20090782 Ver 1_Information Letter_20090714

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
July 7, 2009
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Coastal Management
James H. Gregson
Director
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
John Hennessy
Division of Water Quality
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NC Dept of Transportation - Bridge No. 40
e Freeman
Secretary
The project site is located on SR 1140 over Cedar Swamp Creek, Newport,
Carteret County.
Proposed Project: The applicant is proposing to replace the existing 53' long bridge with a new
72' long box culvert and associated infrastructure within the existing right-of-
way.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
07/28/2009. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
Stephen Lane at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth continents with supporting data are
requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557--3421
Phone [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement, net
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Major Permit Fee Schedule'
Circle One
DCM % DWQ %
Development Type . Fee (14300160143510009316256253). (2430016024351000952341)
1. Private, non-commercial
development that does not involve
the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas: $250 100%($250) 0%($0)
II. Public or commercial
development that does not involve
the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas: $400 100%($400) 0%($0)
III. For development that involves
the filling and/or excavation of up
to 1 acre of wetlands and/or open
water areas, determine if A,8, C,
or D below applies:
III(A). Private, non-commercial
development, if General Water
Quality Certification No. 3490
(See attached) can be applied: $250 100%($250) 0%($0)
III(B). Public or commercial ..
development, if General Water - -
Quality Certification No. 3490
(See attached) can be applied: $400 100%($400) 0%($0).
III(C). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 3490 (see
attached) could be applied, but
DCM staff determined that
additional review and written
DWQ concurrence is needed
because of concerns related to
water quality or aquatic life: $400 60%($240) 40%($160)
III(D), if General Water Quality
Certification No. 3490 (see
attached) cannot be applied: $400 60%($240) 406/.($160)

IV. Development that Involves the
filling and/or excavation of more
than one acre of wetlands and/or
open water areas: $475 60%($285) 40%($190)
Check # _ ps'f'ep..
Amount 1$ 406
Project
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION, REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project is located on SRI 140 over Cedar Swamp Creek at Bridge
No. 40 in Carteret County.
Photo Index -2006:47-577(Indexed by N-0,12-13) 2000: 45-562(Indexed by O-P,12-13)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,635,828 Y:380572
Latitude: 34°46'37" Longitude: 76°52'57"
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Date of Site Visits -May 14, 2009 and June 30, 2009
Was Applicant Present - No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete: June 30, 2009
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plans - Carteret County
Land Classification From LUP - Low Density Residential/Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTW, PTA, PTS
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned- N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge for public use
Planned - Bridge for public use
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
EXCAVATED FILLED OTHER
(A) Open Water 1,716 sf
(B) Section 404 Wetlands 3,036 sf
(C) High Ground Disturbed by project 42,848 sf
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 47,600 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: C Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace the existing 53' long bridge on SRI 140 over
Cedar Swamp Creek with a new 72' long box culvert and associated infrastructure within the existing
right-of-way.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BRIDGE NO. 40 OVER CEDAR SWAMP CREEK
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9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
Bridge No. 40 is located on SRI 140 over Cedar Swamp Creek, 0.61 miles west of US HWY 70 in
Newport, Carteret County. The causeway elevation in the project area is approximately 10' above
the normal high water level. The predominant land use in the project area is low density residential
development. The sides of the elevated causeway to the bridge are maintained and vegetated with
sod grasses. The floodplain and embankments of Cedar Swamp Creek immediately adjacent to the
bridge are characterized by bottomland hardwood wetland type vegetation.
The existing bridge, constructed in 1953, is a two lane bridge that is 53' long and 24' wide. The
bridge is a three span fixed bridge, with a maximum of 18' of horizontal distance between the spans
and a vertical clearance of 6.7' underneath the bridge. The bridge superstructure consists of a
concrete deck on wooden joists. The bridge is supported with timber caps on timber piles. The
bridge received a 43 out of a possible 100 points during its last sufficiency rating. The bridge is
located within a curve and a sag. The road over the bridge is classified as a Secondary Road and
allows for the flow of traffic between US HWY 70 and SRI 124. There are currently no stormwater
runoff controls on the bridge and the deck drains flow directly into the creek below.
Two utility lines are located in the project vicinity. A telephone cable parallels the south side of
the bridge and crosses under Cedar Swamp Creek. Aerial electric lines cross over the bridge and
Cedar Swamp Creek.
The waters of Cedar Swamp Creek received a classification of C by the Environmental
Management Commission in the area of the proposed construction. Cedar Swamp Creek is classified
by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as Inland Waters, however, the area is not
considered a Primary Nursery Area. The waters are closed to shellfishing by the Shellfish Sanitation
Section of the Division of Environmental Health. At the project site the creek ranges from
approximately 15' to 30' wide and has a maximum water depth of -3' below the normal high water
level in the area of the bridge. There were no SAV's or oyster beds observed in the project area
during the site visits. The creek bottom is composed of a silty sand substrate.
Project Proposal
NCDOT proposes to replace the existing Bridge No. 40 over Cedar Swamp Creek. The project
involves replacement of the existing bridge and related approaches with an aluminum box culvert
and new approaches. To initiate the project, the existing bridge would be closed and traffic re-routed
to an off-site detour route along SR 1124 (Nine Foot Road), and US HWY 70. The existing bridge is
to be completely demolished and removed from the project site utilizing NCDOT's Best
Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal. This would entail that all efforts would
be undertaken to ensure that materials are not dropped or otherwise placed in the waters of Cedar
Swamp Creek. Any materials inadvertently entering the waters would be immediately removed.
The new culvert as proposed would be 72' in length and 25' 4" in width. The box culvert design
would allow an increase in the horizontal clearance to 25' 4" through the culvert. The culvert is
designed to be buried 1' below the creek bed bottom and allow 6.7' of vertical clearance, which is
the same as the existing clearance height.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BRIDGE NO. 40 OVER CEDAR SWAINIP CREEK
PAGE #3
To initiate construction of the culvert, temporary sheet pile would be driven just upstream and
downstream of the proposed culvert location. Pumps would then be utilized to dewater the 100' of
stream in the project area and pump the stream flow around the project site. The installation of the
culvert would require the applicant to excavate a 78' long x 32' wide section of the creek and banks
below the existing bridge to approximately 3' below the creek bottom. The spoil from this
excavation would be stored temporarily within the existing Right-of-Way for later use on the project.
The culvert location would be bedded with a 2' thick layer of #57 washed stone and the
aluminum culvert would be placed into the excavated area such that the bottom of the culvert would
rest 1' below the adjacent creek bottom. The applicant would then backfill a 72' long x 14' wide
area with sand on each side of the proposed culvert sand to bring the area up to grade. The ends of
the culvert are to be stabilized with aluminum headwalls and wingwalls. The culvert headwalls
(31.5' wide total) would extend from the sides of the culvert out to the edges of the creek banks and
the wingwalls would extend 13.5' beyond the headwalls into high ground and would be placed
entirely above the NWL elevation. The pumps and temporary sheet piling would then be removed
and stream flow restored.
The applicant has also proposed to replace the approach structures to the culvert. The grade on
the causeway would be raised by approximately l' from Sta. 16+00 to Sta. 23+00, including over the
culvert which is located between Sta. 19+78 to Sta. 20+05, which will reduce the sag in the road at
the project site. The centerline of the road would be shifted approximately 8' to the right to
straighten the road, and two 12' wide paved travel lanes with 16'wide shoulders would be
constructed. The shoulders would be vegetated to provide pervious riparian buffers to Cedar Swamp
Creek. To create the required shoulder width for the elevated road 3,036 square feet of Section 404
Wetlands comprised of bottomland hardwood swamp type vegetation would be filled adjacent to the
creek. The applicant is currently coordinating with the USACE to provide wetland mitigation for
project impacts at a 1:1 ratio on a parcel of land adjacent to the project.
The existing fiber optic telephone line on the south side of the bridge must be relocated byboring
under Cedar Swamp Creek with a directional drill from high ground to high ground and a permit will
be sought by the telephone company under a separate permit application. The existing overhead
electric lines are to be abandoned by the electric company due to the existing redundancy within the
electric system and to enable construction of the project. The applicant received a Stormwater
Permit Exclusion (SW8 090514) from the DWQ for this project dated June 3, 2009.
Anticipated Impacts
The proposed culvert would require 1,716 sq. ft. and 276 cubic yards of excavation in Public
Trust Waters and the Public Trust Area of Cedar Swamp Creek, all of which would be backfilled
during culvert installation. The project would result in 42,848 sq. ft. of high ground disturbance for
the grading and paving of the new approaches to the culvert. It is anticipated that the proposed
culvert installation and causeway in place of the existing bridge would fill 2,016 sq. ft. of floodplain
within Cedar Swamp Creek. This would partially eliminate hydraulic capacity and floodplain area of
the White Oak River system, although the culvert has been sized to handle the flows from a 100 year
storm event.
Approximately 3,036 sq. ft. of Section 404 Wetlands would also be filled during the installation
of the culvert and roadway. The wetland impacts are to be mitigated for at a 1:1 ratio, potentially
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BRIDGE NO. 40 OVER CEDAR SWANIP CREEK
PAGE #4
adjacent to the project location. No permanent impacts to any Coastal Wetlands are anticipated with
the project. The navigable clearance under the bridge would remain the same at 6.7'. The culvert
design would allow an increase in the maximum navigational width from approximately 18' to 25'.
The applicant has proposed to construct the culvert utilizing minimization measures to reduce
environmental impacts from the project which include top down construction, utilizing an off-site
detour, the elimination of any direct discharges from the road to the creek, adhering to an in-water
work moratorium from February 15 to June 15, and a construction schedule compressed to four
months. The site de-watering process is expected to prevent any increase in turbidity during the
construction of the project. No additional closures of shellfishing waters are expected in association
with the proposed project. Impacts to anadromous fish in Cedar Swamp Creek are also expected to
be minimal with the applicant's commitment to the in-water work moratorium.
The proposed detour route will result in a slight increase in travel distances for some uses of the
transportation system, however, the public is expected to benefit upon completion of the project by
the increase in the safety and efficiency of the new structure resulting from the reduction of the
amount of sag in the road and from the straightening of the road.
Submitted by: Stephen Lane -Morehead City District - July 6, 2009
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DCM MP-1
APPLICATION for
FY n'
Major Development Permit x
(last revised 12127/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
9. Primary Applicant/Landownerlnformation
Business Name Project Name (if applicable)
North Carolina Department Of Transportation Carteret 40, BK-5103,Bridge To Culvert Replacement, SR
1140, Roberts Road,Carteret County
Applicant 1: First Name MI Last Name
Jay B. Johnson
Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City,
State
1 1587 Greenville NC
ZIP Country Phone No. FAX No.
278351587 u5 252-830-3490 ext.248 252-830-3341
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name MI Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name MI Last Name
Mailing Address PO Box City State
ZIP Phone No. 1
-
- ext. Phone No. 2
- - ext.
FAX No. Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
Email
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252-808-2808 .. 1-880-4RCOAST ., www-ncc0asta1managemen1t.ne1
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 5)

APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple) Street Address - - State Rd. #
Carteret SR 1140, Roberts Road
Subdivision Name City State Zip
Phone No. Lot No.(s) (if many. attach additional page with list)
ext. ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak Cedar Swamp Creek
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade? d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ?Manmade ?Unknown Newport River
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? I. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
?Yes ®No work falls within.
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
North 96' South 94' 0.97 Acres
c. Size of individual lot(s) J. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
N/A, NW L (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list) 10.0' ?NHW or ®NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
Maintained Road Side Grasses AND Bottomland Hardwood Species
I. Man-made features and uses now on tract
Bridge and Roadway
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
Residential and Woods
h. How does local government zone the tract? i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
N/A (Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
?Yes ?No ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? Yes No
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. Yes No NA
If yes, by whom? Project Reviewed By SHPO
1. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a Yes No NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes ?No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ?Yes ®No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ®Yes ?No -
(Attach documentation, if available)
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 5) i APPLICATION for
- ' ;•" Major Development Permit
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
N/A

5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? Commercial Public/Government
?Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Due To The Age And Condition Of The Existing Structure, Carteret 40 Will be replaced with one 264" x 9'-5" Corrugated
Aluminum Arch Type Culvert, Bituminous Coated, with Headwalls.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type.
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
The Existing Structure Will be Replaced with one 254" x 9'-5" CAABC and Fill Material for Shoulder Construction will be
Installed. Construction will be from the Top Down. Typical Roadway Construction Equipment Will Be Used, Including,But Not
Limited To Tracked Excavators,Dump Trucks, Flat-Bed Trucks, Back-Hoes,And Boom Trucks.
d. List all development activities you propose.
The Proposed Centerline From PC Station 16+00.00 -LPRO- To PT Station 23+00.00 -LPRO- Will Shift. To The Right. The
Shoulder Will Be Built As Well As Fill Slopes.The Existing Bridge Will Be Replaced With A Culvert From Station 19+78.12 -
LPRO- To Station 20+05.00 -LPRO-
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 0.97 ?Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area Yes No NA
that the public has established use oP
In. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
Stormwater will be treated by the vegetated shoulders.
i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? Yes ?No NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ®Yes ?NO ?NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? Yes No NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) - (q are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to property prepare the required items below,
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate an maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
Form DCM MP-5
BRIDGES and CULVERTS

Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
a. Is the proposed bridge: b. Water body to be crossed by bridge:
[]Commercial []Public/Government []Private/Community
c. Type of bridge (construction material):
e. (i) Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? []Yes ?No
If yes,
(ii) Length of existing bridge:
(iii) Width of existing bridge:
(iv) Navigation clearance underneath existing bridge:
(v) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be removed?
(Explain)
g. Length of proposed bridge: _
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at NLW or NWL:
f. (i) Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert? []Yes ?No
If yes,
(ii) Length of existing culvert:
(iii) Width of existing culvert:
(iv) Height of the top of the existing culvert above the NHW or
NWL: _
(v) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be removed?
(Explain)
h. Width of proposed bridge: _
I. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow? []Yes ?No j. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by reducing or
If yes, explain: increasing the existing navigable opening? []Yes ?No
If yes, explain:
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge:
1. Have you contacted the U.S. Coast Guard concerning their
approval? []Yes ?No
If yes, explain:
M. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing no navigable n. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands:
waters? []Yes ?No
If yes, explain:
a. Number of culverts proposed: 1
b. Water body in which the culvert is to be placed:
Cedar Swamp Creek
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c. Type of culvert (construction material):
Corrugated Aluminum Arch Box Culvert
d. (i) Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
®Yes ?No

e. (i) Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
?Yes ®No
If yes,
(ii) Length of existing culvert(s): _
(iii) Width of existing culvert(s): _
(iv) Height of the tap of the existing culvert above the NHW or
NWL: _
(v) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be removed?
(Explain)
If yes,
(ii) Length of existing bridge: 53'
(iii) Width of existing bridge: 25'
(iv) Navigation clearance underneath existing bridge: 6_7
(v) Will all, ora part of, the existing bridge be removed?
(Explain) All Of The Existing Bridge Will Be Removed
f. Length of proposed culvert: 72'
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the NHW or NWL.
6.7'
j. Will the proposed culvert affect navigation by reducing or
increasing the existing navigable opening? ?Yes ONO
If yes, explain:
®Yes ?No
If yes, explain: The Culvert Will Increase The Volume of
Flow of Water Because There Are No Pilings In The
Stream For Debris To Become Lodged.
g. Width of proposed culvert: 25'-4"
i. Depth of culvert to be buried below existing bottom contour.
1'
k. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
a. (i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any b.
excavation below the NHW or NWL? ®Yes ?No
If yes,
(ii) Avg. length of area to be excavated: 78'
(iii) Avg. width of area to be excavated: 32'
Lr.r_p.,n
(iv) Avg. depth of area to be excavated: 8_0'
(v) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards: 176 Cu.
Yds.
(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
excavation within coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands
(WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square
feet affected.
?cW _ ?SAV ?SB _
OWL 640 So. Ft. ?None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
Excavation Prior To Back Filling For Culvert and
Roadway
c. (i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
high-ground excavation? ?Yes ONO
If yes,
(ii) Ava. length of area to be excavated:
(iii) Avg. width of area to be excavated:
(iv) Avg. depth of area to be excavated: _
(v) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards:
. a,'i3'9i S'S?Rfl ?7t u°"• rF Ti : i?e? 8n€`).?,3t r?Bi.., ..2i?.. i-,rY m) .. ?... -d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves any excavation, please complete the following: -
(i) Location of the spoil disposal area: Temporary Spoil Area is in the Existing Road
(ii) Dimensions of the spoil disposal area: 100' x 200'
(iii) Do you claim title to the disposal area? ®Yes ?No (if no, attach a lettergranting permission from the owner.)
(iv) Will the disposal area be available for future maintenance? ®Yes ?No
(v) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs), other wetlands (WL), or shell
bottom (SB)?
?CW ?SAV ?WL ?SB ®None
If any boxes are checked, give dimensions if different from (ii) above.
(vi) Does the disposal area include any area below the NHW or NWL? ? ?Yes ®No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (ii) above.
e. (i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed below NHW or NWL? ®Yes ?No
If yes,
(ii) Avg. length of area to be filled: 78'
(iii) Avg, width of area to be filled: 30'
(iv) Purpose of fill: Pipe Bedding
(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed within coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands
(WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square
feet affected.
?CW ?SAV ?SB
OWL 3,036 Sc. Ft. ?None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
Fill Will Be Used To Build Shoulders and Roadway Fill
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a.
b. Will the proposed project require the construction of any temporary
detour structures? ?Yes ZNo
If yes, explain:
(1) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed on high-ground? ®Yes ?No
If yes,
(ii) Avg. length of area to be filled: West 350' East 275'
(iii) Avg, width of area to be filled: 68'
(iv) Purpose of fill: Roadway Fill Material Placed in the
Existing Bridge Location and Roadway
approval from local authorities, please attach a copy of the
approval or certification.
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- c. Will.the'proposed .;project require`any work channels? d. How wiltexcavated or fill matensl'be kept on site and erosion -
?Yes ENO Controlled?
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What type of oonsdccbon equipment will be used (for example f'.! Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to pFoled site? .:
::. drayline. backtroe, or,hydraulic:dre... -
. []Yes. ®No
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If yes; explain steps that Will .betaken to avoid or mmrm¢e
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°` Shoreline; stabilization?. ®Yes:;;....No
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a . Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1b . Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
tc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No
Id . Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ®No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ® No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ? yes ® No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ® Yes ? No
1h. Is the project located within a NO DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Carteret 40 BK-5103
2b. County: Carteret
2c. Nearest municipality/ town: Newport
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: 42554.1.1
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No, NIA
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): N/A
3d. Street address: 105 Pactolus Highway NO 33 P.O. Box 1587
3e. City, state, zip: Greenville, NO 27835
3f. Telephone no.: 252-830-3490
3g. Fax no.: 252-830-3341
3h. Email address:
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ® Other, specify: Division 2 Environmental Officer
4b. Name: Jay B. Johnson
4c. Business name
(if applicable): North Carolina Depratment of Transportation
4d. Street address: P.O. Box 1587
4e. City, state, zip: Greenville, NC 27835
4f. Telephone no.: 252-830-3490
4g. Fax no.: 252-830-3341
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
Y
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PCN Form -.Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
-?
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or Darcel ID): I (a rPrc+ an i

coordinates (in decimal degrees): I
Latitude: N 34.776964 Longitude: - W
76.882301
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
erty size: N/A acres
ace Waters
e of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
osed project:
P Cedar Swamp Creek
r Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C
basin: White Oak
ct Description
D1
ribe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
cation:
SR 1140 is a two-lane state highway. Woodlands and Residential dominate the landscape.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.07 Acres This site is part of a larger adjacent wetland system
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
100' This site is part of a longer adjacent stream system
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Bridge To Pipe Replacement; due to the age and condition of the existing bridge, it will be replaced by an Aluminum Box

3e. erall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
ber Bridge will be replaced with 25'-4" x 9'-5" x 72' Aluminum Box Culvert with Headwalls
=
.
Excavators,Dump
Trucks,and Crane Trucks
4. eterminations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ? Preliminary ? Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Jay Johnson Other: NCDOT and NCDCM
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
March,2009
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? I ? Yes ®No
6b. If yes, explain.
I V c f, ..
li:1J
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
W1 ® P ? T Fill Bottomland ® Yes ® Corps
0
07
Hardwood Forest ? No ? DWQ .
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0.07 Acres
(3036 Sq.Ft.)
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 ®P ? T Pipe Bedding Cedar Swamp ® PER ® Corps 20' 78'
Creek ? INT ? DWQ
S2 ? P ® T De-Watering Cedar Swamp ® PER ? Corps 20' 30'
Creek ? INT ® DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
SS E3 P El T El PER El Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
108
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts Linear
Feet
3i. Comments: Temporary Impacts are for the Proposed Sheet Piles and Pumping Operations for De-Watering the Site
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open. water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number -
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T 4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable) 4c.

Type of impact 4d.

Waterbody type 4e.

Area of impact (acres)
01 ® P ? T Cedar Swamp
Creek Culvert Placement Perennial Stream 0.00
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts 0.00
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.

Pond ID 5b.

Proposed use or purpose 5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d.
Stream Impacts (feet) 5e.
Upland
(acres)
number of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total None
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
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f )
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below: If yes,.then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form."' '
y
6a. ED Neuse El Tar-Pamlico El Other: None
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temp ora T impact required?
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts None
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
.1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Wetland Impacts have been minimized to the extent feasible, with impacts occurring only where necessary to accommodate
the proposed, culvert.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Use of existing roadway to operate construction equipment; no equipment will enter wetlands.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ® Yes ? No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ® Corps
? Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
? P
t t
i
li
f
project? aymen
o
n-
eu
ee program
® Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
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3c . Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0.07 acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments: Mitigation Ratio is 1:1
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
The mitigation will be on-site and the plan will be coordinated through the USACOE
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ®No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required: None
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
N/A
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified

within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? ? Yes ® No
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: Bridge Replacement project covered by NCDOT Statewide NPDES ? Yes ®No
Permit
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A Roadway/Bridge Project %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes . ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Covered by NCDOT Statewide NPDES
Permit
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
apply (check all that apply): ? USMP
? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ® No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
® Coastal counties
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HOW
El ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ® No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stocnvreter Managemen-. Plan meet the acproor:a?e requi-_-me. ? I ? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? I ? Yes ? No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a . Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
I
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an j
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ® No !
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
? Yes
? No
letter.)
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ®No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ®No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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_J 'A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement),, .
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
h
bi
?
®Yes F] No
a
tat
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
i
? ®
? Yes No
mpacts

5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ?
Raleigh
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered S
ecies or Desi
nated C
iti
l
p
g
r
ca
Habitat?
On-Site Habitat Investigation
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ®Yes ? No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
North Carolina Wildlife resources Commission
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NCSHPO
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Culvert designed to no-rise standards
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA FIRM Maps
June 23, 2009
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name A li n
ent's Signature Date
p
(Agent's signature is lid ?ly au
thorization letter from the applicant
ovided.
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Sutton, Michael W
From: Murphey, Trish
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 3:57 PM
To: Sutton, Michael W
Cc: Alligood, Dwayne H; Johnson, Jay B; Jones, Larry L Garcy Ward (garcy [e-mail]);
[e-mail]; William G. Wescott (William G [e-mail])
Subject: RE:
Hey Mike,
DMF would like to add that we would support the moratorium through June 30 just to
insure any late eggs or larvae are still protected.
Trish
Trish Murphey
Biologist Supervisor
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
PO Box 769
3441 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
800.682.2632
252.726.7021
252.726.6062 fax
[e-mail] (new address)
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
-----Original Message-----
From: Sutton, Michael W
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 2:14 PM
To: Murphey, Trish
Cc: Alligood, Dwayne H; Johnson, Jay B; Jones, Larry L; Garcy Ward
([e-mail]) ; [e-mail]; William G. Wescott
([e-mail]_mil)
Subject:
Trish.... Division 2 is planning to replace the existing bridge, Carteret 40,SR
1140,Roberts Road over cedar Swamp Creek, with a proposed aluminum box culvert. Mr Stephen
Lane,NCDCM, has claimed CAMA Jurisdiction and the project will be performed under a CAMA
Major Permit and a NWP 14 for the USACOE. Mr Travis Wilson,NCWRC, has made a field
investigation and his comments are attached. i attached a plan,quad map,vicinity map,and
culvert detail as well; all for your use. Do you have any,additional coments? If you have
any questions, please call me at 252-830-3490.
Thank You;
Mike Sutton,LG,PLS
Environmental Specialist
Division 2
NCDOT
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may be disclosed to third parties.
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RE05082009 Carteret 40.txt
From: Wilson, Travis W.
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 9:31 AM
To: Sutton, Michael W
Cc: Garcy.Ward; stephen.lane
subject: RE: Carteret 40
As a follow up to our May 6 meeting. WRc does not object.to NCDOT's design to
convert Carteret Bridge #40 to a culvert. However we do request an in water work
moratorium from Feb 15 to June 15.
-----Original Message-----
From: Wilson, Travis W.
sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 8:49 AM
To: Sutton, Michael W
Cc: Garcy.Ward; stephen.lane
subject: RE: Carteret 40
My biggest concern is the conversion of a bridge to a box culvert in this system.
We do have anadromous fish at this location, primarily Blueback herring and
American shad. Fish passage for herring particularly can be impeded or blocked due
to insufficient day light caused by culverts. The moratorium for this project
would be Feb 15 to June 15. Can you provide more information on the proposed
culvert design?
Travis W. Wilson
Eastern Region Highway Project Coordinator Habitat conservation Program NC wildlife
Resources Commission
1142 I-85 Service Rd.
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Phone: [phone] ext. 226
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
-----original Message-----
From: Sutton, Michael W
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 1:32 PM
To: Wilson, Travis W.
Subject: Carteret 40
Travis.... Division 2 plans to replace Carteret 40 with a box culvert. Is Cedar
swamp creek an andromous fish stream and,if so, what would be the time on that
moratorium? Thank you.... mike
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Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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;Wilmington RegionalOfitce
127,Cardmal Drive Eztensnn WGmington, North CaioGna 26405 Phone:[phone] FAR; .910350.20041 Cuotomer SeMce:. 1?877S23?E746 "i
... ..... .... .... .:.
Io?enteL•vrmv:rihvaterauaGgora-
rteret 40
j, Yerfomm?g,elear r_oneaafety improvements urcluding removing
hazards and flattemng'slopes
R. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals; and motorist aid
1;.' Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge fail retrofit
O Bridge rehabilitation; reconstruction, or:replaccmcnt or the.[ orrstruction of:
grade sepmatton to replace existing at-grad railroad crossings
a. Rehabilitating, recons(ructingoi replacing brrdge,approacI slabs
b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks
c. Rehabilitating bridges'including;pmnhngj(no red kad paint) ;scour
:repair , -6iidersystems,land minor structural improvements
Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill)
I. Transportation c0 ri'dor fr?ingc parking. facilities. , .
r
5
k
Construction of new tnick weigh stations or rest areas
I b
ff Approvals for disposal of excess right-of way or forjoint qr limited use of
! right of way, where the proposed use does not have significant adverse
impacts
7. rtipprovp s: or changes in access control.
8. Construction bf new'.bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas, used
.
liFedominanily forindustrial o iranspoitatron purposes wheie such;
.. .
construction is not nconsistent with existing;zonmg andaocated on'or near:
i
a street with adequate capacity, to handle anticipated bus and support'
vebicle.tratTia
9 I2ehabilrGition or reconstruction of existing rail and bus bid din and
ancillary facrlities:where only;nrinor amounts of addrnonal land are
requircd and there is'not a substantial increase inithe number of users.
:10. Constructioii of bus:transfer facilities (an open area consisting of .
passenger shelters boarding areas, kiosks and related street
., 11
.
improvements) when located;in a comniereaal area or otlie;'high activity .... `:
....
center in Which there is adequate street capapay;for projected bus traffic.
l 1. :'.Construction of rail storage and maintenance facilities in areas used :'
predominantly for ridustnal oraransporCatron purposes where such
construction is not ui¢onsistent with existing zoning an d w ere there is no
significant'noise impact on the surrounding c orri nunrty
12. Acgtasl4gp.ot land br hardship or protective purposes, advance land
acqursihon;.loans under sectioii3(b) of.ttie LTYIT:Act Hardship and;.:
protcchve l ;uymg will, be permuted only for a part[,,ularPa `c cl or a liinrted
number of parcels. These types' of land,ac gmsrtion qualify for a CE only
whcre the acquisition; will not limit the evaluation; of alternatives,
inclining shifts in alignment for planned construction projects, which may
be required,:in the NEPA process ?if No project development :on such land
mar pros e?d until the:NEPA process has been c.ginple[ed ;;:

'. F,. Tfueslold Cntcna::. ; .
The folloumg evaluation of:ahteshold crrtcr a imist be comp cted for Type II
actions .
ECOLOG[CAL .` YES NO
(1) Will the project have0 substantial impact on any
unique or'tmportant natural resource? E l x
(2) :Does the project rriyolve habitat where federall
y
fisted endange ed of threatened species may occurs
x -'
(3) Will the project affect anadromous fish?
X

(4) If the project tnvolyes wetlands, is the. amount of
permanent and/or temporar? Wetland.takurg less than
' one third (1 j3) of an acre and have all practicable measures
1 to avoid and muumizc wetland takings; been evaluated - x a
(5) Will the project require the use of [J Forest Service lands
..
X '
(6) ?3.r11 the quality of adjacent water resources be adv.... sel
<
impacted:by proposed construction act vrtiesv
X
(7) Does the p ojectrnvolve waters classified as Outstandrng'Water
Resources;(OWR) and/or High Quality Waters (HQW)? -: X
(8) V?rIl the project require fill v`
in atcrs of the United States
in any of the designated rnouritam trout c ocurties? X
(9) Does the pmjECt involve and known un . erground storage.
' .
tanks (UST
s) or hazardous materials sites E?I
X
PERM ITS AND COORDINA 11ON . ;
S;
N0, .
(10) If the project is located within a CAMA county; will #hc.
projecisrgurficantly:affect thc'coastal zone and;oi anv
" n
area of> nvtromental Concern" (AEC)>
X
(I i) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act

resources _
?
X
(12) U1t11 a IJ. S: Coast Guard permit be required?
X

(t WiP the project result, to the modification of ai, d e.x ng.
egutatory fl0 or wa
>
y
,.
[
X
LL

(14) Wilt the project require anvsnemn relocaticnis or channel,
-.: changes?:" X
SOClj\, ECONOMIC. .AND CULTURAL RESOURCES YES. NO . : .
(15) :::Will :the project induce substantial impacts to planned
?
growth or.land use'for the area? ' X
(16) Will the project require the relocationoCany family of ?

business?.' ,
X
(17) WiLi the project have a disproporttoitateiv high.and advei;se
humanhealth and envtronme.nai etfect on any.mmori
Cl
aow-income popu1ation7 X
:
(18): If the project involves the acqutsinon oCri T t of way is.the ?
amount of right ofway acquisition considered minor? X
(19) Will the project utvolve anv'changes iii access.control? ?
X

(20) Will the project substantially. alter the usefuhtess
and/or land use of adjacent properl}'? X
(21) Will the project have an adverse effec€on permanent
?
local traffic Patterns or cominunit cohesiveness`?
Y. .. X
( 2) Is the project inchided m an approved thoroughfare plan:
andtor Transportation Improvement Piogram (and is ? ::
j; thereforein conforiirance with the Clean Air Act of 1990)? X
(23) Is the project anticipated to cause an increase iii traffic
volumes? X
(24) Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing ?
reads, stated construction, or'on site detours?' X
:; (25) If the project is abridoc replacement pioject, will the bnd re
be replaced at its existing location (along the existuig #aulity)
and will all construction proposed in association' with the.;
..
uig acit
bridge replacemenfpzyject,be contained on the:enstfltti :...X
(26) F$ there substantial connovcisy on social, economic, of
environmental grounds concerning the,projecl° X
(27) Cs the project consistent with;all I'ederll, State and local laws ?
relating to! the environmental :aspects of the project? X
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". :Will the project h e an "effect" on sire ?uret'nroperries.:
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y v
ch7ible Tor of list ',d on the .auonal R gist i ofHistoric lac s? Y
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