20081766 Ver 1_401 Application_20081208

McGill
A S S O C I A T E S
November 26, 2008
Ms. Loretta A. Beckwith
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Ms. Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor-'
401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Dear Ms. Beckwith and Ms. Karoly:
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Re: 404/401 Permit Application for the
West Canton Storm Drainage
Improvements
Please find enclosed the 404/401 permit application for the West Canton Storm Drainage
Improvements Project located in the Town of Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. The
information included with this application has been developed in conjunction with the Town of
Canton utilizing funds from the Hurricane Recovery Act of 2005 (Senate Bill 7). Currently,
stormwater runoff from the west side of the Town of Canton drains into Mingus Cove Branch,
which is piped under the western portion of the Blue Ridge Paper facility and is discharged
through a dike into the Pigeon River. The piped system travels through sections of the
wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) that are subject to flooding during high rainfall events.
During flooding conditions, the WWTP may be inundated with flood waters leading to overflows
and the degradation of water quality in the Pigeon River. The proposed project will replace
portions of the stormwater infrastructure and re-route Mingus Cove Branch away from the
WWTP. The approximately 293 feet of Mingus Cove Branch that is not currently piped will be
dewatered from upstream flows with the relocation and upgrade of the stormwater conveyance
system. This project involves the construction of approximately 3,525 linear feet of 54- and 60-
inch diameter storm sewer to collect stormwater at an existing catch basin located between the
Hardees restaurant and a used car lot along Highway 19/23. This storm sewer will convey, the
stormwater eastward to the Pigeon River along the edge of Highway 19/23 (New Clyde Highway
and Park Street).
E n g i n e e r i n g P l a n n i n g F i n a n c e
McGill Associates, P.A. • 420 East Park Avenue Greenville, SC 29601
864-235-6759 • FAX.- 864-235-6766
Ms. Loretta A. Beckwith and
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
November 26, 2008
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We have made every effort to effectively address each and every concern related to this
project and the need to protect this area's water resources. We believe that the storm drainage
project developed for this site is comprehensive and takes into consideration the existing water
quality problems and will effectively manage any "short-term" impacts during the construction
phase of the project.
We are sending Kevin Barnett of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality in
Asheville a copy of the permit package, and have also taken to the liberty to provide David
McHenry of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in Waynesville with a copy.
We look forward to be able to proceed with this work. Please notify myself or David
Scott, P.E., of any issues or considerations that need to be addressed to secure approval for this
planned work. If you feel an on-site meeting would be helpful, we are available to meet with
you at your convenience. We can be reached at 864-235-6759 or ipjohnsgmc illengineers.com
or david.scottkmcgillengneers.com. Thank you for your attention to these applications.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
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J. P. JOHNS, P.E.
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cc: Mr. David McHenry, NC Wildlife Resources Commission -Waynesville
Mr. Kevin Barnett, NC Division of Water Quality - Asheville
Forrest Westall P.E., McGill Associates, P.A.
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420 East Park Avenue, Suite 305, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
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401/404 PERMITTING PACKAGE
WEST CANTON
STORM DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
HAYWOOD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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1. PROJECT PURPOSE & DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this project is to address stormwater runoff in the area of the Blue Ridge Paper
Products site on the west side of the Pigeon River in Canton, North Carolina. Currently,
stormwater runoff from the west side of the Town of Canton drains into Mingus Cove Branch
which is piped under and through the western portion of the Blue Ridge Paper facility and is
discharged through a dike into the Pigeon River. The piped system travels through sections of
the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) which is subject to flooding during high rainfall events.
During flooding conditions, the WWTP is inundated with flood waters leading to overflows and
degradation of water quality in the Pigeon River.
This project involves the construction of approximately 3,525 LF of 54-inch and 60-inch
diameter storm sewer collecting stormwater at an existing catch basin located between the
Hardees restaurant and a used car lot along Highway 19/23 and conveying stormwater eastward
to the Pigeon River along the edge of Highway 19/23 (New Clyde Highway and Park Street).
New catch basins are proposed along this route to address surface drainage issues along the
Highway 19/23 corridor.
The drainage area of the Mingus Cove Branch is approximately 320 acres. Of this,
approximately 21 percent of the area is impervious. The work described in this project is urgent
and compelling work for the Town of Canton utilizing funds appropriated from the Hurricane
Recovery Act of 2005 (Senate Bill 7). The Town of Canton is the sponsor and the responsible
party for this work.
All work on this project will be supervised by trained personnel from McGill Associates, P.A.
2. SITE DESCRIPTION
The construction project site consists of NCDOT road right-of-way with minimal sections across
private property. The proposed system begins at an existing catch basin which is part of the
existing piped system of Mingus Cove Branch. The proposed system will redirect the piped
system toward Highway 19/23, then along the roadway to the Pigeon River.
The potential impacts to the Mingus Cove Branch segments are located upstream of the Blue
Ridge Paper site. These four open channel segments have a total measured length of 293 LF,
with this length being field measured and verified. The proposed project would remove base
flow from these segments of stream, resulting in dewatering of these stream segments. These
stream segments currently experience high flows from the upstream stormwater conveyance
system during storm events. These segments are currently networked with an outdated pipe and
culvert system consisting of varying pipe sizes and pipe material. The stream segments exhibit
signs of severe erosion and unstable banks. Of note, the open sections of Mingus Cove Branch
are piped up-gradient and down-gradient of this area. See Drawing COE-1 in Appendix B for an
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3. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Several options were considered for this project. Two of the options involved improvements to
the existing stormwater conveyance system on the Blue Ridge Paper site property. Option 1
• involved replacing the existing stormwater conveyance pipe system with a larger diameter
conveyance system, while maintaining the existing route. This option was not selected due to
multiple utility conflicts associated with the larger stormwater pipes, close proximity to the
wastewater treatment plant basins, and disruption of operations at Blue Ridge Paper during
• construction activities. Also, this option did not result in any improvement to potential water
quality effects as the discharge into the Pigeon River would have to go through the dike creating
a source for the river to back up into the WWTP site.
Option 2 involved the re-routing and upgrading of the existing stormwater conveyance system on
• the Blue Ridge Paper site. This option would move the existing stormwater conveyance system
to a more desirable location away from the wastewater treatment plant, but would require
blasting of bedrock to install the proposed line. Option 2 was not selected because a portion of
the blasting would occur in close proximity to the wastewater treatment plant basins (less than 50
• feet from the basin) and would disrupt operations at Blue Ridge Paper during construction
activities. Also, this option did not result in any improvement to potential water quality effects
as the discharge into the Pigeon River would have to go through the dike creating a source for
the river to back up into the WWTP site.
The selected option, Option 3, involves intercepting drainage upstream of Blue Ridge Paper and
installing a new stormwater conveyance system along the Highway 19/23 corridor. This would
remove excess drainage from the existing system which is overburdened during storm events, not
• involve construction in close proximity to the wastewater treatment basins, and address
additional known existing drainage concerns along Highway 19/23.
4. PROPOSED PLAN
Option 3 will include the re-routing of the existing stormwater conveyance line upstream of the
Blue Ridge Paper site. This project will consist of the installation of 3,525 LF of 54-inch and 60-
inch diameter storm drainage pipe beginning at an existing catch basin near Hardees restaurant
• on Highway 19/23 (New Clyde Highway) and conveying the stormwater to the Hwy 19/23 right-
of-way, then eastward to the Pigeon River south of the West Park Street bridge. The proposed
conveyance system will include the addition of catch basins in order to effectively collect surface
runoff from Highway 19/23. This will help alleviate existing flooding conditions around the
. local Post Office and improve drainage along Highway 19/23 corridor. The proposed system
will also divert stormwater runoff away from the existing stormwater conveyance system piped
under the Blue Ridge Paper site, minimizing the potential future impact of water quality
degradation from the wastewater treatment during significant storm events.
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• 5. DIRECT AND INDIRECT IMPACTS
By implementing this project, the following impacts are anticipated:
1. No direct work is being proposed within waters of the state.
2. Diversion of stormwater runoff away from the Blue Ridge Paper site resulting in
minimizing flooding in the area of the wastewater treatment plant. This will lessen
potential degradation of water quality in the Pigeon River due to flooding of the
• wastewater treatment plant.
3. Base flow generated within the drainage basin served by this project would be diverted
from four open channel segments with a total length of 293 LF. This would result in
• dewatering of these stream segments. See potentially impacted stream segments on
Drawing COE-02. Note that the open channel sections of Mingus Cove Branch are piped
0 up-gradient and down-gradient of the Area of Impact. Refer to photos in Appendix A of
the potentially impacted stream segments
6. MITIGATION
• Mitigation is not proposed for this project.
6. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION (Requirements based on typical Certification
conditions) - The following mandatory conditions apply to all repair sites:
• 1. Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed,
installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation and maintenance of the sediment and erosion
control measures must be such that they equal or exceed the requirements specified in
the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
• Planning and Design Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction
sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoils) 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.
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• d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the requirements of
the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.

2. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind - No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind
• shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts
depicted in the Pre-Construction Notification. All construction activities, including the
design, installation, operation and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best
Management Practices shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality
standards, statutes or rules occur.
3. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures within Wetlands or Waters - Sediment and
erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or water to the maximum extent
practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters
• is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six (6)
months.

4. Certificate of Completion - Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water
• Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules and any subsequent modifications, the
applicant is required to return a certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1650.

5. Sediment and erosion control measures must be implemented prior to construction and
maintained on the sites to minimize sediment in downstream areas. Seeding for a
temporary cover of wheat, millet, or similar annual grain or permanent herbaceous cover
should occur on all bare soil within five (5) days of ground disturbing activities to
• provide long-term erosion control. The projects should be accomplished in stages instead
of leaving large tracts exposed to further storm events. Erosion control matting Flexible
Growth Media should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils
in steep slope and riparian areas, unless authorized under Division of Land Resources
Erosion and Sediment Control approval. Matting should be secured in place with staples,
stakes, or wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue
should not be used in riparian zones.

• 6. Stabilization measures should only be applied on or near existing erosion sites, leaving
other stable stream bank areas in a natural condition. Grading and backfilling should be
minimized and tree and shrub growth should be retained where possible to ensure long-
term availability of stream bank cover for aquatic life and wildlife. Backfill materials
should be obtained from upland sites except in cases where excess streambed materials
are available. Berms are not permitted because they block the floodplain, constrict and
accelerate flood flows, and often fail or impede drainage during large flood events.

7. Repairs to eroded banks should be conducted in a dry work area where possible.
• Sandbags or other clean diversion structures should be used where possible to minimize
excavation in flowing water.

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• 8. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank whenever possible. All mechanized
equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and maintained regularly to
prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other
toxic materials. Equipment used in stream channels must be clean, new or low-hour
equipment.
9. The Permittee will provide on-site supervision of stability work.
10. Diffuse Flow - All constructed storm water conveyance outlets shall be directed and
maintained as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected riparian zones
such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into a stream.
11. Water Quality Certification Notification - The Permittee must provide a copy of this
• issued Water Quality Certification and attached cover letter to each property owner where
the approved work will be performed.
Finally, pending receipt of a final 404 Permit and 401 Certification, copies of these issued
i documents and the associated conditions and comments provided by commenting agencies
(when available) will be included in all final contractor packages that will be used for
construction of the repairs. All regulatory requirements and the measures outlined in this
document will be fully discussed with the chosen contractor and the inspectors for McGill
• Associates before any construction begins. During actual construction, inspectors will direct
contractors to observe and apply good construction practices and the requirements described in
this document.
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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX C
SECTION 404 / SECTION 401
PERMIT APPLICATION
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Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
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USAGE 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 39
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 her IR Qr_,.._1 I ? 9 jf 9 D
II. Applicant Information DEC 1 2008
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: A. B. (Al) Matthews, Interim Town Manager WETLANDS ANDSTTORMWATERBRANCH
Mailing Address: 58 Park Street
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Telephone Number: 828-648-2363 Fax Number: 828-646-3419
E-mail Address: almgcantonnc.com
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: J.P. Johns
Company Affiliation: McGill Associates, P.A.
Mailing Address: 420 East Park Avenue Ste. 305
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Telephone Number: 864-235-6759 Fax Number: 864-235-6766
E-mail Address: ipiohns(cr?mc illengineers.com
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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: West Canton Storm Drainage Improvements
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 8657-31-6139, 8657-60-7601, and NCDOT
Right of way
4. Location
County: Haywood County Nearest Town:_ Canton, North Carolina
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Asheville, NC:
Take I-40 W toward Canton/Knoxville. Take Exit 31 (NC Hwy 215) and turn left toward
Canton on Champion Drive. Go 1.1 miles. Turn Right on Blackwell Drive Continue to end
of Blackwell Drive. The Construction Project is predominately in the right-of-way of
Highway 19/23 (New Clyde Highway). Impacted stream areas are located parallel to Old
Clyde Highway before the railroad tracks.
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): 35.5328 ON 82.8493 °W
6. Property size (acres): Impacted stream area = 0.03 acres project is on multiple properties
including DOT right-of-way.
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Pigeon River
8. River Basin: French Broad River Basin
(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/.)
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• 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 site involves less than 300 LF of open stream which
serves as drainage to over 320 acres of drainage area . The drainage area includes rural
(mountainous) property as well as commercial properties bordering US Highway 19/23. The
affected stream sections convey base flow and stormwater runoff from piped sections of
stream to another piped section under portions of the Blue Ridge Paper site.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
Project will consist installation of 3,525 LF of 54 and 60 inch diameter storm drain be innin
at an existing catch basin near Hardees restaurant on Highway 19/23 (New Clyde Highway)
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and conveying stormwater to the Hwy 19/23 right-of-way, then eastward to the Pigeon River
south of the West Park Street bridge. The proposed system will also collect surface runoff
from Highway 19/23. This will alleviate flooding conditions around the Post Office and
improve drainage along Highway 19/23. The proposed system will divert base flow and
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11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to alleviate
flooding in and around the Blue Ridge Paper site. The existing piped system conveys base
flow and runoff through the Blue Ridge Paper site and more specifically through the
Wastewater Treatment Plant area. Durin heavy rain events there is localized flooding in
this area thus creating a potential for water quality degradation.

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. N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
N/A
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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: Base flow generated within the
drainage basin served by this project would be removed from four existing sections of open
channel totaling 293 LF. This would result in dewatering of these stream sections See
potentially impacted stream sections on attached Drawing COE-02. Note that the stream is
piped up-gradient and down-gradient of the Area of Impact Refer to the photos in Appendix
A of the potentially impacted sections of the stream.
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
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Wetland impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.0
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, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
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Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on map)
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial Intermittent t
? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

I
Mingus Branch Potential
dewatering due to
diverting
Perennial
4 Feet
293
0.03

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 293 0.03
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 Waterbody
applicable) )
(if ap
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the nroiect:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.03
Wetland Impact (acres):
Open Water Impact (acres):
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.03
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 293
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes M 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
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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. Potential piping improvements
through Blue Ridge Paper site were determined to be un-implementable due to interruption of
site activities, construction restraints of placing large pipe through the wastewater treatment plant
area, potential for blasting in very close proximity to the wastewater treatment plant and high
• construction cost. Also, this did not result in any improvement to potential water quality effects
as the discharge into the Pigeon River would have to o through the dike creating a source for
the river to back up into the WWTP site.
• 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/stringide.html.
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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):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of ublic (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 N
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 ?
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.
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. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .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 )? Yes ? No N

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
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
. Lone t extends out 3U teet perpendicular trom 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.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
XII.
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. N/A
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.
Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No N
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No N
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XIII. 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 0
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.em•.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: There
is no further Proposed development for this site
XIV. 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).
N/A
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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