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MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR
DIVISION 4
January 2, 2007
Mr. William Wescott
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Mr. Robert Ridings
Wetlands/401 Unit
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27604
SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: Stream Cleanout of Unnamed Tributary (UT) of Contentnea Creek
downstream of crossline under US 264 in Wilson County.
Dear Sirs:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to remove
accumulated sediment and debris in UT of Contentnea Creek downstream of crossline
pipe under US 264. This activity proposes to permanently impact 1801inear feet of
stream channel. The NCDOT anticipates that this stream Cleanout activity will be
authorized under Nationwide Permit (NWP) 3. This application is also intended as
request for written authorization from the NC Division of Water Quality to proceed with
Cleanout under General Water Quality Certificate # 3494 (NWP 3).
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

FEDERALLY-PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) currently list three federally protected species for
Wilson County (Table 1).
Table 1- Federally Protected Species of Wilson County
Federal Habitat Biological
Common Name Scientific Name Status Present Conclusion
Red-cockaded Picoides borealis E N No Effect
woodpecker
Dwarf wedge mussel Alasmidonta heterodon E N No Effect
Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii E N No Effect
No element occurrences are listed on the NHP database within one mile of the project
area. During the onsite visit, it was determined that there were no pine trees suitable for
RCW foraging or nesting are in, or adjacent to, the project area. There was also no habitat
suitable for the Dwarf wedge mussel. No Michaux's sumac was not observed in project
vicinity. This project is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any of the
federally protected species listed in Wilson County.
No sites eligible for listing on the National Register occur within the area of potential
effect. This project will not affect listed or eligible historic properties.
MINIMIZATION INFORMATION
Impacts will be minimized by strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the
protection of surface waters and wetlands, restrictions against the staging of equipment in
waters of the US, and coordination (including apre-construction meeting) with the
Division Environmental Officer.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Jamie
Guerrero at [phone] or Chad Goggins at [phone]. Your time and effort are
appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
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R. E. Greene, Jr., PE
Division Engineer, Division 4
cc: Mr. Jamie Guerrero, Division Environmental Officer
Mr. Bill Bass, District 2 Engineer

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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
20070035
USAGE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(lt any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
^ 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 3
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: R. E. Greene -Division Engineer
Mailing Address: PO Box 3165
Wilson, NC 27895-3165

Telephone Number: 252-237-6164x3501 Fax Number: 252-234-6174
E-mail Address: r~reene(a)dot.state.nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Jamie Guerrero Division 4 Environmental Officer
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address: Division 4 - NCDOT
509 Ward Blvd.
Wilson, NC 27895-3165

Telephone Number:
E-mail Address: lgu 252 237-6164x3530 Fax Number: 252-234-6174
errerona,dot.state.nc.us
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III. Project Information
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Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Ditch cleanout of Unamed Tributary (UT) of Contentnea Creek on north
side of US264 in Wilson County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wilson USGS Wilson Quad ma~Nearest Town:Wilson
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.):
Site is 1.1 miles west of Black Creek Road exit on US264
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.6750 °N 77.9248 °W
6. Property size (acres):
N/A
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: This UT flows into Contentnea Creek
8. River Basin: Neuse River
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: rural area primarily farmland
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Using mechanical hi~hwa~equipment to remove debris and accumulated sediment 180 foot
downstream from current pipe crossing under US264 thus restoring this stream the existing
known elevations (refer to enclosed 1996 elevation maps
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work Accumulated sediment and debris have caused
flooding and drainage problems for current upstream farming activities thus raising concerns
of current property owner/farmer.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Permanent impacts (excavation) are
proposed to 180 feet (0 02 acres) of stream channel and all excavated material will be
removed from site.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number

(indicate on map)
T e of Im act
yp p Type of Wetland

(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year

Floodplain
( es/no) Distance to
Nearest

Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact

(acres)

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply lenuth X width. then divide by 43_Sh0_

Stream Im act
P
Number
(indicate on map)

tream Name

ype of Impact
Perennial

or
Intermittent
Average

Stream Width
Before Impact J

Impact
Length
(linear feet)

Area of
Impact
(acres)
0.00 to 1+80 UT to Contentnea
Creek Excavation/cleanout intermittent 6 180 0.02

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 180 0.02
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainaue. bulkheads. etc.
Open Water Impact
Site N
b ,..
Name of Waterbody V Type of Waterbody Area of
um
er
(if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma) ocean, etc.) (acres)
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Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.02
Wetland Impact (acres): 0
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.02
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 180
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
N/A
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A
Expected pond surface area: N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Strict enforcement of Best
Mana>;ement Practices for sedimentation and erosion control the protection of wetlands and
surface waters will be enforced.
VIII. Mitigation
watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
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DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetl ands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
No miti atg ion proposed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ®Meets Federal Categorical Exclusion criteria
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify Neuse River )? Yes ® No ^
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
* Impact Required
Zone ~~~, ,~o ~, o+~ Multiplier ,~,~,,,^ ~,
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Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
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Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level.
All appropriate best management practices for sediment and erosion control will be
implemented.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
This is a maintenance project
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XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
A ant/Agent's S~gnature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)

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