20180285 Ver 1_SR 2003, Letter_20180226

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STATE OF NORTI� C,AIZOLINA
DEPAR`�'MENT OF TI�ANSPORTATI4N
February 26, 2Q�8
Mr. Eric Alsrneyer
U. �. Arrny Corps of �ngineers
Raleigh Re�ulatory ri��d Office
3331 Heritage Trade IDrive, Suite 145
Wake Forest, NC 27�$7
Subject: Nationwide Permit #�14
SR 2003, Washbaard Lane
Caldwell Count_y, Nort% Caralina
Project Nu�ber: 44594 (QWR Permit Fe�: $240}
Dear Mr. Als�neyer:
J.4MEs H. TROGDON, III
SECRGTARY
�lie NC Department of Transportation has accepted the subj�ct route as a road additiotl.
We currently have right-of-way to up�rade the rt�ad to current standarcis a11d pave i� but
the ro�te is nat on the current pavin�; priority y�t. Flowever, the twc, wet pipes on the
road are in very poor conditi�n and need to be replac�d. The road rs mar�•ow at th�
crossing locations as weli. As a result, we are prc�paspng to replace/�engthen the wet pipes
and widen the road at the two st�eam crosszngs only. The i•emainder of the widenang will
occur when tl7e project hits the priorzty list. i'otal project length wi�l eventually be 0.75
miles. �mpervious surface area will increase by abaut 0.55 acres w�en paved. '�'his
project will req�aire the r�placement of twa wet pipes as shown below:
Stre�m Iiat, �cts:
St�9io�a Existi�ag Fr���)s�ecd
Nt�atetaer Pipe Siz� �'B�� S��e
7+p2 4$"x 40' 48"x 6(�'
32+61 18"�. �0' 4$"x $8'
Permanent Stream�bed Fill � 6$'
"I'emporar,y Dewaterin� = GO'
Ri�ra� T�tal
Inipacts D�waieri�g Imr�ac.�
10 30 60
10 �0 88
Bank Stabilizatian = 2�'
Total Pro.ject Impacts =148'
These wet pipes carry different UTs to Morris Creek (Class: Cj in the Catawba River
Bastn. Tlvs act�v�ry will require temporary dewatering. Ar� impervious sandbag dike will
be construc_ted ups�ream of t�e proposed pipes to create a small pool. Clean water will
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Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
SR 2003, Washboard Lane
February 26, 201$
temporarily be pumped around the conshuction area and will be ctischarged dovvnstream.
.Any diriy vvater located inside of the constniction area will be pumped into a silt bag if
necessary. Once the work is complete, the impervious dikes will be removed and
preconstruction s#reambed eievations wi.11 be restored.
This project was re�iewed for the presence of threatened and endangered species in the
field an�d I have also included a query of the NCNHP database. Sased on �the project area
mapped with my request, the da.�tabase search indicates tha.t there are no recoarcis of
federal�y listed T/E species, importan# natural comrr�uaiities, naturai axeas, or
conservatio�a/managed areas within the praposed project boundary {see attached}. There
will be approximately 1.1 acres of iree cutting when the full typical s�ction width is built.
The NLEB is listed as a protected species in this county but the project does nat fall
within 0.25 miles of any red H[TC identified in the SLOPES spelled out in the
Na�ionwide Permit Regional Conditions. We dfl not anticipate any impact ta any other
federally listed speci�s. T,his project is not located within a trout watershed.
Cultural resource work has been compieted. No surveys were required (see attached}.
The project impacts are not signifcant in nature and should not xemvve or degrade
existing water quality uses. By utilizing appropriat� BMPs, downstream water quality
standards vvill be protected. Overall water qual�Ey in the area will be impraved by paving
the gravel surface.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, a plan sheet, a rnarked county map a�d a
marked. topogz�aphy map.
By copy of this electronic letter, it i� requested that the Division of Water Resources,
401/Wetlands Unit, issue the appropriate permit for construction of this project. It is
requested that any conn►ments related to the 441 certaf cation be electronically farwarded
directIy to rne wzth a capy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible_ If fiuther inforn�ation is
required, please let me know. Your early review and cpnsideration vvi11 be appreciated.
Sincerely,
�� /
Heath Slaughter
Divisio� Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: Kenny Heavner, PE, Caunty Maintenance Engineer
Branaon Greer, Assistant District Engineer
Zack Souther, Roadside Environmenta.l Fie�d Operatioz�s Technician