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Colonel Paul W. Woodbury
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Dear Colonel Woodbury:
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As you know your predecessor, Colonel Wayne A. Hanson, informed the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
on July 2, 1986, of his intent to issue a Section 404 permit to the North
Carolina Department of Transportation for filling of wetlands adjacent to
Friars Swamp near Bolton, Columbus County, North Carolina (SAW0086-N-024-
0009). The purpose of the proposed fill activity is to relocate U.S.
Highway 94-76.
The Regional Director of the Service has informed me of his intent to
elevate this decision in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement
between the Departments of Army and Interior. I am writing to inform you
that I support the Service's position in this matter.
In our letter dated November 26, 1985, we expressed concern over the loss
of approximately 14 acres of pocosin wetlands which would be eliminated
through clearing, excavating and filling for the highway relocation. In
that letter we reccmmended that the permit application be denied unless
the applicant agreed to mitigate unavoidable wetland losses through 1:1
replacement mitigation. The Service has since informed us that the overall
highway project would result in filling approximately 66 acres of forested
wetlands and hydrologically isolating an additional 10 acres. It is our
opinion that all wetland impacts of the proposed highway construction
should have been provided in one public notice so that the cumulative
impacts of all wetland losses could have been evaluated.
Also, it is my understanding that the Corps has concluded that if a
project Jo in the public interest, environmental impacts are considered
acceptable and no replacement mitigation is required. We do not agree
with this decision. This new position on mitigation will lead to serious
environmental consequences.
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I request a copy of your record of decision on this project and recommend
that you-reconsider the decision to issue an individual permit for only a
portion of the wetland losses and that you require replacement mitigation
for unavoidable wetland losses.
Sincerely yours,
ack E. =--
Regional Administrator
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cc: Mike Gantt, Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish-and Wildlife Service
Raliegh, NC
R. Paul Wilms, Director
NC Division of Environmental Management
Preston Pate, Chief
Field Supervisor
NC office of Coastal Management
W. Donald Baker
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
John Parker, Permits Coordinator
NC office of Coastal Management
Randy Cheek, Area Supervisor
National Marine Fisheries Service
Beaufort, NC
J.T. Brawner, Regional Director
National Marine Fisheries Service
St. Petersburg, FL

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 29, 1986
Bill Mills
Operations Branch
David. H. Cotton
Wilmington Regional Office
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Wilmington Regional Office ANJ
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OPERATIONS 8RAJ1JC1.1
SUBJECT: Regional Office Review & Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
N.C. D.O.T. - Friar Swamp
Columbus County
The applicant proposes to fill two areas of wetland in conjunction
with the relocation and widening of U.S. 74/76, The Bolton Bypass.
The waters of Friar Swamp are classified as C swamp.
This project has been reviewed to determine impacts to water quality.
The following comments are offered:
1. The project will require a 401 certification for the filling of
the wetlands. The certification should contain the following
conditions:
a. That silt fences and other erosion controls be in place
prior to any earthen movement in the area of the wetlands.
b. That all the fill material be from a clean upland source,
free from any toxic material.
c. That the turbidity in the water not exceed 50 N.T.U. due to
the project.
d. That the side slope of the filled area be stabilized with
vegetation as soon as possible to prevent erosion.
This office has no objection to the project as proposed provided the
above conditions are met.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
SAWC086-N-024-0364
PUBLIC NOTICE
June 19, 1986
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS,
Post Office Box 25201, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, has applied for a
Department of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIALS IN HEADWATER WETLANDS
ADJACENT TO FRIAR SWAMP ASSOCIATED WITH RELOCATION AND WIDENING OF U.S.
HIGHWAY 74/76, THE-BOLTON BYPASS, Columbus County, North Carolina.
This specific work was previously authorized by nationwide authority,
33 CFR 330.4(a)(1), which provided for the discharge of fill material in non-
tidal rivers, streams and their lakes and impoundments, including adjacent
wetlands, that are located above headwaters, the point on a non-tidal stream
above which the average annual flow is less than five cubic feet per second.
Before the actual work could begin, this nationwide permit became invalid as a
result, of the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, Division of Environmental Management's decision to withhold
general water quality certification. The North Carolina Department of
Transportation has obtained all right-of-way properties and design has been
completed.
This proposal, the bypass of Bolton, involves the third, and most eastern,
relocation of U.S. Highway 74/76. The first relocation, which is completed,
involved the bypass of Whiteville and Lake Waccamaw, and the second
relocation, for which Federal authorization is pending, No. SAWC086-N-024-
0009, involves the crossing of Friar's Swamp. This final relocation is to
connect to the east with the existing four-lane roadway that extends to
Wilmington. This proposal, prior to recent modifications, was previously
announced by public notices on October 24, 1985, and February 13, 1986.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during several onsite visits by
representatives of the Corps of Engineers and other State and Federal
agencies. Plans submitted with the application show the placement of fill
materials in two pocosin wetland areas located approximately 0.2 miles (site
No. 1) and 0.6 miles (site No. 2) east of where the relocated roadway is to
cross S.R. 1800. There are approximately 2 acres of wetlands at site No. 1
and approximately 14 acres of wetlands at site No. 2. Since the two
previously mentioned public notices, further more detailed right-of-way
investigation has disclosed two other pocosin wetland areas. Approximately
0.5 mile west of where the relocated highway is to cross N.C. Highway 211 is
an area of about 9 acres (area A) and about 0.7 mile west of where the
relocation is to cross S.R. 1800 is an area slightly greater than 1 acre
(area B). Also, within the proposed roadway fill between the crossings of
N.C. Highway 211 and S.R. 1800 are numerous pockets of isolated relic
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wetlands, but this entire area has been historically and significantly
disturbed by logging operations and ditching which have altered hydraulic and
vegetative characteristics to the point that criteria for the Corps of
Engineers regulatory jurisdiction is not satisfied. Planning for this project
began in 1970, and State and Federal agencies have participated in various
environmental investigations. Designs have been altered to lessen impacts on
wetlands. The purpose of the work is to complete the relocation and widening
of U.S. Highway 74/76 to bypass Whiteville, Lake Wacammaw, and Bolton
providing for improved, safer roadway transportation. Plans showing the work
are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No
Department of the Army permit will be issued until the coordinated State
viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed. On April 10, 1986,
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management issued Water Quality
Certificate No. 1904 as required by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
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general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and
accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For
activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of
the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection
Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any
other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the
District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Jeff Richter, until 4:15 p.m.,
July 7, 1986, or telephone [phone].
Wayne A. Hanson
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer
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APPLICATION BY: NCDOT
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April 10, 1986
Mr. T. L. Waters, P.E.
Asst. State Highway Administrator
N.C. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Relocation of Hwy 74-76
Friars Swamp
N.C. Department of Transportation
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Waters:
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 1904
issued to N.C. Department of Transportation dated April 10, 1986.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
William C. Mills
For R. Paul Wilms
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regional Office
Mr. William Mills
Mr. David Owens

NORTH CAROLINA
Columbus County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of
Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and
subject to the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N.C. Department of
Transportation pursuant to an application filed on the 2nd day of
October, 1985 to relocate U.S. Highway 74-76 near Bolton.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of
fill material into a wetlands area adjacent to the waters of Friars
Swamp in conjunction with the proposed highway relocation in Columbus
County will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality
Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North
Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections 301,
302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance
with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner
as to prevent significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction-
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 50 NTU's or less
are not considered significant).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
condition is made a condition of the Federal Permit.
This the 10th day of April, 1986.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Original Signed By
William C. Mills
For
R. Paul Wilms, Director
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April 10, 1986
Mr. T. L. Waters, P.E.
Asst. State Highway Administrator
N.C. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed Relocation of Hwy 74-76
Friars Swamp
N.C. Department of Transportation
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Waters:
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 1904
issued to N.C. Department of Transportation dated April 10, 1986.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
William C. Mills
For
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regional Office
Mr. William Mills
Mr. David Owens
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NORTH CAROLINA
Columbus County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of
Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and
subject to the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N.C. Department of
Transportation pursuant to an application filed on the 2nd day of
October, 1985 to relocate U.S. Highway 74-76 near Bolton.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of
fill material into a wetlands area adjacent to the waters of Friars
Swamp in conjunction with the proposed highway relocation in Columbus
County will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality
Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North
Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections 301,
302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance
with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner
as to prevent significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction-
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 50 NTU's or less
are not considered significant).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
condition is made a condition of the Federal Permit.
This the 10th day of April, 1986.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Or,ginal Signed gy
William C. !,ills
For
R. Paul Wilms, Director
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor.
June 25, 1966
Tor. R. Paul Wilms, Director
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Wilms:
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
The attached U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice No. 0364 dated
June 19, 1986 describing a project proposed by NC DOT, Columbus Co
is being circulated to interested state agencies for comments on applicable
Section 404 and/or Section 10 permits.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed
project and return this form by 7/3/86
Very sincerely,
Jolin R. Parker, Jr.
404 Coordinator
REPLY This office objects to the project as proposed.
Comments on this project are attached.
This office supports the project proposal.
No comment.
Signed
Date
Agency
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
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COASTAL RESOURCES COMM.,
SAWCO86-N-024-0364 June 19, 1986
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS,
Post Office Box 25201, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, has applied for a
Department of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIALS IN HEADWATER WETLANDS
ADJACENT TO FRIAR SWAMP ASSOCIATED WITH RELOCATION AND WIDENING OF U.S.
HIGHWAY 74/76, THE BOLTON BYPASS, Columbus County, North Carolina.
This specific work was previously authorized by nationwide authority,
33 CFR 330.4(a)(1), which provided for the discharge of fill material in non-
tidal rivers, streams and their lakes and impoundments, including adjacent
wetlands, that are located above headwaters, the point on a non-tidal stream
above which the average annual flow is less than five cubic feet per second.
Before the actual work could begin, this nationwide permit became invalid as a
result of the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, Division of Environmental Management's decision to withhold
general water quality certification. The North Carolina Department of
Transportation has obtained all right-of-way properties and design has been
completed.
. This proposal, the bypass of Bolton, involves the third, and most eastern,
relocation of U.S. Highway 74/76. The first relocation, which is completed,
involved the bypass of Whiteville and Lake Waccamaw, and the second
relocation, for which Federal authorization is pending, No. SAWC086-N-024-
0009, involves the crossing of Friar's Swamp. This final relocation is to
connect to the east with the existing four-lane roadway that extends to
Wilmington. This proposal, prior to recent modifications, was previously
announced by public notices on October 24, 1985, and February 13, 1986.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during several onsite visits by
representatives of the Corps of Engineers and other State and Federal
agencies. Plans submitted with the application show the placement of fill
materials in two pocosin wetland areas located approximately 0.2 miles (site
No. 1) and 0.6 miles (site No. 2) east of where the relocated roadway is to
cross S.R. 1800. There are approximately 2 acres of wetlands at site No. 1
and approximately 14 acres of wetlands at site No. 2. Since the two
previously mentioned public notices, further more detailed right-of-way
investigation has disclosed two other pocosin wetland areas. Approximately
0.5 mile west of where the relocated highway is to cross N.C. Highway 211 is
an area of about 9 acres (area A) and about 0.7 mile west of where the
relocation is to cross S.R. 1800 is an area slightly greater than 1 acre
(area B). Also, within the proposed roadway fill between the crossings of
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wetlands, but this entire area has been historically and significantly
disturbed by logging operations and ditching which have altered hydraulic and
vegetative characteristics to the point that criteria for the Corps of
Engineers regulatory jurisdiction is not satisfied. Planning for this project
began in 1970, and State and Federal agencies have participated in various
environmental investigations. Designs have been altered to lessen impacts on
wetlands. The purpose of the work is to complete the relocation and widening
of U.S. Highway 74/76 to bypass Whiteville, Lake Wacammaw, and Bolton
providing for improved, safer roadway transportation. Plans showing the work
are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No
Department of the Army permit will be issued _until-the _ coordinated State-
viewpoint-on-the-proposal has been received , ,
earatina v s on of Environmental Management issued Water Quality
Certificate No. 1904 as required by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding -
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
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for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and
accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For
activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of
the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection
Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any
other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the
District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Jeff Richter, until 4:15 p.m.,
July 7, 1986, or telephone [phone].
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Colonel, Corps of Engineers
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Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
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PUBLIC NOTICE
June 19, 1986
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS,
Post Office Box 25201, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, has applied for a
Department of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIALS IN HEADWATER WETLANDS
ADJACENT TO FRIAR SWAMP ASSOCIATED WITH RELOCATION AND WIDENING OF U.S.
HIGHWAY 74/76, THE -BOLTON BYPASS, Columbus County, North Carolina.
This specific work was previously authorized by nationwide authority,
33 CFR 330.4(a)(1), which provided for the discharge of fill material in non-
tidal rivers, streams and their lakes and impoundments, including adjacent
wetlands, that are located above headwaters, the point on a non-tidal stream
above which the average annual flow is less than five cubic feet per second.
Before the actual work could begin, this nationwide permit became invalid as a
result of the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, Division of Environmental Management's decision to withhold
general water quality certification. The North Carolina Department of
Transportation has obtained all right-of-way properties and design has been
completed.
This proposal, the bypass of Bolton, involves the third, and,most eastern,
relocation of U.S. Highway 74/76. The first relocation, which is completed,
involved the bypass of Whiteville and Lake Waccamaw, and the second
relocation, for which Federal authorization is pending, No. SAWC086-N-024-
0009, involves the crossing of Friar's Swamp. This final relocation is to
connect to the east with the existing four-lane roadway that extends to
Wilmington. This proposal, prior to recent modifications, was previously
announced by public notices on October 24, 1985, and February 13, 1986.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during several onsite visits by
representatives of the Corps of Engineers and other State and Federal
agencies. Plans submitted with the application show the placement of fill
materials in two pocosin wetland areas located approximately 0.2 miles (site
No. 1) and 0.6 miles (site No. 2) east of where the relocated roadway is to
cross S.R. 1800. There are approximately 2 acres of wetlands at site No. 1
and approximately 14 acres of wetlands at site No. 2. Since the two
previously mentioned public notices, further more detailed right-of-way
investigation has disclosed two other pocosin wetland areas. Approximately
0.5 mile west of where the relocated highway is to cross N.C. Highway 211 is
an area of about 9 acres (area A) and about 0.7 mile west of where the
relocation is to cross S.R. 1800 is an area slightly greater than 1 acre
(area B). Also, within the proposed roadway fill between the crossings of
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wetlands, but this entire area has been historically and significantly
disturbed by logging operations and ditching which have altered hydraulic and
vegetative characteristics to the point that criteria for the Corps of
Engineers regulatory jurisdiction is not satisfied. Planning for this project
began in 1970, and State and Federal agencies have participated in various'
environmental investigations. Designs have been altered to lessen impacts on
wetlands. The purpose of the work is to complete the relocation and widening
of U.S. Highway 74/76 to bypass Whiteville, Lake Wacammaw, and Bolton
providing for improved, safer roadway transportation. Plans showing the work
are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No
Department of the Army permit will be issued until the coordinated State
viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed. On April 10, 1986,
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management issued Water Quality
Certificate No. 1904 as required by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
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general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and
accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For
activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of
the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection
Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any
other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the
District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Jeff Richter, until 4:15 p.m.,
July 7, 1986, or telephone [phone].
Wayne A. Hanson
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
September 23, 1985

JAMES E. HARRINGTON
SECRETARY

District Engineer
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ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
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SUBJECT: Columbus County, Relocation of US 74-76 Between
Whiteville and Wilmington (R-61)--SAWC079-N-024-0364
Reference is made to your letter of July 2, 1985, which indicated that
you must issue a public notice before reactivating the subject permit.
You asked that we provide details concerning any changes in the
proposed work.
In 1983 the permit, which was issued in 1980, was extended through
1984. At that time the project was reviewed and certain changes were
made from what was contained in the original permit. Those changes
were discussed in letters dated May 13 and July 12, 1983 (attached).
We have reviewed the design and have determined that there have been
no changes made to the plans within the area of Friar Swamp from those
discussed in the 1983 letters.
There are two areas east of Friar Swamp that because of the October 5,
1984, changes in the Corps regulations may now require a permit.
Attached is a separate application for the fill of approximately
sixteen acres of wetlands in the vicinity of Bolton. Previously this
fill was considered permitted by a nationwide permit in that it involves
wetlands above headwaters. The application is provided for your
consideration and application is hereby made for a Section 404 permit
for these two additional sites, if required.
An EQual Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer
District Engineer
Page 2
September 23, 1985
Application is being made, by copy of this letter, for a Section 401
Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development.
If you have any question, please give me a call at 733-6348.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P. E.
ASST. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
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cc: Mr. John Parker
Mr. Paul Wilms
Mr. W. M. Ingram
Mr. W. G. Marley
Mr. B. G. Jenkins, Jr.
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Jr.
Mr. W. A. Wilson
Mr. David Squires
Mr. E. J. Butler
Mr. Ken Bellamy
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL. WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Department of Administration State of North Carolina Department of the Army
(GS 146-12) Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Corps of Engineers,, Wilmington District.
(GS 113-229,143-215.3(a)(1). 143.215.3(c), 113A-118 (33 CFR 209.320-3-29)
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank --
Attn: Mr. T. L. Waters, P. E., Asst. State Highway Administrator
Applicant Information
A. Name N. C. Dept. of Transportation - Division of Highways
P. 0. Box 2526T c First Middle
B. Address
Raleigh, North Carolina reec,2P. 0. 7611xorRouce
(9I9) 733-6348
city or I own State zip code Phone
11. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County Cnlnmhu¢
B. 1. City, town, community or landmark Bolton NC
2 Is proposed work within city limits? Yes No X
C Creek; river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project
Friar Swamp And Lake Waccamaw
lit. Description of Project Grading, Drainage,
A. 1. Maintenanceofexistingproject 2- Newwork Paving Y-Lines
B. Purpose of excavation or fill.
1, Access channel length width _depth
2- Boat basin length__.____width._______depth
3. Fill area Ro ad & Fill S 1017 q&gth3 0_ 0_0!?w,idth 240 '?+ depth
4. Other length width depth
C. 1. Bulkhead length N/A Average distance waterward of MHW (shoreline)
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material) N/A
D. Excavated material (total, for project)
1. Cubic yards NA 2- Type of material
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also VI. A)
1.?y?Fl 16 Acres 2 Type of material
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Constructigo Equipment:
A. Does the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes T No
B. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes No
C Disposal. Area At A Site Approved By NCDOT Resident Engineer
T. Location
I Do you claim title to disposal area! No
D. Fill material source if rill is to be trucked in
E- How will excavated material be entrapped and erosion controlled? Application Of _ Standard Erosion
Control Devices With Periodic Inspection n Maintenance Of These Devices
F. Type of equipment to be used Highway Cons true 1 on c(ulplnen
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V.- Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment, to project site? If yes, explain No
Di F-8 f
Rev. 10/78
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2.Commercial
3. Housing Development or Industrial
4. Other Public Highway
B. 1. lot size(s) NIA
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water
3. Soil type and texture
4. Type of building facilities or structures
5. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing Planned
B. Describe
6. Land Classification (circle one) DEVELOPED TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY RURAL
CONSERVATION OTHER
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water (See CAMA Local Land Use Plan Synopsis)
Quality: .
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes No
S. I. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yeses No
2. Typeofdischarge Surface.Run-Off From Highway. Small Pipe Drainage
3. Location of discharge
VII: Present rate of shoreline erosion (ifknown)• None
Vill. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army Corps of Engineers or State permits for
work in project area, if applicable: N/A
IX- Length of time required to complete project:
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant
claims title to the affected property. OR if applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property,
then forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title plus written
permission from the owner to carry out the project on his land.
B. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8%z X 11" white paper (see instruction booklet for
details). Note: Original drawings preferred.- only high quality copies accepted.
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by registered or
certified mail or by publication (G.S. 113-229 (d))Enter date served
D. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
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Fpcit-r-nI Paper. uch owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
Co C/o W. L. Brewer P. 0. Box 338, Bolton, NC 28453
Roosevelt Jacobs P. 0. Box 366, Bolton, NC 28453
James 1 Bowen, Rt 1 Box o on, '
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XI. Certification requirement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies
with the State of North Carolina's approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a
manner consistent with such program.
XII. Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this
cation and plat. Applicants should therefore describe in the apple
devel-
opment activities, including construction, excavation, filling a
application and nd land clearing tali anticipated DATE h?6
Asst. State Highpway'sAd ministrator
0iF-82 SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR. MAILING INSTRUCTIONS
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. May 13 , 1983 WILLIAM R. ROBERSON, JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Mr. Ken Jolly
Regulatory Functions Branch
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: SAWC079-N-024-0364 (Permit No. 79-213-267)
Proposed Construction of Relocation of
US 74-76 Between Whiteville and Wilmington—
Placing Fill Material in Wetlands Bordering
Friar Swamp--Columbus County (R-61B)
Reference is made to your March 22, 1983 letter concerning
general mitigation measures for Site "B" on the proposed
project. Our comments below follow each of the suggested
mitigation measures in your letter.
a. Causeway side slopes will be restricted to a 2:1 grade
through ali wetland areas--
We request that the 2:1 slope be revised to allow
the use of 3:1 slopes through the wetland areas.
This will allow us to construct the embankment without
requiring guardrail. The difference in total width
required for this is about 6 foot each side (12 foot
total). The use of 3:1 slopes is more economical than
using 2:1 slopes with guardrail. Using guardrail limits
the aesthetic beauty of the natural environment as seen
by the traveling public. It is noted the wetland involvement
is considerably less than in the original permit (see
item c).
b. Natural areas within the right-of-way will be maintained
(wetlands outside the fill limits will not be cleared
and grubbed)--
We request this be revised to allow some work room
outside the fill limits. This project is designed
District Engineer
Page 2
May 13, 1983
to allow a 40' clear recovery area outside the
pavement edge. This allows the contractor some
work room outside of the toe of fill and also maintains
a 40' clear area for errant vehicles to recover without
hitting a fixed object.
C. Median and shoulder widths will be restricted to the
minimum width possible through all wetland areas--
The median width has been decreased from 88 ft. to 46 ft.
through the wetlands (this is the normal minimum for a
divided freeway). Shoulders have been retained as standard
for this type project.
d. Abandoned roadways in wetlands will be removed, restoring
all original wetland contours--
No roadways are in the wetlands to be abandoned
but we will include provisions to obliterate and restore
all roads within the right-of-way to the original contours
matching the adjacent land.
e. Disposal of all unsuitable excavated materials will be
restricted to high ground--
All material excavated on the project through the wetlands
will be disposed of on high ground out of the wetlands.
f. Culverts will be constructed where necessary through
wetland fills to facilitate sheet flow--
The existing road across Friar Swamp has three bridges
on it somewhat limiting the sheet flow. We have planned
to match or exceed the waterway area now available for
sheet flow by constructing bridges compatible to the
existing structures. The addition of culverts along the
proposed facility without outlets through the existing
roadway does not seem advantageous for any reason.
District Engineer
Page 3
May 13, 1983
Attached is a revised typical section that we propose to
construct across the Friar Swamp wetlands. (Site "A" has
not been changed but remains as was approved in the permit.)
It is requested that the permit, which is scheduled to expire
June 30, 1983, be extended until December 31, 1984, based
on the revised cross section and the mitigation measures
as discussed above.
Sincerely,

T. L. Waters, P. E.
MANAGER OF PLANNING RESEARCH
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WILLIAM R. ROBERSON, JR. July 12, 1983
SECRETARY
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ATTENTION: Mr. Steve Brown
Regulatory Functions Branch
Dear Sir:
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SUBJECT: SAWC079-N-024-0364 (Permit No. 79-2G-267)
Proposed Construction of Relocation of
US 74-76 Between Whiteville and Wilmington—
Placing Fill Material in Wetlands Bordering
Friar Swamp--Columbus County (R-61B)
Following up on our telephone conversation regarding the subject
permit, I am forwarding revised sheet 2 of 8 for Site A and revised
sheet 8 of 8 for Site B.
At Site A the fill slopes through the
from 6:1 to 3:1 to reduce the wetland
has been revised to 1 @ 6' x 6' based
data. Using a design flood frequency
charge would be 175 cubic feet per se
with a single 6' x 6' box culvert.
wetland area have been reduced
loss. Also, the box culvert
on the latest hydrolic design
of 50 years the design dis-
cond. This can be accomodated
At Site B (Friar Swamp) the fill slopes have been reduced to 3:1 and
also the median width has been reduced to 46 feet. The 85 foot
dimension between the undercut of the new roadway and the centerline
of the old roadway has been increased to 96 feet due to the reduction
of the median width. Any further efforts to reduce the area of the
isolated wetlands between the two roadways would require a redesign
of the roadway and six bridges which would cause the project to be
delayed for several months.
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July 12, 1983
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Based on the project revisions outlined herein, we would appreciate
an expeditious approval of our request for a time extension for the
previously issued permits.
Sincerely,
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T. L. Waters, P.E.
Manager of Planning & Research Branch
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
February 24, 1986
MEMORANDUM
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From: ,A. Preston Howard, Jr. ?AJATER Q!'IA'LITY '
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Subject: Regional Office Review & Recommendations
Application for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
Amended Public Notice - D.O.T. Highway 74-76 Relocation
Bolton, North Carolina, Friars Swamp
Columbus County
The D.O.T. proposed by Corps Public Notice dated October 24, 1985 to relocate
Highway 74-76. The relocation would cause the filling of over 16 acres of
wetlands.
This office submitted comments relative to the project dated December 5, 1985,
expressing the concern over excessive filling within wetlands areas. The project
is inconsistant with the policy established by the EMC that projects involving
not more than 1/2 acre may be filled without prior declassification of the waters
by the EMC.
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December 5, 1985
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Bill Mills
Operations Branch
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Wilmington Regional Office
Charles Wakild
Wilmington Regional Office
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A. PRLSIC)N NUWARD, JR.
BY:
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Subject: 401 Certification Request
D.O.T. - Highway Relocation, Hwy. 74-76
Bolton, N.C. - Fryer Swamp
Columbus County
The Department of Transportation proposes to relocate a portion.of
Highway 74-76 across wetlands areas of Fryer.Swamp, classified C-Swampwater.
The D.O.T. proposes to dredge and backfill a portion of wooded swamplands
in two locations north of Bolton, N.C., to provide a suitable roadbed
for highway relocation. Both areas combined would require the filling of
approximately 16 acres of wetlands.
The proposed project has been reviewed to determine impacts to
water quality. The following comments are provided:
1. The project will require 401.certification.`
2. The project is inconsistent with the policy established
by the.Euvironmental.Management Commission,.that filling
of not more than 1/2.acre.area of.wetlands may be.filled
without prior declassification of.those.waters. The
applicant .proposes the'filling of approximately 16 acres
of wetlands which have not been declassified by the EMC.
It is therefore, recommended that the 401 certification.be
denied.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY R E C E I V E D
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890 F F R 17 1986
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
WATER QUALITY SECTION
SAWC086-N-024-0009 13 FebruaryA1986? BRANCH
PUBLIC NOTICE
AMENDED
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has applied for a Department
of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIAL IN WETLANDS ADJACENT TO FRIARS SWAMP
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING U. S. HIGHWAY 74-76 near Bolton, Columbus
County, North Carolina.
The proposed work was described in detail by public notice dated 24 October
1985. The public notice inadvertently stated that the wetlands were of the
"wooded swamp" type, while in fact they are of the "pocosin" type wetlands.
The whole U. S. 74-76 relocation project is divided into three sections. One
section bypasses Whiteville and Lake Waccamaw. This section has been
completed and was to open to the public in December 1985. The second section
crosses Friar's Swamp, and the third section bypasses Bolton. The third
section is the one addressed by the public notice. The second section was
originally permitted by the Charleston District Corps of Engineers on
24 April 1980 under the number 79-26-267. This permit was then transferred to
the Wilmington District and assigned the number SAWC079-N-024-0364. This
permit had an expiration date of 30 June 1983. The applicant requested a time
extension in March of 1983. The Corps of Engineers granted an extension
through 31 December 1984 when the applicant reduced the median width to 46
feet and side slope ratios were changed from 6:1 to 3:1.
In July 1985 the applicant requested another time extension, stating that
project plans remained the same. The applicant was informed that the permit
date had expired and therefore, a new public notice must be issued advertising
the work. The applicant submitted a permit application combining the second
and third sections of this project, and the public notice inadvertently
addressed only the third section.
The second section calls for the placement of about 561,500 cubic yards of
fill material in waters and wetlands of the United States. Plans for the
proposed work are included with this advertisement.
Written comments will be received in this office, ATTN: Mr. Jeff Richter
until 4:15 p.m., 7 March 1986 or telephone [phone].
L. Warren
Lieutenant Colonel,
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
February 18,1986
Mr. R. Paul Wilms, Director
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Wilms:
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
The attached U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice No. 0009 dated
2/13/86 describing a project proposed by NC DOT-HWy. T4=76
is being circulated to interested state agencies for comments on applicable
Section 404 and/or Section 10 permits.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed
project and return this form by 3/5/86
Very sincerely,
John R. Parker, Jr.
404 Coordinator
REPLY This office objects to the project as proposed.
Comments on this project are attached.
This office supports the project proposal.
No comment.
Signed .
Date
Agency
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
13 February 1986
PUBLIC NOTICE
AMENDED
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has applied for a Department
of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIAL IN WETLANDS ADJACENT TO FRIARS SWAMP
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING U. S. HIGHWAY 74-76 near Bolton, Columbus
County, North Carolina.
The proposed work was described in detail by public notice dated 24 October
1985. The public notice inadvertently stated that the wetlands were of the
"wooded swamp" type, while in fact they are of the "pocosin" type wetlands.
The whole U. S. 74-76 relocation project is divided into three sections. One
section bypasses Whiteville and Lake Waccamaw. This section has been
completed and was to open to the public in December 1985. The second section
crosses Friar's Swamp, and the third section bypasses Bolton. The third
section is the one addressed by the public notice. The second section was
originally permitted by the Charleston District Corps of Engineers on
24 April 1980 under the number 79-26-267. This permit was then transferred to
the Wilmington District and assigned the number SAWC079-N-024-0364. This
permit had an expiration date of 30 June 1983. The applicant requested a time
extension in March of 1983. The Corps of Engineers granted an extension
through 31 December 1984 when the applicant reduced the median width to 46
feet and side slope ratios were changed from 6:1 to 3:1.
In July 1985 the applicant requested another time extension, stating that
project plans remained the same. The applicant was informed that the permit
date had expired and therefore, a new public notice must be issued advertising
the work. The applicant submitted a permit application combining the second
and third sections of this project, and the public notice inadvertently
addressed only the third section.
The second section calls for the placement of about 561,500 cubic yards of
fill material in waters and wetlands of the United States. Plans for the
proposed work are included with this advertisement.
Written comments will be received in this office, ATTN: Mr. Jeff Richter
until 4:15 p.m., 7 March 1986 or telephone [phone].
C"r
L. Warren
Lieutenant Colonel,
Corps of Engineers
Deputy District Engineer
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December 5, 1985
MEMORANDUM
To: Bill Mills is
Operations Branch
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From: A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Wilmington Regional Off ice ?. i,,lTcp. ?,iJA' ; ; ; Pf;; in
Thru: Charles Wakild
Wilmington Regional Office
Subject: 401 Certification Request
D.O.T. - Highway Relocation, Hwy. 74-76
Bolton, N.C. - Fryer Swamp
Columbus County
The Department of Transportation proposes to relocate a portion of
Highway 74-76 across wetlands areas of Fryer.Swamp, classified C-Swampwater.
The D.O.T. proposes to dredge and backfill a portion of wooded swamplands
in two locations north of Bolton, N.C., to provide a suitable roadbed
for highway relocation. Both areas combined would require the filling of
approximately 16 acres of wetlands.
The proposed project has been reviewed to determine impacts to
water quality. The following comments are provided:
1. The project will require 401 certification.
2. The project is inconsistent with the policy established
by the-Environmental Management Commission, that filling
of not more than 1/2 acre area of wetlands may be filled
without prior declassification of those waters. The
applicant proposes the filling of approximately 16 acres
of wetlands which have not been declassified by the EMC.
It is therefore, recommended that the 401 certification be
denied.
APH / MEW/ s fAVd---
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Central Files

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
NOV 6
VIII INGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
DEM
SAWC086-N-024-0009 October 24, 1985
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has applied for a
Department of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIAL IN WETLANDS ADJACENT TO
FRIARS SWAMP FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING U. S. HIGHWAY 74-76 near Bolton,
Columbus County, North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show a permit was issued in 1980 for the majority of wetland work
along the 74-76 relocation. With the change in Corps of Engineers regulations
on October 5, 1984, concerning the Corps jurisdiction and regulatory
authority, the applicant realized that the two areas being considered by this
application would require a valid Corps of Engineers permit.prior to the
placement of any fill material. The proposed fill area consists of two sites.
Site No. I is located east of S. R. 1800 and involves the clearing,
excavating, and subsequent filling of about 2 acres of wooded swamy Site
No. 2 is approximately 0.5 mile east of site No. 1 and calls for the clearing,
,{? S k.excavating, and filling of about 14 acres of wooded swamp.
0C The total length of the proposed wetland fill is about 3,000 feet; and at
?1??y P the widest point, it is about 240 feet wide. Plans showing the work are
Ot? lip' included with this public notice. ,
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No
Department-of the Army permit will be issued until the coordinated State
-viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor
will a Department. of the Army permit be issued until the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management has determined the applicability of a
Water Quality Certificate as required by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
OCT 28 1985
PERMITS & ENGINEERING

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The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is "otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and
accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For
activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of
the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection
Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and'any
other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the
District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (DEM), issues, denies or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of
the Army permit serves as application to the DEM for certification.
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Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be
reviewed at the offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale
Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished
to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after
December 9, 1985.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611-7687 on or before D_eeezber 30, 1985, Attention:
Mr. William Mills. 1'?OJ-
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Jeff Richter, until 4:15 p.m.,
November 29, 1985, or telephone [phone].
/ GEORGE T. BURCH
/• EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
L. Warren
Lieutenant Colonel,
Corps of Engineers
Deputy District Engineer

JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps
P. 0. Box 1890
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
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September 23, 1985
of Engineers
Wilmington, NC 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
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JAMES E. HARRINGTON
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Columbus County, Relocation of US 74-76 Between
Whiteville and Wilmington (R-61)--SAWC079-N-024-0364
Reference is made to your letter of July 2, 1985, which indicated that
you must issue a public notice before reactivating the subject permit.
You asked that we provide-details concerning any changes in the
proposed work.
In 1983 the permit, which was issued in 1980, was extended through
1984. At that time the project was reviewed and certain changes were
made from what was contained in the original permit. Those changes
were discussed in letters dated May 13 and July 12, 1983 (attached).
We have reviewed the design and have determined that there have been
no changes made to the plans within the area of Friar Swamp from those
discussed in the 1983 letters.
There are two areas east of Friar Swamp that because of the October 5,
1984, changes in the Corps regulations may now require a permit.
Attached is a separate application for the fill of approximately
sixteen acres of wetlands in the vicinity of Bolton. Previously this
fill was considered permitted by a nationwide permit in that it involves
wetlands above headwaters. The application is provided for your
consideration and application is hereby made for a Section 404 permit
for these two additional sites, if required.
"""'AnEqualOppoftu6ity/AttirmatiG6Action`Empioyet
District Engineer
Page 2
September 23, 1985
Application is being made, by copy of this letter, for a Section 401
Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development.
If you have any question, please give me a call at 733-6348.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P. E.
ASST. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
TLW/BJO/jcr
Attachment
cc: Mr. John Parker
Mr. Paul Wilms
Mr. W. M. Ingram
Mr. W. G. Marley
Mr. B. G. Jenkins, Jr.
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Jr.
Mr. W. A. Wilson
Mr. David Squires
Mr. E. J. Butler
Mr. Ken Bellamy
-11. IF ILL. WATER QUALITY CERTiFIG dA.MR-1-Vt onaft -Ova EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
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Department of Administndoa State of North Carolina
(GS 146.121 Oeparunset of Nawral Resourt as and community OsvslaPment DCcwps epartment of the Army
(GS 113-229,143-215.3(a)(1). 143.215.3(e), tiA-lid (13 CFR2 200f9..320.9320-,3291
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Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank
Attn: Mr. T. L. lVaters, P. E., Asst. State Highway Administrator
1. Applicant Information
A. Name N• C:, Dept. of Transportation - Division of Highways
P . 0 . BOX 2 S 2
B. Address t First Middle
Raleigh, North Carolina etL'27611°rRouce
(.919)733-6348
City or Town State Zip Code Phone
11. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County -f n11imTiiic
8. t. City, Gown, community or landmark Bolton, NC
2 Is proposed work within city limits? Yes _.._No X _
C Creek, river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project
Friar Swam And Lake Waccamaw
Ill. Description of Project Grading, Drainage,
A. 1. Maintenance of existing project 2. New work Paving Y -Line s
B. Purpose of excavation or rill.
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1. Access channel length width
-._._.__depth
2. Boat basin IengEh.--. width
3. Fill area Ro ad & F i 11 S 1 oti t depth
Q?'mgth 3 , width 20 !depth
4. Other length width
--.depth
C 1. Bulkhead length Average distance waterward of MHW (shoreline)
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material) N/A
0. Excavated material (total for project)
1. Cubic yards 2. Type of material
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also V1. A)
i. Xaiacy 16 Acres 7 Type of material
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Construetiglt Equipment.
A. Does the area w be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes -_ No
S. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps orother wetland? Yes.__,_._No
G Disposal Area
L Location At A Site Approved By NCDOT Resident -Engineer
Z' Do you claim title to disposal area! 110
0. Fill material source if fill is to be trucked in -
E. How will excavated material be en trapped and erosion controlled? Application O f Standard Erosion
Control Devices With Periodic Inspection An ai.ntenance Of These Device
F. Type of cgtripment to be used H1g way ons true ion qulpMen
Ca. Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? If No
yes; explain
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3• NOL's+^a Devdo ment or Industrial
4. Other Public Highway
8. 1. Lot size(s) . NIA i
2. Elevation of Iot(s) above mean high water
3. Soil type and texture
4. Type of building facilities or structures ,
5. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing
8. Describe Planned
6• Land Classification (circle one) DEVELOPED •
CONSERVATION TRANSITIONAL. COMMUNITY RURAL
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water OTHER
Quality: (See CAMA Local Land Use Plan Synopsis)
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes
8. 1. Will any runoff or disch No
arge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes_,y_No
2. TYpeofdischarge Surface-Run-Off From Highway,
3. Location of discharge Small P i e Dra i na e
Vll: Present rate of shoreline erosion (if known): None
VI11. List permit numbers and issue daces of previous De
work in project partment of Army Corps of Engineers or State area, it applicable: N q permits for
IX. Length of time required to complete project:
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State plication nly)'or other instrument
claims title to the affected property. OR f applicant is not claiming to be the ow der which applicant ner then forward a copy Of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title plus written
of said property,
permission from the owner to carry out the project on his land.
8. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8% X 11" white paper (see instruction bookle
details). Note: Original drawings preferred . only high quality copies accepted. . t for
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners b re
certified mail or by publication (G.S. 113-229 d y gistered or
0 List names ())Enter date served
and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicants.
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
F 0 W. L. Brewer P. 0. Box 338, Bolton, NC 28453
It Jacobs P. 0. Box 366, Bolton, NC 28453
James T. Bowen, Rt. 1 ox o on,
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Certification
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With 1 Certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies
With tt ennt Carolina's approved coastal management program
in manner consistent a
with such program, and will be conducted
Any permit lat. pursuant
cation and plat to this application will allow only the development described in this
Applicants should therefore describe in the application activities, including construction. excavation rapplication and plat all anticipated develM
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GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
May 13, 1983
WILLIAM R. ROBERSON,JR.
SECRETARY
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Mr. Ken Jolly
Regulatory Functions Branch
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: SAWC079-N-024-0364 (Permit No. 79-2G-267)
Proposed Construction of Relocation of
US 74-76 Between Whiteville and Wilmington—
Placing Fill Material in Wetlands Bordering
Friar Swamp--Columbus County (R-61B)
Reference is made to your March 22, 1983 letter concerning
general mitigation measures for Site "B" on the proposed
project. Our comments below follow each of the suggested
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a. Causeway side slopes will be restricted to a 2:1 grade
through all wetland areas--

We-request that the 2:1 slope be revised to allow
the use of 3:1 slopes through the wetland areas.
This will allow us to construct the embankment without
requiring guardrail. The difference in total width
required for this is about 6 foot each side (12 foot
total). The use of 3:1 slopes is more economical than
using 2:1 slopes with guardrail. Using guardrail limits
the aesthetic beauty of the natural environment as seen
by the traveling public. It is noted the wetland involvement
is considerably less than in the original permit (see
item c).
b. Natural areas within the right-of-way will be maintained
(wetlands outside the fill limits will not be cleared
and grubbed)--
We request this be revised to allow some work room
outside the fill limits. This project is designed
District Engineer
Page 2
May 13, 1983
to allow a 40' clear recovery area outside the
pavement edge. This allows the contractor some
work room outside of the toe of fill and also maintains
a 40' clear area for errant vehicles to recover without
hitting a fixed object.
C. Median and shoulder widths will be restricted to the
minimum width possible through all wetland areas--
The median width has been decreased from 88 ft. to 46 ft.
through the wetlands (this is the normal minimum for a
divided freeway). Shoulders have been retained as standard
for this type project. '
d. Abandoned roadways in wetlands will be removed, restoring
all original wetland contours--
No roadways are in the wetlands to be abandoned
but we will include provisions to obliterate and restore
all roads within the right-of-way to the original contours
matc4ing the adjacent land.
e. Disposal of all unsuitable excavated materials will be
restricted to high ground--
All material excavated on the project-through the wetlands
will be disposed of on high ground out of the wetlands.
f. Culverts will be constructed where necessary through
wetland fills to facilitate sheet flow--
The existing road across Friar Swamp has three bridges
on it somewhat limiting the sheet flow. We have planned
to match or exceed the waterway area now available for
sheet flow by constructinZ bridges compatible to the
existing structures. The addition of culverts along the
proposed facility without outlets through the existing
roadway does not seem advantageous for any reason.
District Engineer
Page 3
May 13, 1983
Attached is a revised typical section that we propose to
construct across the Friar Swamp wetlands. (Site "A" has
not been changed but remains as was approved in the permit.)
It is requested that the permit, which is scheduled to expire
June 30, 1983, be extended until December 31, 1984, based
on the revised cross section and the mitigation measures
as discussed above. ,
Sincerely,
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T. L. Waters, P. E.
MANAGER OF PLANNING $ RESEARCH
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Mr. G. E. Wells
Mr. E. J. Butler.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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July 12, 1983
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
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ATTENTION: Mr. Steve Brown
Regulatory Functions Branch
Dear Sir:
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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SUBJECT: SAWC079-N-024-0364 (Permit No. 79-2G-267)
Proposed Construction of Relocation of
US 74-76 Between Whiteville and Wilmington—
Placing Fill Material in Wetlands Bordering
Friar Swamp--Columbus County (R-61B)
Following up on our telephone conversation regarding the subject
permit, I am forwarding revised sheet 2 of 8 for Site A.and revised
sheet 8 of 8 for Site B.
At Site A the fill slopes through the
from 6:1 to 3:1 to reduce the wetland
has been revised to 1 0 6' x 6' based
data. Using a design flood frequency
charge would be 17S cubic feet per sei
with a single 6' x 6' box culvert.
wetland area have been reduced
loss. Also, the box culvert
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:ond. This can be accomodated
At Site B (Friar Swamp) the fill slopes have been reduced to 3:1 and
also the median width has been reduced to 46 feet. The 85 foot
dimension between the undercut of the new roadway and the centerline
of the old roadway has been increased to 96 feet due to the reduction
of the median width. Any further efforts to reduce the area of the
isolated wetlands between the two roadways would require a redesign
of the;roadway and six bridges which would cause the project to be
delayed for several months.
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July 12, 1983
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Based on the project revisions outlined herein, we would appreciate
an expeditious approval of our request for a time extension for the
previously issued permits.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P.E.
Manager of Planning $ Research Branch
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
SAWCO86-N-024-0009
PUBLIC NOTICE
October 24, 1985
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has applied for a
Department of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIAL IN WETLANDS ADJACENT TO
FRIARS SWAMP FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING U. S. HIGHWAY 74-76 near Bolton,
Columbus County, North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show a permit was issued in 1980 for the majority of wetland work
along the 74-76 relocation. With the change in Corps of Engineers regulations
on October 5, 1984, concerning the Corps jurisdiction and regulatory
authority, the applicant realized that the two areas being considered by this
application would require a valid Corps of Engineers permit prior to the
placement of any fill material. The proposed fill area consists of two sites.
Site No. 1 is located east of S. R. 1800 and involves the clearing,
excavating, and subsequent filling of about 2 acres of wooded swamp. Site
No. 2 is approximately 0.5 mile east of site No. 1 and calls for the clearing,
excavating, and filling of about 14 acres of wooded swamp.
The total length of the proposed wetland fill is about 3,000 feet; and at
the widest point, it is about 240 feet wide. Plans showing the work are
included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No
Department of the Army permit will be issued until the coordinated State
viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor
will a Department of the Army permit be issued until the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management has determined the applicability of a
Water Quality Certificate as required by PL 92-500.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
OCT 28 1985
PERMITS & ENGINEERING
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The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
t e p eluding cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the pub c n of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest re
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
gener That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilizat on o All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumu_ --
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and
accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For
activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of
the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection
Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and.any
other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the
District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (DEM), issues, denies or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The. DEM considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of
the Army permit serves as application to the DEM for certification.

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Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be
reviewed at the offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale
Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished
to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after
December 9, 1985.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611-7687 on or before December 30, 1985, Attention:
Mr. William Mills.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Jeff Richter, until 4:15 p.m.,
November 29, 1985, or telephone [phone].
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Regulatory Branch
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
October 24, 1985
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC086-N-024-0009
RECEIVED
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Mills:
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'ATEa 0UA! ITV SECTION!
Enclosed is the application of the North Carolina Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, for a Department of the
Army permit and a State Water Quality Certification to place fill
material in the waters and wetlands of Friars Swamp for the
purpose of relocating U. S. Highway 74/76, near Bolton, Columbus
County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your
acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with
Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorization of the proposed activity
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have
determined that a water quality certification may be required
under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department
of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has
been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days
after receipt of a request for certification is considered a
reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if your office has
not acted on the request by December 20, 1985, the District
Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
har s W. Ho is
ief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copy Furnished:
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
JAMES G. MARTIN September 23, 1985
GOVERNOR
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
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JAMES E. HARRINGTON
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Columbus County, Relocation of US 74-76 Between
Whiteville and Wilmington (R-61)--SAWC079-N-024-0364
Reference is made to your letter of July 2, 1985, which indicated that
you must issue a public notice before reactivating the subject permit.
You asked that we provide details concerning any changes in the
proposed work.
In 1983 the permit, which was issued in 1980, was extended through
1984. At that time the project was reviewed and certain changes were
made from what was contained in the original permit. Those changes
were discussed in letters dated May 13 and July 12, 1983 (attached).
We have reviewed the design and have determined that there have been
no changes made to the plans within the area of Friar Swamp from those
discussed in the 1983 letters.
There are two areas east of Friar Swamp that because of the October 5,
1984, changes in the Corps regulations may now require a permit.
Attached is a separate application for the fill of approximately
sixteen acres of wetlands in the vicinity of Bolton. Previously this
fill was considered permitted by a nationwide permit in that it involves
wetlands above headwaters. The application is provided for your
consideration and application is hereby made for a Section 404 permit
for these two additional sites, if required.
An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer

District Engineer
Page 2
September 23, 1985
Application is being made, by copy of this letter, for a Section 401
Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development.
If you have any question, please give me a call at 733-6348.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P. E.
ASST. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
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Attachment
cc: Mr. John Parker
Mr. Paul Wilms
Mr. W. M. Ingram
Mr. W. G. Marley
Mr. B. G. Jenkins, Jr.
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Jr.
Mr. W. A. Wilson
Mr. David Squires
Mr. E. J. Butler
Mr. Ken Bellamy
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL. WATER QUALITY CERTIFICA ,K.a r#N
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EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT 'l
0e0artment of Administration State of North Carolina
(GS 14612) Department of Natural Resources and Community Oevei Oepartn+ent of the Army
opment Corps of Engineers,. wilmingto"Istdct •
(GS 113-229,143-215.3(a)(1). 143-215.3(c), 113A-118 (33 CFR 209.320-3291
- tOCT) 2 r('";3 .
Please type or print and fill in ail blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank
Attn: Mr. T. L. Waters, P. E., A.st. State Highway Administrator
I. Applicant Information
A. Name N. C. Dept. of Transportation - Division of Highways
P. 0. BOX 2526T t First Middle
8. Address
Raleigh, North Carolina reet'2 i 6llx or Route
(,919)73-3-6348
City or Town State Zip Code Phone
II. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County Cn1i1Tnh1I11_
B. 1'. City, town, community or landmark Bolton, NC
2 Is proposed work within city limits? Yes _._._.No X _
C Creek; river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project
Friar Swam And Lake Waccamaw
Ill. Description of Project Grading, Drainage,
A. 1. Maintenance of existing project 2 New work Paving--Y-Lines
B. Purpose of excavation or rill.
1, Access channel length__widthdepth
2 Boat basin length_____,__width depth
3. Fill area Road & Fill Slog. Fngth30_00I+ width 240_'++depth
4. Other 'length width______depth
C. 1. Bulkhead length __NJ A Average distance waterward of MHW (shoreline)
2 Type of bulkhead construction (material) NIA
D. Excavated material (total for project)
1. Cubic yards N/A Z Type of material
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also V1. A)
1.zwxacg" 16 Acres 2. Type of material
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Constructigp Equipment:
A. Does the area tt, be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes __ No
8. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes No
C. L sposal. Lo tticn At A Site Approved By NCDOT Resident .Engineer
2: Do you claim tide to disposal areal No
D. Fill material source if fill is to be trucked in "
E. How will excavated material be entrapped and erosion controiled?A lication Of Standard Erosion
Control Devices With Periodic Inspection And Maintenance 0 These Devices
F. Type of cgrripment to be used Hig way Cons truc. ion qui.pmen
G. Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? If yes, explaart No
Dl, F-81
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2.. Commercial
3. Housing Develo ment or Industrial
4. Other Mlic Highway
8. I. Lot size(s) NSA
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water
3. Soil type and texture
4. Type of building facilities or structures
5. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing Planned
9. Describe --
6. Land Classification (circle one) DEVELOPED TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY
CONSERVATION OTHER RURAL
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water (See CAMA Local Land Use Plan Synopsis)
Quality:
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes No X
B• 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes Y No._.•__
2 Type of discharge Surface -Run-Off From Highway, Small Pipe Drainage
3. Location of discharge
VII. Present rate of shoreline erosion (if known): None
VIII. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army Corps of Engineers or State rmits f
work in project area, if applicable: M /A pe or
IX. Length of time required to complete project.
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State • .
application claims title to the affected property. OR ifapplica t is not claiming to be the owner of said applicant
operty,
then forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title plus written
permission from the owner to carry out the project on his land.
8. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8%2 X 11" white paper (see instruction booklet for
details). Note: Original) drawings preferred - only high quality copies accepted. -
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by re istered
certified mail or by publication (G.5. 113.229 (d))Enter date served g or
D. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
S
Ff-dpra Pa12-er Co., C/O
uch owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below. Brewer- P F elt Jacobs P. 0.WBox.366, Bolton,ONCB284538' Bolton, NC 28453
James T. Bowen, Rt. 1 ox o on,
ary mi
XI. Certification requirement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies
with the State of North Carolinas approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a
manner consistent with such program.
XII. Any permit issued Pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this
cation and plaL Applicants should therefore describe in the
application apply
t all anticipated deve!-
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
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JAMES B. HUNT, JR. May 13 , 1983 WILLIAM R. ROBERSON, JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Mr. Ken Jolly
Regulatory Functions Branch
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: SAWC079-N-024-0364 (Permit No. 7.9-213-267)
Proposed Construction of Relocation of
US 74-76 Between Whiteville and Wilmington—
Placing Fill Material in Wetlands Bordering
Friar Swamp--Columbus County (R-61B)
Reference is made to your March 22, 1983 letter concerning
general mitigation measures for Site "B" on the proposed
project. Our comments below follow each of the suggested
mitigation measures in your letter.
a. Causeway side slopes will be restricted.to a 2:1 grade
through ali wetland areas--
We request that the 2:1 slope be revised to allow
the use of 3:1 slopes through the wetland areas.
This will allow us to construct the embankment without
requiring guardrail. The difference in total width
required for this is about 6 foot each side (12 foot
total). The use of 3:1 slopes is more economical than
using 2:1 slopes with guardrail. Using guardrail limits
the aesthetic beauty of the natural environment as s.-en
by the traveling public. It is noted the wetland involvement
is considerably less than in the original permit (see
item c).
b. Natural areas within the right-of-way will be maintained
(wetlands outside the fill limits will not be cleared
and grubbed)-
We request this be revised to allow some work room
outside the fill limits. This project is designed
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May 13,
Engineer
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to allow a 40' clear recovery area outside the
pavement edge. This allows the contractor some
work room outside of the toe of fill and also maintains
a 40' clear area for errant vehicles to recover without
hitting a fixed object.
C. Median and shoulder widths will be restricted to the
minimum width possible through all wetland areas--
The median width has been decreased from 88 ft. to 46 ft.
through the wetlands (this is the normal minimum for a
divided freeway). Shoulders have been retained as standard
for this type project. '
d. Abandoned roadways in wetlands will be removed, restoring
all original wetland contours--
No roadways are in the wetlands to be abandoned
but we will include provisions to obliterate and restore
all roads within the right-of-way to the original contours
matc4ing the adjacent land.
e. Disposal of all unsuitable excavated materials will be
restricted to high ground--
All material excavated on the project through the wetlands
will be disposed of on high ground out of the wetlands.
f. Culverts will be constructed where necessary through
wetland fills to facilitate sheet flow--
The existing road across Friar Swamp has three bridges
on it somewhat limiting the sheet flow. We have planned
to match or exceed the waterway area now available for
sheet flow by constructing bridges compatible to the
existing structures. The addition of culverts along the
proposed facility without outlets through the existing
roadway does not seem advantageous for any reason.
District Engineer
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May 13, 1983
Attached is a revised typical section that we propose to
construct across the Friar Swamp wetlands. (Site "A" has
not been changed but remains as was approved in the permit.)
It is requested that the permit, which is scheduled to expire
June 30, 1983, be extended until December 31, 1984, based
on the revised cross section and the mitigation measures
as discussed above.
Sincerely,
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T. L. Waters, P. E.
MANAGER OF PLANNING $ RESEARCH
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cc: Mr. W. M. Ingram
Mr. G. E. Wells
Mr. E. J. Butler.
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Jr.
Mr. B. G. Jenkins, Jr.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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July 12, 1983
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Mr. Steve Brown
Regulatory Functions Branch
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: SAWC079-N-024-0364 (Permit No. 79-2G-267)
Proposed Construction of Relocation of
US 74-76 Between Whiteville and Wilmington—
Placing Fill Material in Wetlands Bordering
Friar Swamp--Columbus County (R-61B)
Following up on our telephone conversation regarding the subject
permit, I am forwarding revised sheet 2 of 8 for Site A and revised
sheet 8 of 8 for Site B.
At Site A the fill slopes through the
from 6:1 to 3:1 to reduce the wetland
has been revised to 1 @ 6' x 6' based
data. Using a design flood frequency
charge would be 175 cubic feet per se,
with a single 6' x 6' box culvert.
wetland area have been reduced
loss. Also, the box culvert
on the latest hydrolic design
of 50 years the design dis-
zond. This can be accomodated
At Site B (Friar Swamp) the fill slopes have been reduced to 3:1 and
also the median width has been reduced to 46 feet. The 85 foot
dimension between the undercut of the new roadway and the centerline
of the old roadway has been increased to 96 feet due to the reduction
of the median width. Any further efforts to reduce the area of the
isolated wetlands between the two roadways would require a redesign
of the roadway and six bridges which would cause the project to be
delayed for several months.

District Engineer
July 12, 1983
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Based on the project revisions outlined herein, we would appreciate
an expeditious approval of our request for a time extension for the
previously issued permits.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P.E.
Manager of Planning & Research Branch
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