 30"' to prevent any detrimental effect on juvenile fish that may
be in the project area waters. The utilization of precast concrete materials, reduces the potential for uncured concrete entering the adjacent waters.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts io Water� of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for Yes X No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): DWQ Corps
Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Type: Quantity:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Quantity:
Type: Quantity:
3c. Comments: N/A
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached.
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments: None Required
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Bcaffer Rufes) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires Yes X No
buffer mitigation?
6b. if yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impaci Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments: Project is located in the �'ar-Pamlico Basin. NCDOT will realign SR 1111 away from Rattlesnake Canal
and restore approximately 2,123 sq. ft. of grassed shoulder area between the gravel roadway and canal bank.
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E. Stormwater Manage�nent arad Diffuse Flow I'ian (requirec� by DUVQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan _
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified X Yes No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffiuse fiow plan included? If no, explain why.
X Yes No
2. Starmwater Management Plan
2a. Whafi is the overaii percent imperviousness of this project? N/A
2b. Does this pro'ect require a Stormwater Management Plan? __ X Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
NCDOT will follow BMP's to conirol storm �vater and erosion/sedimentation to the maximum extent practicable in compliance
with iVCDOT's CVPDES permit. The bridge design directs storm water off the deck, to grassed points on both sides of the
bridge.
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Pian? NCDW R
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review NlA
3a. In which locai government'sjurisdiction is this project? N/A
Phase II
3b. Which of the foilowing locally-implemented stormti�ater management programs NSW
apply (check all that apply): i�/A Wa ePSupply Watershed
Other:
3c. hlas the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof ofi approval been Yes No
attached? N/A
4. DWQ Sto�msivater Program Reviaw _ _ _
X Coastal counties
Xhqw
4a. Which of the following state-implemented storm water management programs apply ORW
(check all fhat apply): Session �aw 2006-246
Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been X Yes No
attached?
5. DWQ 40'� Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Managemen4 Plan meet the appropriate requirements? N/A Yes No
5b. Have all of the 401 lJnit submittal requirements been met? N/A Yes No
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F. Supplemeniary Inforr►�ation
1. Environmental Dncumentation (�WQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the X Yes No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements af the National or State Yes X No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of fihe NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) Yes No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirernent)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isalated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, Yes X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes X No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an expianation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in Yes X No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requiremerat)
4a. 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. None

5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or X Yes No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act Yes X No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Listed species for Hyde County. There is habitat for the West Indian Manatee, however the project has an in-water moratorium from April 1—
September 30"', which eliminate the possibility of any in-water interaction with a Manatee.
With regards to the Northern Long Eared Bat:
he US Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a programmatic biological opinion (PBO) in conjunction with the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and NCDOT for the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis
eptentrionalis) in eastern North Carolina. The PBO covers the entire NCDOT program in Divisions 1-8, including all NCDOT projects
and activities. The programmatic determination for NLEB for the NCDOT program is May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect. The
PBO provides incidentai take coverage for NLEB and will ensure compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for five
years for all NCDOT projects with a federal nexus in Divisions 1-8, which includes Hyde County, where Bridge # 14 is located.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? Yes X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site wouid impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NMFS — Data Set for North Carolina
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirementj
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the staie, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation X Yes No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NC State Historic Preservation Office Review, concurrence attached
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Reqaairement)
8a. Wiil this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? X Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Bridge design will not increase flood plain elevations
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? USGS Flood plain maps and hydraulic engineer review
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