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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
p DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 19, 2009
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office V? l5
3331 Heritage Trade Drive - Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587 MAY 2 8 2009 WATER MAU'
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ATTN: Mr. Monte Matthews
NCDOT Coordinator ®9 ® 6
Dear Sir:
Subject: Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permits 23 and 33 for the
proposed replacement of Bridge No. 44 over North Toe River on US 19E in
0 Avery County, Federal Aid Project No. BRSTP-019E(3); Division 11; TIP
No. B-3608; WBS 3316
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No.
44 over North Toe River on US 19E. There will be 0.05 acres of temporary surface water
impacts from temporary rock pads, <0.01 acres of permanent surface water impacts from an
interior bent.
Please see enclosed copies of the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN), permit drawings,
design plans and Stormwater Management Plan for the above-referenced project. The
Categorical Exclusion (CE) was completed in July 2007 and the Right-of-Way Consultation
was completed in October 2008. Documents were distributed shortly thereafter. Additional
copies are available upon request.
Comments from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will be
required prior to authorization by the Corps of Engineers. By copy of this letter and
attachment, NCDOT herby requests NCWRC review. NCDOT request that NCWRC
forward their comments to the Corps of Engineers and the NCDOT within 30 calendar days
of receipt of this application.
This project calls fora letting date of February 16, 2010 and a review date of December 29,
2009.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] ATLANTIC AVENUE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS SUITE 116
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE.' WWW..NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH INC 27604
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
A copy of this permit application will be posted on the NCDOT Website at:
http://www.nedot.org/doh/preconstruct/pe/. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please call Jennifer Harrod at [phone].
Sincerel
?dK Gregory J. Thorpe, D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
w/attachment
Mr. Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (2 copies)
Ms. Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
w/o attachment (see permit website for attachments)
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Michael A. Pettyjohn„ P.E., Division 11 Engineer
Mr. Heath Slaughter, Division 11 Environmental Officer
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Scott McLendon, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Vincent Rhea, PDEA
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1 Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 23 33 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ®No
Id. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
® Yes ? No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ®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
fee program. ? Yes ® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below. ? Yes ®No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ®No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Replacment of Bridge No. 44 over North Toe River on US 19 East
2b. County: Avery
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Plumtree
2d. Subdivision name: not applicable
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: B-3608
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. not applicable
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): not applicable
3d. Street address: 1598 Mail Service Center
3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no.: [phone]
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent . ? Other, specify:
4b. Name: not applicable
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: not applicable
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 History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): not applicable
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.3 Longitude: - 82.0
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
834.72'L x 326.79 W'= 272,778.15 ft sq.
1c. Property size: (272,778.15) / (43,650) _
6.25 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to North Toe River
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-V; Tr
2c. River basin: French Broad
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:
25% White Pine Forest, 25% Montane Alluvial Forest, 50% Urban/Disturbed -- medium density Detached dwellings
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
No wetlands / Not applicable
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
145.5' (perennial)
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To replace a structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridge.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project involves replacing a 126-foot bridge with a 120-foot, 2-span cored slab bridge just northwest of existing
location. An off-site detour will be utilized to maintain traffic. Standard road building equipment, such as trucks, dozers,
and cranes will be used.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ®Yes ? No ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ? preliminary ®Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: MA Engineering
Name (if known): John Thomas Other: staff member: Michael Eagon
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
January 5, 2004
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ? Yes ®No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? 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.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number- Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
Site 1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 4 ? PEI T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 5 ? PE] T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 6 ? PE] T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts X Permanent
X Temporary
2h. Comments:
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. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of Average Impact length
number - (PER) or jurisdiction stream (linear feet)
Permanent (P) or intermittent (Corps - 404, 10 width
Temporary (T) (INT)? DWQ - non-404, (feet)
other)
Proposed ® PER ® Corps
Site 1 ? P ®T Bridge Bent North Toe River [I INT El DWQ 50' 0.02 acres
Construction
Partial removal ® PER ® Corps
Site 2 ? P ® T of existing North Toe River ?INT ?DWQ 50' 0.03 acres
bents
Site 3 ? PEI T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 4 ? PEI T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 5 ? PEI T ? PER ? Corps
? INT' ? DWQ
Site 6E] PEI T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 0.05 ac. Temp
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3i. Comments:
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of
impact number - waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or (if applicable)
Tem ora T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts X Permanent
X Temporary
4g. Comments:.
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or (acres)
number purpose of pond Excavat
Flooded Filled ed Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
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:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer
impacts below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse
?Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason for impact Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T required?
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ? P ? T ? Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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D. impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
No there will be no direct discharge into North Toe River, an off site detour will be used. The NCDOT will adhere to
design standards for sensitive watersheds
lb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
NCDOT Best Management Practices will be implemented during construction and demolition. The NCDOT will observe a
moratorium on in-water work and work in the 25-foot buffer between October 15 - April 15 to protect trout spawning.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ® No
We are not proposing mitigation because the only permanent
impacts associated with this project are from a bridge bent.
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c.
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

? Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Pennittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: not applicable
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
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:
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 Buffer Rules) - required by OWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ®No
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.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feel)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(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:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ®No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? /VA
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® 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, na rrative description of the plan:
See attached
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWO 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? not applicable
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
? HOW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented Stormwater management programs apply ? ORW
(check all that apply):
? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ? No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? R1 Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? 0 Yes ? No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® 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 of the National or State ® Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
® Yes ? No
letter.)
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ®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 Requirement)
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.
not applicable
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes ®No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ®No
impacts?
? Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use•to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countvfr.htmi; Field investigations within the project study area were conducted on June 9,
2003 and July 23, 2003 by M.A. Engineering Consultants staff. The Bog turtle is T(S/A) and is not subject to section 7
Consultation and a biological conclusion is not required. For all other species listed the biological conclusion is No Effect
(No Habitat).
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? 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?
NEPA Documentation
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMAdesignated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Maps

Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D s- 1 9 eG7
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name pplica Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project: 33161.1.1
TIP No. B-3608
Avery County
03/23/2009
Hydraulics Project Manager: Roger Weadon, P.E. (MA Engineering),
Marshal Clawson; P.E. (NCDOT Hydraulics Unit)
ROADWAY DESCRIPTION
The project B-3608 consists of constructing a two span bridge (2@60'-2 1 "cored slab),
120 feet long to replace the existing bridge #44 in Avery County on US-19E over the
North Toe River. The total project length is 0.138 miles. The project creates impacts to
the North Toe River which is in the French Broad River Basin. The project drainage
systems consist of roadside ditches and cross pipes culverts.
Jurisdiction Stream: North Toe River
ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION
The project is located within the French Broad River Basin in Avery County. The stream
is a trout stream and is classified as WS-V,Tr. The North Toe River will be impacted by
the proposed project.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND MAJOR STRUCTURES
The primary goal of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is to prevent degradation of the
states surface waters by the location, construction and operation of the highway system.
The BMPs are activities, practices and procedures taken to prevent or reduce stormwater
pollution. The BMP measures used on this project to reduce stormwater impacts are:
• Rip rap pads at pipe outlets.
• No bridge deck drains over the North Toe River
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
i (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
ProjecttSite: B3608 Date : 7/23/2003
Applicant /Owner: NCDOT County: Avery
Investigator : Mike Eagan State: NC

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? YES NO Community ID:
Montane Alluvial
Forest
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? YES NO Transect ID
Is the area a potential Problem Area? pt needed, explain on reverse) YES NO Plot ID SW
location
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 Quercus montana C UPL 9 Smilax rotundifolia Vine FAC
2 Liriodendron tulipifera C UPL 10
3 Alnus serrulata U FACW 11
4 Toxicodendron radicans Vine FAC 12
5 Aesculus octandra C 13
6 Lysimachia ciliata Herb FACW- 14
7 Polystichum acrostichoides Herb FAC 15
8 Podophyllum pettatum Herb FACU 16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAD (excluding FAC-) 30
Remarks
HYDROLOGY

? Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND HYDROLOGY INDICATORS
Primary Indicators:
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ? Inundated
? Aerial Photographs ? Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
? Other ? Water marks
? Drift Lines
X No Recorded Data Available
? Sediment Deposits
FIELD OBSERVATIONS X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water (in) Secondary Indicators (2 or more Required):
? Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
? Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit (in)
? Local Soil Survey Data

? FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil (in) ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
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SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Dellwood cobbly sandy loam Drainage Class: Unknown
Taxonomy (Subgroup) mesic Oxyaquic Dystrudepts Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? YES NO
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Depth Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
inches Munsell Moist Munsell Moist Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-16 10 YR 4/4 0 Loamy sand
16-24 10 YR 5/6 Sandy gravel

HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Sulfidic Odor ? Organic streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: there was light streaking in the upper 6 inches. Gravel was encountered at 16 inches and auger would go no
deeper than 24 inches. No water entered the hole after twenty minutes.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
H dro h is Vegetation Present? YES NO
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES NO Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? YES NO
H dric Soils Present? YES NO
Remarks There is evidence of hydrology and some vegetation is classified as hydrophytic. Soils did not exhibit hydric
characteristics.
DATA FORM - ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION Page

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Action ID: 200420399 County: ttvery
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Notification of Jurisdictional Determination
Property
Owner- NC DOT
Mr. Roy Shelton
Address 1548 Mail Service Center
Raleieh. NC 27699-1548
Telephone Number 919 733-3141
Authorized
Agent MA Engineering
C/o Michael P. Eagan
Address 598 E. Chatham Street, Suite. 137.
Cary, NC 27511
Telephone Number 919 297-0221
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town, etc.) NC DOT bridge
replacement of Br 44 on US 19E project located west of Minneapolis, adjacent to North Toe River,
in Avery County, North Carolina.
Indicate Which of the Following apply:
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There are wetlands on the above described property which we strongly suggest should be delineated and surveyed.
The surveyed wetland lines must be verified by our staff before the Corps will make a final jurisdictional
determination on your property.
Because of the size of your property and our present workload, our identification and delineation of your wetlands
cannot be accomplished in a timely manner. You may wish to obtain a consultant to obtain a, more timely
delineation of the wetlands. Once the consultant has flagged a wetland line on the property, Corps staff will
review it, and, if it is accurate, we strongly recommend that you have the line surveyed for final approval be the
Corps. The Corps will not make a final jurisdictional detemrination on your property without an approved survey.
auadrant of studv area is not a jurisdictional wetland, the limits of the jurisdiction waters
is located within the banks of North Toe River.
There are no wetlands present on the above described property which are subject to the permit requirements of
section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
The project is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties. You should contact the nearest State Office of Coastal
Management to detemrine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands on this property without a Department of the
Army permit is in most cases a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1311). A
permit is not required for work on the property restricted entirely to existing high ground. If you
have any questions regarding the Corp of Engineeys regulatorVprogram, please contact
John Thomas / at _ / 919 - 8/76 - 8441 extension 25
Project Manager Signature
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Date -January S, 20042004 Exl
SURVEY PLAT OR FIELD SKETCH OF DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND THE WETLAND
DELINEATION FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM.
Applicant: Ms. Roy Shelton / NCDOT 1548 Mail File Number: Action ID. Date: January 5,
Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27fi9S-154$ ?" "" `200420399 2004
Attached is: See Section below
INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter of permission) A
PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B
PERMIT DENIAL C
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D
XX PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION E
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A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights
to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request that
the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section 11 of this form and return the form to the district engineer.
Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right
to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a)
modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify
the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the
district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below,
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights
to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you
may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this
form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the
date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process
by completing Section 11 of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or
provide new information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the date
of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative
Appeal Process by completing Section 11 of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received
by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps
regarding the preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an
approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may
provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD.
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REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an
initial proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons
or objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record. However,
you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative record.

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If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the appeal If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
process you may contact: Raleigh Regulatory Field Office also contact:
Go John Thomas Mr. Arthur Middleton, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
6508 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 120 CESAD-ET-CO-R
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Telephone: [phone] ext. 25 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M 15
Atlanta Georgia 30303-8801
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to partici ate in all site investigations.
Date: Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
DIVISION ENGINEER:
Commander
U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic
60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3490
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Map Unit DeB - Deltw ood cobbly sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
Descdptkm cdegory: Sol
These nearly bvel lo genty sbping, very deep moderately welf drained sots are on flood plains. These sods formed in recent aluvium. The
surface layers loamy with a agri5cant amount of gravel and cobbles. The undedlmgg mateial is straE6ed sand, grave4 and cobbles within a
depth of 8 to 20 khches Pemheablity is moderately rapid in the surface layer andrapid or very m#dhr Me underlying rnaterfal. Shrink-swell
potential is low. Seasonalhigh water table is within a depth of 20 to 4.0 feet These sods are subject to occasional flooding.
Map Unft NkA - Nikwasi loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded
Description Category: SOI
These nearly level very deep, poorly diamed and verypoorly darned sots are an flood pfans These sots thn edin mcend alluvium. The surface
layers tick dark colored and loamy. The underlying matelots stretfled sand, grave4 and cobbles within a depth of 24 to 40 inches
Per eabity Is r oderafey rapid in the surface layer and rapid in the underlying material Shdnk swedpotentar is low. Seasonal high water table is
wflhh a depth of fA foot These sods are subject to frequent flooring.
Map Unit ShC - Saunook-thunder complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony
Descr4ow Category: SOI
This map unit consists of strong sbprng Shinbone sots and Hannllersots on uplands. These sots forrned In residuum weathered from low-grade
metasedmertarynxks ShLabone sots are deep and wel datned. They have a loamy surface layer and subsol. Occasional stones are
scelsredovertha surface. Soft bedrocks within a depth of Q io Winches. Pemeabilly s moderate and shrlnkarel pota dal s low. Seasonal
high wabertable s below &0 feet HarmDer sots are moderately deep and wet drained They have a bamy surface leyerand subsal. Occasionah
stones are scattered overthe surface. Soft bedeck is within a depth of 20 to 40 inches. Penneab6ty Is moderate and shrink-swelpatental is
low. Seasonal high wabrtable s below 6.0 feet
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