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STATE OF NOR�'I� CAROLINA
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Aubust 30, 2017
Mr. Erf c Alsmeyer
U. S. An�}� Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Oftice
3331 Herita�e Trade Drive, Suite 105
Walce Forest, NC 27587
Subject: Natic�nwide Permit #14
SR 1353, Hardin Road
Watauga County, No�th Carol�na
Fro�ect Number: 11C.�95122 (DWR Fermit Fee: �24U)
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
JAN1Es �I. TRc)GDo�I, Ill
SECRETARi'
The NC Depart�aent of `�`r�.nsportation is seheduled to grade, drain, ba�e and pave SR
1353, Harc�in Road in Watau�a Couniy. Tatal project leng�h is 1.8 miles. Imperviat�s
surtace area will increase by about 0.88 acres. There will be a bapped sectio� due to
una�ailability of ri�ht-of-way from stations 85�-25 — 97+6a. This project will xequire the
replaceme�:� c�f three wet pipes as show�n below:
����arr� ��t �cts:
��atiQn �xisting Prapos�d
Number Pipe Size Pi�e Si�e
1+{��' 30"x 45' 36"x 45'
42+20� 24"x 40' 3b"Y 50'
49+95' � 24"a 48' �-�"Y 48'
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Perrt�anent Streambed Fil1= lf�'
Temporary Dewateriag = 105'
��t �� Dewaterflng Tatal
Im acts Im ac�
10 35 45
10 35 55
10 35 45
13ank Stabilization = 30'
Total Proicct Impacts = �45'
� All of t�ese pipes are currently perched due to slop� and will likely reniain so. �s a
resutt, b�ryin� the inlets would anly encourage head cuts. Therefore we are p�oposing to
place the inlets at grade.
T�e p�pe at station 1+00 carries a U7' to Laxa�l Creek (Glass: C+). The other twc� pipes
carry different UTs to the South Fork 1Vew River (Class: WS-IV, HQW, CA) in the N�w
River Basin. ihe replac�rr�e�t of these structures will �equire temporary de�ratering. An
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Mr. Eric Alsm�yer
SR 1353, Hardin Road
August 30, 2017
imperviot�s sandbag dike will be constructed upstream of the existing structures to create
a small pool. Clean water will tempararily be putnped araund the coz�,struction areas and
wi11 be discharged dowrzstream. Any dirty water located inside af the construction areas
will be pumped into a silt bag if necessary. Once the new pipes are in place, the
impervious dikes will he removed azxd preconstructian streambed elevations will be
restored.
This project was reviewed. for the presence of threatened and endangered species in the
field and I have also included a query of the NCNHP database. Based on tbe project area
mapped with my request, the datahase search indicates that there are no records for rare
species, important natural communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas
within the proposed project boundary (see attached). There wi11 be approximately 6.16
acres of tree cutting at the praject location due to cut and fill work. The NLEB is listed as
a protected species in this county but the project does not fall within 0.25 miles of any red
HUC identified in tiie SLOPES speiled out in the Nationwide Per�nit Regional
Conditions. We do nat anticipate any impact to any other federaily lisied species. This
project is located within a traut watershed_
Cultural resource compliance work has been completed. No archaeological resaurees or
historic properties will be affected by this project {see attached).
The proj ect impacts are not sign.ificant in nature and shouid not rernove or degrade
existing water q�ality uses. Stormwater will be routed through grass or rack lined
ditches, depending on the ditch line slape. Dissipater pads will be installed at pipe outlets
as appropriate. Pipe sizes used wiil be the mir�irnum necessary to crea#e a safe roadway.
By utilizing the erosion control measures outlined in the attachments to this appiication,
downstream water quality standards will be protected. Overall water quality in the area
will be improved by paving the ABC tra��l lanes. All appropriate BMPs will be used
during canstruction.
By copy of this electronic letter, it is requested that the Division of Water Resources,
401/Wetlands Unit, issue tlie appropriate permit for construction of this project. It is
requested that aary comrnents related ta the 401 certification be electronically forwarded
directly to me with a capy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
We vvouid like to begin canstruction as soon as possible. If further information is
required, p�ease let me know. Your eaz�ly review and considera.tion will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Heath Slaughter
Divi�ion Environmental Officer
Enclosures

Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
SR 1353, Hatdin Road
August 30, 2017
cc: Amy Chapman, Divisian of Water Resourees
Dave Wanucha, Division of Water Resaurces
Marla Chacnbers, Wildlife Resources Commission
Doug Eller, District E�gineer
Zack Souther, Roadside Environmental Field �perations Technician